Stage-specific functional networks associated with cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease: a pilot fNIRS study by Jiarui Zhao, Yulai Gong, Zhenfang Lin, Jie Yang, Jiahuan Zou, Xia He, Yongsheng He

“…In PDD, the mPFC, left OFC, and left DLPFC displayed the highest cortical activation and alongside reduced functional connectivity, which may reflect widespread atrophy across multiple brain regions. …”
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Functional Profiling of <i>Enterococcus</i> and <i>Pediococcus</i> Strains: An In Vitro Study on Probiotic and Postbiotic Properties by Mircea-Cosmin Pristavu, Filofteia Camelia Diguță, Alexandru Constantin Aldea, Florentina Badea, Mihaela Dragoi Cudalbeanu, Alina Ortan, Florentina Matei

“…The CFSs demonstrated a higher total phenolic content (TPC) and displayed significant antioxidant activity, while the total flavonoid content (TFC) remained consistent across most strains. An FTIR spectral analysis confirmed the presence of key functional groups associated with phenolics, organic acids, and peptides, indicating a complex biochemical profile. …”
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Reduction of inflammatory biomarkers underlies extracellular vesicle mediated functional recovery in an aged monkey model of cortical injury by Ryan P. McCann, Bethany Bowley, Monica Pessina, Qiong Yang, Hongqi Xin, Sarah A. DeVries, Mingjin Wang, Yi Zhang, Michael Chopp, Zhenggang Zhang, Douglas L. Rosene, Douglas L. Rosene, Ella Zeldich, Ella Zeldich, Maria Medalla, Maria Medalla, Tara L. Moore, Tara L. Moore

“…Downregulation of inflammatory markers in plasma and brain tissue were positively correlated with improved functional recovery. These data suggest that MSC-EVs facilitate recovery of function after brain injury, in part, via sustained suppression of both peripheral and central pro-inflammatory signaling across recovery.…”
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Episode-specific cortical functional connectome reorganization and neurobiological correlates in bipolar disorder: a cross-sectional study by Xiaobo Liu, Bin Wan, Xi-Han Zhang, Ruifang Cui, Siyu Long, Ruiyang Ge, Lang Liu, Jinming Xiao, Zhen-Qi Liu, Jiadong Yan, Ke Xie, Meng Yao, Xin Wen, Sanwang Wang, Yujun Gao

“…Current evidence indicates alterations in brain functional connectivity in BD, yet a comprehensive understanding across all episodes remains incomplete. …”
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Performance-Based Executive Function Instruments Used by Occupational Therapists for Children: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties by Ivan Neil B. Gomez, Sharleen Alyssa M. Palomo, Ana Melissa U. Vicuña, Jose Antonio D. Bustamante, Jillian Marie E. Eborde, Krishna A. Regala, Gwyn Marie M. Ruiz, Andrea Lorraine G. Sanchez

“…The use of executive function (EF) instruments to assess children’s functional performance is obscured with a lack of consensus on which is most suitable to use within the occupational therapy profession. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Pedotransfer Functions Under Varying Data Availability in Two Greek Regions by Panagiotis Tziachris, Panagiota Louka, Eirini Metaxa, Miltiadis Iatrou, Konstantinos Tsiouplakis

“…The current study evaluates the performance of pedotransfer functions (PTFs) and machine learning (ML) algorithms in predicting the soil bulk density (BD) across two distinct regions in Greece—Kozani and Veroia—using both limited and extended sets of soil parameters. …”
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A novel, functional and replicable risk gene region for alcohol dependence identified by genome-wide association study. by Lingjun Zuo, Clarence K Zhang, Fei Wang, Chiang-Shan R Li, Hongyu Zhao, Lingeng Lu, Xiang-Yang Zhang, Lin Lu, Heping Zhang, Fengyu Zhang, John H Krystal, Xingguang Luo

“…Most of these risk SNPs had strong cis-acting regulatory effects on PHF3-PTP4A1 mRNA expression across three HapMap samples. The distributions of -log(p) values for association and functional signals throughout this LD block were highly consistent across AAs, EAs, Australians and three HapMap samples. …”
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Exploring the functional diversity and metabolic activities of the human gut microbiome in Thai adults in response to a prebiotic diet by Amornthep Kingkaw, Preecha Patumcharoenpol, Narissara Suratannon, Massalin Nakphaichit, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Wanwipa Vongsangnak

“…ABSTRACT Exploring dietary methods to alter microbial communities and metabolic functions is becoming an increasingly fascinating strategy for improving health. …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Cultivated Land Quality in Black Soil of Northeast China: Emphasizing Functional Diversity and Risk Management by Huaizhi Tang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qi Liu, Mengyu Guo, Jiacheng Niu, Qiuyue Xia, Mengyin Liang, Yunjia Liu, Yuanfang Huang, Yamin Du

“…Additionally, this study finds a trade-off between the primary productivity function and the resource utilization efficiency function across different regions, while a synergistic relationship is observed between resource utilization efficiency and soil nutrient maintenance functions. …”
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A Novel Generalized n-Dimensions Sixtic B-Spline Function to Solving n-Dimensions Mathematical Models by Khalid K. Ali, K. R. Raslan, Mohamed S. Mohamed

“…Building upon previous research that focused on developing B-spline functions in n-dimensions to solve mathematical models, this work represents an extension of those efforts. …”
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Maximizing sprint performance among adolescent sprinters: a controlled evaluation of functional, traditional, and combined training approaches by Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Yongjing Shao, Sohom Saha, Zijian Zhao, Debajit Karmakar

“…Training methodologies such as Functional Training (FT), Traditional Training (TT), and a Combined Training (CT) approach have been widely implemented to improve sprinting ability, agility, and coordination. …”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This investigation was designed to analyze alterations in functional connectivity across brain networks associated with cognitive fatigue through electroencephalogram (EEG) data analysis. …”
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Improving the interoperability of a Function-as-a-Service platform using an orchestration framework with a cloud-agnostic approach by Zameer Ahmed Adhoni, Dayananda Lal Narayan

“…The test system com-prises 300 records from 50 students across five courses. Through optional file elimination, entry recognition, optional function generation, and function-level rewriting, the proposed orchestration framework suitably manages the storage of the student attendance records. …”
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How do leaf functional traits influence above-ground tree carbon in tropical hill forests of Bangladesh? by Ariful Khan, Md Rezaul Karim, Mohammed A.S. Arfin-Khan, Md. Shamim Reza Saimun, Fahmida Sultana, Sharif A. Mukul

“…These findings highlight significant spatial variability in leaf functional traits and AGTC distribution across the two forests. …”
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Enhancing the quality of low-light images via the coefficient bounds derived for a subclass of Sakaguchi-type function by K. Sivagami Sundari, B. Srutha Keerthi

“…Abstract This paper introduces a new approach for enhancing low-light images by utilizing coefficient bounds from a specific subclass of analytic functions, a concept rooted in geometric function theory. …”
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Plasma BDNF is associated with age-related white matter atrophy but not with cognitive function in older, non-demented adults. by Ira Driscoll, Bronwen Martin, Yang An, Stuart Maudsley, Luigi Ferrucci, Mark P Mattson, Susan M Resnick

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Tendomodulin in pan-cancer analysis: exploring its impact on immune modulation and uncovering functional insights in colorectal cancer by Jingfeng Chen, Qin Hu, Cong Zhang, Aiqi Zhao, Bihua Guan, Yifan Wang, Min Zhang, Xia Li, Biao Chen, Lulu Zeng, Minjiang Chen, Bing Wu, Jianping Wang, Yang Yang, Jiansong Ji

“…However, its comprehensive impact across cancers, particularly its immunomodulatory function in CRC, remains underexplored. …”
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Functional Role of Resveratrol in Inducing Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Subtypes via Inhibition of Intracellular Fatty Acid Synthase by Ping Li, Yan Liang, Xiaofeng Ma

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Resurrecting Brinley Plots for a Novel Use: Meta-Analyses of Functional Brain Imaging Data in Older Adults by Ann M. Peiffer, Joseph A. Maldjian, Paul J. Laurienti

“…By plotting response times of young and older adults across a variety of tasks, Brinley spurred investigation and debate into the theory of general cognitive slowing. …”
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Identification of Learning Management Systems Functional Areas and Limitations (Case Study: E-Learning Center of University of Tehran) by Ali akbar Farhangi, hamidreza yazdani, maryam haghshenas

“…E-learning is considered as one of the most prominent ICT applications across the world. Advantages of virtual learning have entailed daily usage in various universities. …”
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