Climate and soil factors drive the functional and phylogenetic assembly of Qinghai-Tibetan grassland communities via multiple paths by Xiaomei Kang, Yanjun Liu, Xinyang Wu, Lijie Duan, Jiachang Jiang, Aoran Zhang, Wei Qi

“…We estimated the phylogenetic diversity (PD) and community-weighted mean (CWM) and functional diversity (FD) values of four key functional traits in 558 grassland plots across the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) and assessed their relationship to climate and soil factors. …”
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Pain classification using functional near infrared spectroscopy and assessment of virtual reality effects in cancer pain management by Somayeh B. Shafiei, Saeed Shadpour, Barbara Pangburn, Martha Bentley-McLachlan, Oscar de Leon-Casasola

“…Abstract Objective measurements of pain and safe methods to alleviate it could revolutionize medicine. This study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and virtual reality (VR) to improve pain assessment and explore non-pharmacological pain relief in cancer patients. …”
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The long noncoding RNA CCDC144NL-AS1: prognosis significance and potential biological functions in cervical carcinoma by Xuemei Hu, Yulong Wang, Hongyu Guo, Yuzhen Guo

“…Background Recent research has shown that long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) performs a critical regulatory function across multiple malignancies. The involvement of RNA in the progression of multiple human cancer types has been elucidated; however, there is limited understanding regarding the importance of the lncRNA CCDC144NL-AS1 in cervical carcinoma (CC).Methods CCDC144NL-AS1 expression was measured in 86 CC samples by RT-PCR. …”
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Robotic-Assisted Gait Training Combined with Multimodal Rehabilitation for Functional Recovery in Acute Dermatomyositis: A Case Report by Wilmer Esparza, Rebeca Benalcazar-Aguilar, Gabriela Moreno-Andrade, Israel Vinueza-Fernández

“…Assessments were conducted at baseline, week 10, and week 21 using standardized measures for balance, muscle strength, and functionality. Results demonstrated significant improvements across all domains: balance scores progressed from severe impairment (4/56 Berg, 0/28 Tinetti) to near-normal function (55/56, 24/28, respectively); muscle strength increased from grade 1/5 to 4/5 (MMT-8) in all tested muscle groups; and functionality improved from moderate dependence (59/126 FIM) to complete independence (126/126). …”
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Sporadic ALS induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons reveal hallmarks of TDP-43 loss of function by Jeffrey D. Rothstein, Olivia Keeley, Caroline Warlick, Timothy M. Miller, Cindy V. Ly, Jonathan D. Glass, Alyssa N. Coyne

“…Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons (iPSNs) from 180 individuals, including controls, C9orf72 ALS/FTD, and sporadic ALS (sALS) patients were used to generate and analyze ~32,500 qRT-PCR data points across 20 genes which identified variable, time-dependent signatures of TDP-43 loss of function in individual lines. …”
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Influence of Acute and Chronic Load on Perceived Wellbeing, Neuromuscular Performance, and Immune Function in Male Professional Football Players by Alastair Harris, Tim J. Gabbett, Rachel King, Stephen P. Bird, Peter Terry

“…Design: 40-week longitudinal study across the 2021–2022 season in the English Championship. …”
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Photofixation Pd Functionalization of ZnO Thin Films for Efficient Photocatalytic Removal of Doxycycline Antibiotic in Aqueous Phase by Dobrina Ivanova, Hristo Kolev, Bozhidar Stefanov, Nina Kaneva

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Carrot-based functional pet food: A comprehensive study on texture, nutritional value, microbiology, and canine acceptance by Mateo Londoño Valencia, Juan Camilo Henao-Rojas, Luis A. Salazar Hoyos

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Does climatic variation drive the adjustment of functional traits? An assessment of Tropical Montane Cloud Forest tree species by Agustina Rosa Andrés-Hernández, Ernesto C. Rodríguez-Ramírez

“…These findings underscore the functional diversity of TMCF trees and their capacity to acclimate to environmental variability. …”
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Diversity and Function Patterns of Soil Microbial Communities in Native and Invasive Plants Along an Altitudinal Gradient in the Qinling Mountains by Jinlin Lyu, Ming Yue, Wenyan Xue, Yuchao Wang, Yang Li, Xue Wang

“…Using high-throughput Illumina sequencing, we assessed the composition, diversity, impact factors, and functional potential of the microbial communities associated with <i>Galinsoga quadriradiata</i> (an invasive species) and <i>Artemisia lavandulifolia</i> (a native species) across an altitudinal gradient ranging from 896 m to 1889 m in the Qinling Mountains. …”
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Is AI a functional equivalent to expertise in organizations and decision-making? Opportunities and pitfalls for AI in the context of just transitions by Marco Billi, Marco Billi, Marco Billi, Julio Labraña, Julio Labraña, Julio Labraña

“…By moving beyond techno-optimism, this study highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of AI’s functional and social plausibility in organizational settings, offering insights for fostering equitable and sustainable transitions in an increasingly complex world.…”
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Structural brain alterations and changes in resting-state functional connectivity in patients with trigeminal neuralgia: A meta-analysis by Lapo Nardoni, Maria Giulia Tullo, Giulia Di Stefano, Marco Fiorelli, Francesca Caramia

“…Activation likelihood estimation (ALE) was used to identify consistent brain alteration patterns across studies. Results: A total of 1436 papers were identified and, after review based on the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 papers (538 patients) discussing structural brain changes and 11 studies (368 patients) discussing resting-state functional connectivity studies were selected for inclusion. …”
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A qualitative study assessing allied health provider perceptions of telepractice functionality in therapy delivery for people with disability by Cloe Benz, Jaya Dantas, Mai Welsh, Richard Norman, Suzanne Robinson, Delia Hendrie

“…However, questions remain regarding telepractice functionality for people with disability. This study addressed questions related to how allied health clinicians and managers perceive telepractice as functioning in the provision of therapy services to people with disability. …”
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Identification of a potentially functional MKS2/ALT homolog gene in the genome of the cultivated potato Solanum tuberosum by Huong Thi Diem Tran, Thuong Thi Hong Nguye

“…A combined in silico approach including sequence alignment, phylogenetic assessment, 3D structural modeling and RNA-sequencing data analysis was performed to exploit the functional properties of this gene. The encoded protein possesses the conserved Aspartate and functional domain characteristic of single Hotdog-fold thioesterases, and it shares high similarity in sequence and structure with SlMKS2a of the cultivated tomato (S. lycopersicum). …”
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Integrating Visible Light Communication and AI for Adaptive Traffic Management: A Focus on Reward Functions and Rerouting Coordination by Manuela Vieira, Gonçalo Galvão, Manuel A. Vieira, Mário Vestias, Paula Louro, Pedro Vieira

“…A key focus of this work is the design of reward functions for standard and rerouting scenarios. In standard scenarios, the reward function prioritizes wide green bands for vehicles while penalizing pedestrian rule violations, balancing efficiency and safety. …”
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Event-Type Identification in Power Grids Using a Spectral Correlation Function-Aided Convolutional Neural Network by Ozgur Alaca, Ali Riza Ekti, Jhi-Young Joo, Nils Stenvig

“…This study introduces a novel event-type identification method, utilizing a Spectral Correlation Function (SCF)-aided Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). …”
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Diversity and Functional Differences in Soil Bacterial Communities in Wind–Water Erosion Crisscross Region Driven by Microbial Agents by Tao Kong, Tong Liu, Zhihui Gan, Xin Jin, Lin Xiao

“…Soil erosion-prone areas require effective microbial treatments to improve soil bacterial communities and functional traits. Understanding the driving effects of different microbial interventions on soil ecology is essential for restoration efforts. …”
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Dysbiosis and depression: A study of gut microbiota alterations and functional pathways in antidepressant-naïve mood disorder patients by Shih-Kai Kevin Lin, Hsi-Chung Chen, I-Ming Chen, Cheng-Dien Hsu, Ming-Chyi Huang, Chih-Min Liu, Shu-I Wu, Po-Yu Chen, Chun-Hsin Chen, Po-Hsiu Kuo

“…This study investigated potential gut microbiota biomarkers and functional pathways in 106 antidepressant-naïve depressive patients and 151 healthy controls, with careful of confounding factors. …”
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Exploring microbial soil communities structure, functions and dynamics in a commercial paddy field in Colombian Eastern Llanos by Juan David Saavedra Correa, Sandra Milena González-Sáyer, Laura Katherine Diaz Sepulveda, Johan Steven Alcántara Cortés, Carolina Isabel Cuellar Cuestas, Fabio Ancízar Aristizábal Gutiérrez, Ibonne Aydee García Romero

“…The samples were dominated by Acidobacteria, Myxococcota, and Proteobacteria phylum, and the composition varied by the yield zone and across the sampling times. There were differences in microbial diversity between bulk and rhizosphere communities, with the rhizosphere exhibiting greater functional potential enrichment. …”
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Functional and Neuroplastic Effects of Cross-Education in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review with Bibliometric Analysis by Jorge M. Vélez-Gutiérrez, Andrés Rojas-Jaramillo, Juan D. Ascuntar-Viteri, Juan D. Quintero, Francisco García-Muro San José, Bruno Bazuelo-Ruiz, Roberto Cannataro, Diego A. Bonilla

“…This scoping review evaluated the functional and neuroplastic effects of CE rehabilitation post-ACLR. …”
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