Impact of oxygen toxic action on the erythrocyte membrane and possibility of estimating central nervous system function disturbances by Belić Branislava, Cincović Marko R.

“…The aim of this study was to examine the association between occurance of pathological forms of erythrocytes at different time from the start of hyperbaric oxygenation and the moment of convulsions occurrence, an interrelationship of different pathological forms of erythrocytes during exposure to hyperbaric oxygenation, as well as the correlation between the presence of ruptured erythrocytes and function of central nervous system (CNS) after completion of hyperbaric treatment. …”
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The association between conative functioning of adolescents exposed to intimate partner violence and family dimensions of cohesion and adaptibility by Simonović-Grujić Ljiljana

“…The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence and: family system functioning (cohesion and adaptability), conative functioning of adolescents and risk of psychopathological symptomatology development. …”
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Altemeier Procedure for Complete Rectal Prolapse: An Operation for all Ages and its Long-Term Functional Outcomes by Thamarai Kannan Murugesan, Karthikeyan Srinivasan, Sastha Ahanatha Pillai, Villalan Ramasamy, Krishna Prasad Chowdary Mikkilineni Bharani, Venkkatesh Sreepathi, Padmanabhan Subbareddiar

“… Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term functional outcomes in patients treated by Altemeier's procedure for complete rectal prolapse.…”
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FKBP5 gene - current knowledge, new approach and possible biomarker function: a narrative review by Sven Solisch, Agata Boczar, Patryk Dryja, Bianka Solisch, Jakub Jarmołowicz

“…Material and methods of research: The literature included in the PubMed databases is searched through the words such as FKBP5 gene, stress-related disorders, biomarkers.   Aim of the study  The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge regarding the characteristics, current use in diagnosis or treatment of various diseases and to determine the possible function of the biomarker for the FKBP5 gene.   …”
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Assessment of the functional state of the chewing muscles in patients with a changeable bite who use chewing gum by M. V. Kabytova, K. Yu. Tkalina, Yu. A. Makedonova, E. N. Iarygina, L. A. Devyatchenko

“…The relevance of the study is related to the increased uncontrolled consumption of chewing gum by children.AIM. The aim is to study the functional state of masticatory muscles in patients with changeable dentition using chewing gum in different modes.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Equivalence of K-functionals and modulus of smoothness generated by a Dunkl type operator on the interval $(-1, 1)$ by Saadi, Faouaz, Daher, Radouan

“…Our aim in this paper is to show that the modulus of smoothness and the $K$-functionals constructed from the Sobolev-type space corresponding to the Dunkl operator are equivalent on the interval $(-1,1)$.…”
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Matrix Remodeling Associated Genes (MXRAs): structural diversity, functional significance, and therapeutic potential in tumor microenvironments by Chao Zeng, Xiao Lv, Feng Wang, Yaomin Huang, Yanxian Ren, Hengwei Zhang

“…Notably, each MXRA member exhibits unique structural characteristics and functional properties, contributing to a diverse array of regulatory effects within the tumor context. …”
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Predictors of survival and functioning of arteriovenous fistula in patients on hemodialysis during a one-year follow-up by Stolic Radojica V., Milic Marija, Mitrovic Vekoslav, Mirovic Milica, Pesic Tatjana, Dugalic Kristina Z., Zivic Jelena, Karanovic Andriana, Sipic Maja V., Bulatovic Kristina, Milutinovic Suzana

“…The mortality rate of hemodialysis patients is extremely high and it is significantly affected by vascular access dysfunction. Our research aimed to determine predictive parameters of arteriovenous fistula functioning and survival in a one-year follow-up period.…”
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Mysterious right ventricular function detection in isolated left anterior descending disease by speckle tracking imaging by Hamouda A.K.H. El-Bahnasy

“…Echocardiography machine is still the first and most widely used cardiac imaging modality in diagnosing heart disease and assessing systolic and diastolic function with high accuracy. The study aimed to assess mysterious RV function in significant isolated left anterior descending (LAD) disease by imaging with speckle tracking, strain, and strain rate. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Membership Functions and Defuzzification Methods in a Fuzzy System: Case of Air Quality Levels by Juan Fernando Lima, Andrés Patiño-León, Marcos Orellana, Jorge Luis Zambrano-Martinez

“…This paper aims to evaluate the impact of the transformation functions in an air quality fuzzy system. …”
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Development, Characterization, and Exploitation in Food Systems of Functional Ingredients Obtained from Artichoke By-Products Phenolic Extracts by Francesco Iervese, Arianna Paluzzi, Michela Cannas, Giulia D’Alessio, Antonio Piga, Carla Di Mattia

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The Impact of Swimming Training on the Course and Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma and Respiratory System Function: A Literature Review by Michał Szyc, Anita Ptak

“…Material and methods: Review of the specialized literature in the field of pulmonology, guidelines for treatment of bronchial asthma and articles available on PubMed and Google Scholar database searching by the keywords Aim of the study: The aim of this publication is to review the available literature to answer the question of whether swimming training is a suitable form of exercise for asthmatic patients and what effect it has on respiratory function Conclusions: The treatment of bronchial asthma is based on the pharmacological treatment. …”
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Neglect and Neurodevelopment: A Narrative Review Understanding the Link Between Child Neglect and Executive Function Deficits by Silvia Herrero-Roldán, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez

“…Unlike other types of abuse, neglect is characterized by the absence of essential stimuli and caregiving, which are critical for normal brain maturation, particularly in regions involved in executive function. <b>Objective</b>: This narrative review aims to critically explore the neurobiological mechanisms through which early-life neglect impairs the development of executive functions. …”
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Exploring Functional and Emotional Aspects of the Arabic Muslim Adventure Application Based on Don Norman's Hierarchy of Design by Isma Fathanah, Mohamad Zaka Al Farisi, Hikmah Maulani

“…The main issue explored is how this application affects students' functional and emotional engagement. Aims: This research aims to explore the extent to which Don Norman's hierarchy of design is applied in the user-centred AMA application from functional and emotional aspects. …”
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Systematic review and meta‑analysis of factors predicting postoperative lung function after lung cancer resection by Hongling Wang, Lihong He, Xiaoyun Hu, Gongxue Xian

“…Aim: We aimed to identify the most common methods used to predict postoperative lung function in clinical practice and to compare their accuracy. …”
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Bioactive Potential and Antioxidant Activity of Blood Clam (Tegillarca granosa L.) Protein for Functional Food Applications by Tahirah Hasan, Nur Alim, La Ode Agus Salim

“…This research aims to quantify the protein content and evaluate the antioxidant activity of blood clam extracts to assess their potential for functional food applications. …”
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Walking cadence as a measure of activity intensity and impact on functional capacity for prefrail and frail older adults. by Daniel S Rubin, Anthony Hung, Emi Yamamoto, Donald Hedeker, David E Conroy, Megan Huisingh-Scheetz, Jennifer S Brach, Nancy W Glynn, Margaret K Danilovich

“…Walking cadence has been suggested as a measure of activity intensity; however, it remains uncertain if prefrail and frail older adults can increase their walking cadence and if doing so leads to improvements in functional capacity. We aimed to determine if cadence can be increased and if this leads to improvement in functional capacity in prefrail and frail older adults. …”
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Additional impact on muscle function when treating active rheumatoid arthritis patients with high alphacalcidol doses by Simić-Pašalić Katarina, Gošić Katarina, Gavrilović Anđela, Vojinović Jelena

“…The aim of this study was to assess the impact of alfacalcidol (ILD3) or prednisone use on muscle function and disease activity in active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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The effect of active exercise and relaxation-based on psychological well-being, functional ability, and independence in the older adults by Yulvia Miftachurochmah, Cerika Rismayanthi, Rizki Mulyawan, Gallant Pamungkas

“…These changes can negatively affect their independence and quality of life. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of a combined intervention involving active exercise and relaxation on psychological well-being, physical function, and independence in community-dwelling older adults. …”
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The Use of Some Nonlinear Functions to Explain Growth in Japanese Quails with Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines Algorithm by Cem Tırınk, Sezai Alkan, Yeliz Kaşko Arıcı

“…The study aimed was to determine the best nonlinear function describing the growth stages of the Japanese quail breed. …”
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