Effects of Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: a feasibility study protocol by Jihye Kim, Hyunho Kim, Keun Ho Kim

“…Background: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang (BZYQT) has long been used for the treatment of severe weakness caused by general fatigue, loss of appetite, or indigestion. The aim of this feasibility study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of BZYQT for the treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD) with spleen qi deficiency. …”
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Spatial Patterns and Functioning of Water Springs in the Sacred Landscape Structure: The Case of Lviv and Volyn Oblasts of Ukraine by Olena Mishchenko, Valerii Petlin, Serhii Puhach

“… Sacred springs are significant among water sources, as they serve not only natural functions but also social ones, fulfilling the spiritual needs of residents and pilgrims. …”
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Dynamics of recurrent neural networks with piecewise linear activation function in the context-dependent decision-making task by Kononov, Roman Andreevich, Maslennikov, O.  V., Nekorkin, Vladimir Isaakovich

“…Purpose. This paper aims to elucidate the dynamic mechanism underlying context-dependent two-alternative decision-making task solved by recurrent neural networks through reinforcement learning. …”
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Effectiveness of combination therapy of computerized cognitive rehabilitation and transcranial direct current stimulation on the cognitive function in elderlies by Marjan Mirzaei, Peyman Hasani Abharian, Farahnaz Meschi, Mehrdad Sabet

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combination therapy of computerized cognitive rehabilitation and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the cognitive function in elderly people in Mashhad. …”
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Restorative effects of camellia oil on the skin-barrier function in a model of DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis by Shicheng Jiao, Lijun Deng, Mu Niu, Jie Yang

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Kidney Function Evaluation in Wistar rats after Phyllantus amarus Aqueous Leaf Extract Oral Administration by Oduola, T.* , Oyeniyi, Y.J. , Okanlawon, S.O. , Tajudeen, M. , Aiyelabegan, F.

“…Aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus amarus is being employed in the treatment of different diseases in North Western part of Nigeria, and because plants phytochemistry differs from one region to another as a result of variation in soil constituents. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of ingestion of aqueous leaf extract of Phyllanthus amarus obtained from this region on kidney functions in Wistar rats. …”
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Maternal Depression, Parental Reflective Functioning, and Emotional Responses to Infant Crying: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Christine Firk

“…Therefore, the first aim of the current study was to investigate differences in emotional responses to infant crying and parental reflective functioning in mothers with clinically relevant symptoms of depression compared to mothers without clinically relevant symptoms of depression and second to test whether an association between depressive symptoms and emotional responses to infant crying is mediated by parental reflective functioning. …”
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About the use of omega-electroencephalography to estmate functional and metabolic state of nervous tissue of the brain during hyperventilation by S. E. Murik

“…Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate diagnostic capabilities of a new electrophysiological method  of omega-electroencephalography in the  estimation  of change  in functional  and metabolic  state  of the cells of nervous tissue during ischemic adaptation.Materials and methods.  …”
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Association of frailty with physical activity behaviour and well-being in older employees: moderated mediation by functional difficulty by Emelia Danquah, Nestor Asiamah, Reginald Arthur-Mensah Jnr, Alex Sui Wing Chan, Hafiz T. A. Khan

“…A partial mediation of functional difficulty was found in the relationship between frailty and well-being in both samples. …”
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Suitable scale structures for urban multi-functions: an integrative approach grounded in socio-ecological system analysis by Wuyang Hong, Shuwen Yang, Renzhong Guo, Yelin Li, Lin Jiang, Xiaoming Li

“…Results Through an empirical case study of Shenzhen, this paper determined the optimal scale structure of the types of functional spaces, identified areas of functional conflict, and proposed targeted optimization strategies for functional mismatch areas. …”
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Effect of home-based exercise on functional ability of hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Vida Shafipour, Marzieh Hatef, Maryam Behboodi, Ravanbakhsh Esmaeili, Mahmood Moosazadeh

“…The aim of this study was, therefore, to determine the effects of home-based exercise on functional ability of hemodialysis patients using meta-analysis. …”
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Estimating the Water Supply Function in Secondary and Productivity Markets, Case Study: Qazvin Water Share Market by Seyedeh Marziye Hosseini, Hamed Mazandarani Zadeh, Hamid Azizmohammadlou, Mohammad Mahjoub

“…In order to increase productivity and manage water resources, the water rights market in Qazvin province has been piloted since March, 2023. The aim of this study is to examine the water supply mechanism in the water right market and estimate the supply function in secondary markets and productivity. …”
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Comparative and Functional Analysis of Exosomal microRNAs During Semelparous Reproduction in Ayu Fish (Plecoglossus altivelis) by Yida Pan, Lingxin Meng, Kazuma Yoshida, Liangjie Qiu, Taichi Ito, Ryo Yonezawa, Kazutoshi Yoshitake, Shunsuke Saito, Nahoko Bailey‐Kobayashi, Tetsuhiko Yoshida, Shiheharu Kinoshita, Shuichi Asakawa

“…Exosomes serve as an essential pathway for intercellular communication, with internal microRNA (miRNA) playing a crucial role in regulating physiological activities within the organism. This study aimed to elucidate the function of exosomal miRNA during the semelparous reproduction period in P. altivelis. …”
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Effect of nano- and micro-polystyrene particles on small intestinal epithelial functions and enteric neuronal activity in vitro by Kristin Elfers, Pascal Benz, Marion Burmester, Silja Hein, Kathrin Hansen, Holger Sieg, Linda Böhmert, Maxi B. Paul, Gemma Mazzuoli-Weber

“…Taken together, these results emphasise the potential of nano- and micro polystyrene particles to interact and affect intestinal epithelial as well as enteric neuronal functionality and stress the need for more detailed investigations of the effect of plastic particles present in the (human) diet on intestinal physiology and involvement of the enteric nervous system.…”
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The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review by Stefano Fiore, Andrea Battaglino, Pierluigi Sinatti, Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero, Iván Ruiz-Rodriguez, Marcello Manca, Stefano Gargano, Jorge Hugo Villafañe

“…In the last few years, robot-assisted therapy (RT) arises as a novel and expanding approach in poststroke rehabilitation, which utilizes robotic devices to facilitate the recovery of motor function and task-oriented training. The aim of this systematic review, conducted through MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE consultation, was to investigate the association between functional outcomes of the upper limb in patients with stroke after-effects and the use of robotic rehabilitation. …”
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The association between frailty status and cognitive function in patients with cardiovascular diseases: a nationwide cohort study by Wanchunxue Jiang, Meng Wei, Qianhui Wang, Pengcheng Fan, Zukela Tuerhong, Yanmei Lu, Baopeng Tang, Xianhui Zhou

“…Cognitive function was observed to significantly predict cognitive function at the subsequent time point using autoregressive analysis within the cross-lagged model (β = 1.105, P < 0.001). …”
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Functional connectivity of thalamic nuclei during sensorimotor task-based fMRI at 9.4 Tesla by Edyta Charyasz, Edyta Charyasz, Michael Erb, Michael Erb, Jonas Bause, Rahel Heule, Rahel Heule, Rahel Heule, Benjamin Bender, Vinod Kumar Jangir, Wolfgang Grodd, Klaus Scheffler, Klaus Scheffler

“…In the present study, we aimed to investigate the functional connectivity patterns of the thalamic nuclei identified in our previous study as being involved in motor (finger-tapping) and sensory (finger-touch) tasks. …”
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Application of a fuzzy, indicator‐based methodology for investigating the functional vulnerability of critical infrastructures to flood hazards by Negin Binesh, Giuseppe T. Aronica, Emina Hadzic, Suada Sulejmanovic, Hata Milisic, Miranda Deda, Halim Koxhai, Simon McCarthy, Laura Rossello, Christophe Viavattene, Fehad Mujic, Giuseppina Brigandi, Simone Gabellani, Rocco Masi

“…An indicator‐based vulnerability curve is calculated both quantitatively (using Fuzzy Logic Toolbox in MATLAB) and qualitatively (using susceptibility–exposure matrix), based on which CIs prioritization is accomplished with a focus on functional flood vulnerability considering structural/nonstructural damages. …”
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Immune Checkpoint Receptors Tim-3 and PD-1 Regulate Monocyte and T Lymphocyte Function in Septic Patients by Qi Xia, Li Wei, Yuntao Zhang, Jifang Sheng, Wei Wu, Yi Zhang

“…We aim to investigate the effects of Tim-3 and programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) on the monocytes and T lymphocytes in septic patients. …”
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Evaluation of Peri-Implant Bone Repair in Ovariectomized Rats Submitted to the Implant Placement Functionalized with Anti-Sclerostin by Pedro Henrique Silva Gomes-Ferreira, Paula Buzo Frigério, Nathália Dantas Duarte, Juliana de Moura, Naara Gabriela Monteiro, André Luis da Silva Fabris, Roberta Okamoto

“…(1) Background: The challenges in Implantology involve the development of alternative methods to enhance bone repair in patients with systemic conditions, such as osteoporosis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a local anti-sclerostin monoclonal antibody (Scl-Ab) on the functionalization of titanium implant surfaces through a dip-coating technique in peri-implant bone repair. (2) Methods: A total of 32 female rats were separated into four groups (n = 8): SHAM NT (Sham surgery), OVX NT (ovariectomy), SHAM Scl-Ab (SHAM; implants functionalized with Scl-Ab), and OVX Scl-Ab (OVX; implants functionalized with Scl-Ab). …”
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