Analysis of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid microbial flora in COPD patients at different lung function during acute exacerbation by Kawsar Bahetjan, Yu-Xia, Shijun Lin, Nuerziba Aili, Haiyan Yang, Shijun Du

“…However, it is not unclear if there are differences in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) microbiota among patients at differente lung function. In this study, BALF samples were collected from 70 COPD patients experiencing acute exacerbations (AECOPD). …”
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Antibody-functionalized iron-based nanoplatform for ferroptosis-augmented targeted therapy of HER2-positive breast cancer by Jingchao Gao, Tong Ye, Hongkun Miao, Mingjiang Liu, Li Wen, Yi Tian, Zhiguang Fu, Li Sun, Lihong Wang, Yu Wang

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Stratification of the Extent of Visual Impairment Identifies Sex-Specific Degenerative Changes in Retinal Structure and Function during Aging by Genea Edwards, Sean M. Riordan, Caitlin Buchholz, Marc Mardelli, Carlyn P. Euritt, Rodrigo Perez-Magnelli, Ariej Rafiq, Avery Engelmeyer, Peter Koulen

“…Background: Initial manifestations of neurodegenerative ocular conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, often remain undetected in the early stages and can begin after the age of 50 years with the likelihood gradually increasing each year thereafter. This study aimed to explore variances in visual and retinal function and anatomy among C57BL/6J mice, aiming to pinpoint differences between biological age and sex factors that potentially lead to the onset of vision impairment. …”
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FUNGSI DAN NILAI MANTRA DALAM MASYARAKAT BANJAR by Purwanti Purwanti, Ian Wahyuni

“…Mantra is an oral tradition that lives and develops in a society, especially in Banjar society. This study aims to discover the functions and values of the mantra that exist in the Banjar community. …”
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Enhanced wooden polymer composites based on polyethylene and nano-modified wooden flour by Hamdy M. Naguib, Eman O. Taha, Mona A. Ahmed, Usama F. Kandil

“…Usage and functionalization of natural fiber in preparing “wooden-plastic composite (WPC)” is aimed, the research investigates the influence of treatment of “wooden flour” using “carbon nanotube (CNT)”, and applying U.V wreathing conditions on wooden flour-polyethylene (WF-PE) WPC. …”
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The regulatory and protective nature of administrative and procedural legal relations by P. E. Spiridonov

“…The protective function of administrative and procedural law is to protect the administrative and procedural rights and interests of all participants in legal relations.Based on the above, the author comes to the conclusion that administrative and procedural legal relations are of a regulatory and protective nature.…”
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Relationship between early neurological function and motor skills in Brazilian preterm infants: a cross-sectional study by Wendy Gabrielle Franca de Sousa, Ana Luiza Righetto Greco, Maja de Medeiros, Alicia Jane Spittle, Cibelle Kayenne Roberto Formiga

“…Thus, monitoring their development is needed for early detection and targeted intervention. This study aimed to assess the correlation between neurological function and motor skills in preterm infants from 2 to 6 months of corrected age after hospital discharge in an outpatient follow-up program. …”
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A New Look at Waste Utilization; Use of Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) Leaves in the Production of Functional Crackers by Nazlı Savlak, Bilge Taşkın, Burçin Çelik, Fatmanur Kumru, Sıdıkanur Kıyak

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Zipf's Law for cities: estimation of regression function parameters based on the weight of American urban areas and Polish towns by Sokołowski Dariusz, Jażdżewska Iwona

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Functional Neurological Disorders in Children: A Clinical Case Series of 196 Patients in a National Specialist Service by Isabella Conti, Paul Harris, Amin Elmubarak, Joyita Sinha, Benjamin Baig

“…Aims: Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) are common but poorly understood causes of disabling symptoms including limb weakness, seizures, fatigue and memory difficulties. …”
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Morphological and Functional Changes in Hepatic System Precipitate Liver Disease in Elderly: Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Treatment Challenges by Fatrian Dwicahya, Ulfa Kholili

“…Polypharmacy and fraility affects the elderly to be more susceptible to drug induced liver injury (DILI). This review aims to address knowledge gaps in understanding the morphological and functional changes in the aging hepatic system, their implications for disease progression, and the effectiveness of current therapeutic strategies. …”
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Recalculation of Manufacturing Industry Production Function with Trade Openness and Human Capital: Multi-Dimensional Panel Data Application by Ergün Aktürk, Yusuf Akan, Sena Gültekin

“…In particular, global trade has become one of the dominant issues in terms of the manufacturing industry. This study aims to calculate the manufacturing industry production function of 40 countries for the period of 2000-2014. …”
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Effect of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions in Skeletal Class II individuals – A scoping review by Gayatri Ganesh, Tulika Tripathi

“…Background: Skeletal Class II malocclusion due to a retrognathic mandible produces a backwardly positioned tongue and soft palate, emanating compromised upper airway dimensions and breathing difficulties. Aims: The present review aims to explore and concise the findings of the existing studies assessing the effects of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions by advancing the mandible. …”
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Distal Humerus Intra-articular Fractures Fixed by 90–90 Plating and Functional Analysis: A Case Series by Thiyagaraj Chandramohan, Thirunarayanan Vasudevan

“…Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the clinical as well as functional results of these fractures operated with orthogonal plating. …”
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Functional and Structural Outcomes of Temporal Zone II-Sparing Laser Photocoagulation Combined with Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Retinopathy of Prematurity by Eoi Jong Seo, Joo Yong Lee

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Internet use, physical activity, and cognitive function in Chinese older adults: a cross-lagged panel analysis by Jinfu Wang, Na Zhang, Chengxin Huang, Qinmei Wu, Jin Tong

“…Higher levels of internet use are associated with better cognitive function, and physical activity levels mediate the longitudinal relationship between internet use and cognitive function in older adults.ConclusionThis study reveals the complex relationship between cognitive function, internet use, and physical activity in older adults, and provides new perspectives for interventions aimed at improving cognitive health in older adults. …”
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Diagnostic applications of the "pattern" electroretinography and visual evoked potentials in the evaluation of disorders of visual pathway function in Parkinson’s disease by Stamenović Jelena, Živadinović Biljana, Đurić Vanja, Ljubisavljević Srđan

“…The battery of noninvasive neurophysiological tests was used to estimate the functional status of the visual pathway − PERG and VEPs. …”
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Visual-motor function disorders in children who survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia and central nervous system tumors by A. A. Deviaterikova

“…One of such disorders, which 70–90 % of children who have survived cancer complain about, is visual‑motor dysfunctions.   Aim. To assess visual‑motor functions among children who have survived cancer.   …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF NONPARAMETRIC PATH FUNCTION USING HYBRID TRUNCATED SPLINE AND KERNEL FOR MODELING WASTE-TO-ECONOMIC VALUE BEHAVIOR by Usriatur Rohma, Adji Achmad Rinaldo Fernandes, Suci Astutik, Solimun Solimun

“…In addition, this study also aims to test the significance of the best path function obtained. …”
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FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES IN THE REGULATION OF FUNERAL SERVICES: ECONOMIC ASPECTS AND ENSURING SOCIAL STANDARDS by Denys Komarnytskyi, Liudmyla Sylenko, Roman Tуtykalo

“…The review includes an analysis of the legal framework and management functions aimed at ensuring the accessibility and quality of funeral services. …”
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