An Objective Functional Characterisation of Head Movement Impairment in Individuals with Neck Muscle Weakness Due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. by Silvia Pancani, Wendy Tindale, Pamela J Shaw, Christopher J McDermott, Claudia Mazzà

“…<h4>Interpretation</h4>This pilot study is the first study providing a functional objective quantification of head movements in ALS. …”
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Radar–Rain Gauge Merging for High-Spatiotemporal-Resolution Rainfall Estimation Using Radial Basis Function Interpolation by Soorok Ryu, Joon Jin Song, GyuWon Lee

“…This study introduces methods for generating fused precipitation data by applying radial basis function (RBF) interpolation, which integrates radar reflectivity-based data with ground-based precipitation gauge measurements. …”
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Analysis of the factors of heart rate variability affected after a hypoxia tolerance test as a function of gender by Cristina Rochel Vera, Inés Albertus Cámara, Ignacio Martínez González-Moro

“…Hypoxia is a stressor that causes changes in HRV and a decrease in arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2). The aim of our study is to analyse if the time and frequency domains of HRV are affected after a hypoxia tolerance test in healthy participants as a function of gender. …”
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Relationship between plasma aldosterone and left ventricular structure and function in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by A. N. Shevelok

“…Aim. To study the relationship between plasma aldosterone level and left ventricular (LV) structure and function in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Material and methods. …”
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Reflective functioning and dissociative experiences: A comparison study between adolescents at “high-risk” of psychosis and healthy controls by Alberto Sardella, Alessandra Geraci, Vittorio Lenzo, Laura Fusar Poli, Alessandro Rodolico, Maria C. Quattropani, Maria Salvina Signorelli

“… # Objective The study aimed to assess reflective functioning and dissociative symptoms in help-seekers adolescents, and compare them to gender-matched healthy controls…”
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Incubation time effect on releasing available phosphorus in saline sandy soil as a function of bone char application by Abu El-Eyuoon Abu Zied Amin

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ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY EFFECTS ON REGULATORY AND ADAPTIVE STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH FUNCTIONAL CLASS I–II CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by S. G. Kanorskyi, V. G. Tregubov, V. M. Pokrovskyi

“…Aim. To identify the optimal therapeutic strategy in Functional Class (FC) I–II chronic heart failure (CHF), in accordance with the effects of different drug classes on the regulatory and adaptive status (RAS). …”
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Studying the possibility of using non-traditional vegetable raw materials of the Republic of Adygea in the production of functional antioxidant products by A. A. Skhalyakhov, Kh. R. Siyukhov, Z. T. Tazova, L. V. Lunina

“…Among the wide range of chemical compounds that make up plant materials, a special place is occupied by compounds of antioxidant action, such as flavonoids, phenol carboxylic acids, vitamins C and E. The aim of the research was to study the qualitative composition and quantitative content of natural antioxidants in some types of medicinal and technical plant materials of the Republic of Adygea to determine the possibility of their use in the production of functional food products. …”
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The Pictorial Interview of Children’s Metacognition and Executive Functions (PIC-ME): Cultural Adaptation for Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Populations by Anat Golos, Jennifer R. Budman, Ayala Shterenshus, Ruthie Traub Bar-Ilan

“…Introduction. Executive functions (EFs) are strongly linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). …”
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Depot Versus Oral Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia: Which is Better on Side Effects, Functional Improvement, and Life Satisfaction by İlknur Kiraz Avcı, Mehmet Avcı, Buket Koparal

“…The aim of this study was to investigate functional improvement, life satisfaction, and drug side effects in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder using depot antipsychotics, oral antipsychotics, or both. …”
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Effect of Two Descending Loads in Distance by Two Styles on Some Functional Variables and Performance in 400 Meter Sprint by Karam Muafaq Hadi Al-Rashidi, Omar Ahmed Jassim Al-Hayali

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Isolation and functional characterization of hepatitis B virus-specific T-cell receptors as new tools for experimental and clinical use. by Karin Wisskirchen, Kai Metzger, Sophia Schreiber, Theresa Asen, Luise Weigand, Christina Dargel, Klaus Witter, Elisa Kieback, Martin F Sprinzl, Wolfgang Uckert, Matthias Schiemann, Dirk H Busch, Angela M Krackhardt, Ulrike Protzer, Ulrike Protzer

“…T-cell therapy of chronic hepatitis B is a novel approach to restore antiviral T-cell immunity and cure the infection. We aimed at identifying T-cell receptors (TCR) with high functional avidity that have the potential to be used for adoptive T-cell therapy. …”
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Resting-state fMRI reveals brain functional alterations linked to balance disorders in vestibular migraine patients by Xia Zhe, Miao Cheng, Hailian Zhang, Min Tang, Xiaoyan Lei, Xin Zhang, Xiaoling Zhang

“…Abstract In subjects with Vestibular Migraine (VM), a high Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) scores is commonly observed, often reflecting severe impairment in balance. This investigation aims to evaluate the abnormalities in DHI scores and to explore the associations between alterations in brain function and balance disorders in individuals suffering from VM. …”
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TEMPO-oxidized cellulose fiber from spent coffee ground: Studying their properties as a function of particle size by Hooriyeh Rahmani Khoshk, Marzieh Moeenfard

“…The freez-dried TOC was characterized in terms of functional groups, morphology, width diameter, crystallinity, carboxyl content, charge density, thermal properties, and re-dispersibility in water. …”
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Reliability Assessment of Functional Balance Tests in Semi-Professional Adolescent and Young Girls of Several Selected Sport Fields by Shamin Ghandili, Heydar Sadeghi

“…Different sports need different amount of balance according to their characteristics and requirements and different athletes have different abilities to maintain balance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess reliability of functional balance tests in semi-professional adolescent and young girls of several selected sports. 66 semi-professional athletes of badminton, basketball and taekwondo from two groups of adolescents (10-15 years old) and young subjects (20-30 years old) who had a general health participated in this study. …”
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Does the marine functioning link with the supply of ecosystem services and human benefits? A practical application in the Bay of Biscay by Aitziber Olano-Arbulu, Aitziber Olano-Arbulu, María C. Uyarra, Sarai Pouso, Angel Borja

“…To ensure proper environmental conditions and human well-being, it is necessary to study the functioning of marine ecosystem services. In this context, the aim of this study is to test whether the Common International Classification of Ecosystem Services (CICES) cascade framework is adequate to explain the flow between the natural and the socio-economic domains and identify its limitations. …”
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Intensity of Resistance Exercise and Its Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Adults with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review by Kevin Paúl Guachizaca Moreno, Lucía Fernanda Flores-Santy, Israel Vinueza Fernández

“…Furthermore, the analysis of the effects of progressive intensity exercise showed promising results, including a significant decrease in pain, an increase in physical functionality, and, consequently, an improvement in quality of life. …”
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Frailty identification using a sensor-based upper-extremity function test: a deep learning approach by Mehran Asghari, Hossein Ehsani, Nima Toosizadeh

“…We recruited 312 participants (126 non-frail, 145 pre-frail, 41 frail) and assessed frailty using the Fried index, upper-extremity function (UEF) test, and muscle force calculations. …”
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Effects of sun/open-air drying and oven-drying on chemical composition and functional properties of dried Ulva intestinalis by Hawzhin Hassanzadeh, Eshagh Zakipour Rahimabadi, Aria Babakhani

“…Due to high water content, seaweeds are highly perishable and  should be immediately subjected to drying process to increase their shelf-life. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of oven-drying in comparison with conventional sun/open-air drying on the chemical composition, functional properties and fatty acid profile of Ulva intestinalis. …”
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Is low-carbohydrate diet score associated with body composition and functional capacity in semi-professional adult soccer players? by Sara Arefhosseini, Mina Araminejad, Helda Tutunchi, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani

“…Abstract Objective The present study aimed to determine the link between low-carbohydrate diet score (LCDS), anthropometric indices, and functional capacity in semi-professional soccer players. …”
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