High-Efficiency Graph Measures for Discriminating Schizophrenia Patients from Healthy Controls Using Structural and Functional Connectivity by Mahya Naghipoor-Alamdari, Jafar Zamani, Farzaneh Keyvanfard, Abbas Nasiraei-Moghadam

“…Neuroimaging techniques have been used to study changes in the brain of patients with SZ. In this study, we aim to construct brain subnetworks, analyze the association of structure with function, and investigate them with graph measures. …”
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Nutritional quality and functional properties of finger millet, sweet potato, and soybean composite flour as affected by blending ratios by Ibrahim Mohammed Ali, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Chala G. Kuyu

“…The composite flours' physical, functional, and nutritional properties were evaluated using standard protocols and the data were analyzed using Design Expert software version 13. …”
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Effects of folic acid on body folate status, ovarian function, and organ indexes of offspring during embryonic stage by Jianfei Zhao, Zhongqian Lu, Jialin Wu, Yufei Zhu, Yufei Zhu

“…This experiment aimed to investigate the effect of dietary folic acid supplementation on maternal folate status and ovarian function in female broiler breeders. …”
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Structural, Functional and Inhibitory Annotations of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus Hypothetical Protein LSDV004: An In‐Silico Study by F. M. Yasir Hasib, Md. Shafiqul Islam

“…This study aimed to explore the LSDV004 gene by predicting its key properties, structure, functions and potential inhibitors using bioinformatic tools. …”
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The digital university is a solution for the sustainable functioning and developing of higher education institutions in war and post-war times by Oleh Zakhozhai, Dmytro Marchenko, Oleksandr Menyaylenko

“…Particular attention is paid to solutions that allow to ensure the sustainable functioning and development of educational institutions in war and post-war times. …”
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The dual functions of the GTPase BipA in ribosome assembly and surface structure biogenesis in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. by Eunsil Choi, Eunwoo Ryu, Donghwee Kim, Ji-Won Byun, Kahyun Kim, Minho Lee, Jihwan Hwang

“…Our findings suggest that, in S. Typhimurium, BipA functions as a bacterial fitness factor, contributing to ribosome assembly, LPS synthesis, and virulence-related processes, particularly under stress conditions relevant to host environments.…”
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Correlation Between Y-Balance Test and Balance, Functional Performance, and Outcome Measures in Patients Following ACL Reconstruction by Jin Seong Kim, Ui Jae Hwang, Moon Young Choi, Doo Hwan Kong, Kyu Sung Chung, Jeong Ku Ha, Oh Yun Kwon

“…However, several studies have also used it as a functional performance test (FPT). # Purpose This study aimed to examine the relationship between YBT scores and measures of knee joint laxity, static balance, knee flexor and extensor torque and strength ratio, and FPTs…”
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Functional Outcome of Unstable Pelvic Ring Fractures: A Comparative Study between Operative and Non-Operative Treatment by Mohsen Khorrami, Seyed Abdolhossein Mehdi Nasab, Amir Hossein Zakeri

“…Background and Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of unstable pelvic ring factures (Tile B and C) and to compare the outcomes of surgical and non- surgical treatment methods in the patients admitted to Emam Khomeini and Razi hospitals in Ahwaz, Iran. …”
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INFLUENCE OF 24-HOUR BLOOD PRESSURE PATTERNS ON STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES OF THE HEART IN PATIENTS WITH RESISTANT ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. A. Lichikaki, S. E. Pekarsky, V. R. Mordovin, R. S. Karpov

“…Aim. To study the relationship of 24-hour BP patterns in patients with AH resistant to drug treatment and structural-functional changes in heart before and after sympathetic denervation of the kidneys.Material and methods. …”
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Postural balance and functional muscle strength in the hands and legs one year after hospitalisation due to COVID-19 by Lena Rafsten, Alexandra Larsson, Annie Palstam, Hanna Persson

“…Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate postural balance and functional muscle strength over 1 year following hospital discharge due to COVID-19 and identify possible differences depending on age, sex, and level of hospital care. …”
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The Impact of Anti-Diabetics on Platelets Function and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review by Muthanna Zaki, Mohammed Abed, Fawaz Alassaf

“…In addition, advances in understanding the action of some anti-diabetics have demonstrated probable effects of these agents on platelet function and thrombotic state in T2DM. This review aimed to explore the possible mechanistic association between anti-diabetic agents and the development of thromboembolic disorders, considering the effect of drugs on platelet function and their impact on cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients. …”
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Residential Proximity Land Use Characteristics and Exhaled Volatile Organic Compounds’ Impact on Pulmonary Function in Asthmatic Children by Bo-Yu Hsiao, Chun-Sheng Huang, Chang-Fu Wu, Kuo-Liong Chien, Hsiao-Yu Yang

“…Background: Urban air pollution adversely affects children’s respiratory systems, but the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on children’s pulmonary function remains unclear. This study aims to identify exhaled VOCs linked to land use characteristics and reduced pulmonary function in asthmatic children, as well as to explore environmental thresholds influencing VOC exposure levels. …”
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Impact of Preterm Birth on Long-Term Cardiac Function: A Comprehensive Echocardiographic Study in School-Aged Children by Nidai Dalokay, Ayse Sulu, Pelin Kosger, Tugba Barsan Kaya, Birsen Ucar

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study aimed to evaluate the cardiac functions of 7- to 11-year-old children with a history of preterm birth using echocardiography and to assess the relationship between these functions and neonatal factors. …”
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The relationship of functional movement screen scores with flexibility, speed and agility in 17-15- year- old male students by Mohammad sadegh Armanfar, Reza Rajabi, Shahnaz Shahrbanian, Mohammad Hosein Alizadeh

“…Background: Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a tool to determine the individual's potential for the possibility of sports injury.Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between functional movement screening scores with flexibility factors, speed and agility in male students in Lorestan province.Materials and Methods: 370 male volunteer students aged 15 to 17 years participated in this study. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Results and Position of Intraocular Lens after Femtolaser-Assisted and Standard Cataract Phacoemulsification by I. L. Kulikova, N. S. Timofeyeva

“…The study of the position of the intraocular lens (IOL) in the capsule bag can be considered as one of the most important factors influencing the final visual and refractive result of the operation.Aim: comparative analysis of clinical and functional results and position of the IOL in the capsular bag, namely decentration and tilt, when performing femtolazer-assisted phacoemulsification (FLACS) and standard phacoemulsification (CPCS). …”
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Investigating resting-state functional connectivity of the human hand motor system: an offline TMS-fMRI study by Enrica Pierotti, Chiara Speranza, Luigi Cattaneo, Luca Turella

“…Yet, whether the human hand motor network shows a similar connectivity fingerprints is still unclear. Our aim was to better characterize its functional connectivity profiles.We combined offline Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) to map the changes in functional connectivity following the stimulation of a key node in this network, the human Anterior Intraparietal area (hAIP). …”
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Tissue myocardial Doppler echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular function among patients with pulmonary hypertension of various aetiology by Yu. A. Andreeva, M. A. Saidova, T. V. Martynyuk, V. P. Masenko, I. E. Chazova

“…Aim. To study right ventricular (RV) structure and function, assessed by standard echocardiography (EchoCG), tissue myocardial Doppler (TMD) EchoCG, and natriuretic peptide (NUP) levels, in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) of various aetiology. …”
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Personalized prediction model generated with machine learning for kidney function one year after living kidney donation by Rikako Oki, Toshihio Hirai, Kazuhiro Iwadoh, Yu Kijima, Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Yasunori Nishimura, Taro Banno, Kohei Unagami, Kazuya Omoto, Tomokazu Shimizu, Junichi Hoshino, Toshio Takagi, Hideki Ishida, Toshihito Hirai

“…Abstract Living kidney donors typically experience approximately a 30% reduction in kidney function after donation, although the degree of reduction varies among individuals. …”
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Real meat shows good performance in maintaining colonic barrier function at a recommended amount of intake in mice by Yunting Xie, Linlin Cai, Isaiah Henry Ibeogu, Guanghong Zhou, Chunbao Li

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of real meat and plant‐based meat analogs on intestinal barrier function. …”
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Effect of in utero and lactational exposure to antiretroviral therapy on the gut microbial composition and metabolic function in aged rat offspring by Chandra Mohan Reddy Muthumula, Yaswanthi Yanamadala, Kuppan Gokulan, Kumari Karn, Helen Cunny, Vicki Sutherland, Janine H. Santos, Sangeeta Khare

“…The implications of perinatal exposure to antiviral drugs on the gut bacterial population and metabolic function in the offspring is unclear but may influence health outcomes given the various reported effects of the microbiome in human health. …”
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