A new auxiliary variables-based estimator for population distribution function under stratified random sampling and non-response by Sohail Ahmad, Hasnain Iftikhar, Moiz Qureshi, Ilyas Khan, Abdoalrahman S. A. Omer, Elías A. Torres Armas, Javier Linkolk López-Gonzales

“…However, we improve this study, which aims to maximize the accuracy of estimating the population distribution function under the combined effect of stratified random sampling and non-response groups. …”
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C(60) fullerene effect on the functional activity of rat gastrocnemius muscle during its regeneration after the open injury by D. M. Nozdrenko, O. O. Gonchar, N. E. Nurishchenko, V. O. Stetska, T. Yu. Matviienko, Ya. V. Stepanyuk, K. I. Bogutska, Yu. I. Prylutskyy

“…Open injuries are one of the most common skeletal muscle traumas. The study aimed to estimate the effect of the oral administration of C60 fullerene aqueous solution (C60FAS) daily at a dose of 1 mg/kg on the restoration of rat skeletal muscle functional activity on the 5th, 10th and 15th day after the open trauma. …”
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Antigen–antibody complex density and antibody-induced HLA protein unfolding influence Fc-mediated antibody effector function by Tanusya Murali Murali, Tanusya Murali Murali, Tanusya Murali Murali, Yue Gu, Yue Gu, Rabiatul Adawiyah Minhat, Jiawei Yap, Jiawei Yap, Kathryn J. Wood, Cheng-I Wang, Nicholas R. J. Gascoigne, Nicholas R. J. Gascoigne, Vathsala Anantharaman, Vathsala Anantharaman, Paul Anthony MacAry, Paul Anthony MacAry, Paul Anthony MacAry

“…Thus, a comprehensive understanding of how human alloantibodies target and interact with donor HLA molecules is vital for the development and evaluation of new strategies aimed at reducing antibody-mediated rejection responses. …”
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Prediction of Risk Behaviors in HIV-infected Patients Based on Family Functioning: The Mediating Roles of Lifestyle and Risky Decision Making by Fariba Ebrahim Babaei, Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad, Vahid Nejati, Saeed Ghodrati, Ghasem Keshavarz Gerami

“…Regarding this, the present study aimed to investigate the role of family functioning in predicting risk behaviors in the HIV-infected patients based on the mediating roles of risky decision making and lifestyle. …”
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Enhancing the Functional and Emulsifying Properties of Potato Protein via Enzymatic Hydrolysis with Papain and Bromelain for Gluten-Free Cake Emulsifiers by Wen-Chieh Sung, Chui-Xuan Tan, Pei-Hsuan Lai, Shang-Ta Wang, Tai-Ying Chiou, Wei-Ju Lee

“…In recent years, plant-derived food proteins have gained increasing attention due to their economic, ecological, and health benefits. This study aimed to enhance the functional properties of potato protein isolate (PPI) through enzymatic hydrolysis with papain and bromelain, evaluating the physicochemical and emulsifying characteristics of the resulting potato protein hydrolysates (PPHs) for their potential use as plant-based emulsifiers. …”
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Acute effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on executive functions in healthy older adults by Shirko Ahmadi, Mathieu Bélanger, Myles W. O’Brien, Pierre Philippe Wilson Registe, Olivier Dupuy, Said Mekari

“…However, the immediate effects of HIIT and MICT on these functions in older adults have not been compared. This study aimed to examine the acute impact of HIIT and MICT on executive function components in this demographic. …”
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Basic psychological needs satisfaction, coping functions, and emotional experiences in competitive athletes: a multi-states theory perspective by Claudio Robazza, Francesca Vitali, Laura Bortoli, Montse C. Ruiz

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction, coping functions, cognitive appraisals, emotions, and psychobiosocial experiences in competitive athletes. …”
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The Impact of Dadih Functional Bread on Gestational Weight Gain for Pregnant Women in Padang, Indonesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Helmizar Helmizar, Azrimaidaliza Azrimaidaliza, Faza Yasira Rusdi, Asrawati Asrawati, Ferdinal Ferry

“…Objectives: This research aimed to investigate the effect of dadih functional bread on gestational weight gain. …”
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Trends in indirect liver function marker testing in Wales from 2000 to 2017 and their association with age and sex: an observational study by Joe West, Joanne R Morling, Trevor Alexander Hill, Colin John Crooks

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The relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement among intensive care unit nurses: the mediating function of organizational climate by Lating Zhang, Lin Han, Xinhui Liang, Ruhua Wang, Haiyan Fan, Yao Jia, Sitong Li, Xue Jiang

“…Work engagement and transformational leadership are positively correlated with a decrease in nursing staff burnout. The aim of this study is to probe into the possible mediating function of organizational climate in this relationship. …”
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Functional diversity and dissimilarity of women’s production in homegardens promote sustainability in the Agroecological Pole of Zona da Mata, southeastern Brazil by Luís Flávio Pereira, Gabriela de Barros Cruz, Maria Alice Fernandes Corrêa Mendonça

“…Cultivated homegardens in the recently recognized Agroecological Pole of Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, Brazil, are still not well known. This study aimed to evaluate the structure, management, functional diversity, and the role of social actors on the goods and services provided by homegardens in the Zona da Mata. …”
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Correlations between ghrelin gene polymorphisms, cognitive function, and activities of daily living among elderly patients with Alzheimer’s disease by Wenguang Liu, Liyuan Wu, Jiaying Hu, Zhiyong Gao

“…Background Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ghrelin gene are associated with cognitive function while ghrelin is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).Aim To determine the relationship between ghrelin SNPs, cognitive function, and activities of daily living (ADLs) in elderly AD patients.Subjects and methods This study included 100 elderly AD patients as the AD group, and 72 elderly healthy patients as the control group. …”
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Nifedipine and losartan effects on endothelial function during acute pharmacological test in arterial hypertension patients with various risk factors by M. O. Argunova, A. G. Avtandilov

“…Aim. To study nifedipine and losartan effects on endothelial function (EF) during acute pharmacological test (APT) in arterial hypertension (AH) patients with several risk factors (RF). …”
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Loudness dependence of the auditory evoked potential: temporal stability, associations to sociodemographic variables, and functional significance—implications for clinical research... by Stein Andersson, Stein Andersson, Trine Waage Rygvold, Christoffer Hatlestad-Hall

“…This study aims to explore LDAEP characteristics in a large healthy population by assessing its test–retest reliability and examining associations with sociodemographic variables, psychological distress, and performance-based cognitive function.MethodsOur sample included 100 healthy adults whose LDAEP was measured and correlated with age, sex, self-reported psychological distress, and cognitive performance.ResultsParticipants examined twice (n = 38) showed high test-retest reliability with intraclass correlations (ICCs) between 0.67 and 0.89 over a 2-to-3-month interval. …”
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Social participation patterns and associations with subsequent cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment: a latent class analysis by Xin Li, Haishan Feng, Qingling Chen

“…BackgroundSocial participation (SP) has been associated with cognitive benefits among older adults; however, little is known about SP patterns and their relationships with cognitive function in cognitively impaired populations. This study aimed to identify SP patterns among cognitively impaired older individuals and evaluate their associations with subsequent cognitive function, specifically mental intactness and episodic memory.MethodsData were drawn from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), including 5,673 individuals aged 60 years and older with cognitive impairment from 2015 to 2018. …”
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Investigating brain activity at rest in patients with persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) using functional magnetic resonance imaging by Eleni Dalkeranidis, Franziska M L M Kümpers, Christopher Sinke, Tillmann H C Krüger

“…Therefore, this study aims to provide new insights into how the functional integration of brain regions may relate to PGAD. …”
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Functional Outcome of Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fracture Fixation by Orthogonal Plating – In Indian Population: A Case Series by Pankaj Sharma, Amit Kale, Setu Kaneria, Kaman Kuity

“…Introduction: The study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes by treating intra-articular distal humerus fractures using orthogonal plating, with or without olecranon osteotomy. …”
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Renal function and morning surge rate of systolic blood pressure in young hypertensive men aged under 35 years by I. G. Fomina, N. E. Gaidamakina, T. A. Dyakova, I. S. Vogman

“…Aim. To investigate the link between renal function and morning surge rate (MSR) of systolic blood pressure (SBP) in young men with arterial hypertension (AH), aged under 35 years.Material and methods. …”
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Using women-only fitness club and functional disability: a cross-sectional study using propensity score matching by Kazushige Ide, Kenjiro Kawaguchi, Kiyomi Matsumura, Katsunori Kondo

“…Specific environments, such as Curves, the women-only fitness club (WOFC), may provide a supportive setting for older women to engage in physical activities that promote overall healthy ageing. This study aims to compare the functional disability prediction score between WOFC members and control group in older adults. …”
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Study of somatic, motor and functional effects of practicing initiation programs in water gymnastics and swimming by students of physical education and sports by Adela Badau

“…Purpose: The purpose of the study aims at evaluating the effects of driving, exercise-induced functional and somatic programs initiation of the gymnasts in the water compared to the effects specific to the initiation swimming. …”
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