Morphological analysis and functional connectivity of the insular in patients with dysphagia after cerebral infarction based on resting-state fMRI by Ming Guo, Bingjie Li, Jun Zhao, Chen Bai, Weiyong Yu, Hongxia Zhang, Haoyuan Li, Yongxue Yuan, Qingsu Zhang, Tong Zhang

“…However, the mechanisms underlying its structural and functional network reorganization remain elusive. This study aims to systematically investigate the alterations in gray matter volume and functional connectivity patterns of the insula in patients with dysphagia after cerebral infarction using multimodal neuroimaging techniques, and to untangle their clinical associations with swallowing function impairments. …”
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Bridging Fiqh and Religious Practice: Actualizing the Function of Ḥāshiyah as a Form of Worship in the Scribal Traditions of Madurese Pesantren Literature by Naufal Cholily, Mahbub Ghozali, Abd. Kholid, Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar, Rami İbrahim Mahmut

“… The function of the ḥāshiyah (gloss), traditionally serving as an explanatory tool for words requiring further exploration, underwent a transformation in its application by kiai (local religious leader) in the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) of Madura. …”
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Comparative Perioperative Inflammatory and Functional Outcomes in Single Versus Multiple Joint Replacements for Hemophilic Arthritis: A Pilot Study by Maoye Shen, Ping Qian, Wenxue Jiang, Shanyou Yuan, Gaorui Cai, Zhenzhong Zhou, Xiaona Wu, Jinghua Wang, Xianjia Ning, Lixia Song

“…However, comparative evidence on perioperative inflammatory and coagulation responses between single joint replacement (SJR) and multiple joint replacement (MJR) remains scarce. This study aimed to assess the differences in perioperative outcomes, including inflammatory responses, blood transfusion requirements, and functional recovery, to guide surgical decision‐making for hemophilic arthritis patients. …”
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Multimorbidity of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia and influencing factors of family function among the elderly of original residential communities of Guangzhou city by Huang Zhijie, Mai Zhihua, Wang Haoxiang, He Yuming, Deng Qiaoyan, Dai Ranran, Zhou Zhiheng

“…Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of comorbidities and family function among older people of original residential communities of Guangzhou city with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. …”
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Cross-sectional and longitudinal association between accelerometer-measured light-intensity physical activity and cognitive function in older adults by Jing-Han Jhan, Jiaren Chen, Ting-Fu Lai, Ting-Fu Lai, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Yung Liao, Yung Liao

“…Thus, this study aimed to investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between LPA and both overall and domain-specific cognitive function in older Taiwanese adults.MethodsThis longitudinal study recruited participants in an outpatient department of geriatrics and gerontology in a medical center in Taipei City, Taiwan. …”
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The effects of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy on fetal myocardial remodelling and cardiac function assessed by two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging by Yanhong Zhang, Lisi Zhang, Congxin Sun, Guihong Chen, Wei Zhao, Na Li, Jing Ma, Jianli Xue, Pin Wang, Wei Xiang, Shuping Ge, Yanju Wang

“…Statistical methods were employed to compare the case and control groups, with the aim of assessing the impact of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy on fetal myocardial remodeling and cardiac function.Results (1) The end-diastolic longitudinal diameter and area of the right ventricle in the HDP group were statistically significantly smaller than those in the control group (p < 0.05). …”
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Pain, Function, and Elastosonographic Assessment After Shockwave Therapy in Non-Calcific Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Retrospective Observational Study by Gabriele Santilli, Antonello Ciccarelli, Milvia Martino, Patrizia Pacini, Francesco Agostini, Andrea Bernetti, Luca Giuliani, Giovanni Del Gaudio, Massimiliano Mangone, Vincenzo Colonna, Mario Vetrano, Maria Chiara Vulpiani, Giulia Stella, Samanta Taurone, Federico Vigevano, Vito Cantisani, Marco Paoloni, Pietro Fiore, Francesca Gimigliano

“…<b>Background:</b> Non-calcific supraspinatus tendinopathy (SNCCT) is a frequent cause of shoulder pain, often associated with functional impairment and reduced quality of life. Recent advancements in diagnostic imaging, including shear wave elastography (SWE), provide quantitative data on tendon stiffness and thickness, facilitating more precise evaluations. …”
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A discourse analysis of six stories based on the thematic progression factor: Halliday and Matthiessen's functional grammar approach (2014) by seyed abbas navabi sohi, ferdous aghagolzade, ahmad mohseni

“…Based on the textual metafunction in functional grammar, thematic systems organize meanings in clauses and texts. …”
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Functional relationship between crop raiding by the savannah elephant and habitat variables of the Red Volta Valley in north-eastern Ghana by Patrick Adjewodah, William Oduro, Alex Asase

“… We investigated the degree to which crop raiding by elephants in the Red Volta Valley is a function of: the density and diversity of their natural browse, extent of degradation of their habitat, and proximity of crop enclaves to the nearest forest boundary. …”
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A new flexible Weibull distribution for modeling real-life data: Improved estimators, properties, and applications by Ahmed Z. Afify, Rehab Alsultan, Abdulaziz S. Alghamdi, Hisham A. Mahran

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Exploring weighted Tsallis extropy: Insights and applications to human health by Ramy Abdelhamid Aldallal, Haroon M. Barakat, Mohamed Said Mohamed

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Change in Household Demand in the Context of Concerns Regarding the Transition to a Healthy Diet by Cecilia Alexandri, Bianca Pauna, Corina Saman

“…We estimated demand functions for 8 groups of commodities, estimating expenditure and cross-price elasticities. …”
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Discussion of irritable bowel syndrome issue and functional constipations in reports of the 21st United European Gastroenterological Week (Berlin, 2013) by A. A. Sheptulin, M. A. Vizye-Khripunova

“…The aim of review. To discuss the reports devoted to the issue of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic functional constipation (CFC), that were presented at the 21st United European Gastroenterological Week (Berlin, October, 14–16, 2013).Key points. …”
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Analysing Interaction in Science Classrooms by Kristina Danielsson, Ewa Bergh Nestlog, Fredrik Jeppsson, Kok-Sing Tang

“…The two frameworks utilized are on the one hand analyses of the communicative approach according to Mortimer and Scott, combined with analyses of discourse patterns such as IRE-patterns, and on the other hand analyses related to the interpersonal meta-function in Halliday’s systemic-functional grammar, SFG. …”
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Recovery Dynamics in Patients with Ischemic Stroke Depending on the Blood Pressure Indicators and Its Variability by O. A. Efremova, E. V. Bondarenko, L. A. Kamyshnikova, T. P. Golivets, I. I. Khamnagadaev

“…The study aims to neurological and functional recovery in patients after ischemic stroke depending on blood pressure (BP) parameters and its variability.Materials and methods: We examined 150 patients with ischemic stroke and arterial hypertension (AH) who were hospitalized in the neurological department (76 (50,7 %) men and 74 (49,3 %) women, mean age 67,4±7,3 years). …”
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Metagenomic insights into microbial community succession and its functional changes during the stage of acetic acid fermentation of shanxi aged vinegar by Lingling Yang, Yufeng Yan, Jin Shen, Yaoyao Xia, Fanfan Lang, Cong Chen, Wei Zou

“…Abstract Traditional fermentation of Shanxi aged vinegar involves complex microbial interactions driving flavor synthesis, but the mechanisms underpinning metabolic adaptation and community succession remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to unravel stage-specific microbial dynamics and their functional contributions to flavor formation during Cupei fermentation. …”
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The Effect of Combined Aerobic-Resistance Exercise on Interleukin-10 Levels, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Cognitive and Walking Functions in... by Mina Safari, Ramin Shabani, Alireza Elmieh

“…Background and purpose: Aging is a complex process characterized by multiple cellular and molecular disorders, gradually leading to a decline in physiological and cognitive functions. In this context, the prevalence of obesity, a key factor that exacerbates these issues, is increasing. …”
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Organisation of physical education at the university based on students’ constitutional types and health groups by M. M. Kolokoltsev, S. S. Iermakov, N. V. Tretyakova

“…Specific morphological and physiometric characteristics of an organism and belonging to a certain somatotype should be taken into account when organising physical training in higher education institutions.The aim of the research was to establish the degree of correlation of motor and functional characteristics of an organism of students with different constitutional types and health groups in order to improve an algorithm of planning and effective safe implementation process of physical training in a higher education institution.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Dual Task Interference in Young, Middle-Age and Older Adults During Different Functional Mobility Tasks: A Cross Sectional Study by Tamara R. L. P. Tolotti, Ana Paula O. Barbosa, João Vítor E. H. Szortyka, Adriana T. de Lemos, Felipe de S. Stigger

“…Thus, this study aims to evaluate the DTE in functional mobility tasks across young, middle-aged, and older adults and to examine how different types of secondary tasks affect DT performance. …”
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Feasibility, safety and preliminary effect of exercise prehabilitation in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing surgery: an open-label, randomized, parallel-group pilot and fe... by Chen Gong, Beibei Feng, Huashe Wang, Yafei Wang, Jiadan Yu, Biru Wang, Shi Chen, Junsheng Peng, Yuling Wang

“…Hence, this pilot study aimed to examine the feasibility and safety of a one-week exercise prehabilitation protocol and to explore its preliminary effects on functional capacity in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing surgery. …”
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