Soft Robotics for Parkinson’s Disease Supported by Functional Materials and Artificial Intelligence by Hirak Mazumdar, Kamil Reza Khondakar, Suparna Das, Ajeet Kaushik

“…By leveraging these advanced technologies, our approach aims to substantially improve motor function, reduce symptoms, and enhance the overall quality of life for PD patients. …”
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The Role and Function of Single Parents in Special Needs Children to Combat Loneliness by Royke Tony Kalalo

“…Methods: Various studies were searched with the keywords “role of a single parent,” “function of a single parent,” “children with special needs,” and “loneliness.” …”
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Intrinsic functional connectivity brain networks mediate effect of age on sociability. by Yuet Ruh Dan, Savannah K H Siew, Junhong Yu

“…Per Dunbar's social brain hypothesis, age-related disruption in intrinsic functional connectivity may impair socio-cognitive functions necessary for forming and maintaining relationships, thus causing a decrease in sociability. …”
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Sigmoid-Function-Based Adaptive Pelican Optimization Algorithm for Global Optimization by A. F. S. Yussif, S. Adjei, B. E. Wilson

“… This paper introduces the Sigmoid-function-based Adaptive Pelican Optimization Algorithm (MPOA), an enhanced version of the traditional Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA) aimed at improving the POA's performance. …”
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Cognitive and Functional Impairment in Stroke Survivors with Basilar Artery Occlusive Disease by Kenia Repiso Campanholo, Adriana Bastos Conforto, Carolina Medeiros Rimkus, Eliane Correa Miotto

“…The aims of this study were (1) to compare the cognitive statuses of BAOD survivors versus healthy controls and (2) to correlate the functional capacity outcomes with the cognitive profiles of BAOD patients. …”
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The Impact of High-Tech Exports on Income: Findings on the Translog Production Function by Devran Şanlı, Aziz Konukman

“…This study aims to present new findings to the literature by analyzing the impact of high-tech(HT) exports on revenue using panel data methods in 49 countries and under both Cobb-Douglas and Translog production functions for the period 1988- 2017. …”
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Dapagliflozin effect on functional mitral regurgitation and myocardial remodelling: The DEFORM trial by Zhuoshan Huang, Rui Fan, Shaozhao Zhang, Junlin Zhong, Yiquan Huang, Peihan Xie, Shanshan Yin, Xiaomin Ye, Xinghao Xu, Rihua Huang, Zhenyu Xiong, Yue Guo, Menghui Liu, Yifen Lin, Suhua Li, Xiaoxian Qian, Jinlai Liu, Xiaodong Zhuang, Xinxue Liao

“…Abstract Aims Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) is associated with adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure, and current guideline‐directed medical therapy (GDMT) offers limited efficacy in managing FMR. …”
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Wearable fNIRS platform for dense sampling and precision functional neuroimaging by Ali Rahimpour Jounghani, Anupam Kumar, Laura Moreno Carbonell, Ester Patrize Lopez Aguilar, Tulla Bee Picardi, Seth Crawford, Audrey K. Bowden, S. M. Hadi Hosseini

“…Abstract Precision mental health aims to improve care by tailoring interventions based on individual neurobiological features. …”
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The Journey of the Default Mode Network: Development, Function, and Impact on Mental Health by Felipe Rici Azarias, Gustavo Henrique Doná Rodrigues Almeida, Luana Félix de Melo, Rose Eli Grassi Rici, Durvanei Augusto Maria

“…This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the DMN, addressing its structural, functional, and evolutionary aspects, as well as its impact from infancy to adulthood. …”
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Photochemistry, Functional Properties, Food Applications, and Health Prospective of Black Rice by Muhammad Abdul Rahim, Maryam Umar, Ayesha Habib, Muhammad Imran, Waseem Khalid, Clara Mariana Gonçalves Lima, Aurbab Shoukat, Nizwa Itrat, Anum Nazir, Afaf Ejaz, Amna Zafar, Chinaza Godswill Awuchi, Rohit Sharma, Renata Ferreira Santana, Talha Bin Emran

“…This review aim was to discuss the role of nutritional and functional properties of black rice in the formation of functional food against different noncommunicable diseases.…”
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Brain functional connectivity after Stroop task induced cognitive fatigue by Jilin Wu, Zhongtian Guan, Chunlin Li, Wei Wang, Ruifeng Sun, Ziman Zhu, Li Song, Weijun Gong

“…Abstract We aim to investigate the changes in brain functional connectivity induced by cognitive fatigue from a whole-brain perspective and multiple angles to uncover the underlying mechanisms in healthy individuals, thereby enhancing high-quality cognitive activities and the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation training. …”
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Research progress on composite nerve guidance conduits with immune-regulatory functions by Shuxuan Zhang, Xinyue Sun, Xuewa Yang, Yulan Fan, Yuxin Liang, Jiaying Li, Jue Ling

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Exploring the impact of heat treatments on the structural and functional characteristics of oak polysaccharides by Mahdieh Masoudpour-Behabadi, Hajar Shekarchizadeh, Mahdi Kadivar, Elham Asghari-Varzaneh

“…However, industrial processes, especially thermal treatments, can affect the qualities of these compounds. So, the principle aim of this research is to analyze the effect of heat treatment (100 and 180 °C) on functional and nutritional characteristics of oak polysaccharides. …”
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DQN-Based Shaped Reward Function Mold for UAV Emergency Communication by Chenhao Ye, Wei Zhu, Shiluo Guo, Jinyin Bai

“…To mitigate these issues, we devise an enhanced reward function aimed at bolstering training efficiency. Initially, we delineate a specific mountainous emergency communication scenario and integrate it with the particularized application of UAVs to undertake virtual simulations, constructing a realistic virtual environment. …”
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Structural Assessment of Flexible Pavements Based on the Level of Detail of Management Functions by Edwin Antonio Guzmán Suárez, Diego Fernando Gualdrón Alfonso, Jorge Andrés Sarmiento-Rojas

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The taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of birds in Xiaohongxiang Wetland, southwest China by Binqiang Li, Shaohui Zhang, Jie Guo, Shanjun Ma, Wenjie Zhang

“…In this study, we conducted thirty-six surveys via the point count method in the Xiaohongxiang Wetland, Anning City, Yunnan Province, China, from November 2023 to June 2024. We aimed to evaluate the impact of various habitats surrounding Xiaohongxiang Wetland (wetlands, villages, farmlands, cherry plantations and pine forests) on the taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of avian species and investigate the significance of these habitats for ecological conservation and restoration efforts. …”
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Pedotransfer functions for estimating the van Genuchten model parameters in the Cerrado biome by Mariana F. Veloso, Lineu N. Rodrigues, Elpídio I. Fernandes Filho, Carolina F. Veloso, Bruna N. Rezende

“…The water retention curve is essential to understand water dynamics in the soil; however, obtaining it can be laborious, opening an opportunity for Pedotransfer Functions (PTFs). The current study aimed to develop and evaluate PTFs to estimate the fit parameters of the van Genuchten model for the Cerrado biome. …”
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Diagnostic assessment of endothelial function in metabolic syndrome and coronary heart disease by V. A. Nevzorova, O. V. Nastradin, O. G. Pomogalova, E. S. Potapova

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Network analysis of emotional symptoms and cognitive function changes in primary insomnia by Ling Xu, Wantao Ding, Hui Guo

“…T-tests, chi-square tests, Pearson correlation and network analysis were used to examine the mutual relationship between emotional symptoms and cognitive function in participants with primary insomnia.ResultsBoth immediate and delayed memory of the primary insomnia group was significantly worse than that of the healthy controls group, whereas there was no significant difference in long-term delayed recognition between the two groups. …”
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Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil by Salehinia Shafieh, Didaran Fardad, Aliniaeifard Sasan, Macpherson Sarah, Orsat Valérie, Lefsrud Mark

“…Although red and blue light are well-established regulators of stomatal function, the effect of green light on this process remains comparatively underexplored. …”
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