Relationship Between Infrared Thermography and Functional Parameters in the Lower Limbs of Hemiplegic Patients by Alessio Cabizosu, Alberto López-López, Daniele Grotto, Josefina Maria Vegara-Meseguer

“…Introduction: Reliable objective and non-invasive assessments of myotendinous alterations in patients with muscle tone disorders secondary to brain damage represent an important challenge in health science. The aim of this study was to observe the relationship between the skin temperature and the functional response in the triceps suralis of hemiplegic patients in relation to the healthy control group. …”
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Functional Outcomes of Screw Fixation of the Fracture Head of the Femur: A Descriptive Study by Pratyush Kumar, P.M.V.G Shyam, Manali Sarkar, Kumar Abhishek, Vishnu B. Unnithan, Suresh Kondi

“…Introduction: Femoral head fractures are uncommon injuries where patient outcomes depend on immediate surgical workup and postoperative rehabilitation. This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes of patients treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using the screw fixation technique for the fracture head of the femur. …”
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Effects of metabolic and organ function factors on the efficacy of radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism by Yue Hu, Shan Liu, Xiaoliang Xiong, Lixing Wang, Yinlong Zhao

“…IntroductionRecent studies suggest that metabolic and organ function indicators could influence radioactive iodine treatment (RAIT) efficacy in hyperthyroid patients, but their relationships with thyroid function remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the impact of these markers on RAIT efficacy and thyroid function.MethodA total of 135 hyperthyroid patients undergoing RAIT were enrolled, with biomarkers collected at baseline and 1, 3, and 6 months posttreatment. …”
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Formulation of Functional Beverage with Antioxidant Properties Using Nypa Leaves (Nypa fruticans) by Armi Fuji Sintia S, Khairi Ikhsanul, Hasanah Uswatun, Zuraidah Syarifah, Uju, Tarman Kustiariyah

“…Nipah leaf juice is rich in antioxidants, which can enhance the human body’s resistance to diseases. This study aimed to formulate a Nipah leaf functional beverage with a high antioxidant value that is also preferred by consumers and to characterize the best formulation. …”
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Predictive capacity of phytoplankton functional groups in a tropical wetland (Pantanal, Brazil) by Renata Felicio-Santos, Simoni Maria Loverde-Oliveira, Wilkinson Lopes Lázaro, Patricia Fernanda dos Santos de Loureiro Nunes, Carolina Joana da Silva

“…Abstract: Aim Considering the prediction capacity of the phytoplankton community, this study analyzed the environmental factors that influenced the Reynolds Functional Groups (RFG) in hydrological period (dry, rising, flood and ebb) and the type of environment (river and lake), in the Pantanal wetland (Brazil). …”
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Endothelial function and lipid peroxidation in patients with arterial hypertension and its cerebral complications by M. V. Kazak, T. S. Romanenko, M. G. Omelyanenko, A. V. Lebedeva, I. K. Tomilova, V. N. Vyatkin, A. V. Kontsevaya

“…Aim. То assess endothelial function (EF) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and its cerebral complications.Material and methods. …”
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PINK1 Loss of Function Selectively Alters the Mitochondrial‐Derived Vesicle Pathway by Charlotte L. Collier, Colleen Ruedi, Naomi J. Thorne, David A. Tumbarello

“…However, these proteins have alternative roles in repair routes directing locally damaged cargo to the lysosome, such as the mitochondrial‐derived vesicle (MDV) pathway. We aimed to clarify the role of PINK1 and determine how its loss of function impacts mitochondrial dynamics and quality control. …”
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Development of experimental samples of functional soft drinks and evaluation of organoleptic and physicochemical indicators by A. A. Skhalyakhov, K. R. Siyukhov, Z. T. Tazova, N. T. Siyukhova

“…The aim of the research is to determine organoleptic, physicochemical parameters and functional properties of experimental samples of soft drinks using extracts from compositions of plant raw materials. …”
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Modulation of vestibular function and receptor expression by experimental hypergravity in a rat model by Jin Sil Choi, Ji Eun Hong, Yoon Kun Jung, Kyu-Sung Kim, Hyun Ji Kim

“…These findings indicate that altered gravity influences the vestibular system by inducing both functional behavioral changes and molecular alterations in receptor expression.…”
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An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study by João Maia Aguiar, José Machado da Silva, Carlos Fonseca, Jorge Marinho

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Refined Wilding and Functional Biodiversity in Smart Cities for Improved Sustainable Urban Development by Melissa Vogt

“…This article suggests and finds that refined wilding could provide conceptual guidance for smart cities, as a concept, component model, and planning process, and for smart city devices and technologies, with functional biodiversity as an aim and positive outcome for different UGS types, including residential gardens, which are at an individual level of initiative, responsibility, and choice, and public UGSs which are more likely to be top–down-designed and -implemented. …”
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MODELING THE IDX30 STOCK INDEX USING STEP FUNCTION INTERVENTION ANALYSIS by Rais Rais, Dini Aprilia Afriza, Iman Setiawan, Hartayuni Sain, Fadjryani Fadjryani, Junaidi Junaidi

“…The significant decline in the IDX30 stock index occurred due to an intervention, namely the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected market stability and investment decisions. This study aims to model and forecast the IDX30 stock index using intervention analysis with a step function, which is very suitable for capturing long-term external shocks. …”
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The civilizational explanation of the functions of the Qur'anic doctrine of "Moknat" in the light of revealed rationality by Ayyoub Zare khafri, Mohammad Nassiri, Ramadan Rezaei, Javad Ishaqian

“…Aim: To show the civilizational capacity of the teachings of the Holy Quran is one of the scientific goals of choosing this topic. …”
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Potential plant proteins for functional food ingredients: Composition, utilization and its challenges by Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam, Suphat Phongthai, Lutz Grossmann, Young Hoon Jung, Samart Sai-Ut, Ekasit Onsaard, Saroat Rawdkuen

“…This review underscores the potential of plant protein sources for their novelty as functional food ingredients due to protein quality. …”
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Protease‐Mediated Synthesis of Zein Nanofibrils: From Structural Elucidation to Functional Application by Mingqin Li, Tonghui Jin, Simone Wüthrich, Jiangtao Zhou, Qiyao Sun, Ting Li, Zhou Dong, Eva Maria Zunzuneigui Bru, Raffaele Mezzenga

“…This study aims to develop a protease‐assisted approach for synthesizing zein nanofibrils as functional building blocks, eliminating the need for organic solvents in the conventional process. …”
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<i>Citrus aurantium</i> Flowers: Overview of Chemistry, Functionality, and Technological Applications by Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Pauline Donn, Paula Barciela, Ana Perez-Vazquez, Rafael Nogueira-Marques, Franklin Chamorro, Maria Carpena, Miguel A. Prieto

“…Therefore, the study of the functionalities of bitter orange blossoms represents a domain with unexplored research opportunities. …”
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Silicon Enhances Functional Mitochondrial Transfer to Improve Neurovascularization in Diabetic Bone Regeneration by Yu‐Xuan Ma, Chen Lei, Tao Ye, Qian‐Qian Wan, Kai‐Yan Wang, Yi‐Na Zhu, Ling Li, Xu‐Fang Liu, Long‐Zhang Niu, Franklin R. Tay, Zhao Mu, Kai Jiao, Li‐Na Niu

“…Silicon improves mitochondrial function and modulates mitochondrial fission dynamics in macrophages via the Drp1‐Mff signaling pathway. …”
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Environmental determinants of intraspecific variation in five functional traits of Pinus yunnanensis Franch by Xinrui Song, Ying Liu, Dongli Yu, Shuting Li, Wuchao Gao, Hong Zeng, Hong Zeng, Dongyu Cao, Dongyu Cao, Shixing Zhou, Shixing Zhou, Xinglei Cui, Xinglei Cui

“…Our experiments aimed to determine whether the functional traits varied among the three varieties under different environmental conditions. …”
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Gastric microbiome composition in obese patients and normal weight subjects with functional dyspepsia by Umut Gazi, Gunnur Kocer, Emrah Ruh, Can Holyavkin, Ozgur Tosun, Mustafa Celik, Aysegul Cort Donmez, Onur Birsen

“… Introduction: Despite the numerous studies demonstrating gut microbiota dysbiosis in obese subjects, there is no data on the association between obesity and gastric microbiota. The aim of this study was to address this gap in literature by comparing the composition of gastric microbiota in obese patients and a control group which included normal weight volunteers diagnosed with functional dyspepsia (FD). …”
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A literature review on effects of regular exercise on cognitive function in older adults by Albert Lompart, Michał Wabiszczewicz, Albert Kosarewicz, Łukasz Woźniak, Patrycja Krysiak

“… Purpose This review investigates how exercise affects cognitive function in older adults, focusing on recent evidence and mechanisms. …”
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