Turning Plastic Waste Immiscibility into an Advantage: Efficiency Improvement of PVDF‐Based Energy Harvesters Using Post‐Consumer Thermoplastics by Petr Slobodian, Berenika Hausnerova, Pavel Riha, Vladimir Pata, Robert Olejnik, Jiri Matyas

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Improvement of Executive Function Through Cognitively Challenging Physical Activity with Nonlinear Pedagogy In Elementary Schools by Pasca Tri Kaloka, Soni Nopembri, Yudanto Yudanto, Gunathevan Elumalai

“…Included were pre- and post-test measures of executive functioning and a post-test assessment of situational interest. …”
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Oral function improvement through oral exercise: gender differences in community-dwelling older adults by Fa-Tzu Tsai, Worachate Romalee, Fong-Wen Ko, Man-Tin Lui, Ming-Lun Hsu

“…Notably, female participants demonstrated statistically significant increases in stimulate saliva (p =0.013), bite force (p =0.016)  and Repetitive saliva swallowing test (RSST) scores (p = 0.021) post-training. Conclusion Although the scale of the present study was limited, its findings indicated that 6 weeks of oral exercise intervention could effectively improve oral function among older adults. …”
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Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Improved Boar Sperm Quality via Maintaining Mitochondrial Function During Cryopreservation by Shanpeng Wang, Qi Wang, Lingjiang Min, Hailiang Cao, Adedeji O. Adetunji, Kaifeng Zhou, Zhendong Zhu

“…These findings suggest that the use of mitochondria-target antioxidant, PQQ, can improve post-thaw boar sperm quality and fertilization via its capacity to reduce oxidative stress and protect mitochondrial function.…”
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Split-belt treadmill training improves gait symmetry and lower limb function in patients with stroke by Chunfang Wang, Qun Zhang, Siyan Hou, Dan Guo, Xuemin Han, Weiguang Huo, Ying Zhang

“…Abstract Split-belt treadmill training (SBTT) enhances gait symmetry in patients with stroke (PwS) by improving sensorimotor adaptation, However, it remains unclear whether repeated SBTT leads to long-term acquisition of gait adaptation skills and whether it improves functional walking in PwS. …”
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Treatment with trypLE before freezing improves thawing integrity and functionality of sheep ovarian tissue by Alicia Marco, Marta Gargallo, Jesús Ciriza, María Royo-Cañas, Alejandro Ibáñez-Deler, Ana Rosa Remacha, María Fons-Contreras, Clara Malo

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Block strength training improves functional autonomy and quality of life in community-dwelling older women by Sergio Galdames Maliqueo, Álvaro Huerta Ojeda, Emilio Jofré-Saldía, Hernaldo Carrasco-Beltrán, Mercedes-Mercedes Yeomans-Cabrera, Maximiliano Bravo

“…Conclusions: A Block Strength Training program based on the level of effort significantly improves functional autonomy and self-perceived life quality in older women community residents. …”
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Robot-assisted exercise improves gait and physical function in older adults: a usability study by Su-Hyun Lee, Eunmi Kim, Jinuk Kim, Hwang-Jae Lee, Yun-Hee Kim

“…The findings support the application of Bot Fit to physical activity and functional gait training to improve age-related declines in physical function and muscle strength and to provide important insights into future robot-assisted exercise devices. …”
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Resistance training improves functional capacities in women with multiple sclerosis: a randomized control trial by Nasrin Niazi Nezhad, Abdolhossein Parnow, Kianoosh Khamoushian, Rasoul Eslami, Julien S. Baker

“…Blood serum levels of oxidative stress [malondialdehyde (MDA)] and antioxidant capacity [superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity] were obtained pre and post intervention. In addition, muscle strength by 5-RM test, functional capacity (for lower limb T25FWT, 2MWT, and 5STS tests and for Upper limb Manual dexterity of both hands with the (9-HPT) test and MSWS-12 questionnaire were also assessed over the same period. …”
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Effect of the ActivaMotricidad Program on Improvements in Executive Functions and Interpersonal Relationships in Early Childhood Education by Nuria Ureña Ortín, Iker Madinabeitia Cabrera, Francisco Alarcón López

“…<b>Methods</b>: A total of 68 children participated in a 3-week pre–post intervention. <b>Results</b>: The results showed significant improvements in executive functions and interpersonal skills under the experimental conditions compared to the control group. …”
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Diosmetin Delays In Vitro Aging of Porcine Oocytes by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Oxidative Stress by Jia-Jun Ren, Xiu-Wen Yuan, Yu-Hao Zhang, Zi-Long Meng, Xing-Wei Liang, Nam-Hyung Kim, Yong-Nan Xu, Ying-Hua Li

“…The results demonstrated that 0.1 μM DIOS significantly improved the blastocyst rates and cell counts, reduced the reactive oxygen species (ROS), elevated the glutathione (GSH) levels, enhanced the mitochondrial function, and decreased the markers of autophagy (LC3B), apoptosis (annexin V), endoplasmic reticulum stress (CHOP), and senescence (SA-β-Gal). …”
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A specifically designed multi-biotic reduces uremic toxin generation and improves kidney function by Alice Beau, Jane Natividad, Berengère Benoit, Philippe Delerive, Stéphane Duboux, Yuan Feng, Marie Jammes, Cecile Barnel, Giuseppina Sequino, Claudie Pinteur, Griet Glorieux, Denis Fouque, Hubert Vidal, Laetitia Koppe

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Pulmonary rehabilitation for post-TB lung disease led by TB survivors by F.J. Mtei, I. Meadows, K. Msaji, F. Thobias, A. Liyoyo, A. Kimaro, P.M. Joseph, C. Gitige, O. Kaswaga, S. Matoi, A. Ngoma, A. Mbuya, P. Mbelele, L. Ritte, L. Subi, P. Neema, R. Kisonga, D. Mbwana, E. Mpolya, M. Drage, L.I. Lochting, S.K.Heysell, S.G .Mpagama

“…Smoking history predicted SGRQ improvement. Although no changes were seen in lung function or BMI, anxiety and depression symptoms improved in those with abnormal baseline scores. …”
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Elamipretide enhances post-thaw rooster sperm quality by mitigating oxidative stress and optimizing mitochondrial function during cryopreservation by Abouzar Najafi, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Ramin Farhadi, Shorsh Hussein Bapir

“…This study demonstrates the potential of elamipretide to improve rooster sperm cryopreservation outcomes by mitigating oxidative damage and preserving sperm quality post-thaw.…”
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Functional neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia following a singing intervention in a cross-over randomised trial by Noelia Martínez-Molina, Anni Pitkäniemi, Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski, Nella Moisseinen, Linda Kuusela, Sari Laitinen, Essi-Reetta Särkämö, Johanna Pekkola, Susanna Melkas, Gottfried Schlaug, Boris Kleber, Aleksi J. Sihvonen, Teppo Särkämö

“…Abstract Group-based singing has been shown to improve language outcomes and induce structural neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia (PSA). …”
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Effectiveness of computer-assisted cognitive training on cognitive function and activities of daily living in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment by Xiaoyang Feng, Xiaolin Sun, Jia Liu, Yan Li, Yunhai Yao, Jianming Fu, Xudong Gu

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of computer-assisted cognitive training (CACT) on cognitive function and activities of daily living in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment. …”
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Specifications and functional impact of a self-triggered grasp neuroprosthesis developed to restore prehension in hemiparetic post-stroke subjects by R. Le Guillou, J. Froger, M. Morin, M. Couderc, C. Cormier, C. Azevedo-Coste, D. Gasq

“…Conclusions The GNP prototype and its control modalities were well suited to the post-stroke population in terms of self-triggering, responsiveness and restoration of functional grasping abilities. …”
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Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Conventional Rehabilitation Training for Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Xu F, Zhang Y, Su X, Dai F, Ye Y, Ling M, Hu P, Cheng H

“…Evidence suggests that acupuncture contributes to the treatment and rehabilitation of post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), effectively improving swallowing function and enhancing patients’ quality of life. …”
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ρ-Coumaric acid-zinc oxide nanoparticles improve post-thaw quality of goat spermatozoa and developmental competence of fertilized oocytes in vitro by Bahareh Akhtarshenas, Rasoul Kowsar, Mehdi Hajian, Nima Tanhaei Vash, Leila Soltani, Amir Hossein Mahdavi, Mohammad Hossein Nasr Esfahani

“…Nanoparticles (NPs) with antioxidative properties can improve sperm function and male fertility. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 100 µM ρ-coumaric acid (ρ-CA), 0.1 µM ρ-CA-NPs (PCNPs), 150 µg/mL zinc chloride (ZnCl2), 1 µg/mL zinc oxide-NPs (ZnO-NPs), ρ-CA + ZnCl2, PCNPs + ZnO-NPs, 0.001 µM of ρ-CA loaded on ZnO-NPs (ρ-CA-ZnONPs) on goat sperm parameters and fertilizing ability after cryopreservation. …”
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Inhibition of IL-6 trans-signaling promotes post-stroke functional recovery in a sex and dose-dependent manner by Cassandra Hall, Dustin T. Nguyen, Kate Mendoza, Chunfeng Tan, Anjali Chauhan

“…Additionally, circulating sIL-6R levels were significantly higher in females compared to males (p < 0.05) at 24 h post-MCAO. Administering a higher dose of sgp130 (1 mg/kg) to females improved long-term functional outcomes, suggesting that a higher dose is needed to inhibit IL-6 trans-signaling in females effectively. …”
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