Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of hemp oil epoxidation with density functional theory insights into unsaturated fatty acid epoxidation and ring-opening reactions by Elham Nadim, Pavan Paraskar, Hiresh Moradi, Mohammadnabi Hesabi, Yuansong Qiao, Emma J. Murphy, Ian Major

“…Furthermore, for the first time, density functional theory (DFT) was employed to analyze epoxidation of the primary unsaturated fatty acids in hemp oil-oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids- which offered detailed thermodynamic (H, S) and kinetic (ΔG‡) parameters. …”
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The LARP6 La module from Tetrabaena socialis reveals structural and functional differences from plant and animal LARP6 homologues by Emily M. Lewis, Olga Becker, Alexis N. Symons, Cora LaCoss, A. Jasmine Baclig, Avery Guzman, Charles Sanders, Leticia Gonzalez, Lisa R. Warner, Karen A. Lewis

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Wetland key habitat functional areas in China informed by flagship waterbirds: Past changes, present status and future trend with modeling scenarios by Hengxing Xiang, Dehua Mao, Ming Wang, Yeqiao Wang, Chi-Yeung Choi, Wenjuan Wang, Haitao Wu, Kaidong Feng, Zongming Wang

“…Considering the crucial role of wetland conservation in China for the sustainability of biodiversity, it is imperative to identify key habitat functional areas (KHFAs), which are suitable for sustaining waterbirds and ensuring landscape connectivity, to optimize wetland management. …”
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Explaining personality functioning through sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, body appreciation and social media usage among female adolescents in Pakistan by L. Khan, S. Tariq, N. Ishfaq

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives.</strong> The aim of this study was to explore the complex relationship between sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, personality functioning, body appreciation, social media usage, and age among female adolescents. …”
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Personalized goal setting and predictors of functional gains following constraint-induced movement therapy in preschool-aged children with unilateral cerebral palsy. by Youngsub Hwang, Jeong-Yi Kwon

“…The higher prioritization of goals involving quiet leisure activities (e.g., arts, crafts, computer play) and dressing tasks (e.g., buttoning, zipping) significantly predicted greater functional improvements post-intervention.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study provides important new evidence indicating that caregiver-selected rehabilitation goals that are closely aligned with a child's latent motor capacities positively affect functional outcomes. …”
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Mixotrophic Cultivation of <i>Dunaliella tertiolecta</i> in Cheese Whey Effluents to Enhance Biomass and Exopolysaccharides (EPS) Production: Biochemical and Functional Insights by Konstantina Tsotsouli, Spyros Didos, Konstantinos Koukaras, Anagnostis Argiriou

“…Chemical and techno-functional analyses of the microalgal biomass and EPSs suggest promising applications as natural product additives for the food industry. …”
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Na+/K+-ATPase is present in scrapie-associated fibrils, modulates PrP misfolding in vitro and links PrP function and dysfunction. by James F Graham, Dominic Kurian, Sonya Agarwal, Lorna Toovey, Lawrence Hunt, Louise Kirby, Teresa J T Pinheiro, Steven J Banner, Andrew C Gill

“…Consistent with previous results, the same protein inhibited fibrillisation kinetics of recombinant PrP. Since functional interactions between PrP(C) and Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase have previously been reported in astrocytes, our data highlight this molecule as a key link between PrP function, dysfunction and misfolding.…”
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Physical functioning outcome measures in the lumbar spinal surgery population and measurement properties of the physical outcome measures: protocol for a systematic review by Alison B Rushton, Jai Mistry, Michael J Lukacs, Katie L Kowalski, Maren Goodman

“…The purpose of this systematic review is to identify outcome measures (patient reported and physical) used to evaluate physical functioning (stage 1) and assess the measurement properties of physical outcome measures of physical functioning (stage 2) in the lumbar spinal surgery population.Methods and analysis This protocol aligns with the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification of miRNAs in Oily Persimmon (<i>Diospyros oleifera</i> Cheng) and Their Functional Targets Associated with Proanthocyanidin Metabolism by Meng Zhang, Rong Wu, Xinlong Hu, Zhengrong Luo, Qinglin Zhang, Sichao Yang

“…Together, this study provides a robust foundation for further functional verification of these miRNAs associated with the natural deastringency process in persimmon, thereby facilitating advancements in persimmon fruit breeding.…”
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The Impact of Virtual Reality as a Rehabilitation Method Using TRAVEE System on Functional Outcomes and Disability in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study by Claudia-Gabriela Potcovaru, Delia Cinteză, Miruna Ioana Săndulescu, Daniela Poenaru, Ovidiu Chiriac, Cristian Lambru, Alin Moldoveanu, Ana Magdalena Anghel, Mihai Berteanu

“…The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0), aligned with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) principles, is a valid tool for measuring disability regardless of its cause. …”
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Conceptual foundations of a REFRAME-based approach to discriminate across total knee implant designs based on the positions of functional centres of rotation by Adrian Sauer, Ariana Ortigas-Vásquez, Christoph Thorwaechter, Peter E. Müller, Henning Windhagen, Allan Maas, Thomas M. Grupp, William R. Taylor, Matthias Woiczinski

“…The kinematic signals of these five configurations were compared to determine whether key differences between implants could be detected leveraging two methodological approaches: (1) statistical parametric mapping to directly compare waveforms and (2) simple paired t-tests to compare the three-dimensional coordinates of the functional centres of rotation determined using a previously published REference FRame Alignment Method (REFRAME). …”
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Functional Analysis of CPSF30 in <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> Using RNA Interference Reveals Its Essential Role in Development and Survival by Shengli Jing, Jing Yang, Yali Liu, Feifei Wang, Fang Zheng, Aobo Ren, Bingbing Yu, Yue Zhao, Bing Jia, Ruixian Chen, Bin Yu, Qingsong Liu, Jingang Xu

“…Cleavage and Polyadenylation Specificity Factor 30 (CPSF30) is a key protein involved in mRNA 3′ end processing, yet its function in <i>N. lugens</i> remains poorly understood. …”
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The association between liver function tests abnormalities and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Nimer Mehyar, Nimer Mehyar, Ziyad Alhajeri, Ziyad Alhajeri, Muath Alosaimi, Muath Alosaimi, Ziyad Alanazi, Ziyad Alanazi, Abdulkarim Alanazi, Abdulkarim Alanazi, Raghib Abusaris, Raghib Abusaris

“…Liraglutide was significantly associated with aspartate aminotransferase (OR = 14.40, 95% CI = 2.8, 73.2), while allopurinol was significantly associated with international normalized ratios (OR = 24.67, 95% CI = 2.95, 206.58) and total serum protein (OR = 5.44, 95% CI = 1.43, 20.83).DiscussionThis study is the first to examine the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus and liver function tests’ abnormalities in Saudi Arabia. Although the results have a limited generalizability due to inherent biases, the findings align with similar studies in other populations. …”
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Impact of Long‐Term Fasting on Skeletal Muscle: Structure, Energy Metabolism and Function Using 31P/1H MRS and MRI by Antoine Naëgel, Magalie Viallon, Hélène Ratiney, Thu Nguyen, Benjamin Leporq, Djahid Kennouche, Thomas Grenier, Franziska Grundler, Robin Mesnage, Jean‐Michel Guy, Robin Schultze, Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, Pierre Croisille

“…Females improved their mitochondrial function by D + 12, with τPCr decreasing to 29.61 s (p < 0.01), surpassing males and demonstrating better fat oxidation capabilities. …”
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Nexus between renewable-disaggregated non-renewable energy consumption and economic growth in GCC countries: a Cobb-Douglas production function analysis by Ebrahim Abbas Abdullah Abbas Amer, Zhang Xiuwu, Ebrahim Mohammed Ali Meyad, Mohammed Muneer Alareqi, SAMEER. M. H. BATHER, Amr Abdelwahed

“…Using a Cobb-Douglas production function and advanced panel econometric methods, including Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) and Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) models, we account for cross-sectional dependence and heterogeneity. …”
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Sustainable Protein Sources: Functional Analysis of <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Hydrolysates and Attitudes of Consumers in Poland and Spain Toward Insect-Based Foods by Marcelina Maciejewska, Anna Dąbrowska, Marina Cano-Lamadrid

“…By aligning technical advancements with consumer preferences, this research bridges the gap between laboratory innovation and market feasibility, contributing to the development of sustainable functional foods. …”
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Aktan dalam Novel The Maze Runner Karya James Dashner: Kajian Naratologi A. J. Greimas (Actants in James Dashner's The Maze Runner Novel: A Study of Narrative A. J. Greimas) by Ayu Misriyani, Endry Boeriswati, Herlina Herlina

“…<p align="justify"><em>This study aims to describe the actant in The Maze Runner novel based on the scheme of the actant, and the structure of the story. …”
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Development of methods of exploiting biological mechanisms (biomimicry) in order to achieve acceptance in architectural design by Ali Zareie Mahmoud abadi, Leila Zare

“…<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 14.2pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm -0.05pt 10pt -1cm; text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Mitra'; mso-bidi-language: FA;">One of the most important problems in architecture today is that the design of buildings cannot respond to functional and climatic changes over time after being built. …”
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Selective laser melting fabrication of functionally graded macro-porous Ti-6Al-4V scaffold for cavity bone defect reconstruction by Zhuangzhuang Li, Zhuangzhuang Li, Yi Luo, Yi Luo, Ruicheng Liu, Shanfang Zou, Yitian Wang, Yitian Wang, Taojun Gong, Taojun Gong, Xuanhong He, Xuanhong He, Yong Zhou, Yong Zhou, Minxun Lu, Minxun Lu, Li Min, Li Min, Chongqi Tu, Chongqi Tu

“…This study developed a functionally graded macro-porous scaffold (FGMPS) using selective laser melting (SLM) for cavitary bone defect reconstruction. …”
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Emerging Role of 2D Materials in Photovoltaics: Efficiency Enhancement and Future Perspectives by Ghulam Dastgeer, Muhammad Wajid Zulfiqar, Sobia Nisar, Rimsha Zulfiqar, Muhammad Imran, Swagata Panchanan, Subhajit Dutta, Kamran Akbar, Alberto Vomiero, Zhiming Wang

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