Morpho-functional groups as an efficient tool for monitoring and management of the Billings reservoir (São Paulo, Brazil) by Ana Carolina Peixoto Chamizo, Cacilda Thais Janson Mercante, Munique de Almeida Bispo Moraes, Clóvis Ferreira do Carmo, Matheus Barbosa Herbst de Oliveira, João Alexandre Saviolo Osti

“…This research applied the Morphology-Based Functional Groups (MBFGs) combined with classical approaches, such as community descriptor species and phytoplankton classes in the Billings reservoir. …”
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Identification of galectin-9 and its antibacterial function in Yellow River carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) by Li Wang, Li Wang, Li Wang, Yuanyuan Hu, Xudong Li, Ziyan Zhang, Nan Wang, Limin Chao, Chengfei Li, Pei Gao, Jinyou Ma, Jinyou Ma, Lei Wang, Xiaojing Xia, Xiaojing Xia

“…IntroductionGalectin-9 is a β-galactoside-binding lectin that functions as a critical pattern recognition receptor (PRR) in the host immune system, initiating immune defense responses by recognizing and binding to pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) on the surface of microorganisms. …”
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Identification, expression profiling and potential functional roles of nuclear receptors in the social aphid Pseudoregma bambucicola by Jianjun Lu, Xiaolei Huang

“…Furthermore, quantitative real-time PCR confirmed caste-specific expression patterns of HR4 and HR39, indicating their potential involvement in morphological differentiation and developmental regulation among castes. …”
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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect cognitive function when controlling for income and cultural factors by Kerri M. Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J. White, Selena E. Bartlett

“…Secondary analysis of the 2018 National Health Survey was conducted to investigate drinking patterns, and their relationships to SES indicators, in the Australian population.ResultsIncome and education showed dissimilar patterns of association with alcohol consumption. …”
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Incident arrhythmias in relation to ventilatory parameters and pulmonary disease: evidence from two prospective cohort studies by Yun-Jiu Cheng, Li-Ping Qu, Yi-Jian Liao, Si-Long Lu, Mei-Ping Lin, Qian He, Jin-Bo Fu, Jun-Chi Li, Wen-Juan Duan, Li-Juan Liu

“…Conclusions Reduced pulmonary function suggested independent associations with incident arrhythmias across supraventricular, ventricular, and conduction system pathologies in two historical cohorts. …”
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COGNITIVE AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES FOUND IN POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN ELDERLY PEOPLE: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW by Ingridy Fátima Alves Rodrigues, Karla Helena Coelho Vilaça e Silva, Andrea Dias Stephanus, Luiz Sérgio Fernandes de Carvalho

“…Original primary studies were included that involved participants with a majority or median age over 60 years, with post-COVID-19 cognitive and functional changes. Results:  Heterogeneity was observed in the samples, with a wide range of clinical characteristics, the most prevalent being: dyspnea, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, and cognitive deficit. …”
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Experimental investigation of gas seepage characteristics in coal seams under gas-water-stress function by Zunguo Zhang, Chao Tang, Yi Chen, Yongqiang Chen, Honghu Zhang, Yifu Zhang

“…When coal samples have low moisture content, their permeability displays a pattern of “increase - decrease - increase” as gas pressure increases. …”
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The characteristics of rural sunroom residences on the Tibetan Plateau: the role of sunrooms, their integration, and impact on functional arrangement by Luyao Chen, Daisuke Sumiyoshi, Matheus Cordeiro, En Li

“…As new residential components, they have brought about changes in the spatial order and usage patterns of housing in various aspects. Therefore, there is a need to understand the sunroom in terms of locals’ residential habits and concepts. …”
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Functional Tests\' Sensitivity and Specificity for Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction: A Scoping Review by Parisa Sedaghati, Mohammad Ghafoori, Ali Parvaneh Sarand

“…Methods: This scoping review conducted an extensive survey of functional tests to assess the ability to RTS after ACL injuries. …”
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Cross-cultural study on social media usage and its correlation with mental health and family functioning by Bdour Alwuqaysi, Alfie Abdul-Rahman, Rita Borgo

“…However, there is limited research on the relationship between social media usage, mental health, and family functioning. To address this gap, we developed a novel mobile app, Social Brain, and conducted a study with 563 social media users to evaluate their preferences for the app's interface and functionality. …”
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The Spatial‐Temporal Alternative Splicing Profile Reveals the Functional Diversity of FXR1 Isoforms in Myogenesis by Wei Wang, Xinhao Fan, Weiwei Liu, Yuxin Huang, Shuhong Zhao, Yalan Yang, Zhonglin Tang

“…The analysis reveals a pervasive and evolutionarily conserved pattern of alternative exon usage throughout myogenic differentiation, with hundreds of skipped exons (SEs) showing developmental regulation, particularly within skeletal muscle. …”
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Exploring the genomic landscape of the GP63 family in Trypanosoma cruzi: Evolutionary dynamics and functional peculiarities. by Luisa Berná, María Laura Chiribao, Sebastián Pita, Fernando Alvarez-Valin, Adriana Parodi-Talice

“…This suggests that these proteins may have evolved under species-specific selective (functional) pressures, resulting in unique amplifications in each parasite species.…”
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Functional Identification Reveals That TaTGA16-2D Promotes Drought and Heat Tolerance by Jingna Ru, Jiamin Hao, Xiaoqian Ji, Bingqing Hao, Jiale Yang, Hongtao Wang, Baoquan Quan, Pengyan Guo, Jiping Zhao, Chao Wang, Huawei Shi, Zhaoshi Xu

“…Whole-genome and segmental duplications were identified as the primary drivers of <i>TaTGA</i> expansion. Expression pattern analysis indicated that <i>TaTGAs</i> are involved in plant development and responses to abiotic stresses, including drought, heat, and cold treatment. …”
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Fractal phototherapy: impact on the structure and function of the retina of rabbits with modelled retinal pigment epithelium atrophy by D. V. Fadeev, N. V. Neroeva, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, V. I. Kotelin, T. A. Pavlenko, O. V. Beznos, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, P. A. Ilyukhin, Yu. S. Timofeev

“…A positive effect of FF on the functional activity of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) may suggest that prescribing a course of FF lasting up to 1 month (20 sessions) in diseases accompanied by a pathology of RGC is advisable, whereas for patients with a pathology of the macular region, such as AMD, an effective improvement in the activity of photoreceptors and bipolar cells could probably be achieved through a 1-week course of FF, conducted under the control of electroretinography.…”
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Effects of digital interventions on neuroplasticity and brain function of individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review by Hyunyoung Lee, Yoomi Shin, Hayoung Moon, Yuna Choi, Anna Lee

“…This review examined relevant existing studies to understand the effects of digital interventions on neuroplasticity and neural functions of individuals with DDs. A systematic review was conducted on PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus databases. …”
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Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions among students in Tokyo, Japan, and London, UK by Joshua Ampofo, Binghai Sun, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Li Qinggong, Wang Changfeng, Le Guoan, Qian Xusheng

“…These findings highlight sleep's critical role in cognitive functions within different cultural contexts.ConclusionThis study underscores sleep quality's importance for academic success and reveals cultural variations influencing sleep patterns among Tokyo and London students. …”
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Spatio‐Temporal Dynamics of Invasive Spartina Alterniflora and Its Functional Traits' Responding to Hydro‐Meteorology by Bolin Fu, Bingyan Yuan, Hang Yao, Weiwei Sun, Mingming Jia, Zuofang Yao, Yeqiao Wang

“…Specifically, for the San Francisco Bay (SFB) of the U.S., the extraction was carried out from 1995 to 2004, while for three representative bays along the coastal zone of China, the extraction was conducted from 2011 to 2020, respectively, and to explore their spatio‐temporal distribution patterns. …”
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Functional Connectivity in Chronic Schizophrenia: An EEG Resting‐State Study with Corrected Imaginary Phase‐Locking by Christophe Domingos, Wiktor Więcławski, Sandra Frycz, Maja Wojcik, Martin Jáni, Olga Dudzińska, Przemysław Adamczyk, Tomas Ros

“…This was accompanied by significant alterations in inter‐ and intra‐hemispheric functional network connectivity patterns, mainly between frontotemporal regions within the theta band and frontoparietal regions within beta/gamma bands. …”
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Human congenital cataract mutation in MYH9 alters F-actin organization and cell functions by Hao Yuan, Zhen-Yu Wang, Jia-Rui Yang, Chen Huang, Liang Zhu, Xue-Min Li

“…Cell counting kit-8 (CCK8), wound-healing and double staining flow cytometry assays were performed to evaluate the proliferation, migration and apoptosis function of transfected cells, respectively. Transmission electron microscope was conducted to observe the alteration of organelle structure. …”
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Aesthetic and functional analysis of mosque entrance areas in Ottoman and Safavid Empires: a comparative study by Masoumeh Khanzadeh

“…The research examines the use of calligraphy, geometric patterns, and religious symbolism in mosque entry imagery to understand how these aspects contribute to the representation of cultural and religious narratives. …”
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