Assessment of the Short-Term Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Trigger Points Release Used in Functional Disorders of the Masticatory Muscles by Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Łukasz Kopacz, Roman Ardan, Marta Grzegocka, Edward Kijak

“…Latent trigger points located in the muscles can interfere with muscular movement patterns, cause cramps, and reduce muscle strength. …”
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Developing an early warning land degradation indicator based on geostatistical analysis of Ecosystem Functional Types dynamics by Cristina Domingo-Marimon, Małgorzata Jenerowicz-Sanikowska, Lluís Pesquer, Marek Ruciński, Michał Krupiński, Edyta Woźniak, Anna Foks-Ryznar, Mohammad Abdul Quader

“…This study evaluates the effectiveness of Ecosystem Functional Attributes (EFAs) and Ecosystem Functional Types (EFTs) as early warning indicators of ecosystem degradation. …”
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Influence of exercise interventions on functional movement screen scores in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ali Asghar Maleki, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Mohamad Ali Biabangard, Hooman Minoonejad

“…Abstract The functional movement screen (FMS) is a widely recognized tool for evaluating movement patterns and identifying potential injury risks in athletes. …”
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Phytoplankton functional group dynamics and environmental drivers in a tropical monomictic lake (Lake Yambo, Philippines) by Dimple May Gianne Q. Dumaguit, Maxine A.D. Mowe, Rey Donne S. Papa

“…Seasonal patterns governed thermal stratification and mixing, which, in turn, regulated vertical nutrient gradients. …”
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Effects of plant functional group removal on caterpillars (Gynaephora alpherakii) performance and plant production in an alpine meadow by Rui Cao, Han Chen, Jingran Cai, Chen Hang, Ziyu Zhang, Yingchun Miao, Peng Xie

“…To elucidate these, we conducted a series of experiments consisting of (1) a two-factor field experiment, where we manipulated the forb abundance and caterpillar presence to assess their interactive effects on plant productivity and caterpillar performance, (2) a field complementary shelter addition experiment, designed to isolate and evaluate the effects of microclimatic changes resulting from forb removal, and (3) a confirmatory microcosm experiment to validate the field findings under controlled by monitoring the herbivory patterns. …”
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RNA editing-induced structural and functional adaptations of NAD9 in Triticum aestivum under drought stress by Nermin G. Mohamed, Ahmed M. Ramadan, Ahmed M. Ramadan, Marwa Amer, Yasser Morsy, Yasser Morsy, Rasha A. Mohamed, Osama A. M. Said, Afnan A. Alnufaei, Mona I M. Ibrahim, Sameh E. Hassanein, Sameh E. Hassanein, Hala F. Eissa, Hala F. Eissa

“…Protein models were generated using AlphaFold, with functional predictions and structure verification conducted using various bioinformatics tools to investigate the effect of RNA editing on protein level.ResultsThe results showed significant RNA editing events, especially C-to-T conversions, in the nad9 gene across different drought exposure times. …”
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Diversity and functional roles of endophytic and rhizospheric microorganisms in Ophioglossum vulgatum L.: implications for bioactive compound synthesis by Xian-Nv Long, Xian-Nv Long, Xian-Nv Long, Xing-Kai Zhang, Yue Wu, Shu-Shuang Tang, Tai-Xiong Zheng, Di Chen, Guan-Hua Cao, Guan-Hua Cao, Guan-Hua Cao, Xu-Hong Zhou, Sen He, Sen He, Sen He

“…Alpha/beta diversity analyses showed higher microbial richness in rhizosphere soil than in plant tissues. Functional predictions (PICRUSt2/FUNGuild) linked endophytic and rhizospheric bacteria to metabolism, human diseases, and biological systems. …”
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Cognitive functions in patients suffering from hypertension and hypothyroidism with retrospective evaluation of control over disease compensation. by M. I. Lesiv

“…A detailed analysis of the patterns of the ACE-R scale revealed that patients in Group I had a significantly lower score in the memory domain (22.68±0.96, p=0.037); patients in Group II had a low score in the concentration domain (15.85±1.14, p=0.045) and executive functions domain (11.62±8.63, p=0.041). …”
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Seasonal Temperature Distributions and Variations in Salt Marshes: Field Investigation and Numerical Simulation by Xiayang Yu, Xinghua Xu, Lucheng Zhan, Haifeng Cheng, Pei Xin

“…The response of soil temperature to air and tidal water temperatures exhibited a damped and delayed pattern. In contrast, tide‐induced porewater circulations near the creek facilitated the temperature responses. …”
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Evaluation of long-term pulmonary functions after COVID-19 infection in children: a longitudinal observational cohort study by Muhammet F Korkmaz, Gülsüm E Şenkan, Şefika Elmas Bozdemir, Merve Korkmaz, İbrahim Koç, Behiye Oral

“…Eight patients (24%) had abnormal pulmonary functions; among them, seven had an obstructive pattern (21%) and one had a restrictive pattern (3%). …”
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Exploring the Impact of Streets’ Syntactic Properties on the Urban Functions and Land Use: Insights from Spatial Network Analysis by Aya Furat Alobaydi, Dhirgham Alobaydi, Sally Fakhri Abdullah

“… This study employs an integrated research model to examine the syntax properties of the historic urban network in older Baghdad, explaining how spatial configurations affect urban functions and land use. The relationship between the street network and land use pattern is again the focus for architects and urban planners trying to revitalize historic urban cores. …”
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The association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and pulmonary function: evidence from NHANES 2007–2012 by Miaoyan Liu, Chaofeng Gao, Jinggeng Li, Yibo Zhang, Rui Gao, Chaoting Yang, Jian Zhang

“…However, the correlation between FEV1/FVC and NHHR showed a nonlinear U-shaped pattern. Suggesting differential impacts of NHHR on various lung function indicators. …”
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Variability in Water Temperature Vertical Distribution and Advective Influences: Observations from Early Summer 2021 in the Central Yellow Sea by Baekjin Kim, Seonghyeon Kim, Soonyeol Kwon, Donhyug Kang, Eung Kim

“…This study confirms that vertical water temperature variations result from a complex interaction between various advection patterns, with southward tide-induced residual currents (C3, approximately 12%) playing a key dynamic role.…”
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Integrated commercial and low-fishmeal fermented feed boosts survival and modulates intestinal microbiota in pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by Yanbo Cheng, Lanfen Fan, Yifei Liu, Kuiying Su, Guohuan Xu

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Neural Correlates of Flight Acceleration in Pigeons: Gamma-Band Activity and Local Functional Network Dynamics in the AId Region by Suchen Li, Zhuo Tang, Mengmeng Li, Lifang Yang, Zhigang Shang

“…Flight behavior in pigeons is governed by intricate neural mechanisms that regulate movement patterns and flight dynamics. Among various kinematic parameters, flight acceleration provides critical information for the brain to modulate movement intensity, speed, and direction. …”
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Comparing functional state of retina, macula, and optic nerve in preterm children and full-term children at school age by Mai A. Mohammed, Amr M. Elhady

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the retinal, macular, and optic nerve functions, using electrophysiological tests, in preterm children at school age to healthy controls. …”
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Bioinformatics and Functional Validation of <i>CqPRX9L1</i> in <i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> by Hongxia Guo, Linzhuan Song, Yufa Wang, Li Zhao, Chuangyun Wang

“…In this study, a preliminary functional analysis of <i>CqPRX9L1</i> was conducted. …”
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The Influence of Functional Rehabilitation Braces with Resistance on Joint Coordination and ACL Force in Martial Artists Following ACL Reconstruction by Xiaoyan Wang, Haojie Li

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Evaluation of ciliary functions and ciliary beat frequency via cell culture method in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia by Nagehan Emiralioğlu, Nural Kiper, Deniz Doğru, Ebru Yalçın, Mina Gharibzadeh Hızal, Sanem Eryılmaz Polat, Gökçen Dilşa Tuğcu, Önder Günaydın, Pergin Atilla, Elif Bilgiç, Bengisu Kaya, Rümeysa Hekimoğlu, Uğur Özçelik

“…There was no significant difference in the beat frequency of PCD patients before and after cell culture. Ciliary function analysis showed the similar beating pattern before and after cell culture in patients with PCD. …”
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Influence of livelihood functional diversity on agro-food systems in rural communities from different macro regions of Brazil by Rodrigo Jesus Silva, Gabriela Bielefeld Nardoto, Luiz Antônio Martinelli

“…This study was conducted in three macro regions of Brazil, through semi-structured questionnaire interviews conducted in 1012 households to verify details about food patterns, self-consumption farms, and socioeconomic conditions. …”
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