Effects of short-term air pollution on aerobic performance and forced vital capacity (FVC): An experimental analysis by Imam Safei, Yudhi Teguh Pambudi, Dadan Resmana

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Multi-frequency EEG and multi-functional connectivity graph convolutional network based detection method of patients with Alzheimer’s disease by Yujian Liu, Libing An, Haiqiang Yang, Shuzhi Sam Ge

“…The method conducts multi-frequency analysis of power spectral density (PSD) features across five EEG frequency bands (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma) and constructs two functional connectivity networks based on mutual information and Pearson correlation coefficients. …”
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Correlation of the severity of the clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia with respiratory function parameters in the post-COVID period by Slobodan Belic, Andjelka Ivanovic, Aleksandra Todorovic, Nikola Maric, Sandra Milic, Jovan Perić, Mihailo Stjepanović, Snjezana Krajisnik, Ivana Milosevic, Jelena Jankovic

“…This study aimed to present the correlation between the severity of the clinical presentation of the disease and the results of respiratory function tests conducted within 6 months after hospital discharge. …”
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Multimodal abnormalities of brain function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of neuroimaging studies by Xingyao Chen, Xingyao Chen, Xingyao Chen, Nuo Chen, Nuo Chen, Nuo Chen, Peng Lai, Peng Lai, Yiqi Sun, Jie Yu, Ming Xin, Deliang Zhu, Fanrong Liang, Fanrong Liang, Fanrong Liang, Qian Song, Shirui Cheng, Shirui Cheng, Shirui Cheng, Zhengjie Li, Zhengjie Li, Zhengjie Li, Zhengjie Li

“…In this meta-analysis, we integrated the existing data, delineating a pattern of coherent results from the encompassed studies.MethodsA systematic search of neuroimaging studies investigating the brain activity differences between CLBP and Healthy controls (HCs) was conducted in seven databases up to December 22, 2024. …”
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Assessment of Proximate, Vitamins, In Vitro Antioxidant, and Functional Properties of Some Polyherbal Formulations as Prospective Botanical Candidates for Pharmaceutical Applicatio... by Abubakar Mannir Rawayau, Aliyu Sani Yandoma, F Lawal Muhammad, Nasir Rufa'i, Ahmed Sani, A Halliru

“…Study’s Novelty/Excerpt • This study evaluates the combined effects of Turmeric, Coriander, and Mint (TCM) leaves on nutritional, functional, and antioxidant properties in polyherbal formulations, showing their superior glucose absorption capacity and antioxidant activity compared to single herbs…”
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Discrete Optimization of Software-Controlled Modes of Heat Treatment of Concrete Products in Heat-Technological Facilities by A. M. Niyakovskii, V. N. Romaniuk, Yu. V. Yatskevich, A. N. Chichko

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Decoding the striatum of drug-naive patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder: a transcriptome and longitudinal functional magnetic resonance imaging study by Yiding Han, Haohao Yan, Xiaoxiao Shan, Huabing Li, Feng Liu, Ping Li, Dongsheng Lv, Jingping Zhao, Wenbin Guo

“…We recruited 49 drug-naive OCD patients and 53 healthy controls, conducting clinical assessments and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) scans pre- and post-4-week paroxetine treatment. …”
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Obesity-related alterations of intrinsic functional architecture: a resting-state fMRI study based on the human connectome project by Tongtong Wang, Todd Jackson, Matthew Lock, Hui Li, Jin Yan, Qian Zhuang, Shuaiyu Chen

“…The current study adopted a data-driven approach to investigate obesity-associated intrinsic functional architecture and neurotransmitter receptor patterns.MethodsResting-state fMRI data were acquired from 198 obese and 291 healthy weight individuals from the Human Connectome Project. …”
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Improving time series forecasting in frequency domain using a multi resolution dual branch mixer with noise insensitive ArcTanLoss by Yahao Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhou, Yichi Zhang, Shuai Li, Shurui Liu

“…Extensive experiments conducted on seven different datasets have validated the effectiveness of our proposed model and loss function.…”
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Assessing hand motor function in chronic immune-mediated neuropathies: a proof-of-concept study using a data glove by Elisa Gilliam, Pascal Achenbach, Gernot J. Suemmermann, Manuel N. Wessely, Peter Rossmanith, Maike F. Dohrn, Jörg B. Schulz, Anne Waschbisch, Robert Brunkhorst

“…We examined the patients’ hand function using a data glove which quantifies the active range of motion (ROM) of the hand based on three different movement patterns. …”
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Auto-Probabilistic Mining Method for Siamese Neural Network Training by Arseniy Mokin, Alexander Sheshkus, Vladimir L. Arlazarov

“…These findings highlight the potential effectiveness of the developed loss function and mining method in addressing a wide range of pattern recognition challenges.…”
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Maintenance of Bodily Expressions Modulates Functional Connectivity Between Prefrontal Cortex and Extrastriate Body Area During Working Memory Processing by Jie Ren, Mingming Zhang, Shuaicheng Liu, Weiqi He, Wenbo Luo

“…Therefore, the two primary goals of this study were to examine whether the emotional bodies would elicit heightened brain activity among areas such as the PFC and extrastriate body area (EBA) and whether the emotional effects subsequently modulate the functional connectivity patterns for active maintenance during delay periods. …”
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Trade-Offs Between Hydraulic Efficiency and Safety in Cotton (<i>Gossypium hirsutum</i> L.) Stems Under Elevated CO₂ and Salt Stress by Qing Zhao, Jinliang Chen, Jian Kang, Shaozhong Kang

“…Specifically, eS significantly reduced stem hydraulic conductivity under aC conditions and decreased vessel diameter but increased the proportion of small-diameter vessels and enhanced implosion resistance ((t/b)²), which strengthened the xylem’s resistance to salt-induced embolism. eC altered the response pattern of xylem hydraulic conductivity and embolism resistance to salt stress, with increased vessel diameter enhancing hydraulic conductivity but reducing xylem resistance to embolism. …”
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Functional traits as indicators of maize (Zea mays L.) strategies to cope with Zn, Pb and Cr heavy metal-induced stress by Lina Fusaro, Francesca Lanni, Laura Varone, Giuseppina Falasca, Silvia Serranti, Riccardo Gasbarrone, Davide Gattabria, Vincenza Cozzolino, Alessandro Piccolo, Fausto Manes

“…Results revealed distinct response patterns: tolerance to Zn, without adverse effects on photosynthetic traits; resistance to Pb, mediated by increased RD and photoprotection through change in reflectance indices; and sensitivity to Cr highlighted by severe functional impairments of all the studied photosynthetic traits and structural root damages. …”
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The relationship between social isolation and cognitive function in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a latent profile analysis by Minghua Han, Hongxia Wu, Huize Xu, Jian Zhao, Zhongwen Chang, Qian Zhao

“…Latent profile analysis was conducted to categorize social isolation in older COPD patients. …”
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the improvement of negative symptoms and functioning in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Yu Hong, Yiyun Chen, Yinglin Bai, Wenfei Tan

“…This study aims to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the effects of CBT on negative symptoms and function in schizophrenia.…”
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Assessment of combined transposition of the inferior oblique muscle belly without disinsertion and contralateral inferior oblique recession for treating asymmetric inferior oblique... by Xiaolin Yin, Lei Jin, Qian Li, Te Fu, Longge Sun

“…Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 23 patients with asymmetric IOOA. IOBT was performed on the less affected eye of the patient, while the contralateral inferior oblique recession was conducted on the more affected eye. …”
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Genome-wide analysis of DnaJA proteins in Nicotiana tabacum reveals NtDnaJA3 responses to drought stress by Qiao Wang, Lijun Meng, Zechao Qu, Huan Su, Jiemeng Tao, Peng Lu, Chenfeng Hua, Jinbang Wang, Jianfeng Zhang, Peijian Cao, Jingjing Jin

“…Abstract Background DnaJA proteins, a prominent subfamily of the DnaJ family, function as molecular chaperones that respond to various external stresses. …”
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What do we know about nursing practice in relation to functional ability limitations, frailty and models of care among older people in home- and facility-based care: a scoping revi... by Ida Røed Flyum, Edith Roth Gjevjon, Anna Josse Eklund, Gunilla Borglin

“…A descriptive analysis was conducted where the identified patterns were organised and categorised with the support of the Pattern, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and research Recommendations framework (PAGER). …”
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Influence of TIPS on laboratory and cardiac parameters in patients with Budd-Chiari Syndrome by Enaam Ali Al Mowafy, Mohamed Saber Hafez, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Ahmed Elganzory, Ethar Mokhtar Badran, Zeinab M. Hefny

“…Conclusion TIPS improved renal and hepatic function parameters. With respect to cardiac function, although changes in LAVI, E-velocity and GLS were mild and remained within the normal range but 6-month changes of GLS were positive showing an improvement by TIPS. …”
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