Expression and functional characterization of His-tagged prestin in Chinese hamster ovary cells. by Ryosei Motoo, Hisashi Sugimoto, Yasunori Donjo, Tomokazu Yoshizaki, Michio Murakoshi

“…The electromotility of outer hair cell is considered to be based on voltage-dependent conformational changes in the motor protein prestin. The structure and function of prestin have been increasingly examined in recent years. …”
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Early Aggressive Immunotherapy Improves Functional Outcome in Chronic Immune Sensory Polyradiculopathy by Jasmine Shimin Koh, James Wei Min Tung, Genevieve Lynn Yu Tan-Yu, Thirugnanam Umapathi

“…Patients typically present with severe sensory ataxia, normal motor examination, unsteady gait, and normal nerve conduction studies (NCS). …”
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A Self-Adaptive Serious Game to Improve Motor Learning Among Older Adults in Immersive Virtual Reality: Short-Term Longitudinal Pre-Post Study on Retention and Transfer by Gauthier Everard, Louise Declerck, Thierry Lejeune, Martin Gareth Edwards, Justine Bogacki, Cléo Reiprich, Kelly Delvigne, Nicolas Legrain, Charles Sebiyo Batcho

“…ConclusionsThese findings provide perspectives for the use of iVR to improve motor learning in older adults through delivering self-adaptive serious games targeting motor and cognitive functions. …”
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Current Principles of Functional Gait Rehabilitation in Adults with Foot Drop after a Stroke by Alexandra Ionela PRALA, Luminita Ionela GEORGESCU, Mirela Carmen DAN

“…Introduction: Stroke causes muscle weakness and atrophy, which leads to functional and mobility disorders. Muscle weakness of the lower limb is closely related to decreased gait performance, endurance and speed. …”
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Modification of the toronto rehabilitation institute—hand function test for integration into robot-assisted therapy: technical validation and usability by Aisha Raji, Stephanie DiNunzio, Andrew Whitmell, Cesar Marquez-Chin, Milos R. Popovic

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HYDRAULIC UNITS FOR DRIVING SYSTEMS OF RUNNING EQUIPMENT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY by A. Ja. Kotlobai, A. A. Kotlobai, V. F. Tamelo

“…The paper presents results of mathematical modeling of hydraulic systems equipped with the discrete flow distributor. Analysis of a dual-motor hydraulic drive operation has shown the following results: a discrete flow distributor ensures independent load mode of the current consumer circuit operation from the load mode of the second consumer circuit within a wide range of loads; rational value of working fluid flow discretization parameter is the following value interval k = 4–6, maximum value of parameter efficiency is reached when an angular velocity of a distributor rotor coincides with the angular velocity of a pump shaft; discrete flow distributor provides a possibility to change parameters of hydraulic flow feeding in consumers’ pressure lines within a wide range due to changes in geometrical parameters of the design; discrete flow distributor should be installed either close to the pump or be integrated into its design. …”
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Study of the functional diagram and algorithm of tracking system for electrodynamic braking of DC electric train by V. A. Baranov, I. P. Vikulov, A. A. Kiselev, A. S. Maznev

“…One of the key ways to save operating costs in suburban traffic on lines electrified with direct current is to increase the return of electric energy when the drivers use the regenerative braking mode.Electrodynamic braking control systems that track the magnitude of the voltage of the contact network  can increase the percentage of return of electric energy from the use of regenerative braking due to the rapid redistribution of energy generated by traction motors. …”
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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

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Combined therapy with contralateral controlled functional electrical stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation for early post-stroke hand dysfunction by Zibo Liu, Lichun Wang, Mushao Hou, Sha Li, Hongli Zhang, Hongling Li

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Trimetazidine stimulates intracellular Ca2+ transients and zebrafish locomotor activity in spinal neurons by Sara Bernardi, Sara Vitolo, Chiara Gabellini, Maria Marchese, Elisabetta Ferraro

“…By this elegant tool, we demonstrated, for the first time, that TMZ promotes an increase of intracellular Ca2+ transients in zebrafish spinal neurons likely enhancing motor neuron firing, which correlates with enhanced motor performance induced by this drug. …”
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A polytherapy approach demonstrates therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of SOD1 associated amyotrophic lateral sclerosisResearch in context by Jeremy S. Lum, Mikayla L. Brown, Natalie E. Farrawell, Rachael Bartlett, Christen G. Chisholm, Jody Gorman, Anthony Dosseto, Florian Dux, Lachlan E. McInnes, Heath Ecroyd, Luke McAlary, Peter J. Crouch, Paul S. Donnelly, Justin J. Yerbury

“…Furthermore, we assessed and compared the effects of CET- and CuATSM-treatment on disease onset, motor function, survival and neuropathological features in SOD1G93A mice. …”
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Age-related differences of subjective visual vertical perception in adults—a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study by Jun Lu, Jun Lu, Xiang Gong, Meng-Huan Wang, Ruo-Xin Zhao, Yu-Chen Wang, Ying-Ying Shen, Rong Cao, Guang-Xu Xu, Guang-Xu Xu

“…BackgroundThe perception of Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV) is crucial for postural orientation and significantly reflects an individual’s postural control ability, relying on vestibular, visual, and somatic sensory inputs to assess the Earth’s gravity line. The neural mechanisms and aging effects on SVV perception, however, remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study seeks to examine aging-related changes in SVV perception and uncover its neurological underpinnings through functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsIn a comparative study of 19 young and 19 older adults, the standardized SVV task executed in Eprime 3.0 software evaluated participants’ SVV orientation and uncertainty. …”
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Securing Electric Vehicle Performance: Machine Learning-Driven Fault Detection and Classification by Mahbub Ul Islam Khan, Md. Ilius Hasan Pathan, Mohammad Mominur Rahman, Md. Maidul Islam, Mohammed Arfat Raihan Chowdhury, Md. Shamim Anower, Md. Masud Rana, Md. Shafiul Alam, Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Shohanur Islam Sobuj, Md. Babul Islam, Veerpratap Meena, Francesco Benedetto

“…Electric vehicles (EVs) are commonly recognized as environmentally friendly modes of transportation. They function by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy using different types of motors, which aligns with the sustainable principles embraced by smart cities. …”
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El Aprendizaje-Servicio Universitario en la Educación Física escolar: una revisión sistemática (University Service-Learning in school Physical Education: A Systematic Review) by Olatz Bastarrica, María Teresa Vizcarra Morales, Judit Martínez-Abajo, Ana Luisa López-Vélez

“…The service proposals were mostly addressed to populations with functional or cultural diversity. Key words: systematic literature review, service learning, initial formation, motor game, body expression. …”
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Surgical treatment of disloced fracture of the scapula column and glenoid: A 22-year follow-up by Mladenović Desimir, Mladenović Marko, Stojiljković Predrag, Micić Ivan, Karalejić Saša

“…Most scapular fractures are caused by highimpact blunt injuries, often as the result of motor vehicle accidents, fall from height, etc. …”
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The cerebral correlates of set-shifting: an fMRI study of the trail making test by Moll Jorge, Oliveira-Souza Ricardo de, Moll Fernanda Tovar, Bramati Ivanei Edson, Andreiuolo Pedro Angelo

“…These findings are in line with clinico-anatomic and functional neuroimaging data that point to a critical role of the dorsolateral and medial prefrontal cortices as well as the intraparietal sulci in the regulation of cognitive flexibility, intention, and the covert execution of saccades/anti-saccades. …”
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Improving the Dynamics of an Electrical Drive Using a Modified Controller Structure Accompanied by Delayed Inputs by Konrad Urbanski, Dariusz Janiszewski

“…The modification involves adding a delay line, with the outputs of the individual line segments summed with a weighting method, as detailed in the paper. …”
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A greedy assist-as-needed controller for end-effect upper limb rehabilitation robot based on 3-DOF potential field constraints by Yue Lu, Yue Lu, Yue Lu, Zixuan Lin, Zixuan Lin, Zixuan Lin, Yahui Li, Yahui Li, Yahui Li, Jinwang Lv, Jinwang Lv, Jinwang Lv, Jiaji Zhang, Jiaji Zhang, Jiaji Zhang, Cong Xiao, Cong Xiao, Cong Xiao, Ye Liang, Xujiao Chen, Tao Song, Tao Song, Guohong Chai, Guohong Chai, Guohong Chai, Guokun Zuo, Guokun Zuo, Guokun Zuo, Guokun Zuo

“…It has been proven that robot-assisted rehabilitation training can effectively promote the recovery of upper-limb motor function in post-stroke patients. Increasing patients’ active participation by providing assist-as-needed (AAN) control strategies is key to the effectiveness of robot-assisted rehabilitation training. …”
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Driving Abilities and Wearing-Off in Parkinson’s Disease: A Driving Simulation Study by Massimo Marano, Matteo Esposito, Gabriele Sergi, Francesca Proietti, Adriano Bonura, Stefano Toro, Alessandro Magliozzi, Gaia Anzini, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro

“…This study aimed to (i) compare driving performance between DwP during different motor states and healthy controls and (ii) assess the impact of add-on therapies on driving abilities. …”
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Content Validity of a New Soccer (Football) Return-to-Play Test: The RONDO-TEST by Sergi Matas, Carlos Lalín, Francisco Corbi, Antoni Planas-Anzano, José M. Moya, Sebastià Mas-Alòs, Xavier Peirau-Terés

“…Objectives: The aim was to assess the content validity of a new field test on general and soccer-specific motor skills before return to play. Methods: The RONDO-TEST was assessed by a Delphi panel for its content validity. …”
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