Effect of ZnO NPs on Ovarian Histological Structure and Function in Adult Female Rats by Noori M. Luaibi, Faisal G. Lazim, Haidar J. Muhammed

“…The aim of this study was to find out the effect of ZnO NPs on the histological structure and functions of the ovary, as well as to determine the levels of gonadotropin hormones (FSH and LH). …”
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Continuously Tunable Optical Notch Filter With Functions of a Mirror and a Beam Splitter by Mi-Yun Jeong, Keumcheol Kwak

“…Such filters also have functions as a mirror and a beam splitter. Depending on CLC materials, this simple and easy strategy could be used to prepare filters for applications in VIS and NIR spectral range devices.…”
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Hip Abductor Muscles Strengthening's Effect on Lower Extremity's Function of Runners With Illitotibial Syndrome by Behrooz Imeri, Mehdi Gheitasi

“…Thus, the present study investigated the effect of a special strengthening exercise program for abductor’s muscles according to NSCA protocol, on pain reduction and lower extremity function improvement among elite distance runners with ITBS.Materials and Methods: The subjects of the present study were 32 elite distance runners who were randomly divided into two groups of control and experimental (n=16/group). …”
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Acidic properties of propyl sulfonic acid functionalized SBA-15 catalysts for acetylation of glycerol by Panida Sriratchatchawan, Srisin Eaimsumang, Siwaporn Meejoo Smith, Supakorn Boonyuen, Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai, Apanee Luengnaruemitchai

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Modulating Signal Generation in Aptamer‐Based CNT‐FET Biosensors by Controlling the Functionalization Route by Haosen Miao, Gririraj Manoharan, Ahran Lim, Peter Mirau, Jorge L. Chávez, Chang‐Seuk Lee, Matteo Palma

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A macro-transection model of brain trauma for neuromaterial testing with functional electrophysiological readouts by Jessica Wiseman, Raja Haseeb Basit, Akihiro Suto, Sagnik Middya, Bushra Kabiri, Michael Evans, Vinoj George, Christopher Adams, George Malliaras, Divya Maitreyi Chari

“…Functional recovery in penetrating neurological injury is hampered by a lack of clinical regenerative therapies. …”
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Association of TLR4 expression and genomic instability with renal function markers in diabetic nephropathy by Ayat Rasheed Hameed, Rasha Salih Nuhair

“…Chromosomal abnormalities are associated with diabetic nephropathy and impaired renal function.…”
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Silicon-based MEMS/NEMS empowered by graphene: a scheme for large tunability and functionality by Mengqi Fu, Zhan Shi, Bojan Bošnjak, Robert H. Blick, Elke Scheer, Fan Yang

“…Abstract Integration of graphene in silicon-based micro-/nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) marries the robustness of silicon-based materials with the exceptional physical properties of graphene, drastically enhancing the system’s regulation performance which now is key for many advanced applications in nanotechnology. …”
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Application of a cross-functional approach to optimize the activities of a specialized vehicle depot by Elena A. Kaliberda, Ksenia V. Chemerilova, Olga G. Sheveleva

“…A cross-functional team includes employees of different departments involved in a cross-functional process. …”
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The effect of reality therapy group counseling on pregnant women’s sexual function: An interventional study by Fatemeh Bahadori, Mahtab Attarha, Fatemeh Mehrabi Rezveh

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of reality therapy group counseling on the sexual function of pregnant women. Methods & Materials: This interventional study was conducted with 80 pregnant women referred to health centers in Arak in 2019. …”
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Underthrusting of Tarim Lower Crust Beneath the Tibetan Plateau Revealed by Receiver Function Imaging by Chenglong Wu, Tao Xu, Xiaobo Tian, Ross N. Mitchell, Jiyan Lin, Jianfeng Yang, Xin Wang, Zhanwu Lu

“…We obtained detailed crustal structure across the central ATF using receiver functions recorded by ∼NW–SE oriented linear dense array. …”
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Application of edible insects in bread enrichment; emerging techno-functional opportunities and potential challenges by Alireza Sadeghi, Maryam Ebrahimi, Elham Assadpour, Seid Mahdi Jafari

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Can individual functional improvements be predicted in osteoarthritic patients after total knee arthroplasty? by Sung Eun Kim, Du Hyun Ro, Myung Chul Lee, Hyuk-Soo Han

“…Previous research has focused on identifying factors that affect postoperative functional outcomes. However, there is a paucity of studies predicting individual postoperative improvement following TKA. …”
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The Correlation between Computed Tomography Severity Grade and Pulmonary Function in Interstitial Lung Disease by Hui GAO, Yongbin LIU, Min XIAO, Jing ZHANG, Qin LIU

“…Materials and Methods: Sixty patients with clinical diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) were collected, and chest CT and pulmonary function tests were performed at the same time. …”
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Functional Outcomes of Posterior Decompression in Patients with Neurogenic Claudication due to Lumbar Canal Stenosis by Rex Chandrabose, S Vijaya Anand, Satish Kumar, Prem Anand, Harish Kumar

“…The aim of our study is to assess the functional outcomes of posterior decompression in patients with NC due to lumbar canal stenosis eliminating various heterogeneous factors. …”
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Short intense psychological stress induced by skydiving does not impair intestinal barrier function. by Maria Fernanda Roca Rubio, Ulrika Eriksson, Robert J Brummer, Julia König

“…This study aimed to investigate skydiving as an alternative model to analyse the effect of acute psychological stress on intestinal barrier function.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Twenty healthy subjects participated in a tandem skydive followed by a negative control visit, of which 19 (9 females and 10 males, 25.9 ± 3.7 years) were included in the study. …”
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Sarcopenic phenotype and functional status of skeletal muscles in rheumatoid arthritis patients with biological therapy by O. V. Dobrovolskaya, N. V. Demin, A. Yu. Feklistov, M. V. Kozyreva, N. V. Toroptsova

“…There were no differences in muscle strength depending on the presence of biological therapy, but the functional status of skeletal muscles was significantly better in women who received such treatment.…”
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THE LEFT VENTRICLE DIASTOLIC FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION UNDER THE USE OF DIFFERENT DRUG GROUPS by A. V. Budnevskij, E. S. Ovsjannikov, L. E. Kulikova

“…The diastolic function was assessed via echocardiography in accordance with the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging guidelines (2017). …”
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Correlation between intraoperative mapping and monitoring and functional outcomes following supratentorial glioma surgery by Han-Lin Wu, Po-Cheng Hsu, Sanford P C Hsu, Chun-Fu Lin, Kwong-Kum Liao, Kai-Ming Yang, Chen-Liang Chou, Tsui-Fen Yang

“…Objectives: Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) has long been regarded as the “gold standard” when resecting a supratentorial glioma, as it facilitates the goals of maximal tumor resection and preservation of sensorimotor function. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the ability of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) monitoring or subcortical mapping (SCM), alone or in combination, to predict postoperative functional outcomes in glioma surgery. …”
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Recent Advances, Challenges, and Functional Applications of Natural Phenolic Compounds in the Meat Products Industry by Ting Bai, Xiulian Wang, Wenqing Du, Jie Cheng, Jiamin Zhang, Yin Zhang, Roungdao Klinjapo, Suvaluk Asavasanti, Patchanee Yasurin

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