Structural or functional abnormality of sphincter of Oddi: an important factor for the recurrence of choledocholithiasis after endoscopic treatment by Ye Yang, Zeying Zhao, Shuodong Wu, Dianbo Yao

“…Further improvement of these endoscopic methods or exploration of some novel methods, such as endoscopic endoclip papilloplasty, temporary insertion of a self-expandable metal stent, and combined application of peroral cholangioscopy, may aid in providing more appropriate treatment for patients with choledocholithiasis, repair or protect the function and structure of SO, reduce or prevent the recurrence of bile duct stones, and improve patient outcomes.…”
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Use of a hand-worn accelerometer to measure hand differences in Grooved Pegboard Test by Tércio Apolinário-Souza, Marco Antônio Cavalcanti Garcia, Guilherme Menezes Lage, Lucas Eduardo Antunes Bicalho Bicalho, Nathálya Marinho Gardênia de Holanda Nogueira, Flávia Batalha Gomes Costa, Lidiane Aparecida Fernandes

“…Keywords: motor control, hemispheric specialization, laterality, hand function, dexterity. …”
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Pythagorean Fuzzy Overlap Functions and Corresponding Fuzzy Rough Sets for Multi-Attribute Decision Making by Yongjun Yan, Jingqian Wang, Xiaohong Zhang

“…As a non-associative connective in fuzzy logic, the analysis and research of overlap functions have been extended to many generalized cases, such as interval-valued and intuitionistic fuzzy overlap functions (IFOFs). …”
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Is the Hierarchy of Loss in Functional Ability Evident in Midlife? Findings from a British Birth Cohort. by Elizabeth G Wloch, Diana Kuh, Rachel Cooper

“…In a fully-adjusted model, participants who reported difficulty at the top of the hierarchy at age 43 were 2.85 (95% CI: 1.45-5.60) times more likely to report difficulty with tasks at the bottom of the hierarchy at age 60-64.…”
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Coating of Remdesivir and Ivermectin on silver nanoparticles: A density functional theory and molecular dynamics study by Razieh Morad

“…This study employs Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the adsorption behavior of Remdesivir and Ivermectin on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). …”
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Metaphor Functioning in Military Discourse and Ways of Its Translation into Russian (on Material of English-language Periodicals) by K. A. Degtyarenko, E. V. Kuritskaya

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Evaluation of the Short-term Functional Outcome of Repair of Acute Extensor Tendon Injuries of Foot and Ankle by Anwar Shareef KK MCh, Raj Kumar Manas MCh

“…Ours is an observational study that aims to evaluate the functional outcome of surgical repair of all extensor tendons of the foot and ankle. …”
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The Effect of the Methyl Functional Group on the Physicochemical and Structural Properties of a Synthesized Semi-Aromatic Polyimides by R. Ahmadi, H. Sanaeepur, A. Ebadi Amooghin

“…Aromatic polyimides have been attracted more attention in comparison with other polymeric materials, because of their excellent properties, such as the high thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance. …”
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Characterization of analog rice produced from various carbohydrate sources and their functional components: a review by Dwi Ghina Nadhifa, Meta Mahendradatta, Ariny Poespitasari, Februadi Bastian, Andi Yuyun Adhnitasari

“…This review not only describes the development of analog rice from various carbohydrate sources, including cassava, corn, sago, sorghum, arrowroot, and taro, but also provides information related to the analog rice’s characteristics (physical, chemical, sensory, and morphological), as well as the functional component of more diverse analog rice formulations. …”
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High-quality control of receiver functions using a capsule neural networkKey points by Mona H. Hegazi, Ahmad M. Faried, Omar M. Saad

“…To improve our understanding of the tectonic and seismic processes in this area, more comprehensive imaging of the crustal structure is required. …”
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Association between Depressive Symptoms and Cognitive Function in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. by Sofia M Danna, Eva Graham, Rachel J Burns, Sonya S Deschênes, Norbert Schmitz

“…Diabetes patients with lower cognitive function are more likely to suffer poorer health outcomes. …”
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Evaluating the Effects of Executive Functions and Intervention Based on Cognitive Games on the Neurological Problems in Dyslexic Students by Yeganeh Khadem Ali, Emad Yousefi, Mahin Askari

“…Results: The results of multivariate covariance analysis showed that both the intervention of executive functions and the intervention based on cognitive games have a significant effect on reducing the neurological problems in dyslexic students, but the educational package of cognitive games has a more significant effect in reduction of neurological problems. …”
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The results of the analysis of the research-methodological functions of the test current control of knowledge for natural sciences in MGRI by E. S. Gaponenko, V. N. Komarov

“…The analysis of research and methodological functions of the current knowledge control on the basics of paleontology, general stratigraphy and historical geology, performed with the help of test tasks, was conducted from the spring semester of 2014 to the spring semester of 2019 inclusive. …”
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From Claims to Choices: How Health Information Shapes Consumer Decisions in the Functional Food Market by Concetta Nazzaro, Anna Uliano, Marco Lerro, Marcello Stanco

“…These findings underscore the importance of effective health-related messaging in promoting functional foods and suggest that general health claims may resonate more broadly with consumers than specialised ones. …”
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The Beta-Cell Function and Glucose Profile of Newly Diagnosed Acromegalic Patients with Normal Glucose Tolerance by Quanya Sun, Xiaoqing Li, Peili Chen, Lili Chen, Xiaolong Zhao

“…Untreated acromegaly is a nature model for unveiling the diabetogenic effects of GH. CGMS can uncover more glucose profile of acromegaly. This study aimed to evaluate the insulin resistance (IR), β-cell function, and glycemic spectrum of patients with newly diagnosed acromegaly with normal glucose tolerance (NGT). …”
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Functional compounds in tropical fruit processing by-products and intrinsic factors affecting their composition: A review by María Romero-Martínez, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro, Claudia De Paula

“…It is necessary to further study the factors that influence the composition of these compounds, as well as the development of more efficient and sustainable extraction methods. …”
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The evolution of Indonesian SAI maturity: Oversight, insight, and foresight functions of health-themed performance audits by Nico Andrianto, J Basuki, R. Luki Karunia, Nurliah Nurdin

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A clinical and functional system for patients with accommodation disorders subjected to excimer laser correction of hypermetropia by O. S. Kuznetsova, S. V. Balalin

“…The clinical and functional rehabilitation system in patients with mild and moderate hyperopia and accommodation disorders applied before and after FemtoLASIK helps achieve maximum clinical and functional results 1 month after the operation and yields the best results in accommodation disorders treatment.…”
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Sex differences in the genetics of autism spectrum disorder and their impact on gene expression associated with mitochondrial function by María de los Angeles Carcamo, Rodrigo A. Quintanilla, William Tiznado, Lina M. Ruiz

“…Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social-communicative skills and is characterized by restricted and stereotyped behaviors. It affects more males, with a ratio of 4:1, and has a prevalence of 1:54 children. …”
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Cut management of Tithonia diversifolia as a function of regrowth ages: a physiological and morphological approach by M.N.S. Souza, L.D. Tuffi Santos, L.M.S. Donato, R.E. Barros, V.D. Machado, L.C. Geraseev

“…A linear reduction in the function of the plant's age was observed for transpiration. …”
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