The association between stereoscopic vision and cognitive function on community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study by Yeon Jung Park, Hyun Jin Cho, Kiyoung Kim, Chang Won Won, Miji Kim

“…Abstract Background Visual impairment is associated with cognitive dysfunction in older adults; however, a relationship between stereopsis and cognitive function remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between stereopsis and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults. …”
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COMPARISON OF THE DISORDERED MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF THE LEFT ATRIUM AFTER ANTRAL ISOLATION OF PULMONARY VEINS BY RADIOFREQUENCY OR CRYOBALLOON ABLATION by I. N. Mamchur, T. Yu. Chichkova, S. E. Mamchur, N. S. Bokhan, M. P. Romanova, E. A. Khomenko

“…The significant decrease found in LA pumping function, more prominent in radiofrequency group just after the procedure, with further improvement to the 5th day after procedure. …”
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Mean-Median Compromise Method: A Novel Deepest Voting Function Balancing Range Voting and Majority Judgment by Ruffin-Benoît M. Ngoie, Selain K. Kasereka, Jean-Aimé B. Sakulu, Kyandoghere Kyamakya

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A window into the human immune system: comprehensive characterization of the complexity of antibody complementary-determining regions in functional antibodies by Oscar Mejias-Gomez, Andreas V. Madsen, Kerstin Skovgaard, Lasse E. Pedersen, J. Preben Morth, Timothy P. Jenkins, Peter Kristensen, Steffen Goletz

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Superior monocular visual function but compromised binocular balance in precision shooters compared to age and refraction matched controls by Izabela K. Garaszczuk, Wiktoria Jenczewska, Magdalena Asejczyk

“…Abstract Shooting sports demand exceptional visual performance, yet detailed assessments of visual function in precision shooters remain limited. This cross-sectional study evaluated 28 pistol and rifle shooters and 20 age- and refractive-error-matched non-athletic controls. …”
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Closing the diagnostic gap: A narrative review of recent advances in functional MRI diagnostics in spinal cord injury by Christian J. Entenmann, Katharina Kersting, Peter Vajkoczy, Anna Zdunczyk

“…Material and methods: This study reviews advanced MRI modalities and their potential to provide quantifiable insights into spinal cord microstructure and function. It also explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in analyzing complex datasets to support more comprehensive diagnostics. …”
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Evaluation of autonomic nervous system functions in frame of heart rate variability in children with inflammatory bowel disease in remission by Helen Aghdasi-Bornaun, Günsel Kutluk, Gonca Keskindemirci, Kazım Öztarhan, Reyhan Dedeoğlu, Nuh Yılmaz, Öykü Tosun

“…The aim of our study was to assess autonomic function in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in remission using Power Spectral Analysis of HRV. …”
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Genetic organisation, mobility and predicted functions of genes on integrated, mobile genetic elements in sequenced strains of Clostridium difficile. by Michael S M Brouwer, Philip J Warburton, Adam P Roberts, Peter Mullany, Elaine Allan

“…Additionally, using bioinformatics, we updated previous gene annotations and predicted novel functions for the accessory gene products on these new elements.…”
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Surface Properties of Coatings Based on Iron Amino-Functionalized Oxides Deposited on DH 36 Steel Plates for Shipbuilding by Maria Luisa Testa, Carla Calabrese, Valeria La Parola, Cristina Scolaro, Annamaria Visco, Simone Cappello, Leonarda Francesca Liotta

“…The development of eco-friendly paint formulations is part of the transition process to more sustainable materials, which involves many industries such as offshore and shipbuilding, where the deterioration of steel in seawater is a key factor. …”
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Successful preservation of functional right kidney with giant stones: A rare Chinese case report with literature review by Quanlei Wang, Xiyin Ye, Xiaohui Feng, Ting Lin, JingJing Liu, Yongdong Zhu, Yuanzan Zhu, Eddie Cheung, Jingxing Dai, Wanhong Liang, Yuan Liang, Sangui Wang

“…Timely treatment of kidney stones early should arouse more attention worldwide.…”
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Climate and soil factors drive the functional and phylogenetic assembly of Qinghai-Tibetan grassland communities via multiple paths by Xiaomei Kang, Yanjun Liu, Xinyang Wu, Lijie Duan, Jiachang Jiang, Aoran Zhang, Wei Qi

“…Elucidating the functional and phylogenetic community structures is essential for understanding coexistence of plant species and biodiversity within ecosystems. …”
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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 aimed to fit an indicator of the functional diversity of livelihood activities to assess the heterogeneity of socioeconomic conditions and their influence on agro-food changes in rural communities in Brazil. …”
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Differences in functional outcomes for adult patients with prosthodontically-treated and -untreated shortened dental arches: a systematic review. by Saadika Khan, Alfred Musekiwa, Usuf M E Chikte, Ridwaan Omar

“…Relevant outcomes assessed were: functioning ability, patient satisfaction and harmful effects on oral structures.…”
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Distribution of C30 carotenoid biosynthesis genes suggests habitat adaptation function in insect-adapted and nomadic Lactobacillaceae by Tom Eilers, Marie Legein, Jari Temmermans, Jelle Dillen, Ine Vandendriessche, Koen Sandra, Peter A. Bron, Stijn Wittouck, Sarah Lebeer

“…The production of carotenoids, particularly C30 forms, has been documented in some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes. However, their function, distribution and ecology beyond photosynthesizing organisms remains understudied. …”
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Using prior information to individualize start item selection when assessing physical functioning with the EORTC CAT Core by Morten Aa. Petersen, Hugo Vachon, Johannes M. Giesinger, Mogens Groenvold, on behalf of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Group

“…We assessed the potential for using such cross-domain information to individualize start item selection for the EORTC CAT Core physical functioning. Methods The potential for predicting physical functioning (PF) scores from each of the 14 other domains using linear regression was assessed in an international, mixed sample comprising 10,084 cancer patient assessments. …”
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Measurement of the Functional Size of Web Analytics Implementation: A COSMIC-Based Case Study Using Machine Learning by Ammar Abdallah, Alain Abran, Munthir Qasaimeh, Malik Qasaimeh, Bashar Abdallah

“…To fully leverage Google Analytics and derive actionable insights, web analytics practitioners must go beyond standard implementation and customize the setup for specific functional requirements, which involves additional web development efforts. …”
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Impact of Trophic Mode-Driven <i>Chlorella</i> Biomass on Vegan Food Emulsions: Exploring Structure and Functionality by Sheyma Khemiri, Albano Joel Santos, Anabela Raymundo

“…Hetero-<i>Chlorella</i> contributed to more structured emulsions, revealed by higher values of the viscoelastic functions (G′, G″, and G⁰_N), indicating a complex three-dimensional network (<i>p</i> < 0.05), while Auto-<i>Chlorella</i> excelled in augmenting dietary elements (<i>p</i> < 0.05), leading to emulsions rich in antioxidants and allowing for a ’rich in iron’ claim. …”
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Influence of Acute and Chronic Load on Perceived Wellbeing, Neuromuscular Performance, and Immune Function in Male Professional Football Players by Alastair Harris, Tim J. Gabbett, Rachel King, Stephen P. Bird, Peter Terry

“…The S-IgA response to acute and chronic workload was more variable; when chronic loads were >+1 standard deviation above mean values and acute workload increased, salivary immunoglobulin A was both suppressed and elevated depending on the interacting acute variable. …”
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<i>Bifidobacterium animalis</i> Supplementation Improves Intestinal Barrier Function and Alleviates Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Mice by Xiaoyu Du, Mingkun Liu, Jingyu Li, Yue Liu, Shaoyang Ge, Haina Gao, Ming Zhang

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Morpho–functional monitoring of the esophagus status as the base for the dispenser observation in the patients with achalasia of cardia after surgical esophagocardiomyotomy by S. D. Myasoyedov, S. A. Andreieshchev

“…Thus, in Group II the need for conduction of the correcting treatment courses was more, than in the Group I, what was confirmed by the patients' quantity, who needed such a treatment (the tendency was established only), and by the quantity of the courses completed (with statistically significant difference). …”
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