Efficacy and safety of SH003 on immune function: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial by Chunhoo Cheon, Seong-Gyu Ko

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SH003 in improving immune function in individuals with a mildly weakened immune systems. …”
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Enhanced Adsorption of Mercury(II) Ions from Aqueous Solution by Carbon-Based Adsorbents Containing Cl-, S- and N-functional Groups by Jianzhong Zhu, Baolin Deng, John Yang

“…Batch experiments to study the kinetics and equilibrium of Hg 2+ ion adsorption were performed to evaluate the efficacy of the functionalized carbon adsorbents. Sample characterizations indicated that chlorine, sulphur or nitrogen functional groups were effectively immobilized onto the activated carbon surface, thereby generating more negative surface charges favouring cation adsorption. …”
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Local contractility and systolic function of left ventricular myocardium at rest and during cold stress test in patients with acute myocardial infarction by V. R. Veber, M. P. Rubanova, K. A. Antonov, S. V. Zhamylova

“…To examine the changes in left ventricular (LV) local contractility (LC) and systolic function at rest and during cold stress test in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Material and methods. …”
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Adaptive weighted multi-view subspace clustering method for recognizing urban functions from multi-source social sensing data by Qiliang Liu, Zexin Lu, Weihua Huan, Chong Fan

“…AWMSC can obtain a comprehensive understanding of urban functional zones which may help government departments make more accurate strategic decisions.…”
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Age and Gender Differences in Emotional and Behavioral Functioning Among Youth Referred to a Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic at a Public Hospital by Inbar Levkovich, Uri Yatzkar, Vered Shenaar-Golan

“…This study examined how these challenges vary across age and gender, including regulatory functioning. It also explored whether emotion regulation mediates the relationship between depressive symptoms and internalizing problems and whether this mediating effect is moderated by gender and age. …”
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Preliminary Data of the Nutritive, Antioxidative, and Functional Properties of Watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i> L.) Flour and Seed Protein Concentrate by Agata Hahn, Justyna Liszka, Julia Maksym, Agnieszka Nemś, Joanna Miedzianka

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An Observational Study of Glomerular Functions in Beta-thalassemia Major Children by Schwartz Formula and Technetium 99m Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid Renogram by Sukanta Mandal, Tathagata Bose, Rachna Gulati, Manish Singh Ahuja

“…Conclusion: There is a significant derangement in the renal function of children of beta-thalassemia major on chronic BT and iron chelation therapy. …”
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A novel evaluation approach for functional impairment in subacromial impingement syndrome: focus on Temporal Summation of Activity-related Pain (TSAP) by Katsuyoshi Tanaka, Shota Oda, Masashi Izumi

“…Conclusions TSAP provides valuable insights into the functional impact of pain in patients with SIS. Our findings suggest that TSAP may offer a more sensitive evaluation of movement-evoked pain compared to conventional assessments, although further validation is needed.…”
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Functionalized sodium alginate composite films based on double-encapsulated essential oil of wampee nanoparticles: a green preservation material by Jinman He, Wanli Zhang, Gulden Goksen, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Naushad Ahmad, Xinli Cong

“…Overall, the ZWP-S film conferred excellent functional properties, including UV barrier performance, mechanical properties (21 % increase in tensile strength), water sensitivity, stability, more compact structure, high antioxidant activity and long-lasting antimicrobial activity, surpassing those of the control film. …”
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Epigenetic regulation of organ-specific functions in Mikania micrantha and Mikania cordata: insights from DNA methylation and siRNA integration by Yatong Sang, Yitong Ma, Ruonan Wang, Zhen Wang, Ting Wang, Yingjuan Su

“…However, the role of DNA methylation in regulating the organ-specific functions of the invasive weed Mikania micrantha remains unknown. …”
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Investigating the Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale in Children with Higher Gross Motor Function Cerebral Palsy by Maryam Torabian

“…Conclusion: The Iranian version of the Fullerton advanced balance scale could be useful as a valid and reliable tool for assessing balance function in children with cerebral palsy; however, it is more concise and requires less time to execute.…”
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Efficacy of a brief online intervention in reducing excessive worry and improving daily functioning: A randomized trial with mediation analysis by Tove Wahlund, Fredrik Spångberg, Viktor Vadenmark, Erik Andersson

“…Excessive worry is common among treatment-seeking individuals in primary care and has a negative impact on daily functioning, which may also lead to other mental health problems. …”
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Assessment of targeted and non-targeted responses in cells deficient in ATM function following exposure to low and high dose X-rays. by Anne Kiuru, Meerit Kämäräinen, Sirpa Heinävaara, Katri Pylkäs, Kim Chapman, Armi Koivistoinen, Teuvo Parviainen, Robert Winqvist, Munira Kadhim, Virpi Launonen, Carita Lindholm

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Empirical evidence for the functional benefit of intra-specific wing shape variation in a sedentary bird, the Oriental Magpie (Pica serica) by Seokbong Chae, Jusun Hwang, Jae Chun Choe, Piotr G. Jablonski, Sang-im Lee, Jooha Kim

“…In order to examine the functional aspect of this pattern of variation, we conducted wind tunnel experiments and measured the aerodynamic performances of three wings by varying the position of wingtip from forward to backward. …”
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Convolutional networks can model the functional modulation of the MEG responses associated with feed-forward processes during visual word recognition by Marijn van Vliet, Oona Rinkinen, Takao Shimizu, Anni-Mari Niskanen, Barry Devereux, Riitta Salmelin

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Depression severity and chronic disease risk: interactive effects on cognitive function and life satisfaction in Chinese middle-aged and older adults by Bowen Li, Siyu Guan, Chuan Huang, Chen Li, Yiran Du, Chunxiao Wan

“…Logistic regression models were used to examine disease risks, while linear regression models assessed the interactive effects on cognitive outcomes.ResultsLogistic regression models showed that higher levels of depression were significantly associated with increased risk of heart disease, while showing more complex relationships with stroke and mental illness risks. …”
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Links Between Executive Functions and Decoding Skills in a Semitransparent Orthography: A Longitudinal Study from Kindergarten to First Grade by Marisa G. Filipe, Tânia Carneiro, Sónia Frota

“…Despite progress in understanding the link between executive functions (EFs) (i.e., a set of skills involved in goal-directed activities crucial for regulating thoughts and actions) and word decoding skills, research has not yet determined the dynamics and extent of this link. …”
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Correlation between Nasoalveolar Molding and Surgical, Aesthetic, Functional and Socioeconomic Outcomes Following Primary Repair Surgery: a Systematic Review by Sophie Maillard, Jean-Marc Retrouvey, Mairaj K. Ahmed, Peter J. Taub

“…Three-dimensional technology results in a more efficient and predictable nasoalveolar molding appliance treatment. …”
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Impact of Egyptian and Saudi Ziziphus spina-christi L. (Sidr) pulp incorporation on the nutritional, functional, and sensory properties of protein bars by Ebtehal A. Altamim

“…The ES pulp exhibited higher unsaturated fatty acids (67.2%) compared to SS (59.8%), while SS contained more saturated fatty acids (40.2%) than ES (32.8%). …”
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A generative model for Gaia astrometric orbit catalogs: selection functions for binary stars, giant planets, and compact object companions by Kareem El-Badry, Casey Lam, Berry Holl, Jean-Louis Halbwachs, Hans-Walter Rix, Tsevi Mazeh, Sahar Shahaf

“…Astrometry from {\it Gaia} DR3 has produced a sample of $\sim$170,000 Keplerian orbital solutions, with many more anticipated in the next few years. These data have enormous potential to constrain the population of binary stars, giant planets, and compact objects in the Solar neighborhood. …”
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