Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance Using Methyl Diethanolamine-functionalized Silica Gels: Assessing CO2 Capture Capacity by Petpitcha Boonmatoon, Pacharapol Nokpho, Pornpote Piumsomboon, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan

“…Adsorption technology is more affordable and requires less energy for regeneration. …”
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The Effect of Metformin on Pituitary Function in Postmenopausal Women with Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Macroprolactinemia: A Single-Center Prospective Case–Control Study by Robert Krysiak, Witold Szkróbka, Karolina Kowalcze, Bogusław Okopień

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Metformin inhibits secretory function of overactive thyrotrophs, gonadotrophs, and lactotrophs. …”
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Characterization of a pathogenic gain-of-function mutation in the N-terminal domain of STAT1 which is reported to be associated with eosinophilic esophagitis by Kristin Annawald, Anke Gregus, Oliver Wirths, Thomas Meyer

“…Recently, a case report described a gain-of-function (GOF) mutation in the STAT1 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 1) protein (D65A) to be associated with this disease. …”
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The Impact of Open-Skill Exercises and E-Sports on Cognitive Function: A Narrative Review of Their Role in Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia by Shuzo Kumagai, Hyuntae Park, Si Chen, Takao Yamasaki

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> There is still no clear consensus regarding the efficacy of exercise interventions in maintaining or improving cognitive function among independent older adults, as well as individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of total knee arthroplasty kinematics and functional recovery: Exploring full-body gait deviations in patients with knee osteoarthritis. by Xavier Gasparutto, Alice Bonnefoy-Mazure, Michael Attias, Katia Turcot, Stéphane Armand, Hermès H Miozzari

“…On the contrary, patients with important functional limitation are more likely to improve both pain and functional outcomes.…”
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Gallic acid alleviates ferroptosis by negatively regulating APOC3 and improves nerve function deficit caused by traumatic brain injury by Yu Liu, Xiaojia Fu, Jing Li, Jianqiang Guo, Zongren Zhao, Jinyu Zheng

“…Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is more common than ever and is becoming a global public health issue. …”
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The Effects of Low Concentrations and Long-Term Contamination by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate on the Structure and Function of Bacterial Communities in the Lake–Terrestrial Ecotone by Lingquan Zeng, Qi Zhu, Chunhua Li, Chun Ye

“…Upon entering the lake–terrestrial ecotone, SDS affects the composition, abundance, and functional capacity of soil bacterial communities due to its bacteriostatic properties. …”
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A randomized controlled trial to compare the effect of oxycodone and sufentanil on postoperative analgesia and immune function for laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer by Chunmei Lin, Zhiqiao Xu, XinLiang, Hong Wei, Xiaoping Wang

“…Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of oxycodone and sufentanil on postoperative analgesia and immune function in patients with laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer (CRC), as well as the serum level of inflammatory cytokine. …”
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PEG-functionalized UiO-66 MOFs for targeted vincristine delivery: enhanced cytotoxicity in breast and ovarian cancer cell lines by Zahra Sadeghi Jam, Farzaneh Tafvizi, Parvin Khodarahmi, Parvaneh Jafari, Fahimeh Baghbani-Arani

“…This study aimed to develop a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-functionalized UiO-66 metal–organic framework (MOF) as a targeted drug delivery system for VIN in MDA-MB-231 (breast cancer) and A2780 (ovarian cancer) cell lines. …”
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Assessing Changes in Motor Function and Mobility in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease After 12 Sessions of Patient-Specific Adaptive Dynamic Cycling by Younguk Kim, Brittany E. Smith, Lara Shigo, Aasef G. Shaikh, Kenneth A. Loparo, Angela L. Ridgel

“…IMU sensors provided continuous, quantitative, and unbiased measurements of motor function and mobility, offering a more precise and objective tracking of improvements over time. …”
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Huntington's Disease: Two-Year Observational Follow-Up of Executive Function Evaluation with CNS Vital Signs Test in an Adult Patient by Anna Lucia Spear King, Alexandre Martins Valença, Adriana Cardoso de Oliveira e Silva, Ana Claudia Cerqueira, Lígia Maria Chaves Ferraz, Antonio Egidio Nardi

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Solving the Black–Scholes European options model using the reduced differential transform method with powered modified log-payoff function by S.E. Fadugba, A.M. Udoye, S.C. Zelibe, S.O. Edeki, C. Achudume, A.A. Adeyanju, O. Makinde, P.A. Bankole, M.C. Kekana

“…This study introduces a novel analytical method for the Black–Scholes European options model, employing modified log-payoff functions raised to a power. The main motivation for this study stems from the need to develop more efficient and accurate analytical techniques for option pricing, particularly under the assumptions of the Black–Scholes framework. …”
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Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Motor Function Following Cerebral Infarction: A Clinical Case Analysis by Greta Gimbutaitė, Paulina Stočkūnaitė, Laura Petrusevičienė

“…In this clinical case, marked improvements in the patient’s motor functions and independence were observed, supporting the efficacy of TMS as an adjunct  to standard rehabilitation techniques for enhancing functional recovery following a cerebral infarction. …”
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Effect of Leap Motion-based 3D Immersive Virtual Reality Usage on Upper Extremity Function in Ischemic Stroke Patients by Muhammed Nur ÖGÜN, Ramazan KURUL, Mustafa Fatih YAŞAR, Sule Aydin TURKOGLU, Şebnem AVCI, Nebil YILDIZ

“…ABSTRACT Immersive virtual reality (VR) is a technology that provides a more realistic environmental design and object tracking than ordinary VR. …”
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An Improved Framework of Major Function-Oriented Zoning Based on Carrying Capacity: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Delta Region by Qun Zhang, Lili Wang, Hanmei Wang, Yang Chen, Chunhua Tian, Yixi Shao, Tiange Liu

“…Major function-oriented zoning, a key spatial planning strategy in China, aims to coordinate resource endowments, socio-economic development, and subsequent planning initiatives. …”
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Analysis of the effects of MIPPO under the anterolateral approach on stress indicators and ankle joint function in patients with open fracture of tibia and fibula by Zhihua Wang, Peipei Xu, Junjun Liao

“…Conclusion Compared with conventional posterolateral approach MIPPO for treatment of patients with distal OTFF, application of anterolateral approach MIPPO has more advantages in optimizing surgical indicators, reducing complications, improving surgical results, and improving ankle joint function, and less stress on body, it has advantages of less trauma and high safety and is worthy of clinical promotion and application.…”
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Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT by Zujaja Ashraf, Aqsa Naveed, Nimra Sultan, Nimra Rafaqat, Maham Nasir, Wardah Zafar, Gaber S Soliman

“…Conclusion: It is determined that Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy did not show any significant improvement in upper limb motor function among the two groups while on differentiation within the groups Motor Relearning Programme results were more remarkable that of Mirror Therapy. …”
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Neuroligin-3 R451C induces gain-of-function gene expression in astroglia in an astroglia-enriched brain organoid model by Rui Dang, Mridul Dalmia, Ziyuan Ma, Mengmeng Jin, Kushal Aluru, Vincent R. Mirabella, Ava V. Papetti, Li Cai, Peng Jiang

“…Notably, the NLGN3 R451C astroglia demonstrate enhanced branching, indicating a more intricate morphology. Interestingly, our RNA sequencing data suggest that these mutant astroglia significantly upregulate pathways that support neural functions when compared to isogenic wild-type astroglia. …”
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Associated Mirror Therapy Enhances Motor Recovery of the Upper Extremity and Daily Function after Stroke: A Randomized Control Study by Jin-Yang Zhuang, Li Ding, Bei-Bei Shu, Dan Chen, Jie Jia

“…Bimanual cooperation plays a vital role in functions of the upper extremity and daily activities. …”
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Research on Wood Defects Feature Imbalance Optimization and Recognition by Xiao Wang

“…To this end, two improvements on CNN classifier loss function are proposed to enhance the performance on wood defects recognition. …”
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