Impact of chronic opioid on cognitive function and spermatogenesis in rat: An experimental study by Hamid Norioun, Seyed Jamal Moshtaghian, Firoozeh Alavian, Maryam Khombi Shooshtari, Golnaz Alipour, Saeedeh Ghiasvand

“…Conclusion: Prolonged exposure to methadone and morphine resulted in memory dysfunction, chronic stress, hormonal disturbances, altered gene expression, and fertility complications. These effects were more pronounced at higher doses, highlighting the importance of careful dosage management in opioid therapy.…”
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Forecasting day-ahead electric power prices with functional data analysis by Faheem Jan, Hasnain Iftikhar, Mehwish Tahir, Mehak Khan

“…Compared to classical time series forecasting approaches, functional data analysis is more appealing since it anticipates the daily profile, allowing for short-term projections. …”
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The Communicative Functions of Emojis: Evidence from Jordanian Arabic-Speaking Facebookers by Хаді Хамдан

“…This paper examines the communicative (also known as pragmatic) functions of the most common five emojis in the Jordanian context as perceived by Jordanian Facebook users. …”
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RENAL FUNCTION AFTER CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH PRE-DIABETES by L. V. Kremneva, S. N. Suplotov

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Evaluation of the Functional Properties and Edible Safety of Concocted Xanthii Fructus Protein by Yuchen Dong, Zihao Wan, Fuguo Han, Xuemei Fan, Yanli Hao, Fang Wei, Qingfei Liu

“…Xanthii Fructus (XF) not only has medicinal function in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but also contains rich oil and protein. …”
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Behavior of the Lyα Damping Wings as a Function of Reionization Topology by Yash M. Sharma, Frederick B. Davies, Prakash Gaikwad, Fahad Nasir, Sarah E. I. Bosman

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Attention Deficit Predicts Intellectual Functioning in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 by Magdalena Heimgärtner, Sofia Granström, Karin Haas-Lude, Robert A. Leark, Victor-Felix Mautner, Karen Lidzba

“…Methods. 111 children aged between 6 and 12 years (53 NF1 plus ADHD, 28 NF1-only, 30 ADHD-only) performed the German version of the intelligence test WISC-IV and a continuous performance test (T.O.V.A.) to assess attention functions. Parents completed questionnaires about everyday attention and executive functions (Conners 3®, BRIEF). …”
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Changes in functional traits and resources reduce the specialization of hummingbirds in fragmented landscapes by Ariana Vélez, Catherine H. Graham, Ibeth P. Alarcón, Ruth Arias, Santiago Cárdenas-Calle, Omar Landázuri, Carlos Iván Espinosa, Boris A. Tinoco

“…We conclude that while fragmented habitats may maintain robust communities, specialist species, often with unique ecological functions, may be lost.…”
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Deficits in facial emotion recognition and cognitive function among baby boomers by Hyunsan Cho, Hee-Jin Park, Yoon Hee Park, Intae Hwang, Hyo Jin Kang

“…In the aging process, FER among older adults holds significant potential as a tool for diagnosing cognitive function or enhancing interpersonal relationships. …”
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Learning and memory function in young people with and without perinatal HIV in England. by Alejandro Arenas-Pinto, Ali Judd, Diane Melvin, Marthe Le Prevost, Caroline Foster, Kate Sturgeon, Alan Winston, Lindsay C Thompson, Diana M Gibb, Hannah Castro, Adolescents and Adults Living with Perinatal HIV (AALPHI) Steering Committee

“…Learning and memory are important for successful education and career progression. We assess these functions in young people (YP) with perinatal HIV (PHIV) (with or without a previous AIDS-defining illness) and a comparable group of HIV-negative YP. 234 PHIV and 68 HIV-negative YP completed 9 tests; 5 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Toolbox tests (2 executive function, 1 speed of information processing, 2 memory); 2 Hopkins Verbal Learning Test Revised (HVLT-R) (learning (L), delayed recall (R)), and 2 verbal application measures. …”
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Education- and income-based inequalities of functional dentition by dental service utilization by Anna Rachel dos Santos Soares, Carlos Antonio Gomes da Cruz, Maria Luíza Viana Fonseca, Líria Sheila Chamane, Loliza Luiz Figueiredo Houri Chalub, Raquel Conceição Ferreira

“…Generalized linear models (log-binomial regression) were applied with a logarithmic link function to estimate RII (rate ratios) and an identity link function to estimate SII (rate differences), adjusting for sex and age. …”
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Unraveling the genetic traits and functional diversity of the pan-genome in Pantoea dispersa by Shiyao He, Qi Ding, Wenting Wu, Yun Zhang, Yan Kang, Yang Meng, Sirui Zhu, Jinyuan Wu

“…Abstract Background Medical devices are crucial in modern healthcare, but commonly used clinical tools such as cotton swabs can be easily contaminated by microorganisms (such as Pantoea), becoming vectors for pathogens and leading to patient infections or more severe outcomes. Despite the dual nature of the Pantoea that has garnered significant attention, research investigating Pantoea dispersa (P. dispersa) remains limited. …”
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The impact of perioperative hyperglycemia on postoperative cognitive function: A comprehensive review by Jiale Song, Shuqin Li, Heng Zhao, Qian Hao, Hongyuan Sui, Hongmei Zhou, Jian Lu

“…Highlighting these gaps emphasizes the need for a more standardized approach to understanding hyperglycemia's cognitive effects post-surgery. …”
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Occurrence of Urinary Tract Infections and Physical Functioning in Patients After Stroke by Mariola E. Wodzińska, Urszula Stepaniak, Agnieszka M. Micek, Andrzej Pająk

“…The occurrence of UTI was associated with decreased physical functioning at admission to the department, but in patients with UTI, more dynamic improvement in physical functioning was found during rehabilitation. …”
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Kidney function and cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaohua Pei, Nazia Begum Bakerally, Zhan Wang, Yun Bo, Yao Ma, Zhenzhu Yong, Sizhu Zhu, Fei Gao, Zhu Bei, Weihong Zhao

“…The MMSE and MoCA were the most commonly used tests to assess cognitive function. The prevalence of CI raised significantly with declining kidney function: 10% for eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2, 47.3% for 60–30 mL/min/1.73 m2, and 60.6% for <30 mL/min/1.73 m2, totaling 16.7% overall. …”
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Functional Ultrasound Imaging of Cocaine Induced Brain-Wide Neurovascular Response by Shaoyuan Yan, Nan Huang, Yusheng Tong, Yousheng Shu, Qiumin Le, Dean Ta, Kailiang Xu

“…However, the mechanisms of the cocaine's impact on the neural and vascular system of brain in temporal and spatial aspects remain elusive. Functional ultrasound (fUS) is a novel neurovascular imaging modality acclaimed for its deep penetration, superior spatiotemporal resolution, and high sensitivity to small blood flow dynamics. …”
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Changes in Structural, Physicochemical, and Functional Properties of Germ Rice during Germination by Lele LU, Qin SHEN, Shilin LIU, Baijun WANG, Shuangjing LANG, Lidong WANG, Changyuan WANG

“…In this investigation, germ rice derived from Daohuaxiang was utilized to examine the alterations in morphology, structure, and functional properties of germ rice throughout the germination process. …”
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Tat-specific antibodies associated with better HIV-associated motor function by Catarina E. Hioe, Clauvis Kunkeng Yengo, Xiaomei Liu, Reuben Davis, Gospel Enyindah-Asonye, Jéromine Klingler, Alex F. Tang, Juan C. Bandres, Anuradha Ganesan, Tahaniyat Lalani, Joseph Yabes, Brian K. Agan, Xiaokun Liu, David J. Volsky, Susan Morgello, Jessica Robinson-Papp

“…When the effects of antibodies on Tat function were evaluated, PWH plasma had no activity against Tat-induced transactivation, while Tat-immunized mouse and rabbit sera exhibited a potent inhibitory activity. …”
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Association between sleep duration and lung function among U.S. adults by Jingyang Li, Xiaoqian Qian, Guodong Ding, Yongjun Zhang

“…Moreover, the aforementioned associations were more pronounced among male participants. Conclusions Compared with 7 h of sleep duration, shorter and longer sleep duration were associated with impaired lung function among adults aged 20–64 years, and these associations were stronger among males.…”
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Vitamin D Deficiency Does Not Impair Diastolic Function in Elite Athletes by Ömer Özkan, İdris Yakut, Gürhan Dönmez, Feza Korkusuz

“…However, notable differences in structural and functional cardiac findings were observed among different sports disciplines. …”
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