Growth, physical, and cognitive function in children who are born HIV-free: School-age follow-up of a cluster-randomised trial in rural Zimbabwe. by Joe D Piper, Clever Mazhanga, Marian Mwapaura, Gloria Mapako, Idah Mapurisa, Tsitsi Mashedze, Eunice Munyama, Maria Kuona, Thombizodwa Mashiri, Kundai Sibanda, Dzidzai Matemavi, Monica Tichagwa, Soneni Nyoni, Asinje Saidi, Manasa Mangwende, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Eddington Mpofu, Joice Tome, Gabriel Mbewe, Batsirai Mutasa, Bernard Chasekwa, Handrea Njovo, Chandiwana Nyachowe, Mary Muchekeza, Kuda Mutasa, Virginia Sauramba, Ceri Evans, Melissa J Gladstone, Jonathan C Wells, Elizabeth Allen, Melanie Smuk, Jean H Humphrey, Lisa F Langhaug, Naume V Tavengwa, Robert Ntozini, Andrew J Prendergast

“…Cognitive function was evaluated using the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-II), with additional tools measuring executive function, literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, and socioemotional function. …”
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Assessing Stone Material Recession of Cultural Heritage: New Approach Based on Satellite-Based Rainfall Data and Dose-Response Functions—Case of UNESCO Site of Matera by Francesca Visone, Nicodemo Abate, Maria Sileo, Nicola Masini

“…The method involves the calibration of CHIRPS precipitation records against ground-based meteorological data, and the use of year-specific recession coefficients K_y dynamically computed as a function of atmospheric CO₂ concentration and temperature. …”
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Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells Releasing Soluble SLAMF6 Isoform 2 Gain Superior Anti-Cancer Cell Functionality in an Auto-Stimulatory Fashion by Dennis Christoph Harrer, Tim Schlierkamp-Voosen, Markus Barden, Hong Pan, Maria Xydia, Wolfgang Herr, Jan Dörrie, Niels Schaft, Hinrich Abken

“…T cells equipped with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) have evolved into an essential pillar of lymphoma therapy, reaching second-line treatment. In solid cancers, however, a dearth of lasting CAR T cell activation poses the major obstacle to achieving a substantial and durable anti-tumor response. …”
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Achieving Accusation by Means of Forensic Science During the Criminal Proceedings in Romania by Delia Magherescu

“…Achieving the functions of criminal procedure involves elements of forensic science used to fulfill the overall purpose of criminal proceedings. …”
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Functional Role of Odorant-Binding Proteins in Response to Sex Pheromone Component <i>Z</i>8-14:Ac in <i>Grapholita molesta</i> (Busck) by Yuqing Luo, Xiulin Chen, Shiyan Xu, Boliao Li, Kun Luo, Guangwei Li

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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Perioperative Acupuncture Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine for Enhancing Upper Limb Functionality after Breast C... by PATIGULI Jiapaer, JIANG Ke, YUAN Minjia, LI Xiaofei, DONG Mengting, SHENG Jiayu

“…Pain levels were assessed before and after treatment using the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) in the two groups; Upper limb functions were evaluated by shoulder joint range of motion (ROM), quick disabilities of the arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, and grip strength measurement. …”
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Effects of human urine application on soil physicochemical properties, microbial communities, and enzymatic activities by Guangquan Yu, Qian Wang, Qian Wang, Xiangqun Zheng, Xiangqun Zheng, Bo Yang, Bo Yang, Chunxue Zhang, Chunxue Zhang, Guowei Zhang, Xiaocheng Wei, Xiaocheng Wei

“…In conclusion, HU application changes the soil ecological environment and, to some extent, modifies the structure and diversity of soil bacterial communities and enzymatic function. However, the absence of long-term field trials underlines the necessity for comprehensive evaluations of HU’s impact on soil fertility and crop health, and careful attention must be paid to potential environmental safety risks post-HU application.…”
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Fixed 30 mCi (1110 MBq) 131I-iodine therapy in autonomously functioning nodules: Single toxic nodule as a predictive factor of success by Lívia Pereira, Cinthia Riguetto, Arnaldo Neto, Marcos Tambascia, Celso Ramos, Denise Zantut-Wittmann

“…Among the success group, 32 (68.08%) reached euthyroidism, while 31.92% developed hypothyroidism after 1 year. …”
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Evaluating the impact of drought and water restrictions on agricultural production in irrigated areas through crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based evapotran... by Joaquim Bellvert, Magí Pamies-Sans, Jaume Casadesús, Joan Girona

“…Since crop yield is closely linked to the water used (crop actual evapotranspiration, ETcact), this study proposes a novel approach based on using crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based surface energy balance model to spatially estimate ETcact. …”
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Bioinspired Fern-like Fe₂O₃ Functionalized with Pd/PdO Nanoparticles for High-Performance Acetone Sensing by Gaohan Liu, Haihang Wang

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Assessment of vestibulo-ocular reflex function in people with Parkinson’s disease: a cross-sectional study in a rehabilitation setting using the video head impulse test by Nicola Ferri, Laura Casagrande Conti, Leonardo Manzari, Diego Piatti, Domenico De Angelis, Ugo Nocentini, Marco Tramontano

“…This study aims to objectively investigate the VOR function in people with PD using the video head impulse test.Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a neurorehabilitation hospital. …”
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A unified multimodal learning method for urban functional zone identification by fusing inner-street visual–textual information from street-view and satellite images by Jiajun Chen, Runyu Fan, Hongyang Niu, Zijian Xu, Jining Yan, Weijing Song, Ruyi Feng

“…Urban functional zones (UFZ) are areas that divide urban space into specific uses based on the distribution of different human activities and infrastructure. …”
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Functional Analysis of <i>Penicillium expansum</i> Glucose Oxidase-Encoding Gene, <i>GOX2</i>, and Its Expression Responses to Multiple Environmental Factors by Yongcheng Yuan, Yutong Ru, Xiaohe Yuan, Shuqi Huang, Dan Yuan, Maorun Fu, Wenxiao Jiao

“…The expression level of <i>GOX2</i> reaches its maximum value under alkaline conditions (pH 8–10) and at approximately 10 °C. …”
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Initial evidence for neural correlates following a therapeutic intervention: altered resting state functional connectivity in the default mode network following attention training... by Torben Müller, Svenja Krug, Özlem Kayali, Erik Leichter, Niklas Jahn, Lotta Winter, Tillmann H. C. Krüger, Tillmann H. C. Krüger, Tillmann H. C. Krüger, Kai G. Kahl, Christopher Sinke, Christopher Sinke, Ivo Heitland

“…Here, we evaluated ATT at the neural level. We examined functional connectivity (FC) of the default mode network (DMN).Method48 individuals diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and 51 healthy controls (HC) participated in a resting-state (rs) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experiment. …”
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Effectiveness of intelligent robotic-assisted training system combined with repetitive facilitative exercise on upper limb motor function after stroke: a randomized controlled tria... by Jing-Zhi Zhang, Jun Chen, Xiao-Long Liu, Lin-Bo Yan, Si-Mao Xu

“…Abstract Background Intelligent robotic-assisted training (IRAT) has been proven to improve upper limb motor function after stroke, but it needs to be combined with other treatment methods to achieve better results. …”
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Effects of replacing Laminaria japonica with mixed seaweed meal on growth performance, digestive and metabolic enzyme activities, and immune function of the sea cucumber Apostichop... by Bin Xia, Zhengyong Liu, Qingfei Li, Dongxue Xu, Ji Liu, Jinghua Chen

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Impact of Cognitive VR vs. Traditional Training on Emotional Self-Efficacy and Cognitive Function in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Retrospective Study Focusing on Gender Diff... by Maria Grazia Maggio, Alessandra Benenati, Federica Impellizzeri, Amelia Rizzo, Martina Barbera, Antonino Cannavò, Vera Gregoli, Giovanni Morone, Francesco Chirico, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Emotional self-efficacy, depression, and anxiety were assessed, alongside cognitive function pre- and post-intervention. Results: Findings indicate that the VR-G showed significant improvements in managing negative emotions, reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms, and enhanced cognitive performance, particularly in verbal learning and working memory. …”
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Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Tria... by Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Camila Ruiz, Camila Baeza, María José Márquez, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Eduardo Carmine-Peña, Paulina Sepúlveda, Cristian Sandoval, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

“…Elastic bands training (EBT), by contrast, is a safe and cost-effective method that has demonstrated positive effects on functional physical parameters in this population. This study aimed to compare the effects of TKD and BOX interventions, relative to EBT, on body composition and physical function in Chilean older women. …”
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Effects of Mawangdui exercise intervention on the pulmonary function, physical fitness and quality of life in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A randomised co... by Zhenggang Zhu, Ayu Suzailiana Muhamad, Norsuhana Omar, Foong Kiew Ooi, Xiaoyan Pan, Marilyn Li Yin Ong

“…The outcomes measurements were pulmonary function, exercise capacity, back-leg-chest muscle strength, sit-and-reach flexibility, dyspnoea symptoms, and quality of life. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE MYOCARDIUM AND SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN THE PRESENCE OF ARTERIAL H... by Rostyslav Kovalchuk, Uliana Bahan

“…The research aims to identify the features of the structural and functional state of the myocardium and manifestations of systemic inflammation in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in the presence of such risk factors as arterial hypertension and COVID-19. …”
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