Effectiveness of Core Stability and Balance Training on Postural Control in Children with Down Syndrome: A Narrative Review by Bryan V. Catama, Dorothy D. Silva, Marlon Y. Palbusa

“…While emerging evidence suggests that combining approaches could further optimize results, questions remain about long-term retention and real-world implementation. Future research should explore structured, hybrid interventions that maximize postural improvements and functional mobility for children with DS. …”
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Engrafting gut bacteriophages have potential to modulate microbial metabolism in fecal microbiota transplantation by Shuai Ji, Freed Ahmad, Baizhao Peng, Ying Yang, Mengting Su, Xiaoshan Zhao, Tommi Vatanen

“…Conclusions FMT leads to significant taxonomic, functional, and lifestyle shifts in recipient phageome composition. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of fumaric acid for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation and extension of use (Life SUPPLIES NV) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Jaume Galobart, Paola Manini, Alberto Navarro‐Villa, Fabiola Pizzo, Daniel Pagés Plaza, Anita Radovnikovic, Maria Vittoria Vettori, Angelica Amaduzzi

“…Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of fumaric acid as a technological and sensory additive (functional groups: preservative and flavouring compounds, respectively) and for a new use of the additive as a technological additive (functional group: acidity regulator) for all animal species. …”
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Thyroid Disorders and Chronic Kidney Disease by Mohamed Mohamedali, Srikanth Reddy Maddika, Anix Vyas, Viswanathan Iyer, Pramil Cheriyath

“…Thyroid hormones play a very important role regulating metabolism, development, protein synthesis, and influencing other hormone functions. The two main hormones produced by the thyroid are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). …”
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Defining the optimal animal model for translational research using gene set enrichment analysis by Christopher Weidner, Matthias Steinfath, Elisa Opitz, Michael Oelgeschläger, Gilbert Schönfelder

“…Abstract The mouse is the main model organism used to study the functions of human genes because most biological processes in the mouse are highly conserved in humans. …”
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Borrowing and Transplant in South Asian Constitutionalism: Comparative Analysis by Zobayer Akon, Mahmudul Hasan, Minhajul Abedin Chowdhury

“…The presentresearch illustrates how the rise of judicial activism in favour of welfare for average citizensin South Asia functions as a precursorto the adoption of constitutional borrowing. …”
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Z-plasty in axillary retraction: techniques and strategies to facilitate learning by medical residents by Mariana Alcantara Rodrigues de Moraes, Roberto Rudge Ramos, Lydia Masako Ferreira

“…RESULTS: The study patients achieved an adequate range of motion and functional recovery of the affected limb postoperatively. …”
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A Case Report of Bilateral Shepherd Crook Deformity of Proximal Femur in an Adolescent Managed by Corrective Osteotomy, Double Angle Blade Plate and Bone Graft by Animesh Kumar Singh, Sushant Srivastava, Abhishek Arunav, Amresh Kumar, Avanish Kumar, Madhusudan Kumar

“…Conclusion: At subsequent follow-ups, he showed good consolidation at fracture site, stable implant, and an excellent functional outcome in terms of pain and range of motion, without any radiological sign of recurrence.…”
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App Design Method Based on A-KANO and SOC-TM Models: A Case Study of a Healthy Diet App for the Elderly by Wei Liu, Xing-Yuan Li, Wei-Jie Liu, Yi-Nan Fei

“…However, this study has limitations, including a relatively small sample size and a focus on a specific demographic. Future research should expand the sample range and explore the integration of emerging technologies to further enhance app functionality. …”
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Research Progress on Composite Structure of Warships in Impact Protection by Tao ZHANG, Qingzhen SUN, Lei ZHANG, Xiangmei LI

“…The paper also discussed challenges related to the strength of material interfaces, the complexity of structures, and manufacturing difficulties, noting that poor interlayer bonding under extreme impact conditions may lead to material layer separation or cracking and weaken the protective efficacy. Future research should focus on the development of nanomaterials, polymer materials, and smart materials, as well as the implementation of multifunctional integrated designs, so as to enhance the stealth, anti-detection, and active defence functions of protective structures. …”
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The Science behind vegetable aromas: types, synthesis, and influencing factors of volatile compounds by Chenxi Ji, Chenxu Liu, Rongqing Wang, Meiying Ruan, Zhuping Yao, Hongjian Wan, Zhimiao Li, Yuan Cheng, Qingjing Ye

“…This work provides theoretical support and research directions for the breeding and industrial application of vegetable varieties with improved flavor quality. Future studies should further investigate the functions of VOCs, their regulatory networks, and their roles in plant ecological adaptation.…”
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Deposition of Low Stress Silicon Nitride Thin Film and Its Application in Surface Micromachining Device Structures by Beirong Zheng, Chen Zhou, Quan Wang, Yifeng Chen, Wei Xue

“…These films can be selectively removed to build three-dimensional structures whose functionality typically requires that they should be freed from the planar substrate. …”
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Type I Sourdough Preservation Strategies and the Contribution of Microbial Biological Resource Centers to Biodiversity Protection: A Narrative Review by Roberta Coronas, Angela Bianco, Anna Maria Laura Sanna, Giacomo Zara, Marilena Budroni

“…., continuous backslopping) may lead, over time, to taxonomic and functional rearrangements of its microbial communities. …”
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Comprehensive search for assessment indicators that influence the level of handwriting difficulties among children in educational settings by Shuhei Takahata, Hiromichi Hagihara, Hiroyuki Ishihara, Daiki Enomoto, Naoto Ienaga, Haruka Noda, Shoichi Ishida, Kei Terayama

“…Teachers’ assessments of handwriting difficulties determine whether a child should be subsequently referred for medical or professional assistance. …”
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Unveiling the Masquerading of Myocardial Bridging in Cardiovascular Diseases by Song Wu, Danni Wu, Xianlun Li

“…Although treatment strategies are primarily symptom-driven, morphological and functional evaluation of MB in patients with asymptomatic concomitant cardiovascular diseases is recommended. …”
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Microcarrier-seeded muscle cells exhibit delayed differentiation in simulated microgravity compared to a terrestrial bioreactor by Hamed Alizadeh Sardroud, Mahdieh Shokhrollahi Barough, Esfandyar Askari, Mohsen Akbari

“…Despite the slower myogenesis, it remains feasible, and future research should focus on culture conditions to enhance muscle cell functionality in µG.…”
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Free toe pulp flap for finger pulp and volar defect reconstruction by Jyoshid R. Balan

“…Background: Fingertip injury requiring flap cover is very common in the modern era. The ideal cover should fulfill both functional and aesthetic improvement. …”
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Investigation of Selected Companies' Websites for Online Recruitment and Sustainability Indicators by Gamze Ay, Hasan Tutar

“…Emphasizing the importance of organizations moving their human resources functions to virtual environments makes this research unique, essential, and functional.…”
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Authenticity, Integrity, and Cultural–Ecological Adaptability in Heritage Conservation: A Practical Framework for Historic Urban Areas—A Case Study of Yicheng Ancient City, China... by Ruiqiang Liu, Wanfei Gao, Fan Yang

“…The key findings are as follows: (1) Authenticity must preserve the genuineness of daily life, material cultural carriers, and intangible cultural heritage. (2) Integrity should protect all distinctive cultural elements, social functions, material spatial structures, and visual landscapes. (3) Cultural–ecological adaptability must meet the universal demands and local needs of modern cultural ecologies, with particular focus on cultural subjects, functional efficacy, cultural forms, and spatial attributes. (4) All elements of these three concepts are interrelated, and their intrinsic unity can be effectively promoted by integrating their unique characteristics, change features, and mutual compatibility. (5) The authenticity, integrity, and cultural–ecological adaptability of Yicheng Ancient City face five key issues, and six corresponding strategies have been proposed to address them.…”
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How math happens at home: A Rasch-based validation of the home mathematics environment scale in early childhood by Adi Cahya Nugraha, Ira Rachmadani, Mardiana, Nur Alifa Deviar Refiyanti, Joko Soebagyo

“…While the PHMQ shows good validity and reliability, this study focused only on basic Rasch validation. Future research should explore differential item functioning (DIF), item bias, and long-term stability to further improve this instrument and support its use in different settings. …”
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