Recent trends in combinative defect engineering and hybridization approach to develop efficient energy-functional layered double hydroxide-based materials by Yeon Hu Park, Yiyang Sun, Dong Wook Lee, In Young Kim, Xiaoyan Jin, Seong-Ju Hwang

“…This review emphasizes the potential of designing cost-effective, energy-functional nanohybrids and suggests that future research should refine synthesis methods and explore advanced characterization to enhance their practical use.…”
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Green volunteerism among higher education institution students in Malaysia: Insights from the Volunteer Functions Inventory and the Norm Activation Model by Xin Yee Tan, Chin Wei Chong, Choy Yoke Chong

“…This study addresses the limited research on the combined application of the Volunteer Functions Inventory (VFI) and the Norm Activation Model (NAM) to explain green volunteering intentions, particularly among youth in Southeast Asia. …”
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Green Synthesis: An Eco-Friendly Approach for the Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Operculina turpethum and It’s In vitro and in vivo Biological Activiti... by Bawazeer S

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Narcissism between cold-blooded and hot-headed characters in toxic online behaviors. The moderating role of the R4 functional drivers by Oronzo Mazzeo, Giuseppe La Selva, Manuela Longo, Lucia Monacis

“…Finally, the findings reported no other moderated effects of the motivational drivers on cyberbullying behavior for vulnerable narcissists.DiscussionThis study provided evidence for the dual behavioral mode of the variants of narcissism in cyber-aggression, thus discovering the antagonistic aspect underlying both variants of the trait in connection with the four functional drivers. Further studies should not only confirm such empirical evidence, but also develop effective moderation intervention tailored to a more detailed users’ personality profile for reducing trolling and cyberbullying behaviors.…”
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Polyethyleneimine-functionalized iron oxide nanoparticle-based method for isolation of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from saliva samples in forensic investigations by Imran Khan, Gaurav Kaushik, Chaitenya Verma, Vinay Kumar, Richa Vashishtha

“…In this study, a DNA isolation method was evaluated for isolating DNA from saliva samples using polyethyleneimine-functionalized iron-oxide nanoparticles, utilizing their high DNA binding capacity and the magnetic properties. …”
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Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Symptoms severity, functional impairment, and associated factors: A Saudi cross-sectional study by Samiha Hamdi Sayed, Mohammed AL-Mohaithef, Enas Mohamed Ibrahim, Ebtesam A. Elsayed

“…BACKGROUND: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a considerable health problem among women that negatively impacts their functionality and productivity. Thus, this study aims to assess PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms severity, functional impairment, and associated factors in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Distribution of pacific cod Gadus macrocephalus (Gadidae) and functional structure of the habitat in the northern Japan Sea and some issues on regulation of the fishery by А. О. Zolotov

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Dominant plant functional groups regulate soil respiration response to warming in three types of alpine grassland on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Cuoji Peng, Yicheng He, Yikang Li, Yanfang Deng, Danjia Tu, Yingzhu Duan, Jun Ma, Jiapeng Chen, Cairang Suonan, Jie Ying, Huakun Zhou, Xinqing Shao

“…Future studies should consider the ecosystem‐specific characteristics when investigating the connections between plant community structure, traits, and ecosystem function.…”
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Isokinetic assessment of muscle function according to physical activity level and cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults aged 20 to 80 years by V.Z. Dourado, M.B. Nascimento, R.C. Navarro, R.P. da Silva, B.B. Gonze, K.M. Guedes, V.T. Lauria, W.O. Vieira, T.L.V.D.P. Ostolin

“…As limb muscle function is age- and sex-related, both elbow and knee isokinetic muscle functions and their main predictors, such as physical activity level and cardiovascular risk factors, should be determined. …”
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Assessing psychological health and reproductive function: Depression, anxiety, and stress in infertile men compared to controls: A case-control study by Seyedeh Narjes Roudbaraki, Maryam Ramezani, Bita Saifi, Mostafa Salimi, Massood Issapour Cheshani

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Visualization of oral function during playing a wind instrument by a lateral dental impression: a proof-of-concept investigation by Mariko Hattori, Gen Tanabe, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Dirk Schulze, Yuka I. Sumita, Noriyuki Wakabayashi

“…In dental practice, impression material is used to capture the oral structure and function. In this proof-of-concept investigation, embouchure was examined using a silicone-based dental impression material. …”
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High-Mobility Group Box-1 Protein Serum Levels Do Not Reflect Monocytic Function in Patients with Sepsis-Induced Immunosuppression by Nadine Unterwalder, Christian Meisel, Konstantinos Savvatis, Ben Hammoud, Christina Fotopoulou, Hans-Dieter Volk, Petra Reinke, Joerg C. Schefold

“…GM-CSF treatment for sepsis-induced immunosuppression induces a moderate but only transient increase in systemic HMGB-1 levels. HMGB-1 levels should not be used for monitoring of monocytic function in immunostimulatory trials as they do not adequately portray contemporary changes in monocytic immunity.…”
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation during Spasm Provocation Test with Acetylcholine: Clinical Characteristics of Patients and Effect on Coronary Microvascular Function Measurements by Hiroki Teragawa, Chikage Oshita, Yu Hashimoto, Shuichi Nomura

“…Thus, decisions for CMD management should be made with caution in the presence of AF.…”
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Carotid intima–media thickness and endothelial function in adolescents exposed to alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in utero: a mediation analysis by Tammy Hartel, Aamer Sandoo, André Oelofse, Juléy De Smidt

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Interplay of kidney function and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in COVID-19 mortality: a prospective cohort study by Sylvia Mink, Heinz Drexel, Andreas Leiherer, Janne Cadamuro, Wolfgang Hitzl, Emanuel Zitt, Matthias Frick, Patrick Reimann, Christoph H. Saely, Peter Fraunberger

“…Additional booster vaccinations should be considered in CKD patients with antibody levels < 1200BAU/ml.…”
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The Important Role of Dendritic Cell (DC) in iNKT-Mediated Modulation of NK Cell Function in Chlamydia pneumoniae Lung Infection by Lei Zhao, Xiaoling Gao, Hong Bai, Antony George Joyee, Shuhe Wang, Jie Yang, Weiming Zhao, Xi Yang

“…In this study, we investigated the influence and mechanism of iNKT cell on the differentiation and function of NK cell in Cpn lung infection and the role played by DCs in this process. …”
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Sleep problems and chronic conditions in single parents in Ghana: Serial mediating roles of health-related quality of life and functional limitations. by Obed Jones Owusu-Sarpong, Kabila Abass, Daniel Buor, Solomon Osei Tutu, Razak M Gyasi

“…This study examines the extent to which functional limitations and poor HRQoL serially explain the link between sleep problems and chronic conditions among single parents in Ghana.…”
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Biological Activity and Structure–Activity Relationship of Functionalized Thiols Against <i>Leishmania major</i>, the Agent of Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis by Taylor Henne, Linsey Curry, Kenlei Gunther, Cameron Smith, Hannah Braunstein, Abdikani Omar Farah, Timothy K. Beng, Blaise Dondji

“…Together, our data demonstrate that functionalized thiols have an in vivo anti-<i>Leishmania</i> activity that is directly linked to their chemical structure.…”
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Practical guidance to handle missing values in the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25): a simulation study by Sakae Tanaka, Keiko Yamada, Toru Ogata, Hirotaka Chikuda, Kozo Nakamura, Takuya Kawahara, Ryohei Terashima, Ikumi Takashima, Hiromasa Miura, Takashi Ohe

“…Objectives Despite the possible large number of missing values on the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25), how we should treat them is unknown. …”
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Fermented, Freeze-Dried Snacks from <i>Lactarius deliciosus</i> as a Source of Functional Compounds and Lactic Acid Bacteria by Kavya Venugopal, Paweł Satora, Katarzyna Kała, Katarzyna Sułkowska-Ziaja, Agnieszka Szewczyk, Beata Ostachowicz, Bożena Muszyńska, Emilia Bernaś

“…<i>Lactarius deliciosus</i> is an edible, seasonal, wild-growing forest mushroom with significant functional properties and potential applications in health-promoting foods. …”
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