ENERGY STATES OF PARTICLES IN A QUANTUM SIZED STRUCTURE WITH A COMPLEX SHAPED BAND DIAGRAM by Alexey Pashchenko, Oleksandr Gritsunov, Oksana Babichenko

“…In this case, the delocalization of the wave functions and the shift of the corresponding energy levels (the lowest energy levels in the structure under consideration) is expressed as strongly as in multilayer symmetric structures. …”
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Home Health Care During Physical Distancing Affects Physical and Psychosocial Aspects, Self-Efficacy, Family Function, and Quality of Life of Families in Indonesia by Tantut Susanto, Rismawan Adi Yunanto, Eka Afdi Septiyono, Fitrio Deviantony

“…Conclusion: Home health care during physical distancing positively affected the physical and psychosocial aspects, self-efficacy, family social function, and quality of life of the families. Thus, the guidance and support offered through home health care should be further developed to help families navigate the “new normal” era of COVID-19.…”
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Unveiling the Cardioprotective Potential of Hydroxytyrosol: Insights from an Acute Myocardial Infarction Model by Alejandra Bermúdez-Oria, Eugenia Godoy, Virginia Pérez, Camila Musci Ferrari, Martin Donato, Juan Fernández-Bolaños, Tamara Zaobornyj, Verónica D’Annunzio

“…Future research should explore its clinical applicability to advance cardiovascular disease management.…”
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Effects of Eight-Week Single-Set Resistance Training on Muscle Health, Metabolic Profile and Oxidative Stress in Individuals with Cognitive Impairment by Mariana Lopes, Mário C. Marques, Nuno Fonseca, Diogo L. Marques, Célia Nunes, Daniel A. Marinho, Henrique P. Neiva, Mikel Izquierdo, Dulce Esteves, Carla P. Fonseca

“…Resistance training (RT) has emerged as an effective strategy to counteract the deleterious effects of aging, improving metabolic health, and preserving functional capacity. However, the impact of low-volume RT on older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment, remains underexplored. …”
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A systematic environmental intervention, nidotherapy, given to whole communities: protocol for a randomised stepped-wedge trial by Peter Tyrer, Mike Crawford, Abdullah Ahmad, Barbara Barrett, Woody Caan, Conor Duggan, Eleni Frisira, Tim Kendall, Jacob King, David Daley, Elizabeth Mullins, Richard Parish, Yangang Xing, Min Yang

“…Assessments of mental health, personality status, social function, quality of life and environment satisfaction will be made. …”
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Assessing variability and detecting the effective traits on yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) promising lines under drought stress condition by Sayyed Saeed Moosavi, Mohammad Reza Abdollahi, Fatemeh Abdi, Homayoun Kanouni

“…All calculations and statistical analyzes such as component analysis, cluster analysis, and decomposition function analysis were performed using SPSS and Minitab software. …”
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The effects of exercise training in addition to energy restriction on functional capacities and body composition in obese adults during weight loss: a systematic review. by Clint T Miller, Steve F Fraser, Itamar Levinger, Nora E Straznicky, John B Dixon, John Reynolds, Steve E Selig

“…<h4>Background</h4>Obesity is associated with impairments of physical function, cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and the capacity to perform activities of daily living. …”
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Spatial Distribution and Evolution of pH as a Function of Cation Exchange Capacity, Sum of Exchangeable Bases, and Organic Matter and Aluminum in the Soils of Foumban by Vivien Piercy Lotse Tedontsah, Michel Bertrand Mbog, Lionelle Bitom-Mamdem, Gilbert François Ngon Ngon, Robert Christel Edzoa, Bernard Tassongwa, Dieudonné Bitom, Jacques Etame

“…The risks of aluminum toxicity should not be overlooked. The rate of use of ammonia fertiliser in the study area should be reduced, especially in soils with a pH below 5.4. …”
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Improvement in Quality of Life, Pain and Function After Total and Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: A Secondary Analysis of 12-Month Post-Operative Outcomes by Deborah Snell, Jennifer Dunn, Gary Hooper

“…Future QOL outcome research in the knee replacement population should consider using more precise measures of function to better understand the impacts of these factors on QOL improvement.…”
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Tensiomyography, functional movement screen and counter movement jump for the assessment of injury risk in sport: a systematic review of original studies of diagnostic tests by Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Antonio Bores-Cerezal, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Julio Calleja-González

“…BackgroundScientific research should be carried out to prevent sports injuries. …”
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Improper use of spinetoram on tea plants can inhibit the predation ability of Arma chinensis by Qiang Chen, Hongyun Chen, Hao Qu, Ziwen Luo, Lixue Long, Yaqin Long, Linbo Chen

“…It was discovered that the predatory functional response model of 3rd-5th instar nymphs and male and female adults of the A. chinensis to 3rd-4th instar larvae of A. rhombata was Holling II functional response. …”
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DNA metabarcoding of gut microbiota reveals considerable taxonomic differences among wild individuals of the dung beetle Trypocopris pyrenaeus (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) by Gianluca NATTA, Samuele VOYRON, Erica LUMINI, Alex LAINI, Alfredo SANTOVITO, Angela ROGGERO, Claudia PALESTRINI, Antonio ROLANDO

“…We identified many functions potentially provided by the microbiota and found the taxonomic richness of prokaryotes to be positively correlated with their functional richness. …”
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The Relationship Between Sports YouTube Engagement, Psychosocial Functions of Sport, and Well-Being: Moderating Effect of Kinesiology and Non-Kinesiology University Students by Youngtaek Oh

“…Our findings demonstrated that engagement in sports YouTube engagement had a significant positive effect on both well-being and psychosocial functions of sport. Furthermore, psychosocial functions of sport had a significant positive effect on well-being. …”
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Muscle strength and functional performance tests as indicators of safe return to sports activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in track and field athletes by Bashar Hasan, Mahdi Lafta Rahi, Ahmed Olewi Irhayyim, Tawfiq Abdolkarim Hassan

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Behavioral and Functional Changes Due to Smartphone Overusage among Under-five Children in Rural Puducherry: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study by Sheeba Ravi, Kannan Krishnamoorthy, Rajini Senthil, Premnath Dhasaram, Monisha Venkatesan, R Iswarya, T. Manjubairavi

“…Increased smartphone exposure was statistically associated with behavioral and functional changes. Conclusions: Measures must be undertaken to prevent deleterious behavioral and functional changes in under-five children due to excessive smartphone usage. …”
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Changes in lower limb muscle activity after fatigue protocols during a side cutting movement in subjects with functional instability of the ankle joint by Donlaya Promkeaw, Supannikar Yingyongsaksri, Ploypailin Namkorn, Theerasak Boonwang

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Experiences of midwives in implementing the fifth stage of function in the integrated service posts to prevent anemia in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia by Mien Mien, Siti Hadrayanti Ananda, Diah Indriastuti, Tahiruddin Tahiruddin

“…The use of integrated service posts or Posyandu, especially in the fourth and fifth steps as a stage of individual health promotion, should prevent anemia in mothers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of midwives in the implementation of the fifth stage of function in integrated service posts in relation to preventing anemia in mothers. …”
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<i>Quercus cerris</i> Leaf Functional Traits to Assess Urban Forest Health Status for Expeditious Analysis in a Mediterranean European Context by Luca Quaranta, Piera Di Marzio, Paola Fortini

“…The selection of woody plant species for afforestation and reforestation should prioritize native species that align with the biogeographical and ecological characteristics of the planting sites. …”
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An updated insight into the effect of β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (β-blockers) on respiratory function in asthma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Monika Marko, Rafał Pawliczak

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to provide an updated assessment of the changes in respiratory function after β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (β-blockers) administration in asthma patients. …”
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Development of a functional electrical stimulation cycling toolkit for spinal cord injury rehabilitation in acute care hospitals: A participatory action approach. by Hope Jervis-Rademeyer, Srijana Gautam, Stephanie Cornell, Janelle Khan, Danielle Wilanowski, Kristin E Musselman, Vanessa K Noonan, Dalton L Wolfe, Riccardo Baldini, Steven Kennedy, Chester Ho

“…The purpose of our study was to develop a toolkit to facilitate the implementation of functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling for persons with a newly acquired spinal cord injury (SCI) in the acute care inpatient hospital setting. …”
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