Clinical and radiographic evaluation of Ponseti method for neonate congenital clubfoot by Hai Jiang, Tao Li

“…ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of children with congenital clubfoot following treatment with the Ponseti method.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of radiographic data from 20 children (12 males and 8 females) aged between 2 years 6 months and 7 years who underwent Ponseti method treatment for congenital clubfoot. …”
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Evolution of Grain and Seed Cleaning Equipment in Russia by V. M. Drincha, Yu. S. Tsench

“…As research objects, they studied the original works of domestic and foreign authors for more than 100 years: monographs, dissertations, reports of research institutions, machine testing stations protocols, scientific journals, conference materials, as well as descriptions for domestic and foreign patent documentation.…”
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My patient might be depressed – can I still screen for MCI? Exploring cognitive performance on the MoCA in older people screened for depressive symptoms with the PHQ-9 by Sophia Bösl, Petra Scheerbaum, Elmar Graessel, Christian Kessler, Julia-Sophia Scheuermann

“…A secondary data analysis of 1,111 participants (age ≥ 60 years; M = 68.4 years; 55.1% female) was performed. …”
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Evaluation of Bioengineered Scaffolds for Mandibular Defect Reconstruction: A Clinical Study by Prasanth Panicker, Feby Francis, Mandapathi S. Kumar, Rajana M. Kumar

“…Clinical and radiographic assessments were performed at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively, evaluating parameters such as defect closure, bone regeneration, and functional restoration. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests to assess statistical significance. …”
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Myopia and age-related macular degeneration: structural and anatomical changes of the eye by I. B. Alekseev, Ju. A. Nam

“…The purpose of the study was to find out how age-related macular degeneration and medium-high degree myopia affect the structural and anatomical parameters of the eyeball, and to find whether a relationship exists between various types of myopic staphylomas and changes of visual functions.Material and methods. 120 patients (236 eyes), with medium and high degree myopia and age-related retinal changes, aged 44 to 81 years were tested for two groups of parameters: quantitative and qualitative. …”
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Perfomance analysis of a small animal PET scanner using 68Ga Isotope by Victória Garcia Moreira, Anna Clara Moreira Silva, Rodrigo Modesto Gadelha Gontijo, Andréa Vidal Ferreira

“…The results revealed that the use of the isotope 68Ga was quite different from standard tests using 18F. The project provided us with a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of the PET scanner when employing the radionuclide 68Ga. …”
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Comparison of brain activity metrics in Chinese and Russian students while perceiving information referencing self or others by Q. Si, J. Tian, V. A. Savostyanov, D. A. Lebedkin, A. V. Bocharov, A. N. Savostyanov

“…We tested the hypothesis that differences in brain activity in functional rest intervals between Chinese and Russian participants depend on their psychological differences in collectivism scores. …”
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Influence of information technologies on technical fitness of students in sport-oriented physical education by Zh.L. Kozina, O.M. Ol'khovyj, V.A. Temchenko

“…Material: in the researches students (boys - n=40) of 18-20 years’ age participated. Standard tests on physical condition were used. …”
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Sex-specific poor physical performance in Korean community-dwelling older adults by Kai Wang, Suyeon Kim, Taehyun Song, Seongryu Bae, Hyuntae Park, S. Jun Son

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 292 community-dwelling older adults (144 males, 148 females; age: 74.7 ± 5.2 years, body mass index: 23.8 ± 2.7 kg/m2). Physical performance tests included (i) strength (handgrip, knee extension, ankle dorsiflexion, ankle plantarflexion, and toe grip), (ii) functional mobility (5 sit-to-stand, 4-m gait speed, and 4-m fast gait speed), and (iii) postural control (timed single-leg stance). …”
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Method of calculating the pressure on the soil of wheeled tractors by V. Yu. Revenko, A. N. Nazarov, V. I. Skorlyakov

“…The algorithm given in the text was approved during testing real tractor samples. Insignificant differences in the assessment of the maximum pressure on the soil, obtained as a result of measurements and calculations (the difference is 1.9-3.3 %) indicate a high degree of reliability of the developed methodology, as well as the possibility of its application in engineering practice to evaluate the functional indicators of tractors, including taking into account changes in their size and mass parameters when equipped with ballast weights, agricultural machines, implements, dual tires, etc. …”
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Role of Biological Age in the Determination of Long‐Term Cause‐Specific Death Following Percutaneous Coronary Interventions by Mandeep Singh, Paul A. Friedman, Rajiv Gulati, Abdallah El Sabbagh, Bradley R. Lewis, Amrit Kanwar, Claire E. Raphael, Mohammed A. Al‐Hijji, Zachi I. Attia, Atta Behfar, James L. Kirkland

“…Background We tested whether biologic age, as estimated by deficits, functional impairments, or Age‐Gap or their combination, provide improved estimation of cause‐specific death as compared with chronological age. …”
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Neurohumoral relationship in patients with rheumatic diseases by I. V. Dryazenkova, A. V. Arshinov

“…Control group consisted of 20 healthy persons. 24- hours ECG monitoring, heart rate variability (HRV) spectral analysis, functional (clinoorthostatic sign) and exercise ECG testing (isometric exercise, dynamic load, veloergometry) were performed. …”
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Sex playing with the mind: effects of oestrogen and testosterone on moon and cognition by OSVALDO P. ALMEIDA

“…In summary, gonadal hormones seem to modulate various aspects of mental functioning. If future studies prove this to be true, hormone replacement therapy should have a major impact on the physical and mental health of older people in the years to come.…”
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Parental stress, mental health, and child traits in Italian mothers and fathers of autistic children by Silvia Perzolli, Giulio Bertamini, Paola Venuti, Arianna Bentenuto

“…Standardized clinical tests directly measured children's cognitive functioning (IQ) and symptom severity. …”
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Online Whiteboard Tool for Team Collaboration in the Foreign Language Classroom Via E-learning by A. V. Glotova

“…University courses have been delivered online through the official website of distant learning at MSU Branch in Sevastopol (https://distant.sev.msu.ru/). Various functionalities of the Linoit tool were tested in the format of joint work of students in the process of conducting practical classes during the organization of e-learning with the use of distance learning technologies for students of 1-4 years of study areas 46.03.01 “History”, 01.03.02 “Applied Mathematics and Informatics”. …”
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XClinic Sensors: Validating Accuracy in Measuring Range of Motion Across Trauma Conditions by Ilaria Ruotolo, Giovanni Sellitto, Giovanni Galeoto, Donatella Valente, Emanuele Amadio, Anna Berardi, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Raffaele La Russa, Umberto Guidoni, Gianpietro Volonnino, Paola Frati

“…Construct validity was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: A total of 44 participants (mean age 42.7 ± 17.3 years, 69% male) were included. …”
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Machine learning-assisted image analysis techniques for glaucoma detection by Vaibhav Yadav, Barnali Dey, Udayan Baruah, Saumya Das, Om Prakash

“…These methods, when combined, provide information on both structural and functional defects. However, carrying out these tests is not simple. …”
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Representation of Well-Being / Ill-Being of the Modern Russian Family and Student Behaviour: The Phenomenon of Teachers’ Reflection by O. V. Usova, N. G. Chevtaeva, A. S. Nikitina, C. Scavo

“…The characteristics of a functional and dysfunctional family are described based on the teachers’ representations and the manifestation of deviation or prosocial behaviour in adolescents 13-17 years old.Practical significance. …”
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New possibilities for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment and prevention of dementia in patients with cerebrovascular disease. Results of the PRIORITET Observation Program by E. Y. Solovieva, P. R. Kamchatnov, L. B. Novikova, O. A. Kicherova, N. M. Khasanova

“…The observational program PRIORITET included 192 patients of both sexes aged 40 to 74 years inclusive (mean age 63.6±8.8 years) with MCI and CVD, they were prescribed Prospecta, two tablets twice a day during 24 weeks. …”
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Analysis of students’ nervous system’s typological properties, in aspect of response to extreme situation, with the help of multi-dimensional analysis by Z.L. Kozina, S.S. Iermakov

“…We have found that the most significant indicators for distribution of students into groups by individual typological properties are speed and accuracy of passing of psycho-physiological tests with different modes of signals’ supply as well as functional changes before exercise of extreme character. …”
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