MPR 1.0: a stand-alone multiscale parameter regionalization tool for improved parameter estimation of land surface models by R. Schweppe, R. Schweppe, S. Thober, S. Müller, M. Kelbling, R. Kumar, S. Attinger, S. Attinger, L. Samaniego

“…By using this tool for the generation of continental-scale soil hydraulic parameters applicable to different models (Noah-MP and HTESSEL), we showcase its general functionality and flexibility. Further, using model parameters estimated by the MPR tool leads to significant changes in long-term estimates of evapotranspiration, as compared to their default parameterizations. …”
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Computational analysis of genes with lethal knockout phenotype and prediction of essential genes in archaea by Kira S. Makarova, Changyi Zhang, Yuri I. Wolf, Svetlana Karamycheva, Rachel J. Whitaker, Eugene V. Koonin

“…We analyzed the sets of LKP genes for two archaea, Methanococcus maripaludis and Sulfolobus islandicus, using a variety of computational approaches aiming to differentiate between essential and conditionally essential genes and to predict at least a general function for as many of the proteins encoded by these genes as possible. …”
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Use of biological nano zinc as a feed additive in quail nutrition: biosynthesis, antimicrobial activity and its effect on growth, feed utilisation, blood metabolites and intestinal... by Fayiz M. Reda, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Talaat K. El-Rayes, Adel I. Attia, Sabry A.A El-Sayed, Sarah Y.A Ahmed, Mahmoud Madkour, Mahmoud Alagawany

“…From the obtained results, Zn-NPs supplementation at 0.2 g/kg diet had a positive effect on the performance and physiological status of growing Japanese quails.HIGHLIGHTS Zinc (Zn) is an important trace element for the general functioning of the animal body. A significant improvement in growth performance was observed in birds fed diet enriched with 0.2 g/kg of Zn-NPs. …”
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Development of Microsatellite Markers Based on Transcriptome Sequencing and Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in Swimming Crab (Portunus trituberculatus) by Baohua Duan, Shumei Mu, Yueqiang Guan, Weibiao Liu, Tongxu Kang, Yana Cheng, Zejian Li, Yang Tian, Xianjiang Kang, Xianjiang Kang, Xianjiang Kang

“…A total of 34,406 annotated unigenes were classified into 26 functional categories according to the functional annotation analysis of KOG, of which “general function prediction only” was the biggest category (6,028 unigenes, 17.52%). …”
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Cognitive Remediation Interventions in Autism Spectrum Condition: A Systematic Review by Yasemin Dandil, Katherine Smith, Emma Kinnaird, Cindy Toloza, Kate Tchanturia, Kate Tchanturia, Kate Tchanturia

“…Cognitive remediation (CR) interventions are frequently used to address cognitive characteristics and improve cognitive and general functioning. However, the evidence is limited for ASC. …”
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Investigation of the Effects of Home-Based Exercise and Cognitive Training on Cognitive and Physical Functions in Cardiac Patients: The COVEPICARDIO Study Protocol of a Randomized... by Florent Besnier, Florent Besnier, Emma Gabrielle Dupuy, Emma Gabrielle Dupuy, Christine Gagnon, Thomas Vincent, Catherine-Alexandra Grégoire, Caroll-Ann Blanchette, Caroll-Ann Blanchette, Kathia Saillant, Kathia Saillant, Nadia Bouabdallaoui, Nadia Bouabdallaoui, Josep Iglésies Grau, Josep Iglésies Grau, Béatrice Bérubé, Béatrice Bérubé, Béatrice Bérubé, Miloudza Olmand, Miloudza Olmand, Marie-France Marin, Marie-France Marin, Sylvie Belleville, Sylvie Belleville, Martin Juneau, Martin Juneau, Paolo Vitali, Paolo Vitali, Mathieu Gayda, Mathieu Gayda, Anil Nigam, Anil Nigam, Louis Bherer, Louis Bherer, Louis Bherer

“…The primary outcome is cognition, including general functioning (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score), as well as performances on measures of executive functions, processing speed, and episodic memory. …”
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Retrospective study revealed that Zn relate to improvement of swallowing function in the older adults by Yumika Seki, Kota Ishizawa, Tetsuya Akaishi, Michiaki Abe, Koji Okamoto, Junichi Tanaka, Ryutaro Arita, Shin Takayama, Akiko Kikuchi, Mariko Miyazaki, Hideo Harigae, Mayumi Sato, Masaya Hoshi, Kazuaki Hatsugai, Tadashi Ishii

“…Conclusions Zinc deficiency is associated with compromised swallowing function in older adults patients with impaired general functions. Oral zinc supplementation can alleviate dysphagia in older adults patients with zinc deficiency even though this is a retrospective study. …”
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Characterization of <i>Martelella soudanensis</i> sp. nov., Isolated from a Mine Sediment by Jung-Yun Lee, Dong-Hun Lee, Dong-Hun Kim

“…Five <i>Martelella</i> strains shared 2258 POG core, which were mainly associated with amino acid transport and metabolism, general function prediction only, carbohydrate transport and metabolism, translation, ribosomal structure and biogenesis, and transcription. …”
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Prevalence, correlates, and quality-of-life outcomes of major or persistent pain among women living with HIV in Metro Vancouver, Canada by Sophia Ly, Kate Shannon, Melissa Braschel, Haoxuan Zhou, Andrea Krüsi, Kathleen Deering

“…In separate multivariable confounder models, pain was associated with reduced odds of good self-rated health (aOR 0.64[0.48–0.84] and increased odds of health interference with social activities (aOR 2.21[1.63–2.99]) and general function (aOR 3.24[2.54–4.13]). In conclusion, most WLWH in our study reported major or persistent pain. …”
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Feasibility and Potential Effects of Robot-Assisted Passive Range of Motion Training in Combination with Conventional Rehabilitation on Hand Function in Patients with Chronic Strok... by Chia-Yu Hsu, Chu-Ming Wu, Chieh-Cheng Huang, Hung-Hai Shie, Yuh-Show Tsai

“…The affected upper extremity function, strength and general function improved significantly after the therapy for the 12 patients recruited to this study. …”
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Determination of acute toxicity of antiprotozoal drug “Avizuril” by O. A. Hunko, T. I. Fotina

“…Studies of the effect of the subtoxic dose of the drug “Avizuril” when administered orally on the general functional parameters of experimental rats noted suffocation and depression of the central nervous system, the death of most animals during the first day. …”
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Separating Features From Functionality in Vaccination Apps: Computational Analysis by George Shaw Jr, Devaki Nadkarni, Eric Phann, Rachel Sielaty, Madeleine Ledenyi, Razaan Abnowf, Qian Xu, Paul Arredondo, Shi Chen

“…However, their general functionality, user and disease coverage, and exchange of information have not been comprehensively studied or evaluated computationally. …”
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A Non-Infectious Uveitis Multidisciplinary Clinic in a Tertiary Referral Center: Clinical Impact and Added Value by Leal I, Romão VC, Mano S, Khmelinskii N, Campanilho-Marques R, Ponte C, Macieira C, Oliveira-Ramos F, Vieira-Sousa E, Rosa CM, Rodrigues W, Abegão Pinto L, Marques-Neves C, Fonseca JE

“…This experience-based manuscript aims to describe the general functioning of our multidisciplinary NIU clinic, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of multidisciplinary team management in patients with NIU, ultimately initiating a dialogue on what an NIU clinic should be and providing information for newly NIU clinics start-up. …”
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Reducing intrusive memories after trauma via an imagery-competing task intervention in COVID-19 intensive care staff: a randomised controlled trial by Lalitha Iyadurai, Julie Highfield, Marie Kanstrup, Alfred Markham, Varsha Ramineni, Boliang Guo, Thomas Jaki, Jonathan Kingslake, Guy M. Goodwin, Charlotte Summers, Michael B. Bonsall, Emily A. Holmes

“…There were convergent findings for symptoms of PTSD, insomnia and anxiety, work engagement and burnout, general functioning and quality of life. The intervention was found safe and acceptable to participants. …”
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MODERN ASPECTS OF PHARMACOGENETICS: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE IN PERINATOLOGY AND PEDIATRICS by О. Скавінська, Ю. Чернявська, Ю. Чернявська, Л. Фіщук, В. Похилько, О. Євсеєнкова, З. Россоха

“…Some gene variants can be described in terms of metabolic activity or general function, while others can only be described as present or absent. …”
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Identification of Fitness Determinants during Energy-Limited Growth Arrest in <italic toggle="yes">Pseudomonas aeruginosa</italic> by David W. Basta, Megan Bergkessel, Dianne K. Newman

“…Multiple genes encoding general functions like transcriptional regulation and energy generation were required for fitness during carbon or oxygen limitation, yet many specific genes, and thus specific activities, differed in their relevance between these states. …”
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Beyond the spectral theorem: Spectrally decomposing arbitrary functions of nondiagonalizable operators by Paul M. Riechers, James P. Crutchfield

“…This simultaneously simplifies and generalizes functional calculus so that it is readily applicable to analyzing complex physical systems. …”
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Nature of Social Intelligence of the Personality and its Basic Functions by Eduard Ivashkevych, Liana Onufriieva

“…All these functions can be combined with such generalized functions as cognitive-evaluative, communicative-value, and reflexive correction. …”
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Robust Bayesian inference via optimal transport misfit measures: applications and algorithms by Scarinci, Andrea

“…Inference problems involving dynamical systems, signal processing, and more generally functional data can be affected by this type of misspecification. …”
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Preliminary evaluation of translated and culturally adapted internet-delivered cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder: multicenter, single-arm trial in Japan by Yoshinaga, N, Thew, GR, Hayashi, Y, Matsuoka, J, Tanoue, H, Takanashi, R, Araki, M, Kanai, Y, Smith, A, Grant, SHL, Clark, DM

“…The secondary outcome measures examined social anxiety–related psychological processes, taijin kyofusho (the fear of offending others), depression, generalized anxiety, and general functioning. The assessment points for the outcome measures were baseline (week 0), midtreatment (week 8), posttreatment (week 15; primary assessment point), and follow-up (week 26). …”