Sarcoma of the Lower Limb: Reconstructive Surgeon's Perspective by Zhixue Lim, Sophia A. Strike, Mark E. Puhaindran

“…The challenge of reconstruction lies in providing a durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing limb. However, limb-preserving intention should not delay interventions that provide a survival benefit such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. …”
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Determination of the Importance Level of Basic Criteria in Building Construction with AHP and FAHP Methods by Serkan Yıldız, Sinan Güneş

“…The primary expectations from buildings include safety, cost-effectiveness, aesthetics, durability, functionality, and sustainability. Addressing these complex criteria and potential trade-offs requires determining their relative importance to guide construction practices. …”
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Hybrid multi-criteria decision making approaches for transtibial prostheses socket material selection by Tarun Rijwani, Gurusharan Dumra, Kumar Abhishek, Ganesh Iyer

“…Abstract The selection of appropriate material for manufacturing of prosthetic socket is a critical decision that impacts comfort, durability, functionality, and cost effectiveness. This study employs a comprehensive Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach to evaluate ten potential materials for prosthetic sockets based on six evaluation criteria. …”
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From plant to nanomaterial: Physicochemical and functional characterization of nanochitosomes loaded with antioxidant peptide fractions from oleaster-seed protein by Mehdi Ahaninjan, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi

“…Overall, the findings of this study will effectively contribute to the development of innovative, solidified delivery systems with enhanced durability, functionality, and bioavailability ultimately leading to innovative and effective nutrition-based solutions.…”
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Adenoviral-vectored vaccine against Bordetella pertussis fimbrial antigen induces partial protection in a mouse model by Alexa Dierig, Martina Kristof, Christina Dold, Elodie Lesne, Catpagavalli Asokanathan, Luke Blackwell, Barbara Bolgiano, Andrew R. Gorringe, Andrew J. Pollard, Kevin Markey, Christine S. Rollier

“…As a first step to address these issues we developed novel Bordetella pertussis vaccine candidates using viral-vectored vaccine technology with the aim of producing durable functional antibodies that prevent nasal colonization. …”
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MATHEMATICAL SUBSTANTIATION OF THE USE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLAMMERS DURING THE RESTORATION OF THE DENTITION WITH DOUBLE-SIDED DISTAL DEFECTS AND THE DEFECT INCLUDED IN THE FRONTA... by R.V. Kozak, D.M. Korol

“…The basic conditions that ensure good functional qualities and durability of prosthetic structures from the point of view of biomechanics, undoubtedly include an optimal way of fixing a partial removable prosthesis, which consists in the correct choice of the clamping system that ensures reliable fixation of the prosthesis in the given position and at the same time causing a minimum of harm supporting teeth, as well as the most rational distribution of occlusal loads transmitted to the supporting tissues, since it is these factors that determine the durability functioning dentures. The purpose of biomechanical studies is to analyze the stress-strain state of the supporting teeth of partial removable prostheses replacing the included and terminal defects of the dentition when fixing the prosthesis on the supporting teeth with the help of holding and supporting-retaining clamps. …”
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