Regional Frequency Analysis Using L-Moments for Determining Daily Rainfall Probability Distribution Function and Estimating the Annual Wastewater Discharges by Pau Estrany-Planas, Pablo Blanco-Gómez, Juan I. Ortiz-Vallespí, Javier Orihuela-Martínez, Víctor Vilarrasa

“…The Generalized Pareto gave the best probability distribution function for the selected region, and it was used to simulate daily rainfall and system discharges over annual periods using Monte Carlo techniques. …”
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An Attomolar-Level Optical Device for Monitoring Receptor–Analyte Interactions Without Functionalization Steps: A Case Study of Cytokine Detection by Nunzio Cennamo, Francesco Arcadio, Chiara Marzano, Rosalba Pitruzzella, Mimimorena Seggio, Maria Pesavento, Stefano Toldo, Antonio Abbate, Luigi Zeni

“…Instead of performing a functionalization step, the micro holes were filled with a specific receptor solution for the analyte (one microliter at the femtomolar level), which selectively captured the target (e.g., cytokine) when the samples were dropped over the filled micro holes (twenty microliters at the attomolar level). …”
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Functional Component Production Capabilities in Milk Fermentation of Some Featured Lactic Acid Bacteria Species for Use in Different Food Processes by Tuğba Kök Taş, Fatma Ecemnur Duran, Nilgün Özdemir, Ebru Çubuk Demiralay

“…Therefore, the findings of this study will provide the right strain selection for a fermented dairy product or a different non-dairy-based fermented product according to the desired functional properties. …”
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Lipase production from Bacillus safensis VC-6 isolated from the volcanic region of Copahue: optimization and functional genomic insights by Valeria Foronda, Valeria Foronda, Valeria Castellanos, Claudia Hoepfner, Claudia Hoepfner, Daniel Guzmán, Héctor Guzmán, Jerry L. Solis

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Broad-line AGNs at 3.5 < z < 6: The Black Hole Mass Function and a Connection with Little Red Dots by Anthony J. Taylor, Steven L. Finkelstein, Dale D. Kocevski, Junehyoung Jeon, Volker Bromm, Ricardo O. Amorín, Pablo Arrabal Haro, Bren E. Backhaus, Micaela B. Bagley, Eduardo Banados, Rachana Bhatawdekar, Madisyn Brooks, Antonello Calabrò, Óscar A. Chávez Ortiz, Yingjie Cheng, Nikko J. Cleri, Justin W. Cole, Kelcey Davis, Mark Dickinson, Callum Donnan, James S. Dunlop, Richard S. Ellis, Vital Fernández, Adriano Fontana, Seiji Fujimoto, Mauro Giavalisco, Andrea Grazian, Jingsong Guo, Nimish P. Hathi, Benne W. Holwerda, Michaela Hirschmann, Kohei Inayoshi, Jeyhan S. Kartaltepe, Yana Khusanova, Anton M. Koekemoer, Vasily Kokorev, Rebecca L. Larson, Gene C. K. Leung, Ray A. Lucas, Derek J. McLeod, Lorenzo Napolitano, Masafusa Onoue, Fabio Pacucci, Casey Papovich, Pablo G. Pérez-González, Nor Pirzkal, Rachel S. Somerville, Jonathan R. Trump, Stephen M. Wilkins, L. Y. Aaron Yung, Haowen Zhang

“…We use a multistep pre-selection and Bayesian fitting to ensure a high-quality sample of sources with broad Balmer lines and narrow forbidden lines. …”
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SECURITY ASSESSMENT OF MOODLE-BASED DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM COMPONENTS USING STATIC ANALYSIS TOOLS by Vladislav K. Kuchmin, Grigory O. Krylov

“…Moodle is one of the most popular open source solutions used in university environments, and its modular architecture requires regular security audits due to continuous functional expansion. …”
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The Prospects for Wind Energy Development in the Republic of Belarus by Y. S. Petrusha, N. A. Papkova

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Review of zeolitic-based sorbents for CO2 capture: Insights into functional modifications, economic feasibility and machine learning-enhanced strategies by Saheed A. Ganiyu

“…Advances in zeolitic sorbents, such as pristine zeolites, metal-modified zeolites, amine-functionalized zeolites, and silica-modified zeolites, are reviewed in detail, highlighting their enhanced adsorption performance and selectivity. …”
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Watercress (<i>Nasturtium officinale</i>) as a Functional Food for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Management: A Narrative Review by Chikondi Maluwa, Blecious Zinan’dala, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…It also appears to enhance insulin function and reduce blood glucose levels. In cancer models, watercress extracts exhibit antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, and chemoprotective properties, with selective toxicity towards cancer cells and protective effects on normal cells. …”
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Sodium-dependent phosphate transporter NaPi2b as a candidate for targeted therapy: features of structure, function, and expression by R. G. Kiyamova, R. A. Vlasenkova, L. F. Bulatova

“…According to various sources, the transporter has from 6 to 12 transmembrane domains, 2 co-transport domains, a large extracellular localization domain, as well as N- and C-terminal domains that face the inside of the cell. …”
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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…Risk of bias assessment revealed generally low bias in randomization and measurement domains, though selective reporting and missing data handling raised concerns in some studies. …”
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Upcycling <i>Luffa cylindrica</i> (Luffa Sponge) Seed Press Cake as a Functional Ingredient for Meat Substitute Formulations by Génica Lawrence, Thaïna Josy, Ewa Pejcz, Agata Wojciechowicz-Budzisz, Remigiusz Olędzki, Katarzyna Górska, Adam Zając, Guylène Aurore, Joanna Harasym

“…The blends demonstrated complementary functional characteristics, with the LP30/TF70 formulation selected for meat substitute development based on optimal textural properties. …”
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An Expected Value-Based Symmetric–Asymmetric Polygonal Fuzzy Z-MCDM Framework for Sustainable–Smart Supplier Evaluation by Mohammad Hashemi-Tabatabaei, Maghsoud Amiri, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee

“…The rapid adoption of these technologies has led to the emergence of smart SCM, which integrates modern technologies in sourcing, production, distribution, and sales. Supplier evaluation and selection (SES) in smart SCM is a strategic decision impacting the entire supply chain. …”
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Dynamic participation in local energy communities with peer-to-peer trading [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Theresia Perger, Hans Auer

“…Conclusions The added value of this work is that the proposed method can be seen as a basis for a selection process between a large number of potential new community members. …”
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Learning from the local: the variety and spatial pattern of vocal mimicry in songs of the invasive white-rumped shama in Taiwan by Bao-Sen Shieh, Shih-Hsiung Liang, Shuo-Chen Chang

“…Studying the model selection, especially in multiple heterospecific mimicry, is crucial for understanding the function of vocal mimicry. …”
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Fabrication effect on SLM and cast Inconel 718 properties for energy conversion by Hafiz Muzammil Irshad, Ameeq Farooq, Muhammad Ammar, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Bilal Anjum Ahmed, Samaneh Shahgaldi, Muhammad Ali Ehsan, Khalid Askar

“…This study investigates the effect of fabrication methods on the microstructural, mechanical, and electrochemical durability of nickel alloy IN718, aiming to establish it as a cost-effective electrode material for direct seawater electrolysis using renewable energy sources. Selective laser melting (SLM) and conventional casting methods were used to fabricate IN718 alloy electrodes. …”
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Multi-Layer Modeling and Visualization of Functional Network Connectivity Shows High Performance for the Classification of Schizophrenia and Cognitive Performance via Resting fMRI by Duc My Vo, Anees Abrol, Zening Fu, Vince D. Calhoun

“…<b>Background:</b> In functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), functional network connectivity (FNC) captures temporal coupling among intrinsic connectivity networks (ICNs). …”
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Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the last 10 years. by Franciele Cascaes da Silva, Rodrigo da Rosa Iop, Laiana Cândido de Oliveira, Alice Mathea Boll, José Gustavo Souza de Alvarenga, Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho, Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra de Melo, André Junqueira Xavier, Rudney da Silva

“…<h4>Study selection</h4>Randomized clinical trials examining the effects of physical exercise programs and cognitive function in PD patients. …”
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A Versatile Algorithm for Autofocusing SAR Images by A. A. Monakov

“…Adjusting the algorithm for the selected objective function requires minimal software changes. …”
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A trade-off between line hardening and dynamic line rating by a new convex optimization model for resilient micro-grid-oriented expansion planning of reconfigurable smart distribut... by Saeed Behzadi, Amir Bagheri

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