Microalgae-Based Functional Foods: A Blue-Green Revolution in Sustainable Nutrition and Health by Gabriela Andrade-Bustamante, Francisco Eleazar Martínez-Ruiz, Jesus Ortega-García, Prabhaharan Renganathan, Lira A. Gaysina, Muhilan Mahendhiran, Edgar Omar Rueda Puente

“…This review aims to examine the potential of microalgae as natural ingredients in functional food production, explore the factors limiting their industrial acceptance and utilization, and assess the safety issues associated with human consumption.…”
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A COSMIC function points based test effort estimation model for mobile applications by Anureet Kaur, Kulwant Kaur

“…The estimation of effort for testing of apps is a key figure that helps test managers in making approximate accurate decisions for coordinating testing resources. In this study, a regression model is presented to predict test effort for mobile applications considering COSMIC Function Size Measurement (FSM), mobile app characteristics/factors and test factors. …”
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Molecular characterization and functional analysis of CYP315 A1 in ovarian development in Macrobrachium nipponense by Sufei Jiang, Wenyi Zhang, Jufeng Jiang, Mengying Zhang, Jisheng Wang, Yiwei Xiong, Hui Qiao, Hongtuo Fu

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Hybrid Artificial Neural Network Activation Function to Reduce Water Wastage in Agricultural Irrigation by Baraa H. Jawad, Ola A. Alwesabi, Nibras Abdullah, Ahmed Abed Mohammed

“…The achievement of this is done by utilizing a hybrid activation function known as TanElu, which combines the Tanh and ELU functions. …”
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A Review of Biochar from Biomass and Its Interaction with Microbes: Enhancing Soil Quality and Crop Yield in <i>Brassica</i> Cultivation by Kritsana Jatuwong, Worawoot Aiduang, Tanongkiat Kiatsiriroat, Wassana Kamopas, Saisamorn Lumyong

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Correlation of atorvastatin with subjective memory deficits: a study from the NHANES and FAERS databases by Hao Zhang, Hua Huang, Panli Zhao

“…BackgroundPost-marketing regulatory data suggest a potential association between atorvastatin use and memory protection; however, findings from observational studies have been inconsistent and remain a subject of controversy.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the correlation between atorvastatin exposure and subjective memory deficits, with the objective of providing more precise safety and efficacy information for its clinical use.MethodsWe utilized two primary data sources: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) covering the years 2001 to 2018, and the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) spanning 2011 to 2018. …”
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Functional Feed for Tilapia: Exploring the Benefits of <i>Aspalathus linearis</i> Tea Extract by Grace Okuthe, Bongile Bhomela, Noluyolo Vundisa

“…This positions rooibos extract as a promising natural functional additive for aquafeed, offering a sustainable strategy to enhance tilapia farming productivity and resource utilization. …”
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Differentiation characteristics and evolutionary mechanisms of agricultural regional functions in Loess Hilly and Gully Region by LONG Pei, WANG Yongsheng, LU Xue

“…[Objective] Agricultural regional functions are the core characteristic of regional agricultural systems, and their optimization and regulation are crucial for overcoming the bottlenecks in high-quality agricultural and rural development under resource and environmental constraints. …”
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Seasonal Self-Purification Process of Nutrients Entering Coastal Water from Land-Based Sources in Tieshan Bay, China: Insights from Incubation Experiments by Fang Xu, Peng Zhang, Yingxian He, Huizi Long, Jibiao Zhang, Dongliang Lu, Chaoxing Ren

“…The differential self-purification efficiencies underscore the importance of calibrating pollution control strategies according to both anthropogenic discharge characteristics and regional hydrochemical resilience, which is of key importance for ensuring the traceability and control of land-based sources of pollution into the sea and the scientific utilization of the self-purification capacity of the bay water body.…”
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A study on the functional role of the DHCR24 gene in gonadal differentiation and development of Macrobrachium nipponense by Pengfei Cai, Wenyi Zhang, Sufei Jiang, Yiwei Xiong, Hui Qiao, Shubo Jin, Hongtuo Fu

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Perilla Seed Oil and Protein: Composition, Health Benefits, and Potential Applications in Functional Foods by Lijun Guan, Ling Zhu, Xindi Zhang, Yaxi Han, Kunlun Wang, Nina Ji, Xinmiao Yao, Ye Zhou, Bo Li, Qing Chen, Jing Fan, Dixin Sha, Shuwen Lu

“…Perilla (<i>Perilla frutescens</i>) seeds are emerging as a valuable resource for functional foods and medicines owing to their rich oil and protein content with diverse nutritional and health benefits. …”
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Evaluation of the immobilized enzymes function in soil remediation following polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination by Babar Hussain, Hongqing Zhu, Chunyu Xiang, Luo Mengfei, Bowei Zhu, Shibin Liu, Hui Ma, Shengyan Pu

“…However, the practical application is limited by its instability and ease to loss function under harsh environmental conditions such as pH, temperature, and edaphic stress etc. …”
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Innovative applications of medicinal mushrooms in functional foods and nutraceuticals: a focus on health-boosting beverages by Jing-ya Yang, Li Tao, Dengji Lou, Nimesha M. Patabendige, Aseni N. Ediriweera, Shujuan Liu, Wenhua Lu, Entaj Tarafder, Sylvie Rapior, Sylvie Rapior, Kalani K. Hapuarachchi

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Dynamic prediction of surface subsidence at any point based on Boltzmann time function model by Liangji XU, Zhihao SUN, Xiaopeng LIU, Kun ZHANG, Zongyou CAO

“…The underground extraction of coal resources can induce surface subsidence, posing a potential threat to both the ecological environment and the structural stability of buildings. …”
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Functional Elements of Entrusted Professional Activities for Dental Educators: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Noraini Abu Bakar, Nurhanis Syazni Roslan, Muhammad Ainul Haq, Yasmin Mustafa Byrnes, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff

“…ObjectiveThis paper presents a scoping review protocol aimed at systematically elucidating the extent, range, and nature of the literature on EPAs for dental educators, as evaluated in the included resources. This review seeks to answer the following research question: what are the key functional elements of EPAs for dental educators as described in the existing literature? …”
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Total darkness activated intestinal clock system and improved intestinal barrier function in growing rabbits by Yao Li, Jiali Chen, Fuchang Li, Lei Liu

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Function Delivery Network: A Spatial-Temporal Execution Orchestrator for Optimizing Serverless Computing by Joel R. Corporan, Arshdeep Bahga, Vijay K. Madisetti

“…Our results demonstrate significant improvements in resource utilization, execution time, and request completion rates. …”
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Architecture and molecular machinery of skeletal myofibers: a systematic review of the structure–function relationships by Jing Zhao, Xu Du, Wei Fang, Hongxia Zhu, Binglin Yue

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The Role of Left Atrial Strain in Differentiating Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source From Other Acute Ischemic Stroke Subtypes Related to Large‐Vessel Occlusion by Yanjuan Zhang, Jincheng Jiao, Yingying Wang, Sheng Liu, Yuezhou Cao, Haibing Shi, Minglong Chen, Mingfang Li

“…ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate left atrial (LA) function in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) and other subtypes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) related to large‐vessel occlusion (LVO). …”
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Spatiotemporal Urban Evolution Along the China–Laos Railway in Laos Determined Using Multiple Sources of Remote-Sensed Landscape Indicators and Interpretable Machine Learning by Dongxue Li, Jin Tang, Qiao Hu, Mingjuan Dong, Soukanh Chithpanya

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