From rockfall source area identification to susceptibility zonation: a proposed workflow tested on El Hierro (Canary Islands, Spain) by R. Sarro, M. Rossi, P. Reichenbach, R. M. Mateos

“…The source area maps obtained from the three methods are utilized as inputs for a rockfall runout model (STONE) to derive rockfall trajectory count maps. …”
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Impact of butyric acid modification on the structural and functional properties of rice starch by Qiaoyan Wu, Yang Yang, Yue Xu, Bing Wang, Xiaofei Liu, Yan Wang, Guang Zhang, Xin Bian, Chunmin Ma, Na Zhang

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Healthcare resource utilization burden associated with cognitive impairments identified through natural language processing among patients with schizophrenia in the United States by Jerome Vaccaro, Mona Nili, Pin Xiang, James K. Nelson, Cory Pack, Randall Thompson, Joe Vasey, Joseph Parks

“…Abstract While cognitive impairments in schizophrenia are well documented in research, their identification and impact in clinical practice remain less well understood, despite their association with high patient burden and impact on long-term functional outcomes. In this study we aimed to identify documented cognitive impairments using natural language processing (NLP) and to characterize treatment patterns and healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) among patients with schizophrenia. …”
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Microgrid Energy Management Considering Energy Storage Degradation Cost by Yiming Zhao, Hongrui Li, Changsheng Wan, Dong Du, Bo Chen

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Evaluation and identification of lumbosacral transitional vertebra causing intractable low back pain utilizing bone single-photon emission tomography with computed tomography by Khulood Al Riyami, Suliman Alahmed, Ziauddin Saad, Jamshed Bomanji

“…The cause of low back pain due to lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV) still remains a debated topic. Functional imaging with bone scintigraphy has been a valuable adjunct in its assessment; however, in recent years, the additional utility of single-photon emission tomography with computed tomography (SPECT/CT) is evolving as the imaging modality of choice in identifying range of complex lower back pain sources, leading to the provision of suitable treatment options. …”
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ACTION: Augmentation and computation toolbox for brain network analysis with functional MRI by Yuqi Fang, Junhao Zhang, Linmin Wang, Qianqian Wang, Mingxia Liu

“…In this work, we develop an open-source toolbox, called Augmentation and Computation Toolbox for braIn netwOrk aNalysis (ACTION), offering comprehensive functions to streamline fMRI analysis. …”
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Choline in immunity: a key regulator of immune cell activation and function by Catarina Maia, Chin Wai Fung, Elsa Sanchez-Lopez

“…Nutrient availability is a strong determinant of cell function. Immune cells, which must rapidly activate transcriptional, proteomic, and metabolic programs to fulfill their functional roles, depend on nutrient supply to generate the building blocks needed for the production of immune effectors. …”
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Double-spiral as a bio-inspired functional element in engineering design by Mohsen Jafarpour, Mohammad Aryayi, Stanislav N. Gorb, Hamed Rajabi

“…Abstract Spiral, one of the most well-known functional patterns in nature that can be observed in structures such as the proboscis of lepidoptera and snail shells or as vortices forming in flowing fluids, has long served as a source of inspiration for humans in the creation of numerous spiral-based designs. …”
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The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar) by Seyyed Saeid Hosseini, Habib Shahbazi Shiran, Behrouz Afkhami

“…In the following, referring to the background of the research in this field, the questions raised include the role of Waqf in the development of architecture and urban development of Yazd, the characteristics of Waqf deeds and stone inscriptions, answers are given to how the usages and functions of the Waqf are. The result is that encouraging and supporting People to immigrate and paying attention to estates and tenements in cities, bequeathing Waqfs to male children, family support in the protection of properties and estates to prevent the risk of usurpation of property, the public utility activities of the nobles, affluent, local influential People and their spouses to commemorate Ahl al-Bayt and Imams has been effective in the field of Waqf and the development and expansion of the architecture of Islamic buildings. …”
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Projection-specific and reversible functional blockage in the association cortex of macaque monkeys by Seiichirou Yokoo, Takayasu Higo, Florian Gerard-Mercier, Mineki Oguchi, Masamichi Sakagami, Haruhiko Bito, Masayuki Sakamoto, Noritake Ichinohe, Keiji Tanaka

“…The functional manipulation techniques based on optogenetics have been widely and effectively utilized in the rodent brain. …”
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Uso de Métodos Monte Carlo na Modelagem de Fontes Radioativas Naturais by Gutemberg Luiz Sales Claudino, José Vieira, Viriato Leal Neto, Fernando Lima, José Santos

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Bankruptcy rules and sustainable water management: A MODSIM-NSGAII simulation multi-objective optimization framework for equitable transboundary water allocation by Bentolhoda Asl-Rousta, S. Jamshid Mousavi

“…This study addresses these challenges by introducing a new optimal bankruptcy rule (OpPro rule) through a simulation-optimization model (MODSIM-NSGAII), where MODSIM simulates the spatial and temporal variability of water resources, and the NSGA-II optimization algorithm includes two objective functions of maximizing basin-wide ecological sustainability and maximizing economic efficiency reflecting ''equitable and reasonable utilization'' of water. …”
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Reduction in Healthcare Resource Utilization Following Treatment With a Home-Based Footworn Device in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Claims Analysis by Josh Mark, Shirley Shema-Shiratzky, Joel Sommer, Tim Nolan, Ganit Segal

“… # Objective This study looked at the healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) in patients with knee OA and low back pain before and after the utilization of a new, home-based, noninvasive, biomechanical intervention…”
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Corn Steep Liquor as an Efficient Bioresource for Functional Components Production by Biotransformation Technology by Ying Chang, Xin-Qi Zhao, Xin Zhang, Yan Jiao

“…In order to fully explore the potential utilization value of CSL, this review comprehensively summarizes the structural composition and nutritional characteristics of CSL, and its application and prospect in the biotransformation of industrialized organic acids, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, natural pigments, and novel functional components through the microbial fermentation pathway. …”
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Isolation, structural characterization and molecular docking of β-sitosterol from Trewia polycarpa root bark: a potential source of bioactive compounds by Md. Jahirul Islam, Hayatullah, Md. Ataur Rahman, Nusrat Jahan, Md. Golam Mostafa, Bakul Akter, Md. Ripaj Uddin

“…The 1H-NMR spectrum confirmed the presence of functional groups such as hydroxyl (-OH), methyl (-CH3), methylene (-CH2), and methine (-CH) groups, with notable singlets at δ 0.71 and 1.03 ppm and an olefinic proton triplet at δ 5.37 ppm. …”
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Use of dehydrated carrot (Daucus carota) pomace and almond (Prunus dulcis) powder for partial replacement of wheat flour in cake: effect on product quality and acceptability by Tusneem Kausar, Salah Laaraj, Ashiq Hussain, Younes Noutfia, Mohamed Bouhrim, Ramzi A. Mothana, Omar M. Noman, Aymen Mubashar, Nida Firdous, Shafiqa Ali, Shazia Yaqub, Kaoutar Elfazazi

“…IntroductionCarrot (Daucus carota) is a nutrient-dense root vegetable, and carrot pomace is a by-product of the juice extraction procedure, which is recognized a source of phytochemicals and functional components. …”
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Clinical and economic burden of achondroplasia in the United States: results from a retrospective, observational study by Nadia Merchant, Jose Alvir, Paulette Negron Ericksen, Jane Loftus, Jose Francisco Cara, Alison Slade, Michael P. Wajnrajch, Christine L. Baker

“…However, data are limited on its economic impact, especially related to healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and associated costs. This study aimed to characterize the clinical and economic impact of achondroplasia in the US relative to matched non-achondroplasia controls stratified by pediatric and adult populations. …”
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Nitrogen-functionalized modulation of iron nanoparticles promotes selective hydrogenation of carbon dioxide by Xianbiao Wang, Jun Qian, Zixuan Lu, Jie Huang, Liru Zheng, Yong Jiang, Mengdie Cai, Yuxue Wei, Lisheng Guo, Song Sun

“…The utilization of urea as a nitrogen source during the hydrothermal process significantly influenced the morphology and defects of the obtained catalyst. …”
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Advancements in research on bacteria-algae symbiosis technology for treating biogas slurry in livestock and poultry breeding by ZHANG Yabin, DANG Tengfei, LI Zhiguo, GUO Xiaoying, GUO Qiong, WANG Yan, WAN Junfeng

“…Additionally, the research direction of bacteria-algae symbiosis technology in the field of biogas slurry treatment and resource utilization was analyzed, emphasizing the potential of bacteria-algae granular sludge resource utilization technology as a pivotal research area in biogas slurry resource treatment technology.…”
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Adsorption and Removal of Phosphate by Leather Collagen Fiber-based Material Loaded with UiO–66–NH2 by Xiaohan YANG, Songbo DAI, Yuqing HE, Xiudan TAO, Likun CHEN, He ZHENG, Zhengjun LI

“…The resource utilization of tannery waste is beneficial to the sustainable development of leather industry, and the removal of phosphate from phosphorus-containing wastewater is of great significance to environmental protection. …”
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