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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A Comprehensive Review on Characterization of Pepper Seeds: Unveiling Potential Value and Sustainable Agrifood Applications by Alicia Dobón-Suárez, Pedro Javier Zapata, María Emma García-Pastor

“…Finally, the potential utilization of pepper seeds in various agri-food industrial applications, such as food condiments, biostimulants, and biomass for energy, is discussed, promoting sustainability and a circular bioeconomy approach to valorise this underutilized resource. …”
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Natural Products and Health Care Functions of <i>Inonotus obliquus</i> by Yiming Wang, Jingsheng Gu, Jiaying Wu, Yuxuan Xu, Yiting Liu, Fengxiu Li, Qiao Liu, Kailun Lu, Ting Liang, Jingwen Hao, Ludan Li, Xiaoying Cao, Jihong Jiang

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Internet of vehicles empowered by edge intelligence by Yan ZHANG, Ke ZHANG, Jiayu CAO

“…By pushing computing,storage and other resources to the proximity of end devices,edge intelligence empowers network edge entities powerful information processing and content delivery capabilities,while providing efficient and low-latency service support for the development and implementation of novel mobile services.Thus,edge intelligence is profoundly changing the functions of mobile applications and the utilization patterns of network resources.The application of edge intelligence technology in vehicular networks was studied firstly,and the core scientific problems that need to be solved in designing an efficient vehicular edge system was presented.Then,the technical challenges faced in solving these problems were analyzed and the corresponding solution strategies were given.…”
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Scalable Cold-Start Optimization in Serverless Computing: Leveraging Function Fusion With PanOpticon Simulator by Ranjan Kumar Behera, Anisha Kumari, Sung-Bae Cho

“…The proposed strategy leverages the PanOpticon simulator, a comprehensive platform for deploying and evaluating Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) applications. The proposed approach reduces redundant initialization overhead and improves resource utilization by dynamically merging functions within a workflow. …”
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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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Promoting or inhibiting? The impact of urban–rural integration on the green transformation of arable land utilization: Evidence from China’s major grain-producing regions by Wanmin Zhao, Yijia Gao, Mengna Tang, Aihui Ma

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Adsorption Effect of Amino-functionalized Silica Sand on Phosphorus-containing Wastewater by Pingping XU, Yi QIN

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Improving the technology of pate products by using additives from non-traditional raw materials of plant origin by Y. Matsuk, A. Geredchuk, I. Bleskov

“…This aligns with global trends in sustainable development and the rational use of natural resources. The results allow for recommending the developed pâtés as functional-preventive food products for widespread implementation in the restaurant industry and mass production. …”
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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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Improved transcriptome assembly and functional annotation of Pleurodeles waltl for regeneration research. by Mhd Yousuf Yassouf, Akira Kinoshita, Md Mahmudul Hasan, Tao-Sheng Li

“…Additionally, the previous annotation was limited, reducing the utility of the dataset for further in-depth research. …”
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Progress in functional covalent organic frameworks as advanced materials for sample pretreatment by Hui Cao, WeiKang Guo, Ke Liu, Qin Shuai, Lijin Huang, Zhaochu Hu

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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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Potential of Chinese Yam (Dioscorea polystachya Turczaninow) By-Product as a Feed Additive in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides): Turning Waste into Valuable Resources by Mingshi Chen, Yang Liu, Xiaoxue Bao, Yuhua Yue, Binbin Tong, Xionghui Yang, Hui Yu, Ying Yang, Yuhong Liu, Yingying Yu

“…This study suggests that Chinese yam by-product has the potential to be used as a functional feed additive in aquaculture, providing a reference for efficient recovery and utilization of by-products from plant sources during processing and culturing high-quality aquatic products.…”
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An Informatics-Based, Payer-Led, Low-Intensity Multichannel Educational Campaign Designed to Decrease Postdischarge Utilization for Medicare Advantage Members: Retrospective Evalua... by Danica Fernandes, Elise Kokonas, Jai Bansal, Ken Hayashima, Brian Hurley, Annabel Ryu, Snehal Mhatre, Mohammed Ghori, Kelly Jean Craig, Amanda L Zaleski, Lily Vogel, Alena Baquet-Simpson, Daniel Reif

“… Abstract BackgroundReadmission avoidance initiatives have been a priority for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for over a decade; however, interventions are often high-intensity, costly, and resource-intensive, and therefore, rarely scalable or sustainable. …”
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Gravitational search algorithm optimization algorithm for grid distributed energy storage resource pool regulation matching load peak–valley and operation constraints by Zhichao Lin, Busheng Luo, Yingmin Wang, Lingfei Xie, Xiangyang Su, Gang Chen, Yuting Huang

“…The objective function is defined as the load peak-valley difference, load variance, renewable energy utilization rate, and grid losses. …”
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Effect of dietary supplementation of rubber seed kernel pellet on feed utilization, rumen fermentation, fatty acid profiles and health status in swamp buffalo by Nirawan Gunun, Chatchai Kaewpila, Waroon Khota, Thachawech Kimprasit, Pongsatorn Gunun

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Functional Modification and Applications of Rice Starch Emulsion Systems Based on Interfacial Engineering by Pingyuan Ge, Ye Tian, Heng Yan, Qingqing Li, Tianle Yao, Jie Yao, Liuyu Xiao, Meng Zhu, Yu Han

“…These strategies significantly improve the emulsifying ability of rice starch, inhibit retrogradation, and expand its potential applications in sustained drug delivery, functional foods, and intelligent packaging. Overall, interfacial engineering of rice starch offers an innovative and effective pathway for its high-value utilization, demonstrating substantial promise for future industrial applications.…”
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