A Trade‐Off Between Leaf Carbon Economics and Plant Size Among Mangrove Species in Dongzhaigang, China by Dalong Jiang, Tao Nie, Qiuyu He, Jing Yan, Erhui Feng, Qing Ye

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Artificial Neural Networks with various Transfer Functions for Modeling Rainfall Patterns in Sokoto, Nigeria by C. S. Ofordu, A. J. Adeyi, E. O. Okoro

“… Accurate rainfall prediction is crucial for agricultural practices and water resource management  in semi-arid regions. Hence, the objective of this paper is to employ Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) with various transfer functions for modeling rainfall patterns  in Sokoto, Nigeria. …”
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Integrating personality functioning in brief psychotherapy for substance use disorders: a case study by Rojo Shalom George, Gitanjali Narayanan, Arun Kandasamy

“…Further research is required to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing a personality functioning model among patients with SUDs in India.…”
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A new score function for optimizing transportation problems in complex Pythagorean fuzzy environment by Rajkumar Verma, Anushri Verma, Pranav Dass, Chaubey Vishal

“…Transportation problems are a crucial area in logistics and operations research that focuses on effectively transporting products and resources from origin to destination. The complex nature of real-world situations requires the utilization of advanced mathematical models and optimization approaches to formulate effective solutions. …”
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Insights into brain network dynamics across ages using group-ICA functional parcellation by Lorena Malinalli López-Medina, Omar Paredes, Sorpresa Lora-Castro, Rebeca Romo-Vázquez, J. Alejandro Morales, Hugo Vélez-Pérez

“…Independent Component Analysis (ICA), a Blind Source Separation (BSS) method, enables brain parcellation considering an individual's functional patterns. …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the evolution, function, and regulatory mechanisms of SPF pheromones in Anurans by Puyang Zheng, Yunyun Lv, Yuzhou Gong, Gang Wang, Bin Wang, Xiuqin Lin, Xun Liao, Jianghong Ran, JiaTang Li, Feng Xie

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Enhanced genetic algorithm for indoor low-illumination stereo matching energy function optimization by Zhang Hongjin, Wei Hui

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Dual Function Radar and Communication Waveform Design Based on Sub-pulse Hybrid Modulation by Yu LIU, Junhao ZHANG, Xue YAO, Xianxiang YU, Guolong CUI

“…The proposed SHM method utilizes time-, spectral-, and polarization-domain features from inter-subpulse and intra-subpulse sources to convey information. …”
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Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation by Ali Dinc, Faruk Yildiz, Kaushik Nag, Murat Otkur, Ali Mamedov

“…This study presents an innovative application of genetic algorithms (GAs) for optimizing the Cobb–Douglas production function, a cornerstone of economic modeling that examines the relationship between production output and the inputs of labor and capital. …”
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Identification of the functional domains of canine tetherin in antiviral activity against canine influenza virus by Jiajun Ou, Jiajun Ou, Jiajun Ou, Yixin Dai, Yujie Jiang, Lingzhi Dai, Liang Xu, Gang Lu, Gaoming Lou, Shoujun Li

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Study on the synergistic preparation of functional soil from multiple coal-based solid wastes by Yanan Liu, Fenglan Han, Fenglan Han, Ning Li, Fuyuan Dong, Changcong An, Wenna Yang, Tingfeng Li

“…This study verified the feasibility of the synergistic preparation of functional soils from three coal-based solid wastes and provides reference for the ecological restoration and large-scale utilization of coal-based solid wastes.…”
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Using large language models to extract plant functional traits from unstructured text by Viktor Domazetoski, Holger Kreft, Helena Bestova, Philipp Wieder, Radoslav Koynov, Alireza Zarei, Patrick Weigelt

“…Abstract Premise Functional plant ecology seeks to understand how functional traits govern species distributions, community assembly, and ecosystem functions. …”
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Functional vision tests as clinical trial outcome measures in ophthalmology: a scoping review by Arun James Thirunavukarasu, Shabnam Raji, Laura Jayne Taylor, Robert Edward MacLaren

“…Details of source characteristics, test methodology and accessibility and evidence of test validation were collected.Results Of 2665 articles returned by the search, 73 were included and 45 unique tests of functional vision were identified. …”
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Changes in the community composition and function of the rhizosphere microbiome in tobacco plants with Fusarium root rot by Min Yang, Yongzhan Cai, Tao Bai, Xiaonv Han, Rong Zeng, Dongmei Liu, Tao Liu, Rui Liu, Chan Ma, Lei Yu

“…Our findings provide new insights into the changes in and interactions within the rhizosphere and root endosphere microbiomes of tobacco plants under the stress of Fusarium soil-borne fungal pathogens, while laying the foundation for the exploration, development, and utilization of beneficial microbial resources in healthy tobacco plants in the future.…”
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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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Recent overview of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) dual functionality in food and nutraceuticals by Rahmat Budiarto, Nasrul Wathoni, Syariful Mubarok, Jajang Sauman Hamdani, Tri Ujilestari, Cici Darsih, Reka Mustika Sari, Rizal Maarif Rukmana, Mohammad Miftakhus Sholikin

“…Kaffir lime essential oils (KEOs) is a key source of citronellal, citronellol, sabinene, and terpinene-4-ol—compounds typically found in lemongrass and black pepper but rarely present in other citrus varieties. …”
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Functional dynamics analysis of endophytic microbial communities during Amorphophallus muelleri seed maturation by Min Yang, Yongteng Zhao, Lifang Li, Ying Qi, Penghua Gao, Jianwei Guo, Jiani Liu, Zebin Chen, Jianrong Zhao, Lei Yu

“…The results verified that the functions of the endophytic microbial communities change dynamically during A. muelleri seed maturation to adapt to the current needs of the host plant, which has significant implications for the exploration and utilization of functional microbial resources in A. muelleri seeds.…”
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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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Aptamer-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticle Assay for Rapid Visual Detection of Norovirus in Stool Samples by Maytawan Thanunchai, Sirikwan Sangboonruang, Natthawat Semakul, Kattareeya Kumthip, Niwat Maneekarn, Khajornsak Tragoolpua

“…To address these challenges, we developed a visual detection method utilizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) functionalized with the SMV25 aptamer specific to the NoV capsid protein. …”
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Unraveling the cohesin-chromatin interface: identifying protein interactions that modulate chromosome structure and function by Natalie L. Rittenhouse, Riya Gohil, June E. Arricastres, Jill M. Dowen

“…These cohesin interactome data are a resource for future studies aimed at characterizing the functional interactions between cohesin and numerous chromatin-associated proteins in regulating chromosome structure and gene control.…”
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