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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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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Inorganic dietary nanoparticles in intestinal barrier function of inflammatory bowel disease: allies or adversaries? by Duo Luo, Guifang Luo, Haoming Xu, Kangbao Li, Zhaotao Li, Cong Zhang

“…Inorganic dietary nanoparticles (IDNPs) are frequently utilized as food additives and in packaging, resulting in their exposure becoming a substantial yet often overlooked concern for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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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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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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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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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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Does the Timing of the Initiation of Physical Therapy Post‐Rotator Cuff Repair Impact Shoulder Function? by Reivian Berrios Barillas, James Irrgang

“…This result is revealed despite initial functional scores being significantly different. Functional scores change per visit may have been affected by payor source (R2 = 0.004, p ≤ 0.010). …”
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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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Diversity and Functional Insights into Endophytic Fungi in Halophytes from West Ordos Desert Ecosystems by Xingzhe Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingpeng Li, Yiteng Ding, Xiaodan Ma, Peng Zhang, Haijing Liu, Jie Wei, Yuying Bao

“…The results of this study provide a reference for advancing the development and utilization of halophyte endophytic fungal resources, with applications in desert ecosystem restoration and halophyte cultivation.…”
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