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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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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Research progress on physical and chemical properties of coal gasification slag and its preparation of building materials by Xiaowei GU, Xiaowei GE, Shaoqian LIU, Xuecheng DING, Li WANG, Dongwei HUANG, Dawei WANG, Yile MA

“…In addition, combined with the current research hotspots and policy orientation, the future development direction of CGS resource utilization is prospected. It is proposed to promote the development of CGS in the direction of high performance, low carbonization and engineering by means of multi-source collaborative excitation, all-solid waste coupling utilization, functional material preparation, performance regulation mechanism construction and life cycle assessment.…”
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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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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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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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Advanced GIS-based Multi-Function Support System for Identifying the Best Route by Suhiar Mohammed Zeki Abd Alsammed

“…Furthermore, GIS provide multi-functions like data collection, analysis, and presentation. …”
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Two-photon excitation fluorescence in ophthalmology: safety and improved imaging for functional diagnostics by Vineeta Kaushik, Michał Dąbrowski, Michał Dąbrowski, Luca Gessa, Nelam Kumar, Humberto Fernandes

“…Recent advances in laser-source manufacturing have made it possible to minimize the exposure of in vivo measurements within safety, while achieving sufficient signals to detect for functional images, making TPEF a viable option for human application. …”
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In Vitro Screening, Domestication and Identification of Lipid-lowering Functional Lactic Acid Bacteria by Xiaochen SUN, Xiaoqian ZHANG, Lingyu LI, Yu ZHANG, Xiaoli LIU, Ying WANG

“…Objective: In order to screen Lactobacillus species with lipid-lowering function, 310 strains of the lactic acid bacteria were obtained from the source of traditional fermented foods. …”
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<i>Citrus aurantium</i> Flowers: Overview of Chemistry, Functionality, and Technological Applications by Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Pauline Donn, Paula Barciela, Ana Perez-Vazquez, Rafael Nogueira-Marques, Franklin Chamorro, Maria Carpena, Miguel A. Prieto

“….), a member of the Rutaceae family, finds global utility in both the treatment of various ailments and its role as a rootstock for <i>Citrus</i> species in agriculture. …”
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Analysis of physicochemical, functional, and antioxidant properties of four different Indian seaweed species by Radheshyam B. Bajad, Meenatai G. Kamble, Sumit R. Gawai, Irshaan Syed, Mrinmoy Roy

“…Thus, the selected four marine seaweeds act as a good source of functional components and can be utilized for the development of functional food products such as bread, biscuits, cookies, tea, snacks, soups and beverages.…”
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Understanding the potential of Black garlic as an antibacterial agent by quantifying volume scattering function by Sanchita Roy, Farhana Hussain, Nirmal Mazumder

“…SLS is an effective technique of quantifying the morphology of particles and its volume scattering function. Therefore, it is advantageous over biochemical methods which are usually adopted for such characterizations. …”
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Influence of Lineage-Negative Stem Cell Therapy on Articulatory Functions in ALS Patients by Wioletta Pawlukowska, Bartłomiej Baumert, Monika Gołąb-Janowska, Anna Sobuś, Agnieszka Wełnicka, Agnieszka Meller, Karolina Machowska-Sempruch, Alicja Zawiślak, Karolina Łuczkowska, Sławomir Milczarek, Bogumiła Osękowska, Edyta Paczkowska, Iwona Rotter, Przemysław Nowacki, Bogusław Machaliński

“…Patients were examined for articulatory functions by means of the Voice Handicap Index (VHI) questionnaire and Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment (FDA). …”
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Exploring the Relationship between Spatiotemporal Distribution of Urban Vibrancy and Neighborhood Attributes by Coupling Multi-Source Data: A Case of Nanshan District in Shenzhen by Liu Feng, Tang Zhong, Zhang Liang, Yu Lingmin, Liu Ke

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Improved Clamped Z-Source Converter with Optimized Maximum Power Point Tracker for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Based Energy Management System by Saranya M., Giftson S. G.

“…On comparing with conventional Z-source converters, a novel improved clamped Z-source converter, which is utilized in this work has high efficiency with low THD and it has the capacity to protect electrical circuits against damage caused by short circuits, overcurrent and overvoltage. …”
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Modification of an automated precision farming robot for high temporal resolution measurement of leaf angle dynamics using stereo vision by Frederik Hennecke, Jonas Bömer, René H.J. Heim

“…Detailed documentation and code are available on GitHub. • An open-source farming robot is retrofitted to function as an automatic data collection platform • Hard to access leaf angles can be retrieved with high accuracy • Leaf angle dynamics can be observed with high temporal resolution…”
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THE FUNCTIONING OF CROP-PRODUCING FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE WARMIŃSKO-MAZURSKIE VOIVODESHIP by Renata Marks-Bielska, Babuchowska Karolina

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A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function by Natasha Sarkis, Madelyn MF Eybergen, Brook-Lyn Phelan, David M. Andrews, Andrew S. Perrotta

“…Introduction: Unremitting advancements in wearable technology provides female consumers a plethora of fabricated garments that claim to monitoring biological function. Aim: This systematic review examined current literature pertaining to smart technology sport bras fabricated to assess cardiovascular function. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency: Insights from hydrological variability encounter of multiple water sources and implications for terminal Lake management in arid regions by Kun Liu, Yunfei Chen, Bin Wu, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Fan Gao, Bing He, Long Zhou, Jie Wu, Qin Zhang, Jinhao Ju

“…Multivariate empirical mode decomposition (MEMD) was applied to identify periodic characteristics of runoff, while wavelet coherence transform assessed the consistency of runoff patterns. A Copula function was then utilized to construct a joint distribution model, quantifying variability patterns and their cascading effects on ecological water use in Taitema Lake. …”
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Functional characterization of O-methyltransferases involved in biosynthesis of flavonoids in dwarf banana Musella lasiocarpa by Long Huang, Pirui Li, Junzhi Wu, Boya Feng, Mei Tian, Shu Xu, Wei Lyu, Xu Feng, Wanli Zhao, Yu Chen

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