Combinatorics and complexity of chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) facial signals by Brittany N. Florkiewicz, Teddy Lazebnik

“…Our study combines both approaches to examine the relationship between the flexibility of physical form and the social function of chimpanzee facial “gestures”. We used chimpFACS along with established gestural ethograms that provide insights into four key gesture properties and their associated variables documented in chimpanzee gestures. …”
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Quasilinear parabolic variational-hemivariational inequalities in $ \mathbb{R}^N\times (0, \tau) $ under bilateral constraints by Siegfried Carl

“…In this paper, we considered quasilinear variational-hemivariational inequalities in the unbounded cylindrical domain $ \mathbb{Q} = \mathbb{R}^N\times (0, \tau) $ of the form: Find $ u\in K\subset X $ with $ u(\cdot, 0) = 0 $ satisfying \begin{document}$ \begin{align*} \langle u_t-{\rm{div}}\ A(x,t,\nabla u), v-u\rangle +\displaystyle {\int}_{ \mathbb{Q}}a(x,t) j^o(x,t,u;v-u)\,dxdt\ge 0,\ \forall v\in K, \end{align*} $\end{document} where $ K\subset X $ represents the bilateral constraints in $ X = L^p(0, \tau; D^{1, p}(\mathbb{R}^N)) $ with $ D^{1, p}(\mathbb{R}^N) $ denoting the Beppo-Levi space (or homogeneous Sobolev space), and $ j^o(x, t, s;\varrho) $ denoting Clarke's generalized directional derivative of the locally Lipschitz function $ s\mapsto j(x, t, s) $ at $ s $ in the direction $ \varrho $. …”
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DCPNet: Distribution Calibration Prototypical Network for Few-Shot Image Classification by Ranhui Xu, Kaizhong Jiang, Lulu Qi, Shaojie Zhao, Mingming Zheng

“…In this paper, we introduce a Distribution Calibration Prototypical Network (DCPNet), aiming to address the limitations of prototypical networks in terms of their weak feature extraction capabilities and the inability of their classifier boundaries to align with the dataset. DCPNet incorporates a parallel hierarchical feature extraction module and a few-shot differentiation loss function to fine-tune the metric learning for better feature representation. …”
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Exploring the Determinants of Spatial Vitality in High-Speed Rail Station Areas in China: A Multi-Source Data Analysis Using LightGBM by Pengpeng Liang, Xu Cui, Jiexi Ma, Wen Song, Yao Xu

“…The analysis of interaction effects highlights strong synergies between urban development and functional configuration, as well as between accessibility and service infrastructure. …”
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Development of intelligent packaging from xyloglucan-chitosan modified film with betalains from dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) peels by Lasuardi Permana, Pongsert Sriprom, Woatthichai Narkrugsa, Kanjana Manamoongmongkol, Pornsawan Assawasaengrat

“…The film were comprehensively characterized for their chemical, physical, mechanical, antimicrobial, and functional properties. Zeta potential and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed that the interaction between xyloglucan, chitosan, and betalain were governed by ionic interactions and hydrogen bonding, which stabilized the colloidal network and influenced film microstructure. …”
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Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae by Alaa A. Alnahari, Abdulaziz M. Kusa, Ahmad K. AL-Ghamdi, Basim Algashgari, Shatha I. Alqurashi, Jazem A. Mahyoub, Mohammed N. Baeshen

“…Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed distinct evolutionary relationships among species, with B. rugosus and B. tequilensis clustering closely, suggesting functional similarities. The genetic divergence of B. licheniformis aligns with its lower larvicidal performance. …”
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Structural basis for Polθ-helicase DNA binding and microhomology-mediated end-joining by Fumiaki Ito, Ziyuan Li, Leonid Minakhin, Htet A. Khant, Richard T. Pomerantz, Xiaojiang S. Chen

“…The stepwise conformational changes within the Polθ-hel subdomains and its functional dimeric state are pivotal for aligning the 3′-ssDNA overhangs, facilitating the microhomology search and subsequent annealing necessary for DSB repair via MMEJ. …”
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AMPGen: an evolutionary information-reserved and diffusion-driven generative model for de novo design of antimicrobial peptides by Shuwen Jin, Zihan Zeng, Xiyan Xiong, Baicheng Huang, Li Tang, Hongsheng Wang, Xiao Ma, Xiaochun Tang, Guoqing Shao, Xingxu Huang, Feng Lin

“…Abstract The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled de novo design of functional proteins, circumventing the reliance on natural templates or sequencing databases. …”
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Efficacy of astragalus polysaccharides (PG2) in alleviating chemotherapy-induced fatigue in gynecologic cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Chia-Ching Chang, Yi-Liang Lee, Chih-Hsiang Yin, Cheng-Chang Chang, Yi-Hsin Lin

“…Outcomes included CRF severity and HRQL, assessed via Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General 7 (FACT-G7), plus safety profiles. …”
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Rasch Analysis of the Norwegian Version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire in a Sample of Occupational Therapy Students by Tore Bonsaksen, Marte Ørud Lindstad, Carita Håkansson, Petra Wagman, Reinie Cordier

“…Many people were not aligned with the items, and some items functioned differently across various demographic variables. …”
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Beyond insecticide treated bed nets coverage to heterogeneous human behaviors and spatial realities by Merveille Koissi Savi, Merveille Koissi Savi, Lauren M. Childs, Lauren M. Childs, Christian Borgemeister

“…For instance, in these areas in Accra, Ghana, less than 2% of children sleep under fully functional ITNs. Thus, the expected drop in malaria prevalence in Accra and the rest of the country is still much below target. …”
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Patient Reported Outcomes and Treatment-Associated Complications as a Consideration in Selecting Localized Prostate Cancer Management by Nguyen T, Lightfoot C, May D, Greenberg JW, Krane LS

“…The incorporation of PROs into treatment selection emphasizes the significance of balancing oncologic control with functional outcomes, such as sexual, bowel, and urinary health. …”
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Statistical Modeling of Migraine Symptom Reduction in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients: A Comparative Analysis of Aromatherapy Combined with Head Scraping Using Mean and SD Metrics by Nong Jihuan, Huang Renshuai, Liu Qing, Yang Shouyu

“…CK 10.71 ± 2.64), PSQI of different groups after treatment are decreased and Grade IV prevalence declined by 73% (p < 0.001), significantly lowering risks of extreme functional impairment. 58% of Grade III patients transitioned to Grade II/I, highlighting broad applicability for moderate disability cohorts in the MIDAS scores. …”
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Gene ontology defines pre-post- hatch energy dynamics in the complexus muscle of broiler chickens by Jonathan Dayan, Zehava Uni

“…(D) The post-hatch upregulation of protein catabolic processes genes (PSMA, RNF, UBE, FBX), which align with the muscle's weight dynamics, indicates a functional shift from movement during hatching to lifting the head during feeding. …”
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Complete Colombian Caribbean loggerhead turtle mitochondrial genome: tRNA structure analysis and revisited marine turtle phylogeny by Javier Hernández-Fernández, Katherin Otálora

“…Sequence annotation of the assembled molecule revealed an organization and number of coding and functional units as reported for other vertebrate mitogenomes. …”
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Challenges and solutions in diagnosis and treatment of obesity by FANG Ping, HAN Junfeng

“…Overweight and obesity can lead to metabolic, functional, and psychological disorders, serving as critical risk factors for mortality and disability. …”
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Tuning surface properties of thiophene-based thin films on glass substrates for cancer cell adhesion, drug release control, and computational analysis by Heba M. Metwally, Omar M. El-Banna, Ehab Abdel-Latif, Raghda Abo Gabal

“…SEM analysis and roughness measurements were used to assess their structural and functional properties. Biological evaluations demonstrated that the films significantly reduced HepG2 liver cancer cell adhesion (~ 78% decrease vs. control) and enabled controlled drug release, validated through the Korsmeyer-Peppas model (R2 > 0.99). …”
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Improving Temperature Adaptation for Food Safety: Colorimetric Nanoparticle-Based Time–Temperature Indicators (TTIs) to Detect Cumulative Temperature Disturbances by Gustavo Lanza, Jaime Andres Perez-Taborda, Alba Avila

“…This study introduces a Functional Time–Temperature Indicator (TTI) using nanodispersions of silver (Ag) and gold (Au) nanoparticles housed in 3D-printed plant-based resin containers. …”
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Influence of calcium carbonate reinforcement on mechanical properties and sustainability of hdpe-recycled plastic composites for industrial applications by Yassin Ahmed, Mohammed Ahmad

“…The results of the current study support the idea that plastic waste can be recycled and used as components in functional materials, aligning with the sustainable development goals. …”
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Acquisition and evolution of plant pathogenesis-associated gene clusters and candidate determinants of tissue-specificity in xanthomonas. by Hong Lu, Prabhu Patil, Marie-Anne Van Sluys, Frank F White, Robert P Ryan, J Maxwell Dow, Pablo Rabinowicz, Steven L Salzberg, Jan E Leach, Ramesh Sonti, Volker Brendel, Adam J Bogdanove

“…Variation at the rpf (regulation of pathogenicity factors) cluster is more pronounced, though genes with established functional relevance are conserved. A cluster for synthesis of lipopolysaccharide varies highly, suggesting multiple horizontal gene transfers and reassortments, but this variation does not correlate with host- or tissue-specificity. …”
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