Discussing the epidemiology of COVID-19 model with the effective numerical scheme by Abeer Aljohani, Shahbaz Mustafa, Shan Ali Khan, Abdullah Alhushaybari, Herbert Mukalazi

“…The Enastu Criterion and the Lyapunov Function are used to demonstrate the global stability of the disease free and endemic equilibria. …”
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Inspection and testing methodology for safety instrumented system of oil and gas pipeline by Yu DIAO, Qiujuan LI, Zhaoyang LIU, Zifeng YU, Fengyin ZHANG, Dongyang LI, Shan HUANG, Ye TAO

“…Results The proposed methodology effectively identified three categories of functional safety risk items during on-site SIS inspection and testing: potential SIS hardware faults, misconfigurations and operational defects within the SIS, and management flaws present in the SIS operation process. …”
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Conceptual framework for data harmonisation in mental health using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: an example with the R2D2-MH consortium by Louise Gallagher, Tony Charman, Dieter Wolke, Jan Buitelaar, Sven Bölte, Emily Jones, Thomas Bourgeron, Marie Schaer, Kristien Hens, Declan Murphy, Melissa H Black, Christine Ecker, Yair Sadaka, Beate St Pourcain, Stef Bonnot-Briey

“…Introduction Advancing research and support for neurologically diverse populations requires novel data harmonisation methods that are capable of aligning with contemporary approaches to understanding health and disability.Objectives We present the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual framework to support harmonisation of mental health data and present a proof of principle within the Risk and Resilience in Developmental Diversity and Mental Health (R2D2-MH) consortium.Method 138 measures from various mental health datasets were linked to the ICF following the WHO’s established linking rules.Findings Findings support the notion that the ICF can assist in the harmonisation of mental health data. …”
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Prolonged nightly fasting in older adults with memory decline: A single-group pilot study exploring changes in cognitive function and cardiometabolic risk factors by Dara L. James, Linda K. Larkey, Molly Maxfield, SeungYong Han, Edward Ofori, Alex E. Mohr, Nanako A. Hawley, Kate Alperin, Erica Ahlich, David E. Vance, Dorothy D. Sears

“…Conclusion: These pilot findings suggest that prolonged nightly fasting, targeted to align food intake with circadian rhythms, may improve cognitive function and sleep among older adults. …”
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From Ocean to Market: Technical Applications of Fish Protein Hydrolysates in Human Functional Food, Pet Wellness, Aquaculture and Agricultural Bio-Stimulant Product Sectors by Dolly Bhati, Maria Hayes

“…Generation of fish protein hydrolysates from by-catch/underutilised species creates high-value, functional ingredients while also reducing waste. Marine hydrolysates offer a renewable source of nutrition and align with the principles of the circular economy, where waste is minimised and resources are reused efficiently. …”
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The BRCA1 variant p.Ser36Tyr abrogates BRCA1 protein function and potentially confers a moderate risk of breast cancer. by Charita M Christou, Andreas Hadjisavvas, Maria Kyratzi, Christina Flouri, Ioanna Neophytou, Violetta Anastasiadou, Maria A Loizidou, Kyriacos Kyriacou

“…In silico approaches currently used for VUS pathogenicity assessment are predictive and often produce conflicting data. Furthermore, functional assays are either domain or function specific, thus they do not examine the entire spectrum of BRCA1 functions and interpretation of individual assay results can be misleading. …”
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Transcriptome Sequencing and Bioinformatic Analysis of Astragalus sinicus ‘Yuelvfei No. 1’ by Jingyu LI, Yan GU, Liping GONG, Zijian FU, Jiahao ZHONG, Jihua WANG

“…Among the unigenes, 20 930 were functionally annotated in databases, including 13 858 annotated in the KEGG database and 17 439 annotated in the GO database, covering cellular anatomical entities, binding, and cellular processes. …”
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Integrated Data Mining and Animal Experiments to Investigate the Efficacy and Potential Pharmacological Mechanism of a Traditional Tibetan Functional Food Terminalia chebula Retz.... by Liu W, Zhang M, Tan J, Liu H, Wang L, Liao J, Huang D, Jie W, Jin X

“…T. chebula improved renal function, reducing serum creatinine (Cre) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. …”
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Platform Technology for Extended Reality Biofeedback Training Under Operant Conditioning for Functional Limb Weakness: Protocol for the Coproduction of an at-Home Solution (React2H... by Anirban Dutta, Abhijit Das

“…Insights will be synthesized through qualitative analysis and used to guide the development of system requirements via quality function deployment, ensuring that the platform aligns with user needs. …”
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In‐Plane Uniaxial Helical‐Axis Alignment in Chiral‐Nematic Liquid Crystal Polymer Films Using Photogradient Polymerization by Yuki Shikata, Shohei Sugiyama, Kohsuke Matsumoto, Kyohei Hisano, Osamu Tsutsumi

“…These functionalities in N* LC polymer films can be realized by controlling their helical‐axis alignment. …”
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A narrative review comparing yoga and mindfulness interventions for GAD exploring transdiagnostic processes and their alignment with the tradition of origin by Mihaela Thuring, Graeme Reid

“…This narrative review identified a range of transdiagnostic processes that are related to mindfulness-based interventions, including affective, cognitive, behavioural, executive functions, and mindfulness-related processes. A more limited set of transdiagnostic processes has been connected to yoga interventions thus far, with mindfulness-related processes being the most documented. …”
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Establishing a community advisory board to align harm reduction research with the unique needs of Black and Latine communities by Simon Kapler, Hira Hassan, Alexander Jeremiah, Katurah Bryant, Presto Crespo, Nesta Felix, Sónyi Elena Lopez, Antonio Morales, Sean Reeves, Ayana Jordan

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Polymer-based nanofluid bio-lubricants for artificial joints: Improving wear resistance and reducing friction by Md Tanzim Rafat, Tanjim Zahin Shuchi, Md Enamul Hoque

“…The development of polymer-based nanofluid bio-lubricants marks a significant advancement in improving the functionality and longevity of artificial joints. This review critically explores the integration of nanoparticles such as MoS₂, Cu, and graphene into polymer matrices, which form protective films that enhance wear resistance and reduce friction, thereby addressing a critical need in bio-tribology. …”
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A review for DFT in chemical mechanism of SERS studies by Aleksandr Zozulya, Andrey Zyubin, Ilia Samusev

“…This review presents the state of the art in using density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the mechanism of chemical enhancement in surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). …”
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First-Principle Insights into Positive Triboelectrification of Polyoxymethylene Through Homolytic Bond Rupture by Giulio Fatti, Hyunseok Ko, Sung Beom Cho

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Technological properties of improved haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties cultivated in Ethiopia by Endris Hussen Ahmed, Tilahun A. Teka, Kumela Dibaba Tolera, Habtamu Fekadu Gemede, Kedir Ebrahim Hussen

“…This study examines the geometrical, functional, and physical properties of six varieties, revealing significant variations in seed dimensions with DAB 96 having the longest length (15.1 mm), BZ 2 the narrowest width (6.25 mm), and Ado the greatest thickness (7.02 mm). …”
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Magnetically Modified Bentonite for Optimized Erythromycin Removal via RSM and DFT Analysis by Ying-Chieh Hung, Yu-Qi Wu, Ru-Hau Ye, Hsiu-Min Hung, Gui-Bing Hong

“…The quadratic model indicated optimal conditions of 41.9 mg adsorbent, 29.1 °C, and 9.6 h of contact time, yielding a maximum ERY removal efficiency of 96.2%. Density functional theory (DFT) analysis provided a molecular-level understanding of the adsorption mechanism, identifying strong interactions between ERY, Fe₃O₄, and bentonite. …”
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Turning waste into health: Nut oil press cakes as a sustainable and gluten-free alternative to wheat bread by Elena Martínez, José Emilio Pardo, Adrián Rabadán, Manuel Álvarez-Ortí

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Assessing Practical General English Textbook: An Analysis of Overall Quality and Intercultural Communicative Competence Attributes [In English] by Hamed Badpa, Esmail Zare Behtash

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Orthodontic retainers: are they all the same? by Telma Martins de ARAUJO, Paula Paes FERREIRA, Izabelle Alice Pinheiro Barros LISBOA, Carlos Jorge VOGEL, Carolina Ribeiro STARLING

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