Nonlinear Parametric Dynamics of Bidirectional Functionally Graded Beams by Yixin Lu, Xiaochao Chen

“…In this paper, the parametric dynamics of bidirectional functionally graded (BDFG) beams subjected to a time-dependent axial force are studied. …”
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Modern Trends Functioning of the Insurance Services Market of Russia by A. A. Polyakova, N. Yu. Kozhanchikova, A. В. Dudareva

“…The purpose of the article is to assess the current state of the insurance services market in Russia and identify problems arising in its functioning. The research methodology consists in the synthesis and comparison of data characterizing various components of the insurance services market. …”
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Palladium-functionalized Nanostructured Platforms for Enhanced Hydrogen Sensing by Ankur Gupta, Shubhra Gangopadhyay, Keshab Gangopadhyay, Shantanu Bhattacharya

“…Sensitivity to hydrogen is found to be ~70% and a selectivity test is performed with CO2 and CH4, with sensitivities of 5% and 7%, respectively. Pd-functionalized ZnO nano-brushes display enhanced hydrogen response behaviour.…”
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Modulation of glucocorticoid receptor function under iron overload by Wanting Zhu, Wanting Zhu, Tineke Vanderhaeghen, Tineke Vanderhaeghen, Steven Timmermans, Steven Timmermans, Jolien Vandewalle, Jolien Vandewalle, Melanie Eggermont, Melanie Eggermont, Nicolette J. D. Verhoog, Claude Libert, Claude Libert

“…This dilemma is shown, by RNA sequencing, to be the result of a quick and complete inactivation of GR biological function by Fe2+, shortly after the initial activation. …”
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Brain Functional Reserve in the Context of Neuroplasticity after Stroke by Jan Dąbrowski, Anna Czajka, Justyna Zielińska-Turek, Janusz Jaroszyński, Marzena Furtak-Niczyporuk, Aneta Mela, Łukasz A. Poniatowski, Bartłomiej Drop, Małgorzata Dorobek, Maria Barcikowska-Kotowicz, Andrzej Ziemba

“…So far, studies have proven that regeneration after stroke and recovery of lost functions may be assigned to neuronal plasticity understood as ability of brain to reorganize and rebuild as an effect of changed environmental conditions. …”
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A spectrum of modularity in multi‐functional gene circuits by Alba Jiménez, James Cotterell, Andreea Munteanu, James Sharpe

“…Here, we computationally survey a range of bi‐functional circuits which show no simple structural modularity: They can switch between two qualitatively distinct functions, while both functions depend on all genes of the circuit. …”
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SET-THEORETIC DESCRITPION OF FUNCTIONAL MODELS OF CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING by E. V. Burlyaeva, V. V. Burlyaev, V. S. Tsekhanovich

“…The technique for the formalized description of functional models of chemical manufacturing is developed. …”
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Modeling of Tilting-Pad Journal Bearings with Transfer Functions by J. A. Vázquez, L. E. Barrett

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Mano-Impedancemetric Diagnosis of Esophageal Function in Children With Dyspepsia by Marina Ju. Stepanyan, Elena V. Komarova, Maksim M. Lohmatov

“…The results of our own examination of children aged from 7 to 17 years 11 months (n = 23) with clinical manifestations of functional disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract have been presented.Results. …”
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Formation of Autapse Connected to Neuron and Its Biological Function by Chunni Wang, Shengli Guo, Ying Xu, Jun Ma, Jun Tang, Faris Alzahrani, Aatef Hobiny

“…Autapse is a specific synapse connected to the neuron via close loop, and its functional adjusting is described by applying time-delayed feedback on the membrane potential of the neuron. …”
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Investigation of white matter functional networks in young smokers by Junxuan Wang, Ting Xue, Daining Song, Fang Dong, Yongxin Cheng, Juan Wang, Yuxin Ma, Mingze Zou, Shuailin Ding, Zhanlong Tao, Wuyuan Xin, Dahua Yu, Kai Yuan

“…Aims: This study investigated the changes in the organizational and intrinsical activities of the white matter functional networks (WMFNs) in young smokers using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Parathyroid function and cardiovascular remodeling in arterial hypertension patients by B. G. Iskenderov, L. F. Burmistrova, T. V. Lokhina, G. N. Abramova, N. A. Timofeeva, T. M. Shibaeva

“…To investigate structure and function of left ventriculum (LV) and brachial artery (BA) in arterial hypertension (AH) patients, according to blood levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH).Material and methods. …”
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Functional Properties of Lupinus angustifolius Seed Protein Isolates by Antonio Hilario Lara-Rivera, Pedro García-Alamilla, Laura Mercedes Lagunes-Gálvez, Ramón Rodríguez Macias, Pedro M. García López, Juan Francisco Zamora Natera

“…Protein isolates prepared by alkaline solubilization followed by isoelectric precipitation and freeze-drying from six varieties of Lupinus angustifolius (Haags Blaue, Sonate, Probor, Borlu, Boregine, and Boruta) grown in Mexico were evaluated for functional properties: nitrogen solubility, water-holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC), emulsion activity index (EAI), emulsion stability index (ESI), foaming capacity (FC), foam stability (FS), and gelling minimum concentration (GMC). …”
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GROWTH AND ENDOCRINE FUNCTION IN TUNISIAN THALASSEMIA MAJOR PATIENTS by Naouel GUIRAT

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Quantum Exact Response Theory Based on the Dissipation Function by Enrico Greppi, Lamberto Rondoni

“…Here, we introduce a quantum analogue of the classical Dissipation Function. We then derive a quantum expression for the exact calculation of time-dependent expectation values of observables, in a form analogous to that of the classical theory. …”
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Variable power functional dilution adjustment of spot urine by Thomas Clemens Carmine

“…This study introduces a novel variable power functional creatinine correction method (V-PFCRC) to normalize analytes to 1 g/L CRN by utilizing uncorrected analyte levels and two analyte-specific coefficients, c and d. …”
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Functional and rheological investigations on hydrophilic nanoclay blended bitumen by Hazratullah Paktin, M. Kumar, V. Vinayaka Ram, Siksha Swaroopa Kar

“…Abstract Functional and rheological characteristics are two essential criteria for the success of any modifiers for the modification of bitumen. …”
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ANALYSIS OF PREDICTION METHODS FOR THE FUNCTIONAL DURABILITY OF ROAD MARKINGS by V. V. Golubenko, A. A. Aleksandrov, V. V. Sirotyuk

“…The authors have established the main factors determining the functional durability of the horizontal road marking. …”
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An Integrated Optogenetic and Bioelectronic Platform for Regulating Cardiomyocyte Function by Olurotimi A. Bolonduro, Zijing Chen, Corey P. Fucetola, Yan‐Ru Lai, Megan Cote, Rofiat O. Kajola, Akshita A. Rao, Haitao Liu, Emmanuel S. Tzanakakis, Brian P. Timko

“…Here we report an integrated optogenetic and bioelectronic platform for stable and long‐term stimulation and monitoring of cardiomyocyte function in vitro. Optical inputs are achieved through the expression of a photoactivatable adenylyl cyclase, that when irradiated with blue light causes a dose‐dependent and time‐limited increase in the secondary messenger cyclic adenosine monophosphate with subsequent rise in autonomous cardiomyocyte beating rate. …”
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The role of the 5’ sensing function of ribonuclease E in cyanobacteria by Ute A. Hoffmann, Elisabeth Lichtenberg, Said N. Rogh, Raphael Bilger, Viktoria Reimann, Florian Heyl, Rolf Backofen, Claudia Steglich, Wolfgang R. Hess, Annegret Wilde

“…Here, we constructed a Synechocystis strain lacking the 5’ sensing function of RNase E and mapped on a transcriptome-wide level 283 5’-sensing-dependent cleavage sites. …”
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