Appointed time tracking control for marine surface vessels using the novel integral barrier function by Tan Zhang, Gang Zhang, Pianpian Yan, Jinzhong Zhang

“…Finally, simulation experiments on a fully actuated surface vessel with three degrees of freedom are used to confirm the efficacy of the trajectory tracking controller developed using the high-order integral barrier function, appointed-time performance function, and disturbance observer.…”
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Evaluation of the effects of thyroid functions on frailty in geriatric patients using the Edmonton, SOF and FRAIL Scales by Galip Can Uyar, Mustafa Kemal Kılıç

“…Comprehensive geriatric assessments were conducted, including detailed medical histories, sociodemographic data collection, and thyroid function tests. Frailty was assessed using the SOF, EFS, and FRAIL scales. …”
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Definitive fixation of open tibial fractures using the Ilizarov ring fixator: an analysis of functional outcomes by Radhakrishnan Ezhilmaran, Ezhilmaran Duraisamy

“…In 10 patients we had pin site infections. The functional outcome was studied using Tucker’s Criteria according to which 5 patients (20 %) had excellent outcomes, 9 patients (33 %) had good outcomes, 8 patients (29 %) had fair outcomes and 3 (16 %) had poor outcomes. …”

Development of bombesin-tubulysin conjugates using multicomponent chemistry to functionalize both the payload and the homing peptide by Dayma Llanes, Robert Rennert, Paul Jänicke, Ibrahim Morgan, Leslie Reguera, Leslie Reguera, Daniel G. Rivera, Daniel G. Rivera, Manuel G. Ricardo, Manuel G. Ricardo, Ludger A. Wessjohann

“…In this study, we designed and synthesized novel PDCs by conjugating new thiol-functionalized tubulysin analogs (tubugis) to bombesin, a peptide ligand with a relevant role in cancer research. …”
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Dimensional Synthesis of Parallel Robots Using Bilevel Optimization for Design Optimization and Resolution of Functional Redundancy by Moritz Schappler

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Understanding the synthesis mechanism of arginine functionalized silver/silver chloride nanoparticles using sugar ligands by Şuheda Bolat, Suna Değirmenci, Abdurrahman Gümüş, Zafer Sancak, İdris Yazgan

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An investigation of the distribution of gaze estimation errors in head mounted gaze trackers using polynomial functions by Diako Mardanbegi, Andrew T. N. Kurauchi, Carlos H. Morimoto

“…In this paper we investigate the behavior of the gaze estimation error distribution throughout the image of the scene camera when using polynomial functions. Using simulated scenarios, we describe effects of four different sources of error: interpolation, extrapolation, parallax, and radial distortion. …”
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Safety of the Intended Functionality Validation for Automated Driving Systems by Using Perception Performance Insufficiencies Injection by Víctor J. Expósito Jiménez, Georg Macher, Daniel Watzenig, Eugen Brenner

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An Evaluation Method of Road Link Functionality Using Individual Trajectory Data and Weighted Network Analysis by Jisup Shim, Jiho Yeo

“…In order to handle this issue, it is necessary to create an appropriate evaluation method for the functionality of road links in advance. The research suggests an evaluation method to examine the functionalities of the roadways by using real-world mobility data and weighted network analysis. …”
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Detecting Regions At Risk for Spreading COVID-19 Using Existing Cellular Wireless Network Functionalities by Alaa A. R. Alsaeedy, Edwin K. P. Chong

“…<italic>Methods:</italic> Our scheme identifies <italic/><bold>at-risk</bold><italic/> regions using existing cellular network functionalities&#x2014;<italic>handover</italic> and <italic>cell (re)selection&#x2014;used to maintain seamless coverage for mobile end-user equipment (UE)</italic>. …”
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Ramp Metering for a Distant Downstream Bottleneck Using Reinforcement Learning with Value Function Approximation by Yue Zhou, Kaan Ozbay, Pushkin Kachroo, Fan Zuo

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GeneCOCOA: Detecting context-specific functions of individual genes using co-expression data. by Simonida Zehr, Sebastian Wolf, Thomas Oellerich, Matthias S Leisegang, Ralf P Brandes, Marcel H Schulz, Timothy Warwick

“…The co-expression between the GOI and subsets of genes from functional groups (e.g. pathways, GO terms) is derived using linear regression, and resulting root-mean-square error values are compared against background values obtained from randomly selected genes. …”
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Determination of Lateral Modulation Apodization Functions Using a Regularized, Weighted Least Squares Estimation by Chikayoshi Sumi

“…The usefulness of the regularized WMNLS estimation for the determination of apodization functions is demonstrated.…”
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Functionality Evaluation and Testing of Web-Based Sparepart Sales System Using Black-Box Method by Rizky Firman Syah, Agus Prasetyo Utomo

“…This study evaluates the system's functionality at the Bagio Jaya Workshop using a black-box method with a quantitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. …”
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Objective Function Formulation to Optimize Control Structure Parameters Using Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms by Rafal Szczepanski, Krystian Erwinski, Tomasz Tarczewski

“…Moreover, the possibilities of formulating objective functions for nature-inspired optimization algorithms that can be successfully used to solve multi-objective constrained optimization problems are presented. …”
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Enhanced Functionality Using a Powered Upper Extremity Exoskeleton in Patients With Brachial Plexus Injuries by Sandesh G. Bhat, Emily J. Miller, Paul Kane, Kevin W. Hollander, Claudio Vignola, Alexander Y. Shin, Thomas G. Sugar, Kenton R. Kaufman

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Where lol Is: Function and Position of lol Used as a Discourse Marker in YouTube Comments by Célia Schneebeli

“…The hypothesis is that the function of lol largely depends on its position: clause-initial lol is not used with the same functions as clause-final lol. …”
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Advances in choroid-glaucoma structural-functional correlations using swept-source optical coherence tomography by Ying Tang, Yun Zhao, Qiyao Wang, Jia Li

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Inverse Kinematics: Identifying a Functional Model for Closed Trajectories Using a Metaheuristic Approach by Raúl López-Muñoz, Mario A. Lopez-Pacheco, Mario C. Maya-Rodriguez, Eduardo Vega-Alvarado, Leonel G. Corona-Ramírez

“…Additionally, a method to identify a functional model that describes the effector trajectories is introduced using the same optimization technique. …”
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Viability of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum microencapsulated in skim milk and maltodextrin: Implications for nutritional and functional uses by Damayanthi Evy, Ida Rianti Eny, Yopi, Rizqiati Heni

“…This necessitates innovative techniques to preserve their functionality and enhance their nutritional contribution. …”
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