Closed form solutions of bending Bi-directional functionally graded tapered beams using Euler and Timoshenko theories by Omar K. Omar, Mohammad Alshawabkeh, H. Alkhatib

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Active Noise Control Using a Functional Link Artificial Neural Network with the Simultaneous Perturbation Learning Rule by Ya-li Zhou, Qi-zhi Zhang, Tao Zhang, Xiao-dong Li, Woon-seng Gan

“…A linear controller under such situations yields poor performance. A novel functional link artificial neural network (FLANN)-based simultaneous perturbation stochastic approximation (SPSA) algorithm, which functions as a nonlinear mode-free (MF) controller, is proposed in this paper. …”
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Improving the interoperability of a Function-as-a-Service platform using an orchestration framework with a cloud-agnostic approach by Zameer Ahmed Adhoni, Dayananda Lal Narayan

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Using prior information to individualize start item selection when assessing physical functioning with the EORTC CAT Core by Morten Aa. Petersen, Hugo Vachon, Johannes M. Giesinger, Mogens Groenvold, on behalf of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Group

“…We assessed the potential for using such cross-domain information to individualize start item selection for the EORTC CAT Core physical functioning. …”
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Retrospective Study of Functional and Esthetic Outcomes Using Narrow-Diameter Implants for Single Upper Central Incisor Replacements by Eduardo Anitua, Aitana Tarazona, Mohammad Hamdan Alkhraisat

“…<b>Objectives:</b> The upper central incisors play a central role in esthetics, symmetry, and function. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of narrow-diameter implants (NDIs) for replacing single missing upper central incisors, addressing the gap in research regarding specific tooth types and their esthetic outcomes. …”
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Analysis of magneto-aerothermal load effects on variable nonlocal dynamics of functionally graded nanobeams using Bernstein polynomials by Selvamani Rajendran, Rubine Loganathan, Thangamuni Prabhakaran, Dimitri Rossana, Tornabene Francesco

“…This study explores the relationship between the variable nonlocal parameter and material variations in functionally graded (FG) nanobeams incorporating the influence of unsteady aero thermal and magnetic load defined by the first-order Piston theory. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Textural Analysis of Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Using Sodium Silicate as Precursor and Silicone Surfactant as Template by Baghdad Science Journal

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Development and Validation of Improved Impedance Functions for Roads with Mixed Traffic Using Taxi GPS Trajectory Data and Simulation by Fei Zhao, Liping Fu, Ming Zhong, Shaobo Liu, Xudong Wang, Junda Huang, Xiaofeng Ma

“…This paper proposes an improved impedance function for roads with mixed traffic. It is known that only limited studies consider the impact of nonmotorized traffic on travel impedance of a road segment, and a comparison of the impedance considering nonmotorized traffic with the classic BPR function, which does not consider the former, is scarce. …”
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Measurement of the Functional Size of Web Analytics Implementation: A COSMIC-Based Case Study Using Machine Learning by Ammar Abdallah, Alain Abran, Munthir Qasaimeh, Malik Qasaimeh, Bashar Abdallah

“…Next, a set of 50 web analytics projects were sized in COSMIC Function Points and used as inputs to various machine learning (ML) effort estimation models. …”
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Protocol for estimating the contrast transfer function and absolute tilt angle offset for cryo-electron tomography using CTFMeasure by Ranhao Zhang, Yuan Shen, Xueming Li

“…Summary: Contrast transfer function (CTF) estimation is essential to the data processing workflow of cryo-electron tomography (cryoET). …”
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Data driven fuel consumption prediction model for green aviation using radial basis function neural network by Yuandi Zhao, Zhongyi Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Ye Song, Yuzhe Han

“…Abstract In response to the growing demand for sustainable aviation, a fuel consumption prediction model based on Radial Basis Function (RBF) Neural Networks was proposed. Using high-resolution onboard Quick Access Recorder (QAR) data, which contains richer flight parameters and higher accuracy, RBF models were constructed based on the extracted key influencing factors for different flight phases, including takeoff/climb, cruise, and descent/approach. …”
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Assessment of Eustachian tube functioning following surgical intervention of Oral Submucus Fibrosis by using tympanometry &amp; audiometry by Sreea Roy, MDS, Abhay Taranath Kamath, MDS, Manish Bhagania, MDS, Adarsh Kudva, MDS, Kishan Madikeri Mohan, MSc Audiology,PhD

“…Oral Submucus fibrosis has been reported to cause variation in hearing sensitivity &amp; changes in middle ear function. This study was conducted to validate the influence of OSMF and its surgical correction on middle ear function and hearing sensitivity. …”
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Selective fluoride ion sensing using novel quinoline chemosensor insights into kinetics and molecular logic gate functions by A. V. Ashwathi, Sabeel M. Basheer

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Abnormal visual cortex activity using functional magnetic resonance imaging in treatment resistant photophobia in Friedreich Ataxia by Araliya N. Gunawardene, Nicholas Reyes, David Valdes-Arias, Alpen Ortug, Jaime Martinez, Anat Galor, Eric A. Moulton

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Accelerated discovery of high-density pyrazole-based energetic materials using machine learning and density functional theory by Muhammad Tukur Ibrahim, Muktar Musa Ibrahim, Adamu Uzairu, Gideon Adamu Shallangwa, Sani Uba

“…Using genetic function approximation algorithm, pertinent molecular descriptors were identified and used to build robust Quantitative Structure Property Relationship (QSPR) models for predicting crystalline density of energetic materials. …”
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Evaluation of anatomical and functional success in canalicular laceration repair using anterior segment optical coherence tomography and dacryoscintigraphy by Çisil Erkan Pota, Özge Ekin Geçer Şerifoğlu, Aslı Çetinkaya Yaprak, Hatice Deniz İlhan, Adil Boz

“…Purpose: To assess the anatomical and functional outcomes in patients who underwent surgery for canalicular laceration and did not experience significant epiphora, and to compare these outcomes with contralateral uninjured eye. …”
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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Yanbian Cattle Bone Gelatin Extracted Using Acid, Alkaline, and Enzymatic Hydrolysis Methods by Song Zhang, Duanduan Zhao, Lu Yin, Ruixuan Wang, Zhiyan Jin, Hongyan Xu, Guangjun Xia

“…This study investigates the physicochemical and functional properties of gelatin extracted from Yanbian cattle bones using three different methods: acid, alkaline, and papain enzymatic hydrolysis. …”
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Brain structural features with functional priori to classify Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy using diagnostic MRI by Kai Zhou, Jie Li, Rui Huang, Jiali Yu, Rong Li, Wei Liao, Fengmei Lu, Xiaofei Hu, Huafu Chen, Qing Gao

“…Features were derived from a functional template, and hierarchical SHAP-based feature selection improved model accuracy and interpretability. …”
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Using Graph Theory to Assess the Interaction between Cerebral Function, Brain Hemodynamics, and Systemic Variables in Premature Infants by Dries Hendrikx, Liesbeth Thewissen, Anne Smits, Gunnar Naulaers, Karel Allegaert, Sabine Van Huffel, Alexander Caicedo

“…In the present analysis, we use graphs to study the interaction between cerebral function, brain hemodynamics, and systemic variables in premature neonates. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Dam Break Flows Using a Radial Basis Function Meshless Method with Artificial Viscosity by Elmiloud Chaabelasri

“…A simple radial basis function (RBF) meshless method is used to solve the two-dimensional shallow water equations (SWEs) for simulation of dam break flows over irregular, frictional topography involving wetting and drying. …”
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