Thermobaric Activation of Fault Friction by S. Barbot, S. E. Guvercin, L. Zhang, H. Zhang, Z. Yang

“…Abstract The constitutive behavior of faults intervenes in virtually every aspect of the seismic phenomenon but is poorly understood, particularly regarding how effective normal stress affects the boundaries of the seismogenic zone. …”
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Transgenic expression of a T cell epitope in Strongyloides ratti reveals that helminth-specific CD4+ T cells constitute both Th2 and Treg populations. by Bonnie Douglas, Yun Wei, Xinshe Li, Annabel Ferguson, Li-Yin Hung, Christopher Pastore, Jonathan R Kurtz, James B McLachlan, Thomas J Nolan, James Lok, De'Broski R Herbert

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The slip-rate, state-, temperature-, and normal-stress-dependence of fault frictionKey points by Sylvain Barbot

“…The mechanics of slow-slip events and earthquakes is controlled by the constitutive behavior of rocks in active fault zones, which is sensitive to many factors encompassing lithology, temperature, confining and pore-fluid pressure, and slip-rate, among others. …”
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Constitutive Model for Hot Deformation Behavior of Fe-Mn-Cr-Based Alloys: Physical Model, ANN Model, Model Optimization, Parameter Evaluation and Calibration by Jie Xu, Chaoyang Sun, Huijun Liang, Lingyun Qian, Chunhui Wang

“…The development and validation of constitutive models for high-temperature deformation are critical for bridging microstructure evolution with macroscopic mechanical behavior in materials. …”
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FetA Antibodies Induced by an Outer Membrane Vesicle Vaccine Derived from a Serogroup B Meningococcal Isolate with Constitutive FetA Expression. by Holly Sanders, Gunnstein Norheim, Hannah Chan, Christina Dold, Caroline Vipond, Jeremy P Derrick, Andrew J Pollard, Martin C J Maiden, Ian M Feavers

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) derived from an isolate with constitutive FetA expression (MenPF-1 vaccine) could be used to induce antibodies against both the PorA and FetA antigens. …”
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Towards A Juristocratic State: A Critical Analysis Of The Constitutional Court Decision No 90/Puu-Xxi/2023 Concerning The Age Limits Of Vice Presidential Candidates by Alip Dian Pratama, Suci Flambonita, Iza Rumesten RS, Muhamad Rasyid, Taufani Yunithia Putri

“…This term refers to a situation where the Constitutional Court Decision justifies the practice of 'negative legislation', where the legislative function is constitutionally only given to the President and the DPR, but the Constitutional Court, through its 'final and binding' decision power, makes this a loophole that potentially damage democracy. …”
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La recreación en Babel: entre la constitución del campo y la encrucijada epistémica (Recreation in Babel: between the constitution of the field and the epistemic crossroads) by Alixon David Reyes Rodríguez

“…Thus, the paper analyzes how each of these expressions is manifested, and ends with a propositional function for a course of action. Key Words: recreation, leisure, concept, category, episteme …”
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Risking Border Instability: the Russian-Estonian Case by P. Jolicoeur, F. Labarre

“…Canada and Belgium come to mind, as do countries like Spain, all of which effectively function as federations. However, while federations usually have dispute settlement and mechanisms for secession embedded in their constitutions, sub-constitutive territories are often excluded from such considerations. …”
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Identifying Functions of Online Community of Practice by ali hamidizadeh, reza tahmasebi, atefeh zarean shirvan deh

“…So, studies about COP and its functions seem necessary. In this research, the positive functions of COP have been identified through theme analysis, and then the identified functions have been categorized using exploratory factor analysis. …”
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Venezuela as an example of resisting “colored” or “rose” revolutions by Denis Apolosov

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Soviet Union: to the centenary of formation by A. N. Kostyukov

“…The article analyzes the constitutional and legal aspects of the formation of the USSR in the context of the theory of federalism. …”
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On tenses as speech-act-level functions by Patrick Caudal

“…From these two facts, the paper concludes that NIMPF utterances refer to imperfectively viewed narrative speech act events, and constitute a separate speech act-level conventionalized reading of the imparfait, applying an imperfective viewpoint meaning to relational speech act functions, i.e., to rhetorical relations. …”
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Molecular basis of whey protein functionality by Zoran Herceg, Anet Režek, Suzana Rimac Brnčić

“…Whey proteins constitute 18-20% of total milk protein content. Their nutritive value, accompanied by diverse physico-chemical and functional properties, make whey proteins widely applicable in food industry. …”
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Ancient and Modern Understanding of the Functions of Kōśas by Gejza M. Timčák, Gábor Pék

“…Kōśas are a concept that since upaniṣadic times are described as constituting the human functional structure. Their applicable meaning, however required further elucidation. …”
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Functions of Macrophages in the Maintenance of Intestinal Homeostasis by Shuai Wang, Qianhong Ye, Xiangfang Zeng, Shiyan Qiao

“…Intestinal macrophages constitute the largest pool of macrophages in the body and have emerged as crucial sentinels for pathogen recognition and elimination. …”
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The possibility of regulatory function of judicial power by Dajović Goran

“…In this part of the article the concepts of separation of powers, types of state functions, and judicial power are explained. The reasons why the judicial power can perform the law-making function in a legal system in which it is not formally established are presented. …”
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Functionalized Optical Microcavities for Sensing Applications by Evelyn Granizo, Pavel Samokhvalov, Igor Nabiev

“…Functionalized optical microcavities constitute an emerging highly sensitive and highly selective sensing technology. …”
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ON THE FOOD FUNCTION OF THE MODERN RUSSIAN STATE by A. Mokhov

“…The objectives of the implementation of the food function of the Russian Federation include the guarantee of the right to food, which is part of the constitutional right of everyone to decent living conditions, the realization of public interest (ensuring food security as an integral part of national security). …”
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Functional Dehydrated Foods for Health Preservation by R. M. S. C. Morais, A. M. M. B. Morais, I. Dammak, J. Bonilla, P. J. A. Sobral, J.-C. Laguerre, M. J. Afonso, E. C. D. Ramalhosa

“…The market of functional foods has experienced a huge growth in the last decades due to the increased consumers’ awareness in a healthy lifestyle. …”
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The evolution of extracellular fibrillins and their functional domains. by Adam Piha-Gossack, Wayne Sossin, Dieter P Reinhardt

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