Long-term application of cattle manure alters functional N cycling genes and improves maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency by Yansheng Li, Muqing Liu, Zhenhua Yu, Changkai Liu, Xiaojing Hu, Junjie Liu, Jian Jin, Yuan Chen, Xingyi Zhang, Guanghua Wang, Xiaobing Liu

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Alterations of white matter functional networks in pediatric drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy: A graph theory analysis study by Kexin Huang, Yuxin Xie, Haifeng Ran, Jie Hu, Yulun He, Gaoqiang Xu, Guiqin Chen, Qiane Yu, Xuhong Li, Junwei Liu, Heng Liu, Tijiang Zhang

“…We included 91 children (43 with DRTLE and 48 healthy controls), acquiring structural and functional MRI data to construct WM functional networks. …”
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Genetic manipulation of porcine deltacoronavirus reveals insights into NS6 and NS7 functions: a novel strategy for vaccine design by Mengjia Zhang, Wan Li, Peng Zhou, Dejian Liu, Rui Luo, Anan Jongkaewwattana, Qigai He

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Disrupted small-world architecture and altered default mode network topology of brain functional network in college students with subclinical depression by Bo Zhang, Shuang Liu, Sitong Chen, Xiaoya Liu, Yufeng Ke, Shouliang Qi, Xinhua Wei, Dong Ming

“…However, the brain network topology of ScD remains poorly understood, impeding our comprehension of the neuropathology underlying ScD. Methods Functional networks of individuals with ScD (n = 26) and healthy controls (HCs) (n = 33) were constructed based on functional magnetic resonance imaging data. …”
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Event Rate Density and Luminosity Function of Newborn-magnetar-driven X-Ray Transients from Neutron Star Binary Mergers by Le Zou, Ji-Gui Cheng, Rui-Chong Hu, Wen-Jin Xie, En-Wei Liang

“…Utilizing population synthesis calculations incorporating various equations of state (EoSs), we derive a local ERD of ∼300 Gpc ^−3 yr ^−1 and a redshift-dependent ERD profile peaking at z = 1.81 followed by a rapid decline beyond z  ∼ 4. Constructing an XT sample based on CDF-S and Swift observations, we characterize the LF by a single power-law function at L ≤ 4.75 × 10 ^46 erg s ^−1 with a slope of −1.03, followed by a broken power-law function in which the break luminosity is L _b  = 4.38 × 10 ^47 erg s ^−1 and the slopes are −0.28 and −1.66. …”
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Impact of antibody architecture and paratope valency on effector functions of bispecific NKp30 x EGFR natural killer cell engagers by Ammelie Svea Boje, Lukas Pekar, Katharina Koep, Britta Lipinski, Brian Rabinovich, Andreas Evers, Carina Lynn Gehlert, Steffen Krohn, Yanping Xiao, Simon Krah, Rinat Zaynagetdinov, Lars Toleikis, Sven Poetzsch, Matthias Peipp, Stefan Zielonka, Katja Klausz

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Physiological Function of AtrN in Regulating Intracellular NADPH Levels and the Anti-Reductive Stress Response in <i>Corynebacterium glutamicum</i> by Guotao Xu, Shuping Tian, Zhihan Gong, Jianzhong Xu

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A novel approach to multi-objective portfolio selection: modeling emerging financial markets using satisfaction functions and fuzzy values by Milad Saleki, Mohamad Saber Falah Nejad, Davood Shishebori, Mohammad Aref Dehghani Tafti

“…In other words, the proposed model outperformed the base model in all the objectives under study.Originality/Value: As distinguishing features of the proposed model of this research, one can mention: 1) constructing and using fuzzy distribution functions and calculating ideal values and expected ranges for all desired objectives considering the conditions of the examined market research using simple mathematical modeling, 2) utilizing the experience of financial market experts in planning model for selecting suitable investment portfolios in emerging financial markets, 3) presenting an approach to calculating portfolio risk in conditions of information scarcity in the problem environment using fuzzy theory, 4) development of the fuzzy benchmark-criterion method for weighting the objectives under study in the problem considering the expertise of financial market experts, and 5) simple modeling, considering interval fuzzy values in the model, and being usable for all individuals with different levels of investment knowledge.…”
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Broad-line AGNs at 3.5 < z < 6: The Black Hole Mass Function and a Connection with Little Red Dots by Anthony J. Taylor, Steven L. Finkelstein, Dale D. Kocevski, Junehyoung Jeon, Volker Bromm, Ricardo O. Amorín, Pablo Arrabal Haro, Bren E. Backhaus, Micaela B. Bagley, Eduardo Banados, Rachana Bhatawdekar, Madisyn Brooks, Antonello Calabrò, Óscar A. Chávez Ortiz, Yingjie Cheng, Nikko J. Cleri, Justin W. Cole, Kelcey Davis, Mark Dickinson, Callum Donnan, James S. Dunlop, Richard S. Ellis, Vital Fernández, Adriano Fontana, Seiji Fujimoto, Mauro Giavalisco, Andrea Grazian, Jingsong Guo, Nimish P. Hathi, Benne W. Holwerda, Michaela Hirschmann, Kohei Inayoshi, Jeyhan S. Kartaltepe, Yana Khusanova, Anton M. Koekemoer, Vasily Kokorev, Rebecca L. Larson, Gene C. K. Leung, Ray A. Lucas, Derek J. McLeod, Lorenzo Napolitano, Masafusa Onoue, Fabio Pacucci, Casey Papovich, Pablo G. Pérez-González, Nor Pirzkal, Rachel S. Somerville, Jonathan R. Trump, Stephen M. Wilkins, L. Y. Aaron Yung, Haowen Zhang

“…We find that ∼90% of LRD BLAGNs are intrinsically reddened ( β _opt > 0), independent of contributions from emission lines to the broadband photometry. We construct the black hole (BH) mass function at 3.5 < z < 6 after computing robust completeness corrections. …”
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The sucrose synthase gene family in blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii): functional insights into the role of VdSUS4 in salt stress tolerance by Yanwen Wang, Yanwen Wang, Yanwen Wang, Lei Yang, Lei Yang, Lei Yang, Lei Yang, Lei Yang, Wenzhu Geng, Wenzhu Geng, Wenzhu Geng, Hongxia Zhang, Hongxia Zhang, Hongxia Zhang, Hongxia Zhang, Hongxia Zhang, Houjun Zhou, Houjun Zhou, Houjun Zhou, Houjun Zhou, Houjun Zhou

“…Phylogenetic analysis, constructed through a multi-species phylogenetic tree, revealed that the SUS gene family can be categorized into three subfamilies: SUS I, SUS II and SUS III. …”
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A Structural Model of Truncated Gaussia princeps Luciferase Elucidating the Crucial Catalytic Function of No.76 Arginine towards Coelenterazine Oxidation. by Nan Wu, Zhi-Chao Xu, Kai-Dong Du, Shen Huang, Naohiro Kobayashi, Yutaka Kuroda, Yan-Hong Bai

“…Moreover, R76, a validated activity-critical amino acid residue, resides in the cavity and forms a stable hydrogen bond with CTZ. Then, we constructed a cluster model to examine the CTZ oxidation pathway in the cavity using Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. …”
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Water Use Enhancement and Root Function Compensatory Regulation of Biomass Accumulation in Quinoa Under Salt Stress by Photosynthetic Drive Advantage by Hao Xu, Lingzheng Feng, Jia Hao, Yongkun Zhang, Runjie Li

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Functional Characterization of <i>FgAsp</i>, a Gene Coding an Aspartic Acid Protease in <i>Fusarium graminearum</i> by Ping Li, Zhizhen Fu, Mengru Wang, Tian Yang, Yan Li, Dongfang Ma

“…In this study, <i>FGSG_09558</i> was found to contain a conserved structural domain and signal peptide sequence of aspartic acid protease and was therefore named <i>FgAsp</i>. The function of <i>FgAsp</i> in <i>F. graminearum</i> was investigated by constructing the knockout and complementation mutants of this gene. …”
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Syn-MolOpt: a synthesis planning-driven molecular optimization method using data-derived functional reaction templates by Xiaodan Yin, Xiaorui Wang, Zhenxing Wu, Qin Li, Yu Kang, Yafeng Deng, Pei Luo, Huanxiang Liu, Guqin Shi, Zheng Wang, Xiaojun Yao, Chang-Yu Hsieh, Tingjun Hou

“…To address this issue, we first developed a general pipeline capable of constructing functional reaction template library specific to any property where a predictive model can be built. …”
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The Joint Action of Metal and Enzymatic Nanoparticles Used for Functionalization of Protective Self-Cleaning Materials Neutralizing Organophosphates and Possessing Bactericide A... by V. V. Zavyalov, N. V. Zavyalova, V. I. Kholstov, V. A. Kovtun, V. K. Gorelenkov, G. A. Frolov, I. V. Lyagin, N. A. Stepanov, A. G. Aslanli, E. N. Efremenko

“…The combination of several modules, including metal nanoparticles (tantalum or zinc), antimicrobial substances,  enzyme nanocomplexes that provide self-purification (self-degassing) and multiple functionalization, makes it possible  to create materials that provide protection against chemical and biological damaging agents. …”
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Identification and functional characterization of T-cell exhaustion-associated lncRNA AL031775.1 in osteosarcoma: a novel therapeutic target by Yameng Wang, Yameng Wang, Yameng Wang, Yameng Wang, Jinghong Yuan, Jinghong Yuan, Jinghong Yuan, Keying Guo, Keying Guo, Keying Guo, Zhuoer Zhang, Junchao Zhu, Junchao Zhu, Junchao Zhu, Shahrzad Arya, Guowen Huang, Guowen Huang, Guowen Huang, Shengqin Li, Shengqin Li, Shengqin Li, Qi Chen, Xijuan Liu, Jingyu Jia, Jingyu Jia, Jingyu Jia

“…A six-lncRNA prognostic model was established using LASSO regression and validated in separate cohorts. Functional assays evaluated the impact of the lncRNA AL031775.1 on osteosarcoma cell behavior and T-cell function.ResultsTwenty-four key T-cell exhaustion-related genes were identified and significantly enriched in immune-related pathways, indicating their importance in the osteosarcoma immune microenvironment. …”
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Evaluating Coupling Security and Joint Risks in Northeast China Agricultural Systems Based on Copula Functions and the Rel–Cor–Res Framework by Huanyu Chang, Yong Zhao, Yongqiang Cao, He Ren, Jiaqi Yao, Rong Liu, Wei Li

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A risk prediction model for poor joint function recovery after ankle fracture surgery based on interpretable machine learning by Congyang Li, Chenggang Wang, Jiru Zhang, Wenjun Zheng, Jing Shi, Li Li, Xuezhi Shi

“…SHAP analysis showed that functional exercise compliance, combined ligament injury, and open fracture accounted for the largest proportion of SHAP values and were the most important influencing factors.ConclusionThrough evaluation and comparison of the developed models, the lasso-stacking model demonstrated the best performance and is more suitable for predicting joint function recovery after ankle surgery. …”
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Assessing hand motor function in chronic immune-mediated neuropathies: a proof-of-concept study using a data glove by Elisa Gilliam, Pascal Achenbach, Gernot J. Suemmermann, Manuel N. Wessely, Peter Rossmanith, Maike F. Dohrn, Jörg B. Schulz, Anne Waschbisch, Robert Brunkhorst

“…., reliability, objectivity) or functional relevance. Wearables such as data gloves might be helpful, allowing repeated quantification of complex everyday life-relevant motor function of the hand. …”
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Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome Score–Physical function Short-form (HOOS-PS) by Mengyuan He, Benjing Song, Hongbao Hu, Dongfa Liao, Lin Cui, Li Yin, Lin Wu, Amuyida, Shihong Li, Yingchao Tang, Jianxiang Long, Qingyun Xie, Wei Wang

“…Abstract Background Chronic hip joint disease has a high prevalence in China, and the primary scale currently used to assess functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - Physical Function Short-form (HOOS-PS). …”
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