Chosen functioning aspects of Down syndrome child’s family. Individual research-based analysis by Barbara Sokołowska, Jolanta Janina Kociubińska

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to present selected aspects of family functioning after giving birth to a child with Down syndrome Material and methods We used our own questionnaire and covered parents of children with Down syndrome in closed social media groups. …”
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A rapid and robust protocol for generating loss-of-function alleles in pluripotent stem cells by Erdene Baljinnyam, Laura Grisanti, Shalini Tattari, Chiara Pedicone, Bhavana Shewale, Nicole Dubois, Alison M. Goate, William G. Kerr, Samuele G. Marro

“…To address this, we present BOLT (barcoded oligos for loss-of-function targeting), a streamlined protocol that simplifies the screening process, facilitating rapid validation of loss-of-function mutations. …”
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Effect of high pressure processing on the structural and functional properties of the protein in corn gluten meal by Sarina Ma, Shimin Gui, Ruixia Hao, Xili Dege, Meili Zhang

“…The presentation of high pressure processing (HPP) on corn starch has been reported, but the effect on protein in corn gluten meal (CGM) is rarely explored. …”
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Matte-slag separation behavior as a function of iron phase reduction in copper slag by Liu Y.-X., Wei Y.-G., Zhou S.-W., Li B., Wang H.

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Complexation Strategies for Enhancing Water-Soluble Protein Stability and Functionality: A Comprehensive Review by Qing Guo, Xu Qi, Yuying Hu

“…In the present review, we summarize (1) the interaction mechanisms between water-soluble proteins and ligands; (2) the enhancement of the stability and functionalities of water-soluble proteins; (3) the influences of the nature of proteins and ligands, along with complexing conditions, on their interactions and enhancement of the stability and functionalities of water-soluble proteins; and (4) the applications of water-soluble protein-based complexes. …”
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Least-squares Smoothed Shape Functions for Constructing Field-Consistent Timoshenko Beam Elements by Foek Tjong Wong, Henokh G. Tjahyono, Sugiyono Hartono, Timothy A. Setiabudi

“… This paper presents an approach for constructing field-consistent Timoshenko beam elements using least-squares smoothed (LSS) shape functions. …”
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The Drosophila adult brain: short overview of structure, function, and resources Graphical Review Paper by J. Wesley Robinson, Abigail T. Bechard, Ariel K. Frame, Micah R. Evans, Angeline-Claudia Atheby, Shaunik Sharma, Hakeem O. Lawal, Anne F. Simon

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Functional Properties of Enzymatic Hydrolysate and Peptide Fractions from Perilla Seed Meal Protein by Bo Yeon Park, Kyung Young Yoon

“…The present study aimed to decompose perilla seed meal (PSM) proteins via enzymatic degradation and to evaluate the functional properties of the resulting enzymatic hydrolysate and peptide fractions for utilization of PSM, a by-product in the production of perilla seed oil. …”
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Frequency response function of cracked Timoshenko beam measured by a distributed piezoelectric sensor by Nguyen Tien Khiem, Tran Thanh Hai, Nguyen Thi Lan, Ho Quang Quyet, Ha Thanh Ngoc, Pham Van Kha

“… In the present report, a novel concept of frequency response function (FRF) is introduced for piezoelectric beam. …”
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Recent breakthroughs in cathode of protonic ceramic fuel cells: Materials, functionalization, and future perspectives by HeeChan Kang, Ye Ji Park, Seung Yeob Baek, Jinwook Kim, Sejong Ahn, InSik Lim, Gaon Heo, WooChul Jung, Jun Hyuk Kim

“…Finally, we present insights into future research directions.…”
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Influence of Variable Nonlocal Parameter and Porosity on the Free Vibration Behavior of Functionally Graded Nanoplates by Pham Van Vinh, Le Quang Huy

“…This paper studies the influence of the variable nonlocal parameter and porosity on the free vibration behavior of the functionally graded nanoplates with porosity. Four patterns of distribution of the porosity through the thickness direction are considered. …”
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Functional Recovery and Cognitive Improvement in Poststroke Rehabilitation through Integrated Yoga and Naturopathy Intervention by Shweta Mishra, Sriloy Mohanty, Ragini Shrivastava, Monika Pathania

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Inspired by nature, refined by numbers: formal–functional bioinspiration and intelligent computation in vehicle design by Pooya Sareh

“…Furthermore, we critically evaluate the evolution of the form–function relationship in vehicle design from the early twentieth century to the present era, with a particular focus on automobiles. …”
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Addiction Severity, Social Functioning, And Life Satisfaction Of Patients Diagnosed With Substance Use Disorders by Baruah Aditi, Baruah Arunjyoti

“…Aim: Present study was conducted to examine the levels of addiction severity, social functioning and life satisfaction of the patients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and to see the relationship among them. …”
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EvoWeaver: large-scale prediction of gene functional associations from coevolutionary signals by Aidan H. Lakshman, Erik S. Wright

“…Abstract The known universe of uncharacterized proteins is expanding far faster than our ability to annotate their functions through laboratory study. Computational annotation approaches rely on similarity to previously studied proteins, thereby ignoring unstudied proteins. …”
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User preference–based QoS-aware service function placement in IoT-Edge cloud by Briytone Mutichiro, Younghan Kim

“…In the Internet of Things-Edge cloud, service provision presents a challenge to operators to satisfy user service-level agreements while meeting service-specific quality-of-service requirements. …”
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Secure Communication of Fractional Complex Chaotic Systems Based on Fractional Difference Function Synchronization by Jiaxun Liu, Zuoxun Wang, Minglei Shu, Fangfang Zhang, Sen Leng, Xiaohui Sun

“…To begin with, we propose the definition of fractional difference function synchronization (FDFS) according to difference function synchronization (DFS) of integer complex chaotic systems. …”
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Acidic properties of propyl sulfonic acid functionalized SBA-15 catalysts for acetylation of glycerol by Panida Sriratchatchawan, Srisin Eaimsumang, Siwaporn Meejoo Smith, Supakorn Boonyuen, Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai, Apanee Luengnaruemitchai

“…Glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production through transesterification, presents an opportunity for biodiesel industries to transform surplus glycerol into high-value chemical products. …”
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Structural and Functional Characterization of RecG Helicase under Dilute and Molecular Crowding Conditions by Sarika Saxena, Satoru Nagatoishi, Daisuke Miyoshi, Naoki Sugimoto

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Protocol for assessing auditory function, cochlear synaptopathy, and afferent terminal morphology in laboratory mice by Indra Pal, Atri Bhattacharyya, Babak V-Ghaffari, Essence Devine Williams, Maolei Xiao, Mark Allen Rutherford, María Eulalia Rubio

“…Summary: Here, we present a protocol for evaluating auditory function and synaptic molecular-structural integrity in mice, specifically female GluA3-knockout (GluA3KO) mice raised in quiet or ambient sound levels. …”
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