LorDist: a novel method for calculating the distance based on functional data analysis with application to longitudinal microbial data by Xinhe Qi, Menghan Zhang, Tongqing Wei, Jinran Lin, Xingming Zhao, Yin Yao, Yueqing Hu, Yan Zheng

“…Traditional methods usually overlook temporal relationships among samples from the same subject. Here, we presented the Longitudinal Microbial Data Distance (LorDist) method, which uses functional data fitting to construct a distance matrix integrating information from the same subject at different time points. …”
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A Multiview Formal Model of Use Case Diagrams Using Z Notation: Towards Improving Functional Requirements Quality by Khadija El Miloudi, Aziz Ettouhami

“…UML use case diagram has therefore become commonly used to structure functional requirements and the greatest challenge facing the software developer nowadays is to deliver a high quality product meeting customers’ requirements. …”
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On Certain Ostrowski Type Integral Inequalities Involving Atangana-Baleanu Katugampola Fractional Integral Operator for Convex Function with Applications by Artion Kashuri, Muhammad Talha, Soubhagya Sahoo

“…In this paper, new generalized variants of Ostrowski’s type identities involving the Atangana-Baleanu-Katugampola fractional integral operator for differentiable convex and twice differentiable convex functions are presented. Using these equalities or lemmas along with several known identities, new inequalities for convex functions and the Atangana-Baleanu-Katugampola, fractional integral operators are proved. …”
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Complete Clavicular Resorption after Clavicular osteomyelitis with no functional deficit at 13-year follow-up: A Case Report by Sumedh D Chaudhary, Karan R Lakhani, Abhinav Jogani, Nilesh Sakharkar

“…Despite complete clavicular resorption, no noted functional deficits were present.…”
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Primary Amenorrhea, Aplastic Uterus, and a Functional Vagina: A Rare Case of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome by Gregory W. Kirschen, Natalie Semenyuk

“…A 20-year-old Tanner stage V heterosexual woman with normal sexual function since coitarche presented with a chief complaint of primary amenorrhea. …”
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Effect of the extragent preparation method on enegetic and economic indicators of functioning sugar factory pulp press and pulp drying sectors by V. O. Gorodetsky, S. O. Semenikhin, N. M. Daisheva, N. I. Kotlyarevskaya

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Hybrid beamforming design for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing dual‐function radar‐communication system with optimised transmit beampattern by Weihuang Xiao, Ping Chu, Bin Liao

“…Abstract In this paper, the problem of hybrid beamforming design in an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing dual‐function radar‐communication system to achieve optimised transmit beampattern subject to the constraints of communication performance and transmit power is investigated. …”
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A Semi-Analytical Nonlinear Approach for Size-Dependent Analysis of Longitudinal Vibration in Terms of Axially Functionally Graded Nanorods by Reza Nazemnezhad

“…In this paper, the size dependency of the nonlinear free longitudinal vibration of axially functionally graded (AFG) nanorods is studied using the nonlocal elasticity theory. …”
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Effect of Functionally Graded Inclusion on Stress Conservation Near a Circular Hole in Thin Plates for Different Boundary Conditions by Eteri L. Hart, Bohdan I. Terokhin

“…Computer simulation and finite element analysis of stress concentration near a circular hole in thin homogeneous plates with an annular inclusion made of functionally graded material (FGM) under uniaxial and biaxial loads are performed. …”
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Aldehyde-Assisted Alkoxysilane Condensation to Form Siloxane Bond: A New Process for Curing Alkoxy-Functional Silicone Resins by Sławomir Rubinsztajn, Urszula Mizerska, Jan Kurjata, Małgorzata Kwiatkowska, Marek Cypryk

“…In this paper, a new process for the condensation of alkoxy-functional silanes to form a siloxane bond is presented. …”
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Bilateral Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Analyzed Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Framework: Case Report by Ignacio Novoa‐Cornejo, Vijaya Prakash Krishnan Muthaiah, Victor Mercado‐Martinez, Gustavo Ulloa‐Alvarado, Carlos Pino‐Urrutia, Krishnamoorthy Gunasekaran

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Finite Difference Analysis of 2D Stress Wave Propagation in Two Dimensional Functionally Graded Ceramics-Metals Composites by Ali Amiri, Hossein Rahmani

“…In this study, a finite difference method is presented for longitudinal stress wave propagation analysis in functionally graded 2D plane strain media. …”
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Determination of optimum shape of pinned parabolic arch structures under uniformly distributed loads: a blend of cost and functionality by Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu, Victor Odinaka Okonkwo

“… The construction industries are faced with multiple decisions that borders around functionality and cost. Such decision is made when considering the geometry of arches. …”
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Simple Detection of Di-Butyl Phthalate in Aqueous Samples Using UV–Visible Spectroscopy Based on Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles by Ashwaq M. Alnemari, Amr Hassan, Dina Salah

“…Gold nanoparticles had unique photophysical and photochemical properties due to their surface plasmon resonance. Here, we present a facile plasmonic sensor based on surface-modified gold nanoparticles of different shapes, spherical and rods, and these gold nanoparticles are surface functionalized using PEG-COOH and PEG-NH2 ligands. …”
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Making Tax Smart: Feasibility of Distributed Ledger Technology for Building Tax Compliance Functionality to Central Bank Digital Currency by Panos Louvieris, Georgios Ioannou, Gareth White

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Use of the Facial Artery for Free Functioning Muscle Transfers: An Alternative Pedicle for Salvage in Brachial Plexus Lesions with Vascular Injuries by Anil Bhatia, Kaustubh Prabhune, Alex De Carvalho

“…Free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) is a salvage procedure recommended in cases of brachial plexus injury with late presentations or failures of primary nerve reconstruction. …”
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Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruit as a Functional Food for Enhancing Athletic Performance and Recovery: A New Perspective by Sammra Maqsood, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Ali Ikram, Muhammed Adem Abdullahi

“…Dates that are better than other diet options in terms of nutrient density and functional benefits would be presented and applied in sports nutrition products, such as energy bars. …”
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Long-term evaluation of Elmelegy’s technique of local muscle transposition for the functional restoration of large upper or lower lip defects by Nader G. Elmelegy

“…No flap failure was seen and desirable function and accepted esthetic results were obtained. …”
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Dispersive Surface Energy and Acid-Base Parameters of Tosylate Functionalized Poly(ethylene glycol) via Inverse Gas Chromatography by Feyza Sesigur, Dolunay Sakar, Ozlem Yazici, Fatih Cakar, Ozlem Cankurtaran, Ferdane Karaman

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The Investigation of the Effect of Feeds with Probiotic Additives on Growth and Functional State of Juvenile Steelhead Salmo (<i>Salmo gairdneri</i>) by Elena N. Ponomareva, Marina N. Sorokina, Vadim A. Grigoriev, Mariya S. Mazanko, Vladimir A. Chistyakov, Dmitry V. Rudoy

“…The research on the effect of feed with probiotic additives on the growth and functional state of young steelhead salmon (<i>Salmo gairdneri</i>) is presented in this study. …”
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