Calculation of the Production Function through Entropy: A Model from Econophysics by Isabel Cristina Betancur, Efraín Arango-Sánchez, Álvaro Hernán Bedoya-Calle, Francisco J. Caro- Lopera, Éver Alberto Velásquez Sierra

“…These estimations are typically made using the Cobb-Douglas production function, which is derived from least-squares adjustment. …”
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The Influence of Water and Solvent Uptake on Functional Properties of Shape-Memory Polymers by Ehsan Ghobadi, Axel Marquardt, Elias Mahmoudinezhad Zirdehi, Klaus Neuking, Fathollah Varnik, Gunther Eggeler, Holger Steeb

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Analytical solution for statif bending analyses of functionally grades plates with porosities by Slimane Merdaci, Adda Hadj Mostefa, Youcef Beldjelili, Mohamed Merazi, Sabrina Boutaleb, Hadjira Hellal

“…The paper examines a static bending of porous functional plates (FGP) and rectangular plate solutions, based on an underlying high-order shear deformation theory. …”
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Functions of English-Language Borrowings in Russian and Italian (on the Basis of Radio Discourse) by E. V. Volkova, A. A. Khustenko, E. A. Sherina

“…The results of a comparative analysis of Russian and Italian radio speeches are presented. It is established that English-language borrowings have an extensive set of functions that are auxiliary in relation to the system-forming function of radio discourse - the impact on the target audience. …”
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Functioning and associated factors in older adult users of primary health care by Chris Evert Moura Tabosa de Figueiredo, Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro, Marcelo José Monteiro Ferreira

“…Age was associated with the loss of functioning across all WHODAS 2.0 domains (p<0.01). …”
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Equalizing the response of the FOOT calorimeter as a function of the ion energy and charge by Valetti Alessandro

“…The modified Birks-energy-response-function shows an excellent agreement with the response of the crystals between 50 and 430 MeV/u for all the ions, although a dependence of the parameters on Z is observed. …”
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Watermarking public‐key cryptographic functionalities and implementations: The case of encryption and signatures by Foteini Baldimtsi, Aggelos Kiayias, Katerina Samari

“…Abstract A watermarking scheme for a public‐key cryptographic functionality enables the embedding of a mark in the instance of the secret‐key algorithm such that the functionality of the original scheme is maintained, while it is infeasible for an adversary to remove the mark (unremovability) or mark a fresh object without the marking key (unforgeability). …”
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Understanding Adaptive Skills in Borderline Intellectual Functioning: A Systematic Review by Cristina Orío-Aparicio, Cristina Bel-Fenellós, Carmen López-Escribano

“…A total of 64 documents published from 2012 to the present were included, all of them addressing BIF and adaptive functioning skills, and quality was assessed using the SSAHS tool. …”
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Diagnosis of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Choice of Treatment Regimen in Constipation Patients by I. V. Maev, A. N. Kazyulin, Yu. A. Kucheryavy, S. V. Cheryomushkin, A. Yu. Goncharenko, А. V. Gilyuk

“…The article reviews modern diagnostic methods in functional defecation disorders.Conclusion. The examination and treatment algorithms presented will help improve diagnosis and apply the most suitable management in a constipation-associated functional digestive pathology.…”
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Intertextual Inclusions in Russian Spiritual Epistolary Communication: Typology, Functions, Context by A. N. Smolina

“…Intertextual inclusions (quotations, reminiscences, allusions) functioning in Russian spiritual epistolary communication are considered. …”
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The basic stages of improving the power grid complex functioning of the Chechen Republic by S. Kh. Masaev, U. Kh. Makaev, M. V. Debiev

“…The article considers the state of the electric power industry functioning of the Chechen Republic. Comparative data on the reception in the network and useful electricity supply of the Chechen Republic in recent years are presented. …”
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THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY OF INTENTIONAL ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON DISRUPTION OF THE FUNCTIONING OF UNMANNED VECHICLES by Aleksandr N. Shemonaev, Konstantin A. Epifantsev, Leonid N. Kessarinskiy, Mikhail Y. Ponchakov

“…In the course of the study, sources of radio frequency interference were developed for experimental observation of reversible and irreversible failures in the functioning of individual electronic components and entire units of an unmanned vehicle. …”
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Functioning of “Organics Cluster” in the French National and Regional Market of Organic Food by Ewa Koreleska, Andrzej Ferenc

“…The part of the study includes a description of functioning of a selected French organic food cluster is described and evaluated. …”
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An analysis of mathematics textbook of Indonesian curriculum based on functional thinking framework by Nadya Syifa Utami, Sufyani Prabawanto, Jarnawi Afgani Dahlan

“…Functional thinking (FT) is individual’s cognitive process to identify the relation between variables and is essential for students to learn algebra. …”
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Cognitive and Functional Impairment in Stroke Survivors with Basilar Artery Occlusive Disease by Kenia Repiso Campanholo, Adriana Bastos Conforto, Carolina Medeiros Rimkus, Eliane Correa Miotto

“…Despite growing literature on posterior vascular disease, specific information about the cognitive and functional profiles of patients with basilar artery occlusion disease (BAOD) is scarce. …”
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Myelodysplastic syndrome patients present more severe respiratory muscle impairment and reduced forced vital capacity: Is disordered inflammatory signaling the culprit? by Bruno Memória Okubo, Anacélia Gomes de Matos, Howard Lopes Ribeiro Junior, Daniela de Paula Borges, Roberta Taiane Germano de Oliveira, Marilena Facundo de Castro, Manoel Ricardo Alves Martins, Romélia Pinheiro Gonçalves, Pedro Felipe Carvalhedo Bruin, Ronald Feitosa Pinheiro, Silvia Maria Meira Magalhães

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Double-spiral as a bio-inspired functional element in engineering design by Mohsen Jafarpour, Mohammad Aryayi, Stanislav N. Gorb, Hamed Rajabi

“…Double-spiral is a design derived from spirals, which has been previously presented and utilized as a compliant joint. Advantageous properties of double-spirals, such as easily adjustable design, multiple degrees of freedom, reversible extensibility, and tunable deformability make them promising candidates for the development of mechanically intelligent structures that exhibit unique behavior and reach desired functions, such as soft grippers, continuum manipulators, energy-dissipative structures, and foldable metamaterials. …”
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Effect of diode laser frenectomy on tongue anatomy and function – Clinical cases by Catarina Teixeira Alves, Cristina Cardoso Silva, Otília Pereira-Lopes

“…The cases presented showed improvements in anatomical parameters and tongue motricity after frenectomy. …”
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Pedotransfer functions for estimating the van Genuchten model parameters in the Cerrado biome by Mariana F. Veloso, Lineu N. Rodrigues, Elpídio I. Fernandes Filho, Carolina F. Veloso, Bruna N. Rezende

“…ABSTRACT The Cerrado biome has presented challenges in reconciling its agricultural expansion with water availability. …”
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Copper ions inhibit pentose phosphate pathway function in Staphylococcus aureus. by Javiera Norambuena, Hassan Al-Tameemi, Hannah Bovermann, Jisun Kim, William N Beavers, Eric P Skaar, Dane Parker, Jeffrey M Boyd

“…Lastly, we establish that S. aureus that lacks the ability to remove Cu ions from the cytosol is defective in colonizing the airway in a murine model of acute pneumonia, as well as the skin. The data presented are consistent with a model wherein Cu ions inhibits pentose phosphate pathway function and are used by the immune system to prevent S. aureus infections.…”
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