Functionally Graded Piezoelectric Plates in Cylindrical Bending by Semi-analytical Approach by Sameer Sawarkar, Sandeep Pendhari

“…A simply supported (SS) functionally graded piezoelectric material (FGPM) plate in a 2D domain has been analyzed for stress and displacement by a Semi-analytical approach. …”
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Service function tree mapping of microservices on resource-constrained fog networks by Babar Shahzaad, Alistair Barros, Colin Fidge

“…Abstract Integration of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) into the construction sector is transforming operational efficiency through real-time monitoring and data-driven management. This paper presents a Service Function Tree (SFT) mapping technique that optimizes microservice deployment within fog computing environments for IIoT applications. …”
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Passport fee – its legal nature, structure, functions and purpose of proceeds by Zbigniew Ofiarski

“…This article presents the elements of the legal structure of a passport fee. …”
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Accurate prediction of protein function using statistics-informed graph networks by Yaan J. Jang, Qi-Qi Qin, Si-Yu Huang, Arun T. John Peter, Xue-Ming Ding, Benoît Kornmann

“…However, more than 200 million proteins remain uncharacterized, and computational efforts heavily rely on protein structural information to predict annotations of varying quality. Here, we present a method that utilizes statistics-informed graph networks to predict protein functions solely from its sequence. …”
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Chronic circadian disruption alters cardiac function and glucose regulation in mice by Jenna E. J. Gearey, Melinda Wang, Michael C. Antle

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Enrichment of farinaceous dishes for functional nutrition with fruit powders of wild plants by Z. N. Khatko, T. B. Kolotiy, I. S. Polyakova

“…Powders obtained from the fruits of wild plants are rich in biologically active substances, which will enrich farinaceous dishes (crapes, flippers and pancakes) and give them a functional focus.…”
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Propagation of Blood Function Errors to the Estimates of Kinetic Parameters with Dynamic PET by Yafang Cheng, İmam Şamil Yetik

“…In this paper, we present a method to compute the error in the kinetic parameter estimates caused by the error in the blood input function. …”
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Left ventricular function in patients with cardiorenal pathology and chronic renal failure by M. M. Dudar, A. V. Fendrikova, A. K. Arutyunov, E. A. Kudryashov, V. V. Skibitsky

“…At the same time, remodeling features and diastolic LV myocardial function in CRF patients are still understudied. The present study aimed to assess structural and functional LV features inpatients with early CRF stages and combined cardio-renal pathology. …”
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Proteins Involved in the Trafficking and Functional Synaptic Expression of AMPA and KA Receptors by Sarah A. De La Rue, Jeremy M. Henley

“…The molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate the synaptic localisation and functional expression of AMPARs and KARs are objects of concerted research. …”
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Managing functional neurological disorder: treatment recommendations for health professionals in Australia by Alexander Lehn, Megan Broughton, Vince Cheah, Tjerk J Lagrand, Jessica Davis, David Palmer, Dharsha Petrie, Cindy Bradbury, Rianna Guest, Alana Schuurs, Jacinta Lewis, Rebecca Madden, Julia McLeod, Rodney Marsh, Christine Slade, Tjerk Lagrand

“…Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can present significant management challenges due to its sometimes-complex presentation and the historical stigma attached to this diagnosis. …”
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CYTOKINE-PRODUCING FUNCTION OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD CELLS IN COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS by A. V. Sosnina, A. I. Autenshlyus, N. V. Velikaya, N. A. Varaksin, M. Yu. Rukhavishnikov, E. S. Mikhailova, D. V. Morozov, S. A. Fursov, N. V. Agarina

“…Аbstract. The aim of present study was to investigate an influence of polyclonal activators upon cytokine-producing function of peripheral blood cells in the patients with colorectal adenocarcinomas. …”
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The role of malting in grains and legumes for the development of high-functionality medical foods by Asa Alifia Ranini, Azzahra Mutiara Ayu, Gemala Anjani, Ahmad Syauqy, Etika Ratna Noer, Fitriyono Ayustaningwarno

“…Given these benefits, malting presents a promising approach for creating health-promoting foods, particularly for individuals with specific dietary needs. …”
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Mechanism of pentoxifylline mediated down-regulation of killer lineage cell functions by R. S. Parhar, P. Ernst, K. Sheth, M. Einspenner, S. Al-Sedairy

“…Pentoxifylline (PTX) is known to modulate neutrophil functions. In the present study the effects of PTX on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and cytokine induced T-cell and macrophage (ΦM) activation, and on natural killer (NK) cell and lymphokine activated killer (LAK) cell mediated cytotoxicity were examined. …”
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Recent advances in the study of reproductive function in pediatric patients with brain tumors by Rui Zhang, Linlin Liu, Xinyu Dai, Yan Ju, Yanming Ren

“…This article is dedicated to comprehensively reviewing the latest research advancements regarding the relationship between pediatric brain tumors and reproductive function, thereby providing a valuable reference for safeguarding the reproductive function of pediatric patients afflicted with brain tumors.…”
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Footprint of Domestic Processing on Safety and Functional Properties of Italian Black Garlic by Davide Addazii, Chiara Cevoli, Flavia Casciano, Federico Ferioli, Tullia Gallina Toschi, Andrea Gianotti, Lorenzo Nissen

“…Additionally, the derived product of the industrial maturation process, known as black garlic, is famous for its functional properties. The novelty of the present work is to characterize the functional properties of domestically produced black garlic. …”
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Biomimetic layered, ecological, advanced, multi-functional film for sustainable packaging by Puneet S. Dhatt, Acadia Hu, Cheng Hu, Vincent Huynh, Susie Y. Dai, Joshua S. Yuan

“…Current bioplastics are either: short of mechanical properties, like polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB); lack room temperature biodegradability, like polylactic acid (PLA); or lack the functionality to create additional values. Here, we present the bioinspired Layered, Ecological, Advanced, and multi-Functional Film (LEAFF), for sustainable plastic packaging. …”
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Valorization of Cordia gum: A Natural Hydrocolloid for Functional Food Innovation by Singh Ashmita, Singh Brahma N., Thakur Monika

“…Gums, as natural hydrocolloids, play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality and stability of food products. The present study focuses on the extraction, characterization, and functional evaluation of Cordia fruit gum for its application in value-added food formulations. …”
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Quality of Life Related to Visual Function in Three Young Adults with Mucopolysaccharidoses by Katherine L. Bergwerk, Yaron S. Rabinowitz, Rena L. Falk

“…The systemic mucopolysaccharidoses are complex syndromes, which may include corneal clouding as a mechanism leading to decreased vision and hence decreased quality of life. This study presents three young adult patients with mucopolysaccharidoses in order to compare their visual status through retrospective chart review, including patient and guardian interview, history, and examination, including a modified form of the VF-14 questionnaire (visual function with 14 questions).When the visual acuity and VF-14 results of the three patients were compared, the results of the VF-14 correlated with the patients� visual acuity status. …”
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Applications of density functional theory and machine learning in nanomaterials: A review by Nangamso Nathaniel Nyangiwe

“…The high degree of complexity and diversity in nanomaterials presents a real challenge in their theoretical and experimental studies. …”
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Functionally novel invasive predator eradicates herbivores of a littoral community by Veijo Jormalainen, Essi Kiiskinen, Veera Hauhia, Sami Merilaita

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