Digital Video Compression Using DCT-Based Iterated Function System (IFS) by Nevart A. Minas, Faten H. Al-Qadhee

“…It gives best results when used for natural images. This paper presents an efficient method to compress  an AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) file with fractal video compression(FVC). …”
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Switchable Tri-Functional Terahertz Metamaterial Integrated with Vanadium Dioxide and Photosensitive Silicon by Gui Jin, Ying Zhu, Haorui Yang, Bin Tang

“…This work presents a theoretical and numerical investigation of a switchable tri-functional terahertz metamaterial incorporating vanadium dioxide (VO₂) and photosensitive silicon. …”
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Results of calculation and experimental studies of the functioning of the drive of an electric self-propelled machine by Oganyan E.A., Khmelev R.N.

“…Wheeled electric self-propelled vehicles are increasingly being used. The paper presents the results of computational and experimental studies of the functioning of the drive of a wheeled electric self-propelled vehicle. …”
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Identification Tests of Modern Vehicles’ Electromagnetic Environment as Part of the Assessment of Their Functional Safety by Daniel Sterniczuk, Weronika Zaklika, Maciej Kozłowski

“…EMC is one of the critical factors influencing the proper functioning of a vehicle and its safety. However, the safety of autonomous vehicles from the perspective of EMC has not been comprehensively researched to date. …”
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Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function by Claudia Durán, Ivan Derpich, Fabricio Moreno, Amir Karbassi Yazdi, Yong Tan

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Generalizing Robust Control Barrier Functions From a Controller Design Perspective by Anil Alan, Tamas G. Molnar, Aaron D. Ames, Gabor Orosz

“…While control barrier functions provide a powerful tool to endow controllers with formal safety guarantees, robust control barrier functions (RCBF) can be used to extend these guarantees for systems with model inaccuracies. …”
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Resilience Evaluation of Post-Earthquake Functional Recovery for Precast Prestressed Concrete Buildings by Hanxi Zhao, Noriyuki Takahashi

“…To improve the post-earthquake resilience evaluation of concrete buildings with various construction types, this study presents a generalized recovery-based framework that ext-ends the FEMA P-58 methodology. …”
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The bacterial microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract of dairy cattle: structure, functions, importance (review) by G. A. Lihodeevsky, P. S. Bogatova, O. E. Lihodeevskaya

“…The review presents the generalized material of experimental studies and review works (114 sources, including 110 foreign) on studying the composition of bacterial microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract in cattle depending on age, clinical condition of animals and level of productivity, shows the influence of the functional activity of microbiota on the formation and development of the organism. …”
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Potential role of ghrelin in neuroprotection and cognitive function: implications for diabetic cognitive impairment by Yuhan Zhang, Ruihua Zhang, Xin Wang, Leilei Shi, Hongzhe Zhu, Jiping Liu

“…Despite ghrelin’s multiple functions in the central nervous system, its use as a therapeutic agent for neurologic dysfunction remains unclear. …”
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A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR THE POWER TRANSFORMER DIGITAL DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION FUNCTIONING RESEARCH by Yu. V. Rumiantsev

“…This article presents a comprehensive model for the two-winding power transformer digital differential protection functioning research. …”
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Implementation of multi-UAV communication relay function based on mobile telecommunication technology by Wen-Chung Tsai, Nien-Ting Huang

“…Abstract This paper presents a Medium Access Control (MAC) functionality design for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) relay transmission. …”
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A Multi-Pathology Ballistocardiogram Dataset for Cardiac Function Monitoring and Arrhythmia Assessment by Jing Zhan, Zhengying Li, Xiaoyan Wu, Chao Zhang, Tao Zhao, Kewei Chen, Zhibing Lu

“…Synchronized electrocardiogram (ECG) and M-mode echocardiography recordings are also included, providing a comprehensive overview of cardiac function under diverse physiological and pathological conditions. …”
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Voxelization and one-dimensional lattice structures for industrial components using function representation by Antonio Bacciaglia, Alfredo Liverani, Alessandro Ceruti

“…This paper presents a scalable, open-source method for designing strut-and-node lattice structures for industrial applications, including uniform and graded lattices. …”
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Mission: Dexterous Functionality—Redesigning the Palmar Configuration Paradigm of Underactuated Prosthetic Hands by Vignesh Sompur, Varadhan SKM, Asokan Thondiyath

“…The design of prosthetic hands presents inherent complexities and contradictions that require careful resolution during the initial design phase to achieve a functional solution. …”
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Light-driven modulation of proximity-enhanced functionalities in hybrid nano-scale systems by Mattia Benini, Umut Parlak, Sophie Bork, Jaka Strohsack, Richard Leven, David Gutnikov, Fabian Mertens, Evgeny Zhukov, Rajib Kumar Rakshit, Ilaria Bergenti, Andrea Droghetti, Andrei Shumilin, Tomaz Mertelj, Valentin Alek Dediu, Mirko Cinchetti

“…Abstract Advancing quantum information and communication technology requires smaller and faster components with actively controllable functionalities. This work presents an all-optical strategy for dynamically modulating magnetic properties via proximity effects controlled by light. …”
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Group and Phase Velocity of Love Waves Propagating in Elastic Functionally Graded Materials by Piotr KIEŁCZYŃSKI, Marek SZALEWSKI, Andrzej BALCERZAK, Krzysztof WIEJA

“…This paper presents a theoretical study of the propagation behaviour of surface Love waves in nonhomogeneous functionally graded elastic materials, which is a vital problem in acoustics. …”
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Visual Functions in Patients with Optic Neuritis Pre and Post Treatment: An Observational Study by Shailiya Malla, Sabina Shrestha

“…All the patients were given IV methylprednisolone for 3 consecutive days followed by oral prednisolone for 11 days in tapering doses. Visual functions such as visual acuity, colour vision, contrast sensitivity and stereoacuity at presentation and after treatment were compared. …”
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Functional Modification Effect of Epoxy Oligomers on the Structure and Properties of Epoxy Hydroxyurethane Polymers by Victor Stroganov, Oleg Stoyanov, Ilya Stroganov, Eduard Kraus

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Yield gap in cowpea plants as function of water déficits during reproductive stage by Paulo J. O. P. Souza, Vivian D. da S. Farias, João V. N. Pinto, Hildo G. G. C. Nunes, Everaldo B. de Souza, Clyde W. Fraisse

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Modern Methods for the Diagnosis of Morphological and Functional Features of the Retina in Dysbinocular and Anisometropic Amblyopia by R. R. Khubieva, E. P. Tarutta

“…In this regard, the literature review presents the results of domestic and foreign authors who studied the morphological (optical coherence tomography) and functional (electroretinography, microperimetry) features of the retina in dysbinocular and anisometropic amblyopia. …”
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