A functional data analysis approach for modelling frequency‐modulated tonal sounds in animal communication by Maria Silvia Labriola, Petra Oswine Pammer, Giulia Pedrazzi, Giancarlo Giacomini, Giovanna Jona Lasinio, Daniela Silvia Pace

“…We propose the application of a functional data analysis (FDA) approach to model extracted FM patterns, which entails the transformation of acoustic signals into continuous functions. …”
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Usefulness of SPINA model in evaluation of the thyroid function in euthyroid pediatric patients children with subclinical hypothyroidism by Aristeidis Giannakopoulos, Alexandra Efthymiadou, Dimitra Kritikou, Dionisios Chrysis

“…Herein, we investigated thyroid function in euthyroid and children with SH using a structure parameter inference approach (SPINA) model along with published data from population-based TSH-FT4 curves.DesignThe study included 183 children and adolescents with SH and 313 healthy controls. …”
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Biochemical and Histopathological Investigation of Nasturtium officinale on Thyroid Function: an Experimental Study on Models of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism by Niloofar Nazari, Seyede Nargess Sadati Lamardi, Omid Sabzevari, Zahra Taghipour, Shokoufeh Hassani, Mahnaz Khanavi, Mehrdad Karimi, Roja Rahimi*

“…Conclusion: Watercress seems to be a suitable complementary medicine or functional food for hyperthyroidism; however, it may worsen hypothyroidism. …”
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Spectral wavelength range influences the performance of chemometric models estimating various foliar functional traits by Minjee Park, Lorenzo Cotrozzi, Geoffrey M. Williams, Matthew D. Ginzel, Michael V. Mickelbart, Douglass F. Jacobs, John J. Couture

“…Here, we investigate the influence of spectral ranges on the performance of models estimating six tree functional traits: CO2 assimilation rate, specific leaf area, leaf water content and concentrations of foliar nitrogen, sugars and gallic acid. …”
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Functional Model of Psychological Service in the Education System: Areas of Activity and Its Organizational and Legal Regulation by O.A. Ulyanina, O.L. Yurchuk, Yu.V. Tukfeeva, N.N. Filatova, I.D. Ryzhova

“… <p>The article presents the results of a monitoring study of the functional model of psychological service in the system of general education and secondary vocational education. …”
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PET Imaging of Cardiac SNS Function with [18F]mFBG in Heart Failure Models by E.L. Hoddinott, U.S. Ismailani, B.H. Rotstein

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Systematic review and consensus conceptual model of meaningful symptoms and functional impacts in early Parkinson’s Disease by Jennifer R. Mammen, Jamie L. Adams, Rikki Mangrum, Yuge Xiao, William Barbosa, Mirinda Tyo, Christopher Redmond, Cheryl Carter, Kelly Cifelli, Robert Cifelli, Hope Maruzo, Jim Meeker, Gerry Shultz, Colbren Thomas, Claire Bale, Evan Davies, Catherine M. Kopil, Connie Marras, Tiago Mestre, Thomas Morel, Tanya Simuni, Glenn T. Stebbins, Daniel Weintraub, Diane Stephenson

“…Abstract A comprehensive, patient-centered conceptual model of early Parkinson’s is lacking and is greatly needed. …”
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Brain Model Based on the Canonical Ensemble with Functional MRI: A Thermodynamic Exploration of the Neural System by Chenxi Zhou, Bin Yang, Wenliang Fan, Wei Li

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Estimation of the Reliability Function of the Generalized Rayleigh Distribution under Progressive First-Failure Censoring Model by Qin Gong, Rui Chen, Haiping Ren, Fan Zhang

“…Firstly, the progressive first-failure model is introduced, and the maximum likelihood estimation for the parameters, reliability function, and hazard function under this model are discussed. …”
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Discovering prominent differences in structural and functional connectomes using a multinomial stochastic block model by Nina Braad Iskov, Anders Stevnhoved Olsen, Kristoffer Hougaard Madsen, Morten Mørup

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Blockade of HSP70 Improves Vascular Function in a Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes by Valentina Ochoa Mendoza, Amanda Almeida de Oliveira, Kenia Pedrosa Nunes

“…We hypothesized that blocking HSP70 would improve vascular function in a widely used diabetic mouse model (db/db). …”
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The effects of dietary fat on gut microbial composition and function in a mouse model of ovarian cancer by Mariam M. AlHilli, Naseer Sangwan, Alex Myers, Surabhi Tewari, Daniel J. Lindner, Gail A. M. Cresci, Ofer Reizes

“…Stool samples were collected at the time of euthanasia and analyzed by 16SrRNA sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing was performed to identify differential microbial taxonomic composition and metabolic function. Results Our findings revealed that KD and HF/LC diets significantly accelerated EOC tumor growth compared to the LF/HC diet in a xenograft model. …”
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The Gerber-Shiu Expected Penalty Function for the Risk Model with Dependence and a Constant Dividend Barrier by Donghai Liu, Zaiming Liu, Dan Peng

“…We consider a compound Poisson risk model with dependence and a constant dividend barrier. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Semicrystalline Blends SAXS Data: Theoretical Modeling versus Linear Correlation Function by Mohamed Fatnassi, Fadhel Ben Cheikh Larbi, Jean Louis Halary

“…The first method is based on the use of a theoretical modeling for isotropic samples and a subsequent curve fitting. …”
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USE OF SINUSOIDAL FUNCTION FOR MODELING OF RAISING AND BRAKING OF THE SHIP OF BRIDGE CRANE IN THE MODE OF GAUGE OF VIBRATIONS by M. S. Korytov, V. S. Scherbakov

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Three-Dimensional Analysis of Laminated Plates with Functionally Graded Layers by Two-Dimensional Numerical Model by Piotr PLUCIŃSKI, Jan JAŚKOWIEC

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Earthworm-mycorrhiza interactions can affect the diversity, structure and functioning of establishing model grassland communities. by Johann G Zaller, Florian Heigl, Andrea Grabmaier, Claudia Lichtenegger, Katja Piller, Roza Allabashi, Thomas Frank, Thomas Drapela

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A Stage Structure Prey Predator Model Using Pentagonal Fuzzy Numbers and Functional Response by Vinothini Palani, Kavitha Krishnan

“… In the present study, our work is focused on a prey predator model with a stage structure for the prey. The objective of the study is to find the behavior of the model using parameter values in the presence of Pentagonal fuzzy numbers. …”
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Dynamic Behavior of a Commensalism Model with Nonmonotonic Functional Response and Density-Dependent Birth Rates by Liang Zhao, Bin Qin, Xianbo Sun

“…In this paper, we propose and analyze a commensalism model with nonmonotonic functional response and density-dependent birth rates. …”
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Dynamic Analysis of an Impulsive Predator-Prey Model with Disease in Prey and Ivlev-Type Functional Response by Yuanfu Shao, Peiluan Li, Guoqiang Tang

“…A predator-prey model with disease in prey, Ivlev-type functional response, and impulsive effects is proposed. …”
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