Connecting Natural and Planted Forests: New Ecological Functions in an Agricultural Landscape in Northern Spain by Javier Brazuelo Núñez, Carlos A. Rivas, Guillermo Palacios-Rodríguez, Rafael M. Navarro-Cerrillo

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The Additive Effects of Type-2 Diabetes on Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Heart Failure by Michael L. Alosco, Mary Beth Spitznagel, Manfred van Dulmen, Naftali Raz, Ronald Cohen, Lawrence H. Sweet, Lisa H. Colbert, Richard Josephson, Joel Hughes, Jim Rosneck, John Gunstad

“…Post hoc tests revealed significant associations between T2DM and attention (P=.003), executive function (P=.032), and motor functioning (P=.008). …”
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Aspect-Oriented Approach of Non-Functional Requirements for Embedded System-Based IoT Applications by Anirban Bhar, Sabnam Sengupta, Sankhayan Choudhury

“…By leveraging context primitives and behavior functions aligned with standards like OSEK OS, we address IoT challenges such as real-time criticality and resource scarcity Validated across a real-time audio switch and simulated FreeRTOS environments, our method outperforms traditional Java designs, cutting memory usage by 20% (24.25% to 20.01%) and CPU utilization by 9% (44% to 40%), with a 50% runtime reduction in critical tasks (e.g., <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$92.03\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula>s to <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$46.19\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula>s). …”
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Leveraging normal distribution and fuzzy S-function approaches for solar cell electrical characteristic optimization by Mahmood Ruqaya Shaker, Al-Gebory Layth, Mustaf Ammar Saad, Khalid Yasameen Waleed, Alameri Kawther A., Rasheed Mohammed, Rashid Taha

“…This study evaluates the performance of a silicon-based solar cell across a range of temperatures (5, 15, 30, 50, 60, and 70°C) to understand the impact of temperature variation on its electrical parameters. …”
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Nutritional Quality, Functional Properties, and Biological Characterization of Watermeal (<i>Wolffia globosa</i>) by Parinya Boonarsa, Apichaya Bunyatratchata, Theeraphan Chumroenphat, Pornpisanu Thammapat, Tipaukson Chaikwang, Tarathep Siripan, Hua Li, Sirithon Siriamornpun

“…The protein content was found to be high at 26.76 g/100 g of dry weight (DW). Functional properties, including water and oil holding capacities, protein solubility, foaming, and emulsifying abilities across different pH levels, were assessed to determine optimal conditions. …”
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A comparison of Nigerian artisans' cardiorespiratory fitness and physical characteristics as determinants of lung function by J. G. Omole, R. A. Adedoyin, A. B. Ademoyegun, N. O. Babalola, T. O. Awotidebe, O. A. Adedoyin

“…Significant differences were observed in mean FEV1 (F(6,218) = 2.527, p = 0.022), FVC (F(6,218) = 2.861, p = 0.011), and PEF (F(6,218) = 6.216, p < 0.001) across occupations. Cardiorespiratory fitness demonstrated a good prediction of lung function with contributions to FVC (49%), FEV1 (58%), and PEF (75%). …”
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Characterization and enzymatic function of thioredoxin glutathione reductase in Orientobilharzia turkestanicum isolated from Xizang by Wenqiang Tang, Yongcheng Yue, Bin Shi, Xialing Zhao, Yang Hong

“…This study focuses on the molecular characterization and functional analysis of thioredoxin glutathione reductase (TGR) from O. turkestanicum, a key enzyme involved in the parasite’s antioxidant defense system. …”
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Optimizing Resource Fragmentation in Virtual Network Function Placement Using Deep Reinforcement Learning by Ramy Mohamed, Marios Avgeris, Aris Leivadeas, Ioannis Lambadaris

“…In the 6G wireless era, the strategical deployment of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) within a network infrastructure that optimizes resource utilization while fulfilling performance criteria is critical for successfully implementing the Network Function Virtualization (NFV) paradigm across the Edge-to-Cloud continuum. …”
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The Correspondence Between Executive Functioning and Academic Achievement Among Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure by Kristene Cheung, Susan Doyle, Kylee Clayton, Ana Hanlon-Dearman, Jo Ann Unger, Caelan Budhoo, Alyssa Romaniuk

“…Direct and indirect measures of executive functioning across settings and academic achievement were assessed. …”
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Characterization analyses of MADS-box genes highlighting their functions with seed development in Ricinus communis by Jing Sun, Zekun Zhou, Fanqing Meng, Mengyun Wen, Aizhong Liu, Anmin Yu, Anmin Yu, Anmin Yu

“…Despite its well-established importance in many species, the function and evolution of MADS-box genes in Ricinus communis (castor) remain unexplored. …”
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The Spatiotemporal Variation and Ecological Evaluation of Macroinvertebrate Functional Feeding Groups in the Upper Yellow River by Peilun Li, Shuhan Xiong, Jiacheng Liu, Tai Wang, Yanbin Liu, Kai Liu, Yongjie Wang, Jilong Wang

“…Against the backdrop of hydropower development in the upper Yellow River, comprehending the spatiotemporal variation and ecological evaluation of macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups (FFGs) is paramount for the conservation and restoration of aquatic biological resources in watersheds. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Fatigue on Swallowing Function in Adults with Acute Stroke. A Pilot Study by Hope E. Baylow, DA

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Integrated Perspective on Functional Organic Electrochemical Transistors and Biosensors in Implantable Drug Delivery Systems by Xiao-Le Han, Tao Zhou, Jian-Ming Xu, Shu-Feng Zhang, Ye-Zhou Hu, Yi Liu

“…This review systematically summarizes recent advances in IDDSs and functional OECT-based biosensors across various application domains. …”
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Resting-state functional near-infrared spectroscopy in neurodegenerative diseases – A systematic review by Franziska Albrecht, Alexander Kvist, Erika Franzén

“…Objective: To systematically review and summarize alterations found in resting-state activity as measured via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Bioactive Metabolites of <i>Dioscorea</i> Species and Their Potential Applications in Functional Food Development by Pengcheng Wang, Yashi Wang, Shiqi Liu, Kai Wang, Yuxuan Yao, Weizhen Liu, Donghui Li, Wei Wang, Bin Li, Yupei Yang

“…Members of the <i>Dioscoreaceae</i> family are widely distributed across subtropical and tropical regions. They are notable for their high content of starch, dietary fiber, and various bioactive compounds. …”
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Functional positioning in robotic medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a step-by-step technique by Andriollo Luca, Mazzella Giovan Giuseppe, Koutserimpas Christos, Gregori Pietro, Servien Elvire, Batailler Cécile, Lustig Sébastien

“…Recent advances in robotic-assisted techniques have contributed to more personalized and reproducible procedures. Functional Positioning (FP), a three-dimensional alignment concept, introduces a tailored approach based on a surgical technique that is both effective and reproducible. …”
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Decline of kidney function is associated with lower sweat weight in patients with chronic kidney disease by Tarik Shoumariyeh, Florian Logar, Oliver Helk, Johannes Hofer, Klaus G. Schmetterer, Brigitte Mersi, Saskia Gruber, Marcus D. Säemann, Christopher C. Kaltenecker, Johannes J. Kovarik

“…Due to non-linear relationships, we modeled our data using polynomial regression. Decline of kidney function showed a significant association with lower sweat weight: adj R2 = 0.2278, F(2, 61) = 10.29, p = 0.0001. …”
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A Review of Novel Antioxidant Ergothioneine: Biosynthesis Pathways, Production, Function and Food Applications by Haijing Zhang, Zheng Liu, Zhong Wang, Ziteng Lei, Yan Jia, Wei Chen, Ruoyu Shi, Chengtao Wang

“…The compound’s active transport via the OCTN1 protein facilitates its distribution across tissues, enhancing its therapeutic efficacy and potential in functional foods. …”
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Comparative Analysis and Optimal Selection of Calibration Functions in Pure Rotational Raman Lidar Technique by Yinghong Yu, Siying Chen, Wangshu Tan, Rongzheng Cao, Yixuan Xie, He Chen, Pan Guo, Jie Yu, Rui Hu, Haokai Yang, Xin Li

“…The pure rotational Raman (PRR) lidar technique relies on calibration functions (CFs) to extract temperature information from raw detection data. …”
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Functional Brain Connectivity during Multiple Motor Imagery Tasks in Spinal Cord Injury by Alkinoos Athanasiou, Nikos Terzopoulos, Niki Pandria, Ioannis Xygonakis, Nicolas Foroglou, Konstantinos Polyzoidis, Panagiotis D. Bamidis

“…Most studies on functional connectivity have focused on chronic complete injury or resting-state condition. …”
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