Functional divergence and characterization of the HOTHEAD gene family in rice by Jialin Liu, Qing Ye, Yaqi Shen, Zheng Wu, Wenxiang Jiang, Dandan Guo, Xiafei Hu, Xiaoqing Wang, Zelin Zhang, Lifang Hu

“…CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout experiments revealed distinct phenotypes: oshth1 mutants exhibited semi-sterility, oshth5 mutation caused seedling lethality, and oshth3 and oshth7 mutants showed complete male sterility. …”
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Upregulation of mitochondrial function is associated with advanced prostate cancer by Valentin Baumgartner, Thomas Paul Scherer, Ashkan Mortezavi, Niels Rupp, Holger Moch, Peter Wild, Susanne Dettwiler, Miriam Wanner, Dominik Enderlin, Souzan Salemi, Daniel Eberli

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Dynamic graph structure evolution for node classification with missing attributes by Xiaomeng Song, Bin Zhou, Yanjiang Wang, Weifeng Liu

“…This paper proposes the evolving graph structure (EGS) framework for semi-supervised node classification with missing attributes. …”
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A generalized refined Moore–Gibson–Thompson thermoelastic model based on the concept of memory-dependent higher-order derivatives by Ahmed E. Abouelregal, Marin Marin, Abdelaziz Foul, Sameh S. Askar

“…To solve the coupled partial differential equations governing the system, the Laplace transform methodology was used. The effects of different kernel functions, time delays, and higher-order (HO) derivatives on the behavior of thermoelastic materials are discussed and illustrated using figures and tables.…”
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SegR3D: A Multi-Target 3D Visualization System for Realistic Volume Rendering of Meningiomas by Jiatian Zhang, Chunxiao Xu, Xinran Xu, Yajing Zhao, Lingxiao Zhao

“…We propose a novel importance transfer function, assigning varying degrees of importance to different mask values to emphasize the areas of interest. …”
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The clinical efficacy of hybrid surgery based on the Waveflex semi-rigid dynamic internal fixation system for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: over three-year follow-... by Zhiwu Zhang, Jiashen Shao, Nan Su, Xiang Li, Qi Fei, Yong Yang, Hai Meng

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Comparing the Effect of Beractant (Beraksurf™) with That of Poractant Alfa (Curosurf®) on the Need for Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Neonatal Respiratory Distress S... by Yosra Khazani, Sirous Fathi Manesh, Elnaz Shaseb, Parvin Sarbakhsh

“…Although the crude model showed that BeraksurfTM was more effective than Curosurf®, the results of the efficient semi-parametric model with adjustment for the best subset of covariates revealed no statistically significant difference between the two drugs regarding their effects. …”
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The role of goal content in the formation and function of trust in workplace coaching by Gamgee, James

“…It explored the experiences of Eleven participants (coaches=8, coachees=3), through Fourteen online semi-structured interviews. Three superordinate themes were identified: 1) “Different kinds of trust”, 2) “The strange triangle of trust”, and 3) “As I got to know them”. …”

A Review of Non-Functional Requirements Analysis Throughout the SDLC by Cyrille Dongmo

“…To date, unquestionable efforts have been made, both in academia and industry, to facilitate the development of functional requirements (FRs) throughout the different phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). …”
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Lungfish axial muscle function and the vertebrate water to land transition. by Angela M Horner, Bruce C Jayne

“…The role of axial form and function during the vertebrate water to land transition is poorly understood, in part because patterns of axial movement lack morphological correlates. …”
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Consequential implications of mathematics student teachers’ definitions of the function concept by Priestly Malambo

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews preceded by student teachers’ written definitions of the function concept. …”
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Investigating the validity and reliability of the functional movement screening tool in tennis by Sam Kazemi, Mohammad Hossein Alizadeh, Hassan Daneshmandi

“…Therefore, the aim of the present study was to design and evaluate the validity and reliability of the screening tool for functional movements in tennis. Methods To determine validity and reliability, the results obtained from semi-structured and in-depth interviews with 18 tennis experts were used, which led to the selection of 27 tests out of 108 initial tests. …”
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Meta-analysis on the effects of chemical stressors on freshwater ecosystem functions by Alexander Feckler, Ralf Schulz, Ralf B. Schäfer

“…Abstract Background Despite considerable progress in our capacity for predicting the response of different trophic levels to chemical stressors, generalizable relations between chemical stressors and ecosystem functions are lacking. …”
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Genetic toolbox for controlled expression of functional proteins in Geobacillus spp. by Ivan Pogrebnyakov, Christian Bille Jendresen, Alex Toftgaard Nielsen

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Pectin extraction from cocoa husk of different genotypes and stages of ripeness by Enrique Arévalo-Gardini, Cesar Oswaldo Arévalo-Hernández, Virupax Baligar, Dapeng Zhang

“…Results showed that genotype and ripeness significantly affect extraction efficiency and pectin functionality. The highest pectin yield was 77.7% for IMC-67 (ripe) and 72.6% for CCN51 (semi-ripe) at optimal conditions (pH 1.5–1.6, 80 °C, 75 minutes). …”
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Effect of different environmental conditions on surface crack growth in aluminum alloys by V. Shlyannikov, R. Yarullin, I. Ishtyryakov

“…Subjects for studies are cylindrical hollow specimens with external semi-elliptical surface crack. The variation of fatigue crack growth rate and surface crack paths behavior was studied under cyclic loading for different environmental conditions. …”
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Qualitative assessment of Shiraz wastewater treatment plant effluent for different purposes by Amir Bahrami, Fatemeh Ahadi, Mehdi Bahrami, Fateme Aghamir

“…In recent years, several studies have been conducted in the field of the effluent quality of municipal wastewater treatment plants and the possibility of using them in various applications, including agriculture, in different regions of Iran. Due to the water crisis that has arisen, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, it is necessary to study and analyze the possibility of further use of this unconventional water resource. …”
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Induced variation in BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE 1 (BRI1) confers a compact wheat architecture by Manpartik S. Gill, Andrew L. Phillips, Danuše Tarkowská, John Addy, Patrycja Sokolowska, M. John Foulkes, Stephen Pearce, Stephen G. Thomas, Peter Hedden

“…Indeed, barley (Hordeum vulgare) varieties containing uzu alleles that impair BR perception through mutations in the BR receptor BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE 1 (BRI1) exhibit a semi-dwarf growth habit and more upright leaves suitable for high-density planting. …”
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A NEW METHOD TO ASSESS FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF SERUM COMPLEMENT SYSTEM by E. G. Cheremnykh, P. A. Ivanov, M. I. Faktor, N. S. Karpova, E. F. Vasiljeva, K. V. Gusev, O. S. Brusov

“…In this regard, it is necessary to develop affordable and fast method of measuring activity of the complement system in real-time mode. We present a new semi-automated method for assessment of serum complement activity. …”
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Function of the Speech acts in an allegory from Mathnavi-e Ma’navi by Hamid Kamali Moqadam, Jalil Moshayedi, Hassan Haidary

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