Global assessment of swallow function (GASF) following VMAT radiotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Kate Toft, Kirsty McLachlan, Mark Winton, Karen Mactier, Nadine Hare, Claire Nugent, Lucie Wincott, Devraj Srinivasan, Joanna Mackenzie, Bill Nailon, David Noble

“…Aim: This study aimed to conduct a global assessment of swallow function (GASF) using a range of swallow outcome tools, in a cohort of patients pre- and post-treatment with image-guided volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) radiotherapy. …”
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Loss of plant functional group mediates microbial community assembly in litter decomposition of alpine fir forest by Qianwei Li, Yamei Chen, Lin Xu, Xinglei Cui, Hongwei Xu, Lixia Wang, Chengming You, Xingjun Tian, Xinhua He, Yang Liu

“…In conclusion, abundant fungal communities, particularly stable abundant taxa like Sordariomycetes, play a crucial role in maintaining material cycling stability in alpine ecosystem following loss of plant functional groups during decomposition.…”
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[Translated article] Impact of lower limb lengthening with telescopic nails on functionality and quality of life in patients with achondroplasia by M. Galán-Olleros, J. Alonso-Hernández, C. Miranda-Gorozarri, J. García-Fernández, R.M. Egea-Gámez, Á. Palazón-Quevedo

“…Functionality (Lower Extremity Functional Scale, LEFS), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), and HRQoL (Short Form-12, SF-12, and EuroQol VAS) were assessed preoperatively and at least two years post-surgery. …”
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Shear Bond Strengths between Three Different Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Dental Materials and Veneering Ceramic and Their Susceptibility to Autoclave Induced Low-Temperature Degrada... by Manoti Sehgal, Akshay Bhargava, Sharad Gupta, Prateek Gupta

“…The purpose of this study was to simulate the clinical environment by artificial aging through steam and thermal treatment so as the clinical function and nature of the bond between zirconia and veneering material as in a clinical trial of 15 years could be evaluated.…”
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Etiquette Speech Genre of “Compellation” in Opening Sentence of Spiritual Letter (on Material of Texts by Russian Clerical Writers-Monks of 20^th Century) by A. N. Smolina

“…The analysis of complaints in the letters of clerical writers-monks from the point of view of their functions shows that, in addition to the usual functions of compellations, the texts of this genre realize the function of spiritual rapprochement of the author and the addressee.…”
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Biosynthesis of a dual growth factors (GFs) functionalized silk sericin hydrogel to promote chronic wound healing in diabetic mice by Hanxin Deng, Fangyu Wang, Yujuan Zhou, Hexu Lei, Hongji Zhou, Siyu Chen, Zihan Meng, Mengyao He, Ding Tu, He Wang, Xian Li, Qingyou Xia, Xueming Li, Feng Wang

“…The two GFs functionalized silk raw materials were used to fabricate a dual GFs sericin hydrogel (E/P-SH) delivering system with tunable material performances for better cell adhesion and biocompatibility, sustainable release of the dual GFs to synergistically promote cell proliferation and migration, which realized the significant healing of chronic full-thickness skin wound in diabetic mice within 12 days with more organized collagen arrangement and better epithelialization degree by reducing inflammatory response and promoting vascularization. …”
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Silver nanoparticle-assembled guided bone regeneration membranes showcase dual functions: Initial bacterial elimination and subsequent immune regulation by Yu Guo, Xin Li, Qian Zhang, Yanjun Yu, Zihan Shi, Zheng Zheng, Siyang Yu, Zhirui Guo, Yang Xia, Yan Xu

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Multi-functional Ag2O-NiO composite bio-catalyst: Efficacy in breast cancer and anti-microbial properties by Deepu Habbanakuppe Ramakrishnegowda, Sweekar Baradekoppa Ramesh, Kampalapura S. Chandrakantha, Shobith Rangappa, Kanchugarakoppal S. Rangappa, Maralinganadoddi P. Sadashiva

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Effect of tranexamic acid-functionalized photothermal hydrothermal treated oxidized graphene sponge on diabetic wound healing: Hemostasis, antibacterial, and regeneration by Chaoyang Huang, Lianglong Chen, Xiaoyang Liu, Yanqi Chen, Xian Li, Qiulan Wen, Hai Zhou, Bo Liu, Lei Yang, Pengwei Shi

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Design and Development of D-A-D Organic Material for Solution-Processed Organic/Si Hybrid Solar Cells with 17.5% Power Conversion Efficiency by Fahim Ullah, Kamran Hasrat, Sami Iqbal, Shuang Wang

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Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles anchored on a carbon material derived from maple leaves for the development of a green non-enzymatic biosensor for creatinine sensing by Francisco Contini Barreto, Maria Eduarda Barberis, Naelle Kita Mounienguet, Erika Yukie Ito, Martin Kássio Leme da Silva, Quan He, Ivana Cesarino

“…A carbon material was derived from maple leaves and used to anchor biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (HC-AgNPs) prepared from fresh grass. …”
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Fault Isolation in Network of State Automates by I. V. Bystrova, B. P. Podkopaev

“…To develop functional diagnostics method based on theoretical analysis allowing to decide fault isolation problem in networks of state automation and to reduce computational complexity and hardware redundancy.Materials and methods. …”
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Silica gel functionalized with imidazolium group via click chemistry – new stationary phase for ion chromatography by D. A. Chuprynina, I. A. Lupanova, V. V. Konshin, D. N. Konshina

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Influence of Rotation and Magnetic Fields on a Functionally Graded Thermoelastic Solid Subjected to a Mechanical Load by Ankush Gunghas, Rajesh Kumar, Sunita Deswal, Kapil Kumar Kalkal

“…It is assumed that the functionally graded material has nonhomogeneous mechanical and thermal properties in the x-direction. …”
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The somonym component baş ‘head’ in the phraseology and proverbs of the Dobrujan Tatars and the Volga Tatars (functional-semantic analysis) by Fyaridya I. Tagirova, Ilgamiya I. Sabitova

“…The article analyzes the functional and semantic features of the existence of the component-somonym "baş" (head) in the phraseology and proverbs of the Dobrudzha Tatars and the Volga Tatars in a comparative aspect. …”
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A novel dual-functional catalyst-stirrer system based on modified galvanized mesh for the Biginelli reaction by Mojtaba Nouri, Reza Dadashi, Karim Akbari Dilmaghani, Morteza Bahram, Masoud Faraji

“…This study introduces a novel approach for the Biginelli reaction, utilizing a modified commercial galvanized mesh as a dual-function material that acts both as a catalyst and a magnetic stirrer. …”
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Frequency Analysis of Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube-reinforced Cylindrical Panels by Mesh-free Galerkin Method by Jaber Alihemmati, Yaghub Tadi Beni, Arman Soltanimaleki, Mohammad Nejati

“…In this work, the three-dimensional mesh-free (3D-Mfree) method is used for free vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) cylindrical panels reinforced by carbon nanotubes. …”
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Effects of Nanostructured Functional Ceramics Additives Coatings Electrode on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of SMAW Welded Joints by Saidov R. Mannapovitch, Rakhimov R. Khamidovich, Kamel Touileb, Joffin Ponnore

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The Function of Certain Theonyms in the Medieval Turkic-language Work “Nahj al-Faradis” by Mahmud al-Bulgari by Nurieva F.Sh., Yusupov A.F.

“…This article examines how the names’ of Allah functioned in the text of “Nahj al-Faradis” by Mahmud al-Bulgari written in 1358. …”
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Social representations of globalisation and the functioning of the metasystem in social comparison contexts: evidence from two studies in Portugal by Raquel Ribeiro, Gabrielle Poeschl

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