Density functional theory study of azobenzene derivatives as potential materials for wettability switching by G. Adyrbekova, P. Saidakhmetov, R. Burganova, I. Piyanzina, G. Baiman, G. Baubekova, D. Tayurskii

“… In this study, density functional theory (DFT) is employed to analyze the properties of 16 azobenzene derivatives, assessing their potential as wettability switching materials. …”
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Cocoa Polyphenols: Can We Consider Cocoa and Chocolate as Potential Functional Food? by Djurdjica Ackar, Kristina Valek Lendić, Marina Valek, Drago Šubarić, Borislav Miličević, Jurislav Babić, Ilija Nedić

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Structure and functional characteristics of zooplankton and food supply for nekton in the western Bering Sea by E. P. Dulepova, V. V. Napazakov, N. A. Kuznetsova, M. A. Shebanova

“…Structure and functional characteristics of zooplankton and feeding of the most abundant nekton species (pollock, herring and salmons) are analyzed using the data of ecosystem survey in the western Bering Sea in 2020 and compared with the structural indices for 2015−2019. …”
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Analysis of polypharmacy in elderly patients with decreased kidney and liver function: Case Report by Rina Widiyawati, Khoirul Anam, Nur Oktafiyani, M. Hari Pristantiningtyas, Herya Putra Dharma, Muhammad Muchlis, Jainuri Erik Pratama, Fauna Herawati, Adji Prayitno, Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo

“…Additionally, many elderly individuals experience multimorbidity, having more than one chronic condition, contributing to the phenomenon of polypharmacy. …”
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Resilience Evaluation of Post-Earthquake Functional Recovery for Precast Prestressed Concrete Buildings by Hanxi Zhao, Noriyuki Takahashi

“…Functional loss over time is modeled through component-level repair sequencing combined with mobilization delays. …”
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Development of a Time Domain Identification Algorithm with a Spectral Objective Function by Oleg N. Korsun, Moung Htang Om

“…This method provides a valuable tool for enhancing flight control system design and analysis by enabling more precise modeling of aircraft behavior.…”
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Effects of fluvastatin, valsartan, and their combination on endothelial function in patients with arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia by T. Sh. Mirilashvili, S. V. Villewalde, Yu. V. Kotovskaya, Zh. D. Kobalava

“…To study the effects of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARA II) valsartan, a statin (fluvastatin XL), and their combination on endothelial function (EF) in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and dyslipidemia (DLP).Material and methods. …”
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On Fuzzy Implication Functions Based on Admissible Orders on the Set of Discrete Fuzzy Numbers by Manuel González-Hidalgo, Sebastia Massanet, Arnau Mir, Juan Vicente Riera, Laura De Miguel

“…This result highlights the robustness and generality of the method, providing a systematic way to extend discrete implication functions to more complex structures while preserving their underlying properties.…”
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Children’s and adolescents’ experiences with functional abdominal pain: a qualitative study in Norway by Mette Brekke, Anne Brodwall

“…Objective Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common during childhood and adolescence. …”
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Closed-loop two-photon functional imaging in a freely moving animal by Paul McNulty, Rui Wu, Akihiro Yamaguchi, Ellie S. Heckscher, Andrew Haas, Amajindi Nwankpa, Mirna Mihovilovic Skanata, and Marc Gershow

“…We performed volumetric ratiometrically corrected functional imaging in the CNS of freely moving Drosophila larvae and discovered previously unknown neural correlates of behavior.…”
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Modulation of innate antigen-presenting cell function by pre-patent schistosome infection. by Christine E Ferragine, Colleen D Walls, Stephen J Davies

“…Paradoxically, schistosomes require host immune function for their development and reproduction and for egress of parasite eggs from the host. …”
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The theory of mind construct in adulthood: perspective taking in relation to language and executive function by Derek E. Montgomery, Virginia Tompkins, Xin Feng

“…Its defining feature is the ascription of mental states to predict and explain protagonists’ actions that take place within a narrative structure. It is related more strongly to vocabulary than executive function and it provides grounds for future research on the role of narrative processing in ToM reasoning.…”
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Functional analysis of metabolic channeling and regulation in lignin biosynthesis: a computational approach. by Yun Lee, Luis Escamilla-Treviño, Richard A Dixon, Eberhard O Voit

“…Interestingly, this comparative analysis not only helps distinguish two most parsimonious mechanisms of crosstalk between the two channels by formulating a targeted and readily testable hypothesis, but also suggests that the G lignin-specific channel is more important for proper functioning than the S lignin-specific channel. …”
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A review of drag reduction technology inspired from biomimetic surfaces and functions by Linyuan Guo, Yuan Liu, Liran Ma, Jianbin Luo

“…This paper reviews the research progress on bionic drag reduction technologies inspired by typical animals and plants, including drag reduction by imitating shark skin, dolphin surfaces, jet function, lotus leaf surfaces, and mucus. We hope this review will be helpful for comprehensively understanding the research status of bionic drag reduction technology and developing more efficient drag reduction methods, which are highly important for saving energy and building marine environments.…”
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Application of the Method of Initial Functions to Study Dynamics and Stress Distribution in Structural Members by Jitendra Namdeo, S. K. Dubey, Rahul Biswas, Rakesh Patel

“…This study investigates plate analyses employing the method of initial functions (MIFs) across various plate geometries and loading conditions. …”
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Wearable Wireless Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System for Cognitive Activity Monitoring by Mauro Victorio, James Dieffenderfer, Tanner Songkakul, Josh Willeke, Alper Bozkurt, Vladimir A. Pozdin

“…Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an effective optical technique for measuring changes in subdermal hemodynamics, and it has been championed as a more practical method for monitoring brain function compared to MRI. …”
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Genome-wide reverse genetics framework to identify novel functions of the vertebrate secretome. by Michael A Pickart, Eric W Klee, Aubrey L Nielsen, Sridhar Sivasubbu, Eric M Mendenhall, Brent R Bill, Eleanor Chen, Craig E Eckfeldt, Michelle Knowlton, Mara E Robu, Jon D Larson, Yun Deng, Lisa A Schimmenti, Lynda B M Ellis, Catherine M Verfaillie, Matthias Hammerschmidt, Steven A Farber, Stephen C Ekker

“…<h4>Background</h4>Understanding the functional role(s) of the more than 20,000 proteins of the vertebrate genome is a major next step in the post-genome era. …”
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Individual objective versus subjective fixation disparity as a function of forced vergence. by Wolfgang Jaschinski

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Voxelization and one-dimensional lattice structures for industrial components using function representation by Antonio Bacciaglia, Alfredo Liverani, Alessandro Ceruti

“…The proposed method defines the unit cell geometry using function representation primitives to model cylindrical struts and spheres, followed by isosurface triangulation and spatial replication within a voxelized design space. …”
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Spatial structure of a city and the mobility of its residents: functional and planning aspects by Parysek Jerzy J., Mierzejewska Lidia

“…What we shall present in this paper are structural and functional conclusions resulting from an analysis of the mobility of residents relevant for planning. …”
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