Structural or functional abnormality of sphincter of Oddi: an important factor for the recurrence of choledocholithiasis after endoscopic treatment by Ye Yang, Zeying Zhao, Shuodong Wu, Dianbo Yao

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Pythagorean Fuzzy Overlap Functions and Corresponding Fuzzy Rough Sets for Multi-Attribute Decision Making by Yongjun Yan, Jingqian Wang, Xiaohong Zhang

“…As a non-associative connective in fuzzy logic, the analysis and research of overlap functions have been extended to many generalized cases, such as interval-valued and intuitionistic fuzzy overlap functions (IFOFs). …”
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Function-preserving in colorectal cancer surgery assisted by laparoscopy and da Vinci robotic surgical system by Han Fanghai, Xie Yequan

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Evidence of neo-bureaucracy and institutional isomorphism in the implementation and functioning of the balanced scorecard: A case study by Isaias de Jesus Alvares Mendes Junior, Maria Do Céu Alves

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Optimisation of Several Estimating Functions by Multicriterial Analysis of Civil Engineering Structure in Service Stage Monitoring by Daniel LEPĂDATU, Dorina ISOPESCU, Ion RUSU, Loredana JUDELE, Gabriel SANDULACHE

“…In this paper we will present an optimization of the estimation functions of the evaluation criteria behaviour for the time monitoring of an engineering structure. …”
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Unravelling the temporal dynamics of community functions in protists induced by treated wastewater exposure using metatranscriptomics by Manan Shah, Guido Sieber, Aman Deep, Daniela Beisser, Jens Boenigk

“…While the ecological effects of TWW on microbial diversity have been studied, understanding the functional responses of protist communities remains limited. …”
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Coating of Remdesivir and Ivermectin on silver nanoparticles: A density functional theory and molecular dynamics study by Razieh Morad

“…This study employs Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the adsorption behavior of Remdesivir and Ivermectin on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). …”
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Functional compounds in tropical fruit processing by-products and intrinsic factors affecting their composition: A review by María Romero-Martínez, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro, Claudia De Paula

“…Tropical fruits, highly demanded in the food industry, generate a considerable amount of waste during processing. …”
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Resilient service function chain initial deployment and dynamic replacement towards 6G networks by Deqiang Zhou, Xinsheng Ji, Wei You, Yu Zhao, Hang Qiu, Mingyan Xu

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From Claims to Choices: How Health Information Shapes Consumer Decisions in the Functional Food Market by Concetta Nazzaro, Anna Uliano, Marco Lerro, Marcello Stanco

“…These findings underscore the importance of effective health-related messaging in promoting functional foods and suggest that general health claims may resonate more broadly with consumers than specialised ones. …”
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A Comparison of Patients’ Satisfaction after Functional and Camouflage Orthodontic Treatments in cl II Malocclusion by Luay Zaidan, Nisreen Saleh

“…The research material consists of a satisfaction questionnaire that was given at the time of treatment end. Results: The general satisfaction questionnaire score was found to be higher in the patients who received functional orthodontic treatment (P-value = 0.011). …”
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Metaphor Functioning in Military Discourse and Ways of Its Translation into Russian (on Material of English-language Periodicals) by K. A. Degtyarenko, E. V. Kuritskaya

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The results of the analysis of the research-methodological functions of the test current control of knowledge for natural sciences in MGRI by E. S. Gaponenko, V. N. Komarov

“…The analysis of research and methodological functions of the current knowledge control on the basics of paleontology, general stratigraphy and historical geology, performed with the help of test tasks, was conducted from the spring semester of 2014 to the spring semester of 2019 inclusive. …”
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A combined comfort and safety-based approach to assess the performance of advanced driver assistance functions by Michelangelo-Santo Gulino, Giulio Vichi, Federica Cecchetto, Luigi Di Lillo, Dario Vangi

“…This approach not only facilitates the identification of the performance of potentially available ADAS functions (as ACC) but also helps in highlighting the best logic applicable in a specific conflict. …”
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Replication Protein A Presents Canonical Functions and Is Also Involved in the Differentiation Capacity of Trypanosoma cruzi. by Raphael Souza Pavani, Marcelo Santos da Silva, Carlos Alexandre Henrique Fernandes, Flavia Souza Morini, Christiane Bezerra Araujo, Marcos Roberto de Mattos Fontes, Osvaldo Augusto Sant'Anna, Carlos Renato Machado, Maria Isabel Cano, Stenio Perdigão Fragoso, Maria Carolina Elias

“…Here, we demonstrate experimentally that the T. cruzi RPA complex interacts with DNA via RPA-1 and is directly related to canonical functions, such as DNA replication and DNA damage response. …”
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Face Validity of Measures of Sexual Orientation and Family Functioning Among Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth by Alyssa Lozano, Vanessa Morales, Elliott R. Weinstein, Audrey Harkness, Manuel A. Ocasio, Tatiana Perrino, Ahnalee M. Brincks, Guillermo Prado

“…HSMY had generally positive feedback regarding these measures; however, they also suggested specific changes associated with wording and specificity of the measures to make them more relevant to HSMY’s unique needs.…”
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Elderly Persons with Intellectual Disability: A Study of Clinical Characteristics, Functional Status, and Sensory Capacity by Eli Carmeli, Joav Merrick, Shlomo Kessel, Yossef Masharawi, Varda Carmeli

“…The study considered demographic data, medical data, anthropometric measurements, body fat and body mass index, flexibility, and sensorimotor function tests. The results showed that the persons with ID had basically similar body composition to that of persons without ID, however, the functional performance of elderly adults with ID was more impaired. …”
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Trombone Transfer Functions: Comparison Between Frequency-Swept Sine Wave and Human Performer Input by James W. BEAUCHAMP

“…In 2000 digital recordings of trombone mouthpiece and anechoic output signals were made that provide a more accurate measurement of the trombone filter characteristic. …”
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Prospective Study of Functional and Radiological Outcome after Operative Management of Supracondylar Fracture Humerus in Children by Sanavvar Ali, Sanjay Kumar, Rohit Nath, Ayush Prakash

“…Research has indicated that for displaced humeral supracondylar fractures, both closed and open reduction with internal fixation using K-wires results in more stable outcomes. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the functional and radiological outcome of operative management of supracondylar fracture humerus in children. …”
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Depth-dependent contributions of various vascular zones to cerebral autoregulation and functional hyperemia: An in-silico analysis. by Hadi Esfandi, Mahshad Javidan, Rozalyn M Anderson, Ramin Pashaie

“…The model integrates multiple simplifications and generalizations regarding vascular morphology, the hierarchical organization of mural cells, and potentiation/inhibition of MT in vessels. …”
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