Quantum Well-Based Physical Unclonable Functions for IoT Device Attestation by Chris Williamson, Kyle A. Simpson, Douglas J. Paul, Dimitrios P. Pezaros

“…Internet of Things (IoT) peripheral devices typically operate in resource-constrained environments and platform enclosures. This poses challenges when attempting to secure data traffic between operators and field devices. …”
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Multiobjective Location Problems with Variable Domination Structures and an Application to Select a New Hub Airport by Bettina Zargini

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Nutrients, bioactive compounds and antinutritional properties of marigold genotypes as promising functional food by Hasina Sultana, Khaled A. Alakeel, Jahidul Hassan, Sharmila Rani Mallick, Mohammad Zakaria, Emrul Kayesh, Joydeb Gomasta, Md. Zubayer, Muhammad Mustakim Billah, Yukio Ozaki, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Saud Alamri

“…Abstract The rising demand for health promoting functional foods has sparked interest in diversifying diets by incorporating innovative items like edible flowers. …”
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A deep neural network for adaptive spatial smoothing of task fMRI data by Zhengshi Yang, Xiaowei Zhuang, Mark J. Lowe, Dietmar Cordes, Dietmar Cordes

“…However, it poses challenges in subject-level analysis, particularly in clinical applications such as presurgical planning and fMRI fingerprinting, which demand high spatial specificity. …”
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Unraveling the flavor formation process of mellow and thick-type ripened Pu-erh tea through non-targeted metabolomics and metagenomics by Zixi Yang, Yanxia Xie, Yuanmin Zhu, Mengjie Lei, Xuemin Chen, Wenwen Jin, Chunhua Fu, Longjiang Yu

“…However, its complex fermentation process poses challenges in ensuring consistency in production. …”
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What Constitutes "Complement" in Systemic Functional Grammar: Its Theoretical Problems and Implications by Joko Kusmanto

“…Despite the wide-range application of Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) for various kinds of text analyses, SFG theory poses significant syntactic problems which have not been touched much. …”
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Unveiling the structure, function and dynamics of StmPr1 in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia virulence by Max Sommer, Amr Negm, Lasse Outzen, Sabine Windhorst, Azat Gabdulkhakov, Wolfgang Weber, Christian Betzel

“…We provide a structure-function analysis which includes X-ray crystallography data with resolutions ranging from 1.64 to 2.08 Å, molecular dynamic simulations and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) experiments. …”
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Assessing Cost-Effective Materials for Multi-Functional Crutches: an Integrated MCDM Framework by M. Joshi

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Irradiation of muscle precursor cells impairs the proliferative and angiogenic functions of their extracellular vesicles by Umang Sharma, Settimio Pacelli, M. Adam Meledeo, James A. Bynum, Christopher R. Rathbone

“…Abstract Ionizing radiation exposure, whether from accidental incidents, radiation therapy, or radiological weapons, poses a significant risk to public health and military personnel. …”
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Impact of Heat Stress on Ovarian Function and circRNA Expression in Hu Sheep by Jianwei Zou, Lili Wei, Zhihua Mo, Yishan Liang, Jun Lu, Juhong Zou, Fan Wang, Shaoqiang Wu, Hai’en He, Wenman Li, Yanna Huang, Qinyang Jiang

“…Climate change poses an increasing threat to livestock reproduction, with heat stress (HS) known to significantly impair ovarian function. …”
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Polystyrene Microplastics‐Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in Mice: A Study of Gene Expression, Oxidative Stress, and Histopathological Changes by Md. Sadequl Islam, Md. Kamruzzaman, Umme Kulsum Rima

“…These findings highlight the profound impact of PS‐MPs on thyroid gland function in mice. Conclusion These findings underscore the potential risks that PS‐MPs pose to thyroid health, with potential consequences for other veterinary species. …”
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Current implications of EEG and fNIRS as functional neuroimaging techniques for motor recovery after stroke by Sun Xiaolong, Dai Chunqiu, Wu Xiangbo, Han Tao, Li Qiaozhen, Lu Yixing, Liu Xinyu, Yuan Hua

“…Current evidence suggests a correlation between qEEG parameters and functional motor outcomes in stroke recovery. However, accurately identifying the source activity poses a challenge, prompting the integration of EEG with other neuroimaging modalities, such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). fNIRS is nowadays widely employed to investigate brain function, revealing disruptions in the functional motor network induced by stroke. …”
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Genetic and functional characterization of inherited complex chromosomal rearrangements in a family with multisystem anomalies by He Fang, Stephen M. Eacker, Yu Wu, Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser, Mercy Laurino, Siobán Keel, Marshall S. Horwitz, Yajuan J. Liu

“…Most de novo-reported CCRs pose challenges for diagnosis and management. They often require karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) for clinical diagnosis because of the limitations of each method. …”
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Unveiling the impact of siren noise exposure on cognitive function and mental health among firefighters by Saeid Yazdanirad, Amir Hossein Khoshakhlagh, Saleh Al Sulaie, JeeWoong Park, Fatemeh Rooshan, Roghayeh Shamsi

“…In doing so, the study focuses on cognitive function among firefighters, using a Bayesian network model for the first time. …”
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Bioinformatics-based prognostic value and in vitro functional validation of PTK6 in cutaneous melanoma by Yanyan Niu, Yanyan Niu, Xiaoyu Liu, Aixiu Shi, Danli Tang, Xiaodong Yao, Yan Lu

“…Rising incidence rates pose a significant burden on global health and economy. …”
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Stress Response of Aspergillus niger Spores to Copper Surfaces and the Implications for Antifungal Surface Functionalization by Stella Marie Timofeev, Katharina Siems, Daniel Wyn Müller, Aisha Saddiqa Ahmed, Alessa Schiele, Kristina Brix, Carolin Luisa Krämer, Franca Arndt, Ralf Kautenburger, Frank Mücklich, Stefan Leuko

“…Abstract Fungal contaminations pose a persistent challenge in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and industry, primarily due to their environmental adaptability and increasing resistance to antifungal agents. …”
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Oxidative stress biomarkers for assessing the synergistic toxicity of emamectin benzoate and cyantraniliprole on liver function by Yaxuan Zhang, Yuxin Xiang, Zhiyong Cao, Kaijie Dai, Shuyan Gui, Yuying Liu, Ziqi Liu, Yanhong Shi, Haiqun Cao, Jinjing Xiao

“…Abstract Multiple pesticide residues in agricultural products and environments, especially those with synergistic toxicity, pose a potential risk to human health. We observed a remarkable increase in serum biochemical parameters related to rat liver function when rat liver was exposed to the binary mixture of emamectin benzoate and cyantraniliprole. …”
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Using cellular fitness to map the structure and function of a major facilitator superfamily effluxer by Anisha M Perez, Marcella M Gomez, Prashant Kalvapalle, Erin O'Brien‐Gilbert, Matthew R Bennett, Yousif Shamoo

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A Novel Approach to Tsunami Prediction Using Ambient Noise‐Derived Green's Functions by Kun‐Chi Ho, Justin Yen‐Ting Ko, Hsin‐Hua Huang, Shiann‐Jong Lee

“…Abstract Conventional tsunami simulations rely on accurate bathymetric data, posing challenges in regions lacking such information. …”
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Using Functional Blocks for Rolling Stock Troubleshooting: Sequential Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) by Sara Scheffer, Alberto Martinetti, Roy Damgrave, Leo van Dongen

“…In the era of Industry 4.0 implementation, the escalating complexity of rolling stock poses challenges in troubleshooting and maintenance decision-making. …”
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