The function-of relation is used to assign a function to a physical object and the realizes relation can be used to assert that a process realizes a function.
When the organisation of production becomes more complex, productivity indices become less relevant for the evaluation of performance, since the overall performance is less related to the optimisation of transfer of goods in space and more and more to the functioning of relations throughout the supply chain.
The concept of a gravitational force F is then discussed in function of its relation to the spatial proximity of the main cities in Veneto in Italy.
This is explained by a function of the relation between evidence, context and facilitation [ 32- 34].
Social support as a function of social relation has been introduced and recognized as a facilitator for improving health behavior [ 15].
The CNR is a function of the relation of the pulse sequence timing parameters (e.g., TE, TR) to the spin relaxation properties (e.g., T1, T2) of the object.
Because of its direct link with the functional repertoire, the diversity of function in relation to the diversity of organisms is believed to be closely coupled to the functional complexity and environmental niche of an organism [35], [36].
In other words, social support is a function of social relations provided by members within a social network, and social networks generally relate to the number or contact frequency of family members, relatives, friends, and colleagues [ 15, 21].
"The function of investor relations is to provide true and accurate information," Mr. McGee said.
But we have now seen that necessity too is partly a function of conceptual relations.
Social networks can be defined as a resource of social support, a type of function of social relations, and objective informal social support [ 39, 55, 56].
