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Open AccessBlackening failure of poly-α-olefin impregnated porous polymide due to the splitting of lubrication oil catalyzed by iron
Lubrication failure accompanying with blackening phenomenon significantly reduces the long-running operational reliability of porous polymide (PPI) lubricated with poly-α-olefin (PAO) oil. Here, the effects of lu...
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Effect of Ti contents on interfacial bonding, mechanical and thermal properties of Mo-Cu composites
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Open AccessEffect of temperature on tribofilm growth and the lubrication of the piston ring-cylinder liner system in two-stroke marine engines
This study is an optimized extension based on the authors’ previous research on the tribo-chemical reaction under constant temperature field of two-stroke internal combustion engines (ICEs). It establishes a c...
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Oxidation behavior of Ni-based superalloy GH4738 under tensile stress
Revealing the oxidation behavior of superalloys is crucial for optimizing material properties and extending service life. This study investigated the oxidation behavior of superalloy GH4738 under stress states...
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Nanodiamond: a promising metal-free nanoscale material in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis
Benefiting from its surface-rich functional groups, eco-friendliness, impressive electrochemical properties, excellent light absorption, structural tunability at the atomic/morphological level, and ultra-high ...
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Laser additive manufacturing of titanium alloys: process, materials and post-processing
Laser additive manufacturing (LAM) of titanium (Ti) alloys has emerged as a transformative technology with vast potential across multiple industries. To recap the state of the art, Ti alloys processed by two e...
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Open AccessChromosome-level Genome Assembly of Theretra japonica (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)
Theretra japonica is an important pollinator and agricultural pest in the family Sphingidae with a wide range of host plants. High-quality genomic resources facilitate investigations into behavioral ecology, morp...
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Open AccessSafety of embryo cryopreservation: insights from mid-term placental transcriptional changes
In recent years, with benefits from the continuous improvement of clinical technology and the advantage of fertility preservation, the application of embryo cryopreservation has been growing rapidly worldwide....
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Optimal timing and proportion in two stages learning investment
This article introduces a two-stage real option approach with a learning effect to examine the optimal timing and proportion of investment for a firm entering a new market. Numerical findings illustrate that f...
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Open AccessThe association between air pollution and obesity: an umbrella review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews
The objective of this umbrella review was to investigate comprehensive and synthesized evidence of the association between ambient air pollution and obesity based on the current systematic reviews and meta-ana...
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Rab11b promotes M1-like macrophage polarization by restraining autophagic degradation of NLRP3 in alcohol-associated liver disease
Macrophage polarization is vital to mounting a host defense or repairing tissue in various liver diseases. Excessive activation of the NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is related to th...
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Transplant of fecal microbiota from healthy young mice relieves cognitive defects in late-stage diabetic mice by reducing metabolic disorders and neuroinflammation
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is becoming as a promising area of interest for treating refractory diseases. In this study, we investigated the effects of FMT on diabetes-associated cognitive defects in mic...
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The centrosymmetric to non-centrosymmetric transformation induced by alkaline-earth cations producing infrared nonlinear optical AeMn6Ga6S16 (Ae = Ca, Sr)
Non-centrosymmetric (NCS) structure is an indispensable prerequisite for second-order nonlinear optical (NLO) material. Currently, the mainstream approach for designing new NCS structures still relies on chemi...
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Open AccessMacrophage-derived exosomes promote telomere fragility and senescence in tubular epithelial cells by delivering miR-155
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent worldwide, and its global burden is substantial and growing. CKD displays a number of features of accelerated senescence. Tubular cell senescence is a common bi...
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Tracking cognitive trajectories in older survivors of COVID-19 up to 2.5 years post-infection
Emerging evidence suggests that neurological and other post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 can persist beyond or develop following SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the long-term trajectories of cognitive change afte...
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Open AccessGenetic diversity and prevalence of emerging Rickettsiales in Yunnan Province: a large-scale study
Rickettsia and related diseases have been identified as significant global public health threats. This study involved comprehensive field and systematic investigations of various rickettsial organisms in Yunna...
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Open AccessTuning electronic structure of metal-free dual-site catalyst enables exclusive singlet oxygen production and in-situ utilization
Develo** eco-friendly catalysts for effective water purification with minimal oxidant use is imperative. Herein, we present a metal-free and nitrogen/fluorine dual-site catalyst, enhancing the selectivity an...
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Open AccessA new diagnostic technique for identifying Angiostrongylus spp. larvae in intermediate snail species by examining the buccal cavity
Angiostrongyliasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The intermediate hosts of A. cantonensis are gastropods, and snail species such as Pomacea canaliculata p...
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Psychological Status and Warfarin Therapy in Patients after Valve Replacement during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study
The standardization of warfarin anticoagulant therapy is the key to lifelong treatment for patients after heart valve replacement. The present study explored the possible risk factors for anxiety and depressio...
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Open AccessSerum macroelements and microelements levels in periparturient dairy cows in relation to fatty liver diseases
Fatty liver in dairy cows is a common metabolic disease defined by triglyceride (TG) buildup in the hepatocyte. Clinical diagnosis of fatty liver is usually done by liver biopsy, causing considerable economic ...