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Open AccessAssociation of diabetic retinopathy on all-cause and cause-specific mortality in older adults with diabetes: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005–2008
To evaluate the effect of diabetic retinopathy (DR) status or severity on all-cause and cause-specific mortality among diabetic older adults in the United States using the most recent National Health and Nutri...
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A Study on the Microstructural Evolution, Interfacial Diffusion and Mechanical Properties of Ultra-thin Stainless Steel–Copper Composites Fabricated by Roll Bonding
Systematic study on the microstructural evolution, interfacial diffusion and mechanical properties of ultra-thin stainless steel–copper composites (50 µm) after annealing treatment was conducted in the present...
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Research on heat and mass transfer in the molten pool of laser cladding
In order to study the evolution laws of the temperature field, flow field, and macroscopic morphology of the molten pool during laser cladding process, this paper focuses on the changes in the morphology and f...
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Analysis of the thermal expansion and mechanical properties of laser cladding of Invar alloy
Laser cladding has significant advantages in the forming process of Invar alloy. Nevertheless, the coefficient of thermal expansion, microstructure and mechanical properties still need to be further investigat...
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Comparative Study of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of WC/High-Speed Steel Composite Materials Prepared with Co, Ni, and Fe Binders
Three-mm-diameter WC/HSS composites with different binders (Co and Co-Ni-Fe) were prepared. The effect of two different binders on the microstructure and properties of WC powder and HSS composites was compared...
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Open AccessSolanum aculeatissimum and Solanum torvum chloroplast genome sequences: a comparative analysis with other Solanum chloroplast genomes
Solanum aculeatissimum and Solanum torvum belong to the Solanum species, and they are essential plants known for their high resistance to diseases and adverse conditions. They are frequently used as rootstocks fo...
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Efficient OER catalysis on Ir-doped Co3O4: Understanding Double and Quadruple Oxygen Coupling Mechanisms on Bimetallic sites
Constructing electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for advancing renewable energy systems. In this study, the OER performances of Ir-doped Co3O4 with (100), (110), and (311) surfaces...
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Dysregulations of amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism in urine of children and adolescents with major depressive disorder: a case-control study
The mechanisms underlying major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents are unclear. Metabolomics has been utilized to capture metabolic signatures of various psychiatric disorders; however, urin...
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Open AccessAssociation of dietary intake of B vitamins with glaucoma
This cross-sectional study investigated the association between glaucoma and B vitamin dietary intake. A total of 5025 enrolled individuals participated in self-reported glaucoma questionnaire and 3264 partici...
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Open AccessCongenital trans-sellar trans-sphenoidal encephalocele: a systematic review of diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
Clinical presentations encompass respiratory, feeding issues, nasopharyngeal mass, meningitis, CSF leakage, craniofacial anomalies, and endocrine problems. Surgery is the primary treatment, transitioning from ...
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Relationship between plasma NFL and disease progression in Parkinson’s disease: a prospective cohort study
We aimed to examine the longitudinal change of plasma neurofilament light chain (NFL) level and explore its diagnostic and prognostic implications in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
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Age detection by optimizing the structure of layers and neurons in the neural network
Age detection is a fundamental task in computer vision with numerous applications, from targeted advertising to security systems. This paper proposes a robust approach for age estimation based on local binary ...
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Open AccessIdentifying plasma metabolic characteristics of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in adolescents
Major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder (BD), and schizophrenia (SCZ) are classified as major mental disorders and together account for the second-highest global disease burden, and half of these pat...
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A novel hybrid approach with TLBO algorithm and fuzzy logic interface system for optimal design of SSSC controller
In this study, in order to design an effective controller, the static synchronous series compensator (SSSC) and Power System Stabilizer (PSS) are integrated. On the other hand, besides enhancing the transient ...
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Open AccessA Ce-CuZn catalyst with abundant Cu/Zn-OV-Ce active sites for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol
CO2 hydrogenation to chemicals and fuels is a significant approach for achieving carbon neutrality. It is essential to rationally design the chemical structure and catalytic active sites towards the development o...
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Loss of CHCHD2 Stability Coordinates with C1QBP/CHCHD2/CHCHD10 Complex Impairment to Mediate PD-Linked Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Novel CHCHD2 mutations causing C-terminal truncation and interrupted CHCHD2 protein stability in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients were previously found. However, there is limited understanding of the underlying ...
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Open AccessTBK1, a prioritized drug repurposing target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: evidence from druggable genome Mendelian randomization and pharmacological verification in vitro
There is a lack of effective therapeutic strategies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); therefore, drug repurposing might provide a rapid approach to meet the urgent need for treatment.
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Association of energy delivery with short-term survival in mechanically ventilated critically ill adult patients: a secondary analysis of the NEED trial
The optimal energy delivery for mechanically ventilated patients is controversial, particularly during the first week of ICU admission. This study aimed to investigate the association between different caloric...
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Design of a robust LMI-based H∞ observer for the state of charge estimation in lithium-ion batteries
Designing a robust Hꝏ observer to estimate the state of charge (SoC) of lithium batteries for various applications, including microgrids, is the principal goal of the present article. Battery dynamic models al...
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Open AccessThe interaction of perfluoroalkyl acids and a family history of diabetes on arthritis: analyses of 2011–2018 NHANES
Whether a family history of diabetes (FHD) and exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are correlated with an increased risk of develo** arthritis remains unclear. This cross-sectional study was conducted t...
