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Prediction of compressive strength of concrete for high-performance concrete using two combined models, SVR-AVOA and SVR-SSA
High-performance concrete (HPC) is a crucial material for constructing critical structures, such as dams, bridges, and high-rise buildings, as its exceptional compressive strength (CS) is vital for ensuring st...
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Deep learning method to optimize the quality of services in UAV-aided 5G/6G networks
The network design's flexibility and adaptability significantly impact the quality of service (QoS) in 5G and 6G communications. The network’s service quality is simultaneously expanded because of the potentia...
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Determination of the grinding force on optical glass based on a diamond wheel with an ordered arrangement of abrasive grains
Owing to its excellent physical and chemical properties, such as high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and low density, optical glass is widely used in high-tech fields such as aviation, aerospace...
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Raw garlic consumption is inversely associated with prehypertension in a large-scale adult population
Previous studies have shown that allicin can lower blood pressure (BP) by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. However, the association between habitual raw garlic intake (as allicin source) and prehype...
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Estimated daily quercetin intake and association with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese adults
Quercetin is one of potential antidiabetic substances because of its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. The purpose of this study is to estimate daily quercetin intake and assess the relations...
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Habitual yoghurt consumption and depressive symptoms in a general population study of 19,596 adults
Epidemiological studies directly examining the association between habitual yoghurt consumption and mental health remain scarce. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of yoghurt consumption w...
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Soft drinks consumption is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease independent of metabolic syndrome in Chinese population
Excessive consumption of soft drinks is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the association between soft drinks consumption and NAFLD is unclear in non-Caucasian adults with rela...
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Relationship of serum immunoglobulin levels to blood pressure and hypertension in an adult population
Evidence suggests long-term chronic inflammation, as the pathological basis of formation and development, plays an important part in atherosclerosis. Immunoglobulins (Igs) provided key information on the humor...
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Dietary patterns are associated with depressive symptoms among Chinese adults: a case–control study with propensity score matching
Previous studies have indicated that consumption of particular foods or nutrients is associated with depressive symptoms, but little is known about the role of overall dietary patterns in depressive symptoms. ...
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Open AccessAssociation between dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome in Chinese adults: a propensity score-matched case-control study
Previous studies indicated that dietary patterns were associated with metabolic syndrome (MS), but little is known in Chinese. We design this case-control study to evaluate the associations between dietary pat...
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Open AccessRelationship between grip strength and newly diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a large-scale adult population
Enhanced muscle strength is often related to improved insulin sensitivity and secretion, control of lipid metabolism, and increased secretion of myokines. These factors have emerged as important mechanisms inv...
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Open AccessDietary Patterns are Associated with Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Previous studies indicated that food consumption was associated with Helicobacter pylori infection, but no study has yet investigated the association between Helicobacter pylori infection and dietary patterns. Th...
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Damage to urban buildings in zones of intensities VIII and VII during the Wenchuan earthquake and discussion on some typical damages
The outline and typical characteristics of damages to building in Jiangyou city and Anxian county (intensity VIII), Mianyang city and Deyang city (intensity VII) are introduced in the paper. The damage ratios,...