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The energy response of LaBr \(_{3}\) (Ce), LaBr \(_{3}\) (Ce,Sr), and NaI(Tl) crystals for GECAM
The GECAM series of satellites utilizes LaBr \(_3\) 3 ...
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Open AccessProtective effects of Shensuitongzhi formula on intervertebral disc degeneration via downregulation of NF-κB signaling pathway and inflammatory response
Low back pain (LBP) is a common orthopedic disease over the world. Lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is regarded as an important cause of LBP. Shensuitongzhi formula (SSTZF) is a drug used in clini...
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Open AccessDental Pulp Stem Cell-Derived Conditioned Medium Alleviates Subarachnoid Hemorrhage-Induced Microcirculation Impairment by Promoting M2 Microglia Polarization and Reducing Astrocyte Swelling
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) can cause severe neurological deficits and high mortality. Early brain edema following SAH contributes to the initiation of microcirculation impairment and may further ...
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Improving Interfacial Wettability, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Ag/La1−xSrxCoO3 Electrical Contact Materials by In Situ Cu-Do**
The influence of in-situ Cu-do** on interfacial wettability and the physical and mechanical properties of Ag/La1−xSrxCoO3 (LSCO) electrical contact materials were reported in this research. In this study, a ser...
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Open AccessEfficacy of emergency extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteral stones: a meta-analysis
To compare the clinical efficiency and safety of emergency extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (eESWL) and delayed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (dESWL) in the treatment of ureteral stones.
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Constitutive models for temperature-, strain rate- and time-dependent behaviors of ionomers in laminated glass
Ionomer, which has significant dependency on temperature, strain rate and time, is widely used in structural laminated glass to achieve strong adhesion and high shear transferring ability. In this study, to fi...
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Open AccessAssociations of MRI-visible perivascular spaces with longitudinal cognitive decline across the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum
To investigate the characteristics and associations of MRI-visible perivascular spaces (PVS) with clinical progression and longitudinal cognitive decline across the Alzheimer’s disease spectrum.
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Multi-response optimization of IC wire bonding for large probe marks by the RSM and desirability function approach
Wire bonding is key to high-quality IC assembly in semiconductor packaging. An electrical test was conducted before wire bonding. During the electrical test, the needle probes touched the surface of each bond ...
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Open AccessCombination of indirect revascularization and endothelial progenitor cell transplantation improved cerebral perfusion and ameliorated tauopathy in a rat model of bilateral ICA ligation
Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) contribute to the recovery of neurological function after ischemic stroke. Indirect revascularization has exhibited promising effects in the treatment of cerebral ischemia r...
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Voronoi-FDEM concept for modelling post-fracture response of progressively damaged structural glass
Accidental breakage of glass due to its brittle feature leads to the concern about the post-fracture capability of structural glass components. The post-fracture response of progressively damaged structural gl...
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Investigation of the Structural Behaviour of RC Beam-Column Sub-frame Subjected to Progressive Collapse
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of varying design variables on the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) sub-frames under progressive collapse. A finite element modelling approac...
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Combined analytical and numerical approach for auxetic FG-CNTRC plate subjected to a sudden load
In the current work, the dynamic behavior of functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) plate with negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR) is investigated by combining higher-order shear deform...
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Efficient adsorption removal and adsorption mechanism of basic fuchsin by recyclable Fe3O4@CD magnetic microspheres
Excessive discharge of dye wastewater has brought serious harm to human health and the environment. In this paper, a magnetic absorbent, ferroferric oxide@β-cyclodextrin (Fe3O4@CD), was prepared for the efficient...
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Open AccessSurvival landscape of different tumor regression grades and pathologic complete response in rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy based on reconstructed individual patient data
Neoadjuvant therapy can lead to different tumor regression grades (TRG) in rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy. The purposes of this study are to investigate the relationships among TRG, pathologic complet...
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Foetidibacter luteolus gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from the rhizosphere of Salvia miltiorrhiza
A polyphosphate-producing bacterium, YG09T, was isolated from the rhizosphere of Salvia miltiorrhiza. Its colonies were 2.0–3.0 mm in diameter, smooth, circular, convex and yellow after growth on R2A at 28 °C for...
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Open AccessTunable electronic structure and magnetic anisotropy in bilayer ferromagnetic semiconductor Cr2Ge2Te6
The emergence of ferromagnetism in two-dimensional van der Waals materials has aroused broad interest. However, the ferromagnetic instability has been a problem remained. In this work, by using the first-princ...
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Surface Scratch Detection of Monolithic Glass Panel Using Deep Learning Techniques
Glass has been widely used in the construction sector with various kinds of applications in recent decades. However, the surface scratches generated from manufacturing process and service stage such as windbo...
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Open AccessComparison of Retzius-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy vs standard robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis
To compare the postoperative continence and clinical outcomes of Retzius-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RS-RALP) with non-RS RALP for patients with prostate cancer.
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Open AccessComparison of the retroperitoneal versus Transperitoneal laparoscopic Adrenalectomy perioperative outcomes and safety for Pheochromocytoma: a meta-analysis
To compare the perioperative outcomes and safety of transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy with those of retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for patients with pheochromocytoma.
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Two-factor ANOVA of SSH and RNA-seq analysis reveal development-associated Pi-starvation genes in oilseed rape
The 5-leaf-stage rape seedlings were more insensitive to Pi starvation than that of the 3-leaf-stage plants, which may be attributed to the higher expression levels of ethylene signaling and sugar-metabolism g...
