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Quantifying corn LAI using machine learning and UAV multispectral imaging
Predicting leaf area index (LAI) is essential for understanding crop growth status and water-fertilizer management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mult...
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Open AccessESRP1-mediated biogenesis of circPTPN12 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma progression by PDLIM2/ NF-κB pathway
Emerging evidence indicates the pivotal involvement of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in cancer initiation and progression. Understanding the functions and underlying mechanisms of circRNAs in tumor development hold...
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Immunosuppressive regulatory cells in cancer immunotherapy: restrain or modulate?
Immunosuppressive regulatory cells (IRCs) play important roles in negatively regulating immune response, and are mainly divided into myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and regulatory T cells (Tregs). Lar...
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MiR-214 promotes the antitumor effect of NK cells in colorectal cancer liver metastasis through USP27X/Bim
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common tumor type, and liver metastasis reduces the long-term survival in CRC patients. Natural killer (NK) cells play an important role in anti-tumor immunity. The aim of this stu...
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Open AccessCharacterization of metallothionein genes from Broussonetia papyrifera: metal binding and heavy metal tolerance mechanisms
Broussonetia papyrifera is an economically significant tree with high utilization value, yet its cultivation is often constrained by soil contamination with heavy metals (HMs). Effective scientific cultivation ma...
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Correction to: Effect of Cu(I) on electrochemical behavior and surface morphology of electrodeposited copper for different accelerators
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Open AccessGreenhouse gas emissions, carbon stocks and wheat productivity following biochar, compost and vermicompost amendments: comparison of non-saline and salt-affected soils
Understanding the impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon stock is crucial for effective climate change assessment and agroecosystem management. However, little is known about the effects of organi...
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Electrical Performance of a Dual-Band Composite Radome
This paper presents a high-performance dual-band radome composed of cyanate/quartz fiber composite and frequency-selective surfaces (FSS). The practical steps from FSS and radome segmented design to fabricatio...
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Deciphering Soil Fertility of Tobacco Planting Fields with Back Propagation Artificial Neural Networks in Southwest China
Assessing soil quality via the integrated soil fertility index (IFI) is essential for enhancing soil sustainability. In this context, the emergent application of machine learning provides a novel perspective, ...
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PIN1 promotes the metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma cells by RACK1-mediated phosphorylation of ANXA2
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a primary hepatobiliary malignancy, is characterized by a poor prognosis and a lack of effective treatments. Therefore, the need to explore novel therapeutic approaches is urgent. Whi...
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Open AccessDeubiquitinase Mysm1 regulates neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation by controlling Id4 expression
Neural stem cells (NSCs) are critical for brain development and maintenance of neurogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms that regulate NSC proliferation and differentiation remain unclear. Mysm1 is a deu...
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A Bidirectional DC-DC Converter and Fast-GMPPT Algorithm for Photovoltaic Cells
Aiming at the laser wireless power transfer (LWPT) system powered by photovoltaic (PV) cells for batteries at receiver, this paper proposes a new type of cascaded bidirectional DC-DC converter, which is conven...
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Design and Analysis of Automatic Tightening Device for Non-standard Screw Connection
Automatic tightening device is designed for the tightening of high-speed axle system assembly. The traditional tightening method with the low degree of automation cannot realize the real-time measurement and a...
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The Fault Diagnosis Strategy of Rolling Bearings Using Harmonic Modulation Bispectrum
Rolling bearing is a key component in mechanical equipment, so it is important to carry out fault diagnosis effectively. It is a crucial step to demodulate the modulation components caused by faults in the fau...
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Study on the Treatment of Odorous Gases in Kitchen Waste by Pulse Plasma Discharge Combination Technology
In this study, in order to verify the removal capability of pulsed plasma discharge combination technology for odorous gases, a four months pilot test was conducted with digestate fermentation tanks of a kitch...
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Solubilization and Uptake of Phosphorus (P) by Wheat and Maize Crops from Indigenous Rock Phosphate Applied with Biogas Slurry and Bagasse Ash
Application of bio-waste from agricultural industries like bagasse ash (BA) and biogas slurry (BGS) may improve soil physico-chemical properties like soil pH and nutrient bioavailability. This approach is more...
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Properties and printability evaluation of three-dimensional printing magnesium oxychloride cement by fully utilizing aeolian sand
Three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP) is increasingly being applied in harsh environments and isolated regions. However, the effective utilization of aeolian sand (AS) resources and by-products derived fr...
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Open AccessDifferences of SOC storage and stability between soil layers influenced by long-term fertilization in a typical paddy soil of Southern China
The contribution of long-term fertilization to soil organic carbon (SOC) storage has been of great concern. To assess the effects of long-term fertilization on SOC storage and stability in top and sub-soil lay...
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Open AccessRe-conceptualizing the ideal homes in rural China: an actor-network theory approach
With the shift in relational ontology, the concept of home is interpreted as a dynamic and relational process, in which both human and non-human elements need to be valued. Adopting ANT (actor-network theory) ...
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Differentiable modelling to unify machine learning and physical models for geosciences
Process-based modelling offers interpretability and physical consistency in many domains of geosciences but struggles to leverage large datasets efficiently. Machine-learning methods, especially deep networks,...
