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Co-evolving dynamic networks
Co-evolving network models, wherein dynamics such as random walks on the network influence the evolution of the network structure, which in turn influences the dynamics, are of interest in a range of domains. ...
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Motion by mean curvature in interacting particle systems
There are a number of situations in which rescaled interacting particle systems have been shown to converge to a reaction diffusion equation (RDE) with a bistable reaction term, see e.g., Cox et al. (Astérisqu...
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Investigation on the mental health status of pregnant women in China during the Pandemic of COVID-19
To evaluate the anxiety and depression in pregnant women in China, and its influencing factors during the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Design and preparation of a VO2-based high-performance metamaterial for smart windows
Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is an ideal material for smart windows, which can initiate an automatic reversible metal-to-insulator transition from tetragonal to monoclinic structure at the transition temperature (Tc) o...
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Improvement of phase transition properties of magnetron sputtered W-doped VO2 films by post-annealing approach
In this work, we investigate the improvement of the thermochromic properties of W-doped vanadium dioxide (VO2) films induced by annealing temperatures. Firstly, W-doped VO2 films with different W contents were su...
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Effect of low-valence vanadium buffer layer on the properties of vanadium oxide film
Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a promising candidate for implementing switching modulation devices due to its well-known metal-to-insulator transition (MIT). In addition, the application of VO2 on modulation devices r...
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Open AccessPlasma lipoproteome in Alzheimer’s disease: a proof-of-concept study
Although total plasma lipoproteome consists of proteins that have shown promises as biomarkers that can identify Alzheimer’s disease (AD), effect sizes are modest. The objective of this study is to provide ini...
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Improved Supported Metal Oxides for the Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Propane
The oxidative dehydrogenation of propane (ODHP) is an attractive reaction for the on-purpose production of propylene. Unfortunately, rapid consecutive over-oxidation of the desired olefin limits the selectivit...
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Open AccessA randomized controlled trial of acupuncture to treat functional constipation: design and protocol
Functional constipation (FC) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) which has a major impact on the quality of life. Acupuncture is widely used as an alternative and complementary medicine (...
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Psychological factors are closely associated with the Bell’s palsy: A case-control study
To observe the differences in psychological status between Bell’s palsy (BP) patients and healthy subjects, and to examine the relationship between psychological factors and the severity of BP, we conducted a ...
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Gene silencing efficiency of shRNA expression vectors targeting Cx43 in vitro
Our previous studies showed that there were close relationships between connexin 43 (Cx43) and acupoints and meridians. In order to further investigate the effect of Cx43 in acupuncture treatment, RNA interfer...
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Effect of Ca2+ complexation on oxygen partial pressure in the urinary bladder meridian of goats
The aim of this paper was to explore the relationship between energy metabolism and the meridian phenomenon. The manner of change of oxygen partial pressure in acupoints and no-acupoints of the urinary bladder...
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Effect of Bushenantai recipe on the expression of endometrial LIF in mice with embryonic implantation dysfunction
In order to observe the effect of Bushenantai recipe on the expression of endometrial leukemia-inhibitory factor (LIF) in mice with embryonic implantation dysfunction (EID), 120 Kunming mice post coition were ...
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Clinical study on effect of Chinese herbal medicine for supplementing kidney and Qi and activating blood circulation in treating intrauterine growth retardation of fetus
Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect and the possible working mechanism in using Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for supplementing Kidney and Qi, and activating blood circulation in treating intrauterine...
