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Analysis of Steering Performance for Wheel-Track Composite Vehicle Based on New Differential Steering Mechanism
To solve the complicated steering control of small vehicles in the agriculture and difficult steering on complex roads, this study designed a wheel-track composite vehicle. The vehicle incorporated a novel pow...
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Open AccessA constrained maximum likelihood approach to develo** well-calibrated models for predicting binary outcomes
The added value of candidate predictors for risk modeling is routinely evaluated by comparing the performance of models with or without including candidate predictors. Such comparison is most meaningful when t...
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Open AccessFeasibility of risk assessment for breast cancer molecular subtypes
Few breast cancer risk assessment models account for the risk profiles of different tumor subtypes. This study evaluated whether a subtype-specific approach improves discrimination.
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Graphite Wrapped FeNi3/Co with Carbon Nanotubes Anchored on MgO@Carbon Fiber Reinforcements via Continuous Fabrication for High-Efficiency Microwave Attenuation
Carbon fiber (CF) has emerged as a promising candidate for microwave absorbers to resolve the escalating electromagnetic wave (EMW) pollution issue, not just serving as a structural reinforcement. However, the...
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Open AccessEmbodied CO2 emissions of equity portfolios for Chinese asset managers
The 2015 Paris Agreement has set out the climate change target of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C, which poses a serious challenge to countries to reduce emissions. As the world’s largest carbon emitter, pro...
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Seismic vulnerability analysis of continuous beam bridge based on finite element Method
Continuous beam bridges of monopile foundation are commonly used due to its good stress performance, stiffness and beautiful shape. However, scouring will weaken the lateral restraint of soil on pile foundatio...
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Open AccessHaplotype-resolved chromosome-level genome assembly of Huyou (Citrus changshanensis)
Huyou (Citrus changshanensis) is a significant citrus species that originated in Zhejiang Province, China, where it is also primarily cultivated. It is valued for its distinctive flavor and notable health benefit...
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Open AccessReal-world effectiveness of early insulin therapy on the incidence of cardiovascular events in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Early insulin therapy is capable to achieve glycemic control and restore β-cell function in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D), but its effect on cardiovascular outcomes in these patients remains unclear. I...
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Association between tea consumption and risk of kidney stones: results from dose–response meta-analysis of prospective studies and Mendelian randomization analysis
The association between tea consumption and kidney stones is inconsistent in observational studies. Thus, we performed a dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and a two-sample Mendelian ran...
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Comparing perioperative outcomes between regional anesthesia and general anesthesia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nearly all patients with hip fractures undergo surgical treatment. The use of different anesthesia techniques during surgery may influence the clinical outcomes. The optimal anesthetic technique for patients u...
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Numerical simulation investigation on the seismic performance of high-strength concrete columns reinforced with PVA fibers and HTRB630 steel bars
In this article, the seismic performance of PVA fibers and HTRB630 steel bars reinforced with high-strength concrete column specimens (FTRHCs) are investigated numerically. Based on the available experimental ...
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Effects of soybean urease induced carbonate precipitation on the seed emergence and seedling growth of Caragana korshinskii Kom and its application in wind erosion control
Revegetation is widely acknowledged as one of the most common and effective strategies for wind erosion control. However, efficient measures need to be taken to protect plant seedlings from wind erosion during...
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Open AccessDevelopment and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting Nutritional Risk Based on Frailty Scores in Older Stroke Patients
In older stroke patients with frailty, nutritional deficiencies can amplify their susceptibility, delay recovery, and deteriorate prognosis. A precise predictive model is crucial to assess their nutritional ri...
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Open AccessDeep learning with diffusion MRI as in vivo microscope reveals sex-related differences in human white matter microstructure
Biological sex is a crucial variable in neuroscience studies where sex differences have been documented across cognitive functions and neuropsychiatric disorders. While gross statistical differences have been ...
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Open AccessTowards optimal model evaluation: enhancing active testing with actively improved estimators
With rapid advancements in machine learning and statistical models, ensuring the reliability of these models through accurate evaluation has become imperative. Traditional evaluation methods often rely on full...
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Open AccessFamily cascade screening for equitable identification of familial hypercholesterolemia: study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation type III randomized controlled trial
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a heritable disorder affecting 1.3 million individuals in the USA. Eighty percent of people with FH are undiagnosed, particularly minoritized populations including Black o...
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Open AccessCorrection: Sestrin2 ameliorates diabetic retinopathy by regulating autophagy and ferroptosis
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Open AccessSestrin2 ameliorates diabetic retinopathy by regulating autophagy and ferroptosis
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious microvascular complication of diabetes. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of Sestrin2 on DR through the regulation of autophagy and ferroptosis levels and i...
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Utility of molecular markers in predicting local control specific to lung cancer spine metastases treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy
We report outcomes following spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the significance of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) status, epidermal growth fact...
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Open AccessInterface Shear Failure Behavior Between Normal Concrete (NC) and Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with excellent mechanical properties and durability is a promising material for reinforcement of existing normal concrete (NC) structures. In this paper, the shear failur...
