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Open AccessEffects of physical and psychological symptoms on cancer-related fatigue among esophageal cancer patients
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is considered one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms among cancer patients and may vary among patients with different cancer types. However, few studies have explored t...
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Multi-dimensional feature extraction method for distributed optical fiber sensing signals
Aiming at the pattern recognition of disturbance events in distributed optical fiber sensing systems, a multi-dimensional feature extraction method of optical fiber sensing signals is proposed. A total of 65 f...
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Study on microstructure characterization and mechanical properties of AISI 444 ferritic stainless steel joint by high-frequency pulse K-TIG welding
The research employed high-frequency pulse K-TIG for the welding of a 6mm thick AISI 444 ferritic stainless steel (FSS), and the welding process window was determined. Complete penetration was achieved in the ...
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Identifying interactions of linked irrigated lake-groundwater system by combining hydrodynamic and hydrochemical method
During the irrigation period, the interactions between the linked lake-groundwater systems are complicated and change. This is because natural and human activities are happening at the same time, which makes i...
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Open AccessFertilization controls tiller numbers via transcriptional regulation of a MAX1-like gene in rice cultivation
Fertilization controls various aspects of cereal growth such as tiller number, leaf size, and panicle size. However, despite such benefits, global chemical fertilizer use must be reduced to achieve sustainable...
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Laser additively manufacturing of Al0.5CoCrFeNiTi0.5 high-entropy alloys with increased resistances to corrosion 3.5% NaCl and oxidation at 1000 °C
Conventionally arc-melted Al0.5CoCrFeNiTi0.5 is a high-entropy alloy (HEA) consisting of a major body-centered cube (BCC) phase and a minor face-centered cube (FCC) phase. Similar six-component dual-phase HEA was...
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Functional nodules in primary aldosteronism: identification of CXCR4 expression with 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT
We analyzed the diagnostic efficiency of 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT for functional nodules in primary aldosteronism (PA). Furthermore, we compared the correlation of CXCR4 expression with aldosterone synthase (CYP11B...
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Migration of manufacturing industries and transfer of carbon emissions embodied in trade: empirical evidence from China and Thailand
At present, China’s carbon emissions rank first in the world, which not only brings huge challenges to the sustainable development of China’s economy, but also brings more pressure from public opinion in the i...
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Machine Learning Technology is Used to Classify Respiratory Patterns According to EEG Signals
Respiration is an important index reflecting human physiological health. Respiratory monitoring technology has become a research hotspot in the field of biomedical engineering. The existing respiratory monitor...
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Open AccessProfiles of social constraints and associated factors among breast cancer patients: a latent profile analysis
The present study aimed to identify profiles of social constraints among Chinese breast cancer patients and to explore the variables associated with these patterns.
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Open AccessSphK-produced S1P in somatic cells is indispensable for LH-EGFR signaling-induced mouse oocyte maturation
Germ cell division and differentiation require intimate contact and interaction with the surrounding somatic cells. Luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like growth factors to promot...
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Advanced Electrospun Nanofibrous Materials for Efficient Oil/Water Separation
The frequent occurrence of crude oil leakage accidents and the massive discharge of industrial oily wastewater not only caused huge damage and pollution to the ecosystem but also wasted a lot of precious resou...
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Effectiveness of thalidomide for ankylosing spondylitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in China
Several studies have demonstrated the benefits of thalidomide as a treatment for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS); however, published literature reported controversial results. We conducted a meta-ana...
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Open AccessEmpirical analysis of the role of the environmental accountability system in energy conservation and emission reduction in China
Many develo** countries are facing the difficulty of choosing between economic growth and energy conservation and emission reduction (ECER). China has strengthened the implementation of ECER by setting envir...
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Open AccessNon-invasive myocardial work index contributes to early identification of impaired left ventricular myocardial function in uremic patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction
Cardiac damage is the leading cause of death in uremic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the application of non-invasive myocardial work index (NIMWI) by echocardiography in assessing the left ventricular...
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Impacts of the West–East Gas Pipeline Project on energy conservation and emission reduction: empirical evidence from Hubei province in Central China
The extensive use of natural gas provides a new approach to low carbonization of the structure of primary energy sources, as well as reduces the peak in carbon emissions before fossil fuels are completely repl...
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Core–shell structured C/SiO2 composites derived from Si-rich biomass as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Lignin and ash are the main factors to limit integrated utilization of Si-rich biomass. In this study, core–shell structured lignin-SiO2 composites are prepared from rice husks (RHs) by alkali extraction and acid...
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Carbon-Coated Rice Husk-Derived SiO2/C Composites As Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Comparison between CTEP and PVC Carbon Coatings
Rice husks (RHs) are rich in silica and organic carbon components, which have been widely applied in lithium ion batteries. However, the natural structure of uneven dispersion between SiO2 and amorphous C in RHs ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Value-Based Preference Aggregation Argument Framework and Its Application
In this paper, a value-based preference graph G of a decision-making problem is presented by using a method similar to Borda-counting to quantify the preferences of agents holding different values for the alterna...
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Open AccessHealth-related quality of life and social constraints among Chinese breast cancer patients: a cross-sectional study
Most research studying social constraints has been performed among Caucasian or Asian American breast cancer (BC) patients, but few studies have evaluated social constraint levels and explored the effect of so...
