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Open AccessIn vitro antifungal and physicochemical properties of polymerized acrylic resin containing strontium-modified phosphate-based glass
Acrylic resins are widely used as the main components in removable orthodontic appliances. However, poor oral hygiene and maintenance of orthodontic appliances provide a suitable environment for the growth of ...
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Open AccessHemodialysis-induced positional changes in lamina cribrosa
This study is aimed to investigate the effect of hemodialysis (HD) on the lamina cribrosa (LC) of the optic nerve head (ONH) using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and other ophthalmological ...
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Recent advances in Ir/Ru-based perovskite electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction
Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a kinetically harsh four-electron anode reaction that requires a large overpotential to provide current and is of great importance in renewable electrochemical technique. Ir/...
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Open AccessGenome-wide identification, expression analysis of WRKY transcription factors in Citrus ichangensis and functional validation of CiWRKY31 in response to cold stress
Ichang papeda (Citrus ichangensis), a wild perennial plant of the Rutaceae family, is a cold-hardy plant. WRKY transcription factors are crucial regulators of plant growth and development as well as abiotic stres...
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Open AccessAnalysis of tumor microenvironment alterations in partially responsive rectal cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Achieving a pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) remains a challenge for most patients with rectal cancer. Exploring the potential of combining NCRT with immunotherapy ...
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Heat transfer enhancement of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) cooling system with magnetic field
As electronic device performance is enhanced, the amount of heat generation is also increased. Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) technology presents a promising alternative solution to address the cooling demands. The...
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Effect of Nb-content on the corrosion resistance of Co-free high entropy alloys in chloride environment
This study investigated the effect of Nb-content on the corrosion behavior of the $${\text{Al}}_{7}{{\text{Cr}}}_{20}{{\text{Fe}}}_{\text{35} - {{x}}}...
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Improving the Storage Stability of Coal Water Slurries Use of a pH-Responsive Thickener
Coal water slurries (CWSs) are considered to be a new form of fuel that can alleviate the environmental and safety issues associated with use of bulk solid fuel. However, CWSs does not always fit into existing...
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Open AccessA machine learning approach for predicting radiation-induced hypothyroidism in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing tomotherapy
The purpose of this study was to establish an integrated predictive model that combines clinical features, DVH, radiomics, and dosiomics features to predict RIHT in patients receiving tomotherapy for nasophary...
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Open AccessMechanistic insight into the C1 product selectivity for the catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 over metal-doped graphene
The conversion of CO2 into fuels and valuable chemicals presents a viable path toward carbon neutrality. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential of metal-doped graphene catalysts in the reduction of...
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GRIN2A mutation is a novel indicator of stratifying beneficiaries of immune checkpoint inhibitors in multiple cancers
Glutamate-NMDAR receptors (GRINs) have been reported to influence cancer immunogenicity; however, the relationship between GRIN alterations and the response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has not been ...
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Open AccessAn improved technology for monitoring groundwater flow velocity and direction in fractured rock system based on colloidal particles motion
The colloidal borescope, using colloidal particle motion, is used to monitor the flow velocities and directions of groundwater. It integrates advanced techniques such as microscopy, high-speed photography, and...
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Open AccessHigh figure-of-merit for ZnO nanostructures by interfacing lowly-oxidized graphene quantum dots
Thermoelectric technology has potential for converting waste heat into electricity. Although traditional thermoelectric materials exhibit extremely high thermoelectric performances, their scarcity and toxicity...
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Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Biosensor for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Using Autodisplyaed FV-antibodies on Outer Membrane of E. coli
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid protein (NP) participates in viral genome packaging and abundantly produced when infected. In this work, SPR biosensor for the dete...
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Accuracy improvement of CFD modeling of a hydraulics with wood pellet combustion operating in a full-loop circulating fluidized bed combustor (CFBC)
Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of the hydrodynamic characteristics for the various sand particle sizes (10 μm, 250 μm, 482 μm, 750 μm, 1000 μm, and the actual particle size distr...
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Quality assessment of friction-stir-welded aluminum alloy welds via three-dimensional force signals
An online detection technology must be developed for realizing the real-time control of friction stir welding. In this study, the three-dimensional force exerted on a material during friction stir welding was ...
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Open AccessHighly conductive, conformable ionic laser-induced graphene electrodes for flexible iontronic devices
Iontronic devices, recognized for user-friendly soft electronics, establish an electrical double layer (EDL) at the interface between ion gels and electrodes, significantly influencing device performance. Desp...
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Open AccessThe optimal blood glucose is significantly associated with lower mortality in critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock: an analysis revealed with time series blood glucose records
The optimal blood glucose (BG) level for patients with cardiogenic shock in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains unclear. Studies have found that both excessively high and low BG levels contribute to adverse ...
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Exploration of pathogenic microorganism within the small intestine of necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common severe gastrointestinal emergency in neonates. We designed this study to identify the pathogenic microorganisms of NEC in the microbiota of the small intestin...
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Open AccessFalse-positive results of galactomannan assays in patients administered glucose-containing solutions
Galactomannan (GM) is a polysaccharide cell wall component released by Aspergillus spp., and an immunoenzymatic GM assay is used for the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. We evaluated the cause of st...
