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Modification of Zn3V2O8 through Ni-do** for efficient lithium ions storage
Vanadate is expected to be a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, a series of Ni doped Zn3V2O8 continuous solid solution has been synthesized through a simple sol–gel method. The eff...
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An automatic segmentation algorithm for conglutinated bone fragments in 3D CT images of lower limb fractures based on morphology
The commonly used automatic segmentation algorithms often have over-segmentation and error-segmentation problems when segmenting conglutinated bone fragments in computed tomography (CT) images. And the end fac...
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Analysis of Lateral Roof Structure and Stability Control Technology in Island Working Face Mining Roadways
Considering the challenge posed by formidable mining pressure in the exploitation of island working faces, this study focuses on the control difficulties encountered in mining roadways. With the island working...
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Association between hemoglobin A1c trajectory during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes among non-gestational diabetic women
Previous studies have shown that higher hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels within the normal range during pregnancy can increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes. However, the effects of the longitudinal HbA1c tr...
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Zinc Ameliorates Tripterygium Glycosides–Induced Reproductive Impairment in Male Rats by Regulating Zinc Homeostasis and Expression of Oxidative Stress–Related Genes
Tripterygium glycosides (TG) can seriously damage male reproductive function, and the reproductive system is difficult to restore after stop** the administration of TG in male rats. Zinc (Zn) is one of the most...
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The convergence of digital finance and green investments: opportunities, risks, energy transitions and regulatory considerations
The financial industry is transforming due to the confluence of digital finance and green investments, which brings unprecedented potential and problems. This study rigorously examines the consequences of impl...
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Open AccessA blind image super-resolution network guided by kernel estimation and structural prior knowledge
The goal of blind image super-resolution (BISR) is to recover the corresponding high-resolution image from a given low-resolution image with unknown degradation. Prior related research has primarily focused ef...
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Open AccessRelationships of serum FGF23 and α-klotho with atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Compelling evidence suggests that calcium/phosphorus homeostasis-related parameters may be linked to diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular events. However, few studies have investigated the association of fibro...
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Leveraging low-cost sensors to predict nitrogen dioxide for epidemiologic exposure assessment
Statistical models of air pollution enable intra-urban characterization of pollutant concentrations, benefiting exposure assessment for environmental epidemiology. The new generation of low-cost sensors facili...
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Open AccessBlocking CIRP protects against acute pancreatitis by improving mitochondrial function and suppressing pyroptosis in acinar cells
Acute pancreatitis (AP) continues to pose a major challenge as targeted therapeutic interventions are absent. Mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammasome-dependent pyroptosis are involved in the pathogenic mech...
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Open AccessTemporospatial hierarchy and allele-specific expression of zygotic genome activation revealed by distant interspecific urochordate hybrids
Zygotic genome activation (ZGA) is a universal process in early embryogenesis of metazoan, when the quiescent zygotic nucleus initiates global transcription. However, the mechanisms related to massive genome a...
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Open AccessCircAKT3 alleviates postoperative cognitive dysfunction by stabilizing the feedback cycle of miR-106a-5p/HDAC4/MEF2C axis in hippocampi of aged mice
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have garnered significant attention in the field of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s diseases due to their covalently closed loop structure. However, the involvement of...
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Open AccessElectronic structure of superconducting VN(111) films
Vanadium nitride (VN) is a transition-metal nitride with remarkable properties that have prompted extensive experimental and theoretical investigations in recent years. However, there is a current paucity of e...
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Sex-Specific Associations Between Organophosphate Esters Metabolites and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Chinese Adults
Previous studies have suggested an adverse association between exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs) and metabolic disorders. However, there is still limited evidence regarding the link between OPEs and me...
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Open AccessSeasonal variation of net ecosystem carbon exchange and gross primary production over a Loess Plateau semi-arid grassland of northwest China
Grassland ecosystems store approximately one-third of the global terrestrial carbon stocks, which play a crucial role in regulating the carbon cycle on regional and global scales, but the current scientific un...
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Feeding effect of Alternanthera philoxeroides and Elodea nuttallii on crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) growth, hepatopancreas enzyme activity, and muscle quality
In order to clarify the nutritional function of Alternanthera philoxeroides and Elodea nuttallii on crayfish. Under the condition of 50% pellet feeding, the effects of the two aquatic grasses as food sources on t...
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Urinary biomarkers associated with acute kidney injury in pediatric mechanical circulatory support patients
In patients requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS), the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) is between 37 and 63%. In this study, we performed an exploratory analysis evaluating the relationship of ...
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Palliative Effect of Combined Application of Zinc and Selenium on Reproductive Injury Induced by Tripterygium Glycosides in Male Rats
The long-term use of tripterygium glycosides (TG) can lead to male reproductive damage. Research indicates that zinc and selenium exhibit a synergistic effect in the male reproductive system, with the combined...
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Open AccessSite-selective chlorination of pyrrolic heterocycles by flavin dependent enzyme PrnC
Halogenation of pyrrole requires strong electrophilic reagents and often leads to undesired polyhalogenated products. Biocatalytic halogenation is a highly attractive approach given its chemoselectivity and be...
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Open AccessNCAPG2 promotes prostate cancer malignancy and stemness via STAT3/c-MYC signaling
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among men worldwide, and its incidence has risen substantially in recent years. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify nove...
