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Dynamic output feedback stabilization for a class of nonsmooth stochastic nonlinear systems perturbed by multiple time-varying delays
In this paper, the output feedback stabilization problem is investigated for a class of low-order stochastic nonlinear time-delay systems with the lower-triangular form, where the powers of chained integrators...
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Open AccessUrethral-sparing laparoscopic simple prostatectomy for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with asymptomatic urethral stricture after urethral stricture surgery
To evaluate the efficacy of urethral-sparing laparoscopic simple prostatectomy (US-LSP) for the treatment of large-volume (>80 ml) benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with asymptomatic urethral stricture (ureth...
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Modified Y-V plasty based on MRU evaluation for iatrogenic bladder outlet obliteration: a multicentre experience in China
To compare the diagnostic ability of traditional radiographic urethrography and magnetic resonance urethrography (MRU) for iatrogenic bladder outlet obliteration (BOO), and explore the efficacy and complicatio...
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Research Review on Application of Genetic Algorithms for Multi-Objective Optimal Management of Building Construction
This work explores the application of genetic algorithms to solve multi-objective optimization in building construction management from the aspect of Artificial Intelligence. Firstly, a comprehensive descripti...
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Existence and Concentration of Ground State Solutions for a Schrödinger–Poisson-Type System with Steep Potential Well
In this paper, we study the following nonlocal problem in \(\mathbb R^3\) R ...
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Open AccessModel containing sarcopenia and visceral adiposity can better predict the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter study
This study aimed to explore whether the addition of sarcopenia and visceral adiposity could improve the accuracy of model predicting progression-free survival (PFS) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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The potential involvement of MRP5 pump in urethral dysfunction in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
To examine the effects of i.v. administration of MK-571, a MRP4/5 pump inhibitor, on urethral function in the urethane-anesthetized rat, and the changes of urethral multidrug resistance protein 5 (MRP5) pump i...
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Nonsmooth Feedback Stabilization for a Class of Lower-Triangular Stochastic Time-Delay Systems
The present paper investigates the state feedback control problem of an two-dimension low-order stochastic nonlinear system whose states are perturbed by time-varying delays. Based on an extended stochastic st...
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Open AccessExtracellular matrix sheet modified with VEGF-loaded nanoparticles for bladder regeneration
Extracellular matrix (ECM) bioscaffolds have been widely studied to repair bladder tissue defects; however, insufficient angiogenesis and weak mechanical strength limit their applicability for tissue regenerat...
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Open AccessPrediction of overt hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt treatment: a cohort study
Overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) risk should be preoperatively predicted to identify patients suitable for curative transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) instead of palliative treatments.
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TRIM37 overexpression is associated with chemoresistance in hepatocellular carcinoma via activating the AKT signaling pathway
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer in the worldwide. Sorafenib is approved for first-line therapy against advanced HCC, but chemo-resistance is still a leading cause of tumo...
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Open AccessSocial and environmental risk factors for the accidental drowning of children under five in China
Accidental drowning of children under five is a serious problem in China. The present study analyzed data on environmental and sociodemographic factors and on primary caregivers of drowned children to understa...
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Tensor restricted isometry property analysis for a large class of random measurement ensembles
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Open AccessLithiophilic montmorillonite serves as lithium ion reservoir to facilitate uniform lithium deposition
The growing demand for lithium batteries with higher energy densities requires new electrode chemistries. Lithium metal is a promising candidate as the anode material due to its high theoretical specific capac...
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Study on the electrical properties of nanopaper made from nanofibrillated cellulose for application in power equipment
This study aims to evaluate the suitability of using nanopaper as an insulating material since it has outstanding mechanical and thermal properties. Nanopaper consisting of nanofibrillated cellulose was prepar...
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Heterogeneous parallel computing accelerated iterative subpixel digital image correlation
Parallel computing techniques have been introduced into digital image correlation (DIC) in recent years and leads to a surge in computation speed. The graphics processing unit (GPU)-based parallel computing de...
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Flexible cobalt phosphide network electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution at all pH values
High-performance electrocatalysts for water splitting at all pH values have attracted considerable interest in the field of sustainable hydrogen evolution. Herein, we report an efficient electrocatalyst with a...
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Open AccessTail properties and approximate distribution and expansion for extreme of LGMD
We introduce logarithmic generalized Maxwell distribution motivated by Vodă (Math. Rep. 11:171-179, 2009), which is an extension of the generalized Maxwell distribution. Some interesting properties of this distri...
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VEGF-activated miR-144 regulates autophagic survival of prostate cancer cells against Cisplatin
Cisplatin is a commonly used chemotherapy drug for prostate cancer (PC). However, some PCs are resistant to cisplatin treatment, while the molecular mechanisms underlying the resistance of PCs to cisplatin are...
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Open AccessRates of convergence of lognormal extremes under power normalization
Let { X n ...