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Open AccessParent-adolescent conflict and problematic internet use among Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of school climate
Problematic Internet use (PIU) may lead adolescents to physical, emotional, social, or functional impairment due to the risky, excessive, or impulsive internet use manner. How do the experiences of adolescents...
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Preparation and optimization of MTO/Ag/MTO transparent flexible film based on co-sputtering at room temperature
The transparent flexible SnO2:Mo/Ag/SnO2:Mo (MTO/Ag/MTO) triple-layer film was prepared based on co-sputtering at room temperature for the first time. The optimization of the MTO layer thickness on the optical an...
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Open AccessUncovering Failure and Cracking Behaviors of Double-Flawed Sandstone Under Compressive-Shear Loading Using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Technique
The coalescence of flaws provides valuable insights into the failure behaviors of rock masses, which is a critical issue in rock engineering. In this study, a series of compressive-shear tests were conducted o...
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Open AccessIdentification of gene variation feature for targeted therapy of non-small cell lung cancer through combined method of DNA and RNA sequencing
Next generation sequencing (NGS) is typically used to reveal tumor gene variation feature for targeted therapy of various types of human cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Here, we report t...
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Open AccessOverall survival following stereotactic radiosurgery for ten or more brain metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Brain metastases are the most common intracranial tumours. Variation exists in the use of stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with 10 or more brain metastases. Concerns include an increasing number of brain...
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Mechanical properties and microstructure of ground granulated blast furnace slag-based geopolymer reinforced with polyvinyl alcohol fibers
Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is a solid waste characterized by a high reactivity with alkali solutions, which is normally used geopolymer precursor. Fiber is often used to reinforce geopolymer....
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Estimation of Inputs in Systems with Localized Nonlinearities of Unknown Position
Unknown inputs in nonlinear systems can be estimated using linear operations by treating the nonlinearity as pseudo-forces and adding these pseudo-forces to the unknown inputs
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Effect of the SiO2/Al2O3 Molar Ratio on the Microstructure and Properties of Clay-based Geopolymers: A Comparative Study of Kaolinite-based and Halloysite-based Geopolymers
As 1:1 dioctahedral clay minerals, kaolinite and halloysite have similar chemical compositions. However, halloysite often possesses a nanotubular structure and special surface reactivity compared to platy kaol...
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Study on the composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of PCBN composites synthesized by TiN–AlN–Ti combined with cBN
Polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) was synthesized at high temperature and ultra-high pressure, using cBN, TiN, AlN and Ti as starting materials. The effects of CBN content (48–63 wt%) and sintering te...
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Failure and Mechanical Behaviors of Sandstone Containing a Pre-existing Flaw Under Compressive–shear Loads: Insight from a Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Analysis
Flaws play a critical role in mastering the mechanical responses and failure behaviors of rock masses in practical engineering. In this study, a series of compressive–shear tests were performed on sandstone sa...
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Open AccessDeep learning-based quantification of temporalis muscle has prognostic value in patients with glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is the commonest malignant brain tumour. Sarcopenia is associated with worse cancer survival, but manually quantifying muscle on imaging is time-consuming. We present a deep learning-based system ...
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Open AccessTowards a better understanding of Fagopyrum dibotrys: a systematic review
Fagopyrum dibotrys (F. dibotrys) (D.Don) H.Hara is a well-known edible herbal medicine in Asian countries. It has been widely used for the treatment of lung diseases, swelling, etc., and is also an important par...
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Open AccessLINC00173.v1 promotes angiogenesis and progression of lung squamous cell carcinoma by sponging miR-511-5p to regulate VEGFA expression
Anti-angiogenic therapy represents a promising strategy for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) but its application in lung squamous cell carcinoma (SQC) is limited due to the high-risk adverse effects. Accumul...
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Microstructures and Properties of Fe–Co–Cu Pre-Alloyed Powder for Geological Diamond Bits
For geological diamond bits Fe–Co–Cu alloys are the a generation of metal matrix. In this paper, the Fe–Co–Cu pre-alloys with various chemical compositions were synthesized using the co-precipitation method, w...
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Online Argumentation-Based Platform for Recommending Medical Literature
In medical practice, choosing the correct treatment is a key problem [1]. In this work, we present an online medical recommendation system, RecoMedic, that selects most relevant medical literature for patients. R...
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Flammability and carbonization of high-impact polystyrene/α-zirconium phosphate nanocomposites
High-impact polystyrene (HIPS)/organophilic alpha-zirconium phosphate (organophilic α-ZrP, OZrP) nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending method. The XRD and high-resolution transmission electronic micros...
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MiR-451 increases radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells by targeting ras-related protein 14 (RAB14)
Radioresistance severely impedes the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Recent evidence has shown that the abnormal expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) contributes to radiosensitivity. The aim of this s...
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Effects of BMP-2 and FGF2 on the Osteogenesis of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Hindlimb-Unloaded Rats
Hindlimb unloading, as a simulation of microgravity, decreases the osteogenic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from hindlimb femur of rat. We simulated the microgravity by 28-day of hindlimb unloadi...
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Open AccessRobotic-assisted versus laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials
Robotic-assisted laparoscopy is popularly performed for colorectal disease. The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted colorectal surgery (RCS) and laparosco...
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In Vivo Tracking of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Labeled Chondrocytes in Large Animal Model
Chondrocytes have been widely used as tissue engineered seed cells for repair of focal cartilage lesions in clinic. However, in vivo behaviors of delivered chondrocytes are still poorly understood. In this study,...
