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Automated Identification of Ordered Phases for Simulation Studies of Block Copolymers
In unit cell simulations, identification of ordered phases in block copolymers (BCPs) is a tedious and time-consuming task, impeding the advancement of more streamlined and potentially automated research workf...
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Open AccessIncreased resected lymph node stations improved survival of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) and surgery have been recommended as the standard treatments for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). In addition, nodal metastases decreased in freq...
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Open AccessClinical Features of Fundus Tessellation and Its Relationship with Myopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This study aims to assess the existing literature on fundus tessellation (FT), focusing on its prevalence, associated factors, distribution, and progression.
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Degradable cellulose/polylactic acid facial masks with antibacterial and antioxidant action from pomegranate extract
Non-wovens are commonly used as substrates for facial masks. To meet the requirements of low-carbon and environmentally friendly developments, natural, degradable fibers were usually used as facial mask materi...
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Open AccessEffects and Prognosis of Cataract Surgery in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa
Cataract extraction could improve visual acuity (VA) for patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), while the surgery may increase photoreceptor degeneration through light damage. In this study, we conducted a s...
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Monte Carlo simulation investigation on the minimum dimension of gamma reference radiation regulated by ISO 4037–1
In the latest version of ISO 4037–1:2019 standard, the irradiation facility of a gamma radiation emitted by radionuclides is required to be collimated geometry installation. However, there is no clear requirem...
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Simulation of gamma minitype reference radiation for calibration of personal dosimeter
An investigation using Monte Carlo simulation on a minitype reference radiation (MRR) for the calibration of gamma personal dosimeters is reported. The distributions of dose rate and scattering gamma spectrum ...
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Multivariate analysis of metabolic parameters and optimization of antibody production using high cell density hybridoma in hollow fiber bioreactors
The relationships of manipulation of culture temperature and medium circulation rate on the metabolic parameters were regressed by multiple linear regression analysis in hollow fiber bioreactors (HFB).
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Open AccessOncogenic potential of truncated RXRα during colitis-associated colorectal tumorigenesis by promoting IL-6-STAT3 signaling
Retinoid X receptor-alpha (RXRα) is a potent regulator of inflammatory responses; however, its therapeutic potential for inflammatory cancer remains to be explored. We previously discovered that RXRα is abnorm...
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Simple preparation of gold nanoparticle-decorated copper cross-linked pectin for the sensitive determination of hydrogen peroxide
The synthesis of highly stable metallic organic–inorganic hybrid nanocomposites from the non-toxic and biodegradable organic–inorganic metallic precursors, which are the natural polymer products of organic mol...
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Effect of Ultrasonic Deep Rolling on High-Frequency and Ultrasonic Fatigue Behavior of TC4
A gradient nanostructured (GNS) surface layer was produced on TC4 samples by means of ultrasonic deep rolling (UDR). Grain size refined to nano-scale and increased to macro-scale with the increasing depth. The...
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Facile development of medium optimization for antibody production: implementation in spinner flask and hollow fiber reactor
Most bio-industrial mammalian cells are cultured in serum-free media to achieve advantages, such as batch consistency, suspended growth, and simplified purification. The successful development of a serum-free ...
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Experimental study on flow control of the turbulent boundary layer with micro-bubbles
The effect of micro-bubbles on the turbulent boundary layer in the channel flow with Reynolds numbers (Re) ranging from $$0.87\times 1...
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Structures and Surface States of Polymer Brushes in Good Solvents: Effects of Surface Interactions
The influence of the surface interaction on the mesoscopic structure of grafted polymers in good solvents has been examined. At high surface coverage, tethered polymers are in the brush state and the parabolic...
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Characteristics of Honeycomb-Type Oxygen Generator with Electrolyte Based on Doped Bismuth Oxide
An oxygen generator using Y-doped Bi2O3 as electrolyte to transport oxygen ions has been developed, having honeycomb-type structure with dimensions of 40 mm × 35 mm × 30 mm and consisting of 13 × 12 channels. Ext...
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An Efficient Algorithm for Self-consistent Field Theory Calculations of Complex Self-assembled Structures of Block Copolymer Melts
Self-consistent field theory (SCFT), as a state-of-the-art technique for studying the self-assembly of block copolymers, is attracting continuous efforts to improve its accuracy and efficiency. Here we present...
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Feasibility study on determining the conventional true value of gamma-ray air kerma in a minitype reference radiation
A minitype reference radiation (MRR) with dimensions of only 1 m × 1 m × 1 m has been developed for the in situ calibration of photon dosimeters. The present work conducts a feasibility study on determining th...
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Resistive Switching Characteristics of 10-nm-Thick Amorphous HoScO x Films Doped with Nb and Zn
In this study, 10-nm rare-earth metal-oxide (REMO) films, namely, pure HoScO x (HSO) and HoScO x doped with Nb (HSO-Nb) and Zn (HSO-Zn), were ...
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Effect of chemical reactivity on the detonation initiation in shock accelerated flow in a confined space
The interactions of a spherical flame with an incident shock wave and its reflected shock wave in a confined space were investigated using the three-dimensional reactive Navier-Stokes equations, with emphasis ...
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Open AccessA pilot study on acute inflammation and cancer: a new balance between IFN-γ and TGF-β in melanoma
Recent data have redefined the concept of inflammation as a critical component of tumor progression. However, there has been little development on cases where inflammation on or near a wound and a tumor exist ...
