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Dam stability is one of the most important issues in hydraulic engineering. Microfractures and damage commonly occur during impoundment, which might lead to serious dam problems. In this study, based on the en...
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In accordance with the distinctive characteristics observed in the sandstone-mudstone composite roof within Zhaogu coal mine, Jiaozuo coalfield, this paper delves into the influence of the non-uniform key stra...
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Theoretical and Numerical Investigation of Rock Flexural Strength Determined by the Four-Point Bending Test
It is of great significance to study the flexural properties and behaviour of rock in rock mechanics and engineering applications, such as tunneling, mining and underground space development. However, there ar...
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Open AccessGenomic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus asian variants and evaluation of its cellular tropism
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is a poxvirus that mainly affects cattle and can lead to symptoms such as severe reduction in milk production as well as infertility and mortality, which has resulted in dramati...
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Author Correction: Blood–brain barrier injury and neuroinflammation induced by SARS-CoV-2 in a lung–brain microphysiological system
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In some patients, COVID-19 can trigger neurological symptoms with unclear pathogenesis. Here we describe a microphysiological system integrating alveolus and blood–brain barrier (BBB) tissue chips that recapit...
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Understanding Sweden’s COVID-19 Pandemic on Chinese Social Media: Public Perceptions Comparison Between Chinese Residing in Sweden and China
Sweden’s COVID-19 pandemic strategy attracted global attention and criticism for its liberal approach without a complete lockdown of society. Unlike many other countries, Sweden kept its schools, industries, a...
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Rockburst has become one of the most frequent dynamic disasters in coal mines when mining activities proceed towards greater depths. The goaf near the working face is the dominant factor, resulting in a high r...
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Multiple representatives of eulipotyphlan mammals such as shrews have oral venom systems. Venom facilitates shrews to hunt and/or hoard preys. However, little is known about their venom composition, and especi...
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Three-dimensional numerical investigation of rock plate cracking and failure under impact loading
Platy structures are a common geological feature in nature, and rock masses are often subjected to dynamic loadings. However, the dynamic behavior of rock plates has rarely been investigated. Three-dimensional...
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Damaged rock mass contains a great number of microstructures and defects at various scales, which could influence wave propagation significantly. In this paper, investigation of low-amplitude stress wave atten...
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A three-dimensional damage-based contact element model for simulating the interfacial behaviors of rocks and its validation and applications
To describe the mechanical behavior of interfaces existing in rocks, a three-dimensional contact element model with a certain thickness was proposed that could simultaneously consider the heterogeneity, damage...
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Minichromosome maintenance 10 (MCM10) plays an important role in DNA replication and is expressed in a variety of tumors, including glioma. However, its role and mechanism in glioma remain elusive. The purpose...
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Establishing reproducible predictors of cerebellar mutism syndrome based on pre-operative imaging
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