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Open AccessUltrabroadband valley transmission and corner states in valley photonic crystals with dendritic structure
In photonic crystal systems, topologically protected edge states and corner states can be achieved by breaking spatial inversion symmetry, which is expected to be applied to topologically protected lasers, opt...
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Open AccessMeasurement of health human capital and its economic effect in China
Improving individual health not only enhances labor productivity but also boosts the productivity of society as a whole. China’s economic development is in urgent need of transitioning from being driven by fac...
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Wheel-legged In-pipe Robot with a Bioinspired Hook and Dry Adhesive Attachment Device
In-pipe robots have been widely used in pipes–with smooth inner walls. However, current in-pipe robots face challenges in terms of moving past obstacles and climbing in marine-vessel pipeline systems, which ar...
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Open AccessResearch on the spatial spillover effect of high-speed railway on the income of urban residents in China
The transportation infrastructure is a crucial component of social capital, as it aids in fostering national economic growth. The speed of resource elements’ spatial movement is increased by high-speed railway...
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Open AccessDistribution of antibiotic resistance genes and their pathogen hosts in duck farm environments in south-east coastal China
Livestock farms are major reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) that are discharged into the environment. However, the abundance, diversity, and transmission of ARGs in duck farms and its impact on ...
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Spatio-temporal evolutionary analysis of surface ecological quality in **shuo open-cast mine area, China
The open-pit mining area is highly affected by human activities, which aggravate soil erosion and disturb surface ecology, bringing many problems and challenges to its environmental management and restoration,...
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Open AccessSelf-assembly of H2S-responsive nanoprodrugs based on natural rhein and geraniol for targeted therapy against Salmonella Typhimurium
Salmonellosis is a globally extensive food-borne disease, which threatens public health and results in huge economic losses in the world annually. The rising prevalence of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella pose...
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Genomics analysis of KPC-2 and NDM-5-producing Enterobacteriaceae in migratory birds from Qinghai Lake, China
The study examined the epidemiological characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) isolated from migratory birds and surroundings in Qinghai Lake, China. We identified 69 (15.7%) CRE isolates...
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The impact of high-speed railway on labor market between the North and South: evidence from China
Labor divergence between North and South has formed, and the high-speed rail (HSR) plays a key role in labor’s agglomeration in China. Regarding China’s HSR as a quasi-natural experiment, we construct a differ...
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Open AccessShape analysis of sand particles based on Fourier descriptors
Particle shape greatly influences the mechanical behavior of geotechnical materials. For a specific material, for example, a sand particle, it remains an open question how to provide a comprehensive quantitati...
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A new model of two-sown regime for oat forage production in an alpine region of northern China
Demand for high forage production and quality has been increased markedly by development of animal husbandry in China. The lack of efficient planting regimes and key technologies greatly limits production of h...
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The spatial employment effect of high-speed railway: quasi-natural experimental evidence from China
High-speed rail (HSR) access promotes the interregional population flow and integrated market across cities in China. Using panel data of 286 cities in China from 2000 to 2018, we investigated the spatial empl...
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Efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate by nanotubular Co3O4 for degradation of Acid Orange 7: performance and mechanism
Morphology optimization of catalysts has been considered as a viable strategy to improve the catalytic efficiency for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation by providing high surface area and abundant active sites...
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Nickel Sulfate Induces Autophagy in Human Thyroid Follicular Epithelial Cells
Nickel is an industrial and environmental toxic metal, which is toxic to humans in certain forms at high doses. Here, we investigated the cytotoxic effects of nickel sulfate (NiSO4) exposure on the human thyroid ...
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Open AccessSingle cell atlas for 11 non-model mammals, reptiles and birds
The availability of viral entry factors is a prerequisite for the cross-species transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Large-scale single-cell screening of animal cells c...
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Serum Copper and Zinc Levels and Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women
Recent findings show that oxidative damage may contribute to lower urinary tract symptoms. Copper can induce oxidative stress while zinc is involved in the defense against oxidative stress. We examined the ass...
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Open AccessMultiple omics analysis reveals that high fiber diets promote gluconeogenesis and inhibit glycolysis in muscle
Meat quality is a complex trait affected by genotypic and environmental factors. In a previous study, it was found that feedstuffs have various effects on the growth rate and meat quality of lambs. However, th...
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Correction to: The Association Between Thyroid Injury and Apoptosis, and Alterations of Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3 mRNA/Protein Expression Induced by Nickel Sulfate in Wistar Rats
The original version of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.
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The Association Between Thyroid Injury and Apoptosis, and Alterations of Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3 mRNA/Protein Expression Induced by Nickel Sulfate in Wistar Rats
To study the toxicity induced by Nickel sulfate (NiSO4) on thyroid tissue, and investigate the role of apoptosis as the possible mechanism, thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group (no...
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Glypican 2 regulates cell proliferation and metastasis in thyroid cancer cells
Glypicans play a role in the growth and metastasis of several human cancers. However, little is known about its function in thyroid cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the specific functions of ...
