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A Novel Analysis Approach of Uniform Persistence for an Epidemic Model with Quarantine and Standard Incidence Rate
Inspired by the transmission characteristics of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an epidemic model with quarantine and standard incidence rate is first developed, then a novel analysis approach is prop...
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Simplified Calculation of Earthquake Energy Transfer of Different Pipe Supports Inside Utility Tunnel at Horizontal Non-Homogeneous Field
A buried utility tunnel can effectively protect internal pipes by preventing or mitigating corrosion, external damage, and facilitating maintenance. During an earthquake, the energy from seismic waves is trans...
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Global analysis of an age-structured tuberculosis model with an application to Jiangsu, China
Diagnostic delay for TB infected individuals and the lack of TB vaccines for adults are the main challenges to achieve the goals of WHO by 2050. In order to evaluate the impacts of diagnostic delay and vaccina...
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Open AccessModelling the impact of human behavior using a two-layer Watts-Strogatz network for transmission and control of Mpox
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies and analyze the impact of human behavior on the transmission of Mpox. The results can provide guidance to public health authorities on com...
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Random Terpolymer Based on Simple Siloxane-functionalized Thiophene Unit Enabling High-performance Non-fullerene Organic Solar Cells
Incorporation of siloxane-functionalized units into polymers backbone has proven to be an efficient strategy to improve photovoltaic performance. In this work, a low-cost siloxane-containing unit was developed...
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Controlling CuCrZr alloy properties and microstructure rapidly by pulsed electric treatment (PET)
Pulsed electric treatment (PET) is a promising method for improving properties due to its clean, efficient, convenient, eco-friendly, and sustainable characteristics, thereby satisfying the target of carbon em...
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Open AccessRisk factor analysis and risk prediction study of obesity in steelworkers: model development based on an occupational health examination cohort dataset
Obesity is increasingly recognized as a grave public health concern globally. It is associated with prevalent diseases including coronary heart disease, fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Prior re...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Multifactorial Approach to Explain Risk Features for Predicting Survival Rate of Heart Failure
Heart failure is a chronic medical condition characterized by impaired contractile properties of the heart muscles, resulting in reduced blood supply within the body. According to the World Health Organization...
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The new X-ray imaging and biomedical application beamline BL13HB at SSRF
A new X-ray imaging and biomedical application beamline (BL13HB) has been implemented at the Shanghai Radiation Synchrotron Facility (SSRF) as an upgrade to the old X-ray imaging and biomedical application bea...
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The role of urinary Dickkopf-3 in the prediction of acute kidney injury: a systematic review meta-analysis
To systematically evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of urinary Dickkopf-Related Protein 3 (DKK-3) in acute kidney injury and to explore the clinical application value of urinary DKK-3.
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Open AccessA nested case-control study of the effects of dust exposure, smoking on COPD in coal workers
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a prevalent ailment, progressively surging within the ranks of coal mine laborers. The current study endeavors to elucidate the effects of dust exposure ...
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Open AccessHaldane topological spin-1 chains in a planar metal-organic framework
Haldane topological materials contain unique antiferromagnetic chains with symmetry-protected energy gaps. Such materials have potential applications in spintronics and future quantum computers. Haldane topolo...
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Open AccessAnalysis of factors affecting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese steel workers and risk assessment studies
The global incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly escalating, positioning it as a principal public health challenge with significant implications for population well-being. Given its ...
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Mathematical insights into the influence of interventions on sexually transmitted diseases
We establish a mathematical model to analyze what factors cause the epidemics of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and how to eliminate or mitigate them. According to the level of prevention awareness, we d...
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Assessing the impact of serostatus-dependent immunization on mitigating the spread of dengue virus
Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease that poses great threats to public health. We propose a compartmental model with primary and secondary infection and targeted vaccination to assess t...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Decoding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Using Multiple Regression Analysis with Socioeconomic Values
With the growth and development of COVID-19 and its variants, reaching a level of herd immunity is critically important for national security in public health. To deal with COVID-19, the United States has impl...
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Open AccessPulmonary effects of exposure to indium and its compounds: cross-sectional survey of exposed workers and experimental findings in rodents
Many studies have shown that occupational exposure to indium and its compounds could induce lung disease. Although animal toxicological studies and human epidemiological studies suggest indium exposure may cau...
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Open AccessYKL-39 is an independent prognostic factor in gastric adenocarcinoma and is associated with tumor-associated macrophage infiltration and angiogenesis
Gastric cancer has a high incidence and mortality rate. Angiogenesis is necessary for tumor infiltration and metastasis and affects patient prognosis. YKL-39 has monocyte chemotactic activity and pro-angiogeni...
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Long-Term Forecast of HIV/AIDS Epidemic in China with Fear Effect and 90-90-90 Strategies
We formulate a compartmental model considering behavioral changes of susceptible individuals due to fear to assess the transmission dynamics of HIV/AIDS in mainland China. Stability and uniform persistence are...
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Evaluating Strategies For Tuberculosis to Achieve the Goals of WHO in China: A Seasonal Age-Structured Model Study
Although great progress has been made in the prevention and mitigation of TB in the past 20 years, China is still the third largest contributor to the global burden of new TB cases, accounting for 833,000 new ...
