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The volume and structural covariance network of thalamic nuclei in patients with Wilson’s disease: an investigation of the association with neurological impairment
This study aimed to examine the volumes of thalamic nuclei and the intrinsic thalamic network in patients with Wilson's disease (WDs), and to explore the correlation between these volumes and the severity of n...
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Phase transitions of Yukawa systems under electric field
Molecular dynamics simulations have been employed to investigate the phase transition phenomena in three-dimensional strongly coupled Yukawa systems (SC-YSs) under the influence of an external uniaxial AC elec...
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Open AccessBalancing-oriented hydropower operation makes the clean energy transition more affordable and simultaneously boosts water security
Reservoir hydropower offers a compelling combination of stability and flexibility services for modern water and power grids. However, its operating flexibility is poorly characterized in energy system planning...
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Open AccessJoint analysis of phenotype-effect-generation identifies loci associated with grain quality traits in rice hybrids
Genetic improvement of grain quality is more challenging in hybrid rice than in inbred rice due to additional nonadditive effects such as dominance. Here, we describe a pipeline developed for joint analysis of...
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Diffusion coefficients of dusty plasmas in electric field
In this work, the effects of normalized electric field (E*) on parallel diffusion coefficients (D||) and perpendicular diffusion coefficients (D┴) are investigated through equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) sim...
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Diffusion coefficients of electrorheological complex (dusty) plasmas
Equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) simulations have been executed to investigate the parallel (D║) and perpendicular (D┴) diffusion coefficients for three-dimensional (3D) strongly coupled (SC) electrorheologic...
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Isobaric molar heat capacities of dimethyl carbonate and alkane binary mixtures at high pressures
Dimethyl carbonate is a promising gasoline additive for improving combustion efficiency and reducing soot formation. Isobaric molar heat capacities of binary mixtures of dimethyl carbonate + n-alkanes (C = 6,7,8)...
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A hybrid framework for forecasting monthly reservoir inflow based on machine learning techniques with dynamic climate forecasts, satellite-based data, and climate phenomenon information
In this study, we developed and evaluated a hybrid framework for reservoir inflow forecast. This framework is unprecedented, which integrates new quasi-globally available observation-, satellite-, or model-bas...
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Tuning the Molecular Structure and Transport Property of [bmim][Tf2N] Using Electric Field
In this work, the effects of electric field on the microstructure and transport property of [bmim][Tf2N] were simulated by molecular dynamics method to provide regulating strategy of required ionic liquid. The si...
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Thermodynamic and Economic Studies of a Combined Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery of Marine Diesel Engine
In the present study, the thermodynamic and economic performance of a combined thermodynamic cycle formed by an ORC and a Kalina cycle, which can simultaneously recover waste heat of exhaust gas and cooling wa...
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Open AccessComplex climate and network effects on internal migration in South Africa revealed by a network model
Climate variability and climate change influence human migration both directly and indirectly through a variety of channels that are controlled by individual and household socioeconomic, cultural, and psycholo...
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Confucianism and Democratization in South Korea: A Comparative Perspective
The debates in the past have focused on the question of whether Confucianism is in conflict or compatible with democracy. In recent years there has been an attempt to go beyond these two conventional models and e...
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A Multilevel Approach Linking Entrepreneurial Contexts to Subjective Well-Being: Evidence from Rural Chinese Entrepreneurs
This study introduces a multilevel theoretical framework that explains spatially bounded relationships between social and institutional factors and entrepreneurs’ subjective well-being. Using a sample of 4600 ...
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Open AccessAcceleration of western Arctic sea ice loss linked to the Pacific North American pattern
Recent rapid Arctic sea-ice reduction has been well documented in observations, reconstructions and model simulations. However, the rate of sea ice loss is highly variable in both time and space. The western A...
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Isothermal titration calorimetry in a 3D-printed microdevice
Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) can benefit from operating in miniaturized devices as they enable quantitative, low-cost measurements with reduced analysis time and reagents consumption. However, most o...
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Open AccessSolar and wind energy enhances drought resilience and groundwater sustainability
Water scarcity brings tremendous challenges to achieving sustainable development of water resources, food, and energy security, as these sectors are often in competition, especially during drought. Overcoming ...
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Kinetic Study of the Ferrosilicon Nitriding Process
The ferrosilicon nitride used for steelmaking has been synthesized by direct nitriding. The relationship between the reaction temperature and nitriding effect was investigated. The results show that the initia...
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Axial Compression Behavior of the High-Strength Concrete Squat Wall with Distributed Steel Tubes
Three high-strength concrete walls with distributed steel tubes (HC-DST squat walls) and three high-strength concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) were tested to study the mechanical behavior of this type of squ...
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Selection and Evaluation of Dry and Isentropic Organic Working Fluids Used in Organic Rankine Cycle Based on the Turning Point on Their Saturated Vapor Curves
The organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is a popular technique used in the utilization of low-grade thermal energy. Among wet, dry, and isentropic organic working fluids, the latter two types are more appropriate for ...
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“Orderly Political Participation” in China
This chapter provides an in-depth examination of Chinese “orderly political participation” so as to develop an understanding of how political participation in China is developed, regulated, and governed, how v...
