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Solvothermal Synthesis of PtNi Nanoparticle Thin Film Cathode with Superior Thermal Stability for Low Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
This work adopts solvothermal synthesis to fabricate PtNi nanoparticles as thin film cathodes with superior resistance against thermally driven agglomeration for low temperature solid oxide fuel cells (LT-SOFC...
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Open AccessLINC00665 promotes the progression and immune evasion of lung cancer by facilitating the translation of TCF7 protein through dependence on IRES
To investigate the influence of LINC00665 on the development and immune evasion of lung cancer.
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Open AccessA network meta-analysis of psychological interventions for children and adolescents after natural and man-made disasters
Children and adolescents, after natural and man-made disasters, often exhibit various psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues, showing a range of clinical symptoms related to post-traumatic stress diso...
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Sensitive detection of choline and nicotine in real samples by switching upconversion luminescence
Nicotine (3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)pyridine) is one of the most common addictive substances, causing the trace detection of nicotine to be very necessary. Herein, we designed and prepared a functionalized na...
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Intelligent alert system for predicting invasive mechanical ventilation needs via noninvasive parameters: employing an integrated machine learning method with integration of multicenter databases
The use of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is crucial in rescuing patients with respiratory dysfunction. Accurately predicting the demand for IMV is vital for clinical decision-making. However, current t...
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Open AccessRisk Factors Associated with Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks After Intrathecal Drug Delivery System and an External Pump Implantation in Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study
To determine risk factors associated with postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSFLs) after intrathecal drug delivery system (IDDS) and external pump implantation.
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Open AccessAssessing intrinsic capacity in Taiwan: Initial psychometric properties of the Integrated Care for Older People Screening Tool for Taiwanese (ICOPES-TW)
The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed the concept of intrinsic capacity (comprising composite physical and mental capacity) which aligns with their concepts of healthy aging and functional ability. Cons...
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Open AccessPredicting frequency deviation of a crystal oscillator based on long short-term memory network and transfer learning technique
Crystal oscillators are fundamental to an extensive range of electronic systems, spanning computers, mobile phones, and automotive electronics. Their significance is accentuated in high-precision applications ...
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Optimization of complex surface milling parameters based on HSS-MFM and OBL-NSGA-II
Complex curved parts are widely used in some critical engineering equipment with high service performance, but machining such parts in computer numerical control (CNC) often has a series of problems such as un...
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Open AccessAntiferromagnetic magnonic charge current generation via ultrafast optical excitation
Néel spin-orbit torque allows a charge current pulse to efficiently manipulate the Néel vector in antiferromagnets, which offers a unique opportunity for ultrahigh density information storage with high speed. ...
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Open AccessBrood success of sex-role-reversed pheasant-tailed jacanas: the effects of social polyandry, seasonality, and male mating order
Multiple mating by avian females may increase hatching and overall brood success; however, reproductive effort and parental investment are costly, and females may be gradually depleted, with lowered outputs ov...
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Open AccessA simple scoring algorithm based on intrinsic capacity for functional ability in community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan
Intrinsic capacity (IC) is a comprehensive indicator of the overall well-being of older adults, and assessing of IC can help identify early stage of disability and tailor intervention to individual needs. Howe...
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Open AccessA basaloid carcinoma with multilocular thymic cyst mimicking a mediastinal teratoma
This case report details a rare thymic basaloid carcinoma initially misinterpreted as a mediastinal teratoma, underscoring the diagnostic challenges posed by such tumors. A 71-year-old female presented with an...
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Open AccessTransplantation of gut microbiota derived from patients with schizophrenia induces schizophrenia-like behaviors and dysregulated brain transcript response in mice
Schizophrenia (SCZ), as a neurodevelopmental disorder and devastating disease, affects approximately 1% of the world population. Although numerous studies have attempted to elucidate the causes of SCZ occurren...
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Clinical efficacy of laparoscopic Lich–Gregoir versus transvesicoscopic Cohen reimplantation for ureterobladder junction malformations in children
To assess the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic Lich–Gregoir (LLG) and transvesicoscopic Cohen reimplantation (TCR) in the treatment of vesicoureteral junction obstruction (VUJO) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).
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Open AccessLarge-scale causal analysis of gut microbiota and six common complications of diabetes: a mendelian randomization study
This study aimed to reveal the association between the gut microbiota (GM) and six diabetic complications: diabetic hypoglycemia; ketoacidosis; nephropathy; neuropathy; retinopathy; and Charcot’s foot.
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Open AccessProcessing Challenges and Delamination Prevention Methods in Titanium-Steel DED 3D Printing
Direct Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing has gained significant importance in various industries due to its ability to fabricate complex and functional parts with reduced material waste, and to repair existi...
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Positive Association Between Serum Concentration of 4-Tertiary-octylphenol and Oxidation of DNA and Lipid in Adolescents and Young Adults
4-Tertiary-octylphenol (4-t-OP), a frequently utilized alkylphenol, is extensively utilized in a wide range of consumer goods. While experimental research has demonstrated that 4-t-OP exposure leads to increas...
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The Association Among Urinary Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate Metabolites, Serum Lipid Profiles, and Serum Apoptotic Microparticles in a Young Taiwanese Population
Prior research has suggested that exposure to Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) may impact lipid metabolism. However, no previous studies have investigated the relationship between DEHP exposure and newly ide...
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Study of the shear-band evolution across the interface between different spatial scales
Much research has been performed for multiscale modeling and simulation of physical phenomena, but it is still a challenging task to effectively describe the evolution of failure across the interface between d...
