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Characteristics of the oral microbiota in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease with unknown etiology that is considered to be related to environmental and genetic factors. The aim of this study was to clarify the oral microflora c...
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Open AccessImmature characteristics of the East Anatolian Fault Zone from SAR, GNSS and strong motion data of the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquake doublet
On February 6, 2023, an Mw 7.9 earthquake occurred in the western section of the East Anatolia Fault Zone (EAFZ). It was subsequently followed by an Mw 7.7 earthquake on the northern branch of the EAFZ, known ...
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Deformation and stability analysis of the ancient Da’ao landslide revealed by InSAR and model simulation
Recurrence of large-scale ancient landslides often manifests as catastrophic events, so it is important to assess their stability by monitoring the deformation process. In this study, the Da’ao ancient landsli...
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Effect of Central Multiphase Microstructure of Thick Plates on Work Hardening and Crack Propagation
The effect of multiphase microstructure in the center segregation zones (CSZ) of high-strength steel thick plates on work hardening characteristics and crack initiation/propagation were studied. Microstructure...
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Thermally conductive silicone rubber used as insulation coating through incremental curing and the effects of thermal filler on its mechanical and thermal properties
With the rapid development of the electronics, communication, and energy industries, there is an increasing demand for flexible materials with high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties. Si...
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Open AccessWhole genome sequencing identifies genetic variants associated with neurogenic inflammation in rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with high incidence rate. Although genetic predisposition to rosacea is suggested by existing evidence, the genetic basis remains largely unknown. Here we presen...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Optimal Design of Rail Support Structure for Mountain Rail Transport Vehicle
The rail transport vehicle is a solution for the transportation of heavy materials in mountainous areas. The support scheme of the rail is the key and difficult point of the design, but unified design criterio...
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Bifurcation and Pattern Formation in an Activator–Inhibitor Model with Non-local Dispersal
In this paper, by approximating the non-local spatial dispersal equation by an associated reaction–diffusion system, an activator–inhibitor model with non-local dispersal is transformed into a reaction–diffusi...
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Open AccessStraw mulching for enhanced water use efficiency and economic returns from soybean fields in the Loess Plateau China
Water shortages threaten agricultural sustainability in the semi-arid areas of the Loess Plateau. Judicious mulching management can improve water conservation practices to alleviate this issue while increasing...
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Preparation, characterization and stability of nanoliposomes loaded with peptides from defatted walnut (Juglans regia L.) meal
This study aimed to encapsulate walnut peptides with different molecular weights (crude peptides, 5–10 kDa and < 5 kDa) within nanoliposomes. The peptides with molecular weight (MW) of 5–10 kDa (F2) was chosen...
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Prediction of surgical margin width using Mohs micrographic surgery for extramammary Paget’s disease based on clinicopathological parameters: classification tree analysis of 150 cases
Extramammary Paget’s disease (EMPD) frequently extends beyond clinical borders, causing a high recurrence rate. Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has been used for management of EMPD, but its efficiency is compr...
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Open AccessThe role of lung ultrasound B-lines and serum KL-6 in the screening and follow-up of rheumatoid arthritis patients for an identification of interstitial lung disease: review of the literature, proposal for a preliminary algorithm, and clinical application to cases
Screening and follow-up of interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA-ILD) is a challenge in clinical practice. In fact, the majority of RA-ILD patients are asymptomatic and optimal too...
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Synthesis of NiMoO4@Co3O4 hierarchical nanostructure arrays on reduced graphene oxide/Ni foam as binder-free electrode for asymmetric supercapacitor
Currently, substantial attention has been concentrated on the preparation and practical application of complex hierarchical nanostructure composite, which exhibits excellent electrochemical properties compared...
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Simple preparation of carboxymethyl cellulose-based ionic conductive hydrogels for highly sensitive, stable and durable sensors
Ionic conductive hydrogels have recently been increasingly studied due to their broad applications in sensing and flexible devices. Nevertheless, it is still a challenge to simply develop an ionic conductive h...
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Three-dimensional thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled modeling of thermal anomalies before the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake
Pre-seismic thermal anomalies have been widely reported, however, there is still no unified understanding of their causes or physical mechanisms. To clarify whether subsurface fluid convection and rock deforma...
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Open AccessImpacts of genomic research on soybean improvement in East Asia
It has been commonly accepted that soybean domestication originated in East Asia. Although East Asia has the historical merit in soybean production, the USA has become the top soybean producer in the world sin...
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Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia as initial presentation of primary Sjögren’s syndrome: a case report and literature review
Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP) is a new histopathological pattern of acute lung injury first described by Beasley et al. in 2002. Hallmarks of pathological findings are characterized by the pr...
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Coseismic Fault Slip of the September 16, 2015 Mw 8.3 Illapel, Chile Earthquake Estimated from InSAR Data
The complete surface deformation of 2015 Mw 8.3 Illapel, Chile earthquake is obtained using SAR interferograms obtained for descending and ascending Sentinel-1 orbits. We find that the Illapel event is predominan...
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Coseismic Fault Slip of the September 16, 2015 Mw 8.3 Illapel, Chile Earthquake Estimated from InSAR Data
The complete surface deformation of 2015 Mw 8.3 Illapel, Chile earthquake is obtained using SAR interferograms obtained for descending and ascending Sentinel-1 orbits. We find that the Illapel event is predominan...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Effect of High Magnetic Field on the Pearlite Transformation of Hypoeutectoid Steel
Effect of a high magnetic field of 8T on the pearlite transformation was investigated in a Fe-0.4mass%C steel. It was found that a magnetic field of 8T can promote the pearlite transformation, reduce the final...
