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Open AccessA new nomogram based on ultrasound and clinical features for distinguishing epididymal tuberculosis and nontuberculous epididymitis
Using ultrasound findings and clinical characteristics, we constructed and validated a new nomogram for distinguishing epididymal tuberculosis from nontuberculous epididymitis, both of which share similar symp...
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Semantically realizing discovery and composition for RESTful web services
The processes of service discovery and composition are crucial tasks in application development driven by Web Services. However, with RESTful Web Service replacing SOAP-based Web Service as the dominant servic...
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Distributed swarm control for multi-robot systems inspired by shepherding behaviors
Swarming behaviors play an eminent role in both biological and engineering research, and show great potential applications in many emerging fields. Traditional swarming models still lack integrity, uniformity,...
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Numerical Research on Aerosol Transport and Deposition Inside a Heat Exchanger Tube Based on Lagrange Methodology
The passive containment cooling system adopted in advanced light water reactors can enhance the natural removal of suspended aerosols inside containment during accidents. The primary removal mechanism is the d...
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Open AccessThe combined treatment with ketogenic diet and metformin slows tumor growth in two mouse models of triple negative breast cancer
Many tumors contain hypoxic microenvironments caused by inefficient tumor vascularization. Hypoxic tumors have been shown to resist conventional cancer therapies. Hypoxic cancer cells rely on glucose to meet t...
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Open AccessExploring the resilience development of secondary school English teacher-researchers: a Chinese case study
Teacher education research has recognised the importance of teacher resilience. However, the development of language teacher-researchers resilience remains in its early stages. To address this gap, this study ...
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Open AccessGut microbiome remodeling and metabolomic profile improves in response to protein pacing with intermittent fasting versus continuous caloric restriction
The gut microbiome (GM) modulates body weight/composition and gastrointestinal functioning; therefore, approaches targeting resident gut microbes have attracted considerable interest. Intermittent fasting (IF)...
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Open AccessGenome-wide identification and analysis of the cotton ALDH gene family
Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) are a family of enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of aldehyde molecules into the corresponding carboxylic acid, regulate the balance of aldehydes and protect plants from the p...
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Open AccessExploring the mechanism of **lida granules against type 2 diabetes mellitus by an integrative pharmacology strategy
**lida granule (JLD) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the mechanism of JLD treatment for T2DM is not fully revealed. In this ...
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Superhydrophilic and Oil-Resistant SiO2/PU Fiber Membrane for Oil-In-Water Emulsion Separation under Gravity
A polyurethane membrane with interlayer channels was developed through electrospinning to separate oily sewage. To enhance its hydrophilicity, hydrophilic silica particles were grafted onto the fiber surface, ...
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Map** the risk factors, pathogens, and antibiotic of pharyngocutaneous fistula in patients after neck open surgery
Current literature lacks consensus on risk factors for pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF), and empirical antibiotic guidelines for PCF are limited. The aim of this study was to reduce the incidence of PCF and imp...
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Open AccessTargeting Mitochondrial Complex I Deficiency in MPP+/MPTP-induced Parkinson’s Disease Cell Culture and Mouse Models by Transducing Yeast NDI1 Gene
MPTP (1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine), original found in synthetic heroin, causes Parkinson’s disease (PD) in human through its metabolite MPP+ by inhibiting complex I of mitochondrial respiratory c...
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Open AccessThe long-term cost-effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide versus sitagliptin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in China
To estimate the long-term cost-effectiveness of once-weekly semaglutide versus sitagliptin as an add-on therapy for type 2 diabetes patients inadequately controlled on metformin in China, to better inform heal...
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Open AccessCarbohydrate quality, not quantity, linked to reduced colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in US populations: evidence from a prospective study
Carbohydrates have been implicated in colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, but the specific impact of carbohydrate quality and quantity on CRC susceptibility in US populations remains unclear.
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The effects of community-based home health care on the physical and mental health of older adults with chronic diseases
This study aimed to explore the effects of community-based home health care (HHC) on the physical and mental health of older adults with chronic diseases in China.
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Phytoremediation of contaminants in urban soils: a review
Accelerated urbanization has induced the accumulation of toxic substances in urban soils, calling for sustainable remediation methods such as phytoremediation. Here, we review the phytoremediation of contamina...
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An analysis of lncRNAs related to fiber quality and the discovery of their target genes in a Gossypium hirsutum line with Gossypium mustelinum introgression
Analysis of fiber quality lncRNAs and their target genes from a pair of Gossypium mustelinum near-isogenic lines provide new prospects for improving the fiber quality of Upland cotton.
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Open AccessExploring clinical indicator variations in stroke patients with multiple risk factors: focus on hypertension and inflammatory reactions
Stroke stands as the second leading cause of death worldwide. Currently, extensive research has been conducted on stroke risk factors. However, when stroke patients contend with multiple risk factors, the impa...
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Open AccessEstablishing and validation of the VBV score for assessing Lung ground-glass nodules based on high-resolution computed tomography
The widespread utilization of chest High-resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) has prompted detection of pulmonary ground-glass nodules (GGNs) in otherwise asymptomatic individuals. We aimed to establish a sim...
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Open AccessIntegrative study of pulmonary microbiome, transcriptome and clinical outcomes in Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
This study aimed to investigate the interactions among three core elements of respiratory infection—pathogen, lung microbiome, and host response—and their avocation with the severity and outcomes of Mycoplasma pn...
