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By studying the light isotopic compositions of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, combined with previous research results on the ore-forming source of the deposit, the authors try to uncover its metallogenic origin...
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Little is known about the effects of night shifts and their interactions with genetic factors on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this study, we aim to investigate relationships between long-te...
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By studying both the microscopic physical and chemical typomorphic characteristics of typical mineral pyrite samples associated with representative gold deposits on the north-central margin of the North China ...
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Co-branding is an effective way for companies to expand their market and increase brand awareness. To study the conditions for a co-branding strategy, we develop a two-stage differential game model involving t...
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Open AccessA large-scale data security detection method based on continuous time graph embedding framework
Graph representation learning has made significant strides in various fields, including sociology and biology, in recent years. However, the majority of research has focused on static graphs, neglecting the te...
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Open AccessThe emerging role of epigenetic regulation in the progression of silicosis
Silicosis is one of the most severe occupational diseases worldwide and is characterized by silicon nodules and diffuse pulmonary fibrosis. However, specific treatments for silicosis are still lacking at prese...
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EthMB+: A Tamper-Proof Data Query Model Based on B+ Tree and Merkle Tree
The rise of cryptocurrencies has brought blockchain technology into wide focus. Because of its immutable, traceable and consistent protocol, it provides a new solution for trusted data storage and decentralize...
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Extensive application of nanomaterials has dramatically increased the risk of silica nanoparticle (SiNP, SiO2) exposure, yet their biological effect on reproduction has not been fully elucidated. By tracking the ...
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Joint effects of predation risk and food nutrient on sexual and asexual reproductions, and morphological defenses of freshwater rotifer Brachionus calyciflorus
Ecological stoichiometry predicts that the extent to which herbivores are limited by nutrients depends on their metabolic demands. Nonconsumptive effects (NCEs) caused by predators have been demonstrated to tr...
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Multi-scale Dense Object Detection in Remote Sensing Imagery Based on Keypoints
Object detection is a popular topic of computer vision and has attracted increasing attention in the field of remote sensing. However, object detection in remote sensing imagery is a very challenging task. Man...
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Does inducible defense mitigate physiological stress responses of prey to predation risk?
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Automatic Cloud Detection Based on Deep Learning from AVHRR Data
Thanks to the development of satellite remote sensing technology, more observing data are acquired and can be used for various purposes. However, statistical data show that half of the earth’s surface is cover...
