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Effects of particle size and oil-immersed concentration on the dust layer minimum ignition temperature and combustion characteristics of oil-immersed coal
This paper studied the minimum ignition temperature of the dust layer (MITL) of oil-immersed coal and the heat effect and apparent activation energy (Ea) of raw coal and oil-immersed coal. Based upon the results,...
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Open AccessIL-1β promotes esophageal squamous cell carcinoma growth and metastasis through FOXO3A by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway
Esophageal cancer is a common type of cancer that poses a significant threat to human health. While the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β has been known to contribute to the development of various types of tumor...
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High-performance sodium storage for cobalt phosphide composite array electrodes
Transition metal phosphides hold great potential as sodium-ion batteries anode materials owing to their high theoretical capacity and modest plateau. However, volume changes and low intrinsic conductivity seri...
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Open AccessStrategies for adaptation to high light in plants
Plants absorb light energy for photosynthesis via photosystem complexes in their chloroplasts. However, excess light can damage the photosystems and decrease photosynthetic output, thereby inhibiting plant gro...
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Interactive semantics neural networks for skeleton-based human interaction recognition
Skeleton-based human interaction recognition is a formidable challenge that demands the capability to discern spatial, temporal, and interactive features. However, current research still faces some limitations...
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Open AccessEffect of stress urinary incontinence on vaginal microbial communities
Postpartum women often experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and vaginal microbial dysbiosis, which seriously affect women’s physical and mental health. Understanding the relationship between SUI and va...
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Open AccessComparative analysis of microbial composition and functional characteristics in dental plaque and saliva of oral cancer patients
The oral cavity is home to various ecological niches, each with its own unique microbial composition. Understanding the microbial communities and gene composition in different ecological niches within the oral...
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Insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the different heat tolerance of the scleractinian coral Pavona decussata
The increasing threat of ocean warming has led to the more frequent endangerment of coral reefs, including the heat-tolerant Pavona decussata. To shed light on the molecular mechanisms involved in the response of...
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Multi-model ensemble of CMIP6 projections for future extreme climate changes in wheat production regions of China
With global climate warming, extreme climate events are becoming more frequent, posing a great threat to crop production. In this study, twelve extreme climate indices (ECIs) were defined to characterize clima...
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Open AccessLaser-upgraded coal tar for smart pavements in road and bridge monitoring applications
The implementation of an intelligent road network system requires many sensors for acquiring data from roads, bridges, and vehicles, thereby enabling comprehensive monitoring and regulation of road networks. G...
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Open AccessA small-molecule TNIK inhibitor targets fibrosis in preclinical and clinical models
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an aggressive interstitial lung disease with a high mortality rate. Putative drug targets in IPF have failed to translate into effective therapies at the clinical level. ...
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Influence of the Acoustic Liner in Large Eddy Simulation of Longitudinal Thermoacoustic Instability in a Model Annular Combustor
Although extensive efforts have been made to dampen the thermoacoustic instability, successfully controlling the pressure oscillations in modern gas turbines or aeroengines remains challenging. The influence o...
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Appearance, Microstructure, and Bioactive Components of Bletilla striata Tuber as Affected by Different Drying Methods
Bletilla striata is widely used as healthy food and herbal medicine for its hemostasis, anti-ulcer, promoting wound healing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune regulatory functions. Drying methods affec...
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Fabrication of SnO2/TiO2 composite by a chemical co-precipitation method for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of methylene blue
In the present research, the Tin dioxide/Titanium dioxide (SnO2/TiO2) composite has been successfully fabricated by a chemical co-precipitation method. SnO2/TiO2 composite precursors were calcined at different te...
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A modified CEUS risk stratification model for adnexal masses with solid components: prospective multicenter study and risk adjustment
To evaluate the additional advantages of integrating contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) into the Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS) ultrasound (US) for the characterization of adnexal lesions ...
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Open AccessHeterogeneity of work alienation and its relationship with job embeddedness among Chinese nurses: a cross-sectional study using latent profile analysis
To identify the distinct profiles of work alienation among Chinese nurses, examine the demographic factors associated with profile memberships, and then explore the relationship between latent categories of wo...
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Open AccessTextbook oncologic outcomes are associated with increased overall survival in patients with pancreatic head cancer after undergoing laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
Textbook oncologic outcomes (TOO) have been used to evaluate long-term oncologic outcomes for patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) but not laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). The aim of the stud...
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A spatial weather generator based on conditional deep convolution generative adversarial nets (cDCGAN)
High-resolution weather data is crucial for assessing future climate change impacts on local environments, yet downscaling low-resolution Global Climate Models (GCMs) outputs and addressing associated uncertai...
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Study on the Design of Interior Lighting for the Environmental Satisfaction of Patients in Wards
Background: At present, the quality of the indoor environment in hospitals is attracting a lot of attention from society in order to improve the recovery and well-being of patients due to the requirements of heal...
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Validation of a built-in software in automatically reconstructing the tomographic images of the levator ani muscle
Transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) is an effective tool for evaluating the integrity of the levator ani muscle (LAM). Several operating steps are required to obtain the standard multi-slice image of the LAM, whic...
