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Long-range Pt-Ni dual sites boost hydrogen evolution through optimizing the adsorption configuration
Elaborated design of catalytic systems with a specifically tailored site distance to match the intermediates could substantially improve reaction kinetics and boost catalytic activity under unfavorable reactio...
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Atomic-Scale Investigation on the Formation of MgAl2O4–MnS Inclusions in 304 Stainless Steel Based on Multi-scale Characterization and First-Principle Calculation
Inclusions in steel have an important effect on steel properties. Al2O3 is a common inclusion in steel, resulting in stress concentration in steel products. Mg treatments can transform Al2O3 into small and disper...
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A longitudinal examination of WeChat usage intensity, behavioral engagement, and cross-cultural adjustment among international students in China
WeChat is a highly popular social media in China and many other Asian countries, but little is known about its effectiveness in facilitating international students’ academic and social functioning. Hence, the ...
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Open AccessPrevalence and associated factors of insomnia symptoms among pregnant women in the third trimester in a moderately develo** region of China
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the general population, especially among pregnant women, and it is considered a major public health issue. Not only can it cause mental and physical problems in pr...
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The dual processes of health impairment and motivation in international student adjustment in China: insights from a demands-resources model
China has become one of the leading study abroad destinations worldwide. Recent research also indicates that international students encounter diverse life challenges and mental health issues in China. Therefor...
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Prenatal diagnosis of a case with complete and uniform tetrasomy 12p by the utility of noninvasive prenatal testing
To report a rare type of Pallister-Killian syndrome (PKS) diagnosed prenatally by the utility of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
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Open AccessFear of childbirth and its determinants in pregnant women in the third trimester: a cross-sectional study
Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a prevalent issue among pregnant women and significantly relates to adverse outcomes for the mother and child. However, it is not clear the prevalence and risk factors of FOC among ...
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Description of Formations Fault Activity Characteristics and Genesis Mechanism Using of Paleogeomorphic Restoration Techniques
The Xujiaweizi Fault Depression has experienced multiple stages of tectonic activity and its geological conditions are complex. Palaeogeomorphic restoration can provide a new idea for efficient exploration of ...
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The PIWI-specific insertion module helps load longer piRNAs for translational activation essential for male fertility
PIWI-clade proteins harness piRNAs of 24–33 nt in length. Of great puzzles are how PIWI-clade proteins incorporate piRNAs of different sizes and whether the size matters to PIWI/piRNA function. Here we report ...
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A social cognitive model predicting international students’ cross-cultural adjustment in China
Guided by Lent’s (Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51, 482–509, 2004) social cognitive model of well-being, we proposed a conceptual model for international students sojourning in China, with proactive personali...
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Open AccessRotating behind security: an enhanced authentication protocol for IoT-enabled devices in distributed cloud computing architecture
With the continuous progress of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, IoT devices have gradually penetrated all aspects of life. However, due to rapid data growth, IoT devices with limited memory resources ...
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A Novel “Two-Step” γ → α′L → β Phase Transformation Method for Dicalcium Silicate in AOD Slag for Improving Hydration Activity
Regulating the phase transformation of γ → β in dicalcium silicate (C2S) can effectively improve the hydration activity and recycling rate of AOD slag; however, the evolution law for γ → β in C2S has not been ext...
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The Novel Fluorescent Probe Toward Yttrium(III) and its Bioimaging
In this paper, the novel fluorescence probe XP based on Schiff-base was designed, synthesized and characterized, which could detect Y3+selectively and sensitively. The recognition mechanism of XP toward Y3+ was s...
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Reversible image watermarking algorithm based on reverse histogram translation
Medical, military and other fields need high degrees of security and privacy for images. Aiming at the problems of low embedding rate and low visual quality of the traditional reversible image watermarking bas...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Universal Design of ICTs and Equal Right for Elderly People
There is a big gap between the digitalization level of the whole world and the ICT systems the elderly use in the whole Europe. Faced with this challenge, Universal Design (UD) as sustainable design has become...
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Multiple Faults Detection Algorithm Based on REKF for GNSS/INS Integrated Navigation
An improved multiple faults detection algorithm which is based on robust extended Kalman filter (REKF) is developed in this paper for the purpose of solving the problem that classical receiver autonomous integ...
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Sustainable Communities with Smart Meters. A Statistical Measurement Model to Cope with Electricity Consumers’ Behavior
The mentality of electricity consumers is one of the most important entities that needs to be addressed when co** with balancing issues in operating the power systems. Consumers are used to being completely ...
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Open AccessCo-learner presence and praise alters the effects of learner-generated explanation on learning from video lectures
Learning from video lectures is becoming a prevalent learning activity in formal and informal settings. However, relatively little research has been carried out on the interactions of learning strategies and s...
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Full Coverage Path Planning Methods of Harvesting Robot with Multi-Objective Constraints
Focusing on the low efficiency and weak universality in autonomous path planning of harvesting robots during the process of irregular farmland operations, a full coverage path planning method based on multi-ob...
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Open AccessConceptual framework for the insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae by transcriptomic profiling, a case study of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Insect metamorphosis from larvae to pupae is one of the most important stages of insect life history. Relatively comprehensive information related to gene transcription profiles during lepidopteran metamorphos...
