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Nonlinear vibration and stability analysis of a dual-disk rotor-bearing system under multiple frequency excitations
This paper aims to investigate the nonlinear vibration characteristics and stability of a dual-disk rotor-bearing system under multi-frequency excitations. A 4-degree-of-freedom dynamic model is established us...
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Density Tuning in Conjunction with Pelletizing of Reductants for Enhanced Recovery from Copper Smelting Slag
High-efficiency reduction of Fe3O4 particles in molten copper slag is the key for recovering slag-entrained copper, although restrained by the sluggish reaction kinetics of commercial powdery reductants with low ...
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Gait Characteristics and Adaptation Strategies of Ants with Missing Legs
This paper systematically studies the movement behavior changes of Camponotus japonicus under one or two leg injuries. Firstly, a linear motion channel matching the size of the ants’ legs was designed, and the...
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High-entropy hybrid perovskites with disordered organic moieties for perovskite solar cells
High-entropy materials consisting of disordered multiple components can exhibit enhanced materials properties compared with their individual constituents. Although various high-entropy materials have been deve...
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Unsettling wildness: seafood consumption in new materialism
Seafood consumption is crucial for global nutrition, but the decline of wild marine fisheries necessitates aquaculture to meet the rising demand. Nevertheless, the pervasive preference for wild seafood among C...
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Bifunctional noble-metal-free cocatalyst coating enabling better coupling of photocatalytic CO2 reduction and H2O oxidation on direct Z-scheme heterojunction
Selective loading of spatially separated redox cocatalysts on direct Z-scheme heterojunctions holds great promise for advancing the efficiency of artificial photosynthesis, which however is limited to the phot...
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Clinical Application of Long-Pulsed 800-Nm Diode Laser Depilation Technology on Microtia Reconstruction in 965 Patients
The issue of hair growth on reconstructed ears has been a matter of concern for both patients and surgeons, despite the notable progress made in microtia reconstruction technology in recent times.
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Quantification of testicular fat content: the value of evaluating testicular function after cryptorchidism surgery
To investigate the correlation between testicular fat content (TFC) and sex hormone levels in patients with cryptorchidism and its value in assessing postsurgical testicular function.
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The LYin lying tendency scale: capturing individual differences in selfish, altruistic, and social-acceptance lying tendencies
Heterogeneity in lying behaviors is well documented in previous studies. However, previous assessment tools mainly lack consideration of various types of lies that would substantially change the nature of lies...
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Economic and carbon emission assessment of compostable plastics as a substitute for petrochemical plastics: a case study in Yunnan Province
In the context of a circular economy, efficient resource utilization is crucial for promoting sustainable development. This study employs a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model to explore the economic an...
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Open AccessSex-differential cognitive performance on MCCB of youth with BD-II depression
Recent evidences have shown sex-differential cognitive deficits in bipolar disorder (BD) and differences in cognitions across BD subtypes. However, the sex-specific effect on cognitive impairment in BD subtype...
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The Effect of Section Enlargement with Cementitious Grout on the Eccentric Compression Behavior of RC Columns
The use of cementitious grout to enlarge the member size represents a method for strengthening RC columns, addressing limitations inherent in traditional section enlargement techniques. This study conducted ex...
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Application and Uncertainty Analysis of Data-Driven and Process-Based Evapotranspiration Models Across Various Ecosystems
Uncertainty analysis of evapotranspiration models is essential in hydrological modeling, particularly given the limited use of process-based models and ensemble algorithms for evapotranspiration estimation. In...
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Open AccessShifts in magnetic mineral assemblages support ocean deoxygenation before the end-Permian mass extinction
Expansion of oceanic anoxia is a prevailing hypothesis for driving the marine end-Permian mass extinction and is mainly based on isotopic geochemical proxies. However, long-term oceanic redox conditions before...
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Open AccessCRISPR–Cas9 applications in T cells and adoptive T cell therapies
T cell immunity is central to contemporary cancer and autoimmune therapies, encompassing immune checkpoint blockade and adoptive T cell therapies. Their diverse characteristics can be reprogrammed by different...
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Nickel Sulfide Modified NiCu Nanoalloy with Excellent Oxygen Evolution Reaction Properties Prepared through Electrospinning and Heat Treatment
Ni2+/Cu2+/SO42−/polyvinyl alcohol precursor fibers with uniform diameters were prepared through electrospinning. Nickel-based composite nanoalloys containing Ni, Cu, and S were prepared through heat treatment in ...
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Biomarkers of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: quantitative analysis of whole-brain tissue component volumes, intelligence scores, ADOS-CSS, and ages of first-word production and walking onset
Preschooling is a critical time for intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); thus, we analyzed brain tissue component volumes (BTCVs) and clinical indicators in preschool children with ASD...
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The coupling study between multi-channel laser diodes and multimode fiber in a fiber pump laser
Fiber pump lasers are widely used in a variety of fields, such as optical fiber communication, national defense, and medical beauty due to their high beam quality and intense laser energy. However, the alignme...
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Open AccessSimulation and feasibility assessment of a green hydrogen supply chain: a case study in Oman
The transition to sustainable energy is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts. This study addresses this imperative by simulating a green hydrogen supply chain tailored for residential cooking in Oman....
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Open AccessCombining fuzzy MCDM with Kano model and FMEA: a novel 3-phase MCDM method for reliable assessment
In the circular economy era, this study addresses sustainable business management for high-investment and long-life cycle projects, where accurate and reliable assessments are crucial to ensuring successful ou...
