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A polyurethane coating using CoMOF-BTA metal-organic framework for active protection of AA2024-T3
CoMOF-BTA, a new metal-organic framework with inherent corrosion inhibition ability was prepared via a one-step solvothermal process and characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared ...
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Identification and prevalence investigation of cyathocotylid trematode (Trematoda: Digenea: Cyathocotylidae) in Carassius auratus in Wuhu, China
The family Cyathocotylidae trematode is a world-widely distributed parasite whose adults are mainly found in fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals in both freshwater and marine environments. However, little is kn...
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A sandwich-like structure hybrid coating of cold galvanizing coating/polydopamine on hot-dip galvanized steel with enhanced adhesion and corrosion resistance
This study aims to enhance the adhesion strength and anti-corrosion performance of the cold galvanizing coating (CGC) applied on the hot-dip galvanized steel (HDG). Polydopamine (PDA) is deposited on the HDG s...
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An enzymatic biofuel cell with optimized structure for enhancing dissolved oxygen concentration and mass transfer
Enzymatic biofuel cells are regarded as a promising method to meet the increasing demand for the power source. However, low output power is still a problem to be overcome in this field. Here, we constructed a ...
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Open AccessUltrafine Vacancy-Rich Nb2O5 Semiconductors Confined in Carbon Nanosheets Boost Dielectric Polarization for High-Attenuation Microwave Absorption
The integration of nano-semiconductors into electromagnetic wave absorption materials is a highly desirable strategy for intensifying dielectric polarization loss; achieving high-attenuation microwave absorpti...
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Phthirus pubis (Anoplura: Phthiridae) infestation of the palpebral margin and scalp hair in an infant
This paper reports a rare case of Phthirus pubis infestation of the palpebral margin and scalp hair in an 8-month-old infant. Under the microscope, the lice were observed to have a short and wide, crab-like shape...
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Open AccessPrevalence of visual impairment in older people living with dementia and its impact: a sco** review
Visual impairment (VI) and dementia both increase with age, and it is likely that many older people are living with both conditions. This sco** review aims to investigate the prevalence and types of VI among...
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Digital finance and regional green innovation: evidence from Chinese cities
Digital finance realizes the combination of finance and technology, makes up for many deficiencies of traditional finance, and brings opportunities for green and innovative development. However, systematic res...
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Open AccessWhat is an appropriate gestational weight gain for women with gestational diabetes mellitus: based on the adverse pregnancy outcomes of over 12 thousand participants?
Evidence showed possible benefits of a less gestational weight gain (GWG) than the US Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendation in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) pregnancy. Here, we aimed to explore an a...
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Morphological and Molecular Identification of Oestrus ovis (Diptera: Oestridae) Larvae Collected from a Chinese Patient with Conjunctival Myiasis
Human conjunctival myiasis, which is often misdiagnosed or missed clinically, is commonly caused by Oestrus ovis larvae. Here, pathogenic identification was performed for two maggots collected from a patient from...
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De novo transcriptome sequencing and functional annotation of Demodex canis
Demodex canis is an important parasitic mite causing skin lesions in dogs. However, molecular studies on this species are limited because of the lack of transcriptomic data. To obtain functional genes of D. canis
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Open AccessPrimary ovarian carcinoid arising in associated mature cystic teratoma
Primary ovarian carcinoid is a very rare ovarian low-grade neuroendocrine tumor, accounting for about 0.1% of all ovarian neoplasms.
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Open AccessGeneral synthesis of ultrafine metal oxide/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for ultrahigh-flux nanofiltration membrane
Graphene-based membranes have great potential to revolutionize nanofiltration technology, but achieving high solute rejections at high water flux remains extremely challenging. Herein, a family of ultrafine me...
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Molecular Identification, Transcriptome Sequencing and Functional Annotation of Pulex irritans
Pulex irritans are vectors of various zoonotic pathogens. However, molecular studies on P. irritans and flea-borne diseases are limited due to the lack of molecular data. This study aimed to conduct transcriptome...
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Investigation of the wettability, anticorrosion, and accelerated weathering behaviors of siloxane-modified acrylic resin and functionalized graphene nanocomposite coatings on LY12 aluminum alloy
To expand the applications of graphene which has so far been limited by the expensive nature of single-layer graphene, the effects of varying percentages of low-cost functionalized multilayer graphene nanoshee...
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Open AccessAssociation between serum oestradiol level on the hCG administration day and neonatal birthweight after IVF-ET among 3659 singleton live births
Oestradiol, an important hormone in follicular development and endometrial receptivity, is closely related to clinical outcomes of fresh in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) cycles. A supraphysiolog...
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The **’an longitudinal mother–child cohort study: design, study population and methods
The large-scale **’an longitudinal mother–child cohort study has started to enroll pregnant women who attended Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital (NWCH) for antenatal care in early pregnancy (less than ...
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Enhanced selectivity in the conversion of acrolein to 3-picoline over bimetallic catalyst 4.6%Cu–1.0%Ru/HZSM-5 (38) with hydrogen as carrier gas
A bimetallic catalyst 4.6%Cu–1.0%Ru/HZSM-5 was found efficient in the conversion of acrolein and ammonia to 3-picoline in the presence of hydrogen as carrier gas. Hydrogen as a carrier gas enhanced the selecti...
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Open AccessPrevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in deer in Henan and Jilin, China
Little is known about the prevalence and zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in deer in China. In this study, 662 fecal samples were collected from 11 farms in Henan and Jilin Provin...
