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Delamination and Dynamic Response Characteristics of CFRP Laminate Under Laser Shock
Laser adhesion test (LASAT) is an emerging technology that uses the reverse tensile stress of laser-induced shock waves to test composites’ curing/bonding strength. In this research, the influence of laser pow...
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Open AccessTunable Sulfated Alginate-based Hydrogel Platform with enhanced anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacity for promoting burn wound repair
Amidst progressive advancements in tissue engineering, there has been a significant enhancement in the efficacy of anti-inflammatory hydrogel dressings, addressing a myriad of clinical challenges on wound heal...
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Development and external validation of a novel nomogram to predict intravesical recurrence after radical nephroureterectomy: a multicenter study
This study aimed to establish and validate nomograms to predict the probability of intravesical recurrence (IVR) after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for upper urinary tract epithelial carcinoma (UTUC).
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Behavior of a Vapor–Liquid Mixture in a Venturi Tube
A flashing flow occurs after a high-temperature liquid flows through a Venturi tube, forming a flashing region downstream of the throat and generating an adaptive back pressure which will affect a vapor flow i...
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Do patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma obtain survival benefits from cytoreductive nephrectomy? A population-based study
This study aimed to explore the value of cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN) and develop nomograms to predict the prognosis of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients with receiving radiology therapy or/and...
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The influences of the plate shape on the performance of the indirect evaporative cooler based on the CFD approach
The surface shape of wet channels for evaporative water devices in cooling, dehumidification, and desalination is critical for efficiency and energy savings, so it should be selected carefully. Therefore, this...
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Defect Control of Electro-spark Deposition WC–Co Coatings via Adjusting Pulse Energy and Deposited Layer Number
Electro-spark deposition (ESD) is an effective way to weld non-weldable materials and fabricate coatings. However, severe surface defects such as pores, cracks, and element segregation introduced in the ESD pr...
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Open AccessEVA1A regulates hematopoietic stem cell regeneration via ER-mitochondria mediated apoptosis
Excessive protein synthesis upon enhanced cell proliferation frequently results in an increase of unfolded or misfolded proteins. During hematopoietic regeneration, to replenish the hematopoietic system, hemat...
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Open AccessProtein degradation: expanding the toolbox to restrain cancer drug resistance
Despite significant progress in clinical management, drug resistance remains a major obstacle. Recent research based on protein degradation to restrain drug resistance has attracted wide attention, and several...
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Assessment for Aging State of High-Voltage Cable Insulation Based on Fuzzy Clustering Method
Based on its excellent electrical and physicochemical properties, XLPE has been widely used as an insulation material in high-voltage cables. In the period of operation, aging will make some insulation failure...
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The Space Charge Characteristic of Cross-Linking Polyethylene Insulation of High Voltage DC Cables on Different Voltage Levels Under Temperature Gradient
For the purpose of researching the space charge properties and electric field distribution of HVDC cross-linking polyethylene cables at various voltage levels under temperature gradients (TG). In this study, a...
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Fatigue-Resistant Heterogeneous Gradient Nanocrystalline NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Fabricated by Pre-Strain Laser Shock Peening
NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) has been widely used in many fields for its superelastic and shape memory behaviors. The compressive fatigue life of NiTi is very high, but the tensile and bending fatigue life is...
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Open AccessCircCRIM1 promotes nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression via the miR-34c-5p/FOSL1 axis
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare malignancy with multiple risk factors (Epstein–Barr virus, etc.) that seriously threatens the health of people. CircRNAs are known to regulate the tumorigenesis of mali...
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Air Curtain Characteristics Investigation of the High Temperature Vehicle Painting Drying Workshop
Installing the air curtain for painting drying workshop is an effective method for continuous vehicle in and out. A top injection air curtain is designed for the high temperature vehicle painting drying worksh...
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Open AccessDendritic epidermal T cells secreting exosomes promote the proliferation of epidermal stem cells to enhance wound re-epithelialization
Efficient re-epithelialization is important for successful skin wound healing. The proportion of epidermal stem cells (EpSCs) and dendritic epidermal T cells (DETCs) determines the extent of wound re-epithelia...
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Reliability and Availability Consideration in Design of an Ammonia-Water CHP System for a Low-Temperature Geothermal Source
Reliability consideration in design process of CHP (combined heat and power) systems can be an encouraging approach to a complete analysis of power plants working with renewable sources such as geothermal sinc...
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Open AccessThe redox language in neurodegenerative diseases: oxidative post-translational modifications by hydrogen peroxide
Neurodegenerative diseases, a subset of age-driven diseases, have been known to exhibit increased oxidative stress. The resultant increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) has long been viewed as a detrimental...
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General Introduction
Under the action of alternating load, metal parts are often scrapped thoroughly due to local fatigue cracks and fractures, and even lead to devices or equipment failure or accidents (Namjoshi and Mall in Int. ...
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Mechanical Behavior and the Strengthening Mechanism of LSP-Induced Gradient Microstructure in Metal Materials
In most cases, fatigue cracks are likely to initiate in the surface of metallic components. Therefore, optimization of surface microstructures and properties can effectively improve the reliability of parts an...
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Gradient Microstructure Characteristics and the Formation Mechanism in Titanium Alloy Subjected to LSP
Titanium alloy has a series of advantages, such as high strength, good corrosion resistance, good medium temperature performance, etc. It is often used in the manufacture of compressor blades/disks for aero-en...
