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Synergistic effects of multiscale TiC and dual-phase structure on tensile properties of particle-reinforced steel
The conventional melting methods were used to obtain in situ TiC particle-reinforced dual-phase steel, followed by hot rolling and heat treatment processes. The aim was to investigate the effect of TiC particl...
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Transition metals for stabilizing lithium metal anode: advances and perspectives
As the capacity of lithium-ion batteries gradually reaches its limit, the high-capacity characteristics of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) make them one of the most promising electrochemical energy storage devi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
From Classroom to Metaverse: A Study on Gamified Constructivist Teaching in Higher Education
In the rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of metaverse and gamification is emerging as a revolutionary approach. This paper presents the Gamified Constructivist Teaching in the Metaverse (...
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Numerical analysis of the transition behavior and physical field of ultrasonic-assisted MIG welding droplet
Based on FLUENT software, the VOF model was selected to numerically simulate the transfer behavior of ultrasonic-assisted MIG welding droplet under the effect of gravity, surface tension, electromagnetic force...
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Increased plasma level of apelin with NYHA grade II and III but not IV
The change in plasma apelin level in heart failure (HF) patients is controversial. We investigated the change in plasma apelin level in HF patients versus control and non-HF patients. The plasma level of apeli...
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Diagenetic differences in tight sandstone reservoirs in two delta fronts: an example from the Chang 4 and 5 members of the Yanchang Formation in the Longdong area, Ordos Basin, China
With the intensification of oil and gas exploration, tight sandstone reservoirs have received an increasing amount of attention, particularly with regard to the genesis of tight reservoir rock. The Upper Trias...
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Open AccessRegulation of angiotensin II actions by enhancers and super-enhancers in vascular smooth muscle cells
Angiotensin II (AngII) promotes hypertension and atherosclerosis by activating growth-promoting and pro-inflammatory gene expression in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Enhancers and super-enhancers (SEs)...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil in patients with IgA nephropathy: an update meta-analysis
The application of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in treating patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) remains uncertain. This update meta-analysis was performed to re-evaluate the therapeutic potential ...
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Open AccessAn endoplasmic reticulum stress-regulated lncRNA hosting a microRNA megacluster induces early features of diabetic nephropathy
It is important to find better treatments for diabetic nephropathy (DN), a debilitating renal complication. Targeting early features of DN, including renal extracellular matrix accumulation (ECM) and glomerula...
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Band Offset Characterization of the Atomic Layer Deposited Aluminum Oxide on m-Plane Indium Nitride
In this letter, we report the band offset characterization of the atomic layer deposited aluminum oxide on non-polar m-plane indium nitride grown by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy by using x-ray photoe...
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Relationship between five GLUT1 gene single nucleotide polymorphisms and diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
So far, case–control studies on the association between glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and diabetic nephropathy (DN) have generated considerable controversy. To clari...
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Prognostic significance of general immune competence in acute leukemia
The prognostic significance of lymphocyte transformation rate, E-RFC%, 29°C E-RFC%, serum IgG, IgA, IgM and C3 levels were studied in 286 patients with acute leukemia. In acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), th...
