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Stone segmentation based on improved U-Net network
In the contemporary stone aggregate industry and regulatory environment, there is a pressing need for a method that can quickly and efficiently calculate the average particle size of a batch of stones. The tra...
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Coordinate-wise monotonic transformations enable privacy-preserving age estimation with 3D face point cloud
The human face is a valuable biomarker of aging, but the collection and use of its image raise significant privacy concerns. Here we present an approach for facial data masking that preserves age-related featu...
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Generation of multiple orbital angular momentum and on-demand single photons by combining quantum dot to metalens
In recent years, remarkable progress has been achieved in generating multiple orbital angular momentum beams, primarily in classical physics, exemplified by technologies such as the vertical-cavity surface-emi...
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Ultra-low Temperature Catalytic Combustion of Toluene over Pd-Loaded Poplar Wood Monolithic Catalyst
Reducing the ignition temperature of aromatic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a long-term pursuit for environmental pollution treatment and industrial application. In this paper, the toluene catalytic com...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Simulated plant-mediated oxygen input has strong impacts on fine-scale porewater biogeochemistry and weak impacts on integrated methane fluxes in coastal wetlands
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Mechanism of wood deformation cascading from nanoscale to macroscale in response to moisture desorption
Water interactions with cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin in cell walls significantly influence their dimensional properties and thus the many applications of wood and other cellulosic materials. The sustai...
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Unveiling the impact of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy on portal hemodynamics and survival after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: a prospective study
The placement of Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) results in a sudden increase in central circulating blood volume, which requires proper regulation of the cardiovascular system. We aimed t...
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Open AccessRelationship of urinary glyphosate concentrations with glycosylated hemoglobin and diabetes in US adults: a cross-sectional study
Glyphosate is a commonly used herbicide worldwide and is purportedly associated with multiple health effects. Research assessing the association of glyphosate concentrations with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c...
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Open AccessWnt5a-mediated autophagy contributes to the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of human bronchial epithelial cells during asthma
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) is essential for airway remodeling during asthma. Wnt5a has been implicated in various lung diseases, while its role in t...
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Open AccessThe reduction of Netspeak in Mandarin computer-mediated communication: a least effort motivation at the utterance level
This article addresses the phenomenon of Netspeak reductions with special reference to Mandarin computer-mediated communication. A tentative classification of Chinese Netspeak reductions is first provided, nam...
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Improving hole injection with the polarization effect for 279 nm AlGaN-based deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes
It is commonly known that the high ionization energy of acceptor magnesium is the cause of the low hole injection efficiency in the active region of AlGaN-based deep ultraviolet (DUV) light-emitting diodes (LE...
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Open AccessNeoadjuvant camrelizumab (an anti-PD-1 antibody) plus chemotherapy or apatinib (a VEGFR-2 inhibitor) for initially unresectable stage II–III non-small-cell lung cancer: a multicentre, two-arm, phase 2 exploratory study
This multicentre, two-arm, phase 2 study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant camrelizumab plus chemotherapy or apatinib in patients with initially unresectable stage II–III non-small-cell l...
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Open AccessA comprehensive analysis of m6A/m7G/m5C/m1A-related gene expression and immune infiltration in liver ischemia–reperfusion injury by integrating bioinformatics and machine learning algorithms
Liver ischemia–reperfusion injury (LIRI) is closely associated with immune infiltration, which commonly occurs after liver surgery, especially liver transplantation. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the ge...
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Effects of discharge current and discharge duration on the crater morphology in single-pulse arc machining of Ti6Al4V
Electrical arc machining (EAM) technology offers a competitive and efficient method for removing material from Ti6Al4V alloys. This study investigates the crater morphology and efficient material removal chara...
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Open AccessOptimization design of battery bracket for new energy vehicles based on 3D printing technology
Nowadays, what captures consumers' primary attention is how to purchase electric vehicles with long range and desirable price. Lightweight construction stands as one of the most effective approaches for prolon...
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Open AccessHealth economics study of paliperidone palmitate in the treatment of schizophrenia: a 12-month cohort study
To analyze the economic benefits of paliperidone palmitate in the treatment of schizophrenia.
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EMSNet: Extremely multi-scale network for salient object detection
In salient object detection, accurately segmenting objects across scales and refining boundaries are crucial challenges. We introduce the Multi-UNet Module (MUM), utilizing multiple U-shaped branches at differ...
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Identification and Characterization of LBD Gene Family in Pseudoroegneria libanotica Reveals Functions of PseLBD1 and PseLBD12 in Response to Abiotic Stress
The lateral organ boundaries domain (LBD) plays a vital role as a transcriptional coactivator within plants, serving as an indispensable function in growth, development, and stress response. In a previous study, ...
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Multi-dimensional evaluation of the impacts of heat treatment processes on the flavor quality of antarctic krill
Heat treatment is widely applied in food processing, but its significant effects on flavor are often overlooked. This study explored how heat treatment impacts the flavor compounds of Antarctic krill. The vola...
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Homology and heterogeneity of soil trace elements of coal power production bases in arid and semi-arid areas of Northwest China
Coal power activities could cause regional fluctuations of trace elements, but the distribution information of these trace elements in arid and semi-arid areas is insufficient. In this study, the soil trace el...