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Research on the Sedimentary Characteristics and Oil Accumulation Laws
The key to the development of oil and gas resources in the Tamulangou Formation in the Huhehu Sag of the Hailar Basin lies in the understanding of sedimentary characteristics and the division of volcanic-sedim...
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A Robust Constrained Total Least Squares Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Target Localization with Hybrid TDOA–AOA Measurements
Three-dimensional (3D) target localization by using hybrid time difference of arrival (TDOA) and angle of arrival (AOA) measurements from multiple sensors has been an active research area for several decades d...
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Open AccessThe pluripotent factor OCT4A enhances the self-renewal of human dental pulp stem cells by targeting lncRNA FTX in an LPS-induced inflammatory microenvironment
Regulating the pluripotency of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) is key for the self-repair of injured dental pulp. We previously found that OCT4A promotes the proliferation and odontogenic differentiation...
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A Step-Wise Multiple Testing for Linear Regression Models with Application to the Study of Resting Energy Expenditure
Motivated by the mechanistic model of the resting energy expenditure, we present a new multiple hypothesis testing approach to evaluate organ/tissue-specific resting metabolic rates. The approach is based on g...
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Body mass index and additional risk factors for cancer in adults with cystic fibrosis
Adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) have an increased risk of a variety of cancers, notably gastrointestinal cancers. In CF higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with improved long-term outcomes, yet in the ...
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Components Analysis of Recycled Alkali Black Liquor Combined with Corn Straw Under Ozone Pretreatment
Alkali combined with ozone pretreatment of corn straw could improve the enzymatic hydrolysis degree of cellulose to realize the biomass conversion of straw waste. In order to recycle the alkali black liquor de...
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Open AccessImpact of agitation/activation strategies on the antibiofilm potential of sodium hypochlorite/etidronate mixture in vitro
To investigate the effect of a rotary agitation method or ultrasonically activated irrigation on the antibiofilm effect of a mixture of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and etidronate (1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-bisph...
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Effect and optimization of NaOH combined with Fenton pretreatment conditions on enzymatic hydrolysis of poplar sawdust
In this study, the effects and mechanism of pretreatments of three types of chemical reagents combined with Fenton on poplar sawdust were studied and the optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis conditions was con...
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Open AccessModeling risks of cardiovascular and cancer mortality following a diagnosis of loco-regional breast cancer
Many women with breast cancer also have a high likelihood of cardiovascular mortality, and while there are several cardiovascular risk prediction models, none have been validated in a cohort of breast cancer p...
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Development of a modeling tool to assess seepage management options for large-scale water-sealed oil storage caverns
The key to preventing the seepage of hydrocarbons from underground water-sealed oil storage facilities is to maintain a certain thickness of groundwater on the top of the caverns so that the groundwater pressu...
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Risk factors for chronic kidney disease following acute kidney injury in pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation
Risk factors associated with the progression of acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease in pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (AlloHCT) recipients are not well described. We retrospe...
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Open AccessA comparative study of dentinal tubule penetration and the retreatability of EndoSequence BC Sealer HiFlow, iRoot SP, and AH Plus with different obturation techniques
This study aimed to evaluate dentinal tubule penetration and the retreatability of EndoSequence BC Sealer HiFlow (HiFlow), iRoot SP, and AH Plus when using the single-cone (SC) or continuous wave condensation ...
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Open AccessComparison of the efficacy of laser-activated and ultrasonic-activated techniques for the removal of tricalcium silicate-based sealers and gutta-percha in root canal retreatment: a microtomography and scanning electron microscopy study
Tricalcium silicate-based sealers have been usually indicated for the single-cone technique and result in more residual filling materials in root canal retreatment. Passive ultrasonic irrigation and photon-ini...
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Effect of atomic layer deposited Al2O3 and subsequent annealing on the nanomechanical properties on various substrates
This paper studies the effect of atomic layer deposited Al2O3 and consequent annealing on the mechanical properties on different substrates. Uniform Al2O3 thin film with a thickness of ~ 100 nm was deposited on d...
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Effect of Different Pretreatment of Birch Sawdust on the Production of Active Polysaccharides by Inonotus obliquus Under Submerged Fermentation and Its Structural Mechanism
This study examined the effects of different pretreatments of birch sawdust on the production and activity of polysaccharides by Inonotus obliquus, and in order to explore the mechanism, structural characterizati...
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Prognostic value of nadir GH levels for long-term biochemical remission or recurrence in surgically treated acromegaly
Outcome of acromegaly surgery is assessed by IGF-1 and glucose-suppressed GH, but whether the latter provides additional clinically relevant information when IGF-1 is normal is unclear. The role of GH suppress...
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Effects and Mechanisms of Alkali Recycling and Ozone Recycling on Enzymatic Conversion in Alkali Combined with Ozone Pretreatment of Corn Stover
In order to minimize waste liquor, save resources, and reduce costs, the effects of alkali recycling and ozone recycling on enzymatic conversion in alkali combined with ozone pretreatment of corn stover and th...
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Financial impact of post-transplant complications among children undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation
Complications following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) continue to be a significant challenge that often result in significant morbidity/mortality and increased healthcare utilization ...
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Open AccessImpact of liver fibrosis score on prognosis after common therapies for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis
Liver fibrosis or cirrhosis is associated with the dismal prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and it might also be involved in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). The effect of hepatic fibrosis on ...
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Bayesian multiple change-points estimation for hazard with censored survival data from exponential distributions
Change-point models are generative models in which the underlying generative parameters change at different points in time. A Bayesian approach to the problem of hazard change with unknown multiple change-poin...
