Giant lithium-rich pegmatites in Archean cratons form by remelting refertilised roots of greenstone belts by Robert H. Smithies, Yongjun Lu, David C. Champion, Marcus T. Sweetapple, Jack R. Lowrey, Nathan H. Bowman, Kevin F. Cassidy, Tim J. Ivanic, Anthony I. S. Kemp, Rose E. Turnbull, Klaus Gessner, Fawna J. Korhonen

“…Intrusion of sanukitoids along crustal-scale structures prior to granitic magmatism induced Lithium-rich biotite alteration of the felsic basement beneath greenstone belts. …”
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Novel Visual Nasogastric Tube Insertion System: A Feasibility and Efficiency Study in a Manikin by Qiaoya Li, Juan Xie, Jinxing Wu, Rui Guo, Wenwen Ma, Gang Xu, Min Yang, Huisheng Deng

“…The nasogastric tube successfully reached the stomach and the narrow anatomic structures were visualized with the VNGS. Time required for insertion was significantly shorter in the visual group compared to the conventional group (22.56±3.08 versus 37.30±4.12 seconds, P<0.001). …”
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A novel damage-based constitutive model for air-entrained concrete under confined loads after freeze–thaw cycles by Guoqing Chen, Liang Cao, Jialiang Nie, Kangle Mao, Wenjing Li, Tianlin Pan, Peng Cao

“…This framework provides a theoretical foundation for the design and life expectancy prediction of concrete structures in cold regions, offering deeper insights into the damage progression under the combined effects of F-T cycles and mechanical loading.…”
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The biogenesis, regulation and functions of transitive siRNA in plants by Tan Huijun, Liu Yuelin, Guo Hongwei

“…Transitive siRNAs are produced in diverse subcellular locations and structures under the control of various mechanisms, highlighting the intricacies of their biogenesis and functions. …”
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Unveiling Size-Driven Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Dissolved Organic Matter and Bacterial Interactions in Lakes by Minshu Cui, Chao Zhu, Jinfeng Fang, Sanjeeb Mohapatra, Yihan Chen, Chen-Xuan Li, Xiangyu Zhang, Min Zhang, Kangping Cui, Xuneng Tong

“…This study investigated the effects of AgNPs on DOM properties using advanced spectroscopic techniques, highlighting the size-dependent impacts on bacterial community structures and DOM characteristics. Smaller AgNPs exhibited greater microbial toxicity, leading to higher concentrations of protein-associated C1 components within DOM. …”
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Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation by Minwook Kim, Dae Bo Sim, Yong Tae Kim, Bo Hyun Kim, Jong G. Ok

“…We demonstrate the DISCRIM (DIrect SCRIbing of Metals) process for the continuous and scalable precision machining of metal micrograting structures, which utilizes direct mechanical scribing of a sawtooth–patterned cemented carbide tool edge over a metal workpiece. …”
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Investigation on Tensile Behavior of Solid Solution-Strengthened Ni-Co-Cr-Based Superalloy During Long-Term Aging by Wanqi Hou, Xianjun Guan, Jiaqi Wang, Jinrong Wu, Lanzhang Zhou, Zheng Jia

“…Prolonged aging (750 °C, 5000 h) caused M₂₃C₆ to coarsen into brittle chain-like structures (width up to 1.244 μm) and precipitated M₆C carbides, degrading grain boundaries. …”
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Behavior and design implications of web-post shear failure in cellular beams by Worathep Sae-Long, Sutham Arun, Suchart Limkatanyu, Preeda Chaimahawan, Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap, Wichaphon Fakkaew, Sangsan Wongchairattana

“…Local failure is a key factor in the collapse of steel structures, particularly in beams with web openings. …”
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Comparative analysis of navy bean starch nanoparticles prepared via ultrasound, enzymatic debranching, and their synergistic application by Nora Ali Hassan, Aijun Hu, Ammar B. Altemimi, Jie Zheng, Ran Han, Darya Khan, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud

“…Fourier-transform infrared analysis (FTIR) showed samples were organized in crystalline structures, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicated E-US had the highest crystallinity.Finally, The E-US sample, treated with 450W ultrasound for 15 min, showed the smallest particle size and highest modification efficiency.…”
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Numerical study of a fish swimming in hydrokinetic turbine wake by Marianela Machuca Macias, Rafael Castilho Faria Mendes, José Hermenegildo Garcia-Ortiz, Taygoara Felamingo Oliveira, Antonio C.P. Brasil Junior

“…The analysis encompasses three-dimensional wake structures, force generation, efficiency, and equilibrium states (balancing drag and thrust) across varying Swimming numbers (Sw). …”
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A case report of an unusual kidney tumor: Mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma by Lakić Tanja, Ilić Aleksandra, Živojinov Mirjana, Ilić-Sabo Jelena, Jeremić Dimitrije, Grbić Dragan

“…As its name indicates, the tumor is composed of three morphological structures: tubules consisted of cuboidal cells, spindle cells, and extracellular mucus. …”
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Estimation of Near-Surface Loosened Rock Mass Zones in Mountainous Areas by Using Helicopter-Borne and Drone-Borne Electromagnetic Method for Landslide Susceptibility Analysis by Atsuko Nonomura, Shuichi Hasegawa, Akira Jomori, Minoru Okumura, Haruki Ojyuku, Hiroaki Hoshino, Tetsuya Toyama, Atsuyoshi Jomori, Yoshiyuki Kaneda

“…Depending on the type of aircraft and sensor, there are several different aerial electromagnetic measurement methods for estimating subsurface structures. Helicopter-borne electromagnetic methods are commonly used. …”
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Parameterization and quantification of two key operando physio-chemical descriptors for water-assisted electro-catalytic organic oxidation by Bailin Tian, Fangyuan Wang, Pan Ran, Luhan Dai, Yang Lv, Yuxia Sun, Zhangyan Mu, Yamei Sun, Lingyu Tang, William A. Goddard, Mengning Ding

“…., via precise modulation of chemical compositions, crystallinity, defects, electronic structures, and/or surface bimolecular interactions.…”
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XP-Finisher as an Alternative to Surgical Approaches in Overextended Gutta Percha Removal from Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report by Tejas Suryawanshi, Manoj Chandak, Aditya Patel, Pratik Rathod, Vinus Shivlani

“…Iatrogenic complications in endodontic treatment, particularly involving maxillary molars, can present significant clinical challenges due to complex root canal anatomy and their proximity to vital structures such as the maxillary sinus. Among these complications, the inadvertent extrusion of thermoplastic Gutta-Percha (GP) into the maxillary sinus is rare but potentially serious, often requiring surgical intervention. …”
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Single-layer, cascaded and broadband-heat-dissipation metasurface for multi-wavelength lasers and infrared camouflage by Xingdong Feng, Tianqi Zhang, Xuejun Liu, Fan Zhang, Jianjun Wang, Hong Bao, Shan Jiang, YongAn Huang

“…However, the design and fabrication of existing works remain complex as they usually require the integration of multiscale structures. Here, we introduce phase modulation into the infrared camouflage metasurfaces with metal-dielectric-metal configuration, enabling them to achieve camouflage across more bands. …”
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The SWI/SNF complex subunit CgSwi1 is indispensable for host-derived ROS scavenging and infectious growth in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides by Si-Qian Yuan, Ye-Dan Li, Chuan-Xu Peng, Sheng Zhu, Jiyun Yang, Lin Huang

“…Disruption of CgSWI1 impairs vegetative growth, conidial morphology, development of invasive structures, and plant infection. Furthermore, the ΔCgswi1 mutant showed increased sensitivity to various stressors, including ion stress, cell wall perturbations, and oxidative stress from reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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Platelet rich fibrin as a bioactive matrix with proosteogenic and proangiogenic properties on human healthy primary cells in vitro by Eva Dohle, Lena Schmeinck, Kamelia Parkhoo, Robert Sader, Shahram Ghanaati

“…Furthermore, it could be shown that PRF treatment resulted in an increased formation of angiogenic structures in a bone tissue mimic co-culture of endothelial cells and osteoblasts induced by the PRF mediated increased release of proangiogenic growth factors. …”
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Dynamic uniaxial compressive strength of freshwater ice under strain rates: An energy - based strength criterion and damage model by Shaochi Peng, Wensong Wang, Mingyang Wu, Di Wu

“…This is expected to offer a solid foundation for the stability evaluation of ice - based structures.…”
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Influence of Overcharge Abuse on the Thermal-Electrochemical Performance of Sodium Ion Cells by Jiangyun Zhang, Ruli Zhang, Fei Duan, Mingli Niu, Guoqing Zhang, Ting Huang, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuliang Wen, Ning Xu, Xin Liu

“…Microscopic analysis of the electrode materials makes clear the irreversible damage to the internal structures of the sodium-ion battery caused by overcharging. …”
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Synthesis of Novel Tetra-Substituted Pyrazole Derivatives Using Microwave Irradiation and Their Anti-Leukemic Activity Against Jurkat Cells by Felipe P. Machado, Maria Clara Campos, Juliana Echevarria-Lima, Diego P. Sangi, Carlos Serpa, Otávio Augusto Chaves, Aurea Echevarria

“…This was achieved through microwave irradiation in ethanol as the solvent, yielding superb results ranging from 68.4% to 90.1%, in agreement with some of the principles of green chemistry. The proposed structures were determined using various spectroscopic techniques, including infrared spectroscopy and hydrogen and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance. …”
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