A Weakly-Coupled Few-Mode Optical Fiber With a Graded Concave High-Index-Ring by Jiwei Zhang, Guorui Wang, Han Zhang, Fang Wang, Xin Yan, Xuenan Zhang, Shuguang Li, Tonglei Cheng

“…This paper proposes a novel refractive index profile design based on few-mode fibers (FMFs) which can support 4 linear polarization (LP) modes. We first present a FMF whose core is dually assisted by a nano-hole (NH) and a high-index-ring (HIR), and then substitute the dual assistance by an innovative graded concave HIR (GC-HIR) assisted structure. …”
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Significant advances in plant-available and replenishable macro- and micronutrients with soil health-oriented conservation farming: Novel insights from a multi-site on-farm evaluat... by Christoph Rosinger, Katharina Maria Keiblinger, Luca Giuliano Bernardini, Dietmar Horn, Gereon Heller, Herbert Eigner, Hans-Peter Kaul, Sabine Huber, Orracha Sae-Tun, Gernot Bodner

“…Moreover, soil pH, cation exchange capacity and soil organic carbon contents strongly influence plant-available and replenishable cations such as N, P, Ca, Mg or B.Through a more targeted fertilization management (as in the case of S and B) and significant soil health advances (i.e., higher soil organic matter contents, better soil structure), conservation farming systems provide a solid foundation to ensure long-term, sustainable crop production.…”
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γ-Ray irradiated polyacrylamide networks enable high-performance Li||S pouch cells by Zhijuan Zou, Pengfei Liu, Ruiyang Dou, Kaijun Liu, Yunlong Wang, Lixian Song, Liping Tong, Guolu Yin, Wenbin Kang, Wenlong Cai, Yaping Zhang, Hongbing Chen, Yingze Song

“…Consequently, the well-designed composite positive electrode structure with only 5.0 wt% binder improves soft-packaged Li||S battery performance across various scenarios. …”
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A 20-week, randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of the Aging Well through Interaction and Scientific Education – Action Plan (AgeWISE-AP) program in older Veterans... by Maureen K. O’Connor, Julianne Szemko, Jaye E. McLaren, Lauren R. Moo, Emily E. Metcalf, Andrew Nguyen, Malissa L. Kraft, Brandon Frank, David Salat, John J. Randolph, Yorghos Tripodis

“…An exploratory outcome will focus on structural imaging data acquired from a subset of participants at baseline and one year to investigate potential volumetric changes in brain regions of interest. …”
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From fragmented to integrated: Advancing surface water quality assessment through WQPI in the upper Medjerda River, Northeastern Algeria by Benacherine Mostefa, Lyazid Mohamed Nadjib, Allaoua Noua, Soualah Alila Hana, Satour Abd El Latif, Chouiter Norhane, Debassi Bouchra, Zineb Chetouh, Md Galal Uddin

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Central Blood Pressure and Vascular Aging in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Emil Fraenkel, Ioana Mozos

“…Abstract Background Structural modifications of conduit arteries in diabetes mellitus substantially contribute to subclinical changes including increased arterial stiffness, which is recognized as one of the dominant hemodynamic manifestations of vascular aging, and a determinant of central systolic blood pressure (cSBP). …”
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Compliant buffer layer achieves native-like cartilage stress in talar prosthesis: a finite element analysis study by Yaokuan Ruan, Yi Liu, Zhende Jiang, Yifan Zhong, Lu Zheng, Nan Mei, Zhihui Qian, Fei Chang

“…These findings provide preliminary insights for optimizing the material selection and structural design of talar prosthesis in TTR.…”
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Optimization of the Pedagogical Process in Teaching Chemistry to First-Year Students of the Ural State Medical University by E. Yu. Ermishina, N. A. Naronova, N. N. Kataeva, K. O. Golitsyna, N. A. Belokonova

“…It is shown that the updated form of the laboratory workshop in chemistry, along with the rationalization of the structure of the lesson and the form of the exam make it possible to achieve maximum learning outcomes with a limited time interval for classroom work. …”
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Hole-Assisted Graded-Index Four-LP-Mode Fiber With Low Differential Mode Group Delay Over C+L Band by Jiajia Zhao, Borui Li, Ming Tang, Songnian Fu, Perry Ping Shum, Deming Liu

“…The numerical simulation results prove that the hole-assisted structure can greatly reduce the absolute value of DMGD of the FMF. …”
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Functional trait differences between alien and native plants under hydrological variability in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir by Xuemei Yi, Yuanyang Huang, Yongsheng Shi, Jialing Ju, Jilong Chen, Shengjun Wu

“…This research advances our understanding of how flood regimes structure riparian plant communities and identifies key functional differences between native and invasive species. …”
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Effects of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol treatment on the fecal microbiome profile in dogs with leishmaniosis by Joan Martí-Carreras, Marina Carrasco, Marc Noguera-Julian, Olga Francino, Rodolfo Oliveira Leal, Lluís Ferrer, Gaetano Oliva, Jenifer Molina, Xavier Roura

“…Minor trends in taxonomic shifts were noted, with slight increases in Bifidobacterium pseudocantenulatum, Collinsella tanakaei, and Slackia piriformis after treatment, but these changes were not statistically significant after correction for multiple testing. Linear discriminant analysis and multivariable modeling confirmed that the microbial community structure was resilient to treatment effects. …”
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Isotopic composition (δ18 О, δ2 Н) of glacial ice in Kamchatka: relation with modern climate changes in the Pacific Region by Yu. N. Chizhova, V. N. Mikhalenko, I. A. Korneva, Ya. D. Muravyov, A. G. Hayredinova, M. A. Vorobiev

“…The differences in the average values of δ18 O and δ 2 H of the ice from the new core and similar values of ice from the core previously taken in the same crater of the Ushkovsky volcano are due to a change in the structure of the glacier’s alimentation – an increase in the amount of precipitation in the summer-spring season and a decrease in precipitation in the winter period. …”
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Wideband Tunable Cross Polarization Converter Based on a Graphene Metasurface With a Hollow-Carved “H” Array by Ming Chen, Linzi Chang, Xi Gao, Hui Chen, Chongyun Wang, Xiaofei Xiao, Deping Zhao

“…The operating frequency band of the proposed structure can also be tuned by changing the size of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$w_1$</tex-math></inline-formula> or <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\Lambda$ </tex-math></inline-formula> while keeping the polarization conversion ratios high. …”
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Research on correlation between regional seismic characteristics and coal mine rockburst in Hegang by LAN Tianwei, TANG Xiaofu, ZHAO Wenqi, GUO Weiqiang, ZHANG Zhijia, WANG Shunxiang, LU Kaixiang

“…The two exhibited a parallel conjugate relationship, consistent with the NE-trending distribution pattern of seismic activities in the regional large-scale geological structure, the Yilan-Yitong fault zone. This indicated that crustal activities in the southern Hegang mining area were controlled by the regional geodynamic environments. ② Correlation analysis of the timing, location, and frequency of earthquakes and coal mine rockbursts during the same period demonstrated strong spatiotemporal consistency. …”
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Anatomical investigation of elongated styloid processes (Eagle syndrome) with micro-CT analysis and clinical review by Joseph X. Anders, William Srinivasan, Maggie M. Minett, Susan P. Bare, Mohammed P. Akhter, Ethan L. Snow

“…Micro-CT analysis revealed relatively consistent trabeculae and cortical structure throughout the SP. Conclusions: Clinical understanding of SP hyperplasia vs. …”
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Whole exome sequence-based association analyses of plasma amyloid-β in African and European Americans; the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities-Neurocognitive Study. by Jeannette Simino, Zhiying Wang, Jan Bressler, Vincent Chouraki, Qiong Yang, Steven G Younkin, Sudha Seshadri, Myriam Fornage, Eric Boerwinkle, Thomas H Mosley

“…Following inverse normal transformation of the residuals, seqMeta was used to conduct race-specific single-variant and gene-based association tests while adjusting for population structure. Linear regression models were fit on autosomal variants with minor allele frequencies (MAF)≥1%. …”
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Preparation of Ammonium Phosphotungstate Composite Loaded with Silica-calcium Alginate Hybrid Material and Its Adsorption Performance for Cs+ by DIAO Xinya1, 2, FAN Ye1, 2, HAO Lecun1, 2, ZHAO Xin1, 2, JIN Qiang1, 2, , CHEN Zongyuan1, 2, GUO Zhijun1, 2

“…Although ammonium phosphotungstate (AWP) has shown notable selectivity for Cs+ adsorption in HLLW, the micro-crystalline structure and fine powder morphology of AWP limit its industrial application with column separation. …”

Psychiatrists’ attitudes and knowledge towards treating asylum seeker and refugee subjects in the UK by Dominique Tham, Alua Yeskendir, Hugh Grant-Peterkin, Yasir Hameed, Mishka Pillay, James B. Kirkbride

“…We used exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to identify the optimal factor structure underlying the questionnaire. Variations in scores on extracted latent constructs by sociodemographic and clinical variables were explored using linear regression. …”
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Effect of Baduanjin exercise in a blended online-offline model on cognitive function and peripheral blood BDNF levels in older adults by Zhihui Zhou, Jiawei Wang, Fanhui Kong, Qianqian Zhang

“…Each session comprised a 60-min structure, including a 10-min warm-up, 40 min of Baduanjin exercise, and a 10-min cool-down period. …”
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Net ownership, utilization and malaria burden in the context of Piperonyl butoxide-LLINs intervention in western Kenya. by Job Oyweri, Patrick O Onyango, Maxwell G Machani, Josephat Bungei, Sammy Cheruiyot, Yaw A Afrane, Ming-Chieh Lee, Daibin Zhong, Guofa Zhou, John Githure, Harrysone Atieli, Guiyun Yan

“…Data on net ownership and usage was collected using a standardized semi-structured questionnaire. Finger prick blood smears were collected on slides for microscopic examination, while dry blood spots (DBS) on filter paper were collected for real-time PCR (RT-PCR) diagnosis of Plasmodium infection in both intervention groups. …”
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