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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High-Performance NIR Laser-Beam Shaping and Materials Processing at 350 W with a Spatial Light Modulator by Shuchen Zuo, Shuai Wang, Cameron Pulham, Yin Tang, Walter Perrie, Olivier J. Allegre, Yue Tang, Martin Sharp, Jim Leach, David J. Whitehead, Matthew Bilton, Wajira Mirihanage, Paul Mativenga, Stuart P. Edwardson, Geoff Dearden

“…Exposure on mild steel with a vortex beam (m = +6) displays numerous ringed regions with varying micro-structures and clear elemental separation created by the radial heat flow. …”
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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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Disentangling the association between cognitive flexibility and anxiety in autistic youth: real-world flexibility versus performance-based task switching by Farah Mahmud, Farah Mahmud, Farah Mahmud, Erin Kang, Rachel G. McDonald, Drew Wallace, Carrie Masia Warner, Carrie Masia Warner

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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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Probabilistic Modelling of Fatigue Behaviour of 51CrV4 Steel for Railway Parabolic Leaf Springs by Vítor M. G. Gomes, Felipe K. Fiorentin, Rita Dantas, Filipe G. A. Silva, José A. F. O. Correia, Abílio M. P. de Jesus

“…The longevity of railway vehicles is an important factor in their mechanical and structural design. Fatigue is a major issue that affects the durability of railway components, and therefore, knowledge of the fatigue resistance characteristics of critical components, such as the leaf springs, must be extensively investigated. …”
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Prostate cancer and metabolic syndrome: exploring shared signature genes through integrative analysis of bioinformatics and clinical data by Maomao Guo, Sudong Liang, Zhenghui Guan, Jingcheng Mao, Zhibin Xu, Wenchao Zhao, Hao Bian, Jianfeng Zhu, Jiangping Wang, Xin Jin, Yuan Xia

“…Abstract The incidence of both prostate cancer (PCa) and metabolic syndrome (MS) has been steadily increasing due to changes in population structure and lifestyle. These two conditions frequently co-occur, yet their shared pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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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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Transverse dentoalveolar changes of mandibular canine and premolar regions after lip bumper therapy: a retrospective CBCT study by Jiahui Li, Normand S. Boucher, Chun-Hsi Chung, Shalin Shah, Chenshuang Li

“…The CBCT images were oriented according to the occlusal plane and the three-dimensional superimposition on the mandible of T1 and T2 images was performed in the Dolphin 3D software, followed by a series of dental and alveolar linear and angular measurements. Only the mandibular canine and premolar regions with solid primary teeth that showed root structure below the furcation bilaterally at T1 and permanent teeth fully erupted in occlusion bilaterally at T2 were included. …”
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Selective enrichment of active bacterial taxa in the Microcystis associated microbiome during colony growth by Carolina Croci, Gabriela Martínez de la Escalera, Carla Kruk, Angel Segura, Susana Deus Alvarez, Claudia Piccini

“…In order to test this, we applied 16S rDNA metabarcoding to evaluate the changes in bacterial community structure (gDNA) and its active portion (cDNA) between different sample sizes obtained from a Microcystis bloom. …”
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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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Determination of the shelf life of the API morpholinium 2-((4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)thio)acetate by A. H. Kaplaushenko, S. O. Vasyuk, A. I. Avramenko, M. Zh. Koichev

“…Considering that morpholinium 2-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)thio)acetate contains a divalent sulfur atom in its structure, it may be susceptible to oxidation. Therefore, medicinal products based on this API should be stored in a place protected from light. …”
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Research on sediment reduction benefits of engineering measures on waste rock slope under different rainfall intensities by Yuning ZHANG, Gang LYU, Taiyu ZHANG, Shuzhen XIONG

“…The dump slope of open-pit coal mines is characterized by steep gradients, loose structure, and poor stability, leading to severe soil erosion under heavy rainfall. …”
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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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La conductividad hidráulica del suelo estudiada en el Valle del Cauca con el nuevo indicador del USDA by Tafur Harold, Herrera Oscar, Madero Edgar, Lozano Jaime, Amézquita Edgar

“…The variability depended to a great extent on the structure, soil texture, consistency and drainage.&#13; &#13; Key words: Rosetta index of hydraulic conductivity, pedotransfer functions.…”
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