Experimental Investigation on Hydraulic Fractures in the Layered Shale Formation by Jingyin Wang, Ying Guo, Kaixun Zhang, Guangying Ren, Jinlong Ni

“…Different from the conventional reservoirs, the mechanical characteristics of shale rock have significant heterogeneity due to the existence of beddings, which makes it difficult to predict the fracture geometry in the shale reservoir. …”
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MoMkt1, a member of XPG/RAD2 nuclease family, regulates development and pathogenicity in Magnaporthe oryzae by Na Li, Junlian Xiao, Long Yan, Xiaoru Kang, Wenjuan Wang, Shen Chen, Weihuai Wu, Shulin Zhang

“…Our results demonstrated that MoMkt1 is involved in hyphal growth, conidiation, normal appressorium development, degradation of glycogen and lipid droplets, cell wall stress and oxidative stress responses, and pathogenicity in M. oryzae. …”
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Multiscale Modeling of Mechanical Response of Carbon Nanotube Yarn with Orthotropic Properties Across Hierarchies by Aref Mehditabar, Hossein Esfandian, Seyed Sadegh Motallebi Hasankola

“…The presented theoretical approach provides a valuable tool for enhancing the understanding and predictive capabilities related to the mechanical performances of CNTY structures.…”
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Do ravens show consolation? Responses to distressed others. by Orlaith N Fraser, Thomas Bugnyar

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>This study investigates the post-conflict behavior of ravens, applying the predictive framework for the function of bystander affiliation for the first time in a non-ape species. …”
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Cellular senescence-associated genes in rheumatoid arthritis: Identification and functional analysis. by You Ao, Qing Lan, Tianhua Yu, Zhichao Wang, Jing Zhang

“…We also examined the variance in immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoint gene expression between RA and normal samples. Our methodology's predictive accuracy was confirmed in external validation cohorts. …”
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On detection of crack-like welding defects by existing quality control methods by V. A. Peredelsky, V. Y. Harchenko, A. I. Chernogorov, S. V. Tihinov

“…This reduces the accuracy of predicting the operational life of the welded structure.Discussion and Conclusion. …”
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Integrated bioinformatics analysis identifies hub genes and immune regulatory networks in HIV infection by Xiaoxia Pang, Xiaoxia Pang, Xiaoxia Pang, Xinghong Chen, Yuxin Jing, Yuxin Jing, Yuxin Jing, Feng Shi, Feng Shi, Xiaoying Chen, Xiaoying Chen, Xiaoying Chen, Huatuo Huang, Huatuo Huang, Huatuo Huang, Chunhong Liu, Chunhong Liu, Chunhong Liu

“…Furthermore, drug-gene interaction analysis predicted several potential therapeutic compounds. …”
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Potential of Using Walnuts as a Part of Nutritional Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by Andrew V. Nalyotov, Anatoly I. Khavkin, Alexander N. Matsynin, Vera S. Strionova

“…This study presents key mechanisms underlying walnuts’ therapeutic potential in inflammatory bowel diseases management, such as modulation of intestinal mucosa permeability, inflammatory processes regulation, oxidative stress reduction, and gut microbiota composition correction.…”
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Shale lithofacies mechanical differences from tectonic-diagenetic coupling and their response to hydraulic fracture network propagation by Liyan Yang, Xiangdong Peng, Ying Hu, Anan Liu

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Mechanical Behavior and Response Characteristics of Overlying Strata in Remining Longwall Top‐Coal Caving Working Face by Defu Zhu, Zhanguo Cheng, Huibo Xia, Yujiang Zhang

“…A structural mechanics model is developed to predict the fracture location of the main roof based on bending moment distribution, influenced by factors such as pillar width, static load, cantilever length of the goaf, stress concentration, and abandoned roadway width. …”
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Diminished spin-flip reflectivity in stacked multilayers with varying period thicknesses of Fe/Si by incorporating 11B4C by A. Zubayer, N. Ghafoor, A. Devishvili, A. Vorobiev, A. Glavic, J. Stahn, T. Hanashima, J. Sugiyama, V.A. de Oliveira Lima, J. Birch, F. Eriksson

“…Neutron reflectivity measurements show reduced spin-flip intensities, while wafer-curvature measurements indicate a 50 % reduction in internal stress, allowing for higher mechanical stability of the multilayers. …”
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Integrated bioinformatics and experimental analysis of mitochondrial-associated membrane function and mechanism in acute respiratory distress syndrome​​ by Yanqiong Zhou, Qiuying Chen, Xiaoxia Wang, Kaimin Lv, Hui Huang, Jifeng Feng, Bijun Luo

“…Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis and drug prediction were used to identify potential therapeutic targets. …”
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Physical activity and self-esteem: testing direct and indirect relationships associated with psychological and physical mechanisms by Zamani Sani SH, Fathirezaie Z, Brand S, Pühse U, Holsboer-Trachsler E, Gerber M, Talepasand S

“…Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani,1 Zahra Fathirezaie,1 Serge Brand,2 Uwe P&amp;uuml;hse,3 Edith Holsboer-Trachsler,2 Markus Gerber,3 Siavash Talepasand4 1Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; 2Psychiatric Clinics of the University of Basel, Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), 3Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Sport Science Section, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 4Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran Abstract: In the present study, we investigated the relationship between physical activity (PA) and self-esteem (SE), while introducing body mass index (BMI), perceived physical fitness (PPF), and body image (BI) in adults (N =264, M =38.10 years). …”
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Investigation of Emotional Intelligence in Medical Students at Babol University of Medical Sciences Based on the Bar-On Questionnaire by Mohamad Vahdat-lasemi, Mahjoobeh Betyar, Maryam Ghaemi-Amiri

“…Background and Objective: Emotional skills and abilities, commonly known as emotional intelligence, predict individuals' success in life and their ability to cope with stress. …”
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Influence of virtual reality restorative environments on psychological well-being in university students: an evidence-based experimental study by Chengcheng Yin, Tongyu Li, Binxia Xue, Zirui Zhao

“…Virtual extraterrestrial space environments yielded the strongest improvements in attention and stress reduction, whereas mixed forest settings were most effective in decreasing negative affects. …”
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LAMINA CRIBROSA IN GLAUCOMA: BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR CLINICAL CONTROL by O. A. Kiseleva, E. N. Iomdina, L. V. Yakubova, D. D. Khoziev

“…LC changes inherent to glaucoma are significant criteria for the estimation of the risk of glaucoma emergence and its early diagnostics, determination of the stage of the pathological process, and prediction of its progression rate. For citation: Kiseleva O.A., Iomdina E.N., Yakubova L.V., Khoziev D.D. …”
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THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by D.I. Sadykov, I.Ya. Lutfullin

“…In adolescents with stable arterial hypertension, a definite reduction in the quality of life was revealed only on six out of 8 scales examined. …”
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ROLE OF MITOCHONDRIAL METABOLISM AND CONTACT SITES IN CANCER CELL DEATH AND SURVIVAL

“…More recently, we showed that a reduction of mitochondria-ER contacts sites, by downregulation of tethers, can tune cancer cells intracellular signaling (e.g. …”
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Role of incretin based therapies in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease by Paola Fioretto, Andrea Frascati

“…This article discusses the extra-glycaemic properties of incretin based therapies and their renoprotective effects on components of the metabolic syndrome, including obesity, hypertension and dyslipidaemia; reduction in oxidative stress and inflammation; and increase in natriuresis.…”
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Ameliorative Effect of Banana Lectin in TNBS-Induced Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice Relies on the Promotion of Antioxidative Mechanisms in the Colon by Radmila Miljković, Emilija Marinković, Ivana Prodić, Ana Kovačević, Isidora Protić-Rosić, Marko Vasić, Ivana Lukić, Marija Gavrović-Jankulović, Marijana Stojanović

“…The severity of the disease was assessed by weight loss and reduction in colon length, and correlated with histopathological findings, cytokine milieu, and oxidative stress markers in the colon. …”
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