High-Resolution High-Squint Large-Scene Spaceborne Sliding Spotlight SAR Processing via Joint 2D Time and Frequency Domain Resampling by Mingshan Ren, Heng Zhang, Weidong Yu

“…Frequency domain focusing, mainly involves phase multiplication and resampling in 2D frequency and RD domain, is then applied to compensate for the residual space-variants and achieve the focusing of SAR data. …”
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Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on the Flavor of Nanguo Pear by Ge Bai, Ya Wang, Jianrong Zheng, Xiaomin Zhang, Zhaoyue Zhuang, Danshi Zhu, Xuehui Cao

“…Citric acid was determined as the main organic acid of Nanguo pear. Its content and the overall content of organic acids decreased successively after each freezing and thawing cycle. …”
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Lipid Biomarkers in Urban Soils of the Alluvial Area near Sava River, Belgrade, Serbia by Gordana Dević, Sandra Bulatović, Jelena Avdalović, Nenad Marić, Jelena Milić, Mila Ilić, Tatjana Šolević Knudsen

“…The uncommon <i>n</i>-alkane profiles reported for the investigated soil samples are probably the result of inputs related to anthropogenic sources, emphasizing that petroleum was the main source of the short-chain <i>n</i>-alkanes. …”
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Genetic Variation of Lentil Landraces Across Different Altitudes in Azerbaijan by Babayeva Sevda, Shikhaliyeva Kamila, Qurbanova Qamar, Hajiyeva Sabina, Izzatullayeva Vusala, Rustamov Khanbala, Abbasov Mehraj

“…Lentil is mainly grown in rainfed systems and thus plays an important role in sustainable agriculture, especially in high mountain landscapes. …”
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Intradermal DNA Electroporation Induces Cellular and Humoral Immune Response and Confers Protection against HER2/neu Tumor by Alessia Lamolinara, Lorenzo Stramucci, Albana Hysi, Manuela Iezzi, Cristina Marchini, Marianna Mariotti, Augusto Amici, Claudia Curcio

“…Additionally, we observed a marked recruitment of reactive infiltrates mainly 6–24 hours after treatment and inflammatory cells included CD11c+. …”
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Clinical and Onychoscopy Patterns in Fingernail Onychomycosis—A Study by the International Dermoscopy Society Trichoscopy And Onychoscopy Task Force by Matilde Iorizzo, Bianca Maria Piraccini, Aurora Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni, Laura Vollono, Francesca Pampaloni, Nilton Gioia Di Chiacchio, Nilton Di Chiacchio, Juan Jimenez-Cahue, Chander Grover, Zoe Apalla, Asmahne Souissi, Awatef Kelati, Eirini Kyrmanidou, Elizabeth Lazaridou, Michela Starace

“…On the basis of all findings, 4 main types of fingernail onychomycosis were identified. …”
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Uptake kinetics and distribution of flupyrimin by rice (Oryza sativa L.): Effects of subcellular fractionation and soil factors by Xugen Shi, Min Wang, Zhenyu Jiang, Ruqiang Cui, Baotong Li, Xianpeng Zhang, Lianhu Zhang, Duantao Cao

“…The hydroponic experiment indicated that flupyrimin was easily taken up by rice roots via a symplastic passive diffusion process and was mainly distributed in the cell soluble fractions (50.6 %－88.0 %). …”
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The Prevalence of Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Dysplasia in Senior Students by Mykhailo Protsailo, Volodymyr Dzhyvak, Ihor Krycky, Pavlo Hoshchynskyi, Ihor Horishnyi, Iryna Chornomydz

“…Joint hypermobility was assessed according to the Bayton scale, joint hypermobility syndrome according to the Brighton criteria. The main criteria for undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia and the stigma of dysembryogenesis were studied: flat feet; deformities of the spine, chest; visual impairment etc. …”
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An Enhanced Second-Order Terminal Sliding Mode Control Based on the Super-Twisting Algorithm Applied to a Five-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for a Grid-Connected Win... by Ben ouadeh Douara, Abdellah Kouzou, Ahmed Hafaifa, Jose Rodriguez, Mohamed Abdelrahem

“…The proposed approach combines the second-order terminal sliding mode control technique (SO-STA) with the super-twisting algorithm (STA), with the main goal of benefitting from both their advantages while addressing their limitations. …”
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Integrated Assessment of Productive, Environmental, and Social Performances of Adopting Low-Protein Diets Technology for Laying Hens by Dongsheng Li, Xiaoying Zhang, Zhiyang Zhao, Siqi Wang, Jing Wang, Hongliang Wang

“…On average, pre-laying and late-laying diets exceeded national LPD recommendations by 0.3% and 0.5% crude protein (CP), respectively. The main barriers to LPD adoption were perceived low quality, lack of veterinary recommendations, and limited technical support. …”
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TEAD1‐Mediated Trans‐Differentiation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells into Fibroblast‐Like Cells Contributes to the Stabilization and Repair of Disrupted Atherosclerotic Plaques... by Ming Zhai, Zhijun Lei, Yefei Shi, Jiayun Shi, Yanxi Zeng, Shiyu Gong, Weixia Jian, Jianhui Zhuang, Qing Yu, Mark W. Feinberg, Wenhui Peng

“…Abstract Atherosclerotic plaque rupture mainly contributes to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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Effect of WC on the microstructure and wear resistance of Invar-WC coatings prepared by laser fusion cladding by Yuheng Li, Qiyu Gao, Xiaohu Guan, Feixiang Tian, Binbin Li, Xiaohong Zhan

“…The results show that the two coatings are well formed. The main phase composition of Invar-WC coating is Fe0.64Ni0.36, and the reinforcing phases such as W2C、M7C3, were formed in the substrate under the effect of W and C elements. …”
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A Review on Diffusion Bonding between Titanium Alloys and Stainless Steels by De-feng Mo, Ting-feng Song, Yong-jian Fang, Xiao-song Jiang, Charles Q. Luo, Machael D. Simpson, Zhi-ping Luo

“…The development process of a joint mainly includes three steps: matching surface closure, growth of brittle intermetallic compounds, and formation of the Kirkendall voids. …”
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Coexisting arsenate and arsenite adsorption from water using porous pellet adsorbent: Optimization by response surface methodology by B. Te, B. Wichitsathian, C. Yossapol, W. Wonglertarak

“…Central composite design under response surface methodology was applied for optimizing and observing both individual and interactive effects of four main influential adsorption factors such as contact time (24-72 h), initial solution pH (3-11), adsorbent dosage (0-20 g/L) and initial adsorbate concentration (0.25-4.25 mg/L). …”
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Investigation of predictors of interest in a brief mindfulness-based intervention and its effects in patients with psoriasis at a rehabilitation clinic (SkinMind): an observational... by Laura Stadtmüller, Markus Eckardt, Christoph Zick, Joerg Kupfer, Christina Schut

“…Study 1b is a randomised controlled trial, in which 60 patients (retrieved from study 1a) will be randomised to an intervention or control group (treatment as usual). The main outcome variables are mindfulness and self-compassion. …”
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How to build a framework to establish a patient research partner network in rheumatology research: a report of a 2-year implementation project by Maarten de Wit, Oliver Distler, Cosimo Bruni, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Muriel Elhai, Rucsandra Dobrota, Adrian Ciurea, Caroline Ospelt, Raphael Micheroli, Dania Diem, Stefan Dudli, Kristina Buerki, Stacey Grealis, Melpomeni Toitou, Silke Ludwig, Chantal Britt, Florian Klett, Isabelle Steeb, Tanja Maletic, Andreas Eisenring, Penelope Jane Timpert-Argust, Eva Camarillo-Retamosa

“…Enhancing PRP engagement requires a clear understanding of the necessary steps.Objective This study aims to show steps to achieve successful collaboration between PRPs and researchers in clinical and transitional research in rheumatology.Methods We established a PRP network by following five main steps: setting up infrastructure, recruitment, training, PRP involvement at an early stage, and ongoing support. …”
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Examining the drivers of ecological footprint components: Is pursuing food security environmentally costly for Nigeria? by Hephzibah Onyeje Obekpa, Andrew Adewale Alola, Adejo Moses Adejo, Chukwuemeka Echebiri

“…While the quantile regression method provides robustness to the main Kernel-based regularized least square approach, the Kernel-based regularized least square approach found that food production activities and geometric increase in food production, i.e., the square of food production, both increase the aggregate ecological footprint and footprints of built-up land, cropland, forest products. …”
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Deoxycholic Acid-Mediated Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 2 Signaling Exacerbates DSS-Induced Colitis through Promoting Cathepsin B Release by Shengnan Zhao, Zizhen Gong, Xixi Du, Chunyan Tian, Lingyu Wang, Jiefei Zhou, Congfeng Xu, Yingwei Chen, Wei Cai, Jin Wu

“…Moreover, the effect of DCA on inflammasome activation is mainly mediated through bile acid receptor sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2); however, the intermediate process remains unclear. …”
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Effect of Organic Material Type and Proportion on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Vegetation-Concrete by Daxiang Liu, Baohua Zhang, Yueshu Yang, Wennian Xu, Yu Ding, Zhenyao Xia

“…It is necessary to balance these two aspects in the design of vegetation-concrete. As one of the main components in vegetation-concrete, organic material has a remarkable effect on both the porosity and the mechanical properties of the substrate. …”
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Toy preferences among 3-to-4-year-old children: The impact of socio-demographic factors and developmental characteristics by Nikolay N. Veresov, Margarita N. Gavrilova, Vera L. Sukhikh

“…Today’s common typologies and categories of children’s toys are mainly decided by the manufacturers and retailers of children’s products. …”
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