In Situ Test Research on Friction Resistance of Self-Anchored Test Pile by Chi Chen, Hailong Ma, Bilian Yang

“…It had the advantages of simple operation and being economical and practical. Based on the Q-w curve, axial force distribution curve, and hyperbolic function model of load transfer, this paper studied the evolution law of friction of self-anchored test pile and the load transfer process of self-anchored test pile. …”
Get full text

Artificial Neural Networks as Digital Twins for Whispering Gallery Mode Optical Sensors in Robotics Applications by Amir R. Ali, Mohamed W. A. Ramadan

“…In order to address these issues, the paper suggests an ANN that is specifically designed for the system and makes use of the WGM sensor’s high-quality factor (Q-factor). By extending the applicability and endurance to dynamic contexts and reducing fragility problems, the ANN seeks to give high-resolution measurement. …”
Get full text

Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Candidate Loci Associated with Platelet Count in Koreans by Ji Hee Oh, Yun Kyoung Kim, Sanghoon Moon, Young Jin Kim, Bong-Jo Kim

“…We identified genetic associations between platelet count and common variants nearby chromosome 4p16.1 (p = 1.46 × 10-10, in the KIAA0232 gene), 6p21 (p = 1.36 × 10-7, in the BAK1 gene), and 12q24.12 (p = 1.11 × 10-15, in the SH2B3 gene). Our results illustrate the value of large-scale discovery and a focus for several novel research avenues.…”
Get full text

MiRNA-223-5p inhibits hypoxia-induced apoptosis of BMSCs and promotes repair in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease by targeting CHAC2 and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. by Jiafei Yang, Tianjiu Zhang, Xingtao Zhu, Zhexi He, Xu Jiang, Song Yu, Huajian Gu

“…The impact of miR-223-5p on BMSC apoptosis was assessed using qPCR, Western blotting, and dual-luciferase reporter assays, focusing on the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. …”
Get full text

Effect of Cobalt Fillers on Polyurethane Segmentations Investigated by Synchrotron Small Angle X-Ray Scattering by Krit Koyvanich, Chitnarong Sirisathitkul, Supagorn Rugmai

“…From synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), the plot of the X-ray scattering intensity (I) against the scattering vector (q) exhibited a typical single peak of PU whose intensity was reduced by the increase in the Co loading. …”
Get full text

Exogenously applied ABA alleviates dysplasia of maize (Zea mays L.) ear under drought stress by altering photosynthesis and sucrose transport by Zizhu Jiang, Yu Peng Li, Ping Zhuo Gai, Jinsheng Gao, Lijian Xu

“…Exogenous ABA inhibited bald tip and the decline of maize plant biomass, and increased the number and weight of grains per ear at harvest under drought stress by regulating photosynthetic pigment content (Chla, Chlb, Car), gas exchange parameters (Pn, Tr, gs, Ci, Ls), Chla fluorescence parameters (Fv/Fm, ФPSII, ETR, qP, NPQ), chloroplast structure and function, photosynthetic enzyme activity, and the transcription level of genes coding SUTs (ZmSUT1, ZmSUT2, ZmSUT4, ZmSUT6). …”
Get full text

The Populus MYB transcription factor PSAR1 negatively regulates salt stress and is a repressor of ABA signaling by Qing Fang, Caiyun Zhang, Jingjie Liu, Zhi Zeng, Yanke Lu

“…A similar expression pattern of the genes was also confirmed by qRT-PCR. Overall, these results illuminate the Populus PSAR1 mediates environmental conditions, gene expression, and physiological ABA status.…”
Get full text

Reactive power optimization via deep transfer reinforcement learning for efficient adaptation to multiple scenarios by Congbo Bi, Di Liu, Lipeng Zhu, Chao Lu, Shiyang Li, Yingqi Tang

“…The proposed framework transfers knowledge through two phases: generic state representation in the original scenario and specific dynamic learning in multiple target scenarios. A Q-network structure that separately extracts state and action dynamics is designed to learn generalizable state representations and enable generic knowledge transfer. …”
Get full text

Experimental Implementation of an Algorithm for Real Time Compensation of Phase Current Sensors DC Offset in Field Oriented Controlled PMSM Drives by Ciro Attaianese, Matilde D'Arpino, Mauro Di Monaco, Luigi Pio Di Noia

“…The method uses equations derived from the analytically closed form solution of the steady-state d-q axes model of PMSM, taking into account the full FOC dynamics and DC offset faults of the phase current sensors. …”
Get full text

Whole Exome Sequencing and Molecular Modeling of a Missense Variant in TNFAIP3 That Segregates with Disease in a Family with Chronic Urticaria and Angioedema by Antoneicka L. Harris, Patrick R. Blackburn, John E. Richter, Jennifer M. Gass, Thomas R. Caulfield, Ahmed N. Mohammad, Paldeep S. Atwal

“…Whole exome sequencing of the proband and several family members revealed a heterozygous variant of uncertain significance in exon 2 of TNFAIP3, denoted as c.65G>A (p.R22Q), in all affected members. Variants in TNFAIP3 have been associated with multiple autoimmune diseases, susceptibility to allergy and asthma, and periodic fever syndromes, suggesting that this variant could potentially play a role in disease.…”
Get full text

Laser Ultrasonic System for Surface Crack Visualization in Dissimilar Welds of Control Rod Drive Mechanism Assembly of Nuclear Power Plant by Yun-Shil Choi, Hyomi Jeong, Jung-Ryul Lee

“…An ultrasonic sensor was contacted at one point of the inner surface of the reactor vessel head part of the CRDM assembly. Q-switched laser beams were scanned to generate ultrasonic waves around the weld bead. …”
Get full text

Expression Profiles of Differentially Expressed Circular RNAs and circRNA–miRNA–mRNA Regulatory Networks in SH-SY5Y Cells Infected with Coxsackievirus B5 by Jing Li, Heng Yang, Huaran Shi, Jihong Zhang, Wei Chen

“…Moreover, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses showed that the differentially expressed circRNAs were mainly involved in ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and signaling pathways during CVB5 infection. Additionally, RT-qPCR was used to validate the RNA-seq data, and a circRNA–miRNA–mRNA interaction network was constructed based on two circRNAs, such as hsa_circ_0008378 and novel_circ_0014617, which were associated with the regulation of innate immune response in host cells. …”
Get full text

Modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction Ameliorates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice by Inhibiting Ferroptosis via Nrf2/GPX4 Pathway by Jinke Huang, Jiaqi Zhang, Zhihong Liu, Jing Ma, Fengyun Wang, Xudong Tang

“…Transmission electron microscopy was used to reveal mitochondrial morphology. Western blot and qRT-PCR analyses were used to assess the expression levels of the proteins of Nrf2/GPX4 pathway. …”
Get full text

Concomitant Alpha- and Gamma-Sarcoglycan Deficiencies in a Turkish Boy with a Novel Deletion in the Alpha-Sarcoglycan Gene by Gulden Diniz, Hulya Tosun Yildirim, Sarenur Gokben, Gul Serdaroglu, Filiz Hazan, Kanay Yararbas, Ajlan Tukun

“…Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D (LGMD-2D) is caused by autosomal recessive defects in the alpha-sarcoglycan gene located on chromosome 17q21. In this study, we present a child with alpha-sarcoglycanopathy and describe a novel deletion in the alpha-sarcoglycan gene. …”
Get full text

Matrix Metalloproteinases in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. by Rebeca A. Fernández Carriera, Lourdes Fernández Queija, Rosa F. Lara Rodríguez, José Cabrera Gómez, Idalmis Suárez Luis, Mabel María León Ortiz, Sergio González García, Alina González-Quevedo Monteagudo

“…Total protein concentrations, albumin and immunoglobulin G (IgG), the IgG rate and the Q rate were assessed to evaluate the IgG intrathecal and the functional state of the blood-brain barrier. …”
Get full text

A Rare Case of Immunotactoid Glomerulopathy Associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma by Keiki Nagaharu, Yuka Sugimoto, Keiki Kawakami

“…These deposits were positive for IgG3, C3, and kappa light chain but negative for C1q and lambda light chain. Electron microscopy showed randomly aligned tubular structures with a diameter of approximately 50 nm. …”
Get full text

Bibliometric Analysis of the Current Landscape of Global Scientific Production on the Development of Vaccines against Dental Caries by Alejandra Torres-Loyola, Carlos Rojas-Arana, Arnaldo Munive-Degregori, Maria Eugenia Guerrero, Franco Mauricio, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza, Frank Mayta-Tovalino

“…Most of the manuscripts regarding the development of vaccines against dental caries were published in China and in Q1 quartile journals. In addition, Yan Huimin, Yang Jingyi, Zhou Dihan, Yang Yi, Li Yuhong and Fan Mingwen were found to top the list of most productive authors. …”
Get full text

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis of Differential Metabolites in Three Types of Boza Made from Different Raw Materials by WANG Qi, GAO Yan, XUE Juanjuan, ZENG Jun, HUO Xiangdong, ZHAO Zhongkai

“…Untargeted metabolomics based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) was adopted to study three types of Boza, made from different raw materials. …”
Get full text

Identification of genes involved in energy metabolism in preeclampsia and discovery of early biomarkers by Ruohua Li, Cuixia Zhou, Kejun Ye, Haihui Chen, Mengjia Peng

“…Immune infiltration analysis indicated significant differences between preeclampsia and control samples. qRT-PCR confirmed LEP and CRH increased, while SPP1 expression in preeclampsia samples.ConclusionDysregulated energy metabolism-related genes may contribute to preeclampsia through metabolic and immune changes. …”
Get full text

CUZD1 and Anti-CUZD1 Antibodies as Markers of Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by Christos Liaskos, Eirini I. Rigopoulou, Timoklia Orfanidou, Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, Christos N. Papandreou

“…Human CUZD1 is mapped at chromosome 10q26.13 and the loss of this region is a frequent event in various malignant tumours. mRNA overexpression of CUZD1 has been noted in ovarian cancer and serum levels of CUZD1 are elevated in women with ovarian cancer and patients suffering from pancreatic cancer. …”
Get full text