Rapid Assessment and Classification for Seismic Damage of Mountain Tunnel Based on Concentric Circle Method by Hua Xu, Jingsong Xu, Runfang Sun, Hefu Pu, Yin Cheng

“…With the assessment results shown on a straightforward concentric circle diagram, the proposed CCM method can rapidly and reliably assess the SDL of mountain tunnel to win over precious time for emergency rescue and provide references for the repair of damaged tunnel. …”
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Hyaluronic Acid (800 kDa) Supplementation of University of Wisconsin Solution Improves Viability of Osteochondral Grafts and Reduces Matrix Metalloproteinase Expression during Cold... by Takuya Yamada, Kentaro Uchida, Kenji Onuma, Gen Inoue, Jun Aikawa, Shotaro Takano, Hiroyuki Sekiguchi, Hisako Fujimaki, Masayuki Miyagi, Masashi Takaso

“…In contrast, UW solution supplemented with either 1900 or 6000 kDa HA did not markedly improve the cell viability of the OCT. Real-time PCR analysis revealed that the levels of matrix metalloproteinases 2, 3, and 9 were significantly decreased in OCT stored in UW solution supplemented with 800 kDa HA. …”
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The Extraction and Validation of Low-Frequency Wind-Generated Noise Source Levels in the Chukchi Plateau by Zhicheng Li, Yanming Yang, Hongtao Wen, Hongtao Zhou, Hailin Ruan, Yu Zhang

“…Low-frequency ocean noise (50–500 Hz) was recorded by a single omnidirectional hydrophone in the open waters of the Chukchi Plateau from 31 August 2021 to 6 September 2021 (local time). After other non-wind interference was filtered out, wind-generated noise source levels (NSLs) were extracted from the wind-generated noise. …”
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Boosting Li-Ion Battery Pack Lifespan with Active On-Load Balancing by Salam S. Hussein, Ahmed J. Abid, Adel A. Obed, Ameer L. Saleh, Reheel J. Hassoon

“…Therefore, Given the linearly decreasing target SoC, the average error over all time points is approximately 4.29%. …”
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Determination of Volatile Compounds in Foxtail Millet Sake Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by Jingke Liu, Wei Zhao, Shaohui Li, Aixia Zhang, Yuzong Zhang, Songyan Liu

“…Different methods of sample preparation were used to optimize this method (SPME fiber types, sample amount, extraction time, extraction temperature, content of NaCl, and rotor speed). …”
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Historical rainstorm in Hong Kong on 7–8 September 2023: Diagnosis, forecasting and nowcasting by Hiu Ching Tam, Yu‐Heng He, Pak Wai Chan, Shiwei Yu, Huisi Mo, Hui Su, Ling‐Feng Hsiao, Yangzhao Gong

“…Early indicators of such events over Hong Kong with substantial lead time are limited from the dynamics and thermodynamics consideration, the numerical weather prediction models, given the present technology. …”
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Investigating the CREDIT History of Supernova Remnants as Cosmic-Ray Sources by Anton Stall, Chun Khai Loo, Philipp Mertsch

“…We suggest that this cosmic-ray energy-dependent injection time (CREDIT) scenario be considered in experimental searches to identify individual SNRs as cosmic-ray sources.…”
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Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of luteolin from peanut shells using ionic liquid and its molecular mechanism by Liwei Niu, Siwen Zhang, Xiaoyu Si, Yuhan Fang, Shuang Wang, Lulu Li, Zunlai Sheng

“…Single-factor experiments were conducted to analyze the effects of ultrasonic power, extraction time, extraction temperature, IL concentration, and solid-to-liquid ratio on extraction efficiency. …”
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Value of Perfusion CT, Transcranial Doppler Sonography, and Neurological Examination to Detect Delayed Vasospasm after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage by Ekkehard Kunze, Mirko Pham, Furat Raslan, Christian Stetter, Jin-Yul Lee, Laszlo Solymosi, Ralf-Ingo Ernestus, Giles Hamilton Vince, Thomas Westermaier

“…Background. If detected in time, delayed cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) may be treated by balloon angioplasty or chemical vasospasmolysis in order to enhance cerebral blood flow (CBF) and protect the brain from ischemic damage. …”
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IL-1β-Induced Matrix Metalloprotease-1 Promotes Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration via PAR1 and G-Protein-Coupled Signaling Pathway by Ming-Siou Chen, Cheng-Yu Lin, Yun-Hsuan Chiu, Chie-Pein Chen, Pei-Jiun Tsai, Hwai-Shi Wang

“…We then used quantitative real-time PCR and MMP-1 ELISA to verify the results. MMP-1 siRNA transfected MSCs, and MSC pretreatment with IL-1β inhibitor interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), MMP tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP2), MMP-1 inhibitor GM6001, and protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1) inhibitor SCH79797 confirms that PAR1 protein signaling pathway leads to IL-1β-induced cell migration. …”
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Smart cities, smart systems: A comprehensive review of system dynamics model applications in urban studies in the big data era by Gift Fabolude, Charles Knoble, Anvy Vu, Danlin Yu

“…The paper concludes by advocating for new approaches that reduce assumptions and promote real-time applicable models, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of urban sustainability through the synergy of big data and SD models.…”
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Reliability Test on Vienna Rectifier for Wide Bandgap Devices in EV Charging Systems by Bharaneedharan Balasundaram, P. Suresh, Parvathy Rajendran, It Ee Lee, C. Ahamed Saleel

“…GaN MOSFETs had an edge over Si and SiC MOSFETs in several aspects, such as decreased conduction and switching losses, better thermal management, and more consistent performance with time. While GaN MOSFETs performed better in general and especially at high frequencies and temperatures, SiC MOSFETs showed some improvements over the conventional Si devices. …”
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Effect of the Ultraviolet C Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on the Quality of Soil-Grown and Pot-Grown Red Raspberries by Nicole R. Giuggioli, Daniele M. Nucera, Serenella Piano, Selene Ollani

“…The positive outcomes derived from the analyses of bioactive compounds may be implemented in further studies on the same matrix to better manage the treatment and its conditions, such as the exposure time, the distance from the LED lamps, and the UVC-rays’ dose, in order to find the best combination in terms of efficacy and efficiency.…”
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Semantic Image Synthesis via Class-Adaptive Cross-Attention by Tomaso Fontanini, Claudio Ferrari, Giuseppe Lisanti, Massimo Bertozzi, Andrea Prati

“…Our model inherits the versatility of SPADE, at the same time obtaining state-of-the-art generation quality improving FID score by 5.6%, 1.4% and 3.4% on CelebMask-HQ, Ade20k and DeepFashion datasets respectively, as well as improved global and local style transfer. …”
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Origin of the MRI Contrast in Natural and Hydrogel Formulation of Pineapple Juice by Domenico Rizzo, Enrico Ravera, Marco Fragai, Giacomo Parigi, Claudio Luchinat

“…Furthermore, we have characterized the relaxometry profiles of pineapple juice in the presence of alginate in different amounts; the interaction of the manganese ions with alginate slows down their reorientation time to some extent, with a subsequent increase in the relaxation rates. …”
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Downregulation of Ezrin Suppresses Migration Potential in Cervical Cancer Cells by Marta Hałas-Wiśniewska, Wioletta Arendt, Alina Grzanka, Magdalena Izdebska

“…In addition, we showed for the first time that a reduced EZR protein level affects the cellular response to the routinely used treatment with cisplatin. …”
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Adjuvant Treatment with Empagliflozin or Semaglutide Increases Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Subjects with Well-Controlled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Maja Preložnik Navodnik, Katarina Reberšek, Katarina Klinar, Andrej Janež, Helena Podgornik

“…Both groups receiving adjuvant therapy were compared with the insulin-only group (N = 26) at two time points: before the start of therapy and after 12 weeks of adjuvant therapy. …”
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The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Posttraumatic Iris Implantation Cysts: Illustrative Case Presentations and a Review of the Literature by Nandini Venkateswaran, Steven S. T. Ching, William Fischer, Frank Lee, Gabrielle Yeaney, Holly B. Hindman

“…We use these cases as a platform to discuss the different manifestations of implantation cysts, the roles of anterior segment optical coherence tomography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and histopathology in facilitating timely and accurate diagnosis and review the range of available therapeutic modalities. …”
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Multi-feature enhancement based on sparse networks for single-stage 3D object detection by Zunwang Ke, Chenyu Lin, Tao Zhang, Tingting Jia, Minghua Du, Gang Wang, Yugui Zhang

“…In the field of autonomous driving, the accuracy and real-time requirements for 3D object detection technology continue to improve, which is directly related to the commercialization process and market popularity of autonomous vehicles. …”
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Prophylactic Nailing of Incomplete Atypical Femoral Fractures by Chang-Wug Oh, Jong-Keon Oh, Ki-Chul Park, Joon-Woo Kim, Yong-Cheol Yoon

“…A complete fracture developed at the time of nailing in one patient, but it healed with callus bridging. …”
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