Mature Tiankengs are biodiversity hotspots of soil microorganisms in the karst region by Junbo Yang, Xiaohui Wang, Keyi Wang, Danjuan Zeng, Ling Mo, Shuai Li, Baozhu Fang, Bhagwan Rekadwad, Wenjun Li, Gaozhong Pu

“…Mature Tiankeng, the negative geological landform surrounded by integral walls as refugia in Karst regions, conserves the unique plant species of karst regions due to isolation from human disturbances and different local microclimates. …”
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Enhancing heat recovery efficiency in chimney exhaust systems using thermoelectric generators – Thermal modeling and parametric analysis by Obeida Farhat, Mahmoud Khaled, Jalal Faraj, Khaled Chahine, Farouk Hachem, Cathy Castelain

“…By positioning thermoelectric generators on the exterior walls of the exhaust pipe, close to the heat source, a significant amount of electrical power—up to 37.67 W—could be produced. …”
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Endothelial Dysfunction Correlates with Liver Fibrosis in Chronic HCV Infection by Michele Barone, Maria Teresa Viggiani, Annabianca Amoruso, Serafina Schiraldi, Annapaola Zito, Fiorella Devito, Francesca Cortese, Michele Gesualdo, Natale Brunetti, Alfredo Di Leo, Pietro Scicchitano, Marco Matteo Ciccone

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can exert proatherogenic activities due to its direct action on vessel walls and/or via the chronic inflammatory process involving the liver. …”
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An innovative biosensing approach for Aflatoxin B1 detection via electrical impedance measurement by Recep Üstünsoy, Tahsin Ertaş, Hülya Eraslan Gültekin, Ali Fuat Ergenç, Bircan Dinç, Muhammet Bektaş

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) shows the current functionalization of tungsten wires with antibodies and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The surface morphological changes are easily visible as they give rise to a roughened, textured surface that provides a greater active area, since the surface used for hydrogen evolution. …”
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GV1001, hTERT Peptide Fragment, Prevents Doxorubicin-Induced Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Endothelial Cells and Atherosclerosis in Mice by Wei Chen, Seojin Kim, Sharon Y. Kim, Cheyenne Beheshtian, Naryung Kim, Ki-Hyuk Shin, Reuben H. Kim, Sangjae Kim, No-Hee Park

“…Additionally, GV1001 reduced systemic and vascular inflammation, lipid accumulation, and monocyte/macrophage infiltration within arterial walls in mice. In conclusion, GV1001 appears to prevent doxorubicin-induced atherosclerosis by safeguarding vascular endothelial cells from mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and phenotypic changes. …”
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A computational role of blood nanofluid induced by a stenosed artery with porous medium and thermophoretic particle deposition effects by Shivalila Hangaragi, N. Neelima, N. Beemkumar, Ankur Kulshreshta, Umair Khan, Noreen Sher Akbar, Mohammad Kanan, Mona Mahmoud

“…The study makes certain key assumptions, including the consideration of the porous nature of the arterial walls and the impacts of external thermal influences. …”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Stunting among Primary School Children in Northeast Ethiopia by Getaw Walle Bazie, Mohammed Seid, Gudina Egata

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Rapid Determination of the Furaltadone Metabolite in Aquatic Products Based on Fe3O4@AuNPs/MWCNTs-COOH Immunosensor by LI Ting, HE Huange, LU Hang, LI Shuguo

“…A nano-immunosensor for the rapid determination of 3-amino-5-methylmorpholino-2-oxazolidinone (AMOZ) in aquatic products was prepared by immobilizing anti-AMOZ antibodies onto a glass carbon electrode modified with a hybrid nanocomposite (Fe3O4@AuNPs/MWCNTs-COOH) consisting of magnetic ferric oxide (Fe3O4), gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), and carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH). The microstructure of the prepared nanoparticles of Fe3O4 and Fe3O4@AuNPs was analyzed using ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy and infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and their microscopic morphology was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Accelerated River Meander Migration on the Tibetan Plateau Caused by Permafrost Thaw by Anmeng Sha, Dongfeng Li, Des Walling, Yi Zhao, Shang Tian, Dong Chen, Shanshan Deng, Junqiang Xia, Jim Best

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BROILER CARCASS QUALITY AND SLAUGHTERHOUSE HYGIENE ASSESSMENT IN BLIDA (ALGÉRIA) by Djamila Baazize-Ammi, Redha Djezzar, Karima Benamirouche-Harbi, Nadia Hezil, Seddik Kebbal, Ismail Gharbi, Djamel Guetarni

“…The results showed for chicken transport cages and the walls a strong contamination at the TS1 level for the microbial groups sought. …”
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Combined Combustion of Various Industrial Waste Flows in Boiler Furnaces. Part 2 by Yu. Р. Yarmolchick, R. Schröger, H. Haberfelner, M. Pichler, D. Kostić, G. V. Moroz

“…The general mechanisms of heat transfer to the walls of the combustion chamber are investigated. …”
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Surface hardening of MIM porous metals by ultrasonic vibration assisted pressing by Shimaoka Ryo, Yin Zidong, Tanaka Shigeo, Yang Ming

“…In addition, the hardening caused a increase in strain near the surface and around the pore walls inside the material. From these results, it is supposed that the pores inside the material absorbed the vibration energy and deformed slightly, and the strain on the surface increased due to the impact effect. …”
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Research on Organic Nanopore Adsorption Mechanism and Influencing Factors of Shale Oil Reservoirs by Yanfeng He, Guodong Qi, Xiangji Dou, Run Duan, Nan Pan, Luyao Guo, Zhengwu Tao

“…Thus, a molecular model of organic micropore walls and multicomponent fluids of CO2, C4H10, C8H18, and C12H26 is constructed to investigate the adsorption pattern of multicomponent fluids in organic nanopores under different temperature and pore size conditions. …”
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Fabrication of FRP/CNT hybrid laminate composites and their effect on interlaminar and mechanical properties by Mateo Duarte, Johan A. Oquendo, Sebastián Vallejo, Johnattan Vargas, Yamile Cardona-Maya, Cesar A. Isaza

“…This research focuses on developing a strategy to effectively incorporate well-dispersed multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into structural laminate composites to enhance interlaminar toughness. …”
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Recyclable Xanthan/TiO2 Composite Cryogels towards the Photodegradation of Cr(VI) Ions and Methylene Blue Dye by Paulo V. O. Toledo, Leandro R. Marques, Denise F. S. Petri

“…XG/TiO2 10% cryogels presented larger pores and thicker walls than bare XG cryogels, as evidenced by SEM and CT analyses. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of SmearOFF on Smear Layer Removal and Erosion of Root Canal Dentin by Sohela Fakher Mahdi, Diyar Khalid Bakr

“… Background and Objectives: Root canal instrumentation produces a smear layer that covers the root canal walls and may have adverse effects on endodontic treatment. …”
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Infant outcomes after exposure to Tdap vaccine in pregnancy: an observational study by Helen Petousis-Harris, Tony Walls, Patricia Graham, Nicola Austin, Linda Hill

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Validity and Reliability of the Amharic Version of the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) in Patients with Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes in Felege... by Kidist Reba, Bizuayehu Walle Birhane, Hordofa Gutema

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Resistance mechanisms involved in complex immunity of wheat against rust diseases by E. S. Skolotneva, E. A. Salina

“…The presence of these genes in the genotype ensures the interruption of early pathogenesis through the following mechanisms: disorientation and branching of the germ tube; formation of aberrant fungal penetration structures (appressorium, substomatal vesicle); accumulation of callose in mesophyll cell walls. Breeding for immunity is accelerated by implementation of data on various mechanisms of wheat resistance to rust diseases, which are summarized in this review.…”
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Sensor Placement Strategies for the Seismic Monitoring of Complex Vaulted Structures of the Modern Architectural Heritage by Erica Lenticchia, Rosario Ceravolo, Paola Antonaci

“…Subsequently, the application of an optimal sensor placement strategy is described with reference to two different scenarios: the first one corresponding to the undamaged structure and the second one that considers a possible damage to the infill walls. Finally, a novel damage-scenario-driven sensor placement strategy based on a combination of the two above mentioned is proposed and discussed. …”
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