Analysis of microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of FGH101 powder superalloy and IN718 deformed superalloy via inertia friction welding by Jun Zhou, Jun Zhou, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongqiang Zhang, Feng Qin, Feng Qin, Xuelong Zhang, Xuelong Zhang, Hao Wang, Hao Wang, Ze Liu, Ze Liu, Wenhan Zhang, Wenhan Zhang, Caiyan Huang, Caiyan Huang, Chunbo Zhang, Chunbo Zhang

“…Microhardness analysis revealed higher hardness at the weld interface, followed by a sharp decline near the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) on the IN718 side due to phase re-dissolution, while FGH101 showed quicker recovery. …”
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Experimental Study on the Durability of Fly Ash-Based Filling Paste in Environments with Different Concentrations of Sulfates by Boqiang Cui, Yin Liu, Hao Guo, Zhanxin Liu, Yao Lu

“…The stress-strain curves for these blocks show that the elastic moduli of the filling paste test blocks change irregularly, and it was found that with the increase in soaking time, the blocks soaked in the 10% and 15% sodium sulfate solutions developed fissures in the later stage that adversely affected the strength of the filling paste. The XRD results show that the filling paste test block hydration products are hydrated calcium silicate (C-S-H) based and that ettringite (AFt), beneficial to strength of the filling paste in proper quantities, appeared in the main product of the filling paste test blocks that were soaked in the sodium sulfate solution. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the respectful maternity care scale https://nmcjournal.zums.ac.ir/article-1-935-en.html by Sule Gokyildiz Surucu, Gunes Arslan, Burcu Avcibay Vurgec, Ebru Gozuyesil, Ephrem Daniel Sheferaw

“…Background: Labor is an important experience for women that affects them physically and emotionally. Women and their families need safety and a humanistic approach during labor. …”
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Effect of bisphosphonate on bone microstructure, mechanical strength in osteoporotic rats by ovariectomy by Yuzhu Wang, Zhanglin Wu, Chun Li, Chenhao Ma, Jingyang Chen, Mincong Wang, Dawei Gao, Yufeng Wu, Haibin Wang

“…Similarly, BPs could significantly affect the effective modulus in IT (sham-OVX vs. BP, p < 0.001), and had no significant difference in MT and LT. …”
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Size effect-based improved antioxidant activity of selenium nanoparticles regulating Anti-PI3K-mTOR and Ras-MEK pathways for treating spinal cord injury to avoid hormone shock-indu... by Peixin Liu, Xiaodong Liu, Zihao Wu, Kui Shen, Zhaofeng Li, Xiaowei Li, Qifeng Wu, Leung Chan, Zhong Zhang, Yutong Wu, Liwen Liu, Tianfeng Chen, Yi Qin

“…Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a critical condition affecting the central nervous system that often has permanent and debilitating consequences, including secondary injuries. …”
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Exogenous Application of Thidiazuron, Carbaryl, Ethephon, and Lime Sulphur Promotes Flower Abscission and Suppresses Tea Pests in the Tea Plant <i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) O. Kun... by Meina Jin, Xiaoyue Lun, Ruirui Zhang, Yu Zhang, Xiangzhi Zhang, Feiyu Guan, Liping Wang, Yiheng Ying, Zhengqun Zhang, Xiuxiu Xu

“…Kuntze consume substantial quantities of water and nutrients during the flowering period, which can adversely affect the yield and quality of tea plants. Therefore, the effects of thidiazuron, carbaryl, ethephon, and lime sulphur on flower buds and flower abscission in tea plants were investigated. …”
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Short Bowel Patients Treated for Two Years with Glucagon-Like Peptide 2: Effects on Intestinal Morphology and Absorption, Renal Function, Bone and Body Composition, and Muscle Func... by P. B. Jeppesen, P. Lund, I. B. Gottschalck, H. B. Nielsen, J. J. Holst, J. Mortensen, S. S. Poulsen, B. Quistorff, P. B. Mortensen

“…No significant changes were demonstrated in energy intake or absorption, and GLP-2 did not significantly affect mucosal morphology, body composition, bone mineral density or muscle function. …”
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Effects of Floral Characters on the Pollination Biology and Breeding System of <i>Iris setosa</i> (Iridaceae): A Cold-Tolerant Ornamental Species from Jilin Province by Xiyue Zhang, Ruoqi Liu, Lifei Chen, Tianhao Pei, Yu Gao, Xi Lu, Yunwei Zhou

“…This study analyzed how phenology, floral features, breeding systems, and pollinator visits affect reproductive success of <i>I. setosa</i> populations in Jilin Province. …”
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Latent profile and determinants of self-management behaviors among older adult patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study by Yu Jiao Shao, Xiao Cui Duan, Xue Jun Xu, Hong Yan Guo, Ze Yu Zhang, Shuang Zhao, Fu Zhi Wang, Yong Xia Chen, Qin Chen, Shi Qing Zhang, Xiu Mu Yang

“…Multivariate logistic regression revealed that residence, aCCI, number of digital devices used, perceived usefulness of digital health information, digital health literacy, social support, chronic disease management self-efficacy, and psychological status were significant factors affecting self-management profiles (all p &lt; 0.05).ConclusionSelf-management behaviors in older adult patients with chronic diseases were generally low, with substantial heterogeneity across profiles. …”
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Reproductive efficiency of ewe lambs kept on tropical pastures under different feeding systems by L.M. Higano, C.C.B.F. Ítavo, L.C.V. Ítavo, G.S. Difante, G.K.A. Melo, P.C.G. Silva, K.L.S. Monteiro, E.S.M. Soares, T.F.F.S. Arco, P.B. Andrade, A.A.S. Miguel, F.G.G. Oliveira, E.L.M. Ribeiro, A.L.C. Gurgel

“…The supplementation levels used affected the pregnancy rate of the lambs. The group that received 1.6% BW had a higher pregnancy rate than the group treated with 2.4% BW. …”
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Population Dynamics of <i>Cypripedium macranthos</i> Sw. and Its Interactions with Environmental Factors in the Changbai Mountains by Lifei Chen, Wei Liu, Nan Jiang, Yiting Xiao, Yuze Shan, Shizhuo Wang, Sulei Wu, Qi Wang, Jiahui Yu, Yuqing Zhang, Xi Lu, Hongyu Qiao

“…The growth and development of <i>Cypripedium macranthos</i> Sw. are affected by environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, soil type, and its crown density. …”
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Lessons learnt from measures taken to prevent rabies introduction and spread into a long rabies free territory (case study of the Irkutsk Oblast) by I. V. Meltsov, A. M. Ablov, E. N. Shkolnikova, M. E. Koplik, P. A. Minchenko, T. V. Desyatova, I. D. Zarva, A. D. Botvinkin, A. Ye. Metlin

“…It is supposed that in case of the infection introduction the forest-steppe agricultural areas near the Angara River are likely to be affected due to high population of foxes. Relative geographic isolation of the Irkutsk Oblast favors to the long animal rabies freedom of this territory. …”
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Digging for Literature on Tailoring Cultural Offers With and for Older People From Ethnic Minority Groups: A Scoping Review by Stephanie Tierney, Jordan Gorenberg, Marta Santillo, Debra Westlake, Geoffrey Wong, Kerryn Husk, Sofia Vougioukalou, Ruthanne Baxter, Shoba Dawson, Nia Roberts, Caroline Potter, Harriet Warburton, Beth McDougall, Johannah Latchem, Kamal R Mahtani

“…., loneliness, financial worries, housing problems) affecting physical and/or mental health. It involves connecting people to external support or services, including ‘cultural offers’–events, groups and activities run within or by cultural organisations. …”
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Health Behavior Study in Natural Disaster Vulnerability in Palu City (Case Study of Tondo Huntap, Palu City) by Arwan Arwan, Sadly Syam, Muhammad Zikra, Firmansyah Firmansyah, Muhammad Sabri Syahrir, Muhammad Aji Satria

“…There is a need to enhance health behavior preparedness in facing disaster threats, considering that the city of Palu is located in an earthquake-prone zone and has a history of being affected by earthquakes. This research aims to study health behavior and mental health in relation to disaster vulnerability, based on a case study of Huntap in the Tondo area, Palu City, Central Sulawesi, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) approach.   …”
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1-Bromopropane induces mitochondrial damage and lipid metabolism imbalance in respiratory epithelial cells through the PGC-1α/PPARα pathway by Qiuyun Wu, Chunmeng Jin, Xue Liu, Qianyi Zhang, Biyang Jiao, Hongmin Yu

“…Pretreating cells with the agonists of PGC-1α and PPARα, we revealed that 1-BP affected the expression of PGC-1α and interfered with its coactivator PPARα levels, causing an increase in the expression of lipid-producing genes and a decrease in the expression of lipid-decomposing genes, thus leading to a lipid accumulation in respiratory epithelial cells. …”
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Hungry wintering birds and angry farmers: Crop damage and management implications in a protected wetland in China by Lanyan Zhong, Yanfang Li, Yalong Li, Chuanyin Dai

“…The farmers had negative attitudes toward the problematic species and a low tolerance for crop-foraging activity. Both traits were affected by measurable factors related to crop loss. …”
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A New Method for Research on Unsteady Pressure Dynamics and Productivity of Ultralow-Permeability Reservoirs by Kun Wang, Li Li, Xiao Chen, Wei Liang, Yong Yang, Zhenghe Yan, Jianwen Dai, Wei Li, Yahui Wang, Weifang Wang, Min Li, Danling Wang

“…In order to solve this problem, key parameters affecting the skin factor need to be found. Based on the real core experiment and digital core experiment results, stress sensitivity and threshold pressure gradient are verified to be the most influential factors in the production of low-permeability reservoirs. …”
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Fat Body Metabolome Revealed Glutamine Metabolism Pathway Involved in Prepupal <i>Apis mellifera</i> Responding to Cold Stress by Xinjian Xu, Mingjie Cao, Chenyu Zhu, Lingqing Mo, Huajiao Huang, Jiaying Xie, Bingfeng Zhou, Shujing Zhou, Xiangjie Zhu

“…Thermal condition affects the development and growth of ectotherms. …”
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Heart transplantation: comparing the impact of modified heart preservation with conventional methods by Xiaoke Shang, Changdong Zhang, Yixuan Wang, Mei Liu, Yucheng Zhong, Nianguo Dong

“…The preservation time of the donor heart was significantly longer in the study group compared to the control group, without affecting the survival of the transplant recipients. …”
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Iron deficiency anaemia and its associated risk factors among lactating mothers in Ghana by Mensah K, Abbam G, Gadzeto FF, Marfo L, Daud S, Kuntah S, Bani SB, Dzamesi HK, Apodola FA, Badu A, Chukwurah FE

“…ackground: Anaemia is one of the most common conditions affecting human physiology. Iron deficiency, with or without anaemia, reduces the working capacity of individuals and the entire population. …”
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