Combining OpenStreetMap with Satellite Imagery to Enhance Cross-View Geo-Localization by Yuekun Hu, Yingfan Liu, Bin Hui

“…We integrate the semantic richness and structural information from OSM with the high-resolution visual details of satellite imagery, creating a unified 2D geospatial representation. …”
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Reactions of Phenolic Antioxidants with Electrogenerated Superoxide Anion Radical and Their Analytical Application by Ziyatdinova G.K., Zakharova S.P., Budnikov H.C.

“…The values of these constants were relatively similar, varied in the range of 6.8·104 ÷ 11.0·104 L/mol·s, and thereby reflected the slight influence of the structure of phenolic antioxidants, in particular the number and position of hydroxyl groups, as well as the steric effects of substituents. …”
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Multimodal management and complete resection of invasive Type B3 thymoma with vascular reconstruction: a case report by Puiyee Sophia Chan, Akshay J. Patel, Gianluca Lucchese, Andrea Bille

“…Surgical resection is key to treatment, though invasion of surrounding structures like great vessels can complicate this. This case report details the management of a type B3 thymoma (T4 N0 M0) in a 41-year-old male. …”
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Analysis of Bearing Capacity and Seismic Performance of Circular RC Columns Strengthened with Externally Wrapped Steel Plates by Chunli Zhou, Xiaowei Li, Dongbo Wang, Shunxiang Xia

“…In order to study the bearing capacity and seismic performance of circular RC columns after strengthening, a formula for calculating the bearing capacity of circular RC columns strengthened with externally wrapped steel plates was derived, with reference to the Code for Design of Strengthening Concrete Structure. Through ABAQUS software, the vertical monotone static loading analysis and the horizontal low-cyclic reversed loading analysis were carried out, respectively, before and after the strengthening of the full-size RC columns in this project. …”
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Application of chromato-mass spectrometry to determine the acid composition of transformer oil by M. N. Lyutikova, S. M. Korobeynikov, A. V. Ridel

“…The technique makes it possible to determine the acid composition of the insulating oil in the context of low molecular weight acids (LMA), high molecular weight acids (HMA) and phenolic compounds (PC). The structure of some compounds identified in oil is given. …”
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3D Clay Printing: A Taguchi Approach To Rheological Properties And Printability Assessment by Rihani Nadir, Oulkhir Fatima-Zahra, Igwe Nnamdi C., Akhrif Iatimad, El Jai Mostapha

“…In the general context of 3D clay printing and sustainable mix design, reaching optimal printing quality and structural integrity requires a thorough understanding of the fresh paste and solid properties of earthen materials. …”
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Apaf-1 is an evolutionarily conserved DNA sensor that switches the cell fate between apoptosis and inflammation by Jie Ruan, Xuxia Wei, Suizhi Li, Zijian Ye, Linyi Hu, Ru Zhuang, Yange Cao, Shaozhou Wang, Shengpeng Wu, Dezhi Peng, Shangwu Chen, Shaochun Yuan, Anlong Xu

“…Abstract Apoptotic protease activating factor 1 (Apaf-1) was traditionally defined as a scaffold protein in mammalian cells for assembling a caspase activation platform known as the ‘apoptosome’ after its binding to cytochrome c. Although Apaf-1 structurally resembles animal NOD-like receptor (NLR) and plant resistance (R) proteins, whether it is directly involved in innate immunity is still largely unknown. …”
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Porous Collagen Scaffold Reinforced with Surfaced Activated PLLA Nanoparticles by Cancan Xu, Wei Lu, Shaoquan Bian, Jie Liang, Yujiang Fan, Xingdong Zhang

“…SEM observation revealed that nanoparticles were homogeneously dispersed in collagen matrix, forming interconnected porous structure with pore size ranging from 150 to 200 μm, irrespective of the amount of nanoparticles. …”
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Experiences of Students with Disabilities Enrolling in Higher Education: A Qualitative Study in the United Arab Emirates [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Richard Mottershead, Nabeel Al Yateem, Syed Azizur Rahman, Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Shahd Mohammed Elabed, Vidya Seshan, Alounoud Mohamed Al Marzouqi, Mini Sara Abraham, Heba Hesham Hijazi, Janisha Kavumpurath, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Ahmed Mahmoud Sallam, Muhammad Arsyad Subu

“…The data was collected using semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using content analysis. …”
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The Importance of Money in Shaping Employee Intention to Stay In Small Businesses: The Moderating Roles of Growth Mindset and Caring Climate by Martinus Parnawa Putranta, Russel P.J. Kingshott, Debora Wintriarsi Handoko, Theresia Agung Maryudi Harsiwi

“…The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed hypotheses. …”
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Tofu Wastewater Recovery for β-glucan Production by Pichia norvegensis and Candida tropicalis by Deidita Nafisa Wahyudi, Gemilang Lara Utama, Andri Frediansyah

“…FTIR, solid-state NMR, and SEM were utilized to investigate purity, structural differences, and antioxidant activity. Candida tropicalis (BCT) yielded 3.20 % crude β-glucan, while Pichia norvegiensis NYI (BPN) yielded 2.10 %. …”
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Effect of Constituent Units, Type of Interflavan Bond, and Conformation on the Antioxidant Properties of Procyanidin Dimers: A Computational Outlook by Ana María Mendoza-Wilson, René Renato Balandrán-Quintana

“…However, the role of the molecular structure of PCs on their antioxidant properties is still a controversial and not fully understood issue that needs to be addressed in a more specific way. …”
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Early heparin therapy reduces mortality risk in hyperthermic sepsis patients: A retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-Ⅳ database by Xu Haoran, Li Yiming, Peng Zhiyong

“…Methods Data were extracted using structured query language(SQL) from the MIMIC-Ⅳ database, and clinical characteristics of patients were analyzed with R(4.3.2). …”
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Harpacticoid assemblages (Copepoda: Harpacticoida) in the hyporheic zone of four streams in central Slovenia by Nataša Mori, Anton Brancelj

“…Harpacticoid assemblage composition, with the exception of those from the Iška stream, did not differ significantly between the streams, indicating interconnectivity of the interstitial milieu. Sediment structure, amounts of particulate organic matter, conductivity and redox conditions seemed to have certain impacts, indicating the importance of hydrological and geological settings for harpacticoid assemblages. …”
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Incomplete remyelination via therapeutically enhanced oligodendrogenesis is sufficient to recover visual cortical function by Gustavo Della-Flora Nunes, Lindsay A. Osso, Johana A. Haynes, Lauren Conant, Michael A. Thornton, Michael E. Stockton, Katherine A. Brassell, Amanda Morris, Yessenia I. Mancha Corchado, John A. Gaynes, Anthony R. Chavez, Michaelanne B. Woerner, Deidre A. MacKenna, Aryan Alavi, Anne Danks, Alon Poleg-Polsky, Rohan Gandhi, Jeffrey A. Vivian, Daniel J. Denman, Ethan G. Hughes

“…We focus on the visual pathway, which is uniquely positioned to provide insights into structure-function relationships during de/remyelination. …”
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Brain Midline Shift Measurement and Its Automation: A Review of Techniques and Algorithms by Chun-Chih Liao, Ya-Fang Chen, Furen Xiao

“…Shift of midline intracranial structures helps diagnosing intracranial lesions, especially traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, and abscess. …”
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Influence of screw angle and position on the extraction dynamics of Cross-Laminated Timber: an empirical analysis and comparative modeling study by Jia Lei, Xinran Li, Xinmeng Wang, Feibin Wang, Shuo Wang, Xin An, Meng Gong, Zeli Que

“…The design of dowel-type fastener connections is crucial for the structural integrity of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) systems, with individual fastener anchorage capacity as a key factor. …”
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Microenvironment engineering by targeted delivery of Ag nanoparticles for boosting electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction by Ting Xu, Hao Yang, Tianrui Lu, Rui Zhong, Jing-Jing Lv, Shaojun Zhu, Mingming Zhang, Zheng-Jun Wang, Yifei Yuan, Jun Li, Jichang Wang, Huile Jin, Shuang Pan, Xin Wang, Tao Cheng, Shun Wang

“…Our study shows that delivering catalysts within the GDL does not only gain the desired physical protection from GDL skeleton to achieve a superior local microenvironment for more efficient pH-universal eCO2RR, but also manifests the pore structures to effectively address gas accumulation and flood issues.…”
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Prediction of the Impact of Bank Failure Risk on Micro-Credit in Iran: An Artificial Intelligence Approach by Reza Taheri Haftasiabi, Yusef Mohammadzadeh, Ameneh Naderi

“…On this basis, policy makers are recommended to focus on the financial stability of banks, increasing their resilience to economic shocks and reforming macroeconomic structures to avoid restricting access to microcredit and its negative impact on the economy.…”
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Self-compassion as a mediator of attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance, and complex PTSD in college students with adverse childhood experiences by Yu Peng, Zahari Ishak

“…Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to explore the proposed mediation model. …”
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