Gross and Histopathology of Goats Feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya by Jackson M. Ncebere, Paul G. Mbuthia, Robert M. Waruiru, Peter K. Gathumbi

“…Various plant species such as Opuntia stricta have developed defensive measures, namely, spines, thorns, and other sharp pointed structures to protect themselves from herbivores and other animals feeding on them. …”
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Electrical Properties of a CeO2-Bi2O3 Mix System Elaborated at 600°C by Lamia Bourja, Bahcine Bakiz, Abdeljalil Benlhachemi, Mohamed Ezahri, Sylvie Villain, Claude Favotto, Jean-Raymond Gavarri

“…For compositions x≤0.20, Ce1−xBixO2−x/2 solid solutions, with fluorite cubic structure, are obtained. In the composition range 0.30≤x≤1, the system is biphasic with coexistence of cubic and tetragonal structures. …”
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方钢管混凝土柱全螺栓装配式连接节点抗震性能数值分析 by 林晓俊, 张爱林, 张艳霞, 沈森

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Microscale total genomic DNA was used to explore the complete mitochondrial genomes of two biting midge species of the family Ceratopogonidae (Insecta: Diptera) by Xiaohong Jiang, Yao Xie, Qiongyou Liu

“…All 22 tRNA genes presented typical cloverleaf secondary structures, except for trnS1-NCU, which lacked the dihydrouridine arm. …”
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Influence of welding sequences on residual stress and deformation of U-rib components fabricated by laser-arc hybrid welding by Shaoning Geng, Yuantai Li, Ping Jiang, Yilin Wang, Jun Jin, Chu Han

“…This study provides theoretical and technical guidance for improving high quality fabrication of U-rib components and large welded structures using laser-arc hybrid welding.…”
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Assisted Parkinsonism Diagnosis Using Multimodal MRI—The Role of Clinical Insights by Tobias Meindl, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Tobias Mantel, Angela Jochim, Jonas Deppe, Silke Zwirner, Jan S. Kirschke, Yong Li, Bernhard Haslinger

“…The most discriminatory variables were responsiveness to levodopa, vertical gaze palsy, and the volumes of subcortical structures, including the red nucleus. Conclusion Machine‐learning‐assisted classification of MR‐imaging biomarkers gathered in routine care can assist in the diagnosis of parkinsonian syndromes as part of the diagnostic workup. …”
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A Temporal and Dynamic Approach to Enjambments in French Versified Poetry from the 17th to the late 19th Century by Éliane Delente

“…Moreover, the common approach in terms of (mis)alignment between metrical and prosodic or syntactic structure leaves a number of unanswered questions. …”
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外伸端板半刚性钢结构连接节点的弯矩-转角智能模型研究 by 刘坚, 肖海鹏, 刘长江, 张专涛, 王飞程, 马宏伟, 戚玉亮, 招渝, 彭林苗, 任达, 陈原, 童华炜

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Kleinia (Asteraceae): comprehensive review of ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical profiles, ethnopharmacological applications, and toxicological insights by Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Tesfa Begashaw, Wubetu Yihunie Belay, Mengistie Kassahun Tariku, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Mohammed Jemal, Mamaru Getinet, Agumas Alemu Alehegn, Abebe Dagne

“…Our search utilized keywords such as “ethnobotany,” “geographic distribution,” “ethnomedicinal use,” “phytochemistry,” “pharmacological or bioactivities,” and “toxicological activities” related to the genus Kleinia. Chemical structures were depicted using Chemdraw® software. Literature highlights numerous Kleinia taxa used in traditional medicine for conditions like intestinal parasites, measles, smallpox, diabetes, edema, nerve disorders, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, cancer and more. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Studies of Organotin(IV) Derivatives with o- or p-hydroxybenzoic Acids by Mohamed A. Abdellah, Sotiris K. Hadjikakou, Nick Hadjiliadis, Maciej Kubicki, Thomas Bakas, Nikolaos Kourkoumelis, Yannis V. Simos, Spyros Karkabounas, Mirela M. Barsan, Ian S. Butler

“…The complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, Far-IR, TGA-DTA, FT-Raman, Mössbauer spectroscopy, H1, S119n-NMR, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and Mass spectroscopy. The X-ray crystal structures of complexes 1 and 2 have also been determined. …”
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Effect of cold plasma and ultrasonic pretreatment on drying characteristics and nutritional quality of vacuum freeze-dried kiwifruit crisps by Danhua Yue, Lin Lin, Rongxing Li, Zhongjun Zhang, Jianfeng Lu, Shaotong Jiang

“…The largest pore structure was observed in the UPAW group which had the highest crispness. …”
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General (hetero)polyaryl amine synthesis via multicomponent cycloaromatization of amines by Lebin Su, Jianyu Dong, Yang Shen, Shimin Xie, Shaofeng Wu, Neng Pan, Feng Liu, Qian Shang, Fangfang Cai, Tian-Bing Ren, Lin Yuan, Shuang-Feng Yin, Li-Biao Han, Yongbo Zhou

“…Abstract (Hetero)polyaryl amines are extensively prevalent in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and materials but the intricate and varied nature of their structures severely restricts their synthesis. Here, we present a selective multicomponent cycloaromatization of structurally and functionally diverse amine substrates for the general and modular synthesis of (hetero)polyaryl amines through copper(I)-catalysis. …”
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Mechanisms of N₂O Emission in Drip-Irrigated Saline Soils: Unraveling the Role of Soil Moisture Variation in Nitrification and Denitrification by Fang Zhang, Zhi Qu, Qian Zhao, Zixuan Xi, Zhen Liu

“…Drip irrigation generates structural bodies in soil, forming layered structures with moisture content gradients. …”
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Study on 3D Pore Characteristics of Carbon Materials in HTGR by Micro-CT and HPMI Methods by Shengchao Ma, Zhenzhong Zhang, Kaiyue Shen, Xuedong He, Jun Li, Huaqiang Yin, Xingtuan Yang, Shengyao Jiang

“…As the pore microscopic structure characteristic is the significant factor affecting the gas adsorption and flow in the porous materials, the detailed 3D pore structures of the carbon materials (BC and IG-110) in HTGR were studied by Micro-XCT and HPMI methods in this paper. …”
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Key Elements in Integrity Management of Underground Gas Storage: A Framework for Energy Safety by Shuyi Xie, Bin He, Ligang Chen, Kangkai Xu, Jinheng Luo, Lifeng Li, Bohong Wang

“…Its unique cyclic injection and production operations not only stabilize the natural gas supply but also impose stringent requirements on the safety and integrity of geological structures, wellbores, and surface facilities. Weaknesses in current practices can cause accidents, directly threatening energy security. …”
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Hot or not? Modulating the functionality of artificial casein micelles with the preparation temperature by Laurens J. Antuma, Yuxuan Si, Vasil M. Garamus, Jan Skov Pedersen, Volker Gräf, Elke Walz, Remko M. Boom, Julia K. Keppler

“…Additionally, the fraction of micellar calcium phosphate and magnesium, as well as the size of calcium phosphate nanoclusters, increased with higher preparation temperatures, while micellar size and hydration decreased, resulting in denser structures. These structural and compositional changes impacted functionality, with ACM prepared at intermediate temperatures (25 and 37 °C) producing the firmest curds upon rennet coagulation, while foam stability improved for ACM prepared at lower and especially higher (65 °C) temperatures. …”
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Approximate Solutions of Combinatorial Problems via Quantum Relaxations by Bryce Fuller, Charles Hadfield, Jennifer R. Glick, Takashi Imamichi, Toshinari Itoko, J. Richard Thompson, Yang Jiao, M. Marna Kagele, W. Blom-Schieber Adriana, Rudy Raymond, Antonio Mezzacapo

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Acoustic Transmitted Decellularized Fish Bladder for Tympanic Membrane Regeneration by Hong Chen, Hui Zhang, Guangjie Zhu, Long Cao, Chenjie Yu, Maoli Duan, Xiaoyun Qian, Xia Gao, Yuanjin Zhao

“…Benefitting from their spatially porous structures and excellent mechanical properties, the DFB scaffolds can provide a suitable microenvironment and mechanical support for cell growth and tissue regeneration. …”
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Shale Heterogeneity in Western Hunan and Hubei: A Case Study from the Lower Silurian Longmaxi Formation in Well Laidi 1 in the Laifeng-Xianfeng Block, Hubei Province by Peng Zhang, Junwei Yang, Yuqi Huang, Jinchuan Zhang, Xuan Tang, Chengwei Liu

“…The results of the low-temperature N2 adsorption-desorption experiment show that the shale pores are mainly composed of micropores and mesopores with narrow throats and complex structures, and their main morphology is of a thin-necked and wide-body ink-bottle pore. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Modified with Polystyrene and Poly(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl Methacrylate) as Adsorbents for the Solid Phase Extraction of Organophosphorus Pe... by Enrique Alejo-Molina, A. Rafael Vilchis-Néstor, David Muñoz-Rodríguez, Cristian Carrera-Figueiras

“…The sol-gel method was used to synthesize TiO2 particles, which were coated with free-radical polystyrene (PS) and poly(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate) (PClHPMA) polymers. Particle structures were determined via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to confirm that the polymers were successfully anchored to the TiO2 particles. …”
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