Mitochondrial Genomes of Four Millipedes (Diplopoda: Spirostreptida and Spirobolida) Unveil Phylogenetic Novelty and Gene Rearrangement Patterns by Yingzhu Li, Gaoji Zhang, Wei Xu, Tangjun Xu, Lingna Li, Ming Gao, Jiachen Wang, Hongyi Liu

“…Notably, the D-loop regions of <i>A. acrotrifoliolatus</i> and <i>B. sinicus</i> were positioned atypically, thus indicating structural rearrangements. A nucleotide composition analysis revealed pronounced AT-skews, with tRNA sequences exhibiting the highest A+T content. …”
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CdS(en) hybrid nanoparticles supported on Mg(OH)2-MgO mixture. Suitable preparation via a one pot synthesis for the photocatalytic H2 production by Angela Gabriela Romero-Villegas, Sandra Ramírez-Rave, Agileo Hernández-Gordillo, Iván D. Rojas-Montoya, Ricardo Gómez

“…Abstract CdS(en)/Mg(OH)2-MgO photocatalysts were easily synthesized using a one pot synthesis, the resulting materials were obtained with an excellent dispersion of the hybrid CdS(en) on the surface. Their structural, optical, and morphological properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV–vis spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, nitrogen physisorption, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Phase field modeling for fracture prediction in goat tibia using an open-source quantitative computer tomography based finite element framework by Debangshu Paul, Zachariah Arwood, Pierre-Yves Mulon, Dayakar Penumadu, Timothy Truster

“…Given that mechanical properties and structural form of goat tibiae closely mimic those of human tibiae, they can serve as excellent models for comparative orthopedic research. …”
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The Genesis of a Thin-Bedded Beach-Bar System Under the Strike-Slip Extensional Tectonic Framework: A Case Study in the Bohai Bay Basin by Jing Wang, Youbin He, Hua Li, Bin Feng, Zhongxiang Zhao, Xing Yu, Xiangyang Hou

“…Results reveal the following: (1) widespread thin-bedded beach-bar sandbodies dominated by fine-grained sandstones and siltstones, exhibiting wave ripples and low-angle cross-bedding; (2) two vertical stacking patterns, Type A, thick mudstone intervals intercalated with laterally continuous thin sandstone layers, and Type B, composite sandstones comprising thick sandstone units overlain by thin sandstone beds, both demonstrating significant lateral continuity; (3) three identified microfacies: bar-core, beach-core, and beach-margin facies; (4) key controls on sandbody development: paleoenvironmental evolution establishing the depositional framework, secondary fluctuations modulating depositional processes, strike-slip extensional tectonics governing structural zonation, paleobathymetry variations and paleotopography controlling distribution loci, and provenance clastic influx regulating scale and enrichment (confirmed by detrital zircon U-Pb dating documenting a dual provenance system). …”
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The Current Role and Prospects of Electrophysiological Research Methods in Ophthalmology. Literature Review by V. N. Kazajkin, V. O. Ponomarev, A. V. Lizunov, A. E. Zhdanov, A. Yu. Dolganov, V. I. Borisov

“…Electrophysiological research today remains an important method for the objective assessment of the functional state of the components of the visual analyzer.There are methods, for example, OCT, that can objectively assess the structural and anatomical integrity of the retina, however, only indirectly shows functional activity. …”
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Research progress on wire arc additive manufactured Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys: Metallurgical defects, refining grains, enhancing mechanical properties by Yichen Liu, Feng Guo, Jie Li, Kun Liu, Juan Wang, Artem Okulov, Tushar Sonar

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Multispecies biofilm architecture determines bacterial exposure to phages. by James B Winans, Benjamin R Wucher, Carey D Nadell

“…Before this stage of biofilm structural maturity, E. coli is highly susceptible to phages; however, we show that these bacteria can gain lasting protection against phage exposure if they have become embedded in the bottom layers of highly packed groups of V. cholerae in co-culture. …”
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The intention to use short videos for health information among Chinese adults: Based on the technology acceptance model by Junjiang Liu, Rui Huang, Jinluan Ren, Peifan Li, Pengfei Wang

“…The analysis was carried out using the partial least squares structural equation modeling technique for parameter estimation and model validation. …”
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Monitoring volcanic gas hazards in Goma DRC using GIS and Google Earth Engine by Hagir A. Abdelhamid, Kholoud M. AbdelMaksoud, El-Sayed I. Gaber, Kambale W. kavyavu, Wael M. Al-Metwaly

“…Furthermore, in situ analyses documented structural damage to roadways in Goma and adjacent areas, attributed to seismic wave propagation. …”
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Risk of Permanent Corneal Injury in Microgravity: Spaceflight-Associated Hazards, Challenges to Vision Restoration, and Role of Biotechnology in Long-Term Planetary Missions by Jainam Shah, Joshua Ong, Ryung Lee, Alex Suh, Ethan Waisberg, C. Robert Gibson, John Berdahl, Thomas H. Mader

“…These conditions elevate the risk of corneal abrasions, infections, and structural damage. In addition, Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)—while primarily affecting the posterior segment—has also been potentially linked to anterior segment alterations such as corneal edema and tear film instability. …”
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Pegmatites of the Larsemann Hills oasis, East Antarctica: new field geological and geophysical data by Ivan A. Babenko, Irina V. Talovina, Dmitrii E. Ushakov, Nikita S. Krikun

“…Special attention is given to the structural-tectonic control of pegmatite bodies, their geological setting, zoning patterns, and the results of gamma spectrometric and magnetic surveys. …”
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On the genesis of the 2013 Bachat earthquake by G. G. Kocharyan, S. B. Kishkina, A. M. Budkov, G. N. Ivanchenko

“…The probable geometrical parameters of the fault plane were estimated from the structural and tectonic conditions of the study area and the published locations of the aftershocks [Emanov et al., 2017]. …”
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Underwater synthetic image generation for multi-temporal monitoring of crustose coralline algae by A. Calantropio, A. Giaquinto, S. Del Pizzo, F. Menna, E. Nocerino

“…A quantitative image comparison framework was developed, incorporating several metrics, such as Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM), and perceptual color difference (&Delta;E) within spatially constrained masks in specific regions of interest (ROIs). …”
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The adoption of mobile health applications by physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries: The case of Saudi Arabia by Sultan Alsahli, Su-yin Hor

“…The rapid evolution of mobile health applications (mHealth apps) has become increasingly important in enhancing healthcare delivery, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Formation mechanism of basalt-related agate deposits: an example from the Ating River alluvial gravels in the Xunke area, Heilongjiang, NE China by Peng Zhang, Bo-Chao Wang, Ji-Lin Zheng, Xiao-Yu Guo

“…Outer-to-inner Hf depletion (0.24→0.07 ppm) tracks fluid evolution toward lower H2O content and higher acidity. …”
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Nanoindentation Simulation of Hardening Caused by Cr Precipitates in FeCr Alloy by WANG Shumin, HE Xinfu, CAO Jinli

“…Ferrite/martensite steel is a candidate structural material for nuclear reactor. Cr clusters generated after irradiation will change the mechanical properties of the material, leading to hardening and embrittlement. …”

Stem-Cell Niches in Health and Disease: Microenvironmental Determinants of Regeneration and Pathology by Boris Yushkov, Valerii Chereshnev, Elena Korneva, Victoria Yushkova, Alexey Sarapultsev

“…Stem-cell behavior is governed not solely by intrinsic genetic programs but by highly specialized microenvironments—or niches—that integrate structural, biochemical, and mechanical cues to regulate quiescence, self-renewal, and differentiation. …”
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Climate Change Affects Choice and Management of Training Systems in the Grapevine by Filippo Del Zozzo, Stefano Poni

“…Although vertical shoot positioned (VSP) training systems, either cane- or spur-pruned, are adopted in the great majority of the vineyards worldwide, the lianas nature of the grapevine and the presence of long and flexible canes confer high plasticity and render structural and pruning changes quite easy. The focus of this review is if, in light of the most consistent features triggered by global warming (e.g., longer growing season, earlier phenology, faster ripening, higher incidence of overheating stress and sunburn, higher frequency of extreme weather events), the type and management of training systems should also be reconsidered. …”
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Mechanism of steel slag powder stabilization and improvement of expansive clay by Yinlei SUN, Chuan YU, Lei LIAO, Zhifei LI

“…The main conclusions are as follows: (1) SSP contains abundant active mineral components that can undergo ion exchange and hydration reaction with clay particles, thus changing the microstructure and physicochemical properties of clay. (2) The chemical composition and structural properties of SSP will be affected by the production process and the use of the environment, which in turn affects its chemical activity. …”
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Two TonB-dependent outer membrane transporters involved in heme uptake in Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 by Julia Graf, Martin Schöpperle, Rafael Pernil, Enrico Schleiff

“…Low availability of micronutrients such as iron has enforced the evolution of uptake systems in all kingdoms of life. …”
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