Uniqueness of limit cycles and multiple attractors in a Gause-typepredator-prey model with nonmonotonic functional response and Allee effecton prey by Eduardo González-Olivares, Betsabé González-Yañez, Jaime Mena-Lorca, José D. Flores

“…The main purpose of this work is to analyze a Gause type predator-prey modelin which two ecological phenomena are considered: the Allee effect affectingthe prey growth function and the formation of group defence by prey in orderto avoid the predation.    We prove the existence of a separatrix curves in the phase plane, determinedby the stable manifold of the equilibrium point associated to the Alleeeffect, implying that the solutions are highly sensitive to the initialconditions.…”
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Structural basis for RNA-guided DNA degradation by Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex by Yanan Liu, Lin Wang, Qian Zhang, Pengyu Fu, Lingling Zhang, Ying Yu, Heng Zhang, Hongtao Zhu

“…Abstract Type I-E CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats)–Cas (CRISPR-associated proteins) system is one of the most extensively studied RNA-guided adaptive immune systems in prokaryotes, providing defense against foreign genetic elements. Unlike the previously characterized Cas3 nuclease, which exhibits progressive DNA cleavage in the typical type I-E system, a recently identified HNH-comprising Cascade system enables precise DNA cleavage. …”
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Investigation of Structural Nonlinearity Effects on the Aeroelastic and Wake Characteristics of a 15 MW Wind Turbine by Zhenju Chuang, Lulin Xia, Yan Qu, Wenhua Li, Jiawen Li

“…The study finds that nonlinear deformations reduce predicted angle of attack, decrease aerodynamic load distribution, and lead to a noticeable decline in both wind turbine performance and blade deflection. The effects on thrust and edgewise deformation are particularly significant. …”
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Ideas clash on the mountain tops : politique de la montagne et sentiment national dans l’Ecosse du vingtième siècle by Camille Manfredi

“…This paper proposes tο explore the multiple deflections of the mountain motif in a selection of poems, novels and performances by Scottish artists from the first literary renaissance to the present. …”
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Thermal stability and flame-retardant properties of a basalt/kevlar fiber-reinforced hybrid polymer composite with bran filler particulates by N. Beemkumar, Ganesan Subbiah, Vijay J. Upadhye, Arpit Arora, Shakti Prakash Jena, K Kamakshi Priya, Habtamu Alemayehu

“…Thermal conductivity tests demonstrated an improved value of 0.79 W/mK, attributed to the efficient heat dissipation properties of basalt fibers. Heat deflection temperature (HDT) testing indicated a high HDT of 179 °C, showcasing resistance to deformation under heat. …”
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Performance of Retrofitted Self-Compacting Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Beams Using External Steel Plates by Ahmed A. M. AL-Shaar, Mehmet Tolga Göğüş

“…The flexural behaviour of the retrofitted SCCFST beams was examined regarding flexural strength, failure modes, and moment versus deflection curves, energy absorption, and ductility. …”
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Design and mechanical analysis of a novel modular bionic earthworm robot with upright functionality by Shufeng Tang, Jianan Yao, Yue Yu

“…A mechanical model is established in accordance with the principle of minimum potential energy to facilitate various compression and deflection functionalities. Through comprehensive simulation and experimental studies, we validate the model’s high precision in predicting compression and deformation behaviors. …”
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Alterations in genes associated with cytosolic RNA sensing in whole blood are associated with coronary microvascular disease in SLE by Lihong Huo, Arati Naveen Kumar, Gantsetseg Tumurkhuu, Moumita Bose, Daniel S. Berman, Daniel J. Wallace, Janet Wei, Mariko Ishimori, C. Noel Bairey Merz, Caroline Jefferies

“…RNA-seq analysis revealed 143 differentially expressed (DE) genes between the SLE and healthy control (HC) groups, with virus defense and interferon (IFN) signaling being the key pathways identified as enriched in SLE as expected. …”
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Altitude Extension of the NCAR‐TIEGCM (TIEGCM‐X) and Evaluation by Yihui Cai, Xinan Yue, Wenbin Wang, Shun‐Rong Zhang, Huixin Liu, Dong Lin, Haonan Wu, Jia Yue, Sean L. Bruinsma, Feng Ding, Zhipeng Ren, Libo Liu

“…However, the ionospheric storm effects in TIEGCM‐X are stronger than those in NCAR‐TIEGCM and are even opposites at some middle and low latitudes due to the presence of more closed magnetic field lines. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program observations prove that the ionospheric storm effect of TIEGCM‐X is more reasonable. …”
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Complexity and Controversies over the Cytokine Profiles of T Helper Cell Subpopulations in Tuberculosis by Marcos Vinicius da Silva, Monique Gomes Salles Tiburcio, Juliana Reis Machado, Djalma Alexandre Alves Silva, Denise Bertulucci Rocha Rodrigues, Virmondes Rodrigues, Carlo Jose Freire Oliveira

“…Disease progression is determined mainly by the balance between the microorganism and the host defense systems. Although the immune system controls the infection, this control does not necessarily lead to sterilization. …”
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Experimental Study on RC Deep Beams with Non-Prestressed Tendons as Main Reinforcement by Seyed Mohammad Reza Mortazavi, Milad Shakiba

“…The theoretical model was able to predict the experimental load-deflection curves almost accurately. Therefore, it was demonstrated that the same concepts of the normal reinforced concrete beams can be applied for reinforced concrete beams using tendons as main reinforcement for both stiffness and strength calculations. …”
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Land drainage functioning and hydrological impacts in rural catchments: model development and field experiments by Zimmer, Daniel, Tournebize, Julien, Bouarfa, Sami, Kao, Cyril, Lesaffre, Benoît

“…We also demonstrate that these drain flow rates are a function of the level of water replenishment in the system (classically the water table elevation), of the recharge intensity of the aquifer and of a buffer function related to the swelling or deflation of the water table shape during recharge events. …”
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AhR Activation Transcriptionally Induces Anti-Microbial Peptide Alpha-Defensin 1 Leading to Reversal of Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Colitis by Manikandan Palrasu, Khadija Kakar, Amarnath Marudamuthu, Hamida Hamida, Shruthi Thada, Yin Zhong, Shanieka Staley, Philip Brandon Busbee, Jie Li, Monica Garcia-Buitrago, Mitzi Nagarkatti, Prakash Nagarkatti

“…Alpha-defensin 1 is a small antimicrobial peptide that acts as the first line of defense against pathogens. It is induced following microbial cues and inflammatory signals in neutrophils and Paneth cells in the small intestine, which suggests that it plays a role in microbial homeostasis in the gut. …”
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Evolutionary Insights into IL17A in Lagomorphs by Fabiana Neves, Joana Abrantes, Tereza Almeida, Paulo P. Costa, Pedro J. Esteves

“…In leporids, IL17A had been implicated in the host defense against extracellular pathogens, such as Francisella tularensis that infects hares and rabbits and causes the zoonotic disease tularemia. …”
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Calorie Restriction with a High-Fat Diet Effectively Attenuated Inflammatory Response and Oxidative Stress-Related Markers in Obese Tissues of the High Diet Fed Rats by Seungae Park, Na-Young Park, Giuseppe Valacchi, Yunsook Lim

“…Calorie restriction (CR) improves parameters associated with immune response and antioxidant defense. We hypothesized that CR with a high fat diet (HFCR) regulates local and systemic inflammation and oxidative stress damage in a high fat diet induced obesity (HF group). …”
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External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance by Héctor Gadea-Uribarri, Elena Mainer-Pardos, Ainhoa Bores-Arce, Rafael Albalad-Aiguabella, Sergio López-García, Carlos Lago-Fuentes

“…In addition, considering playing positions, pivots exhibited the lowest loads throughout the microcycle, whereas wingers and defenders exhibited the highest loads, depending on the variables analysed. …”
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The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study by Deniz Sımsek, Hayri Ertan

“…The study results found that this three finger hook strategy can be used in the drawing arm with success, as it may avoid causing a lateral deflection of the bowstring.…”
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Modeling and simulations of hydrodynamic shocks in a plasma flowing across randomized ICF scale laser beams by Hüller, S., Ludwig, J. D. T., Rose, H. A., Bruulsema, C., Farmer, W., Michel, P., Milder, A. L., Swadling, G. F., Rozmus, W.

“…High-energy laser beams interacting with flowing plasmas can produce a plasma response that leads to deflection of the beam, beam bending. Such beams have usually a speckle structure generated by optical smoothing techniques that reduce the spatial and temporal coherence in the laser field pattern. …”
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Implications, acteurs et leviers géopolitiques du tourisme. Israël/Palestine : ce que nous disent les lieux du religieux by Caroline Rozenholc-Escobar

“…Trois types de lieux sont identifiés – lieux de pèlerinage, lieux de substitution et parcs à thème religieux – sur ce terrain où l’attrait touristique ne se dément pas, malgré les violences qui s’y succèdent. …”
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Resistance of the Nahdlatul Ulama Party towards the New Order 1967-1969 by Mahmud Mahmud, Dewi Yuliati, Alamsyah Alamsyah

“…The PNU's resistance is understood as a self-defence effort against multiple interventions by the government on the PNU's political institutions.…”
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