Simulation Analysis of Salt Diffusion at Wanquan River Estuary under Changing Environment by HAILAI Yibo, SHI Haoran, LIU Xiaoqing, LIU Jiao, FANG Mingyi, ZHANG Lanyue

“…The diffusion of offshore salt in inland rivers along with tidal waves has an important effect on the aquatic ecological environment of the estuary area.This paper,taking the Wanquan River Estuary as an example,used the Mike21 model to simulate the salinity distribution along the channel under different runoff and tidal levels and analyzed the change rules and leading factors.The results show that the river system and riverbed topography at the Wanquan River Estuary reduce the upward diffusion of salt propelled by the tide and that the salt is mainly distributed in the waters near the estuary.The salinity distribution along the upper reaches of the river decreases rapidly,and it basically remains unchanged when the tidal level increases by 0.1 m and 0.3 m,respectively.A sudden increase in salinity occurs where a curved or narrow channel changes the local water flow and salt accumulates.The upward diffusion range of salt is mainly affected by runoff. …”
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Activation of Human Neutrophils by the Anti-Inflammatory Mediator Esenbeckia leiocarpa Leads to Atypical Apoptosis by Rafael de Liz, Heros Horst, Moacir Geraldo Pizzolatti, Tânia Silvia Fröde, Denis Girard

“…Its modulatory activity on neutrophil cell apoptosis was investigated by cytology and by flow cytometry and, although CHE increased the apoptotic rate (by cytology) and increased annexin-V binding, it did not, unexpectedly, increase CD16 shedding. …”
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Impacts of Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control Links on Driving Comfort under Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication by Yongchun Li, Chuanping Shan

“…Then, simulations were performed using these car-following models, in which various CACC feedback link types, CACC penetration rates, and flow scenarios were taken into consideration. Simulations outputted microcosmic trajectory data of vehicles, based on which the driving comfort was evaluated using the comfort index described by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 2631-1. …”
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Inflammatory Cytokine Profile Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Patients with Type 1 Diabetes by Aldo Ferreira-Hermosillo, Mario Molina-Ayala, Claudia Ramírez-Rentería, Guadalupe Vargas, Baldomero Gonzalez, Armando Isibasi, Irma Archundia-Riveros, Victoria Mendoza

“…We determined serum IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and TNF with flow cytometry and adiponectin and resistin concentrations with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in patients with and without metabolic syndrome. …”
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The Growth and Decay of Intense GNSS Amplitude and Phase Scintillation During Non‐Storm Conditions by Mahith Madhanakumar, Andres Spicher, Juha Vierinen, Kjellmar Oksavik, Anthea J. Coster, Devin Ray Huyghebaert, Carley J. Martin, Ingemar Häggström, Larry J. Paxton

“…Measurements from the EISCAT radar in Svalbard (ESR) revealed the presence of dense plasma structures with significant gradients in regions of strong Joule heating/fast flows and soft precipitation when scintillation was enhanced. …”
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Optimization the Initial Weights of Artificial Neural Networks via Genetic Algorithm Applied to Hip Bone Fracture Prediction by Yu-Tzu Chang, Jinn Lin, Jiann-Shing Shieh, Maysam F. Abbod

“…., bone mineral density, experience of fracture, average hand grip strength, intake of coffee, and peak expiratory flow rate) for building artificial neural networks to predict the probabilities of hip fractures. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulation Study of Water Infiltration Impact on Soil-Pile Interaction in Expansive Soil by Waleed Awadalseed, Xingli Zhang, Yunpeng Ji, XiangJin Wang, Yuntian Bai, Honghua Zhao

“…A new numerical simulation method is provided to simulate this issue by coupling the subsurface flow, soil deformation, and hygroscopic swelling to investigate the expansive soil-pile response upon water infiltration. …”
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Detection of a New GeV Source in the Outer Region of the Coma Cluster: A Signature of External Accretion Shock? by Xiao-Bin Chen, Kai Wang, Yi-Yun Huang, Hai-Ming Zhang, Shao-Qiang Xi, Ruo-Yu Liu, Xiang-Yu Wang

“…The supersonic flow motions associated with infall of baryonic gas toward sheets and filaments, as well as cluster mergers, produces large-scale shock waves. …”
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Activity of oil companies of Iraq and their role in the world economy by I. M. M. Mohammed, V. Pizengolts

“…However, the oil and gas industry in Iraq requires the restoration and achievement of a stable export flow after the crisis period for it. Moreover, refineries need modernization, which requires significant financial costs.…”
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Channels of influence in sustainable finance: A framework for conceptualizing how private actors shape the green transition by Jan Fichtner, Simon Schairer, Paula Haufe, Nicolás Aguila, Riccardo Baioni, Janina Urban, Joscha Wullweber

“…These channels are different strategies and mechanisms used by private actors that influence the behavior of financial and non-financial corporations to increase financial flows to sustainable productive investments. We identify ten channels of influence concerning sustainable finance: (1) initial financing; (2) refinancing; (3) (re)insurance; (4) ratings; (5) climate-litigation; (6) company engagement; (7) divestment; (8) reputation; (9) coalition-building; and (10) standard-setting. …”
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Radiological characterization of water of rivers and lakes in the Mounana region in South-Eastern Gabon by Sylvere Yannick Loemba Mouandza, Philippe Ondo Meye, Wilfried Ndong, Beaud Conrad Mabika Ndjembidouma, Evaldie-Dominique Durastanti-Rabenga Mombo, Thierry Blanchard Ekogo, Germain Hubert Ben-Bolie

“…For this purpose, gross alpha (α)-beta (β) counting was carried out using a Canberra Tenelec Gas flow counter detector. From the samples collected, about 18% and 36% contained higher grossα-activity and higher grossβ-activity compared to the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline limits of 0.5 Bq l−1and 1 Bq l−1, respectively. …”
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Modeling the Traveler’s Route Choice Behavior under Unexpected Accidents by Minqing Zhu, Peng Shi, Hongjun Cui, Xinye Li, Xinwei Ma

“…The IGRRM model based on the route choice behavior of travelers can more accurately characterize the route choice behavior of travelers under unexpected accidents, provide a basis for traffic flow distribution under unexpected accidents, and benefit traffic management departments to take traffic control and guidance measures to ease the traffic congestion caused by unexpected accidents.…”
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Cryopreservation of Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells Alters Their Viability and Subpopulation Composition but Not Their Treatment Effects in a Rodent Stroke Model by Bing Yang, Kaushik Parsha, Krystal Schaar, Nikunj Satani, Xiaopei Xi, Jaroslaw Aronowski, Sean I. Savitz

“…BM-MNCs cellular viability, composition, and phenotype of the various subpopulations of mice BM-MNCs were evaluated by flow cytometry, and the behavioral recovery of stroke animals was tested with freshly harvested MNCs versus cryopreserved MNCs by corner test and ladder rung test. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Acoustic Emission Properties of Rocks with Different Transverse Scales by Xi Yan, Li Jun, Liu Gonghui, Guo Xueli

“…Considering the transverse scale effects of rocks, this paper employs the microparticle flow software PFC2D to explore the influence of different aspect ratios on damage mechanics and acoustic emission properties of rocks. …”
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Ginsenoside Rg1 Improves Differentiation by Inhibiting Senescence of Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell via GSK-3β and β-Catenin by Ziling Wang, Rong Jiang, Lu Wang, Xiongbin Chen, Yue Xiang, Linbo Chen, Minghe Xiao, Li Ling, Yaping Wang

“…Subsequently, a rational mechanism for the detection of Rg1 which affects mesenchymal stem cell differentiation was explored. Methods. Flow cytometry is used for cell identification. The differentiation ability of hBM-MSCs was studied by differentiation culture. …”
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Isthmin 1 is Expressed by Progenitor-Like Cells in the Lung: Phenotypical Analysis of Isthmin 1+ Hematopoietic Stem-Like Cells in Homeostasis and during Infection by Guadalupe Rivera-Torruco, Carolina A. Martínez-Mendiola, Tania Angeles-Floriano, Gustavo Alberto Jaimes-Ortega, José Luis Maravillas-Montero, Rodolfo García-Contreras, Yolanda González, Esmeralda Juárez, Porfirio Nava, Vianney Ortiz-Navarrete, Oscar Medina-Contreras, Paula Licona-Limón, Ricardo Valle-Rios

“…Using multiparametric flow cytometry, we have identified mesenchymal, endothelial, and hematopoietic progenitor cells that express the secreted small protein Isthmin 1 (ISM1). …”
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Exhaust Emissions and Physicochemical Properties of Hydrotreated Used Cooking Oils in Blends with Diesel Fuel by Iraklis Zahos-Siagos, Dimitrios Karonis

“…Its products, normal paraffins, can be further hydrotreated for isomerization in order to improve their cold flow properties. The final product, usually referred to as “paraffinic diesel,” is a high cetane number, clean burning biofuel which is rapidly gaining popularity among researchers and the industry. …”
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Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effects of Different Extracts of Artemisia turanica Krasch. on K562 and HL-60 Cell Lines by Zahra Tayarani-Najaran, Mahla Sareban, Atefeh Gholami, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Mahdi Mojarrab

“…The CH2Cl2 extract of A. turanica showed the most antiproliferative effect on cancer cells among all tested extracts with IC50 values of 69 and 104 μg/mL on K562 and HL-60 cells, respectively, whereas the normal cells were not affected significantly by this extract. Sub-G1 peak in the flow cytometry histogram of the cells treated with CH2Cl2 extract of A. turanica and cleavage of PARP protein confirmed the induction of apoptosis with CH2Cl2 extract. …”
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A Two-Level Model for Traffic Signal Timing and Trajectories Planning of Multiple CAVs in a Random Environment by Yangsheng Jiang, Bin Zhao, Meng Liu, Zhihong Yao

“…In addition, sensitivity analysis indicates that the minimum green time and free-flow speed have a noticeable effect on the average vehicle’s delay and gasoline consumption.…”
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A Study on the Factors Influencing Coal Fracturing Range Caused by Liquid Carbon Dioxide Phase Transition by Xinyu Hu, Runxu Zhang, Bailin Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Lulu Zhang, Yongdan Yang, Fazhi Yan

“…After field blasting, the gas flow attenuation coefficient was reduced by up to 85.7% and the effective radius of influence was between 4 and 5 m.…”
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