Three-Dimensional Physical Similarity Simulation of the Deformation and Failure of a Gas Extraction Surface Well in a Mining Area by Junhui Fu, Haitao Sun, Guangcai Wen, Rifu Li

“…In contrast, an abrupt change in the compressive strain occurred in the surface well below the key strata where tensile failure may occur. Moreover, a mechanical model of the surface well during the movement of the key strata was established according to the characteristics of the surface well deformation. …”
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Modeling Soil Behavior with Machine Learning: Static and Cyclic Properties of High Plasticity Clays Treated with Lime and Fly Ash by Gebrail Bekdaş, Yaren Aydın, Sinan Melih Nigdeli, İnci Süt Ünver, Wook-Won Kim, Zong Woo Geem

“…Soil improvement can be achieved by mechanical or chemical methods, especially in transportation facilities. …”
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Two-Phase Flow Model for Numerical Investigation of Impact of Water Retention on Shale Gas Production by Ershe Xu, Lingjie Yu, Ming Fan, Tianyu Chen, Zhejun Pan, Yuling Tan, Guanglei Cui

“…The shale gas production characteristic is controlled by the two abovementioned competing mechanisms. There exists a perfect combination of water injection pressure and injection time for achieving the maximum profitability of a shale gas well. …”
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Stabilization of Highway Pavement Base Using Coal Ash, Experience of Georgia: Laboratory Characterization and Field Evaluation by Aleks Burduladze, Tengiz Papushvili, Nugzar Rurua, Beqa Khetsuriani, Valentin Romanovski

“…These results demonstrate that coal ash significantly improves the mechanical properties and durability of road base layers, providing a compelling case for its use over traditional materials.…”
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Study on the Numerical Relationship between Dynamic Compressive Strength and Crushing Energy Consumption in Dynamic Point Load Test under Different Corrosion Conditions by Ming Zhou, Lan Qiao, An Luo, Qingwen Li

“…Therefore, it is of great significance to study the influence of hydrochemical corrosion on dynamic mechanical properties of rock to ensure the stability of surrounding rock. …”
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Electromagnetic metamaterial agent by Shengguo Hu, Mingyi Li, Jiawen Xu, Hongrui Zhang, Shanghang Zhang, Tie Jun Cui, Philipp del Hougne, Lianlin Li

“…Specifically, metaAgent’s cerebrum performs high-level task planning in natural language via a multi-agent discussion mechanism, where agents are domain experts in sensing, planning, grounding, and coding. …”
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Symbiont Community Changes Confer Fitness Benefits for Larvae in a Vertically Transmitting Coral by Daniel Olivares‐Cordero, Courtney Timmons, Carly D. Kenkel, Kate M. Quigley

“…ABSTRACT Coral reefs worldwide are threatened by increasing ocean temperatures because of the sensitivity of the coral‐algal symbiosis to thermal stress. …”
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The relationship between prenatal drought exposure and the diversity and composition of gut microbiome in pregnant women and neonates by Qingbo Fang, Tianlai Qiu, Fenglan Chen, Xuqi Tian, Zijun Feng, Yanan Cao, Jinbing Bai, Jing Huang, Yanqun Liu

“…Future studies should further investigate the mechanisms by which drought exposure influences maternal and neonatal gut microbial diversities, composition, and functional pathways.…”
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In silico comparative genomic analysis unravels a new candidate protein arsenal specifically associated with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. albedinis pathogenesis by Hafida Ayada, Boutayna Dhioui, Hamid Mazouz, Abdelhay El harrak, Fatima Jaiti, Bouchra Ouhmidou, Mohammed Diouri, Mohieddine Moumni

“…Those include effectors encoded by Foa unique genes that are involved in Foa penetration (Egh16-like family), host defense mechanisms suppression (lysM family) and pathogen protection (cysteine-rich protein family). …”
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Sigma-1 Receptor Modulates CFA-Induced Inflammatory Pain via Sodium Channels in Small DRG Neurons by Yuanlong Song, Zifen Xu, Liangpin Zhang, Linlin Gao

“…In conclusion, our findings suggest that the modulation of sodium channels by Sig-1R in DRG neurons plays a significant role in the mechanisms underlying inflammatory pain.…”
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Vitamin D and Tinospora cordifolia modulate TLR3 and TLR4 pathways, reduce inflammation, and maintain antimicrobial peptide levels in infected mice by Jamil Ahmad Shobrun, Widyarti Sri, Setiawan Meddy, Rifa’i Muhaimin

“…This significant finding suggests that the combination of VD + TC has the potential to control inflammation without disrupting the body’s defence mechanisms against infection, providing valuable insights for the field of immunology.…”
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Development and characterization of orthotopic patient-derived xenograft models of peritoneal metastatic mucinous appendiceal adenocarcinoma by I. Ito, V.K. Pattalachinti, A.M.G. Yousef, S. Chowdhury, M.M. Fanaeian, E. Haque, B.B. Gunes, M. Yousef, E.R. Salle, M.A. Zeineddine, S. Ji, R. Li, W. Wang, B.A. Helmink, M.W. Taggart, M.G. White, K.F. Fournier, N.W. Fowlkes, J.P. Shen

“…Conclusions: These molecularly profiled, orthotopic PDX models of metastatic AAs represent a unique resource for future exploration to identify novel therapies for this orphan disease.…”
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Growth Promotion of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Seedlings Using Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Isolated from Northwest Ethiopia by Zewdu Teshome Awlachew, Gebeyehu Yibeltie Mengistie

“…Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial soil microorganisms that colonize plant roots and enhance plant growth by a wide variety of mechanisms. In this work, five Bacillus and two Cyanobacteria isolates were successfully isolated and characterized. …”
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An Investigation into Major Causes for Postharvest Losses of Horticultural Crops and Their Handling Practice in Debre Markos, North-Western Ethiopia by Yebirzaf Yeshiwas, Esubalew Tadele

“…Mainly, during retailing, rotting, mechanical damage, poor handling, improper management of temperature and relative humidity, and hygiene problems during handling are among the major causes of postharvest losses. …”
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When aging meets digitisation: can urban digital technology innovations enhance the well-being of older adults? by Yajing Wu, Xianglei Zhu

“…This study investigates the profound influence of urban digital technology innovation on the well-being of elderly people in Chinese cities, elucidating key mechanisms and moderating factors. Method. This study collected data on 1,317,694 digital technology innovation patents in urban areas, the level of urban digital transformation, and factors such as social support and well-being among elderly residents in Chinese cities. …”
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PTOV1 exerts pro-oncogenic role in colorectal cancer by modulating SQSTM1-mediated autophagic degradation of p53 by Yongli Fan, Yuqin Li, Xia Luo, Shiqi Xiang, Jia Hu, Jingchun Zhan, Weilong Chang, Rui Deng, Xianwen Ran, Yize Zhang, Yudie Cai, Weiwei Zhu, Huifen Wang, Zhibo Liu, Di Wang

“…However, the detailed roles of PTOV1 and its underlying mechanism in CRC remain unclear. Methods The clinical significance of PTOV1 was assessed in clinical databases and CRC samples. …”
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Analysis and Verification of a Slope Steering Model of TRVs in Hilly and Mountainous Environments by Luojia Duan, Kaibo Kang, Shiying Chen, Zixing Du, Longhai Zhang, Zhijie Liu, Fuzeng Yang, Zheng Wang

“…The established steering model can provide a theoretical basis for the design and control of new steering mechanisms for agricultural tracked robotic vehicles.…”
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Psychobiotics, Novel Therapeutic Agents for the Psychiatric Disorders by Praveen Reddy P., K. Sandhya, Aparna Srikantam

“…The aim of the current review is to investigate the concept of psychobiotics, detailing their mechanisms of action and discussing their potential applications in the treatment of certain psychiatric disorders. …”
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Walking coral: Complex phototactic mobility in the free-living coral Cycloseris cyclolites. by Brett M Lewis, David J Suggett, Peter J Prentis, Luke D Nothdurft

“…Our findings provide new insights into coral mobility mechanisms, emphasising the role of tissue inflation in active locomotion, with potential implications for coral neural systems, vision and habitat selection.…”
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Overcoming immunosuppression in cancer: how ketogenic diets boost immune checkpoint blockade by Victoria E. Stefan, Daniela D. Weber, Roland Lang, Barbara Kofler

“…However, the exact underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated, requiring further studies before KDs can be successfully implemented as an adjunct tumor therapy to improve survival rates for cancer patients.…”
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