Investigating spatially varying relationships between the distribution of rural settlements and related influences by Chenzhao Yuan, Guanglong Dong, Zheng Liu

“…Our results also reveal that the local model outperforms the global model with the same explanatory variables, indicating a smaller Akaike’s information criterion (AIC) and a reduced Moran’s I in model residual. Finally, this study also highlights the importance of the cautious and scientific interpretation of the varying relationships, especially when the unexpected results are obtained.…”
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Ripple-Spreading Network of China’s Systemic Financial Risk Contagion: New Evidence from the Regime-Switching Model by Beibei Zhang, Xuemei Xie, Xi Zhou

“…The network centrality results of the heterogeneous ripple-spreading network indicate that most securities and banks and some real estate companies have the highest systemic importance, followed by the insurance, and finally the diversified financial institutions. Our study provides a new perspective on the regulatory practice of systemic financial risk and reminds regulators to focus not only on large institutions but also on institutions with strong ripple capacity.…”
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Contributions to the Virtualization of the BNG by Jorge Proenca, Ricardo Figueiredo, Vasco Pereira, Tiago Cruz, Paulo Simoes

“…Furthermore, it proposes a reference vBNG architecture, also exploring the seamless integration with a virtual Customers’ Premise Equipment infrastructure. Finally, a practical Proof-of-Concept is presented and used to assess the feasibility of the vBNG concept.…”
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An arbitrary segmentation method for loss allocation in power grids with distributed generation by Wenqiang Tao, Hongkun Chen, Lei Chen, Shengbin Chen

“…On this basis, an anomaly correction process is then applied using a segmentation region estimation model. Finally, the power grid is divided into simpler regions using the arbitrary segmentation method and graph theory, and network losses are allocated to users and distributed generations via a power flow tracing method, coupled with enhancements to the average network loss coefficient method. …”
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Integrating taxonomic, genetic and ecological data to explore the species richness of wild bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Anthophila) of the Culuccia Peninsula (NE Sardinia, Italy) by Matteo Annessi, Alessandra Riccieri, Marilena Marconi, Sabrina Rossi, Andrea Di Giulio

“…Five of the collected taxa are Sardo-Corsican endemics, whereas six species are newly recorded from Sardinia. Finally, we highlight potential taxonomic issues and new flower visit records, emphasizing the need for further research to better understand the taxonomy and ecology of this diverse group of insects toward their conservation.…”
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Analysis of Shear Stress and Rutting Performance of Semirigid Base Asphalt Pavement on Steep Longitudinal Slope by Jiafu Guo, Song Yang, Yongchao Sun, Zhensheng Chao, Ruikang Yang, Huailei Cheng

“…The distribution characteristics of shear stress were studied under the different gradients, slope lengths, horizontal forces, and interlayer bond conditions. Finally, the rutting prediction model was used to evaluate the rutting performance of the steep longitudinal slope section. …”
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Influence of Roughness on the Asymmetric Flow Field of a Slender Body by Kai Wei, Shaosong Chen, Yihang Xu, Dongdong Tang

“…And the DES method is verified by comparing it with the wind tunnel test results. The flow fields of the four models with the surface roughness of 0, 0.8, 5, and 100 are compared. …”
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A robust multi-objective multi-priodic planning approach to the problem of locating the allocation of organ transplant centers under conditions of uncertainty by Elham Nejati, Mahdi Yousefi Nejad Attari, Asgar Hajibadali

“…On the other hand, due to the rapid growth of the demand for organ transplantation and the lack of resources, the patient's waiting time to complete the transplantation process plays a vital role in the organ transplantation system.Methodology: This study presents a robust bi-objective mathematical model for the location problem of allocating organ transplant centers under uncertainty, which includes the total costs of the organ transplant system as well as the average patient waiting time for organ transplantation, which follows a G/G/m queuing system.Findings: To solve this model, the Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) has been used. Finally, the applicability of this model and the efficiency of the mentioned algorithm compared to the defined indicators have been shown through numerical experiments.Originality/Value: Since each organ can spend a certain amount of time outside the body and there is a possibility of corruption or a decrease in the quality of the transplant, the time between the organ leaving the body and the completion of the transplant operation plays an essential role in the transplant system.…”
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Geomagnetic Energy Approach to Space Debris Deorbiting in a Low Earth Orbit by Guanhua Feng, Wenhao Li, Heng Zhang

“…Besides, the method is characterized by explicit mechanism, flexible control strategy and application, and low dependence on the scale. Finally, the key technology requirements and future application of LEO active debris removal and on-orbit delivery by using SAME are prospected.…”
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Integrative bioinformatics and immunohistochemical analysis unravel the prognostic significance and immunological implication of LIMCH1 in breast cancer: a retrospective study by Xin Yu, Bei Li, Wenge Li, Jingping Yuan, Shengrong Sun, Juanjuan Li

“…Additionally, LIMCH1 expression was correlated with an immunosuppressive TIME characterized by increased numbers of M2 macrophages and reduced numbers of CD8 + T cells and NK cells. Finally, we developed a nomogram incorporating LIMCH1 expression for predicting overall survival rates, thus providing a clinically applicable tool. …”
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Barriers faced by undergraduate dental students when conducting research: a qualitative study by Mohammed Mahmoud Sarhan, Lama Nasser Aljohani, Raghad Ibrahim Alsaleh, Roze Abdulaziz Mubaraki, Malak Abdulaziz Almozaen, Rimas Sabih Alharbi

“…Diaries and semi-structured virtual (online) interviews were used to collect the data. Finally, using an inductive strategy, a thematic analytical approach was conducted to analyze the data. …”
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Analysis of Emotional Stress of Teachers in Japanese Teaching Process Based on EEG Signal Analysis by Jie Dong

“…The feature selection algorithm was used to screen the EEG feature combinations of teachers’ emotional stress relief and healthy subjects, and the classification experiment was carried out to verify the difference. Finally, this paper uses the feature selection algorithm of tree model and the random forest model classifier to establish the recognition model of teachers’ emotional stress discharge in Japanese teaching process based on EEG signals and achieves the effect of more accurate recognition of teachers’ emotional stress discharge in Japanese teaching process. …”
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Relaxin inhibits 177Lu-EDTMP associated cell death in osteosarcoma cells through notch-1 pathway by Xu Junhua, Wan Song, Chen Wei, Zhang Yi, Ji Zhenzhong

“…Western blotting was used to determine expression levels of apoptotic-related signalling pathway proteins like bcl2, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), and MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase). Our results found that RLXH2 counters 177Lu-EDTMP associated cellular toxicity. …”
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NDEExplorer: Visual Analytics for Exploring Damage Modes via Multimodal Data in the Non-Destructive Examination of Composite Materials by Dongliang Guo, Lisha Zhou, Xingfa Luo

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method, we conduct a case study using two modal datasets from the same composite material damage scenario and carry out qualitative interviews with professionals and graduate students in the field. Finally, the quantitative feedback from a user study confirms the usefulness of our visual system for the multimodal analysis of material damage datasets.…”
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“Uno sabe cuando ya”: percepciones de adolescentes gays mexicanos sobre la invisibilización de niñeces y adolescencias no heterosexuales by Enrique Bautista Rojas

“…Los hallazgos presentados apuntan en tres direcciones: el cuestionamiento a la invisibilización de las niñeces y adolescencias gay, la crítica a los intentos de corrección o curación y el reconocimiento de la diversidad sexual como derecho. En las reflexiones finales se enfatiza en la necesidad de visibilizar la presencia de menores de edad LGBTIQ+ así como la importancia de deconstruir prescripciones y creencias que niegan ciertas existencias sexuales. …”
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Methimazole Inhibits the Expression of GFAP and the Migration of Astrocyte in Scratched Wound Model In Vitro by Lina Zhao, Xianyu Zhang, Chunhai Zhang

“…We also measured the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in these cultures and found that methimazole could significantly inhibit the scratch-induced GFAP upregulation. …”
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Multi-professional rehabilitation model among Older Persons after Hip Fracture Surgery: Review by Wantonoro Wantonoro, Tuan Van Nguyen, Hsiu-Ling Yang

“…Studies that met the following criteria were included: Patients with hip fracture surgery, multi-professional rehabilitation, and randomized controlled trial study, measured physical outcome, published during 2018 to 2024, English full-text article. Finally, six articles met inclusion criteria. The multi-professional rehabilitation model among older persons after hip fracture surgery includes geriatric interdisciplinary home rehabilitation, multicomponent home-based rehabilitation, comprehensive geriatric care, fragility integrated rehabilitation, and comprehensive orthogeriatric care. …”
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Analysis of Driving Characteristic of Bistable Mechanism based on Dynamics by Meng Qingguo, Zhang Lili, Yang Xuefeng, Li Wei, Lu En, Dong Shi

“…Then the corresponding flexible four bar mechanism model is established in ADAMS,and the simulation results are compared with the results of the dynamics calculation to verify the accuracy of the dynamics model. Finally,a numerical example is given to compare the dynamics analysis method with the traditional energy method. …”
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Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor of the Abdomen and Pelvis: Clinicopathological Characters of 12 Cases by Guangzhao Zhang, Guangjun Liu, Dahua Zhao, Xijun Cui, Gang Li

“…Results. All cases were finally diagnosed as DSRCT pathologically. Among group 1, all cases underwent en bloc resection (2/6, 33%) or tumor debulking (4/6, 67%) and, following four courses of multiple agents chemotherapy, Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that 3-year survival was 50% in group 1 versus 16.7% in group 2 (P<0.05). …”
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Inhibition of myotube formation by platelet-derived growth factor subunit B in QM7 cells by Sarang Choi, Sangsu Shin

“…To investigate the inhibitory mechanisms of PDGFB on myogenic differentiation, the mRNA expression levels of various genes and the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK 1/2), both known to regulate muscle development and differentiation were compared. …”
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