Gut microbiota’s role in the enhancement of type 2 diabetes treatment by a traditional Chinese herbal formula compared to metformin by Chengdong Xia, Liya Yue, Yinyu Wang, Cuidan Li, Guannan Ma, Yingjiao Ju, Peihan Wang, Jie Wang, Xiaoyuan Jiang, Xiaotong Wang, Fei Chen

“…The CCM-treated group also exhibited more significant changes in the microbial community structure compared to the metformin group, notably enriching three beneficial microbes (>40%): Bacteroidetes spp., Akkermansia spp., and Parabacteroides spp., which correlated with improved diabetic parameters. …”
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Consolidation characteristics of compacted clayey soils treated with various biomass ashes by Muhammad Abu-Bakr Jamil, Kimitoshi Hayano, Yoshitoshi Mochizuki, Cong Li

“…The increasing volume of surplus soil generated from excavation works in infrastructure projects such as roads, railroads, and subway facilities poses significant environmental and logistical challenges, particularly in terms of its disposal. …”
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Chloride Ion Transport Simulation of Concrete with Added Glazed Hollow Bead Considering Thermal Damage by JIN Zhuoyang, LI Minghou, SELYUTINA Nina, SMIRNOV Ivan, LIU Yuanzhen, ZHANG Yu

“…[Purposes] The crack damage to tunnel lining structure caused by fire generally poses a significant challenge to the maintenance of its structural durability. …”
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A 3D reconstruction platform for complex plants using OB-NeRF by Sixiao Wu, Changhao Hu, Boyuan Tian, Yuan Huang, Shuo Yang, Shanjun Li, Shengyong Xu

“…After that, Zhang Zhengyou's calibration method and Structure from Motion(SfM)are utilized to estimate the camera parameters. …”
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Machine learning enhanced metal 3D printing: high throughput optimization and material transfer extensibility by Yuanjie Zhang, Cheng Lin, Yuan Tian, Jianbao Gao, Bo Song, Hao Zhang, Min Wang, Kechen Song, Binghui Deng, Dezhen Xue, Yonggang Yao, Yusheng Shi, Kun Kelvin Fu

“…However, the intricate interplay between laser and metal powders poses a significant challenge for conventional trial-and-error optimization. …”
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An Event–Link Network Model Based on Representation in P-Space by Wenjun Zhang, Xiangna Chen, Weibing Deng

“…The event–link model, with its adjustable parameters, effectively generates networks with stable structures that closely resemble the statistical characteristics of real-world networks that share similar growth mechanisms. …”
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Combined UV and Formic Acid Treatment Suppresses <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> and Aflatoxin B₁ on Dried Red Chili Powder by Xiaoman Chen, Gang Yang, Yi Zhang, Yaoyao Su, Jun Huang, Aijun Li, Kewei Chen, Muying Du, Zsolt Zalán, Sameh Awad, Jianquan Kan

“…Aflatoxin contamination poses a significant food safety risk, particularly during the storage of dried chili peppers. …”
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Numerical study on the punching shear strength of edge steel-reinforced concrete slab-column connections by Ahmed Gouda

“…Punching shear failure in steel-reinforced concrete (RC) edge slab-column connections poses a critical challenge in structural engineering, with safety and design efficiency implications. …”
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Modeling Study on Cascading Failures of Critical Infrastructure in Urban Flooding: A Case Study of the Maozhou River Basin by Ge Xinyu, Fan Dongli, Tian Zhan, Liu Qiaodan, Lyu Jiajie, Wang Yanlong

“…Global climate change has increased the frequency and severity of urban flooding, posing significant risks to critical infrastructure. …”
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Study on the Rheological Properties of High Calcium Desulfurization Ash–Slag-Based Paste Backfill Material by Weigao Ling, Jun Chen, Wenbo Ma

“…The results showed that with the decrease in desulfurization ash-to-slag ratio, the initial yield stress and plastic viscosity decreased by up to 88% and 34.9%, respectively; PCE via “card house” structural effects made the rheological parameters increase and then decrease, and a dosage of more than 1.2% significantly improved the rheological properties; and SS initially reduced the rheological parameters, but excessive doping (greater than 1.0%) led to an increase. …”
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Dynamic prediction of surface subsidence at any point based on Boltzmann time function model by Liangji XU, Zhihao SUN, Xiaopeng LIU, Kun ZHANG, Zongyou CAO

“…The underground extraction of coal resources can induce surface subsidence, posing a potential threat to both the ecological environment and the structural stability of buildings. …”
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General Modeling for Space Robot Proximity Relative Motion by Using Dual Operator With Hybrid Coordinates by Peiji Wang, Xianliang Zhang, Min Yang, Weiren Wu

“…The main work of this paper lies in the following three aspects: First, this paper develops a six-dimensional screw representation of dual number–based general dynamics that allows model parameters (dual inertia operator) to be directly matched with space robot engineering parameters (mass and moment of inertia) to replace its classical three-dimensional motor form. …”
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Leaching risk of sulfadiazine in soil: Regulatory role of low-molecular-weight organic acids associated with root exudates by Fuxiang Zhang, Jiaxuan Hong, Qiang Fu, Hongliang Jia, Yi-Fan Li, Yongzhen Ding, Xiaoyan Wang, Song Cui, Guorui Liu

“…By safeguarding soil and groundwater quality, this approach highlights the critical role of such mitigation strategies in promoting environmental sustainability, particularly in agricultural systems where antibiotic contamination poses a significant threat.…”
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The impact of uterine manipulator assistance on intraoperative exposure and outcomes in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery by Mehmet Karahan, Emre Mat, Cemal Hacıalioğlu, Metin Kement, Selçuk Kaya, Hasan Fehmi Küçük, Özer Birge

“…Abstract Background Laparoscopic rectal surgery in female patients poses challenges due to limited pelvic space and obstructing reproductive structures. …”
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A new method for preparing high-quality and fatigue-resistant divertor W/Cu joints by Nanyu Mou, Qianqian Lin, Mingchi Feng, Shuai Huang, Le Han, Damao Yao

“…Due to the insolubility between W and Cu and the inability to generate intermetallic compounds, connecting W and Cu poses a considerable challenge. In this study, a casting assisted vacuum hot pressing (VHP) method is adopted to join W and Cu, and the process parameters are optimized. …”
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In silico exploration of potent flavonoids for dengue therapeutics. by Anuraj Phunyal, Achyut Adhikari, Jhashanath Adhikari Subin

“…Dengue poses a persistent and widespread threat with no effective antiviral drug available till now. …”
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Traffic safety and dynamic properties of the bridge deck of high-speed railway lines by V. Yu. Polyakov, Dang Ngoc Thanh

“…Requirements for damping parameters are given, ensuring reliable contact of the wheel and rail with significant fluctuations in bridge deck structures on high-speed lines. …”
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Comparison of magnetron sputtering systems for high-rate deposition of thick copper layers for microelectronic applications by M. V. Nazarenko

“…When designing production equipment for the implementation of metal film deposition processes, the selection of technological sources for providing the required quality (structure, appearance), maximum process efficiency, and productivity, poses a challenging task. …”
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Peripapillary microperimetry and optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with optic disc edema by Ghada A. Nassar, Ayman G. ElNahry, Mohammad R. AbouelFotouh, Aliaa A. Farag

“…The correlation between various parameters of OCTA and peripapillary microperimetry was evaluated. …”
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Modeling of a Novel T-Core Sensor with an Air Gap for Applications in Eddy Current Nondestructive Evaluation by Siquan Zhang

“…Multi-layer conductive structures, especially those with features like bolt holes, are vulnerable to hidden corrosion and cracking, posing a serious threat to equipment integrity. …”
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