Role of air pollution exposure in the alteration of brain cortical structure: A Mendelian randomization study by Chaojuan Huang, Zimei Cheng, Xu Wu, Zhiwei Li, Mingxu Li, Xingliang Feng, Yuyang Zhang, Qian Zhao

“…Conclusions: Our exploration established causal relationships between air pollution exposure and brain cortical structure, underscoring the significance of mitigating air pollution to preserve brain cortical morphology.…”
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Phylogenetic Structure Shifts Across Life-History Stages in Response to Microtopography and Competition in Subtropical Forests by Weiqi Meng, Haonan Zhang, Lianhao Sun, Jianing Xu, Yajun Qiao, Haidong Li

“…This study focuses on a subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest in China, utilizing a large permanent plot established in the Yaoluoping National Nature Reserve. By integrating data from a full-stem census and total station surveying, we analyzed the phylogenetic structure of the plant community as a whole and across different life-history stages (saplings, juveniles, and adults) while quantitatively assessing microtopographic variables and an interspecific competition index. …”
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Re-Os age of molybdenite from the Hannivka deposit, Kryvyi Rih structure, Ukrainian Shield by Yu. Ye. Khomych, V. V. Sukach, L. V. Shumlyanskyy, S. M. Bondarenko, V. O. Syomka, S. Tessalina, M. M. Reshetnyk

“…These events were active in the Inhul megablock and expressed themselves in the Kryvyi Rih-Kremenchuk suture zone and Kryvyi Rih structure through the intrusion of veins and lenses of Kropyvnytskyi granitoid complex (dated at 1959 ± 36 Ma) and aplite-pegmatoid granites (dated at 1.8 Ga).…”
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Considerations for Establishing a Behavioral Policy-Making and Nudge Institution within the Country's Executive Structure by Seyed Kamal Vaezi, Maryam Darbandi

“…Through this rigorous interview process, a wealth of qualitative data was gathered to assess both the potential and the challenges associated with forming a dedicated behavioral insight institution.ResultsThe literature review summarizes the experiences of countries with behavioral insight teams, presenting them in three areas: operational goals and tasks, institutional and organizational structure, and legal frameworks. …”
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The structure of an amyloid precursor protein/talin complex indicates a mechanical basis of Alzheimer’s disease by Charles Ellis, Natasha L. Ward, Matthew Rice, Neil J. Ball, Pauline Walle, Chloé Najdek, Devrim Kilinc, Jean-Charles Lambert, Julien Chapuis, Benjamin T. Goult

“…Here, we report the crystal structure of an APP/talin1 complex identifying a new way to couple the cytoskeletal machinery to synaptic sites through APP. …”
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Comparative Whole-Genome Analysis of Production Traits and Genetic Structure in Baiyu and Chuanzhong Black Goats by Jing Luo, Qi Min, Xueliang Sun, Xinyu Guo, Meijun Song, Xuehui Zeng, Jiazhong Guo, Hongping Zhang, Yanguo Han, Li Li

“…Furthermore, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of genetic diversity, population structure, and selection signatures using whole-genome resequencing data. …”
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Impact of the fishing ban on fish diversity and population structure in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, China by Juan Du, Juan Du, Huiwu Tian, Zhiyuan Xiang, Kangshun Zhao, Kangshun Zhao, Lixiong Yu, Xinbin Duan, Daqing Chen, Jun Xu, Jun Xu, Mingdian Liu

“…Fish monitoring data collected from 2017–2019 (pre-ban) and 2021–2023 (post-ban) were analyzed to evaluate changes in fish body size, species diversity, and community structure. …”
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Comprehensive Toughness Dataset of Nuclear Reactor Structural Materials using Charpy V-Notch Impact Testing by Isshu Lee, John W. Merickel, Yugandhar Kasala Sreenivasulu, Fei Xu, Yalei Tang, Joshua E. Rittenhouse, Aleksandar Vakanski, Rongjie Song

“…Abstract Reactor pressure vessel (RPV) steels are critical for maintaining the structural integrity and safety of nuclear reactors, designed to endure extreme conditions over prolonged operational lifetimes. …”
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Dataset on guided waves from long-term structural health monitoring under uncontrolled and dynamic conditions by Kang Yang, Zekun Yang, Hanbo Yang, Junkai Zhou, Zhongzheng Ren Zhang, Linyuan Wang, Zhihui Tian, Sungwon Kim, Joel B. Harley

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Characteristics of demersal fish community structure during summer hypoxia in the Pearl River Estuary, China by Han Lai, Sheng Bi, Huadong Yi, Haiyang Li, Xuchong Wei, Gongpei Wang, Dingli Guo, Xuange Liu, Jiahui Chen, Qiuxian Chen, Zhilun Zhang, Shuang Liu, Chenlei Huang, Li Lin, Guifeng Li

“…Further analysis demonstrated that dissolved oxygen had a significantly stronger effect on fish community structure at hypoxic sites than in the whole PRE. Moreover, other environmental variables also had significant effects on the fish community structure and interacted with dissolved oxygen in the hypoxia area. …”
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Seismic Mitigation Performance and Damage of Prefabricated Base Isolation Structure Based on the Shaking Table Test by WU Zhongtie, FAN pingping, LIU Yanhui, LI Wanrun

“…Secondly, Shaking table tests were conducted on the prefabricated base isolation structural model. And acceleration sensors and laser displacement transducers were installed on the test specimen to collect dynamic response data. …”
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Survey of Structural Autosomal Abnormalities and Autosomal Variants in Infertile Patients Treated at Some IVF Centers in Vietnam by Trieu ST, Pham MD, Le H, Vo HV, Nguyen PV, Tran TV, Nguyen NN, Trinh ST

“…Karyotyping was conducted using the G-band staining method, and the data were analyzed with STATA 16.0 software.Results: Males have a higher overall occurrence of structural autosomal anomalies, with a total of 359 cases (1.932%) compared to 306 cases (1.594%) in females, particularly inversions and robertsonian translocations. …”
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Unveiling fine-scale spatial structures and amplifying gene expression signals in ultra-large ST slices with HERGAST by Yuqiao Gong, Xin Yuan, Qiong Jiao, Zhangsheng Yu

“…Abstract We propose HERGAST, a system for spatial structure identification and signal amplification in ultra-large-scale and ultra-high-resolution spatial transcriptomics data. …”
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From Digital to Real: Optimised and Functionally Integrated Shotcrete 3D Printing Elements for Multi-Storey Structures by Robin Dörrie, Stefan Gantner, Fatemeh Salehi Amiri, Lukas Lachmayer, Martin David, Tom Rothe, Niklas Freund, Ahmad Nouman, Karam Mawas, Oguz Oztoprak, Philipp Rennen, Virama Ekanayaka, André Hürkamp, Stefan Kollmannsberger, Christian Hühne, Annika Raatz, Klaus Dröder, Dirk Lowke, Norman Hack, Harald Kloft

“…By incorporating reinforcement techniques such as short rebar insertion and robotic fibre winding, this study demonstrates the structural capabilities achievable with SC3DP. In summary, the implementation of comprehensive digital workflows utilising computational design, automated data acquisition and data flow, as well as robotic fabrication is presented to demonstrate the potential of AM methods in construction. …”
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DEEP GROUND PENETRATING RADAR IMAGING FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING ORE AND GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES IN THE CALAMINE MINE, CENTRAL IRAN by Nasrin Sadrmohammadi, Selma Kadioğlu, Khalil Rezaei, Mahmoud Honarvar

“…The processed radargrams from selected profiles were compared amongst themselves and with borehole data collected along the same profiles. The geological structure was successfully visualized using two different software programs. …”
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Primary disability of children in the Astrakhan region: analysis of statistical data for 2018-2022 by A. A. Antonova, E. B. Starodubova, A. A. Svetlichkina, S. I. Stepanova, E. O. Bobyr

“…A systematic analysis of primary childhood disability and its structure in the Astrakhan region for 2018-2022 was carried out. …”
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Evaluation of chemical kinetic models for simulations of hydrogen detonations by comparison with experimental data by Vigneshwaran Sankar, Karl P. Chatelain, Deanna A. Lacoste

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Calibration on MEPDG Low Temperature Cracking Model and Recommendation on Asphalt Pavement Structures in Seasonal Frozen Region of China by Hongyan Ma, Dongsheng Wang, Changjun Zhou, Decheng Feng

“…Additionally, multiple factor sensitivity analyses were carried out as well, based on which pavement structures with sound thermal cracking resistance were recommended for seasonal frozen regions in China. …”
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A Deep Learning Inversion Method for 3D Temperature Structures in the South China Sea with Physical Constraints by Dongcan Xu, Yahao Liu, Yuan Kong

“…This study develops a Convolutional Long Short-Term Memory (ConvLSTM) neural network, integrating multi-source satellite remote sensing data, to reconstruct the Ocean Subsurface Temperature Structure (OSTS). …”
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Investigation of the Relationship between Character Structures and Mental Toughness of High School and University Students Doing Fencing Sports by Ozer Yıldız, İbrahim Bacak

“…The aim of the research is to examine the relationship between character structures and mental toughness of high school and university students doing fencing sports. …”
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