Effects of severe scoliosis on cardiac structure and function in resting patients: a retrospective study by Jie Xiao, Tao Li, Yingsong Wang, Zhi Zhao, Jingming Xie, Jin Zhou

“…Abstract Background Severe scoliosis may impair cardiac structure and function. This study aims to evaluate the cardiac structural and functional changes in patients with severe thoracic scoliosis at rest, using echocardiography to inform perioperative strategies. …”
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Population Structure Dynamics of Elasmobranchs Susceptible to Shrimp Trawling Along the Southern Gulf of Mexico by Heber Zea-de la Cruz, César Meiners-Mandujano, Javier Tovar-Ávila, Lourdes Jiménez-Badillo, Jorge Luis Oviedo-Pérez

“…Understanding the diversity, segregation, and population structure of species at risk of capture is critical for enhancing their conservation. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis of Engineering Demand Parameters: Empirical and Analytical Approaches to Structural Loss Estimation by Roi Milyardi, Krishna Pribadi, Muhamad Abduh, Irwan Meilano, Erwin Lim, Reini Wirahadikusumah, Patria Kusumaningrum, Eliza Puri

“…Three school buildings are used as case studies, with existing structural data collected through non-destructive testing on each building used for the analytical method. …”
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Landscape structure coupled to instream features shape freshwater biodiversity in Cerrado agricultural landscapes by Juliana Silveira dos Santos, Erica Hasui, Fabrício Barreto Teresa, João Carlos Nabout, Karine Borges Machado, Felipe Martello, Ludgero Cardoso Galli Vieira, Rosane Garcia Collevatti

“…We analyzed the data at different spatial scales (50, 100, 150, and 200 m, and watershed level), using structural equation modeling. …”
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Structural Disorder by Octahedral Tilting in Inorganic Halide Perovskites: New Insight with Bayesian Optimization by Jingrui Li, Fang Pan, Guo‐Xu Zhang, Zenghui Liu, Hua Dong, Dawei Wang, Zhuangde Jiang, Wei Ren, Zuo‐Guang Ye, Milica Todorović, Patrick Rinke

“…Structural disorder is common in metal‐halide perovskites and important for understanding the functional properties of these materials. …”
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Structural basis of β-glucopyranoside salicin recognition by a human bitter taste GPCR by Xin Wang, Cui Zhou, Weizhen Ao, Lijie Wu, Yiran Wu, Weixiu Xu, Shenhui Liu, Qiwen Tan, Ling Wang, Fei Zhao, Junlin Liu, Yuan Pei, Suwen Zhao, Tian Hua

“…Together with molecular docking and mutagenesis data, this study uncovers the structural underpinnings of TAS2R16’s group-specific recognition, receptor activation, and subsequent gustducin and Gi protein coupling. …”
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Unveiling the Dynamics and Genesis of Small-scale Fine-structure Loops in the Lower Solar Atmosphere by Annu Bura, Tanmoy Samanta, Alphonse C. Sterling, Yajie Chen, Jayant Joshi, Vasyl Yurchyshyn, Ronald L. Moore

“…Recent high-resolution solar observations have unveiled the presence of small-scale loop-like structures in the lower solar atmosphere, often referred to as unresolved fine structures, low-lying loops, and miniature hot loops. …”
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Foraging strategy and tree structure as drivers of arboreality and suspensory behaviour in savannah-dwelling chimpanzees by Rhianna C. Drummond-Clarke, Susan Chege Reuben, Fiona A. Stewart, Fiona A. Stewart, Fiona A. Stewart, Alex K. Piel, Alex K. Piel, Alex K. Piel, Tracy L. Kivell

“…However, the link between foraging positional behaviour and tree structure remains understudied.MethodsWe collected data on arboreal foraging behaviour and corresponding tree structural characteristics over five months in the dry season, and used generalized linear mixed models to test for any effect of food type and tree structural characteristics on (1) duration of foraging bouts, (2) frequency of locomotion, and (3) use of suspensory behaviour.ResultsWe found that food types and tree structures found in woodland vegetation are associated with more time spent in foraging trees, a higher rate of locomotion, and the use of suspension in particular.DiscussionOur results suggest that arboreal, and especially suspensory, locomotion can be advantageous for foraging in a savannah-mosaic and not just closed forest habitats. …”
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Seismotectonics and Crustal Structure in the Southern Dominican Republic Offshore Margin: Implications on the Tsunami Potential by J. L. Granja‐Bruña, J. M. Gorosabel‐Araus, U. tenBrink, A. Muñoz‐Martín, A. Rodríguez‐Zurrunero, S. Leroy, A. López‐Venegas, M. Llorente‐Isidro, J. Macías Sánchez, C. Sánchez‐Linares, A. Carbó‐Gorosabel

“…The interpretation of seismotectonic, structural, and morphological data allowed us to characterize the tsunamigenic features. …”
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Density, age and sex structure of goitred gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in Golestan National Park by Hossein Varasteh Moradi, Meysam Madadi

“…Conclusion: According to this study conducted on sex and age structure, lambing rate, and density of Gazelles in comparison with the past, it is quite obvious that the current trend of population dynamics is in decline and this is an alarm that indicate the need for urgent action to reduce the speed of population decline and for careful and long-term planning to management of Gazelles population.…”
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Mitochondrial genome of Bactrocera fruit flies (Tephritidae: Dacini): features, structure, and significance for diagnosis by Nathaly Lara Castellanos, Disna N. Gunawardana, Bede McCarthy, Puthigae Sathish, Sherly George, Dongmei Li

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On the Hydrodynamic and Structural Performance of Thermoplastic Composite Ship Propellers Produced by Additive Manufacturing Method by Erkin Altunsaray, Serkan Turkmen, Ayberk Sözen, Alperen Doğru, Pengfei Liu, Akile Neşe Halilbeşe, Gökdeniz Neşer

“…Digital pictures were taken to obtain structural deformation and cavitation dynamics. The structural performance of the propellers shows that an aluminum propeller is the most rigid, while a short carbon fiber composite propeller is the most flexible. …”
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Characteristics of the Zooplankton Community Structure in Shengjin Lake and Its Response to the Restored Aquatic Vegetation by Dagne Tafa Dibar, Kun Zhang, Zhongze Zhou

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MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF LATE RENAL GRAFT DYSFUNCTION AND ITS EFFECT FOR LONG-TERM RESULTS by E. S. Stolyarevich, T. R. Zhilinskaya, L. Yu. Artyukhina, I. G. Kim, V. A. Zaydenov, N. A. Tomilina

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Petrogenetic evidences in geodynamics and placement of Nordoz intrusive masses in Alborz-Azerbaijan structural zone by Shahryar Mahmoudi, Shiva Lavi, Shohreh Hassanpour, Amir Ali Tabakh Shabani, Mehran Yegane Far

“…The Oligocene Nordoz intrusive complex is located in the eastern region of Siehroud, within the East Azerbaijan province, and within the Alborz-Azerbaijan structural zone. The results of field studies have identified the presence of gabbro diorite, monzodiorite, monzonite, tonalite, granodiorite, and granite within the region. …”
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Investigation of the mineral profile, structural and thermal properties of blends of trapiá powder with tropical fruits by Henrique Valentim Moura, Rossana Maria Feitosa de Figueirêdo, Alexandre José de Melo Queiroz, Eugênia Telis de Vilela Silva, Aline Priscila de França Silva, Inácia dos Santos Moreira, Raniza de Oliveira Carvalho, Yaroslávia Ferreira Paiva, Francislaine Suelia dos Santos, Josivanda Palmeira Gomes, Wilton Pereira da Silva, Ana Paula Trindade Rocha, Maria Laiza dos Santos da Mota, Antônio Gilson Barbosa de Lima, Dermeval Araújo Furtado

“…The powders were evaluated for their mineral profile; structural properties were assessed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), crystallinity was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the analysis of absorption spectroscopy in the infrared region (FTIR). …”
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Cryo-EM structure of AAA + ATPase thorase reveals novel helical filament formation by Mohamad Aasif Dar, Robert Louder, Marisol Cortes, Rong Chen, Qianqian Ma, Mayukh Chakrabarti, George K.E. Umanah, Ted M. Dawson, Valina L. Dawson

“…Together, our data reveal a new filament structure of Thorase, offering insights into the mechanism of Thorase filament formation and its potential role in the disassembly of the mTORC1 complex.…”
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Evaluation of the Occurrence of Initial Failures from Stress Concentrators in Welded Joints and Structural Elements by K. А. Molokov, V. V. Novikov, M. Dabalez

“…Introduction. Data on the occurrence of initial failures obtained through testing on standard samples cannot always be extrapolated to real welded joints and structures. …”
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Optical genome mapping reveals novel structural variations in an autism spectrum disorder cohort by Yunjia Zhang, Wai-Tong Chien, Judy Yuet-Wa Chan, Tsz-Yan Cheung, Zhiqian He, Kai-Hang Yip, Dorothy Fung-Ying Chan, Josephine Shuk-Ching Chong, Mary Miu-Yee Waye, Sek-Ying Chair, Ting-Fung Chan

“…Structural variants (SVs) contribute to the genetic architecture of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but their comprehensive characterization is limited by technological challenges in their detection. …”
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Trends in diet structural composition and quality among adults in Beijing, China (2010–2022) by Ningsu Chen, Liyu Huang, Kai Zhao, Yimei Sha, Mengnan Zhao, Yihong Yao, Yana Qi, Yan Zhang, Bo Yu, Hairong He, Jiajie Yu, Jiali Duan

“…Examining trends in population-level dietary structural composition and quality is essential for monitoring nutritional transitions, identifying key dietary risks, and developing targeted public health policies.MethodsThis study analyzed dietary trends among Beijing adults using three waves (2010–2022) of data from the China Nutrition and Health Surveillance (CNHS). …”
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