The dynamic patterns of groundwater storage in Horqin Sandy Land are driven primarily by climate factors but threatened by human activity by Xueping Chen, Xueyong Zhao, Yanming Zhao, Jiannan Lu, Ruixiong Wang, Xiaowen Zhu, Liya Bai, Yulai Qiao

“…Herein, Mann–Kendall test, Empirical Orthogonal Functions (EOFs) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) model were applied to analyze the seasonal and long-term trend changes of GWSA and quantify the process of GWSA in HQSL. …”
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Bug off or bug out: mapping flight secrets of Triatoma garciabesi (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) through climate, geography, and greenery by Thaiane Verly, Thaiane Verly, Federico G. Fiad, Ana Laura Carbajal-de-la-Fuente, Ana Laura Carbajal-de-la-Fuente, Sebastián Pita, Romina V. Piccinali, Romina V. Piccinali, Patricia A. Lobbia, Paz Sánchez-Casaccia, Paz Sánchez-Casaccia, Paz Sánchez-Casaccia, Antonieta Rojas de Arias, María José Cavallo, Gisel V. Gigena, Claudia S. Rodríguez, María C. Vega-Gómez, Miriam Rolón, Julieta Nattero, Julieta Nattero, Julieta Nattero

“…Here, we aim to examine how phenotypic variation in flight-related traits is structured, determine the association between these traits and geographic distance, and identify the climatic, geographic, and/or vegetation cover variables that best explain the morphometric variation in flight-related traits.MethodsA total of 198 males of T. garciabesi from 24 populations in Argentina and Paraguay were included in this study, covering almost the entire T. garciabesi distribution range. …”
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Freeze-thaw Effect on the mechanical properties of different wood species: impact of moisture content variations, microscopic morphology, and thermal modification in a selected spe... by Stephen Asare, Megan Stoescu, Luis Balmori, Srinivas Allena, Emmanuel Kidando, Josiah Owusu-Danquah

“…Abstract This study investigates changes in the mechanical qualities (such as the deformation capacity, compressive strength, and compressive stiffness) of structural timber due to freezing and thawing cycles. …”
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DFT/TD-DFT study of novel triphenylamine-based dyes with azo moieties and π-spacer variations for enhanced dye-sensitized solar cell performance by Jubaer Ahmod Shakil, Shassatha Paul Saikat, Niloy Bhattacharjee, Md. Rithoan Hossain, Mahafuz Hossen, Jahidul Islam, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Jamal Uddin, Faisal Islam Chowdhury

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Comparative assessment of Al2O3, CuO, and Al2O3-CuO Co-doping on the structural, optical, thermal, mechanical, and gamma-ray shielding properties of Bi2O3-B2O3-K2O glass system by Abely E. Mwakuna, C. Laxmikanth, K. Samatha, R.K.N.R. Manepalli

“…This study compares the impact of Al2O3, CuO, and Al2O3-CuO co-doping on the structural, optical, thermal, mechanical, and gamma (γ)-ray shielding properties of the B2O3-Bi2O3-K2O (BBK) glass system. …”
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Variant selection and macrozone in Ti-6Al-4V walls during laser hot wire direct energy deposition by Rajib Halder, Souvik Sahoo, Jake T. Benzing, Alec I. Saville, Anthony D. Rollett

“…Additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) wall structures used as various structural aerospace components suffer from the spatial variations in mechanical properties, texture-mediated anisotropy, and macrozones that degrade the mechanical performance, especially fatigue, under certain service conditions. …”
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Combination system of slide variations of electric motors when using a probabilistic modelling approach of tractive effort distribution in multimotor drives of multidrive belt conv... by Goncharov K.A.

“…The paper is aimed at specifying and summarizing system-wide and internal slide variations of electric motors in the structures of multimotor drives of multidrive belt conveyors. …”
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Adaptative Variation in a Neotropical Dung Beetle: Females and Gamma Males Present Tunneler Morphology, While Beta and Alpha Males Present Wing Morphology for Velocity by Pedro Henrique deOliveira Ribeiro, Nicholas Ferreira Camargo, Marina Regina Frizzas

“…Although phenotypic integration of wings and protibiae associated with horn size occurs in dung beetles, this study focuses on the morphological and functional variation of these and other structures due to behavioral differences and reproductive strategies between sexes and male morphotypes. …”
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Selection for phase variation of LOS biosynthetic genes frequently occurs in progression of non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae infection from the nasopharynx to the middle ear of... by Kate L Fox, John M Atack, Yogitha N Srikhanta, Anja Eckert, Laura A Novotny, Lauren O Bakaletz, Michael P Jennings

“…Surface structures in Haemophilus influenzae are subject to rapid ON/OFF switching of expression, a process termed phase variation. …”
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Genomic analysis of NE Atlantic sardine (Sardina pilchardus) reveals reduced variation in a recently established North Sea population and directs reconsideration of management unit... by Niall J. McKeown, Fabio Campanella, Joana F. Silva, Beatriz A. Roel, Amy J. E. Healey, Paul W. Shaw, Jeroen van derKooij

“…The North Sea sample exhibited markedly lower mtDNA and nuclear variation than other samples. As sardine have only recently invaded the North Sea such reduced genetic variation is compatible with predictions for peripheral leading‐edge populations but contrasts with patterns for other small pelagic species and emphasises the need to consider species‐specific genetic structure in ecosystem‐based management. …”
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Diversity assessment of a lesser known buffalo population from Central India and its comparative evaluation reveals presence of sufficient genetic variation and absence of selectio... by Rajesh Kumar Gahlyan, Vikas Vohra, Supriya Chhotaray, R. S. Kataria

“…Planned breeding and conservation strategies for a lesser-known population require an assessment of complete genetic diversity and population structure analysis in addition to its morphometric characteristics. …”
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Validation of a comprehensive long-read sequencing platform for broad clinical genetic diagnosis by Siddhartha Sen, Hillary P. Handler, Alec Victorsen, Zach Flaten, Aidan Ellison, Todd P. Knutson, Sarah A. Munro, Ryan J. Martinez, Charles John Billington, Jennifer J. Laffin, Sarah Bray, Pawel Mroz, Sophia Yohe, Andrew C. Nelson, Matthew Bower, Bharat Thyagarajan

“…Though short read high-throughput sequencing, commonly known as Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), has revolutionized genomics and genetic testing, there is no single genetic test that can accurately detect single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions/deletions (indels), complex structural variants (SVs), repetitive genomic alterations, and variants in genes with highly homologous pseudogenes. …”
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Mechanical Properties Of Pack Carburized AISI 4340 With Variation Energizer Composition of Barium Carbonate (BaCO3) And Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) by Agris Setiawan, Sapna Yusmania, Anton Sudiyanto

“…Combination of two variations of energizer materials as an alternative to improve mechanical properties. …”
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Quantum Algorithms’ Approach: A Case Study on Bladeless Wind Turbine and Solar Panel by Piyush Kumar Sinha, R. Marimuthu

“…Additionally, QAE’s precision in amplifying high-probability quantum states aligns well with the periodic and structured nature of wind and solar energy datasets.…”
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Corrugation at the Trailing Edge Enhances the Aerodynamic Performance of a Three-Dimensional Wing During Gliding Flight by Kaipeng Li, Na Xu, Licheng Zhong, Xiaolei Mou

“…Dragonflies exhibit remarkable flight capabilities, and their wings feature corrugated structures that are distinct from conventional airfoils. …”
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Variations of microbial communities and enzyme activities in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils of aged Loropetalum chinense forests in karst rocky mountains during dry and rain... by WANG Yanan1,2, MA Jiangming1,2*, LIANG Yueming3, YANG Hao1,2

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Dynamic optimization of support parameters and risk prevention and control during tunneling with fractured surrounding rock: a case study of the Gande’er Mountain tunnel project by Gang Wang, Wenpeng Yuan, Feng Jiang, Yujing Jiang, Peng He

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Environmental gradients strongly affect functional composition and biomass C stocks within aquatic plant meadows by Roel Lammerant, Jenna Hölttä, Janina Pykäri, Nishant Nishant, Anna Villnäs, Sofia A. Wikström, Alf Norkko, Camilla Gustafsson

“…Spatial differences in the functional community structure and biomass‐bound C stocks were influenced by an interplay between wave exposure, depth and salinity. …”
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Integrative Framework for Decoding Spatial and Temporal Drivers of Land Use Change in Malaysia: Strategic Insights for Sustainable Land Management by Guanqiong Ye, Kehao Chen, Yiqun Yang, Shanshan Liang, Wenjia Hu, Liuyue He

“…Integrating the land use transfer matrix, GeoDetector model, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), we reveal a significant expansion of farmland and urban areas alongside a decline in forest cover, with notable regional variations in Malaysia. …”
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Geodynamic conditions of rifting on the Earth surface: problems of studying by T. Yu. Tveritinova

“…Most of the studied rift systems are associated with shear zones that contain extension faults with normal fault components, as well as strike-slip and compression structures. The regular structural pattern on the Earth surface and its relation to the distribution of the mantle density variations reflect the deformation of the Earth as a triaxial rotating ellipsoid.…”
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