Observing convective activities in complex convective organizations and their contributions to precipitation and anvil cloud amounts by Z. Wang, J. Yuan

“…Compared with previous tracking algorithms that focused only on variations in areas, the novel variable-BT tracking algorithm is designed to track the core structure in complex convective organizations and document the evolution of both the area and BT structures. …”
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An Analytical Mechanical Model of Corti in the Cochlea by Jiangtao Su, Wenjuan Yao, Zhengshan Zhao

“…The organ of Corti (OC) in the cochlea is a significant structure for feeling sound. The components of OC and the interaction of the part with the surroundings contribute to the fact that the passive tuning of the cochlear macrostructure is unclear. …”
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The Role of Earthquake-Resistant Building Elements in Parametric Architecture Design; Balancing Aesthetics and Performance by S. M. Amin Mostafavi Mousavi, Selahattin Ersoy

“…Furthermore, this paper explores various parametric design parameters that contribute to aesthetics, including form, texture, light, repetition, and variation. In addition to analysing the parameters of architecture and parametric design and taking a general look at the structure of the theoretical foundations of this contemporary artistic realm, this classification emphasises the importance of prioritising structural integrity while strategically using these parameters for visual appeal.Finally, by highlighting the transformative potential of parametric design in earthquake-prone areas, this paper tries to show that parametric design can pave the way for creating visually captivating architectural wonders and flexible seismic architecture. …”
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Nonreciprocal charge transport in polar Dirac metals with tunable spin-valley coupling by M. Kondo, M. Kimata, M. Ochi, T. Kaneko, K. Kuroki, K. Sudo, S. Sakaguchi, H. Murakawa, N. Hanasaki, H. Sakai

“…Recently, this was also demonstrated in noncentrosymmetric materials in magnetic fields since their band structure exhibits spin polarization coupled to the position of momentum space due to antisymmetric spin-orbit coupling. …”
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O-prenylated 3-carboxycoumarins as a novel class of 15-LOX-1 inhibitors. by Atena Jabbari, Mina Mousavian, Seyed Mohamad Seyedi, Mehdi Bakavoli, Hamid Sadeghian

“…Bonding affinity of the designed molecular structures toward 15-LOX-1 3D structure complexed with RS75091, as potent 15-LOX-1 inhibitor, was studied by utilizing docking analysis. …”
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Differential lipid dependence of the function of bacterial sodium channels. by Nazzareno D'Avanzo, Emily C McCusker, Andrew M Powl, Andrew J Miles, Colin G Nichols, B A Wallace

“…NavMs and NavSp showed strong preference for different negatively-charged lipids (phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylglycerol, respectively), whilst NaChBac exhibited a more modest variation with lipid type. To investigate the molecular bases of these differences we used synchrotron radiation circular dichroism spectroscopy to compare structures in liposomes of different composition, and molecular modeling and electrostatics calculations to rationalize the functional differences seen. …”
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A survey of various ecosystems in relation to habitat conservation and urban biodiversity in Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines by Edison Macusi, Rancil Quin Salang, Jireh Rosales

“…The objectives of this paper are to show the variation of community structures from a microecosystem (log ecosystem) to a macroecosystem (mangrove forests and seagrass beds) and determine the biodiversity of these ecosystems. …”
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Long-Term Dynamic Monitoring of Post-Tensioning External Tendons: Temperature Effect Evaluation by Luis Chillitupa-Palomino, Carlos M. C. Renedo, Jaime H. García-Palacios, Iván M. Díaz

“…However, for long-term monitoring assessment, two main challenges have to be addressed regarding practical applications: (i) double-peak spectra and other spurious factors that affect the frequency estimation, and (ii) temperature dependency, which needs to be carefully treated since frequency/tension variation may be explained by temperature variation, thus masking potential structural anomalies. …”
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A universal trend of reduced mRNA stability near the translation-initiation site in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. by Wanjun Gu, Tong Zhou, Claus O Wilke

“…Recent studies have suggested that the thermodynamic stability of mRNA secondary structure near the start codon can regulate translation efficiency in Escherichia coli, and that translation is more efficient the less stable the secondary structure. …”
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Photodetector array for measuring the spatial–temporal distribution characteristics of electric field in oil–pressboard insulation based on the Kerr electro‐optic effect by Chunjia Gao, Bo Qi, Chengrong Li, Yukung Zheng

“…Abstract Accurate measurement and effective analysis of the space electric field and charge characteristics within the oil–pressboard insulation structure of converter transformer are essential for achieving precise insulation structure design. …”
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First-principles investigation of half-metallic CaTGe2O6 (T = Mn, Fe, Co) clinopyroxenes: Potential for spintronics and optoelectronics applications by Tasmi Akter, Jahirul Islam, Kamal Hossain, Rabeya Akter Rabu

“…These structures' lattice parameters have been optimized using GGA-PBE, GGA-PBESOL, and LDA exchange-correlation functionals, where all these structures are found to be stable in monoclinic symmetry having a little variation with experimental results. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of financial incentives to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes: A pilot randomized controlled trial. by Leonard E Egede, Rebekah J Walker, Clara E Dismuke-Greer, Sarah Pyzyk, Aprill Z Dawson, Joni S Williams, Jennifer A Campbell

“…Multi-component incentive structures seem to have the least variation in cost-effectiveness.…”
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Relation between the Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Impact Factors under Severe Surface Thermal Conditions by Yinhuan Ao, Jiangang Li, Zhaoguo Li, Shihua Lyu, Cailian Jiang, Minzhong Wang

“…The results showed that (1) affected by topography of the Tibetan Plateau, the climate provided favorable external conditions for the development of Convective Boundary Layer (CBL), (2) deep CBL showed a diurnal variation of three- to five-layer structure in clear days and five-layer ABL structure often occurred about sunset or sunrise, (3) the diurnal variation of DSAT influenced thickness of ABL through changes of turbulent heat flux, (4) integral value of sensible heat which rapidly converted by surface net radiation had a significant influence on the growth of CBL throughout daytime. …”
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Formulation and evaluation of atorvastatin calcium trihydrate Form I tablets. by Karen Andrea Salazar-Barrantes, Ariadna Abdala-Saiz, José Roberto Vega-Baudrit, Mirtha Navarro-Hoyos, Andrea Mariela Araya-Sibaja

“…Solid forms transformations and new crystal structures of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) can occur due to various manufacturing process conditions, especially if the drug substance is formulated as a hydrate. …”
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How many trees to see the forest? Assessing the effects of morphospace coverage and sample size in performance surface analysis by Stephanie M. Smith, C. Tristan Stayton, Kenneth D. Angielczyk

“…Performance landscapes, or performance surfaces, associate empirical functional performance data with a morphospace to assess how shape variation relates to functional variation. Performance surfaces for multiple functions also can be combined to understand the functional trade‐offs that affect the morphology of a particular structure across species. …”
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Inactivation of Lipopolysaccharide-Biosynthesizing Genes Altered Lipids Composition and Intensity in <i>Cronobacter sakazakii</i> by Xiaoqing Hu, Xi Yang, Shuyan Wu, Xuan Lu, Yuan Ma, Ziyi Tang, Xiaoyuan Wang, Xiaodong Huang, Shuiping Wang

“…Our study is the first to reveal that the changes in the LPS structure of <i>C. sakazakii</i> resulted in altered lipid profiles and intensities, which may be a critical biochemical basis for bacterial resistance to harsh stresses.…”
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An integrated approach to the study of Achimov deposits within the South Tambey field (Western Siberia) by A. V. Chernov, A. G. Koshcheev, E. A. Potapova, A. Y. Smirnov, A. A. Pashinskiy, A. A. Rasskazov

“…In order to clarify the structure of promising oil and gas objects in the South Tambey field (Western Siberia), an integrated approach to the study of Achimov deposits has been developed. …”
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Impact of storage and extraction methods on peat soil microbiomes by Dylan Cronin, Yueh-Fen Li, Paul Evans, Gene W. Tyson, Ben J. Woodcroft, Virginia I. Rich, IsoGenie 2016 and 2019 Field Teams

“…Nucleic acid extraction method impacted both alpha and beta diversity; one method (the PowerSoil Total RNA Isolation kit with DNA Elution Accessory kit) diverged from the others (PowerMax Soil DNA Isolation kit-High Humic Acid Protocol, and three variations of a modified PowerMax Soil DNA/RNA isolation kit), capturing more diverse microbial taxa, with divergent community structures. …”
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Diversity Patterns and Drivers of Soil Bacterial and Fungal Communities in a Muddy Coastal Wetland of China by Baohan Song, Tianyi Wang, Cheng Wan, Yuan Cai, Lingfeng Mao, Zhiwei Ge, Nan Yang

“…Soil organic carbon, pH, and salinity were indicated as the best predictors of bacterial community structure, accounting for 28.1% of the total variation. …”
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The spermatheca in the genus Dendroctonus (Curculionidae: Scolytinae): morphology, nomenclature, potential characters for taxonomic use and phylogenetic signal by Jazmín García-Román, Tonatiuh Ramírez-Reyes, Francisco Armendáriz-Toledano

“…The spermatheca consists of a sperm duct, a receptacle, and a gland; of these elements, the receptacle is the most taxonomically informative structure. The most closely related species of the D. frontalis complex show wide intraspecific variation in the shape and size of this structure, which precludes recognition of diagnostic features. …”
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