Rare genomic structural variants in complex disease: lessons from the replication of associations with obesity. by Robin G Walters, Lachlan J M Coin, Aimo Ruokonen, Adam J de Smith, Julia S El-Sayed Moustafa, Sebastien Jacquemont, Paul Elliott, Tõnu Esko, Anna-Liisa Hartikainen, Jaana Laitinen, Katrin Männik, Danielle Martinet, David Meyre, Matthias Nauck, Claudia Schurmann, Rob Sladek, Gudmar Thorleifsson, Unnur Thorsteinsdóttir, Armand Valsesia, Gerard Waeber, Flore Zufferey, Beverley Balkau, François Pattou, Andres Metspalu, Henry Völzke, Peter Vollenweider, Kári Stefansson, Marjo-Riitta Järvelin, Jacques S Beckmann, Philippe Froguel, Alexandra I F Blakemore

“…Analyses of genome-wide genotyping data have identified genomic structural variants (GSVs) as a source of such rare causal variants. …”
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Study on the Microscopic Pore Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disturbance Damage in Zhanjiang Formation Structural Clay by Yanhua Xie, Bin Tang, Shuaiyu Liu, Jicheng Xu, Binghui Zhang

“…The model can rapidly estimate the unconfined compressive strength from porosity data, facilitating the assessment engineering properties of the soil. (3) The microscopic pore structure of Zhanjiang Formation structural clay exhibits prominent Menger fractal characteristics. …”
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Development of a hybrid model of the tensile behaviour of weft-knitted structures for medical compression stockings by Inés Pita Miguélez, Ahmad Rashed Labanieh, Coline Mesmin, David Dupuy, Damien Soulat

“…A unit cell was used to model the weft-knitted fabric at a mesoscopic level. 3D-shell elements and connectors were combined in the unit cell to model the mechanical behaviour of the loop structure and the inlay yarn, respectively. Mechanical and structural parameters were identified from experimental data. …”
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Research on postural behavior and structural response prediction of scraper conveyor based on digital twin by Qiang ZHANG, Wei LIU, Yang WANG, Shouxiang MA, Jinpeng SU, Runxin ZHANG

“…Limited by the contradiction between the scale of numerical simulation and computational performance, it is currently difficult to synchronize the structural mechanical response states of fully mechanized mining equipment with their digital twin models in real time. …”
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Functional Index Questionnaire: structural validity study in Brazilian patients with anterior knee pain by André Pontes-Silva, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Flávio de Oliveira Pires, Carlos Eduardo Girasol, Gabriel Gardhel Costa Araujo, Plínio da Cunha Leal, José Djalma Arrais Junior, Cid André Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes, Christian Emmanuel Torres Cabido

“…ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the Functional Index Questionnaire (FIQ) structure using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in Brazilian patients with anterior knee pain. …”
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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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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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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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Machine Learning Models for Carbonation Depth Prediction in Reinforced Concrete Structures: A Comparative Study by Rafael Aredes Couto, Igor Augusto Guimarães Campos, Elvys Dias Reis, Daniel Hasan Dalip, Flávia Spitale Jacques Poggiali, Péter Ludvig

“…The methodologies developed here can be extended beyond carbonation modeling to other deterioration processes, supporting data-driven strategies for maintenance planning and resilience design in RC structures.…”
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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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Damage Identification in Large-Scale Structures Using Time Series Analysis and Improved Sparse Regularization by Huihui Chen, Xiaojing Yuan

“…The academic community has paid much attention to the research topic of structural health monitoring (SHM) and damage identification for several decades, which flourishes the development of diverse damage identification approaches. …”
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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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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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Predicting Future Deterioration of Hydraulic Steel Structures with Markov Chain and Multivariate Samples of Statistical Distributions by Guillermo A. Riveros, Elias Arredondo

“…Combined effects of several complex phenomena cause the deterioration of elements of steel hydraulic structures on the nation’s lock systems: loss of protective systems, corrosion, cracking and fatigue, impacts, and overloads. …”
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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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Unveiling the Genetic Landscape of Coronary Artery Disease Through Common and Rare Structural Variants by Kruthika R. Iyer, Shoa L. Clarke, Rodrigo Guarischi‐Sousa, Ketrin Gjoni, Adam S. Heath, Erica P. Young, Nathan O. Stitziel, Cecelia Laurie, Jai G. Broome, Alyna T. Khan, Joshua P. Lewis, Huichun Xu, May E. Montasser, Kellan E. Ashley, Natalie R. Hasbani, Eric Boerwinkle, Alanna C. Morrison, Nathalie Chami, Ron Do, Ghislain Rocheleau, Donald M. Lloyd‐Jones, Rozenn N. Lemaitre, Joshua C. Bis, James S. Floyd, Gregory L. Kinney, Donald W. Bowden, Nicholette D. Palmer, Emelia J. Benjamin, Matthew Nayor, Lisa R. Yanek, Brian G. Kral, Lewis C. Becker, Sharon L. R. Kardia, Jennifer A. Smith, Lawrence F. Bielak, Arnita F. Norwood, Yuan‐I Min, April P. Carson, Wendy S. Post, Stephen S. Rich, David Herrington, Xiuqing Guo, Kent D. Taylor, JoAnn E. Manson, Nora Franceschini, Katherine S. Pollard, Braxton D. Mitchell, Ruth J. F. Loos, Myriam Fornage, Lifang Hou, Bruce M. Psaty, Kendra A. Young, Elizabeth A. Regan, Barry I. Freedman, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Daniel Levy, Rasika A. Mathias, Patricia A. Peyser, Laura M. Raffield, Charles Kooperberg, Alex P. Reiner, Jerome I. Rotter, Goo Jun, Paul S. de Vries, Themistocles L. Assimes

“…Despite single nucleotide variant‐based genome‐wide association studies improving our understanding of the genetics of CAD, the contribution of structural variants (SVs) to the risk of CAD remains largely unclear. …”
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Appearance of Additional Electronic Conductivity Silicon Structures in the Atmosphere of Wet Ammonia: ab Initio Calculations by F.A. Ptashchenko

“…The paper critically reviewed experimental data and their theoretical explanations related to the change in conductivity of the various silicon structures arising from the adsorption of ammonia molecules. …”
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FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS STRUCTURES IN CONDITIONS OF MILITARY CONFLICTS: THE CASES OF UKRAINE AND ISRAEL by Вадим Поліщук

“… The article explores financial risk management strategies for business structures during military conflicts, focusing on the cases of Ukraine and Israel. …”
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