Multiband antenna design method using predefined shapes and image segmentation techniques for IoT applications by Fan Jiang, Zhen Zhang, Bo Liu, Weihua Yu

“…By comparing with the defined threshold, an example of university emblem image is transformed into a binarized image, then define the conductive metal and dielectric substrates. The metallic part are pixelated, ports are added between adjacent pixels, and the initial structure’s port impedance matrix is derived through full electromagnetic simulation, forming a multi-port network model. …”
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Inverse Identification of Constituent Elastic Parameters of Ceramic Matrix Composites Based on Macro–Micro Combined Finite Element Model by Sheng Huang, Le Rong, Zhuoqun Jiang, Yuriy V. Tokovyy

“…Accurate material performance parameters are the prerequisite for conducting composite material structural analysis and design. …”
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Artificial intelligence based evaluation of the tri-hybridized (WS₂+Fe₃O₄+CuS) flow subjected to the thermal performance in porous systems by Sohail Ahmad, Hessa A. Alsalmah

“…Porous materials enhance heat transfer by increasing the surface area for conduction and convection. Advanced computational and neural network techniques, including a radial basis function (RBF) neural network and successive over-relaxation (SOR) methods, are employed to model and simulate the system's thermal and hydrodynamic performance. …”
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Evolution of mechanical and rockburst parameters of gypsum-like rock under fatigue stress disturbance by Chongyang Wang, Sijiang Wei, Dongming Zhang, Beichen Yu, Yisha Pan, Xunjian Hu

“…To investigate the deterioration of mechanical properties in engineering rock masses subjected to fatigue stress, this study conducted laboratory tests, theoretical analysis, and model building to analyze the evolution of mechanical and rockburst characteristics in gypsum-like rock before and after fatigue loading. …”
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Investigation of Tongqiao Huashuan Granules’ effect on hippocampal neuron autophagy in vascular dementia rats via the PI3K/Akt-mTOR signaling pathway using network pharmacology and... by Xiaoqu Jiang, Shuyao Yu, Shuaifeng Yao, Sikai Wang, Jing Cai, Zhongsheng Tang, Shijie Zhu

“…Immunohistochemistry was utilized to assess the proportions of Beclin1-positive and LC3-positive cells in the CA1 region of each rat group, while performed Western blot analysis was conducted to measure protein expression levels of PI3K, p-PI3K, AKT, p-AKT, mTOR, p-mTOR, Beclin1, and LC3 in the hippocampal tissue of the rats.ResultsA total of 76 active components were identified through network pharmacology analysis, with notable components including β-sitosterol, kaempferol, and cinnamophilin. …”
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Yangke powder alleviates OVA-induced allergic asthma by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway by Xueyan Li, Lu Ding, Zirui Li, Zhenghua Cao, Min Li, Kai Yin, Siyu Song, Liyuan Cao, Qinjing Xia, Zihan Wang, Daqing Zhao, Xiaolin Tong, Xiangyan Li, Zeyu Wang

“…The asthma model was evaluated using ovalbumin (OVA) and pulmonary function tests, while pathological examination was conducted using hematoxylin and eosin (HE), periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), and Masson trichrome stains. …”
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Assessment and Optimization of Hydrological Connectivity for Effective Management of Water Resources in the Samian Watershed by Zeinab Hazbavi, Nazila Alaei

“…Accordingly, increasing attention has been given to the structural and functional connectivity of river networks as the primary source of surface water supply, while this can be a potential watershed-scale management solution. …”
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Evaluating Geostatistical and Statistical Merging Methods for Radar–Gauge Rainfall Integration: A Multi-Method Comparative Study by Xuan-Hien Le, Naoki Koyama, Kei Kikuchi, Yoshihisa Yamanouchi, Akiyoshi Fukaya, Tadashi Yamada

“…Accurate and spatially consistent rainfall estimation is essential for hydrological modeling and flood risk mitigation, especially in mountainous tropical regions with sparse observational networks and highly heterogeneous rainfall. This study presents a comparative analysis of six radar–gauge merging methods, including three statistical approaches—Quantile Adaptive Gaussian (QAG), Empirical Quantile Mapping (EQM), and radial basis function (RBF)—and three geostatistical approaches—external drift kriging (EDK), Bayesian Kriging (BAK), and Residual Kriging (REK). …”
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Differentiated response mechanisms of soil microbial communities to nitrogen deposition driven by tree species variations in subtropical planted forests by Zheng Hou, Zheng Hou, Zheng Hou, Zheng Hou, Wen Chen, Xiaohua Zhang, Xiaohua Zhang, Donghui Zhang, Jinmei Xing, Yong Ba, Yong Ba, Yong Ba, Jie Yu, Jie Yu, Jie Yu, Keqin Wang, Ya Zhang, Ya Zhang, Ya Zhang, Yali Song

“…IntroductionThe increasing rate of atmospheric nitrogen deposition has severely affected the structure and function of these ecosystems. Although nitrogen deposition is increasing globally, the responses of soil microbial communities in subtropical planted forests remain inadequately studied.MethodsIn this study, a four-year experimental simulation was conducted to assess the impacts of varying nitrogen deposition levels (CK: 0 g·N·m−2·a−1; N10: 10 g·N·m−2·a−1; N20: 20 g·N·m−2·a−1; N25: 25 g·N·m−2·a−1) on two subtropical tree species, Pinus yunnanensis Franch. and Pinus armandii Franch. …”
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Ecosystem of the University as a Subject of Educational Analytics by O. D. Shipunova, E. G. Pozdeeva, L. I. Evseeva

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A map of human cancer signaling by Qinghua Cui, Yun Ma, Maria Jaramillo, Hamza Bari, Arif Awan, Song Yang, Simo Zhang, Lixue Liu, Meng Lu, Maureen O'Connor‐McCourt, Enrico O Purisima, Edwin Wang

“…Abstract We conducted a comprehensive analysis of a manually curated human signaling network containing 1634 nodes and 5089 signaling regulatory relations by integrating cancer‐associated genetically and epigenetically altered genes. …”
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Recent advances on the mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of subjective tinnitus by Feifei Shi, Ziyu Ye, Bixiang Zha, Weixian Wu, Yating Zhang, Leiyu Yu, Wanting Liu, Yan Rong, Jun Yang

“…Additionally, the modulation of the thalamus and the functional reorganization of the auditory cortex and synaptic network may contribute to the achievement of therapeutic effects.ConclusionWhile acupuncture has demonstrated clinical efficacy in the treatment of subjective tinnitus, the underlying mechanism of action remains poorly understood. …”
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Drug-target binding affinity prediction based on power graph and word2vec by Jing Hu, Shuo Hu, Minghao Xia, Kangxing Zheng, Xiaolong Zhang

“…Abstract Background Drug and protein targets affect the physiological functions and metabolic effects of the body through bonding reactions, and accurate prediction of drug-protein target interactions is crucial for drug development. …”
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Machine learning model for reproducing subjective sensations and alleviating sound-induced stress in individuals with developmental disorders by Itsuki Ichikawa, Yukie Nagai, Yukie Nagai, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Makoto Wada

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Research on Electric Vehicle Charging Load Prediction Methods Combining Signal Noise Reduction and Time Series Modeling by Liyun Liu, Xiaomei Xu, Jinsong Zhang, Dong Li

“…To validate the prediction accuracy of proposed model, a comparative experiment is conducted comparing with five cutting-edge prediction models. …”
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Wogonin inhibits the proliferation of prolactinoma through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by Zhiyong Du, Zhiyong Du, Zhiyong Du, Zhiyong Du, Cuiping Sun, Cuiping Sun, Cuiping Sun, Cuiping Sun, Jiawei Wu, Jiawei Wu, Hongwei Gao, Hongwei Gao, Hongwei Gao, Hongwei Gao, Jialong Wu, Jialong Wu, Jialong Wu, Jialong Wu, You Zhou, You Zhou, You Zhou, You Zhou, Xuechao Wu, Xuechao Wu, Liping Shen, Liping Shen, Qing Wang, Qing Wang, Qing Wang, Qing Wang

“…ObjectivesThis investigation sought to explore the inhibitory impact of wogonin on prolactinoma and elucidate its underlying mechanisms through network pharmacology, molecular docking (MD), and molecular biology experiments.MethodsTarget identification for wogonin and prolactinoma was conducted using relevant databases, followed by protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis of intersecting targets via the STRING database. …”
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Research Progress on the Potential Pathogenesis of Persistent Postural–Perceptual Dizziness by Chen Qin, Ruyi Zhang, Zhihui Yan

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Persistent postural–perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is the most prevalent chronic functional dizziness in the clinic. Unsteadiness, dizziness, or non‐spinning vertigo are the main symptoms of PPPD, and they are typically aggravated by upright posture, active or passive movement, and visual stimulation. …”
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Rationale and design of the theRapeutic effects of peroneal nerve functionAl electrical stimuLation for Lower extremitY in patients with convalescent poststroke hemiplegia (RALLY)... by Shuji Matsumoto, Megumi Shimodozono, Tomokazu Noma

“…Introduction Increasing evidence supports the utilisation of functional electrical stimulation (FES) to improve gait following stroke; however, few studies have focused exclusively on its use in the convalescent phase. …”
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A meta-analysis of the effects of acupuncture on limb function, depression and quality of life in stroke patients (针灸对卒中患者肢体功能、抑郁症状和生活质量影响的Meta分析)... by LEI Hong (雷宏), SUN Xinyu (孙新雨), LANG Yanru (郎艳茹), YIN Anchun (尹安春)

“…Methods A systematic search of the publicly available databases such as the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), Wan Fang Data, VIP Database (VIP) and China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) was conducted, and randomized controlled trials on the use of acupuncture in stroke patients from its inception to April 10, 2023 were included for the Meta analysis. …”
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Second law efficiency and thermal entropy generation of 30:70% of glycerol + water based SiO2 nanofluids in a thermosyphon flat plate collector: Experimental and Bayesian artificia... by L.S. Sundar, Sérgio M.O. Tavares, Korada V Sharma, António M.B. Pereira

“…The artificial neural network with Bayesian regularization was employed to predict the gathered data. …”
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