Fractal Characterization of Pore Structures in Marine–Continental Transitional Shale Gas Reservoirs: A Case Study of the Shanxi Formation in the Ordos Basin by Jiao Zhang, Wei Dang, Qin Zhang, Xiaofeng Wang, Guichao Du, Changan Shan, Yunze Lei, Lindong Shangguan, Yankai Xue, Xin Zhang

“…Fractal analysis reveals that micropores have high fractal dimensions and structural regularity, mesopores exhibit dual-fractal characteristics, and macropores show large variations in fractal dimension. Characteristics of pore structure is primarily controlled by TOC content and mineral composition. …”
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Physical Classification of Soybean Grains Based on Physicochemical Characterization Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by Marisa Menezes Leal, Nairiane dos Santos Bilhalva, Rosana Santos de Moraes, Paulo Carteri Coradi

“…It is concluded that the NIR method combined with multivariate modeling allows for the rapid assessment of soybean grain quality in real time, optimizing, reducing waste in, and increasing the efficiency of post-harvest processes.…”
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The Study of Phase Behavior of Multi-Component Alkane–Flue Gas Systems Under High-Temperature Conditions Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulations by Xiaokun Zhang, Jiagao Tang, Zongyao Qi, Suo Liu, Changfeng Xi, Fang Zhao, Ping Hu, Hongyun Zhou, Chao Wang, Bojun Wang

“…Comparative simulations revealed that the diffusion coefficients of N₂ and CO₂ increased by up to 20% with rising temperature and pressure, while variations in flue gas composition had negligible effects, indicating that high-temperature and high-pressure conditions significantly enhance flue gas–alkane miscibility.…”
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Specialist Savvy Versus Generalist Grit: Elucidating the Trade‐Offs in Adaptive Dietary Ecomorphology Amongst African Green and Bush Snakes by Hanlie M. Engelbrecht, Kimberley E. J. Chapelle, Graham J. Alexander

“…There is limited knowledge of how small variations in prey type composition may influence feeding morphology among closely related species sharing similar ecological niches. …”
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Simulation Study of High-Precision Characterization of MeV Electron Interactions for Advanced Nano-Imaging of Thick Biological Samples and Microchips by Xi Yang, Liguo Wang, Victor Smaluk, Timur Shaftan, Tianyi Wang, Nathalie Bouet, Gabriele D’Amen, Weishi Wan, Pietro Musumeci

“…Our ultimate goal is to develop a comprehensive mapping of the minimum electron energy required to achieve a nanoscale resolution, taking into account variations in sample thickness, composition, and imaging mode.…”
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Early Season Precipitation Addition Offsets Warming Effect on Carbon and Water Use Efficiency in Qinghai–Xizang Plateau by Ayisha Oyont, Zheng Li, Guozheng Hu, Shicheng He, Youxia Wang, Jun Yan, Hasbagan Ganjurjav, Qingzhu Gao

“…Our findings emphasize that plant community composition is an important factor regulating the seasonal variations in CUE and WUE under environmental changes.…”
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Surface adsorption of malachite green dye from aqueous solution using novel synthesized adsorbent ZnO, Zn1-xFexO and Zn1-xCuxO nanoparticles by Masome Naseri Tekyeh, Dariush Mehrparvar, Rostam Moradian, Shahriar Mahdavi

“…The adsorption capacities (qmax) were 24.21, 11.29, and 19.92 mg g−1 for ZnO, Zn1-xFexO, and Zn1-xCuxO nanoparticles, respectively. The variation in qmax values among the different nanoparticles suggests that the composition and structure of the nanoparticles play a crucial role in their adsorption performance. …”
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How Thermal Patterns Change During Dehydration in Non‐Vascular Epiphytic Communities by Giulia Canali, Pilar Hurtado, Sara Gariglio, Rodrigo Rocha deOliveira, Cristina Malegori, Paolo Giordani

“…We captured infrared images of eight bark sample categories representing different epiphytic community compositions. Using structural equation modeling, we analyzed how epiphytic community composition influenced thermal patterns, both directly and indirectly, through water‐related variables. …”
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Understanding the Relationship Between Gender Representation in County Government and Perinatal Outcomes to Black, White, and Hispanic Birthing People in Georgia by Kaitlyn K. Stanhope, Pragati Kapila, Afsha Hossain, Maha Abu-Salah, Vanshika Singisetti, Amal Umerani, Sierra Carter, Sheree Boulet

“…Objective: To characterize the association between percent of county-level elected officials who were female-presenting and perinatal outcomes in Georgia and variation by individual race, 2020–2021. Materials and Methods: We gathered data on the gender composition of county-level elected officials for all Georgia counties (n = 159) in 2022 and calculated the percent of female elected officials (percent female, 0–100). …”
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Effects of Schistosoma haematobium infection and treatment on the systemic and mucosal immune phenotype, gene expression and microbiome: A systematic review. by Anna M Mertelsmann, Sheridan F Bowers, Drew Wright, Jane K Maganga, Humphrey D Mazigo, Lishomwa C Ndhlovu, John M Changalucha, Jennifer A Downs

“…Schistosome infections have been shown to impact the host immune system, gene expression, and microbiome composition. Studies have demonstrated variations in pathology between schistosome subspecies. …”
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Ab initio molecular dynamics investigation of the proton conductivity and dynamics behavior of hydrous ringwoodite under high temperatures and pressure by SiYu Zhou, DaoHong Liu, ChuanYu Zhang, XuBen Wang, Li Song

“…The electrical conductivity of minerals under extreme conditions is governed by their variations in composition and structure. Constitution water, which is present in various polymorphic phases of olivine, can significantly enhance electrical conductivity under mantle pressure−temperature conditions, therefore playing a key role in proton transport. …”
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Diverse Ecological Strategies Increase Invasion Resistance in an Experimental Grassland Restoration by Adrienne R. Ernst, Daniel J. Larkin, Andrea T. Kramer, Mary‐Claire Glasenhardt, Andrew L. Hipp

“…We found evidence that phylogenetic diversity conferred biotic resistance against one invasive species, contributing to reduced biomass in models explaining up to 10% of variance. Tall species better suppressed invaders, with height explaining up to 27% of variation in invader biomass. …”
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Modification of Equation for Calculating the Bond Stress Between Steel Bars and Concrete by Xiaosan Yin, Jimin Li, Shidong Tang, Yuzhou Sun, Md. Mashiur Rahman

“…To address this issue, this study proposed a modified bond stress calculation model, whose reliability was systematically validated through pull-out tests and comparative analysis with a CEB-FIP model. …”
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A study of government regulation’s strategy for solving the algorithmic black-box puzzle of digital platforms: a complex network-based perspective by Gehui Zhu, Mingliang Tang, Xiao Jian, Tong Mu

“…Therefore, the construction of a flexible, diversified and pluralistic co-management hybrid regulatory model is imminent. This article constructs small-world model to study government regulation of digital platforms. …”
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Structure Optimization of Chain Plate of Double-pitch Silent Chain for Conveyor by Tian Hui, Wang Wencheng, Zhao Haixian, Fu Xintao, Wang Feng, Liu Chunzhe

“…The chain plate structure of double pitch silent conveyor chain is the variation structural of internal and external composite engaged standard silent chain. …”
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Capturing the Heterogeneity of the PDAC Tumor Microenvironment: Novel Triple Co-Culture Spheroids for Drug Screening and Angiogenic Evaluation by Ruben Verloy, Angela Privat-Maldonado, Jonas Van Audenaerde, Sophie Rovers, Hannah Zaryouh, Jorrit De Waele, Delphine Quatannens, Dieter Peeters, Geert Roeyen, Christophe Deben, Evelien Smits, Annemie Bogaerts

“…Our triple co-culture spheroids effectively replicate the PDAC microenvironment, showing significant variations in drug responses influenced by cellular composition, density, and spatial arrangement. …”
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Wettability alteration and IFT reduction during carbonated water injection; a critical investigation into the role of pH by Zoha Dalal Isfehani, Jalal Fahimpour, Mohammad Sharifi, Hossein Khalili, Mohammad Saeid Tayebi

“…Gaining insight into these processes is essential for optimizing EOR strategies, improving predictive models, and enhancing CO2 sequestration. Consequently, this study experimentally investigates the variation in IFT and rock wettability during CWI at pressures of 500, 1200, and 2700 psi, with a constant temperature of 38 °C, using pendant drop and sessile drop methods. …”
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Beyond the Surface: Mesophotic Reefs as Potential Refuges for Shallow Fish Assemblages by Manuel Francisco Velasco‐Lozano, Georgina Ramírez‐Ortiz, Luis Eduardo Calderon‐Aguilera, Benjamín Alonso Martínez‐Garza, Omar Valencia‐Méndez

“…At the study site, the mesophotic zone was identified to extend to 21 m under optimal conditions, which is shallower than what is typically observed in oligotrophic regions. Generalized linear models revealed significant variations in reef fish composition across spatial (site and zone) and temporal (season and year) dimensions. …”
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Rare Taxa as Key Drivers of Soil Multi-Nutrient Cycling Under Different Crop Types by Qingmiao Yang, Hanwen Liu, Biao Tang, Chunxiao Yu, Shide Dong, Yang Li, Guangxu Cui, Yi Zhang, Guangmei Wang

“…Structural equation modeling revealed that the alpha diversity of rare bacterial and fungal taxa significantly influenced the soil multi-nutrient cycling index (<i>MNC</i>). …”
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Temperature and Stress Effects on the Compressive Creep Behavior of Parallel Strand Bamboo by Yanyan Liu, Yulin Bian, Dong He, Jiao Liu, Aiping Zhou

“…Modern bamboo structures made from PSB composites may be subjected to temperature variations during service. …”
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