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On solving a rank regularized minimization problem via equivalent factorized column-sparse regularized models
Rank regularized minimization problem is an ideal model for the low-rank matrix completion/recovery problem. The matrix factorization approach can transform the high-dimensional rank regularized problem to a l...
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Design of a bi-level PSO based modular neural network for multi-step time series prediction
Derived from an effective strategy - direct and multiple-input multiple-output strategy, a modular neural network based on a bi-level particle swarm optimization algorithm (BLPSO-MNN) is proposed in the presen...
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Role of Gesturing Onscreen Instructors in Video Lectures: A Set of Three-level Meta-analyses on the Embodiment Effect
Although gesturing onscreen instructors are widely included in video lectures, it is still unclear whether, when, and how they are conducive to learning. To clarify this issue, we conducted a set of three-leve...
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Mediating role of root-exuded secondary metabolites in intraspecific interactions with Haloxylon ammodendron
Root exudates are pivotal in soil carbon and nutrient cycling, enhancing nutrient availability and plant resource utilization efficiency under stress. Despite challenges in obtaining accurate soil-borne signal...
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Dynamics of General Soliton and Rational Solutions in the \((3+1)\) -Dimensional Nonlocal Mel’nikov Equation with Non-zero Background
Employing the KP reduction approach, the primary goal of this research work is to investigate the soliton and rational solutions of the $$(3+1...
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Open AccessExpanding the targeting scope of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing by Cas9 variants in Brassica
CRISPR/Cas9, presently the most widely used genome editing technology, has provided great potential for functional studies and plant breeding. However, the strict requirement for a protospacer adjacent motif (...
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Open AccessEffect of oral administration of microcin Y on growth performance, intestinal barrier function and gut microbiota of chicks challenged with Salmonella Pullorum
The lasso peptide microcin Y (MccY) effectively inhibits various serotypes of Salmonella in vitro, but the antibacterial effect against S. Pullorum in poultry is still unclear. This study was the first to evaluat...
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Induction of Peroxiredoxin 1 by Hypoxia Promotes Cellular Autophagy and Cell Proliferation in Oral Leukoplakia via HIF-1α/BNIP3 Pathway
Hypoxia is a key trigger in the transformation of oral leukoplakia into oral cancer. However, it is still too early to determine the role of hypoxia in the development of oral leukoplakia. Prx1, an antioxidant...
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Open AccessHydrogen gas inhalation ameliorates LPS-induced BPD by inhibiting inflammation via regulating the TLR4–NFκB–IL6/NLRP3 signaling pathway in the placenta
Hydrogen (H2) is regarded as a novel therapeutic agent against several diseases owing to its inherent biosafety. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) has been widely considered among adverse pregnancy outcomes, witho...
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Open AccessCorrection: A risk prediction model for postoperative recovery of closed calcaneal fracture: a retrospective study
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Open AccessCarotenoid biosynthesis genes LcLCYB, LcLCYE, and LcBCH from wolfberry confer increased carotenoid content and improved salt tolerance in tobacco
Carotenoids play essential roles in plant growth and development and provide plants with a tolerance to a series of abiotic stresses. In this study, the function and biological significance of lycopene β-cycla...
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Open AccessLongitudinal changes in body mass index, height, and weight in children with acute myeloid leukemia
This study reported height prediction and longitudinal growth changes in Chinese pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) during and after treatment and their associations with outcomes.
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Open AccessTumor microenvironment reprogramming combined with immunogenic enhancement by nanoemulsions potentiates immunotherapy
The combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors and immunogenic cell death (ICD) inducers has become a promising strategy for the treatment of various cancers. However, its efficacy remains unmet because of th...
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Open AccessArthroscopic surgery for ankle gouty arthritis: a retrospective analysis of clinical outcomes at six month follow-up based on a novel classification system
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and recurrence rate of patients diagnosed with ankle gouty arthritis who underwent arthroscopic surgery based on the new classific...
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A comparison of the postoperative outcomes between intraoperative leak testing and no intraoperative leak testing for gastric cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Postoperative anastomotic leakage (PAL) is a serious complication of gastric cancer surgery. Although perioperative management has made considerable progress, anastomotic leakage (AL) cannot always be avoided....
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Open AccessBiochar-supported zero-valent iron enhanced arsenic immobilization in a paddy soil: the role of soil organic matter
Arsenic (As) detoxification in polluted soils by iron-based materials can be mediated by the endogenous soil organic matter (SOM), nevertheless the mechanisms remain unclear. Herein, endogenous SOM in a paddy ...
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Open AccessIncidence, risk and prognosis of second primary malignancy of patients with gastric adenocarcinoma
Due to the long-term low survival rates of gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) patients, the occurrence and prognosis of second primary malignancies (SPMs) are often underreported and overlooked as a significant conc...
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General high-order solitons and breathers with a periodic wave background in the nonlocal Hirota–Maccari equation
Soliton and breather solutions to the nonlocal Hirota–Maccari equation with a periodic wave background are constructed via the KP hierarchy reduction approach. By constraining tau functions of bilinear equatio...
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An adaptive evolutionary modular neural network with intermodule connections
To approach the brain-like neural network and further improve the performance of the modular neural network (MNN), an adaptive evolutionary modular neural network with intermodule connections (EA-ICMNN) is pro...
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Beam prediction and tracking mechanism with enhanced LSTM for mmWave aerial base station
By combining millimeter wave (mmWave) with abundant spectral resources and advanced directional beamforming technology, mmWave aerial base stations (mAeBSs) can provide high-speed services to users on the grou...