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View article: Textbook outcomes after splenectomy in patients with portal hypertension
Textbook outcomes after splenectomy in patients with portal hypertension Open
The Textbook Outcome (TO) is a composite outcome measure that integrates commonly utilized independent outcome measures to comprehensively reflect the optimal post-surgical treatment result. It is used to assess the quality of surgeries an…
View article: Multilayered Plumbing Beneath Mount St. Helens Revealed From a High‐Resolution Seismic Matrix‐Imaging Method
Multilayered Plumbing Beneath Mount St. Helens Revealed From a High‐Resolution Seismic Matrix‐Imaging Method Open
Mount St. Helens (MSH) is one of the most active volcanoes in the Cascade Arc and a natural laboratory for subduction‐related volcanism. However, intense subsurface scattering has long hindered high‐resolution seismic imaging of its magma …
View article: Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 1 and cognitive impairment: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications
Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 1 and cognitive impairment: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications Open
Cognitive impairment is a defining feature of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). However, the pathogenesis of cognitive impairment remains unclear, mainly because it involves complex pa…
View article: Multipolarized radar reveals shallow subsurface structure and middle-late Amazonian aqueous activity in Utopia Planitia, Mars
Multipolarized radar reveals shallow subsurface structure and middle-late Amazonian aqueous activity in Utopia Planitia, Mars Open
The Martian subsurface preserves a record of the geological and climatic evolution of Mars beyond that exposed at the surface. The Zhurong rover of the Tianwen-1 mission landed in southern Utopia Planitia on Mars and conducted a high-frequ…
View article: The Combination of Sodium Tanshinone IIA Sulfonate and Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomes Against Spinal Cord Injury via VEGF Pathway
The Combination of Sodium Tanshinone IIA Sulfonate and Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomes Against Spinal Cord Injury via VEGF Pathway Open
View article: Deriving regional and point source nitrogen oxides emissions in China from TROPOMI using the directional derivative approach with nonlinear chemical lifetime fitting
Deriving regional and point source nitrogen oxides emissions in China from TROPOMI using the directional derivative approach with nonlinear chemical lifetime fitting Open
An appropriate representation of the NOx/NO2 ratio and NOx lifetime is essential for estimating NOx emissions from satellite NO2 observations. We introduce a satellite-based, data-driven approach that applies variable NOx/NO2 ratio and der…
View article: Seismic Evidence for Cocos Slab Tearing and Nazca Slab Emplacement in the Southern Costa Rican Subduction Zone
Seismic Evidence for Cocos Slab Tearing and Nazca Slab Emplacement in the Southern Costa Rican Subduction Zone Open
Precise position and geometry of the subducted slab are crucial for deciphering subduction zone volcanism. This is particularly important in the southern Costa Rican subduction zone, where the Cocos Ridge subducted at ∼2–3 Ma, coincident w…
View article: Research of the spatial effect of plate-type fuel with dispersed particles in pressurized water reactors
Research of the spatial effect of plate-type fuel with dispersed particles in pressurized water reactors Open
View article: An innovative bimodal computed tomography data-driven deep learning model for predicting aortic dissection: a multi-center study
An innovative bimodal computed tomography data-driven deep learning model for predicting aortic dissection: a multi-center study Open
The proposed bimodal CT data-driven DL model accurately diagnoses AD, facilitating prompt hospital diagnosis and treatment of AD.
View article: The origin and fate of subslab partial melts at convergent margins
The origin and fate of subslab partial melts at convergent margins Open
Channelized thin seismic low-velocity zones (LVZs) are observed beneath subducting slabs, extending from the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary to the mantle transition zone (MTZ). While LVZs above slabs are well-explained by slab dehydrat…
View article: Sedimentary characteristics and shallow crustal response to the Tarim Basin-Altyn Tagh Range interaction: constraints from short-period receiver functions
Sedimentary characteristics and shallow crustal response to the Tarim Basin-Altyn Tagh Range interaction: constraints from short-period receiver functions Open
View article: Deciphering a Quantitative Relationship Between Rifting and Crustal Melt Fraction: Insights From the Incipient Okavango Rift Zone
Deciphering a Quantitative Relationship Between Rifting and Crustal Melt Fraction: Insights From the Incipient Okavango Rift Zone Open
Rifting and magmatism are fundamental geological processes in the evolution of the lithosphere; however, quantitative investigations of their relationship are rare. The Okavango Rift Zone (ORZ) is in the early stages of rifting and magmati…
View article: Unexpected megathrust slip evolution revealed by the 2024 Mw 7.1 and the 2025 Mw 6.8 Hyuga-nada earthquakes in southwest Japan
Unexpected megathrust slip evolution revealed by the 2024 Mw 7.1 and the 2025 Mw 6.8 Hyuga-nada earthquakes in southwest Japan Open
View article: Large Megathrust Earthquakes Tend to Sustain an Increasingly Longer Duration Than Expected
Large Megathrust Earthquakes Tend to Sustain an Increasingly Longer Duration Than Expected Open
The moment‐duration ( M 0 ‐ T ) scaling law reveals fundamental earthquake physics across various sizes and tectonic settings. However, the validity of the cubic relation ( M 0 ∝ T 3 ) inferred for large (Mw ≥ 7) megathrust events has been…
View article: Seismic Evidence for Large‐Scale Intraslab Heterogeneity Beneath Northeast Japan
Seismic Evidence for Large‐Scale Intraslab Heterogeneity Beneath Northeast Japan Open
Understanding the heterogeneity within a subducting slab is essential for elucidating its rheological properties, which can significantly affect subduction dynamics. Despite the importance, the fine structure of the slab has remained large…
View article: Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the BENEFITS-CCCSAT based on CTT and IRT: a cross-sectional design translation and validation study
Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the BENEFITS-CCCSAT based on CTT and IRT: a cross-sectional design translation and validation study Open
Background The importance of culturally competent care in multicultural environments is increasingly recognized; however, effective tools to assess nursing students’ cross-cultural competence remain limited. This study aimed to validate th…
View article: Case Report: A Giant Gallstone Was Found at End of the Duodenum
Case Report: A Giant Gallstone Was Found at End of the Duodenum Open
Gallstone ileus (GI) occurs due to the migration of gallstones into the intestinal tract through a bilioenteric fistula. The surgical approach may vary based on the size and location of the fistula causing obstruction. We present a case of…
View article: Lithospheric Thinning of the Northeastern Arabian Margin Revealed by Matrix‐Free Teleseismic Traveltime Tomography
Lithospheric Thinning of the Northeastern Arabian Margin Revealed by Matrix‐Free Teleseismic Traveltime Tomography Open
The obduction of the Tethys oceanic lithosphere is documented by the Semail ophiolite along the northeastern Arabian continental margin. Although the ophiolite is continuous and of similar age across the region, the eastern and western seg…
View article: Periodic instability and restoration of cratonic lithosphere
Periodic instability and restoration of cratonic lithosphere Open
The longevity of cratons usually implies that the entire cratonic lithosphere remained unchanged over billions of years, which is traditionally attributed to their intrinsically buoyant and strong lithospheric roots. By reviewing relevant …
View article: An Industry-Oriented Measurement System for Urban Sustainability
An Industry-Oriented Measurement System for Urban Sustainability Open
View article: Energy-saving and carbon-reducing effects of digital transformation in manufacturing enterprises: An empirical analysis based on questionnaire surveys of enterprises in China, Germany, and Brazil
Energy-saving and carbon-reducing effects of digital transformation in manufacturing enterprises: An empirical analysis based on questionnaire surveys of enterprises in China, Germany, and Brazil Open
[Objective] In the context of the “dual carbon” goals, digitalization is the key approach for manufacturing enterprises to achieve energy-saving and carbon-reducing operations. Building upon an in-depth interpretation of the connotations o…
View article: Graduate Education and Spatial Inequality in China: The Uneven Expansion and Economic Returns Across Urban and Rural Regions
Graduate Education and Spatial Inequality in China: The Uneven Expansion and Economic Returns Across Urban and Rural Regions Open
View article: High-performance CPU-GPU heterogeneous computing method for 9-component ambient noise cross-correlation
High-performance CPU-GPU heterogeneous computing method for 9-component ambient noise cross-correlation Open
Ambient noise tomography is an established technique in seismology, where calculating single- or nine-component noise cross-correlation functions (NCFs) is a fundamental first step. In this study, we introduced a novel CPU-GPU heterogeneou…
View article: Thermal-hydraulic characteristics analysis of LBE in triangular rod bundle wrapped with different shaped wire wraps
Thermal-hydraulic characteristics analysis of LBE in triangular rod bundle wrapped with different shaped wire wraps Open
View article: Sluggish thermochemical basal mantle structures support their long-lived stability
Sluggish thermochemical basal mantle structures support their long-lived stability Open
Large low shear-wave velocity provinces (LLSVPs) in the lowermost mantle are the largest geological structures on Earth, but their origin and age remain highly enigmatic. Geological constraints suggest the stability of the LLSVPs since at …
View article: In situ temperature-preserved coring for deep oil and gas reservoir: Thermal insulation materials
In situ temperature-preserved coring for deep oil and gas reservoir: Thermal insulation materials Open
Deep oil and gas reservoirs exist under high-temperature conditions. In situ temperature-preserved coring (ITP-Coring) is an innovative and crucial method for evaluating and exploiting deep oil and gas resources. Thermal insulation materia…
View article: Sealing performances of polymer heat-shrinkable tubing for deep rocks under high-temperature and ultrahigh-pressure condition
Sealing performances of polymer heat-shrinkable tubing for deep rocks under high-temperature and ultrahigh-pressure condition Open
The deep underground engineering will face high-temperature and ultrahigh-pressure (HTUP) condition. Indoor triaxial testing is an important means to investigate this challenge in rock mechanics and rock engineering. Heat-shrinkable tubing…
View article: Research on Reactivity-Equivalent Physical Transformation Method for Double Heterogeneity in Pressurized Water Reactors Based on Machine Learning
Research on Reactivity-Equivalent Physical Transformation Method for Double Heterogeneity in Pressurized Water Reactors Based on Machine Learning Open
Traditional computational methods for pressurized water reactors are unable to handle dispersed fuel particles as the double heterogeneity and the direct volumetric homogenization can result in significant errors. In contrast, reactivity-e…
View article: Calibration of discrete meta-parameters of bamboo flour based on magnitude analysis and BP neural network
Calibration of discrete meta-parameters of bamboo flour based on magnitude analysis and BP neural network Open
In the research and development of technology and equipment for bamboo products deep processing, such as filling, drying, and medicinal use of bamboo flour (BF), the poor compaction and fluidity of BF materials entails the need for accurat…
View article: Urban Geothermal Resource Potential Mapping Using Data-Driven Models—A Case Study of Zhuhai City
Urban Geothermal Resource Potential Mapping Using Data-Driven Models—A Case Study of Zhuhai City Open
Geothermal energy, with its promise of sustainability and a minimal environmental impact, offers a viable alternative to fossil fuels that can allow us to meet the increasing energy demands while mitigating concerns over climate change. Ur…