Mechanical properties and mechanisms of soda residue and fly ash stabilized soil.

To improve the utilization rates of soda residue (SR) and fly ash (FA), reduce environmental pollution, and enhance the mechanical properties of marine clay (MC), this study proposes mixing SR, FA, and MC with cement and /or lime to prepare soda residue-fly ash stabilized soil (SRFSS). Using an orthogonal design for the proportions, the study analyzes the compaction performance, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and shear strength of SRFSS. The influence of various factors on the mechanical properties of SRFSS was investigated through range and variance analyses.

Developing a competency scale for selecting and assessing psychological peer counselors in ethnic-area colleges: a pilot study in Guizhou Province, China.

Introduction: Psychological peer counselors play a crucial role in the mental health education of college students, especially in ethnic regions. The study zeroes in on developing a tool for selecting and assessing psychological peer counselors in ethnic-area colleges and universities, using Guizhou Province as a case study.

Materials And Methods: Focusing on psychological peer counselors in ethnic-area higher education institutions, this study amalgamates open-ended questionnaire surveys, interviews, and literature analysis to construct a competency characteristics questionnaire.

First metagenomic sequencing for the analysis of microbial community populations of adults and pupae of in Xinjiang, China.

Introduction: , a parasite on the body surface of sheep, directly attacks the host through biting and sucking blood and may also transmit pathogens in the process. There are currently only a few studies on the microbial composition of , while there are no such studies on pupae.

Methods: In this study, samples AT-1 to AT-4 each contained four individuals, while sample AT-5 comprised four pupae, all used for metagenomic sequencing and analysis.

Bibliometric analysis of research trends in agricultural soil organic carbon components from 2000 to 2023.

Soil organic carbon is a vital component of the soil carbon pool. Investigation of its composition and dynamics is crucial for enhancing carbon sequestration in soils and for stabilizing the global carbon cycle. In recent years, considerable research has focused on the interactions between soil organic carbon components and their responses to varied land use and agricultural practices.

Enhancing rejection of short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by tailoring the surface charge of nanofiltration membranes.

Nanofiltration (NF) effectively removes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water but struggles with short-chain PFAS (i.e., those containing less than 6 perfluorinated carbons) due to size exclusion inefficiency.

Slow-release nitrogen fertilizer application regulated rhizosphere microbial diversity to increase maize yield.

The one-time application of slow-release nitrogen fertilizer can not only reduce the labor input, but also reduce the mechanical input cost, and has the characteristics of slow release and reduce volatilization loss. This research is grounded in a localization trial initiated in 2018, which underwent comprehensive analysis utilizing high-throughput sequencing technology to elucidate the mutual feeding mechanism of slow-release nitrogen fertilizer application rate on microbial community structure, network complexity, and maize yield in different root niches (bulk soil, rhizosphere, and endosphere). Soil characteristics, microbial community composition, and collinear network of different ecological niches under slow-release nitrogen fertilizer were analyzed, and the key core species affecting the stability of the microbial network and the factors driving yield were identified.

Association between first-trimester subchorionic hematoma and pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of gestation in singleton pregnancies.

To evaluate the association between a first-trimester subchorionic hematoma (SCH) and pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of gestation in singleton pregnancies. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies from January to December 2021. All patients had routine first-trimester ultrasound scans and were followed up for pregnancy outcomes.

CLIP-Llama: A New Approach for Scene Text Recognition with a Pre-Trained Vision-Language Model and a Pre-Trained Language Model.

This study focuses on Scene Text Recognition (STR), which plays a crucial role in various applications of artificial intelligence such as image retrieval, office automation, and intelligent transportation systems. Currently, pre-trained vision-language models have become the foundation for various downstream tasks. CLIP exhibits robustness in recognizing both regular (horizontal) and irregular (rotated, curved, blurred, or occluded) text in natural images.

Prospective Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in the Treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired disorder characterized by systemic activation of blood coagulation, which can arise from various causes. Owing to its abrupt onset, rapid progression, and high mortality rate, DIC presents a major clinical challenge. Anticoagulant drugs, such as heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin, are the current gold standard of treatment; however, these interventions pose considerable bleeding risks.

The Innate Immune System Surveillance Biomarker p87 in African Americans and Caucasians with Small High-Grade Dysplastic Adenoma [SHiGDA] and Right-Sided Colon Mutations May Explain the Presence of Multiple Cancers Revealing an Important Minority of Patients with Mutations and Colorectal Neoplasia.

Unlabelled: Colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes in terms of incidence and mortality are significantly worse in African Americans than other Americans. While differences in primary preventions for neoplasia (diet, obesity remediation, aspirin prophylaxis) are being elucidated, genetic mutations affecting premalignant lesions and immune response mechanisms may possibly also explain the increased incidence and mortality, particularly from right-sided disease.

Objective: Our team therefore examined colonic segments seeking to test the hypothesis that the immune response and somatic genetic profiles of the colonic anatomic segments may vary and thus account for variations in neoplasia risk among the various colonic segments revealing an antigenic relationship with precancerous lesions.

Current status for utilization of cold resistance genes and strategies in wheat breeding program.

Low temperature chilling is one of the major abiotic stresses affecting growth and yield of . With global climate change, the risk of cold damage in wheat production has increased. In recent years, with the extensive research on wheat chilling resistance, especially the development of genetic engineering technology, the research on wheat chilling resistance has made great progress.

Distinguishing of Histopathological Staging Features of H-E Stained Human cSCC by Microscopical Multispectral Imaging.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common malignant skin tumor. Early and precise diagnosis of tumor staging is crucial for long-term outcomes. While pathological diagnosis has traditionally served as the gold standard, the assessment of differentiation levels heavily depends on subjective judgments.

Genomic exploration of the endangered oriental stork, Ciconia boyciana, sheds light on migration adaptation and future conservation.

Background: The oriental stork, Ciconia boyciana, is an endangered migratory bird listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. The bird population has experienced a rapid decline in the past decades, with nest locations and stop-over sites largely degraded due to human-bird conflicts. Multipronged conservation efforts are required to secure the future of oriental storks.

Mechanical Property, Efficacy, and User Experience of an Innovative Wearable Device in Preventing Fall-Induced Injuries.

Background And Objectives: With the global population aging at an unprecedented pace, the imminent surge in falls and fall-induced injuries necessitates urgent attention. Innovative assistive technologies are crucial in addressing this daunting challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties, efficacy, safety, and user experience of the Intelligent Bone Protection Vest (IBPV), a novel, reusable, non-airbag wearable device.

Quantifying the supply-demand relationship of ecosystem services to identify ecological management zoning: A case study in mountainous areas of northwest Yunnan, China.

Establishing ecological management zones based on the supply-demand relationship of ecosystem services (ESs) is essential for fostering sustainable development within social-ecological systems and improving human well-being. In this study, the spatial pattern between supply and demand in five ESs (grain production (GP), carbon sequestration (CS), soil conservation (SC), water conservation (WC), and habitat quality (HQ)) is analyzed using the ESs supply-demand ratio (ESDR) method, the spatial autocorrelation method, and the coupled coordination degree model. Zoning is performed according to the differences in their spatial combinations, and differential zoning management policies are proposed.

Fabricating Pea Protein Micro-Gel-Stabilized Pickering Emulsion as Saturated Fat Replacement in Ice Cream.

Unsaturated fat replacement should be used to reduce the use of saturated fat and fatty acids in the diet. In this study, pea protein micro-gels (PPMs) with different structures were prepared by microparticulation at pH 4.0-7.

ROS-mediated lysosomal membrane permeabilization and autophagy inhibition regulate bleomycin-induced cellular senescence.

Bleomycin exhibits effective chemotherapeutic activity against multiple types of tumors, and also induces various side effects, such as pulmonary fibrosis and neuronal defects, which limit the clinical application of this drug. Macroautophagy/autophagy has been recently reported to be involved in the functions of bleomycin, and yet the mechanisms of their crosstalk remain insufficiently understood. Here, we demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during bleomycin activation hampered autophagy flux by inducing lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP) and obstructing lysosomal degradation.

Association of socioeconomic status and poststroke cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Stroke survivors are at high risk of coping with cognitive problems after stroke. In recent decades, the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and health-related outcomes has been a topic of considerable interest. Learning more about the potential impact of SES on poststroke cognitive dysfunction is of great importance.