Search Results - Yi Wang

Left ventricular (LV) function is typically evaluated through LV ejection fraction (EF), a robust indicator of risk, showing a nonlinear increase in mortality rates below 40%. Conversely, excessively high EF values (> 65%) also correlate with elevated mortality, following a U-shaped curve, with i...

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Image super-resolution (SR) aims to reconstruct high-resolution (HR) images from low-resolution (LR) inputs. It plays a crucial role in applications such as medical imaging, surveillance, and remote sensing. However, due to the ill-posed nature of the task and the inherent limitations of imaging sen...

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Prior to the advent of intelligent robots, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics were considered two distinct fields; however, the rapid development of hardware with higher computational power and more precise sensors, along with the exponential increase in data, has contributed to significant a...

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We investigated the correlation between leaf/soil minerals and fruit quality in apple trees grown in orchards, with the ultimate goal of improving the latter. Leaf mineral nutrients; soil nutrients in the 0–20, 20–40, and 40–60 cm layers; and fruit quality traits in 32 apple orchards in China were m...

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Erect milkvetch (Astragalus adsurgens Pall.), a leguminous grass, is a major source of fuel and forage, and has an important role in the restoration of the degraded ecosystems in central and northeastern China. The objective of this work was to investigate how erect milkvetch planting would affect t...

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The global construction industry faces pressing challenges in enhancing building energy efficiency standards. To address this critical issue, facilitate worldwide green and low-carbon transformation in construction practices and improve the thermal performance of building wall panels to achieve opti...

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Ductile structures have demonstrated the ability to withstand increased seismic intensity levels. Additionally, these structures can be restored to their operational state promptly following the replacement of damaged components post-earthquake. This capability has been a subject of considerable int...

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This paper proposes ahybrid RF/FSO system based on RIS reflection to interfere with eavesdroppers in FSO eavesdropping scenarios, and analyzes and optimizes the physical layer security performance of this communication system. In this work, the RF link experiences Nakagama-m distribution,...

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe inflammatory lung condition often triggered by infections or sepsis, characterized by diffuse alveolar damage, pulmonary edema, and impaired gas exchange. Despite advances in supportive care, ARDS continues to have a high mortality rate. The pat...

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A class of proteins encoded by viral genomes, referred to as viroporins, is composed of small hydrophobic proteins that form pores or ion channels in host membranes. These proteins modulate the viral life cycle and pathogenicity. Despite their early discovery and functional significance, viroporins...

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Background: The transition period for newly employed nurses is critical for the development of professional competencies, particularly in humanistic practice and caring ability. While previous research has established the importance of humanistic practice competence in nursing, the mediating role of...

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Ammonia is a carbon-free fuel with strong potential for emission reduction. However, its high auto-ignition temperature and low reactivity lead to poor ignitability and unstable combustion. In contrast, coal-to-liquid (CTL) fuel offers high cetane number, low sulfur content, and low aromaticity, mak...

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In wind power DC transmission systems, commutation failures cause significant reactive power fluctuations at the direct current (DC) transmission end, leading to sequential changes in voltage from low to high and often causing wind turbines to disconnect during low- to high-voltage cascading faults....

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Exploring the mechanisms by which green agricultural production reduces emissions and enhances carbon sequestration in soil can provide a scientific basis for greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable development in farmland. This study uses a combination of meta-analysis and field experiments to eva...

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Integration of high levels of non-synchronous Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and nuclear power plant will play a vital role in decarbonising the electricity grid of Great Britain (GB). However, the uncertainties associated with RES may increase the risk of grid frequency deterioration, which will in...

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Social dilemmas often arise when the need for cooperation conflicts with individuals' incentives to act in self-interest, potentially undermining collective well-being. Prior literature shows that some mechanisms, e.g., commitment, could give rise to cooperation. However, participants' div...

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In this study, a novel charring agent (TETA-APP) was prepared via ion exchange reaction between triethylenetetramine (TETA) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP). It was characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy analysis (SEM), X-ray photoelectron anal...

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BackgroundThe responsibility for the disease burden associated with epilepsy of unknown cause is unevenly distributed across different nations. It is crucial to describe and forecast cross-national health disparities in terms of years lived with disability (YLDs) for the forthcoming 15-year period....

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