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Relation of Absolute or Relative Adiposity to Insulin Resistance, Retinol Binding Protein-4, Leptin, and Adiponectin in Type 2 Diabetes [PDF]

Diabetes & Metabolism Journal, 2012
BackgroundCentral fat mass (CFM) correlates with insulin resistance and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications; however, peripheral fat mass (PFM) is associated with insulin sensitivity.
You Lim Kim, Tae Kyun Kim, Eun Sun Cheong, Dong Geum Shin, Gyu Sik Choi, Jihye Jung, Kyung-Ah Han, Kyung Wan Min   +7 more
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Ultrasonic Phased Array Sparse TFM Imaging Based on Virtual Source and Phase Coherent Weighting

IEEE Access, 2020
Total focus method (TFM) is an ultrasonic phased array imaging method and has a larger dynamic focusing range and higher spatial resolution than traditional imaging methods.
Jin Yang, Lin Luo, Kai Yang, Yu Zhang
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The combined effects of the aquatic herbicide fluridone and the lampricide TFM on non-target fish and invertebrates

Sustainable Environment, 2023
Invasive sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) and exotic aquatic plants like Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) pose environmental and economic threats to aquatic ecosystems, sometimes within the same water bodies.
Andrea K. Townsend, Marian Burgard, Molly Schultz, Eric Paul   +3 more
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Improved-throughput traction microscopy based on fluorescence micropattern for manual microscopy. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Traction force microscopy (TFM) is a quantitative technique for measuring cellular traction force, which is important in understanding cellular mechanotransduction processes.
Kai Liu, Yuan Yuan, Jianyong Huang, Qiong Wei, Mingshu Pang, Chunyang Xiong, Jing Fang   +6 more
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Improving defect detection of nuclear welds using adaptive imaging based on uncertain material parameters optimization

Acta Acustica
Weld inspection in the nuclear sector is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of reactor cooling piping systems. Given the strict safety requirements, reliable and accurate Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques are essential for
Boukham Ali, Barras Jordan, Marmonier Maxance, Leymarie Nicolas   +3 more
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Research on defect quantification technique of Sparse array Total focusing method imaging based on Coherence factor weighting [PDF]

EPJ Web of Conferences
Additive manufacturing technology is widely used in key components in the aerospace field due to its high manufacturing freedom and high precision. However, in the process of internal quality inspection of products, the signal attenuation caused by ...
Da Kang, Hong Zhang, Yun-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xin Wang, Zhao-Guang Ma, Shan-Shan Lin, Jun-Jie Li   +6 more
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Comparison of anthropometric and body composition indices in the identification of metabolic risk factors

Scientific Reports, 2021
Whether anthropometric or body composition indices are better indicators of metabolic risk remains unclear. The objectives of this study were to compare the association of metabolic risk factors with anthropometric and body composition indices and to ...
Bum Ju Lee, Mi Hong Yim
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Automated Classification of Pipeline Defects from Ultrasonic Phased Array Total Focusing Method Imaging

Energies, 2022
The defects in the welds of energy pipelines have significantly influenced their safe operation. The inefficient and inaccurate detection of the defects may give rise to catastrophic accidents.
Haibin Wang, Zhichao Fan, Xuedong Chen, Jingwei Cheng, Wei Chen, Zhe Wang, Yangguang Bu   +6 more
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Thermally Robust Spin–Orbit Torque Switching in Low‐Resistivity Mo‐Alloyed β‐W Heterostructures

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Mo‐alloyed β‐W heterostructures exhibit enhanced spin‐orbit torque efficiency, reduced resistivity and switching current density, and reliable operation from −50 to +150°C. The optimized W87.3Mo12.7 device achieves high spin Hall conductivity with thermal robustness, highlighting its potential for energy‐efficient magnetic memory and automotive ...
Han Seok Ko, Hyun Ju Lee, Jeong Kyu Lee, Han Sol Kim, Min Seok Kim, Quynh Anh T. Nguyen, Sonny H. Rhim, Young Keun Kim   +7 more
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Resistance selection of triflumezopyrim in Laodelphax striatellus (fallén): Resistance risk, cross-resistance and metabolic mechanism

Frontiers in Physiology, 2022
The risk assessment and resistance mechanisms of insecticide resistance are critical for resistance management strategy before a new insecticide is widely used.
Shengfang Wen, Shengfang Wen, Chang Liu, Xueting Wang, Youwei Wang, Chao Liu, Jinhua Wang, Xiaoming Xia   +7 more
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