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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lin Li, Carmala N. Garzione
Summary: This study uses the Hoh Xil Basin in north-central Tibet as an analogue to investigate how low-elevation hinterland basins were raised during late-stage orogenic plateau formation. The results reveal a phase of surface uplift of 1.0 +/- 0.7 km in the early to middle Miocene, indicating the contribution of sub-surface geodynamic processes in flattening plateau surfaces.
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Geology
X. P. Yuan, K. L. Huppert, J. Braun, X. Shen, J. Liu-Zeng, L. Guerit, S. G. Wolf, J. F. Zhang, M. Jolivet
Summary: This study suggests that the high-elevation, low-relief surfaces in the southeast Tibetan Plateau are a result of mountain growth and do not require a special process to form. The low-relief surfaces can persist for long periods of time due to lack of necessary drainage networks.
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Engineering, Marine
Yang Zhang, Haijiang Liu
Summary: This paper theoretically studies the surface elevation induced by a moving APD, and confirms that it consists of three components: the initial surface elevation, the initial vibration trend, and the external force. The surface elevation induced by the initial value or initial vibration trend is composed of two waves propagating with the shallow water wave speed. Meanwhile, the external force produces two small waves propagating backward and forward, and the surface elevation is the superposition of these two waves. Contributions from these three factors to the total surface elevation are specified, with the initial surface elevation playing a significant role at the beginning and the external force showing an opposite trend along the APD center.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tshering Z. L. Sherpa, Peter G. DeCelles, Barbara Carrapa, Lindsay M. Schoenbohm, Joshua Wolpert
Summary: This study evaluates the timing of high elevation and relief formation in the Nepalese Himalaya and discovers a high-elevation low-relief surface that formed in the high mountain region of the Himalayas. Through the analysis of regional geological relationships and rock ages, it is found that the surface originated from erosion and beveling of uplifted crust. This study contributes to the understanding of the geomorphic evolution process in the Himalayas.
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(2023)
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Sean W. O'Neill, Todd D. Krauss
Summary: This study focuses on understanding the fundamental chemical mechanisms involved in the formation of SnTe nanocrystals and identifies key reactive species that initiate the formation and growth. This knowledge is crucial for the production of high-quality SnTe nanocrystals.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Takashi Doi, Igor Rozhanskii, Takahiro Nakamura, Tsutomu Shimokawa
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Xiaohui Fan, Yuanjie Zhao, Zhiyun Ji, Haorui Li, Min Gan, Haoyu Zhou, Xuling Chen, Xiaoxian Huang
Summary: This study focused on the relationship between surface ignition and sintering performance, and found that adjusting ignition parameters can effectively improve the quality of sinter in the surface layer, leading to reduced solid fuel consumption and emissions. Optimizing the ignition process benefits sintering performance enhancement and decreases environmental impact.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
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Geography, Physical
Krzysztof Dyba, Jaroslaw Jasiewicz
Summary: Low-relief areas are often overlooked in geomorphometric analyses, resulting in a lack of representation for the morphogenetic diversity of plains. This study focused on a low-relief area in Poland and classified the landforms into different surface types. The comparison revealed a strong correspondence between morphogenesis and surface types, indicating high consistency within physiographic units.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Edenara Anastacio da Silva, Carine Dahl Corcini, Francisco de Assis Araujo Camelo Junior, Diego Martins, Stela Mari Meneghello Gheller, Gabriela Haedrich, Cristiana Lima Dora, Antonio Sergio Varela Junior
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate different protocols for the preparation of nanoparticles from egg yolk plasma (EYP) to improve the viability of cryopreserved canine semen. The results showed that the LDL-P formulation had significantly higher efficiency in maintaining sperm viability and reducing reactive oxygen species levels.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alise A. van Heerwaarde, Renz C. W. Klomberg, Conny M. A. Van Ravenswaaij-Arts, Hans Kristian Ploos van Amstel, Aartie Toekoen, Fariza Jessurun, Abhimanyu Garg, Danielle C. M. van der Kaay
Summary: Diabetes mellitus in children is mainly caused by impaired insulin secretion or increased insulin resistance; early diagnosis of the underlying cause is essential for severe insulin resistance patients. Comprehensive review of medical history and physical examination can provide sufficient information to diagnose children with insulin-resistant diabetes correctly, especially in low- or middle-income countries.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Tang, Xingce Fan, Lei Yao, Guoqun Li, Mingze Li, Xing Zhao, Qi Hao, Teng Qiu
Summary: The plasmonic metal/semiconductor heterojunction is capable of improving the efficiency of plasmonic materials by manipulating light. Previous studies have suggested that this improvement originates from enhanced carrier exchanges between the plasmonic component and molecules in the heterojunction. However, our research reveals that the construction of the heterojunction leads to charge redistribution and changes in the physical characteristics of the plasmonic component. By investigating the surface-enhanced Raman scattering behavior of an Ag/TiO2 heterojunction, we find that electromagnetic mechanisms, rather than chemical mechanisms, are likely to be the primary source of SERS enhancement.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Paula Navascues, Martina Buchtelova, Lenka Zajickova, Patrick Rupper, Dirk Hegemann
Summary: This study reveals the influence of diffusion of film forming species and surface reactivity in HMDSO plasmas by studying two different geometries. The results indicate different sticking probabilities of film-forming species and suggest that high-energy particles may contribute to film formation underneath small openings.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kosuke Watanabe, Takuma Higo, Hideaki Tsuneki, Shun Maeda, Kunihide Hashimoto, Yasushi Sekine
Summary: This study found that the perovskite oxide YCrO3 exhibits higher catalytic activity and C2H4 selectivity in the presence of steam, which is significant for improving the efficient production of ethylene. Steam plays an important role in stabilizing the catalyst's high activity and inhibiting coke accumulation.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ying Qi, Chunli Li, Hao Li, Huaming Yang, Junfeng Guan
Summary: This study focuses on eliminating trace ethylene to prevent losses in fruits and vegetables using technologies like adsorption, gene modification, and oxidation. The low-temperature catalytic oxidation method for ethylene control is discussed, along with a systematic evaluation of catalysts' active sites, supports, reaction, and deactivation mechanisms. New insights and suggestions for future research on effective catalysts for F&V preservation are provided.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dongbo Wu, Hongru Lv, Hui Wang, Jie Yu
Summary: This paper proposes a low-plasticity ultrasonic rolling strengthening process (URSP) to improve the surface micro-morphology and residual stress of near-net-shaped (NNS) blades. Experimental results show that this process can enhance the surface integrity and residual stress level of the blades.
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(2022)
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Yunxiang Chen, Roman A. DiBiase, Nicholas McCarroll, Xiaofeng Liu
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(2019)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Alexander B. Neely, Roman A. DiBiase, Lee B. Corbett, Paul R. Bierman, Marc W. Caffee
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
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(2019)
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Geology
Roman A. DiBiase, Michael P. Lamb
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Alexander B. Neely, Roman A. DiBiase
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(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
B. A. Adams, K. X. Whipple, A. M. Forte, A. M. Heimsath, K. Hodges
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Geography, Physical
Joshua A. Wolpert, Adam M. Forte
Summary: In bedrock streams, variations in rock erodibility can disrupt erosional steady state and impact the behavior of knickpoints. Rock contacts play a key role in influencing the vertical velocity and geometry of knickpoints, especially in regions with significant changes in rock strength. Interactions with transient perturbations and multiple contacts can lead to knickpoints colliding and even disappearing in certain conditions.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
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Geography, Physical
Virginia Marcon, Beth Hoagland, Xin Gu, Wenjing Liu, Jason Kaye, Roman A. DiBiase, Susan L. Brantley
Summary: In the northern Appalachian Mountains, more above-ground biomass grows on shale than on sandstone, potentially due to faster erosion and soil production in shale soils leading to higher phosphorus concentrations in soil and foliage. Sandstones act as 'collectors' trapping nutrients, while shales erode quickly and release phosphorus to ecosystems, resulting in similar biomass on ridgetops.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
J. Del Vecchio, R. A. DiBiase, L. B. Corbett, P. R. Bierman, M. W. Caffee, S. J. Ivory
Summary: This study shows that periglacial episodes during the Mid-Pleistocene Transition increased erosion rates in central Appalachia, highlighting the higher efficiency of periglacial erosion processes compared to temperate erosion processes.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Adam M. Forte, Joel S. Leonard, Matthew W. Rossi, Kelin X. Whipple, Arjun M. Heimsath, Lasha Sukhishvili, Tea Godoladze, Fakhraddin Kadirov
Summary: Hypothesized feedbacks between climate and tectonics are mediated by the relationship between topography and long-term erosion rates. The nonlinearity in the erosion rate - steepness relationship may be attributed to very low runoff variability, which is influenced by snowmelt. The decrease in runoff variability may inhibit the sensitivity of tectonics to climate.
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2022)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Adam M. Forte, Kate R. Gutterman, Matthijs C. van Soest, Kerry Gallagher
Summary: This study investigates the tectonic mechanisms of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and concludes that the topography of the range is mainly shaped by traditional models of accretion, thickening, and uplift, without the need for additional slab-related mechanisms.
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Geography, Physical
Nate Mitchell, Adam M. Forte
Summary: It is unclear whether horizontal tectonic displacements would enhance the effects of contrasts in bedrock erodibility, which have been shown to drive landscape transience. However, our simulations using landscape evolution models suggest that the horizontal movement of contacts can enhance drainage divide migration and increases in channel steepness. These effects are more pronounced when the contact migrates along rivers with low drainage areas.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2023)
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Jason Philip Kaye, Susan L. Brantley, Jennifer Zan Williams, David Eissenstat, Kenneth Davis, Li Li, Tess Russo, Roman DiBiase, Henry Lin, Margot Kaye, Yuning Shi, Li Guo, Elizabeth Hasenmueller, Kristen Brubaker, Thomas Adams, Chen Bao, Joanmarie Del Vecchio, Xin Gu, Yuting He, Elizabeth Hoagland, Warren Reed, Ismaiel Szink, Julie Weitzman, Dacheng Xiao, Brandon Forsythe, Benjamin Dillner, Caitlin Hodges, Virginia Marcon, Edward Primka, Perri Silverhart, Qicheng Tang
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Geography, Physical
Adam M. Fortes, Kelin X. Whipple
EARTH SURFACE DYNAMICS
(2019)
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Geography, Physical
Roman A. DiBiase
EARTH SURFACE DYNAMICS
(2018)