Postcranial heterochrony, modularity, integration and disparity in the prenatal ossification in bats (Chiroptera)

Abstract Background Self-powered flight is one of the most energy-intensive types of locomotion found in vertebrates.It is also associated with a range of extreme morpho-physiological adaptations that evolved independently in three different vertebrate groups.Considering that development acts as a bridge between the genotype and phenotype on which

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The Aesthetic Imagery of Traditional Garden Door and Window Forms: A Case Study of the Four Major Traditional Gardens of Lingnan

Traditional Lingnan gardens, one of the three major types of Chinese garden design, have evolved Serving Tray Liners/Mats over nearly a millennium, embodying the distinctive craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the Lingnan region.The architectural elements of doors and windows in these gardens serve as key expressions of regional cultural i

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Effectiveness of an app-based intervention to improve well-being through cultivating positive thinking and positive emotions in an adult sample: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

IntroductionInterventions to promote health and well-being based on the construction of psychological resources can positively impact the daily life of users and foster human flourishing.Nowadays, mobile health represents a safe way to support health research and implement evidence-based psychological interventions.The Watch Bands present study aim

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Enhancement in Rejected Heat from Heat Sinks Using High Flexible Winglets with Large Deformation and Low Blockage Effect

This paper presents an original concept of using high flexible flapping vortex generator in a heat sink for airside heat transfer augmentation.The proposed DONGS VIBRATING thin winglet, made with an elastic sheet, is responsible for increasing the cooling rate and mixing quality performance in laminar convection airflow.This study focuses on the ex

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