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We study photon scattering in a transparent dispersive medium around a spherical geometry whose lapse contains independent inverse-radius terms through the fifth order. Free millicharged particles and neutral dark atoms provide microscopic response m...

Social–emotional competence (SEC) is an important factor contributing to students’ academic success and psychological well-being. While research on SEC is widespread, studies within the unique demographic and ethnic context of the Arab mi...

Hydrogen blending in residential gas networks requires assessment of gas transport across connected rooms and of explosion consequences if a flammable cloud forms. This study used FLACS-CFD to compare hydrogen blending ratios (HBRs) of 0, 5, 10, 15,...

To address the inferior lubricity of synthetic cutting fluids compared with oil-based cutting fluids, a strategy is proposed to improve the cutting performance by exploiting the electroosmotic effect to enhance penetrability at the friction interface...

Deepwater sandstone reservoirs are commonly developed under high-intensity injection and production conditions because of a limited number of wells, large injector–producer spacing, and offshore processing constraints. Injection rate variations...

The accelerating digital transformation of finance is reshaping the institutional and analytical environment in which central banks address climate-related financial risks while maintaining price and financial stability. This paper examines the inter...

Although algorithm efficiency is central to computing practice, elementary learners rarely have opportunities to compare and improve alternative solution strategies using data. This study reports a preliminary quasi-experimental evaluation of data-dr...

Long-term evapotranspiration (ET) information is important for water-resource assessment in basins associated with large-scale water-transfer projects. This study characterized ET variability and ET–environment associations across grassland, cr...

Argentine tango integrates rhythmic auditory information, adaptive locomotion, improvisation, and continuous partnered interaction within a complex dance practice. This review examines its therapeutic relevance with primary emphasis on neurological r...

This study presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) of an ephemeral architectural installation developed for the Festival of Fruits and Flowers (FFF), a major cultural tourism event held in Ambato, Ecuador. Unlike previous LCA studies of temporary stru...

As a key biomarker for regulating stress levels, timely detection of cortisol can provide an immediate indication of a person’s current stress status and serve as a valuable reference for preventing related diseases. In this study, a laser-indu...

Foundational algorithm instruction at the elementary level has centered on understanding control structures and reproducing given procedures; opportunities for learners to generate strategies and judge efficiency under varying data conditions remain...

Given that fixed energy tariffs and demand-response compensation rates cannot adequately capture temporal variations in source-load conditions across multi-park integrated energy systems, this study develops a coordinated optimization approach driven...

The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems in distribution feeders creates voltage-control challenges because PV generation changes with irradiance, temperature, and wind speed. This paper presents the Feeder-Aware Coordinated Voltage Control (FACV...

In the pursuit of decarbonization and energy sustainability, hydrogen has emerged as an energy carrier with potential relevance to the energy transition. Its importance derives from advantages such as clean combustion, high energy density, and versat...

Material removal rate and material removal per unit energy are key indicators for evaluating EDM efficiency. By studying the relationship between these indicators and EDM discharge parameters, it is possible to improve machining efficiency and materi...

This study investigates the effect of the mass ratio of aluminum to aluminum oxide on the structure and properties of Al–Al₂O₃ composite coatings deposited by cold spray deposition onto AISI 316L stainless steel substrates. Powder mixtures cont...

Spondyloarthritis is a multi-faceted condition housing a group of inter-related chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, IBD-associated arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. While decades of...

Background/Objectives: Direct renal artery compromise after standard endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is rare and may result from mechanical ostial coverage or atheroembolism. We estimated its incidence and described mechanism-specific management...

Background: Apnea of prematurity (AOP) remains one of the most common complications of preterm birth, and despite the established role of caffeine as first-line therapy, a proportion of extremely preterm infants continue to experience clinically sign...

Background: Cancer-therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) remains an important complication of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted therapy in patients with breast cancer. Although conventional cardiovascular risk factors and...

Background and Objectives: Blood product transfusion is an important emergency intervention for patients with acute bleeding, severe symptomatic anemia, and selected hematological conditions. Patterns of ED transfusion may differ according to the loc...

Durable basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites are needed for marine and offshore structures, where seawater exposure and hydrodynamic shear progressively degrade the fiber–matrix interface. To address this challenge, a hierarchical...

Vibrio alginolyticus is a major aquaculture pathogen whose virulence is largely mediated by the type II secretion system (T2SS). However, the functions of key T2SS components, including gspJ, gspL, and gspM, remain unclear. Earlier research indicated...

Comparative research on the urban geography of ethnic groups in North America is hampered by the incompatibility of the United States and Canadian statistical systems: different concepts (race and detailed origin versus visible minority), different g...

Eutectic reactions between core materials strongly influence the progression of severe accidents in sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs). Contacting constituents, namely metallic fuel with steel cladding and boron carbide (B₄C) absorber with stainless...

This study presents the numerical design and optimization of a convergent–divergent nozzle integrated with a pulsed detonation combustor (PDC) operating under reduced outlet pressure conditions. The work builds upon an experimentally validated...

This study evaluated shoulder rotator muscle strength, conventional and functional external/internal rotation (ER/IR) strength ratios, and fatigue responses in competitive male artistic gymnasts, compared to a control group consisting of physical edu...

Quasi-bound states in the continuum (q-BICs) provide an effective approach for achieving strongly confined resonances in metasurfaces. However, the simultaneous realization of high-Q, polarization-multiplexed, and tunable resonances at a single frequ...

In a combined-cycle power plant, the inlet duct of a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) involves a transition from a circular inlet to a rectangular outlet with a sudden cross-sectional expansion, which causes a non-uniform velocity distribution up...

Background/Objectives: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have emerged as a promising therapeutic option for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Clinical trials and data demonstrate significant improvements in body weight,...

Digitalisation and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) will reshape sustainable materials engineering by enabling data-driven design and performance prediction for smart infrastructure. In this study, experimental durability assessment and mach...

Polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) undergo photoaging under environmental ultraviolet irradiation, which may alter their surface morphology, chemical properties, and biological toxicity. This study used adult zebrafish to compare cardiac injury indu...

Antibiotic use in marine ornamental fish farming has raised concerns about resistance and tissue damage, motivating the search for safe probiotic alternatives. In this study, three Bacillus strains—B. subtilis (BS), B. megaterium (BM), and B. v...

Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and cognitive aging are prevalent, interrelated conditions that share gut-derived pathomechanisms. The Planetary Health Diet (PHD), a sustainable plant-forward framework pro...

Background and Purpose: The cultural adaptation of physical therapy interventions has been widely recommended, yet the literature remains limited, heterogeneous, and unevenly reported. This scoping review maps the literature on culturally adapted phy...

Advanced coupled resonance sensors (ACRS), built by integrating micropillar arrays onto quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) substrates, have emerged as a powerful platform for high-sensitivity measurement of viscosity, water contamination, temperature,...

The Salem Black goat is an indigenous Indian breed valued for its premium Black leather and high twinning rate, yet its genomic diversity and adaptive potential remain unexplored. We characterised genomic diversity, population structure, demographic...

An evaluation of early answers must choose which questions to release and how to read their answers. Using one scoring convention for both choices can make two procedures look similar while concealing their sensitivity to either choice. We measured t...

Whether workforce expansion translates into output depends on an organization’s capacity to absorb new people. Drawing on Penrose’s theory of managerial capacity and on small-business HRM research, we ask whether the output response to he...

Al-Kharj City is emerging as a major industrial and agricultural center in Saudi Arabia, where improving the energy efficiency and energy savings of brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) desalination is an important long-term objective for sustainabl...

Carbon dots (CDs) are a heterogeneous family of fluorescent carbon nanomaterials that includes carbon quantum dots (CQDs) as a subclass. Owing to their favorable fluorescence, surface chemistry, and functionalization potential, CDs have been widely i...

The spatial association between rural cultural landscape quality (CLQ) and social-ecological system resilience (SESR) influences the pathways and effectiveness of integrating heritage conservation with rural revitalization. Drawing on a sample of 133...

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome is frequently associated with hyperandrogenemia-related hirsutism, which creates notable cosmetic concerns for many affected women. Although multiple antiandrogenic treatments exist, many patients remain dissatisf...

Lions (Panthera leo) are keystone predators and an iconic species for wildlife conservation. Understanding their behaviour is critical for effective conservation strategies and for ensuring animal welfare in human-managed environments. Ethograms&mdas...

Because so little is known about fungal microbiomes associated with aphids, the fungal mycobiota associated with feeding by biotypes E and K of greenbug aphid (Schizaphis graminum) was surveyed using ITS amplicon sequences with regard to host plant s...

Continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring in wearable biomedical devices requires processing architectures that balance computational simplicity with hardware efficiency. This paper presents a compact, silicon-proven System-on-Chip (SoC) integrat...

Salidroside, a phenylethanol glycoside and principal bioactive constituent of Rhodiola rosea, has emerged as a promising multi-target anti-tumor agent with significant effects on cancer energy metabolism. This review summarizes and analyzes the mecha...

In the absence of electronic reasons for distortion and with its ligands idealized as spherical, the hexaaquanickel(II) cation may be regarded as a simple example for octahedral metal coordination. In structurally characterized derivatives, the catio...

Walnut-shell biochar (BC) was investigated as a sustainable filler for natural rubber (NR), with particular emphasis on the effects of chemical purification and subsequent surface functionalization on the properties of the resulting vulcanizates. BC...