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To reveal the cumulative damage mechanism of surrounding rock with initial damage under cyclic blasting loads during tunnel reconstruction and expansion, this study combines theoretical modeling, split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) tests, and three-d...

This study assessed the conservation priorities for Cycas panzhihuaensis, a relict plant endemic to the dry-hot valleys of the Jinsha River, by integrating habitat suitability prediction with habitat quality evaluation. We used the MaxEnt model to id...

A DABCO-catalyzed one-pot synthesis of a novel pentacyclic heterocycle featuring an unprecedented benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]chromeno[3,2-e]pyridine scaffold from 2-(cyanomethyl)benzimidazole and 3-trifluoroacetyl-4-phenyl-4H-chromene has been developed...

Abrasive air jet (AAJ) machining is a non-traditional technology used to pattern microstructures on a wide variety of engineering materials. Understanding the material removal mechanisms and the formation of micro-channels produced by AAJ is essentia...

We address the inverse extremal eigenvalue problem (IEEP) for multi-arrowhead pentadiagonal matrices, a structured class that combines pentadiagonal bandwidth with an alternating arrowhead structure. We identify four distinct structural classes based...

Political theorists have suggested that democracy is at odds with liberalism. Moreover, with fears about the recent rise in populism, there is growing skepticism about whether liberalism and democracy can continue to survive. In her recent work, Demo...

Paired box (PAX) genes encode a family of nine transcription factors that function as master regulators of embryogenesis, organogenesis, and lineage specification. Their tightly regulated spatial and temporal expression is essential for the developme...

Metabolic reprogramming constitutes a fundamental hallmark of malignancy, enabling cancer cells to sustain proliferation and survival under physiological stress. While aerobic glycolysis is well characterized, fatty acid oxidation (FAO) has emerged a...

Objectives: Physician-modified endografts (PMEGs) expand endovascular treatment options in urgent or cost-sensitive settings where industry-provided custom-made devices (CMDs) are not available. Current PMEG manufacturing techniques are time-consumin...

Waterlogged archaeological wood is highly vulnerable to degradation by wood-degrading microorganisms. Oregano essential oil (OEO) shows excellent antimicrobial activity against such microbes, but its high volatility and poor stability restrict direct...

Background: Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) adolescents in mainstream schools may face communication barriers and social challenges that can affect their well-being and health. However, population-based knowledge based on adolescents’ own report...

The Acronicta major larva is a toxic agricultural pest that poses severe ecological management challenges. This study presents a sustainable strategy to valorize this hazardous biological waste into functional nanotherapeutics for insomnia by leverag...

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability, and aphasia is among its most common and debilitating sequelae. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and advanced diffusion imaging techniques enable the assessment of white matte...

This quasi-experimental study employed Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) to examine the longitudinal changes in intergroup perceptions following a targeted Hebrew language intervention on intergroup perceptions among 119 Arab citizens of Israel,...

The Ecological Conservation Redline (ECR) is a key spatial policy tool in China’s efforts to protect the Ecosystem Services (ES) of Hainan Island. However, its effectiveness in promoting the coordinated restoration of Hainan Island’s ES r...

Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) and avian reovirus (ARV) are major immunosuppressive pathogens controlled through the widespread use of live attenuated vaccines. Concerns persist regarding potential immune interference when these vaccines are...

Surface quality remains a critical factor limiting the widespread adoption of incremental sheet forming (ISF). This study proposes a novel acetal wheel-type rotating tool and systematically investigates the influence of tool structure and material on...

In human–robot collaboration (HRC) scenarios with direct physical contact, accurately estimating human intentions and adjusting robot behaviors based on multimodal information is the core factors that restrict the efficiency and precision of cu...

This study examined the influence of Shariah-oriented attributes on Indonesian Muslims’ intention to visit Thailand, which is a non-Muslim country. This stimulus–organism–response (SOR) model was used to examine the relationships be...

Freeze-drying, also known as lyophilization, is a state-of-the-art method for preserving food, offering excellent retention properties for nutrients, structure, and taste compared to other drying processes. Freeze-drying yields a product visually sim...

Introduction. The etiology of cardiac amyloidosis (CA) involves the systemic or localized deposition of misfolded amyloid proteins within the myocardial interstitium and valvular structures. The primary objective of this study was to employ three-dim...

To meet the high-sensitivity requirement of ultra-high-frequency (UHF) sensors for electromagnetic waves radiated by partial discharge (PD) in power equipment of substations, this paper proposes a Koch complementary fractal UHF antenna based on the a...

Background: Bilateral optic neuritis is a rare condition generally associated with inflammatory, demyelinating, or toxic causes. Its association with glyphosate exposure has rarely been documented. Case Presentation: A 66-year-old man with hypertensi...

Background: High-quality anthropometric data are critical for accurately monitoring child nutritional outcomes and informing policy decisions, yet inconsistencies in measurement and reporting across large-scale surveys continue to challenge data reli...

Parkia speciosa (P. speciosa), a plant utilized in traditional medicine, has shown promise in various therapeutic applications and contains multiple bioactive components (saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and terpenoids). These bioac...

Metformin is an antidiabetic drug that has been tested widely as an anti-cancer agent. However, data from clinical trials have been mixed. Evidence for metformin’s efficacy in HER2+ breast cancer exists. Hence, we evaluated whether WBP2, a HER2...

In vertical mine hoisting systems, the rigid guide serves as a critical safety component whose failure may induce severe dynamic disturbances and potentially trigger cascading safety incidents. Existing data-driven diagnosis methods for rigid guides...

Microchannel liquid cooling technology, characterized by high heat-transfer efficiency, represents an effective solution for thermal management in high heat-flux density electronic devices. Existing research has mainly focused on optimizing the struc...

This study employs a mono-caprylate waterborne polyurethane microencapsulation technique to construct a core–shell phase-change microcapsule system with a structured composite core material. By integrating a silica network with phase change mat...

Background/Objectives: Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) facilitates noninvasive assessment of tissue perfusion in patients with peripheral arterial disease. However, available studies are either based on small cohorts and provide no comparison to standard...

The circadian clock enables organisms to anticipate daily recurring events and synchronize their internal rhythms with environmental cues, such as light, aligning with the day/night cycle. Central to the molecular mechanisms of the circadian clock an...

The Xiamen Bay area is frequently impacted by typhoons and is characterized by a complex hydrodynamic environment. The combined action of waves, currents, and storm surges threatens the construction of the Third Eastern Link. Traditional design metho...

To investigate the dynamic changes in driver attention in complex road traffic scenarios, this paper proposes a driver attention prediction method based on cross-modal adaptive feature fusion (DAFNet). First, semantic segmentation is applied to the i...

Although faculty service is fundamental to higher education, particular forms of service, described as hidden service, are not formally recognized in faculty evaluation and reward processes. Studies show that hidden service is disproportionately perf...

Magnesium-sulfur (Mg-S) batteries present a compelling energy storage solution, characterised by their remarkable theoretical energy density and economic viability. Nonetheless, challenges arise, including swift capacity degradation and suboptimal po...

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) can extend the shelf life and ensure safety of meat products such as lamb burgers. Lupinus albus variety Orden Dorado (a low alkaloid content variety) flour, rich in protein and phenolic compounds, offers the potential...

This study focused on investigating the influence of zinc on tin pest, both alone and in combination with lead and copper. Based on the known composition of the organ pipe from Trpín, five model alloys were prepared, from which model samples w...

Volatile phytochemicals such as perillaldehyde (PAH) exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities relevant to wound repair; however, topical use is limited by volatility, chemical instability, and potential irritation associated with burst...

Financial hardship affects 30–70% of cancer patients and is associated with worse quality-of-life outcomes and higher mortality. In response, many health systems have implemented financial navigation teams to mitigate financial hardship and pro...

Background/Objectives: Cochlear implant (CI) electrode array design plays a critical role in determining intracochlear position, hearing outcomes, and insertion-related risks. Straight (lateral wall) and perimodiolar electrode arrays are the two prin...

Accurate prediction of spring phenology is critical for understanding ecosystem carbon and water dynamics under changing climates. In this study, we applied a revised optimality-based model (R-OPT) that integrates a mechanistic photosynthesis framewo...

This study investigates the effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of atrazine and fluoxetine, both individually and in combination, on aggressive behavior in male Betta splendens (B. splendens). Controlled behavioral assays were used to...

This paper introduces VERA (Vision Expert Real Analysis), a privacy-supporting cyber-physical framework designed for real-time data collection and visual analysis in healthcare environments. VERA limits exposure to identifiable RGB content by ensurin...

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has traditionally followed diagnosis-driven, nucleus-centered targeting paradigms. Increasing evidence supports a circuit-based framework in which clinical outcomes depend on modulation of symptom-relevant net...

Median crossover crashes are among the most severe roadway safety events due to their high-energy nature and strong association with fatal and incapacitating injuries, posing a substantial public health burden. This study develops a multimodal intell...

This work investigates how effective fractional dimensionality and substitutional doping jointly affect particle-density symmetry in AA-stacked bilayer graphene (BLG). The system consists of one pristine graphene layer and one doped layer, where 50%...

Dry eye disease (DED) has increasingly been linked to oxidative stress; however, the specific redox mechanisms underlying different clinical phenotypes remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to evaluate tear film oxidative stress profiles i...

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has transformed the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM), with BCMA-directed products demonstrating unprecedented response rates in heavily pretreated patients. Despite these advanc...

Quantum dots combine advantages such as strong processability via solution methods, wide color gamut coverage, and precise emission color coordinates, making them highly promising for applications in optoelectronic devices. However, they face limitat...

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a mosquito-borne neglected tropical disease that causes substantial morbidity and social exclusion. Global efforts under the World Health Organization’s Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis have marked...