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Urban Water Systems (UWS) are complex infrastructures that interact with energy, food, ecosystems and socio-political systems, and are under growing pressure from climate change and resource depletion. Planning circular interventions in this context...

Time delays in the images of gravitationally lensed quasars play crucial role in understanding the geometry and physical context of the gravitational lens systems (GLS). In case of the short time delays on hourly/daily timescales, correlating the X-r...

Background/Objectives: Within the last decade, there has been a 19% increase in stroke-related mortality among individuals aged 45–64. Understanding stroke characteristics is crucial, particularly in the younger age groups. This study describes...

The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed them into primary repositories of sensitive data; however, traditional one-time authentication mechanisms create a critical trust gap by failing to verify identity post-unlock. Our aim is to mitigate these...

N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine (ManNAc) and N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) are important components of glycosylation, affecting numerous physiologic processes. The effects of age, body mass index (BMI), race, or sex on serum levels of ManNAc and Neu5Ac are...

The architecture of spas and recreational complexes is increasingly being analyzed not only through the prism of its formal diversity but also through its functional, technical, and esthetic responses to evolving societal expectations. This article d...

Chromosome dynamics, recombination, and nucleolar organization intersect during meiotic prophase I, yet how the recombination context influences nucleolar architecture remains unclear. We analyzed the nucleolar pool of Cdc14 in Saccharomyces cerevisi...

To address the critical demand for high-gain, low-sidelobe, and high-efficiency antennas in W-band arrays, this work presents a low-sidelobe all-metal array antenna based on ridge gap waveguide technology. The design employs a three-layer contactless...

This work presents the design, fabrication, and characterization of a three-dimensional FeCo-based flux-modulator microwinding intended for integration into high-torque axial-flux Vernier micromotors. The proposed micromotor architecture modulates th...

Sexual violence against women is a global issue with profound health consequences, including elevated HIV risk due to genital tract inflammation and injury. However, limited research has examined the influence of mental health on HIV-related immunity...

Landslide dams, typically composed of newly deposited, loose, and heterogeneous materials, are highly susceptible to failure induced by overtopping and seepage, particularly under extreme hydrological conditions. Accurate prediction of such breaching...

The Archaic period in the Maya lowlands of Mesoamerica emerged around 8000 BCE and likely lasted until about 1000 BCE; however, both the development and complex cultural adaptations representative of Archaic peoples present challenges for archaeologi...

Recognizing the evolution of landscape patterns in the Chishui River source region is essential for protecting ecosystems and sustainable growth in the Yangtze River Basin and other similar areas. However, knowledge of landscape pattern evolution wit...

Accurate wood identification is fundamental to any study, conservation, or restoration activity involving cusltural heritage objects, including musical instruments. Here, we apply WoodScope, a structured, multi-scale and minimally invasive workflow f...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most serious complications of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a systemic autoimmune disorder defined by thrombotic events and persistent antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLA). PE occurs in 11–20% of patients...

A significant body of research worldwide has examined how parents who set high expectations may increase adolescents’ risk of developing perfectionistic traits. However, studies exploring this relationship in the Global South are almost nonexis...

Background: Craniocervical pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are prevalent, interconnected conditions. While Movement Representation Techniques (MRTs) are cognitive interventions targeting central pain mechanisms, their specific efficacy he...

Recent studies on novel protein sources unveiled lupins as a promising substitute for meat consumption. However, lupin cultivation and processing include significant safety concerns, such as quinolizidine alkaloids (QAs) and the possible growth of to...

Rural transport remains a critical factor of social inclusion in South Africa, particularly for people with disabilities who rely on public transport. This study explores the experiences of minibus taxi drivers in transporting passengers with disabil...

Background/Objectives: Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative retinal disease and a major cause of inherited blindness globally. The pro-survival kinase AKT is downregulated in degenerating photoreceptors in retinitis pigmentosa, and its activation h...

This work presents a 6T-SRAM-based in-memory computing (IMC) system fabricated in a 180 nm CMOS technology. A total of 128 integrated polysilicon R2R-DACs for fully analog wordline control and performance analysis are integrated into the system. The...

In Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (PEMWE), the two-phase flow distribution in the anode field significantly affects overall electrolysis performance. Based on visualized experimental data, in this paper, the reaction kinetics equations w...

Existing office buildings in Australia contribute to 24% of the nation’s electricity consumption and 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, with energy use projected to rise by 84%. Meeting the 2050 sustainability target and United Nations (UN) 17 Su...

This article investigates fractional Hermite–Hadamard integral inequalities through the framework of Caputo fractional derivatives and MET-(p,s)-convex functions. In particular, we introduce new modifications to two classical fractional extensi...

To address the imbalance between the “ecological advantage” and “economic benefit” of wooden structure buildings, this study examines two structural construction methods utilizing inexpensive and readily available small-diamet...

Macrobrachium nipponense is an important commercial freshwater prawn species in China. Since larger individuals command higher market value, there is a pressing need to identify growth-related genes and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to facil...

Epigenetics involves heritable changes in gene expression—such as DNA methylation (5-methylcytosine; 5mC), histone modifications, and regulation by non-coding RNAs at the mRNA translation level—without altering the underlying DNA sequence...

The phenomenon of underachievement of working-class young people in the English education system reveals long-standing prejudices surrounding English language development. This article reports the findings of a small-scale, qualitative study explorin...

The Erasmus+ YOU4BLUE project represents an interdisciplinary educational initiative aimed at fostering a youth culture of sustainability through hands-on learning, scientific literacy, and critical thinking focused on the marine environment. The pro...

Machine learning (ML) is increasingly used to address the computational complexity and multiscale nature of mechanical analysis in nanomaterials and nanostructures. Traditional analytical, numerical, and atomistic approaches, such as continuum mechan...

The Indian monsoon is an important component of the tropical climate system. Studies suggest that both precipitation from the NNU-2K AF experiments and Little Ice Age (LIA) proxy data reveal a significant 56-year period in the Indian summer monsoon (...

The Repulsive Guidance Molecule a (RGMa) is a multifunctional GPI-anchored protein localized in the sarcolemma and sarcoplasm of the adult skeletal muscle cell. Our research group showed that RGMa overexpression can promote myoblast fusion and induce...

Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) remains a cornerstone method for analyzing gene expression due to its high sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility. However, for reliable results in relative quantification studies, the choice of an appropriate...

Climate change and land-use intensification are speeding up the loss of ecosystem services that support human health, food security, and environmental stability. Vegetative interventions—such as urban forests in cities and cover crops in farmin...

Through the mechanical analysis of AlCoCrFeNi thin-walled high-entropy alloy materials fabricated by plasma arc additive manufacturing, this study examines the practical application prospects of plasma arc manufacturing technology for thin-walled hig...

This paper introduces a novel fixed-time control framework for simultaneous target tracking and circumnavigation in a multi-UAV system, using only bearing measurements. The proposed approach enables the UAV swarm to rapidly form and maintain a rigid...

Tubular pump systems (TPSs) represent a critical class of large-scale turbomachinery for low-head water transport, where mechanical reliability is often challenged by complex internal flow dynamics. Pressure pulsations in pump systems induce vibratio...

The aim of this study was to accurately meet the demand of real-time detection of seedling shortage in large-scale seedling production and solve the problems of low precision of traditional models and insufficient adaptability of mainstream lightweig...

This study focuses on the mineralogy and mineral chemistry of the accessory minerals occurring in the Kastoria pluton situated in NW Greece, which intrudes the Pelagonian nappe having crystallized during the Late Paleozoic (~300 Ma). The pluton consi...

Using multifunctional dual-cure smart bioactive resin luting agents (DRLs) offers benefits in adhesive dentistry, but their optical stability remains a concern. Their pre-cured form is a shear-thinning structure with thixotropic gel-like behavior. Th...

Background: High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) has emerged as a valuable non-invasive imaging modality for the preoperative assessment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). However, its ability to reliably differentiate between histopathological subtypes base...

The increasing penetration of wind energy has led to reduced system inertia and heightened sensitivity to dynamic disturbances in modern power systems. This paper proposes a Newton–Raphson-Based Optimizer (NRBO) for tuning proportional, integra...

Hydrogen permeation parameters of PA12 were obtained through high-pressure hydrogen permeation experiments conducted under various temperature and pressure conditions. The temperature-dependent mechanism governing the hydrogen permeation behavior of...

Strengthening their supply chain resilience constitutes a strategic priority for Chinese enterprises to respond to evolving globalization patterns and sustain long-term competitiveness in an increasingly sustainability-oriented market. This research...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial processes is a promising method for enhancing operational efficiency and quality control. In particular, contact lens manufacturing requires specialized artificial intelligence technolog...

Few-shot object detection in remote sensing imagery faces significant challenges, including limited labeled samples, complex scene backgrounds, and subtle inter-class differences. To tackle these issues, we design a novel detection framework that eff...

Under the intensifying water shortages in the vegetation season, early identification of Ips typographus L. damage is crucial for preventing wide outbreaks, which undermine the economic potential of commercial stands of Norway spruce (Picea abies Kar...

This study investigates the magneto-optical imaging (MOI) characteristics of weld defects under alternating magnetic field excitation. A magneto-optical sensor is employed to detect different types of weld defects, and the correlation between MOI fea...

With the rapid development of unmanned agricultural machinery technology, the accuracy and stability of agricultural machinery path tracking have become key challenges in achieving precision agriculture. To address the issues of insufficient accuracy...

Medium-range temperature forecasts are of critical importance for a diverse range of economic activities, e.g., agricultural production, transportation, and industrial operations. The most significant challenge in accurately predicting temperature li...