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Air pollution is among the key topics in environmental policies and mitigation policies. Governments and institutions worldwide are working towards a better understanding of the phenomenon and means to reduce its impact on the environment and human h...

Tunnel construction disturbs groundwater systems, threatening water resource sustainability and ecological stability, while insufficient drainage can pose serious safety risks. Balancing safety with groundwater protection is therefore a critical chal...

Accurate leukocyte segmentation remains challenging in automated hematological analysis due to staining variability, heterogeneous imaging conditions, and morphological diversity across cytological datasets, severely limiting deep learning model gene...

Background: In this study, we aimed to compare metabolomic profiles, biodistribution, and detoxification patterns of the novel SN-38 derivative NMe with irinotecan (IR), and to identify NMe-specific metabolites to evaluate its preclinical pharmacokin...

NiO electrochromic films have significant potential for applications in smart windows, displays, energy-efficient buildings, and portable electronics, owing to their excellent electrochemical stability, favorable optical modulation performance, and e...

Background: Perineural invasion (PNI) is associated with aggressive tumor behavior in several malignancies, but its independent prognostic value in early-stage cervical cancer remains uncertain. We evaluated the clinical significance of PNI and explo...

High-fidelity 4D reconstruction of dynamic scenes is pivotal for immersive simulation yet remains challenging due to the photometric inconsistencies inherent in multi-view sensor arrays. Standard 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) strictly adheres to the b...

Organizations usually rely on stringent access control mechanisms where access policies are an important asset. Their storage or transmission in plaintext can compromise sensitive access rules. It is important in dynamic environments where access dec...

Background: Early detection of modifiable risk factors for long-term care certification with dementia is essential. This study aimed to develop a risk-scoring tool using data from the Kihon Checklist and Questionnaire for the Late-Stage Elderly over...

To meet consumer demand for high-quality fruit and replace traditional subjective assessment methods, there is a growing interest in objective, quantitative, and non-destructive testing techniques within the agricultural and food industries. This stu...

Background/Objectives: The neuromorphological effects of prenatal administration of valproic acid (VPA) on the dopaminergic system has been studied by our groups for some time. Previously, we found a marked defasciculation of the mesotelencephalic pa...

B cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy has transformed the treatment landscape for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM), with products such as idecabtagene vicleucel and ciltacabtagene autol...

Fish consumption provides nutritional benefits but can also contribute to exposures to bioaccumulative contaminants, requiring guidance that integrates both dimensions. We conducted a deterministic pilot risk–benefit assessment of Latvian inlan...

Exploring the spatial patterns and associated mechanisms of Rural Tourism Demonstration Villages (RTDVs) and Potential Rural Tourism Villages (PRTVs) is crucial for rural tourism planning and regional coordination. This study focuses on the arid regi...

Vaccinium myrtillus L. (bilberry) leaves have traditionally been used to manage hyperglycaemia in folk medicine. The combination of plant polyphenols with dietary fibres such as inulin may offer enhanced metabolic benefits; however, their combined ef...

Heat stress-induced systemic metabolic disorder serves as the core pathological basis of organismal damage. Although mung bean polyphenols (MBPs) had been preliminarily validated in cellular heat-stress models for their intestinal tissue-protective p...

Industrial robots are widely used in critical tasks such as assembly, welding, and material handling as core components of modern manufacturing systems. For the reliable operation of these systems, early and accurate detection of execution failures i...

Long-read sequencing (LRS) has transformed life science research by introducing third-generation sequencing (TGS) platforms applicable across various research fields, including environmental sciences. In the past decade, LRS platforms have been utili...

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Short-term forecasting of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions supports near-term mitigation planning, but real-world emission series are nonlinear, non-stationary, and contaminated by multi-scale fluctuations. This paper proposes RVWF-iTransformer, which...

Sea surface salinity (SSS) is a critical climate variable influencing ocean circulation, deep water formation, and the global hydrological cycle. This study evaluates a broad suite of satellite-derived SSS products against in situ measurements collec...

Background/Objectives: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition characterized by acute neurological symptoms and vasogenic edema, usually affecting the posterior circulation. It is described in end-stage renal d...

Off-policy reinforcement learning is usually used to train the grasping task model of the manipulator. However, in the training process, it is difficult to collect enough successful experience data and rewards for learning and training; that is, ther...

Hyperspectral (HSI) remote sensing has emerged as a transformative technology for Earth Observation, enabling detailed assessments across different domains. The current PRISMA-aligned systematic review aims to compare classical physics-based algorith...

To quantitatively elucidate the effects of overload current on the ignition and burning hazards of polyethylene-insulated wires, 2.5 mm² polyethylene-insulated copper wires used commercially were tested in an electrical fire fault simulation system....

Background/Objectives: Collagen hydrolysates are widely used as nutritional ingredients for skin and joint health; however, growing evidence indicates that collagen may also exert beneficial effects on cardiometabolic pathways. Short peptides have be...

This study aims to evaluate the impact of agricultural land property rights system reform on Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity (AGTFP) and to uncover its underlying mechanisms. Treating the nationwide rollout of the Three Rights Separation...

Peer relationships are closely associated with the academic performance of adolescent students. This paper develops an integrated framework taking the peer main effect as the starting point to systematically incorporate the demonstration effect, the...

Phosphorus deficiency is a key factor limiting plant growth in desertified grasslands. Elucidating the adaptive strategies of pioneer plants that integrate root morphology and microbial interactions is crucial for understanding the natural restoratio...

Background. Chondrosarcomas of the manubrium are exceedingly rare, accounting for approximately 20% of all primary bone malignancies, and present unique challenges in surgical management and reconstruction. Reliable reconstructive strategies for medi...

Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) can regulate soil physicochemical properties and enhance crop yield. However, the effect of γ-PGA molecular weight (Mw) on plant growth remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of &gam...

Eating disorders (EDs) are complex conditions that can significantly affect health and productivity, yet their assessment in occupational settings remains underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version...

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus that contributes substantially to chronic kidney failure and increased cardiovascular risk. Beyond progressive deterioration of renal function, DKD is associated with disturba...

Under aqueous conditions, transition-metal catalysis offers an attractive platform for greener C–N bond formation by reducing reliance on hazardous organic solvents. Herein, we report a microwave-assisted palladium-catalyzed selective N-arylati...

For nearly a century, screened Coulomb potentials have been of recognized importance in diverse areas of physics and chemistry. A key feature of interest in these potentials is the phenomenon of critical screening. This paper has three main purposes:...

This study examines whether inward foreign direct investment (FDI) has ultimately supported or hindered sustainable economic growth in Türkiye by analyzing the impact of FDI stocks on output per worker within an endogenous-growth framework. Usin...

Reliable vision-based sensing of protective equipment wearing compliance is essential for safety monitoring in underground mining environments, where complex lighting conditions, similar background textures, and large variations in the scale of weara...

The construction of high-speed railways (HSRs) is the core engine for promoting the economic integration and spatial structure optimization of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Changes in land use along HSR corridors a...

Due to their advantages of being low-cost, lightweight and flexible, and having wide shooting coverage, UAVs have played an important role in situational awareness in the fields of disaster prevention and mitigation, urban planning and management, et...

Background: Perianal Crohn’s disease (PD) remains a major therapeutic challenge, with heterogeneous responses to anti-TNF therapy and limited real-world data on predictors of long-term outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate clinical and radiolo...

This paper proposes a real-time active control strategy for a static volt–ampere reactive compensator (SVC) that can simultaneously respond to source phase variations and load fluctuations. Conventional SVC control schemes based on the total re...

Surrealism persistently resisted its own historicization, defining itself not as a literary or artistic movement but as an activity of the mind aimed at total liberation. This essay re-examines surrealism’s internal contradictions: its rejectio...

Background/Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), mainly encompassing Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is strongly linked to psychological comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and stress. These mental health factor...

The sacredness of religious architecture stems from embodied spatial perception and interactive effects. This study examines the Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple in Shanxi Province and explores the generative mechanism of its sacred space through fi...

Health research often requires human participants to complete one or more study-related tasks (fill out questionnaires, attend an interview, undergo an experimental treatment, etc [...]

With the increasing complexity of optimization problems, existing methods are often inadequate for addressing these challenges, creating a pressing need for more versatile and robust approaches capable of solving a wide range of optimization problems...

Hybrid energy storage system (HESS) is the preferred energy source for hybrid electric vehicles (EVs). Extending system lifespan and improving energy management efficiency are critical factors in enhancing the availability and sustainability of EVs....

In grid-connected inverter systems, the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) is fundamental for achieving and maintaining precise synchronization between the inverter and the electrical grid. Developing an efficient and robust PLL is essential to ensure reliable...

The peri-implantation window is a tightly regulated temporal phase during which the human endometrium undergoes coordinated molecular remodeling to establish receptivity. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to implantation-related processes; however, wheth...

Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. (Fabaceae), commonly known as velvet bean, is an annual tropical legume widely distributed in India, Africa, and the Americas. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for managing various health conditions. It is...