The correct detection of the Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless (BKT) transition in quasi-two-dimensional superconductors still remains a controversial issue. Its main signatures, indeed, are often at odds with the theoretical expectations. In a recent...
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a unicellular green alga that can grow heterotrophically by using acetate as a carbon source. Carotenoids are natural pigments with biological activity and color, which have functions such as antioxidant, anti-inflammator...
We report a comprehensive comparative study of ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of BNT-BKT-BT ceramics through the MPB (morphotropic phase boundary) zone, from the rhombohedral to the tetragonal phases in the system (97.5−x)(Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3...
Predefined educational content provides curricular control and consistent quality but remains non-personalized when all learners receive the same sequence and amount of practice. This study proposes Fuzzy Adaptive Revision with Bayesian Knowledge Tra...
We study a one-dimensional fractional
Superconducting nanofilms are tunable systems that can host a 3D–2D dimensional crossover leading to the Berezinskii–Kosterlitz–Thouless (BKT) superconducting transition approaching the 2D regime. Reducing the dimensionality further...
This study aims to introduce Bayesian Knowledge Tracing (BKT), a probabilistic model used in educational data mining to estimate learners’ knowledge states over time. It also provides a practical guide to estimating BKT models using the pyBKT l...
Astaxanthin is a high-value ketocarotenoid antioxidant, but its industrial production from Haematococcus pluvialis is constrained by multi-stage cultivation and a rigid cell wall that hinders downstream extraction. The marine diatom Phaeodactylum tri...
The Berezinskii–Kosterlitz–Thouless (BKT) transition is the prototype of a phase transition driven by the formation and interaction of topological defects in two-dimensional (2D) systems. In typical models, these are vortices: above a tra...
Microalgae have evolved a diverse carotenoid profile, enabling efficient light harvesting and photoprotection. Previous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of genome editing in the green algal model species Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, leading to...
Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have attracted extensive attention due to their high energy density and low cost. The separator is a key component of LSBs. An excellent LSBs separator requires not only good electrolyte wettability, but also high ther...
The effects of simulated waterlogging, drought stress and their combination were examined in a model experiment in Martonvásár, Hungary, in 2018. Four modern winter wheat varieties (‘Mv Toborzó’ (TOB), ‘Mv Mamb&...
In this paper, we revisit the q-state clock model for small systems. We present results for the thermodynamics of the q-state clock model for values from
We fabricated high-quality c-axis-oriented epitaxial YBa2Cu3O7−x films with 15% of the yttrium atoms replaced by terbium (YTBCO) and studied their electrical properties. The Tb substitution reduced the charge carrier density, resulting in incre...
The use of advanced adaptive algorithms in Augmented Reality (AR) systems works to advance spatial skills with valuable relevance in many professional spheres by providing personalized feedback in an immersive environment. This study combines Bayesia...
Digital tutoring systems require real-time modeling of learners’ hidden states. In this study, we develop a unified machine learning model that integrates Bayesian knowledge tracing (BKT) with ensemble-based off-task detection to address latent...
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid species with the highest antioxidant capability. Its natural resource is very rare. The biosynthesis of astaxanthin from β-carotene includes a hydroxylation step and a ketolation step, for which the corresponding enzy...
Beyond the usual ferromagnetic and paramagnetic phases present in spin systems, the usual q-state clock model presents an intermediate vortex state when the number of possible orientations q for the system is greater than or equal to 5. Such vortex s...
The in vitro biotransformation of phenol at 11 °C was studied using pre-spawn adult rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (RBT), brook (Salvelinus fontinalis) (BKT), and lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) (LKT) hepatic microsomal preparations. The incubat...
The isolation and characterization of the lycopene ε-cyclase gene from the green microalga Chlorella (Chromochloris) zofingiensis (Czlcy-e) was performed. This gene is involved in the formation of the carotenoids α-carotene and lutein. Czlcy-e gene e...
Understanding how the cognitive processes underlying second language (L2) reading comprehension change over time is crucial for characterizing reading development among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Guided by Kintsch’s Construct...
In this study, we measure the in-plane transport properties of high-quality Ba(Fe0.914Co0.086)2As2 single crystals. Signatures of vortex unbinding Berezinskii–Kosterlitz–Thouless (BKT) transition are shown from both the conventional approach and the...
Ralstonia eutropha strain H16 is a chemoautotrophic bacterium that oxidizes hydrogen and accumulates poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] [P(3HB)], a prominent polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), within its cell. R. eutropha utilizes fructose or CO2 as its sole carbo...
We review our theoretical results of the sound propagation in two-dimensional (2D) systems of ultracold fermionic and bosonic atoms. In the superfluid phase, characterized by the spontaneous symmetry breaking of the
We propose spin models that can display an arbitrary number of phase transitions. The models are based on the standard
The banking sector plays a key role in the economic, social, and political development of a country. The study of the financial performance of banks is essential for investors, creditors, and other interested parties. The aim of this research was to...
Activated carbon (AC) may improve methane production, but its performance can depend on substrate loading and incubation time. This study evaluated 60-day batch anaerobic digestion of food wastewater at 38 °C using substrate-to-inoculum (S/I) rat...
Artificial selection has played a critical role in animal breeding. Detection of artificial selection footprints in genomic regions can provide insights for understanding the function of specific phenotypic traits and better guide animal breeding. To...
One of the most important limiting factors of high-quality wheat production is Fusarium head blight infection. The various Fusarium species not only may cause severe yield loss but—due to toxin production—the grains also might become unsu...
Carotenoids play a central role in photosynthesis and cellular protection, and microalgae represent a sustainable platform for their commercial production. Here, we optimized the accumulation of the high-value carotenoids astaxanthin and lutein in co...
Carotenoids are valuable pigments naturally occurring in all photosynthetic plants and microalgae as well as in selected fungi, bacteria, and archaea. Green microalgae developed a complex carotenoid profile suitable for efficient light harvesting and...
In this work, we study the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) in a working substance corresponding to a square lattice of spins with Q possible orientations, known as the “Q-state clock model”. When the Q-state clock model has
Many literature sources state that radial ply tires achieve lower rolling resistance values than cross ply tires. From a certain point of view, radial ply tires are gentler on the ground than cross ply tires. The effort was therefore to experimentall...
The increasing use of nanostructured silver-containing inorganic materials raises concerns about their impact on aquatic organisms. This study assessed the toxicity of silver-modified bentonite composites on Chlamydomonas sp. Two materials were teste...
We formulate a gauge-invariant phenomenological theory for a charged three-component condensate in an anisotropic layered superconductor. The construction is conditional on a material-specific pairing calculation selecting an isolated, predominantly...
E-Learning is an emerging dominant phenomenon in education, making the development of robust models that can accurately represent the dynamic behavior of learners in MOOCs even more critical. In this article, we propose the Temporal Sparse Attention-...
The combination of a high-speed wireless network with passive optical network technologies has led to the evolution of a modern integrated fiber wireless (FiWi) access network. Compared to broadband wireless networks, the FiWi network offers higher b...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into educational systems has accelerated dramatically with the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs). However, two critical limitations constrain current AI-powered tutoring systems: LLMs hallucinate factua...
Despite widespread adoption of cybersecurity awareness training (CSAT), a persistent knowledge–behaviour gap continues to undermine organisational security posture, particularly in resource-constrained and developing-country contexts. This 12-w...
Red sandstone samples treated at high temperatures feature complex creep properties. Uniaxial compression tests and the incremental creep tests at different stress gradients were conducted on 10 red sandstone samples of the same specifications divide...