Heat shock proteins of the 70 kDa family (HSP70s) are essential molecular chaperones that preserve proteostasis by assisting protein folding, transport, and degradation. Although the core HSP70 architecture is deeply conserved, the degree and functio...
The proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed natural language processing (NLP) applications across diverse domains. This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of three state-of-the-art language models—GPT-4o,...
Aurora-A kinase plays a central role in mitosis, where aberrant activation contributes to cancer by promoting cell cycle progression, genomic instability, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and cancer stemness. Aurora-A kinase inhibitors have shown e...
Papaver rhoeas L. and P. orientale L., which belong to the family Papaveraceae, are used as ornamental and medicinal plants. The chloroplast genome has been used for molecular markers, evolutionary biology, and barcoding identification. In this study...
Kaempferia galanga and Kaempferia elegans, which belong to the genus Kaempferia family Zingiberaceae, are used as valuable herbal medicine and ornamental plants, respectively. The chloroplast genomes have been used for molecular markers, species iden...
A comparative analysis between Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO) and Smoothing-ESO (SESO), simultaneously considering Reliability-Based Topology Optimization (RBTO) and the structure’s self-weight in the case of three-di...
Fibre-reinforced polymer composites in general, and especially glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP), have increasingly been used in recent decades in construction. The advantages of GFRP as an alternative construction material are its high strength-...
Signal Processing is, arguably, the fundamental enabling technology for vibration-based Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), which includes damage detection and more advanced tasks. However, the investigation of real-life vibration measurements is qui...
Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (CYPs/P450s) are well known for their role in organisms’ primary and secondary metabolism. Among 20 P450s of the tuberculosis-causing Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv, CYP128A1 is particularly important owing to i...
Viburnum japonicum (Thunb.) Sprengel is an endangered species endemic to coastal regions of eastern Asia (China, Japan, and South Korea). However, its systematic position has been controversial. In this study, we present the complete chloroplast (cp)...
Cell membranes exhibit specific structural and chirality properties influencing their biological behavior and functionality. Artemia salina endothelial-like cell membranes, structurally simpler, provide insights into fundamental cellular structures,...
The effects of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) and of aggregation caused quenching (ACQ) were observed and discussed on two solid materials based on a phenylenevinylene (PV) and a dicyano-PV structure. The brightest emitter in solid films shows a...
Dimers of dipyridothiazines with an m-xylene moiety are presented in terms of a comparative analysis with anticancer active structural analogs containing a lutidine system. The synthesis of new isomeric dimers was described, the structure of which wa...
The conservation of the historical and artistic heritage is one of the main priorities of Italian and international policy. The great variety of masonry buildings that make up this heritage is characterized by different combinations of materials and...
The manufacturing and construction industries have always been large contributors to global CO2 emissions, largely as a consequence of material choices. Two of the most commonly used building materials are concrete and steel, but both of these indust...
In recent decades, the reliability and safety of large engineering structures have become a critical issue due to failures caused by undetected micro-level deformations. Fiber-optic strain sensors, especially Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) and interferome...
Several previous empirical research studies have defined and operationalized entrepreneurial resilience (ENTR-RISC) as either a construct with multiple dimensions or a construct with a single dimension. While only a few previous research studies have...
The construction sector, by direct or indirect actions, consumes more than 40% of the global energy produced and is responsible for 30% of CO2 emissions. It is a need of the construction industry to transform its practices and processes by proposing...
This study presents a comparative analysis of anodization and hydrothermal techniques for synthesizing TiO2 nanotubes directly on titanium foil. It emphasizes its advantages as a substrate due to its superior conductivity and efficient charge transfe...
Combing through Chinese energy-related policy texts and exploring the development path of energy restructuring are significant steps towards a better understanding of the history of energy restructuring in the process of building a moderately prosper...
Protein-protein interactions drive functions in eukaryotes that can be described by short linear motifs (SLiMs). Conservation of SLiMs help illuminate functional SLiMs in eukaryotic protein families. However, the simplicity of eukaryotic SLiMs makes...
Avastin® is a humanized recombinant monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer by targeting VEGF-A to inhibit angiogenesis. SIMAB054, an Avastin® biosimilar candidate developed in this study, showed a different charge variant profile than its i...
In response to the growing interest in sustainable and material-efficient architectural solutions, this study focuses on innovative applications of engineered timber in lightweight structural systems. It investigates the material optimization and str...
The 3D point clouds obtained from the low-cost, remote, and precise SfM (Structure from Motion) technique allow the extraction and acquisition of discontinuities and their characteristics both manually, with the compass and virtual ruler of the Cloud...
Beyond comparative genomics, we identified 85 sugar transporter genes in Cordyceps militaris, clustering into nine subfamilies as sequence- and phylogenetic-based functional classification, presuming the versatile capability of the fungal growths on...
As China’s capital and a global megacity, Beijing has experienced sustained and rigid growth in energy demand driven by rapid population and economic expansion, rendering the analysis of energy intensity critically imperative for optimizing its...
DEAD-box RNA helicases (RHs) constitute one of the largest and most conserved families of RNA metabolism factors in eukaryotes, yet the evolutionary relationships and functions of many plant members remain unresolved. We present an integrated compara...
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a category of inherited retinal dystrophies that is best prognosticated using electroretinography (ERG). In this retrospective cohort study of 25 patients with RP, we evaluated the correlation between 30 Hz flicker ERG an...
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By reviewing the related research on the distortion of labor, capital, and technical factors, combined with the development and the upgrading status of the marine fishery industry, we used the macro data of the industry to measure the degree of price...
Teachers’ digital competence is central to inclusive, high-quality education, yet little is known about how its dimensions relate to one another and to teachers’ perceived teaching effectiveness (PTE). Drawing on the European Framework fo...
As the utilization of DC systems increases worldwide, the importance of DC cutoff technology is increasing. We proposed a hybrid DC cutoff technology combining an SFCL (superconducting fault-current-limiter) and a mechanical DC circuit breaker. This...
China’s socioeconomic transformation and rapid urbanization since the end of the 20th Century have had an important impact on the social spatial structure of large cities. Social differentiation within cities is becoming increasingly prominent....
Accurate inspection of retaining walls is crucial for ensuring structural integrity and public safety. Current assessment methods rely predominantly on qualitative visual evaluations that inform numerical structural ratings. These ratings lack the co...
The development of the digital economy has alternative and complementary effects on employment in the agricultural labor force. While replacing a large part of the agricultural labor force, digital agricultural technology is also expected to create n...
As the popularity of K-pop grows, the industry is contributing to the positive perceptions of South Korea’s overall national brand value. This has led to it being considered a strategic industry worth cultivating. However, many people are unsure of i...
Improving carbon emission efficiency (CEE) is crucial for coordinating economic development and reducing carbon emissions. Drawing on panel data for 30 provinces in China from 2013 to 2022, this paper selects six key antecedent conditions guided by t...
Economic integration and globalization are expected to promote economic growth and convergence. This article offers a comparative analysis of the pace of development in terms of GDP per capita in 79 economies from 1970 to 2019. Usually, economic conv...
Enterprise Architecture (EA) allows firms to create value on the firm and operational levels. This paper argues that firms’ EA-driven dynamic capabilities lead to innovative value-creating actions and, ultimately, improve organizational benefits. Hen...
It is of great significance for enterprises’ development to effectively use mobile Internet to carry out information feed advertising. This paper aims to study the influence factors and effect of the users’ acceptance intention of informa...
Dracocephalum heterophyllum (Lamiaceae: tribe Mentheae) is an annual aromatic herb native to East Asia with a long record of human uses, including medicinal, alimentary, and ornamental values. However, no information is available about its molecular...
Background: Elaeagnus oxycarpa Schltdl. (Elaeagnaceae) is a vital sand-fixing tree species in the arid, semi-arid, and desert regions of China, holding significant ecological and economic value. However, its chloroplast (cp) genome has not been previ...
The 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes caused unprecedented structural damage across South-Eastern Türkiye, highlighting the critical need for rapid post-disaster assessment and understanding the root causes of failure in reinforced concrete (R...
Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), EHV-4, EHV-8, and EHV-9, are classified within the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae and are recognized as causative agents of respiratory, urogenital, and neurological disorders in horses. These viruses, collectively referre...
Background: This study aims to compare the logistical challenges of Home Health Care (HHC) services in Portugal and Brazil, highlighting the structural and operational differences between both systems. Methods: Guided by an abductive research approac...
Emerging viral variants can affect both commercial insect production and wild insect populations, highlighting the need to identify molecular features associated with viral host range. TdNV-Korea, isolated from the Korean rhinoceros beetle Allomyrina...
The arbitrary placement of sensors in concrete structures measures a considerable amount of unnecessary data. Optimal sensor placement methods are used to provide informative data with the least cost and maximum efficiency. In this study, a robust op...
The NAM, ATAF1/2, and CUC2 (NAC) transcription factors (TFs) constitute the largest plant-specific TF superfamily, and play important roles in various physiological processes, including stress responses. Stripe rust and powdery mildew are the most da...
This paper presents the results of wear tests of two types of commercial low-carbon, low-alloy martensitic abrasion-resistant steels, Hardox 450 and XAR 450, which belong to the hardness class 450 HBW. These steels, due to their increased resistance...
With the development of national strategies (such as Industrial 4.0 and Made in China 2025), how to build digital enterprises and cultivate innovation capabilities of enterprises has become a critical problem to Chinese manufacturing enterprises. How...
The mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) is recognized as an effective molecular marker for studying molecular evolution and phylogeny. The family Mysmenidae is a group of widely distributed and covert-living spiders, of which the mitogenomic informatio...
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