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Supply chains play a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the improvement of ESG performance. From the perspective of synergy between national auditing and corporate governance, this study integrates the SDGs int...

Background: miRNA is linked to a variety of human diseases, including cancer. The expression levels and profiles can be related to disease prevention and the promotion of good health. Understanding the beneficial changes in miRNA expression mediated...

With the rapid increase in photovoltaic (PV) micro-installations in Europe, ensuring the stability and safety of the power grid has become a critical challenge. A key aspect in this context is the reliable detection of unintentional islanding by dist...

To address the challenges of limited multi-scale feature alignment, excessive feature redundancy, and blurred change boundaries in arable land change detection, this paper proposes an improved model based on the Feature Pyramid Network (FPN). Buildin...

Background/Objectives: Optimal selection for perioperative therapy in urothelial carcinoma (UC) remains uncertain. We evaluated the efficacy of neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant chemotherapy (NAC/AC) for patients with bladder cancer (BC) and upper tract UC...

Tube hydroforming is a versatile forming process widely used in lightweight structural applications, where accurate characterization of the hoop mechanical behavior is crucial for reliable design and simulation. The ring hoop tensile test (RHTT) prov...

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels et Gilg (T. hemsleyanum) is a prized Chinese medicinal plant renowned for its medicinal and economic importance. In our previous study, a key auxin-related gene ThGH3.1 (encoding amide synthetase) was identified by quant...

Amidst rapid urbanization, balancing ecological protection with development demands has become a critical challenge for sustainable planning. This article collected data on the natural geography and socio-economic aspects of Fuzhou City and quantifie...

This paper aims to investigate whether embedding mathematical problems in cultural tours around cities can effectively increase student engagement, enhance knowledge retention, and promote inclusivity among students with varying abilities. First, we...

Titanium dioxide (TiO2), widely recognized as a whitening food additive, has been extensively employed in food products such as confectionery, sauces, and coffee creamers. The potential genotoxicity of TiO2 has recently raised increasing concern, esp...

The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing is transforming healthcare by enabling real-time acquisition, processing, and exchange of sensitive patient data close to the data source. However, the distributed nature of IoT-enabl...

The exopolysaccharides (EPS) from the mycelial fermentation of Cordyceps sinensis Cs-HK1, especially the low-molecular weight, protein-rich exopolysaccharide fractions (EPS-LM), have previously exhibited significant antioxidant activity. This study f...

In power systems with a high penetration of renewable energy, integrating battery energy storage systems can enhance frequency regulation capabilities. However, in “islanded” operation mode, the lack of large grid interconnection support...

Salt stress significantly reduces plant growth and yield, which has led to extensive research on the mechanisms underlying plant salinity tolerance. Carrot (Daucus carota ssp. sativus) is a glycophyte highly sensitive to soil salinity. We investigate...

This study presents a multi-factor coupled assessment of seismic disaster risk for approximately 635,000 individual building units in Ankang City, Shaanxi Province, China, utilizing a high-resolution dataset. The assessment methodology innovatively i...

Objective: This study aims to analyze relationships between body composition, biochemical parameters, and cardiac function in young adults to identify mechanisms of cardiac dysfunction in obesity. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 60 young...

Dark fermentative hydrogen production is constrained by challenges including low hydrogen yield and operational instability. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have emerged as promising additives for enhancing biohydrogen production due to their unique ph...

Stock return prediction in emerging markets remains difficult due to the gap between theoretical efficiency and empirical irregularities. This study assesses the statistical and economic performance of Linear Regression, Ridge Regression, Random Fore...

Expanding the receptive field while maintaining efficiency is a key challenge in lightweight remote sensing super-resolution. Existing methods often suffer from parameter redundancy or insufficient channel utilization. To address these issues, we pro...

Background/Objectives: Cochlear implants (CIs) and other implantable hearing devices are crucial to treat hearing loss. The aim of this study was to analyze the temporal trends of implantation for hearing devices in Italy between 2001 and 2023, with...

China’s urban development model has shifted from incremental expansion to inventory quality improvement. The demand for planning and allocation of spatial resources has moved from “having or not having” to “being good or not&r...

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) pose a significant threat to public health and effective methods of detection are needed. The use of naturally occurring bacteriophages (phages) to detect E. coli has been well documented. However, detect...

A 3.0 V bandgap reference (BGR) for battery management integrated circuit (BMIC) is presented, achieving a low temperature coefficient (TC) and a high power supply rejection ratio (PSRR). Precision is enhanced through two techniques: (1) a base curre...

Background/Objectives: In previous studies, we demonstrated that the HIV-1 Env-Gag VLP mRNA vaccine elicited superior cellular immune responses. In this study, we further evaluated the immunogenicity of the Env-Gag VLP mRNA and adenovirus vector vacc...

Building energy consumption is a major source of carbon emissions, with the heating energy demand of rural buildings in the hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) zone having increased 575-fold over the past 15 years. This research investigated an optimiz...

Power semiconductor devices are fundamental components in modern electronic power conversion. In applications demanding high power density and efficiency, the choice between silicon (Si) IGBTs and Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs is critical. SiC MOSFET...

This paper reviews the role of high-speed rail (HSR) and other fast rail technologies in decarbonising inter-urban transport. It first outlines the global deployment of HSR, with particular emphasis on Europe and China, and situates these networks wi...

Decarbonization is one of the most relevant topics within the construction sector and urban planning policies, and is a major part of the environmental strategies of many European Union countries and the Sustainable Development Goals [...]

Objective: This study compared magnetodynamic surgery, traditional drill-based surgery, and piezoelectric surgery for the preparation of the implant site, focusing on operative time and intra/postoperative discomfort. Methods: A total of 86 patients...

The selective derivatization of the hydroxyl group in phenols is of paramount importance in synthetic chemistry. Alcohol was employed as the alkylating agent for converting phenol to alkyl aromatic ethers mediated by sulfonyl chloride-potassium carbo...

Background: Maternal obesity may influence the efficacy and course of induction of labor (IoL). Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analogue, is widely used for cervical ripening, but evidence regarding its effectiveness in obese women remains limited. T...

To overcome the limitations of existing automatic modulation classification (AMC) methods that mainly target single-signal scenarios in radio-over-fiber (RoF) system, a mixed-signal AMC scheme based on phase noise-insensitive high-order cumulants (PN...

TC4 alloy coatings were fabricated on a titanium alloy substrate using laser cladding. The influence of laser power ranging from 1000 W to 2200 W on the microhardness, wear resistance, and electrochemical corrosion behavior in 3.5% NaCl solution was...

Extreme heat disrupts labour, infrastructure, and health systems, yet most response frameworks intervene after clinical impact is confirmed. This review analyzes documented cases across sectors and regions to determine where heat effects are first de...

Background/Objectives: As the primary cause of cancer-related death globally, lung cancer highlights the critical need for early identification, precise staging, and individualized treatment planning. By enabling automated diagnosis, staging, and pro...

Efficient and accurate identification of spectra from large databases remains a critical challenge in spectroscopic analysis. Previous coarse-to-fine frameworks, typically combining Principal Component Analysis (PCA)-based preprocessing and k-d tree...

This study examines the organization of offshore bunkering operations with the aim of improving their economic and logistical efficiency. A mathematical model is proposed that minimizes the total cost of fleet refueling while accounting for technical...

Ferrocenium catalysis is a growing field of research. This study investigates the catalytic activity of different ferrocenium salts in propargylic substitution reactions to afford propargylic ethers. Four different ferrocenium catalysts were employed...

The global demand for cement-based materials continues to rise, particularly in emerging economies where infrastructure and housing development are accelerating [...]

Chronic pain management increasingly seeks objective biomarkers to complement subjective assessments. Ultra-weak photon emission (UPE), measurable via gas discharge visualization (GDV), has been proposed as a potential biomarker for various health co...

Rumex crispus L. is a globally distributed invasive species that has naturalized in South Korea, where its use as a medicinal, edible, and ecological restoration resource continues to expand. However, its genetic background remains insufficiently und...

Background/Objectives: Chlorella pyrenoidosa polysaccharides (CPPs) exhibit digestion-resistant properties, with their bioactivity largely driven by gut microbiota metabolism. However, the fermentation characteristics of CPPs within the intestinal tr...

The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål, 1855) is a globally invasive polyphagous pest that challenges conventional chemical control. We evaluated caffeine-based preparations—alone and combined with chitosan, acetic acid, a...

A biofilm is a self-protective material formed by microorganisms to resist adverse environments. As an important group of microorganisms in the food industry and the human intestine, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) demonstrate enhanced probiotic activity...

Inferior vena cava (IVC) disruption with continuation of the azygos is a rare congenital vascular abnormality that can be detected prenatally via high-resolution ultrasound. We present a case of isolated discontinuation of IVC, diagnosed during a rou...

Royal jelly, a high-value natural product rich in bioactive compounds, is highly susceptible to quality deterioration during storage and processing. However, current quality standards rely predominantly on basic physicochemical parameters and measuri...

The exacerbation of Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a leading cause of forest degradation. However, the effects of Al on clone bamboo are not well-characterized. This study examined the influence of Al on bamboo growth using one-year-old Phyllostachys edul...

Dog bite incidents represent a significant public health concern, and DNA analysis, in addition to morphological comparison, has been recognized as a useful tool for identifying the offending dog. STR typing has been established as a reliable method...

3-Methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency (3-MCCD) is a metabolic disorder with a wide clinical spectrum ranging from asymptomatic individuals to severe metabolic decompensation. Following the introduction of expanded newborn screening, a high numb...

The prevalence of chronic diseases, including obesity and related endocrine disorders, has risen significantly in recent decades. As a result, there has been growing interest in fermented foods with probiotic properties, such as kefir, which have pot...