To address the challenges of insufficient robustness and limited feature extraction in photovoltaic module image segmentation under complex scenarios, we propose a high-precision PV module segmentation model (Pv-UNet) that integrates Transformer and...
Quantitative analyses in drug-delivery research are frequently distributed across multiple tools, which increases manual handling and the risk of transcription errors. NanoEDW 1.0 is an open source Python application that integrates calibration-curve...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought unprecedented impact and opportunities for the sustainable development of family firms. This paper examines the impact of AI on innovation investment in family firms using a sample of Chinese A-shar...
Background/Objectives: Frailty represents a critical aging-related condition, but evidence on how different sources of vitamin C relate to frailty risk remains limited. Thus, this study aimed to examine the relationship between frailty risk and sourc...
The pervasive presence of nanoplastics (NPs) in the soil environment has been widely documented. However, the mechanisms governing their transport through soil remain poorly understood. This study investigated the migration and vertical distribution...
Background/Objectives: Climate change is a major global issue affecting all facets of society, including dentistry. In response, the idea of green dentistry has developed, prioritising the reduction in environmental damage and the protection of patie...
This study reports the green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) using Oxystelma esculentum extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The state-of-the-art analysis confirmed their spherical morphology, with an average particle size r...
Background/Objectives: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biliary stent placement is a mainstay of current management for biliary obstruction, with stent occlusion being the most common and severe complication. The mechanism o...
LACMA’s 19th-century Tibetan Altar Table with Auspicious Symbols is characterized by a complex stratigraphy comprising animal glue-based ground and paint layers, a presumably original tung oil-based varnish, and a dark surface layer composed of...
Climate change, a natural phenomenon driven by anthropogenic interventions, represents a global challenge that requires immediate and effective action. Significant alterations in atmospheric parameters and the occurrence of extreme climatic events ha...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer death, with the tumor microenvironment and gene expression influencing outcomes. Identifying survival-associated epithelial marker genes (EMGs) may improve prognosis and guide therapy. We obtained si...
In this paper, the moving heat transfer boundary method is adopted to establish a three-dimensional solidification microstructure model based on the coupling technology of the cellular automata method (CA) and finite element method (FE), simulate the...
The accurate and rapid determination of olefin content in gasoline is crucial for fuel quality control. While near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) offers a rapid analytical solution, multiple parameters in the conventional partial least squares regressio...
Two types of devices capable of switchable infrared spectral control are demonstrated by utilizing the phase-change characteristics of In3SbTe2 (Indium–Antimony–Tellurium, IST), which transitions from a low-loss dielectric amorphous phase...
Pseudoscorpions collected from the remote southeast Pacific Island of Motu Motiro Hiva (also known as Isla Salas y Gómez) yielded two different species. A juvenile specimen of the genus Garypus (Garypidae) was found near the seashore, which re...
Zirconium and its alloys are widely used in nuclear power engineering due to their favorable physical and mechanical properties and their low thermal-neutron absorption cross-section. Their high corrosion resistance in aqueous and steam environments...
Ziziphus jujuba Mill. cv. Jinsi (Z. jujuba), a commercially significant cultivar of Chinese jujube, is extensively cultivated across diverse regions of China. However, comprehensive evaluations addressing the quality disparities of Z. jujuba originat...
Evaluating transit-oriented development (TOD) efficiency in metro station areas remains challenging, as the traditional “Node–Place” model gives limited consideration to guiding factors and struggles to account for inter-regional fl...
Soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) are fundamental indicators of soil fertility and long-term agricultural sustainability. However, intensive cultivation, residue removal, and imbalanced fertilization have resulted in substantial decli...
The escalating scarcity of freshwater resources necessitates the utilization of alternative saline waters for sustainable aquaculture. Perca schrenkii, an endemic fish from the Ili River basin, demonstrates considerable potential for cultivation in c...
This study investigates interrelations among social media addiction (SMA), Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), cyberloafing (CL), work engagement (WE), and organizational commitment (OC) using network analysis. An online survey in Germany/Switzerland (n = 45...
Phosphorus (P) characteristics significantly affect crop yield and P use efficiency (PUE). It is unclear whether different types of acidic phosphate fertilizers can enhance the availability of phosphorus in liming soil and soybean yields. In this fie...
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have received significant attention as effective RNA carriers in RNA-based therapeutics and vaccines. Particularly, ionizable lipids (ILs) of LNPs play a crucial role in endosomal escape and lipid-mediated RNA delivery owin...
Background: Colorectal cancer is a major public health burden in Hungary, with one of the highest incidence and mortality rates in Europe. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as key regulators in tumorigenesis, but population-specific genetic...
The monitoring and security of large-scale terminal infrastructures represent a critical application domain for industrial cyber-physical systems. However, real-time 3D visualization in such environments faces significant challenges from dense crowds...
Background/Objectives: While direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used, robust evidence for low-energy trauma is scarce. Studies have shown similar or better outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) under DOAC therapy compared to vitamin K a...
High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection with genotypes such as HPV-16 and HPV-18 is a well-established risk factor for cervical cancer; however, its prevalence in oropharyngeal sites among asymptomatic women remains less clearly defined. We...
This study examines the transformation of modern residential architecture in Cyprus between 1930 and 1974 through 14 representative residences selected across four historical periods. The study examines the political, social, and cultural contexts ex...
Four benzyltrimethylammonium (BTMA) salts were successfully prepared: bis(benzyltrimethylammonium) hexachloroplatinate (1), benzyltrimethylammonium tetrachloroaurate (2), bis(benzyltrimethylammonium) tetrachlorocuprate (3), and bis(benzyltrimethylamm...
In recent years, we assisted the exploitation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that invasively pervades in several instances of everyday life. The potential of this technology promises the automation of human tasks increasing accuracy and efficiency....
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains one of the most significant public health problems, and its incidence rate is steadily increasing worldwide despite scientific and technological progress in the field of medicine. The focus of resea...
This study presents a methodology for optimizing repair intervals of mining equipment by integrating economic efficiency and reliability criteria. A review of existing maintenance strategies revealed their limitations, and a mathematical model was de...
In recent years, the frequent emergence of Android malware has posed a significant threat to user security. The redundancy of features in malicious software samples and the instability of individual model performance have also introduced numerous cha...
Groundwater depletion is among the most critical hydrological threats to sustainable agriculture and water security in semi-arid regions. This study presents a high-resolution, multi-sensor assessment of groundwater storage (GWS) dynamics across the...
Equine bacterial abortion presents substantial economic and One Health challenges; however, comprehensive epidemiological data from China are limited. This study sought to ascertain the overall prevalence of key pathogens—namely, Chlamydia spp....
The transition toward renewable energy systems offers significant opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while also introducing new challenges in risk management and policy design. This study examines the long-term effects of renewab...
This study examines how social media use relates to university students’ digital self-perception within the framework of sustainable education and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3 and 4). A quantitative, cross-sectional design was appl...
Semantic matching is essential for understanding natural language, but traditional models like BERT face challenges with random masking strategies, limiting their ability to capture key information. Additionally, BERT’s sentence vectors may &ld...
Air pollution constitutes a major environmental determinant of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Western Macedonia, Greece, has historically hosted the largest lignite mining and combustion complex in Southeastern Europe, creating a u...
The Yungang Grottoes, carved by imperial commission from the Xianbei 鮮卑 royal family of the Northern Wei Dynasty, represent a pivotal site for understanding Buddhism’s sinicization in China. This study examines the roof ridge deco...
Cybersecurity is a field in which integration of artificial intelligence (AI) represents a significant direction towards protection against cyber threats. This scoping review explores the current impact and future prospects of AI in four key areas of...
The temperate rainforests of southern Chile host a rich diversity of plants traditionally used in medicine, yet their bioactive potential remains underexplored. This study evaluated the chemical composition, antioxidant capacity, antibacterial activi...
Based on the Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings equations and the computational fluid dynamics method, the rotor’s aeroacoustic characteristics, considering the influence of the downwash flowfield on the sound propagation process, are calculated an...
Large-scale Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations have become critical infrastructure for global communications, yet routing optimization remains challenging. Due to high-speed satellite mobility and limited local perception capabilities, tr...
Fuchsia standishii J.Harrison is a species widely used in traditional medicine in southern Ecuador for treating various ailments, including high blood pressure, as an antacid and a relaxant. The pharmacological basis for these traditional uses is unk...
Temporary pastoral settlements are a keystone of high-mountain ecologies, yet they are not included in any official datasets. Therefore, to fill this gap, this research aims to create the first systematic spatial inventory of high-altitude rural temp...
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. is an important aromatic plant widely used in traditional Mexican medicine for its therapeutic potential. Its medicinal activity is attributed to a wide range of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids. However, overexpl...
Digitalization has reshaped economic systems worldwide, yet its distributional consequences remain uneven and raise new challenges for sustainable development. China, where digital infrastructure has expanded rapidly, provides a critical setting to e...
Termites are destructive structural pests causing significant economic losses worldwide. Although synthetic termiticides are effective, their extensive use raises environmental and health concerns, highlighting the need for safer, sustainable alterna...
Background/Objectives: Regular physical activity (PA) benefits mood and cognition, yet the neural markers associated with free-living PA remain unclear. Alpha asymmetry (AA), a neural marker of affective and motivational states, may help predict indi...
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