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Seed vigor is a key agronomic trait that integrates germination capacity and seedling establishment, critically influencing rice productivity. Inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6) serves as a major phosphorus reservoir in seeds, yet its regulatory mechani...

The application of social cognitive theory has expanded to the boundaries of human-computer interaction research. However, existing research has scarcely addressed mutual cognitive facilitation between humans and personalized educational large langua...

The study establishes a comprehensive mathematical modeling framework for solar-driven hydrogen production by integrating a triple-diode photovoltaic (PV) model, an alkaline electrolyzer, and a hydrogen turbine (H2T), subsequently using hybrid power...

External gear pumps are widely used in industrial hydraulic systems, but their volumetric efficiency can deteriorate significantly because of internal leakage, especially under high-pressure operating conditions. Conventional lumped parameter models...

Background/Objectives: Chemical and metabolic kinetics have historically been derived from mass balance differential equations expressed in terms of amounts, and this framework was later extended to pharmacokinetics by converting amount-based equatio...

Machine learning (ML) algorithms are reshaping academic research. However, there is a lack of systematic impact analysis in specific domains. We propose a framework for evaluating the knowledge landscape of domain-specific ML research. It consists of...

To address the freeze‒thaw (F-T) durability of concrete structures in severely cold plateau regions, this study investigates recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RCAC) by designing mixtures with varying replacement ratios of recycled brick aggre...

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome is a group of abnormalities that primarily affect the upper respiratory tract, particularly in dogs—especially in English and French bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers. The description and the consequ...

Background and Objectives: Although several meta-analyses have evaluated the effects of motor imagery (MI) on upper-limb recovery using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity (FM-UE), evidence based on more specific (Action Research Arm Te...

Background: Acacetin, a naturally occurring flavone present in various plants, is known as a promising drug candidate for cardiovascular disorders. Our previous study demonstrated that acacetin ameliorates atherosclerosis through endothelial cell pro...

Let N and H be two finite groups. In this paper, we define a generalized twisted wreath product G=N≀S,TH and establish sufficient conditions for G to satisfy the normalizer property. Additionally, we investigate the outer class-preserving and C...

The liturgical and juridical regulation of papal funerals is coeval with the existence of the Church. The perspective that the funeral should also promote unity among Christians appeared early on. Later, it became a stage for political encounters. Th...

Background: Dental anxiety is a common psychological condition that may influence patients’ perceptions of oral health and well-being. Although its association with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has been widely studied internatio...

Adaptive life histories emerge through their environmentally dependent effects on fitness. Those effects are consequences of habitat quality and the density-dependent decisions that organisms make on habitat choice. Density dependence for ideal organ...

Science teaching in early years contexts has been identified as deficient due to poor educator confidence, lack of content knowledge, or minimal opportunities being made available for science experiences. To identify strategies to counteract these fa...

This study examines how inclusive finance organisations are adapting to the European Union (EU)’s digital–green twin transition and how regulatory design can reinforce this alignment. Drawing on qualitative insights from 26 institutions&m...

Serious games are increasingly recognized as powerful pedagogical tools, often offering engaging, interactive, and practical learning experiences. This paper presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a 3D virtual serious game specificall...

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical services in Saudi Arabia offers a substantial opportunity. Despite the increasing integration of AI techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analyt...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a multifaceted metabolic disorder marked by impaired insulin action, pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, and the involvement of several interconnected mechanisms, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and epigen...

This study investigates the application of nanofluid (iNanoW)–polymer binary flooding system to enhance oil recovery efficiency in medium-to-high permeability reservoirs. Traditional polymer flooding technologies still have the potential for fu...

The rapid development of electromobility increases the need for fast, accessible and robust charging stations devoted to EVs (electric vehicles). Planning a network of such stations poses new challenges—amongst others, a power supply that may p...

In regions with hot summers and cold winters, elderly care buildings face the dual challenges of high energy consumption and stringent thermal comfort requirements. Using Nanchang as a case study, this research presents an optimization approach that...

Stem mustard (Brassica juncea var. tumida Tsen et Lee) is an important economic vegetable in China. Premature bolting induced by temperature fluctuations has become a major cultivation constraint. Photoreceptors (PHRs) serve as critical photosensor p...

Worldwide, prostate cancer (PC) has a rising incidence and is the sixth leading cause of death globally, especially with increasing cases in developing countries. Risk factors for PC include genetic predisposition, family history, race/ethnicity, and...

Dairy cow body temperature is a key physiological indicator that reflects metabolic level, immune status, and environmental stress responses, and it has been widely used for early disease recognition. Infrared thermography (IRT), as a non-contact ima...

Paper-based rapid tests are widely used in point-of-care diagnostics due to their simplicity and low cost. However, their application in quantitative analysis remains limited. In this work, a nucleic acid lateral flow assay (NALFA) was integrated wit...

Accurate localization of autonomous vehicles in indoor environments is challenging due to the absence of GPS signals, so various studies have explored the use of environmental sensors to address this limitation. In this paper, we propose an indoor lo...

Ganoderma lucidum triterpenoids (GLTs) exhibit potential anti-obesity activity. However, their mechanism remains unclear. In this study, triterpenoids were extracted from G. lucidum via ultrahigh-pressure extraction. Using a high-fat diet (HFD)-induc...

The ecdysteroid receptor (EcR) plays a crucial role in insect development and metamorphosis, making it a promising target for the design of novel biorational compounds. This study investigated the cytotoxicity, as well as the EcR agonist and antagoni...

Heavy metals are major toxic anthropogenic contaminants released into the environment mainly through wastewater discharges. Adsorption is one of the most effective and widely applied methods for their removal from aqueous systems. However, although a...

The inherent semantic symmetry and cross-modal alignment between textual prompts and generated images have fueled the success of text-to-image (T2I) generation. However, this strong correlation also introduces security vulnerabilities, specifically p...

Aiming to predict the evolution of fracture structures under stress conditions and the Permeability process of the fracture network, a damage evolution model reflecting the coupling mechanism between topological characteristics and mechanical respons...

Black hole jets represent one of the most extreme manifestations of astrophysical processes, linking accretion physics, relativistic magnetohydrodynamics, and large-scale feedback in galaxies and clusters. Despite decades of observational and theoret...

The evolution of modern warfare and civil exploration requires platforms that can operate seamlessly across the air–water interface. The folding-wing Hybrid Air and Underwater Vehicle (FUD) has emerged as a transformative solution, combining th...

Abdominal pain is the cardinal symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the primary determinant of disease burden and healthcare utilization. Despite its diagnostic centrality and high prevalence across all IBS subtypes, effective management rem...

Chiral interactions pose significant challenges for regularization due to the γ5 Dirac matrix, which is intrinsically four-dimensional. Dimensional regularizations, while widely employed in gauge theories, encounter challenges when treating &ga...

Background and Objectives: The vitamin K epoxide reductase complex subunit 1 (VKORC1) plays a central role in the vitamin K cycle, which is essential for γ-carboxylation of multiple bone-related proteins. Genetic variants in VKORC1 may influenc...

In this paper, we introduce a novel version of the Legendre polynomials in the bicomplex system. We investigate the essential properties of the Legendre polynomial, focusing on its bicomplex structure, generating functions, orthogonality, and recurre...

The miniaturization of dielectric sensing has driven the development of both oscillator- and receiver-based sensors. Wide-frequency-range and low-power-consumption voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) are required as a reference clock for receiver-b...

Technological innovation plays a vital role in enhancing the economic growth and sustainability of the forestry sector. However, research on the nature, dynamics, and impact of such innovations, particularly within small and medium-sized enterprises...

An explicit coupled two-dimensional (2D) hydromechanical model (HMM) that can simulate discontinuous features in the foundation, as well as the effects of grout curtains and drainage systems, is employed to evaluate the influence of key parameters su...

Background/Objectives: This umbrella review critically evaluates the available evidence on psychobiotics for depressive and anxiety symptoms, emphasizing methodological quality, consistency of findings, and persistent gaps in the literature. Methods:...

Parental perceptions of healthy eating often diverge from children’s actual diets, but this gap is poorly documented in Central Asia. We examined how parents’ priorities for key food groups relate to nutrient intakes in 390 urban children...

Energy management systems incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are an effective way to deal with peak power demand in power systems, contributing to sustainability and energy management. In these systems, BESS interface converters enc...

Compressed air systems are widely used in industry, and air leaks that occur over time lead to significant and unnecessary energy losses. This study aims to quantify the energy-saving potential of compressed air leaks in a manufacturing plant and to...

When a fire occurs in a tunnel during construction, the smoke cannot be discharged in time and continues to settle near the ground, which threatens the safety of personnel. It is essential to understand smoke layer distribution for safe evacuation. T...

Dual Carbon Goals are driving transformation in China’s power system, where increased renewable energy penetration is accompanied by heightened fluctuations on the generation and load sides. Energy storage and microgrid coordination have emerge...

Unsteady flow-induced pressure fluctuations and the consequent dynamic stresses in pump-turbines are critical determinants of their operational reliability and fatigue resistance. This investigation systematically examines the spatiotemporal propagat...

Building resilient and sustainable energy systems is a critical challenge for disaster-prone regions in the Global South. This study investigates the energy management of a networked microgrid (NMG) system on Lombok Island, Indonesia, a region freque...

This research examined the development and testing of hot-melt adhesives incorporating metallic (Al and Fe powders averaging 800 nm) and ferrite additives, designed for reversible bonding technology of polyolefins through electromagnetic energy. The...