Ariel University

Formation of Calcium Carbonate under Permanent Magnetic Fields: Insights from X-Ray Scattering and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Abstract Electromagnetic treatment has been used in water desalination to control mineral scale formation and maximize membrane performance. However, the mechanism(s) by which external fields influence mineral scale formation remain poorly understood. This study used X-ray scatte...

Four-point correlation numbers in super Minimal Liouville Gravity in the Ramond sector

A bstract In this work, we continue the investigation of correlation numbers in $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 1 super Minimal Liouville Gravity (SMLG), with physical fields in the Ramond sector. Building upon our previous construction of physical operators and the evaluation of three-poi...

Adjustment Disorder Symptoms Among Parents of Soldiers in Mandatory Service During Wartime

ABSTRACT Background Parents of soldiers remain relatively understudied in wartime mental health research, and adjustment disorder in this population has yet to be examined. Objective Grounded in the transactional stress model, the study explored adjustment disorder symptoms and t...

The Fundamentals of Halide Perovskite Instability: CsPbBr3 as a Model System

Halide perovskites (HPs) exhibit outstanding optoelectronic properties, making them highly attractive for advanced photonic and electronic applications. Among them, cesium lead bromide (CsPbBr3) exhibits high photoluminescence efficiency, narrow emission linewidths, and excellent...

Long-Term Effects of Vineyard Floor Vegetation Management on Grapevine Physiology, Yield and Wine Color Attributes Under Mediterranean Conditions

Cover crops (CCs) are widely used to improve soil function, support water regulation, and moderate vine vigor. This study evaluated alternative vineyard floor management strategies designed to improve ecosystem services while minimizing excessive competition with grapevines under...

Factors associated with near-miss reporting among healthcare professionals in Israeli primary and community care: a cross-sectional study

Near-miss reporting can reveal system vulnerabilities before patient harm occurs, but evidence on reporting behaviour in primary and community care remains limited. This study examined organisational, professional and perceptual factors associated with self-reported near-miss rep...

The complete massless singlet spectrum in the free-field construction of heterotic strings on Calabi–Yau orbifolds

A bstract We apply the free-field construction of the heterotic string compactified on Berglund–Hübsch Calabi–Yau orbifolds by computing the full spectrum of massless E 6 singlets. The contribution of the descendant vertices is obtained by combining the exact content of the irred...

Stable Across Time and Targets? Test–Retest Reliability of the Emotional Accuracy Test

The Emotional Accuracy Test (EAT) assesses performance-based emotional understanding by comparing perceivers’ ratings with targets’ multidimensional self-reports. Prior research supports its convergent and construct validity; the present studies examined test–retest reliability....

Did Nationwide Mental Health Insurance Reform in Israel Increase Access to Community-Based Care?

Israel's nationwide mental health reform (July 1, 2015) transferred responsibility and funding for mental healthcare from the Ministry of Health to Israel's four Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), aiming to improve access and availability, integrate mental health into gener...

Efficient Generation of Entangled Photons in the Telecommunications Range Using Nonlinear Metasurfaces Integrated With ScAlN/GaN Heterostructures

ABSTRACT Entangled photons provide non‐classical correlations that enable measurement sensitivities beyond classical limits, scalable fault‐tolerant quantum computation, and fundamentally secure quantum communication, making them a foundational necessity for next‐generation quant...

A threshold-based decision-analytic framework for the economic evaluation of community-based psychosocial survivorship rehabilitation in breast cancer

Community-based psychosocial survivorship programmes are increasingly recommended as integral components of comprehensive breast cancer care. However, implementation decisions are frequently required before robust local effectiveness evidence becomes available, limiting the appli...

Filipino migrant workers navigating war online: Digital performative citizenship and the construction of belonging during the Israel–Hamas war

Research on migrant workers’ use of social media has largely focused on everyday contexts. Little attention has been given to their practices during major crises in their host countries where they lack citizenship. This study examines how Filipino live-in caregivers in Israel use...

Motherhood under moral rupture: Negotiating maternal legitimacy after an accidental child death under maternal care

This qualitative study examines how mothers negotiate maternal identity following the accidental death of a child under their care with perceived and/or attributed maternal responsibility. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 18 mothers who experienced such loss, the findings conc...

Cerebrovascular Manifestations in a Family with a Pathogenic COL4A5 Variant

Background/Objectives: Pathogenic variants in collagen type 4 α5 chain (COL4A5), responsible for X-linked Alport syndrome, are classically associated with progressive kidney disease, sensorineural hearing impairment, and ocular abnormalities. Cerebrovascular involvement is not co...

Lower Blood Pressure Extremes Precede the Recorded Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia by up to Two Decades: A Population-Based Matched Case–Control Study

Fibromyalgia (FM) has been linked to autonomic dysregulation, but population-level evidence on blood pressure (BP) in FM is sparse, and whether BP differences are present before diagnosis is unknown. We conducted a population-based case–control study within Leumit Health Services...

Collaborative online international learning in occupational therapy education: A pilot study of student experiences and usability

Introduction: Collaborative online international learning enables students to engage with peers from different countries, promoting accessibility and cultural humility. This study aimed to examine the benefits and usability of collaborative online international learning in occupa...

Proactive use of character strengths in remote work: from need-related demands and resources to need fulfillment

Purpose The spread of remote work has created new challenges and opportunities for employee well-being and performance, necessitating theoretical frameworks that can guide both understanding and interventions. In this paper, we develop a theoretical framework that explains proact...

The impact of chronic loop diuretic therapy on urinary microbiology and clinical outcomes in hospitalized older adults

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among hospitalized older adults and are closely linked to antibiotic exposure and antimicrobial resistance. Loop diuretics are widely prescribed in this population and substantially alter urine volume and composition. However, their pote...

String problems in the congested clique model

In this paper we present algorithms for several string problems in the Congested Clique model. In the Congested Clique model, n nodes (computers) are used to solve some problem. The input to the problem is distributed among the nodes, and the communication between the nodes is co...

In-situ diagnostics of lithium-ion cell parameters using optical fiber Bragg grating technology

The battery management system (BMS) of lithium-ion cells relies primarily on externally measurable parameters, such as voltage, current, and surface temperature. On the other hand, variations in cell external parameters lag behind changes in the cell’s internal physical state and...