Beijing Normal University

A Critical Review of Convergence in Energy Self-Sufficiency: The Role of Renewable Energy, Fossil Fuel Rents, Energy Efficiency and Gross Domestic Product Per Capita

This study presents a critical review of prior research concerning the cross-country convergence of energy self-sufficiency. Using a critical literature review methodology, this research evaluates the theoretical rigor, methodological validity, and contextual relevance of the ori...

Hydrogen-Bonding-Guided Molecular Pair Suppresses Self-Aggregation for Uniform Passivation of Efficient Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells

Abstract Surface passivation is critical for high-performance perovskite solar cells (PSCs), yet achieving a uniform molecular layer is hindered by uncontrolled molecular aggregation, thereby limiting passivation efficiency. Here, we introduce an aggregation control strategy usin...

Catalytic Metal–Organic Framework Membranes: Advances in Electrocatalysis, Photocatalysis, and Thermocatalysis

Metal–organic framework (MOF) membranes combine the structural designability of MOFs with a continuous membrane architecture that integrates reactant enrichment, active-site accessibility, and product separation. This review surveys catalytic MOF membranes reported from 2016 to 2...

From listening to doing: how project-based learning shapes academic emotions in lower-secondary mathematics

Project-based learning (PjBL) is widely promoted as a student-centred approach, yet limited evidence explains how it shapes discrete academic emotions in lower-secondary mathematics. This study examined Grade 7 students’ mathematics-related academic emotions and unit-level mathem...

Offensive unpredictability and defensive tracking in intergroup conflict show sex-differentiated patterns

Intergroup conflict poses asymmetric strategic demands: acquiring resources through offense benefits from behavior that opponents cannot easily anticipate, whereas protecting resources through defense requires monitoring opponents and adjusting to threats. Analyzing behavioral da...

Dimensionality-Driven Charge Stabilization of Group-IV Color Centers in Diamond Ultrathin Films

Abstract Neutral group-IV vacancy (XV, X = Si, Ge, Sn, and Pb) centers in diamond are promising solid-state spin-photon interfaces owing to favorable spin coherence and inversion-symmetry-protected optical transitions. However, stabilizing their neutral charge state typically req...

From acquisition to recycling: Vegetation restoration reshapes microbial nitrogen-cycling strategies in a semi-arid sandy land

Reestablishing nitrogen (N) cycling is critical for stabilizing ecosystems in semi-arid sandy lands, yet the microbial mechanisms driving functional reorganization during vegetation restoration remain unclear. This study investigated the coupling of soil physicochemical propertie...

Energy-saving hydrogen production coupled with PET-derived ethylene glycol oxidation: Reaction mechanisms, catalyst design, and reactor engineering

Abstract The growing accumulation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste and the increasing demand for clean hydrogen call for integrated electrochemical strategies. Ethylene glycol oxidation reaction (EGOR), derived from PET hydrolysis, offers a thermodynamically favorable...

Enhancing the advection module performance in the EPICC-Model V1.6.0 via GPU-HADVPPM4HIP V1.0 coupling and GPU-optimized strategies

Abstract. The rapid development of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) has established new computational paradigms for enhancing air quality modeling efficiency. In this study, the heterogeneous-compute interface for portability (HIP) was implemented to parallel computing of the pie...

Diversity–multifunctionality relationships shift with increasing aridity in grasslands

Grasslands, a dominant global ecosystem, face an uncertain future. Diverse grasslands can maintain multiple functions (multifunctionality); however, the relative roles of species diversity and functional diversity in promoting this resilience remain unclear. We examined how the d...

Evaluating the EPICC-Model for regional air quality simulation: a comparative study with CAMx and CMAQ

Abstract. This study presents a systematic evaluation of China’s independently developed EPICC-Model for regional PM2.5 and MDA8 O3 simulations against established international models, using WRF meteorological fields and a multi-source integrated emission inventory. Results high...

Steel plant-level technology innovations could diffuse cascading carbon emission reduction: Taking an iron and steel enterprise in Northwest China as a case study

Deep decarbonization of the iron and steel sector is essential to achieving national net-zero targets. However, national and sectoral roadmaps provide limited guidance for individual plants with diverse operating conditions and technical configurations. This study develops a plan...

A trans-therapeutic signature of recovery in internet gaming disorder: From shared network reorganization to molecular underpinnings.

Background and aims: A variety of self-regulation interventions have shown efficacy in treating Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), but their shared and unique neurobiological mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to identify a common, trans-therapeutic neural signature of recov...

[La3Br][GeS4]2: Cationic-Moiety-Guided Strategy Enables Record Birefringence and Broad Optical Window

Abstract Birefringent crystals are essential for polarization control in optical systems, yet achieving both large birefringence (Δn) and a broad transmission window from ultraviolet to infrared remains a significant challenge. Here, we synthesize a novel birefringent crystal [La...

A Critical Review of 10 Cash Flow Strategies for A Successful Business

This study presents a critical review of Scott Richards’s "10 Cash Flow Strategies for a Successful Business" to evaluate its efficacy as a financial management guide for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Employing a critical literature review methodology, this paper...

Receptive-field remapping and trans-saccadic space updating

Since its discovery, perisaccadic receptive-field (RF) remapping—the shift of RFs around the time of saccades—has inspired many studies exploring its origins, characteristics, and functional implications. We review recent developments leading to a circuit model that links spatiot...

Development and validation of the Beliefs in Social Anxiety Scale (BIAS) for Chinese socially anxious adults and adolescents

BACKGROUND: Maladaptive social beliefs play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of social anxiety; however, existing measures have limited cultural adaptability for Chinese populations. Therefore, this study developed and validated the Beliefs in Social Anxiety Scal...

Atom‐Precision Synthesis of MoS 2 /WS 2 Lateral Heterostructures for Prolonged Excitonic Lifetime

ABSTRACT Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) lateral heterostructures provide unique platforms to study nanoscale physics, but progress is limited by the difficulty of producing high‐quality interfaces, which require atomic‐precision growth rather than simple stacking. We repor...

Visible Light‐Induced [2 + 2]‐Cycloaddition and Photo‐Ene Reactions: Spin‐Dependent Catalysis and Quantum Tunneling Effects

ABSTRACT Electron spin plays a vital role in photochemistry and its precise manipulation can enhance catalytic performance. However, the correlation between spin states and catalytic activity is still elusive, especially in the energy transfer (EnT)‐catalyzed photocycloaddition a...

Microbial biotransformation of plant-derived bioactive compounds: structural modifications, enhanced bioavailability, and functional food applications

Abstract Plant-derived bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, polysaccharides, alkaloids, terpenoids/saponins, lignans and glucosinolates, are widely valued for their health-promoting potential, yet poor bioavailability and, in several cases, biological inactivity in native...