Dankook University

Order–Disorder Tricriticality in Symmetric A n B n Star Polymer Melts

Abstract Tricriticality usually requires tuning an additional thermodynamic parameter. Here, we show that, in symmetric AnBn star polymer melts, the arm number n itself plays this role and drives the order–disorder transition (ODT) from second order to first order. By developing...

Composition-Driven Structural Regulation of Fe-Co Aerogels for High-Current-Density Hydrogen Evolution

Cost-effective alkaline water electrolysis requires non-precious-metal electrocatalysts that sustain the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) at high current densities while maintaining favorable interfacial kinetics and an accessible electrode structure. Here, Co incorporation was...

Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides MKJW Fermentation of Gryllus bimaculatus Using Response Surface Methodology

Gryllus bimaculatus (GB) is a promising sustainable protein source, and its bioprocessing performance is strongly influenced by processing conditions. Enzymatic hydrolysis and lactic acid bacterial fermentation represent complementary approaches for modifying GB components and de...

Aqueous extract of erigeron annuus ameliorates OVA-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions through modulation of Th2-mediated immune responses and MAPK signaling

Context Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by epidermal barrier dysfunction and dysregulated type 2 helper T cell (Th2)-mediated immune responses. Erigeron annuus (L.) Desf. is traditionally used for inflammatory conditions, but its effects on...

Host–Microbe Crosstalk in Sjögren’s Disease: Epithelial Type I Interferon Amplification, Loss of Short-Chain Fatty Acid Restraint, and the Effector-Phase Focus of Validated Therapy

Sjögren’s disease (SjD) is a systemic autoimmune disease of the exocrine glands, long framed as a lymphocyte-driven disorder in which immune cells destroy the target tissue. Genomic, epigenetic, microbiome, and single-cell and spatial studies have since shown the glandular epithe...

Repeat Meningitis/Encephalitis Syndromic Panel Testing After an Index-Negative Result: A Retrospective Laboratory-Record Study

Syndromic molecular panels rapidly detect predefined central nervous system pathogens, but the incremental microbiological yield of repeating the same panel after an index-negative result is uncertain. We retrospectively analyzed 313 meningitis/encephalitis (ME)-panel episodes fr...

Evaluating the Impact of Pharmacopuncture on Blood Pressure: Arterial and Autonomic Predictors of Treatment Responsiveness

Objective Pharmacopuncture (PA), combining herbal medicine and acupuncture, is used for various conditions, but evidence concerning its use in hypertension remains limited. This retrospective observational study examined blood pressure (BP), pulse wave velocity (PWV), and heart r...

Priorities for menopausal health literacy-related educational content among pre/perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

Menopausal health literacy (MHL) is essential for supporting effective self-management during the menopausal transition. However, little is known about MHL-related educational priorities according to menopausal status. This study examined discrepancies between perceived education...

Observed Clinical and Operational Factors Are Associated with Biomarker Test Utilization in Respiratory Virus RT-PCR Testing: A Real-World Analysis of Inflammatory, Cardiac, and Thrombotic Biomarkers

Background/Objectives: Routinely collected biomarker data are generated through selective testing. We examined associations of observed clinical and operational factors with biomarker availability and explored the incremental discrimination provided by biomarker concentrations fo...

Semitransparent Quasi-2D Dion–Jacobson Layered Perovskite Films for Indoor Photovoltaics

Abstract Semitransparent indoor photovoltaics (IPVs) based on layered perovskites offer opportunities for integrated energy harvesting, yet their structural understanding and implementation remain limited. Here, we report the first demonstration of semitransparent thin-film photo...

Alkyl-functionalized ZnS nanoparticles for optical management in quantum dot color conversion layers with inkjet printing compatibility

Achieving high color conversion efficiency by optimizing the optical properties of quantum dots (QDs) color conversion layers (CCLs) remains a challenge for next-generation display fabrication. CCLs, which convert blue light into red or green emission via photoluminescence, are k...

Smartphone Dependence, Sleep Quality, and Suicidal Ideation Across Adolescence: A Six-Year Longitudinal Study

Suicide is a leading cause of death during adolescence, and both smartphone dependence and poor sleep have been associated with suicidal ideation. However, it remains unclear whether these associations reflect stable differences between adolescents or year-to-year changes within...

Position-specific differences in match performance of elite U-17 soccer players using GPS-derived external load data: focus on forwards and defenders

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to investigate differences in match performance characteristics between forwards and defenders among elite U-17 soccer players using Global Positioning System (GPS)-derived data.[Methods] This study included 37 elite U-17 soccer players r...

APC/C−CDH1 suppresses AROS-mediated protection against DNA damage-induced senescence by ubiquitination

Anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C) regulates the cell cycle by destruction of target proteins ubiquitination. However, understanding the control of APC/C has remained elusive. We identify APC2, the catalytic core subunit of APC/C, as a binding partner of active regulato...

Long-term oncologic outcomes of carbon dioxide laser cordectomy for early glottic cancer: a retrospective cohort study

Background: Transoral carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser cordectomy is widely used to preserve the larynx in patients with early glottic cancer.However, long-term tumor control and treatment of local recurrence remain important when assessing outcomes.We examined oncologic outcomes aft...

Tirzepatide for Obesity-Related Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Beyond Weight Loss Toward Reductions in Hypoxic Burden and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers

Obesity is a major modifiable driver of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), contributing to upper-airway obstruction, nocturnal hypoxemia, and cardiometabolic burden.Tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor/ glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, of...

Vaginal laser trials for genitourinary syndrome of menopause and stress urinary incontinence: a critical methodological review of dosimetry, sham design, clinical meaningfulness, and harm

Vaginal laser therapy has been studied for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).However, sham-controlled trials remain difficult to interpret because carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet procedures are physically dis...

Postoperative healing and clinical outcomes after transoral carbon dioxide laser microsurgery for adult epiglottic cysts: a retrospective cohort study

Background: Evidence on postoperative healing after transoral carbon dioxide (CO2) laser surgery for adult epiglottic cysts remains limited.We evaluated healing and clinical outcomes in a consecutive surgical cohort.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 74 consecutive adults who u...

Driving Green Performance: How Organizational Readiness Leverages Green Technology Innovation and Absorptive Capacity

Recognizing the crucial role that manufacturing firms play in advancing sustainable development and reducing environmental impacts, this study investigates a moderated mediating model to assess how organizational readiness (OR) and green technological innovation (GTI) influence g...

Artificial Intelligence and Climate Risk Shocks

ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) has been widely applied across various fields and has demonstrated effectiveness to some extent. However, some scholars have raised concerns about its ethical implications and potential rebound effects, particularly in the context of climate...