Dongguk University

All‐Sputtered Oxide n‐p Heterojunction Anti‐Ambipolar Transistors for Semantic Segmentation Networks

ABSTRACT Neuromorphic vision provides an efficient route for extracting meaningful information from visual inputs and supporting intelligent perception in dynamic environments. However, visual scenes acquired under excessive or insufficient illumination often contain distorted co...

Integrative Multi-Database Bioinformatics Characterization of FANCE in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Prognostic, Epigenetic, Immune, and ncRNA Associations

Background and Objectives: The Fanconi anemia complementation group E (FANCE) is a protein component of the Fanconi anemia (FA) DNA repair complex and contributes to genome integrity. However, its molecular and clinical relevance in liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) remains i...

Sex determination through metric analysis of teeth crown

Teeth that are resistant to external stimuli and have little diversity for individuals can be an important identification factor. This study aimed to present a method that can be used easily and accurately to identify individuals using their teeth, specifically to determine their...

Korean Buddhist Temple Food: A Traditional Plant-Based Dietary Pattern Linking Gut Microbiota, Metabolic Health, and Mindful Living

Korean Buddhist temple food represents a traditional plant-based dietary practice rooted in Korean Buddhist monastic traditions and characterized by an emphasis on seasonal and minimally processed plant foods. Traditional temple-food practices generally exclude pungent vegetables...

Cross-robot open-set fault detection via normal-only adaptation and residual latent-space alignment

Reliable fault detection and health monitoring of industrial robots are important for smart manufacturing in Industry 4.0. However, robotic platforms differ in their mechanical design, sensing characteristics, and operating conditions. These differences make it difficult for data...

Artificial Intelligence-Based Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Tablets: A Visual Dataset and Benchmark for Automated Defect Detection

Background/Objectives: Automated visual inspection of pharmaceutical tablets is increasingly important for detecting manufacturing defects and maintaining consistent product quality. Progress in artificial intelligence-based defect classification is, however, constrained by the s...

Integrated LC-DAD-QToF-MS Characterization and Quantitative Profiling of Polyphenolic Metabolites in Idesia polycarpa

Idesia polycarpa, a dioecious tree distributed in East Asia, is known for its pharmacologically relevant secondary metabolites. In this study, a comprehensive phytochemical investigation was conducted to characterize and quantify the major polyphenolic metabolites across differen...

The relationship between political YouTube news use and affective polarization in election vs. non-election contexts: mediation by hostile expression and moderation by political rumor acceptance

User-generated political YouTube channels often disseminate conspiracy narratives and partisan information, potentially reinforcing echo-chambers and intensifying hostility toward political outgroups. Against this backdrop, this study examines the interplay among political YouTub...

Niobium‐Based Chalcogenides as Emerging Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries

ABSTRACT Niobium (Nb)‐based transition metal chalcogenides (Nb‐TMCs), including NbS 2 , NbSe 2 , and NbTe 2 , have attracted considerable attention as promising two‐dimensional (2D) materials for rechargeable batteries because of their layered crystal structures, high electrical...

Variational Auto Encoder for automated structure segmentation of materials

Atomic-scale structural heterogeneity plays a crucial role in determining the properties of nanomaterials and complex energy systems. High-resolution STEM imaging provides critical insights into these structures, but conventional segmentation techniques often struggle with intric...

Investigation of One-Step Shear Stress and Moderate Electric Field Combination for Controlling Microcystis Aeruginosa, a Bloom-Forming Cyanobacterium

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose significant threats to the contamination of drinking water and the quality of food production. In this study, the effectiveness of the simultaneous treatment of shear stress and moderate electric field (SS+MEF) for controlling the growth of cyanob...

Template and co-precipitation routed NiMn2O4 microfiber for aqueous hybrid supercapacitor

Manganese-based transition metal oxides have attracted considerable attention in the field of electrochemical energy storage owing to their natural abundance, environmental compatibility, rich redox chemistry, and outstanding electrochemical performance. However, there is still a...

Polydeoxyribonucleotide attenuates dexamethasone-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by suppressing oxidative stress and regulating muscle protein turnover

Glucocorticoid-induced muscle atrophy is characterized by excessive oxidative stress and disrupted muscle protein homeostasis. Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) exerts tissue-protective and regenerative effects; however, its therapeutic potential in muscle atrophy remains unclear. T...

Association between health literacy, tobacco use patterns, and cessation behaviors among Korean adults: a population-based cross-sectional study

Tobacco use remains a major preventable cause of disease and premature death worldwide, and identifying modifiable factors influencing tobacco-related behaviors is essential for public health policy. Health literacy has been associated with tobacco use and cessation outcomes; how...

Innovative AuAg bimetallic nanoparticle synthesis using food waste materials: its biological applications and photocatalytic degradation potentials

Nanoparticles, particularly bimetallic nanoparticles, have garnered substantial attention owing to their excellent physicochemical properties. The current study aimed to synthesize Au-Ag bimetallic nanoparticles using a low-cost and environmentally benign methodology utilizing Ac...

Effects of Hederacoside C and α-Hederin on Fat Browning in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

White adipose tissue (WAT) stores excess energy in the form of triglycerides, whereas brown adipose tissue (BAT) expends energy.Consequently, the browning of WAT has emerged as a promising strategy to alleviate obesity.Hederacoside C (HDC) and α-hederin (AHD), compounds derived f...

Spatially Constrained 3D Scene Graphs for Scene-Grounded Subtask Generation

3D scene graphs connect spatial perception with high-level language reasoning, but unverified false-positive groundings can impair downstream subtask generation. We propose a feed-forward, spatially constrained framework that grounds task-relevant objects and generates position-a...

Tailoring Electronic Structure of NbB 2 Nanorods Through Selenium Incorporation for Synergistically Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution and Triboelectric Energy Harvesting

ABSTRACT The sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) kinetics of non‐noble‐metal catalysts remain a major challenge for efficient hydrogen production. Herein, selenium‐doped niobium diboride (Se‐NbB 2 ) nanorods were synthesized via a molten‐salt‐assisted route followed by mic...

From stem cell therapy to precision regenerative cardiology: integrating the gut microbiota and multi-omics in myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction (MI) remains a major cause of heart failure because extensive cardiomyocyte loss exceeds the limited regenerative capacity of the adult heart. Adult progenitor cell- and mesenchymal stem cell-based therapies promote cardiac repair predominantly through parac...

The Traditional Medicine Gamisoyosan Mitigates IBS Symptoms by Regulating Inflammatory and Pain Mechanisms

Background Gamisoyosan (GSS) is a traditional herbal medicine composed of nine medicinal ingredients and has been widely used for the treatment of various diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders. However, its therapeutic effects on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the un...