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Hefei University of Technology
Recent research
- AI & ComputingOpen access
Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in natural language understanding and reasoning. However, their performance in multi-turn dialogues within specialized domains, such as chemical engineering, remains limited due to the lack of high-quality, co...
- Health & Medicine
Milk fat globule epidermal growth factor 8 (MFG-E8) is a multifunctional glycoprotein that coordinates efferocytosis, inflammatory resolution, angiogenesis, and matrix remodeling during tissue repair. In ischemic and inflammatory microenvironments, endogenous MFG-E8 is functional...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
ABSTRACT Traditional seismic damage assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers relies on costly finite element (FE) simulations and subjective manual inspections. This study proposes a physics-guided conditional generative adversarial network (PG-CGAN) for continuous and...
- Engineering & Technology
ABSTRACT Rifts host a substantial proportion of the world's hydrocarbon resources because lithospheric extension commonly generates sustained subsidence, thick sedimentary fills and laterally connected migration systems that enhance petroleum‐system efficiency. In transform‐modif...
- Physics & SpaceOpen access
Decoherence-protected entangling gates in a silicon carbide quantum node
Solid-state color centers are promising candidates for nodes in quantum network architectures. However, realizing scalable and fully functional quantum nodes-comprising both processor and memory qubits with high-fidelity universal gate operations-remains a central challenge in th...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Seismic-induced track irregularity (STI) is the key factor affecting train safety in high-speed railway bridges. Due to its high-dimensional spatial characteristics, direct prediction of STI may reduce modeling efficiency and prediction accuracy. More importantly, few existing mo...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Over the past several decades, the conceptual basis for carbon isotope tracing has steadily matured. The method’s high specificity and sensitivity have established it as a robust, widely adopted tool across soil, vegetation, ecology, and environmental research. This paper surveys...
- Engineering & Technology
Conformal PAA-Modified SnO2 Interfacial Layer for Efficient and Stable Sb2S3 Solar Cells
Abstract Sb2S3 is a promising thin-film photovoltaic absorber owing to its suitable band gap, high absorption coefficient, and earth-abundant composition. However, its performance remains limited by defect-induced carrier recombination and interfacial inhomogeneity at the electro...
- Engineering & Technology
Abstract Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), a layered lithium-ion battery cathode material, undergoes pronounced chemical and structural reprogramming at the plant interface. Here we show that root-associated conditions convert LCO nanosheets into a high-aspect-ratio needle-like state w...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Underwater ship recognition is fundamentally challenged by acoustic complexity and limited labeled data. This paper proposes a physics-driven multidimensional feature fusion (MDFF) framework via auditory-inspired cross-attention learning. Rather than relying on isolated acoustic...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Heritage conservation has traditionally privileged what can be seen, yet the continuity and authenticity of historic environments also depend on what can be heard. Place-specific sounds can embody cultural memory, everyday practices, and local character, but their role in heritag...
- Biology
Cell Cryoisolation and Cryopreservation without Any Organic Solvent
Abstract Cell isolation and banking face challenges, balancing cryoprotective efficacy, functional preservation, and isolation purity, requiring innovative approaches with specificity, scalability, and native functionality. We developed a transformative platform based on DNA nano...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Abstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is highly prevalent and recurrent, but current clinical care focuses mainly on symptom reduction, overlooking the individual’s capacity for psychological resilience which is a key factor for long-term recovery. Traditional resil...
- Engineering & Technology
Abstract Electrochemical energy storage systems that perform reliably under low temperatures are crucial for applications in transportation, renewable energy buffering, and devices in harsh climates. Alloy-type anodes, particularly bismuth (Bi), are promising for low-temperature...
- Biology
Abstract Bovine bone is a collagen-rich byproduct with potential for producing osteogenic peptides. A recombinant collagenase was heterologously expressed in Escherichia coliBL21(DE3), purified, and characterized. The enzyme showed a specific activity of 231.05 U/mg and hydrolyze...
- Society & Economics
Improving Competitiveness: A Freelancer-Centric Approach for Recommending Reskilling Strategies
Online labor markets play a vital role in connecting freelancers and employers worldwide. While most existing methods focus on helping employers find the best candidates, relatively little research addresses freelancer-centric approaches. In this study, we propose a freelancer-ce...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Major railway disruptions, such as city-wide disasters, in hub areas often persist for a long time and affect multiple routes simultaneously. Original railway schedules, including line plans, timetables, and rolling stock dispatching, become invalid and require strategic replanni...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
MG2CL: Multi-Granularity Graph Contrastive Learning for Skeleton-Based Action Recognition
Skeleton-based action recognition has gained increasing attention as a robust alternative to RGB-based methods due to its resilience to background clutter and lighting variations. Existing approaches have achieved notable progress, particularly with graph-based models that captur...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
With the large-scale integration of Class B distributed photovoltaic power sources without fault-tolerant capabilities, the “pulse blocking-recovery” transient behavior during power grid faults has become a key factor affecting the frequency and voltage stability of the system. T...
- Engineering & Technology
To achieve remanufacturing of damaged alloy steel stamping die, laser cladding repair technology has emerged. However, conventional laser cladding repair may result in an increase in porosity and microcracks on the surface undergoing repair. The present study investigated the pot...