Hefei University of Technology

Isoform Ratio Rather than Total Content Determines Nonlinear Bioactivity of Red Kidney Bean Phytohemagglutinin in Mice

Abstract Red kidney bean phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is an isolectin system of erythroagglutinating (PHA-E) and leucoagglutinating (PHA-L) subunits, but the biological significance of the natural ratio remains unclear. Here, natural PHA fractions with stepwise PHA-E/PHA-L ratios (N1...

The Temperature Response of Suspension Bridge Cables Under Vehicle Fires: A Large-Scale Pool Fire Experiment with Polyethylene and Gasoline

Suspension cables and main cables (collectively referred to as cables) on both sides of suspension bridges are critical load-bearing components that determine overall structural stability. Cables are directly exposed to fires when burning vehicles stop in emergency or slow lanes,...

From System Characteristics to Online Learning Satisfaction: An Outcome-Oriented Learning Experience Pathway for AI-Based E-Learning Systems in Higher Education

Artificial intelligence is becoming deeply embedded in higher education, yet how the characteristics of AI-based e-learning systems relate to students’ perceived learning effectiveness and satisfaction remains insufficiently understood. This study examines the relationships of AI...

Regulating Hard Segment Aggregation in Polyurethane Elastomers via Multiple Hydrogen Bonding Motifs for Enhanced Mechanical Properties

Abstract Controlling aggregation of soft and hard segments is a prevalent strategy to improve the mechanical performance of polyurethane elastomers, yet the regulatory actions of hydrogen bonding motifs governing the size and spatial distribution of hard and soft segments remain...

Molecular Characterization of Water-Column and Sedimentary Dissolved Organic Matter in Coal Mining Subsidence Areas

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the water column and sediments in coal mining subsidence areas considerably affects the carbon cycle and ecological environment. This study analyzed the spectral characteristics, material composition, and molecular transformation of DOM in the wa...

Model Falsification for Predicting Dynamical Responses of Uncertain Structural Systems

Abstract Accurate prediction of the dynamical response of a structural system depends on appropriate modeling of that system. However, modeling becomes increasingly challenging when numerous candidate models are available to describe the system behavior. Although different model...

A data-driven framework for predicting mechanical properties of coal–rock composites in deep mining

Abstract The depletion of shallow coal resources necessitates the advancement of deep mining operations, where accurate prediction of coal–rock composite mechanical behavior is critical for disaster prevention. This study systematically develops and evaluates a machine learning (...

Study on the Performance Degradation and Three-Dimensional Pore Structure Evolution of Synchronous Grouting Material for Subsea Shield Tunnels Under Long-Term Natural Seawater Corrosion

The synchronous grouting layer in subsea shield tunnels is continuously exposed to seawater during long-term service. Sustained migration and diffusion of seawater ions can induce deterioration of the pore structure and degradation of mechanical properties, thereby diminishing th...

Artificial Intelligence Empowering High‐Efficiency Recognition of Orbital Angular Momentum Modes for Optical Communication: A Review

ABSTRACT Orbital angular momentum (OAM) based Free‐space optical (FSO) communication has gained considerable research interest due to its potential for increasing spectral efficiency and channel capacity. Nevertheless, recognition of OAM modes in realistic FSO communication syste...

Commodity WiFi Can Capture Your Respiration Even the Motion Interference Exists

As one widely used wireless technique, WiFi has the potential to perform non-contact monitoring of respiration. While pioneering works have demonstrated promising performance, they inevitably ignore the impact of pervasive motion interference caused by non-target body areas or ne...

Enhancing Pore-Water Drainage in Coastal Soft Soils: Enzymatic Degradation and Hydraulic Performance of Straw-PLA Vertical Drains

Prefabricated vertical drains are critical for accelerating pore-water pressure dissipation and consolidating water-saturated soft soils in coastal and riverine environments. Straw drainage boards, composed of agricultural straw and polylactic acid (PLA), offer an alternative to...

Developmental trajectories and associated factors of cardiovascular disease risk among chinese miners: a 5-year prospective cohort study

To examine temporal patterns in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among miners, identify distinct latent trajectory classes, and evaluate factors associated with trajectory membership. We analyzed data from a miner health cohort in Huaibei, Anhui Province, China. Of 4,560 miners...

Machine learning enhanced prediction of optical properties via reverse Monte Carlo method

We present a machine learning (ML) approach for the accelerated extraction of optical properties from the experimental reflection electron energy loss spectroscopy (REELS) spectra by the reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) method. Taking platinum (Pt) as an example, experimental REELS spec...

Gate-imprinted memory and light-induced erasure of superconductivity at KTaO3-based interfaces

Realizing non-volatile control of superconductivity is a key step toward integrating memory and quantum functionality in future information technologies. KTaO₃-based heterostructures uniquely host interfacial two-dimensional superconductivity and quantum paraelectric lattice back...

Intermittent fasting promotes plaque regression and activates the BMAL1–MERTK efferocytosis axis

Abstract Background Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease can progress despite intensive lipid lowering, highlighting the need to identify local mechanisms that remodel established plaques. Intermittent fasting may engage metabolic, circadian, and immune pathways relevant to thi...

Ultrasound‐Driven Interfacial Electron Modulation Reprograms Mitochondrial Metabolism for Glioblastoma Therapy

Glioblastoma (GBM) remains difficult to treat because the restrictive blood-brain barrier (BBB), the hypoxic tumor microenvironments, and mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC)-driven metabolic adaptability jointly limit therapeutic delivery and efficacy. Selective disrupti...

Deep Learning-based Seismic Reflectivity Estimation by Pre-training on Labeled Synthetic Data and Physics-guided Fine-tuning in Field Data

Summary Reflectivity estimation aims to enhance the resolution of seismic data, providing crucial support for the detailed inversion of reservoir parameters. We propose a method that combines supervised pre-training with synthetic data and physics-guided fine-tuning in field data...

Massive-scale unlabeled field and labeled synthetic seismic datasets of global shelf-edge clinothems

Summary Seismic stratigraphic interpretation of shelf-edge clinothems is essential for revealing tectonic evolution, paleoclimate change, depositional dynamic conditions, and hydrocarbon generation and accumulation during basin filling. However, traditional interpretation methods...

Ferromagnetic Coupling in Dual‐Atom Nanozymes Enables Spin‐Favorable Catalase‐Like Catalysis for Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy

ABSTRACT Iron dual‐atom (Fe DA) nanozymes, structurally analogous to natural catalase, exhibit promising catalase‐like (CAT‐like) activity, yet further improving their catalytic performance and elucidating the underlying mechanism remain major challenges. Herein, we developed a c...

Capacitance-Based Characterization of Air-Void Distribution in Asphalt Mixtures Using a Saturated Reference Field

Air-void distribution is an important internal characteristic of asphalt mixtures, as it affects compaction quality, moisture susceptibility, permeability, and long-term pavement durability. Conventional air-void testing methods generally provide only an average volumetric parame...