Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Star formation powers optical line emission from the CGM

Using integral field spectroscopy, we explore the disk-halo interface, or the inner circumgalactic medium (CGM), of individual galaxies by constructing and analyzing emission-line maps for a large sample (72) of normal, low-redshift galaxies spanning three orders of magnitude in...

Elevation Amplifies Carrier-Type Differences in Nitrogen Cycling and N 2 O Dynamics in Lake Biofilms

Abstract Lake biofilms are microbial habitats for nitrogen transformation, but how carrier type and elevation influence N2O dynamics remains unclear. We examined abiotic- and biotic-carrier biofilms from 12 lakes spanning 4–4272 m using anoxic incubations, 15N tracing, selective...

Genotype-phenotype correlations in HNF1B-associated disease: a systematic review

Multiple organ systems can be affected by pathogenic variants in the HNF1B gene, with renal phenotype usually being the initial presentation. However, the genotype-phenotype correlations in HNF1B -associated disease remain unclear. To further explore the genotype-phenotype correl...

Generational changes in lung function in adults from several world regions: results from the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease study

This study estimated birth cohort effects on lung function using BOLD (Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease) data from 28 569 adults born between 1902 and 1976 across 41 sites in 34 countries. Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV 1 ) and the FEV 1 /FVC...

The role of mTORC2/RICTOR in immune cells and inflammatory diseases

mTORC2, defined by its core component RICTOR, is a key regulator of immune cell function and inflammation, yet its roles have long been underappreciated due to lack of specific inhibitors and in vivo tools. This review summarizes the current understanding of mTORC2-specific signa...

Common SAEs and their impact on the prognosis of children treated with the CCCG-ALL-2015 protocol: a retrospective multicentre Chinese study

This study was intended to evaluate common serious adverse events (SAEs) and analyze their effects on the prognosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) children. We retrospectively collected the data of 7640 consecutive ALL children with/ without SAEs who were enrolled in CCCG-...

Dual role of Al2Y phase for heterogeneous microstructure and strength–plasticity synergy in Mg-Y-Al alloys via continuous squeeze casting-extrusion

In this paper, the effects of the content and morphology of Al 2 Y phase on the microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-1.5nY-nAl ( n = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0) alloys fabricated by continuous squeeze casting-extrusion(CSCE) process are investigated. The increase in the conten...

Achieving breakthrough high strength in AZ31 magnesium alloy bar via a novel single-pass extrusion process

AZ31 magnesium alloy generally suffers from insufficient room-temperature strength. Meanwhile, conventional processing routes offer limited strengthening efficiency, and severe plastic deformation (SPD) processes face difficulties in industrial upscaling. To address these bottlen...

Nano-wrinkle waveguides for programmable polariton channeling

Abstract The intrinsic planarity of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) polaritonic media inherently limits the lateral confinement of vdW polaritons. Here, we transcend this geometric limit by introducing a deterministic strategy to engineer non-planar nano-wrinkle waveguid...

ESG performance and financial performance in banks: a comparative analysis of China and the USA under environmental uncertainty and COVID-19

This paper investigates the relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and financial performance of banks in the two world’s largest economies, with the moderating impact of environmental uncertainty (e.g., “operational revenue volatility”) and C...

Mapping the scientific research on mesenchymal stromal cells and multiple myeloma: a bibliometric analysis

Abstract Objective This study aimed to map the global scientific research landscape concerning mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and multiple myeloma (MM) over the past two decades (2000–2025) using bibliometric analysis to identify publication trends, key contributors, research t...

The critical political economy of media and investigative journalism during Sri Lanka’s 2022 mass protests

This study examines how perceived life threats, legal challenges, and government pressure shape the effectiveness of investigative journalism during the 2022 mass protests in Sri Lanka. Grounded in the Critical Political Economy of Media framework, survey data from 200 journalist...

Residual lipid-related proteomic and metabolomic signatures associated with major adverse cardiovascular events after revascularization in peripheral artery disease

Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) remain at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) after lower-extremity revascularization. In contemporary practice, widespread lipid-lowering therapy may reduce the discriminatory value of conventional lipid paramete...

Bioinspired topology-physical-field co-driven design of multi-morphology TPMS lattices for load-bearing and thermal insulation

The trade-off between load-bearing capacity and thermal insulation limits lightweight multifunctional structures requiring both mechanical support and thermal protection. Inspired by the three-layer architecture of pomelo peel, this study proposes a bioinspired topology-physical-...

The Right Key for the Right Lock: How Government Response Methods and Demand Types Affect Citizen Satisfaction

ABSTRACT Faced with diverse and complex demands from citizens, the government has consistently sought ways to enhance its ability to respond. Metaphorically, citizens' needs can be viewed as locks, and the government requires keys to unlock them. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a...

Nonsmooth Gear-Contact Vibration Suppression Under Variable-Speed Operation Using Phase-Consistent Modelling and Bounded Line-of-Action Force Learning

Nonsmooth gear-contact vibration under variable-speed operation is strongly affected by mesh-phase evolution, backlash-induced contact switching, and unilateral tooth contact. This study investigates local line-of-action vibration suppression in a single-stage spur-gear pair perf...

Built Heritage Perception and Spatial Patterns of Tourist Affect in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, China: A Social Media–Based Assessment

Against the backdrop of the concurrent processes of tourism development, spatial commercialisation, and architectural heritage conservation, identifying tourists’ cognitive images of destinations and differences in textual valence provides an important basis for evaluating the qu...

Characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of patients with transthyretin amyloidosis: a large-scale, observational, retrospective study in China (OverTTuRe China)

Abstract Background Evidence remains limited on disease journey for transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis in China. This study aims to analyse China data from OverTTuRe, an observational, retrospective, multi-country cohort study. Methods Data were extracted from medical records (2013...

Experimental study on the effect of vibration on local reverse polarity and current density distribution in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Vibrations impair the structural stability and water management of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). This induces uneven current density distribution (CDD) and triggers local reverse polarity (LRP) events. These phenomena further exacerbate performance deterioration a...

PLL‐g‐HPA Hydrogel Microneedles Loaded With Rhoifolin Target Macrophages to Alleviate Fibroblast Senescence for Diabetic Wound Healing

In this study, we demonstrate that during diabetic wound healing, interleukin-11 (IL-11) promotes the M1 polarization of macrophages, which subsequently triggers fibroblast senescence through the enhanced release of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-6. Notably, Rhoifolin (R...