Hubei University of Technology

A Traceable Design-Translation Framework for Intergenerational Social Sustainability Through Mutual Learning: Illustration Through a Home-Gardening Product Concept

This study develops a traceable design-translation framework linking intergenerational social-sustainability concerns, mutual-learning mechanisms, user needs, and product-design elements, and illustrates its application through a home-gardening product concept for grandparent–gra...

A Two-Stage Controller Placement Approach for Software-Defined Networking: Toward Metaheuristic-Driven Multi-Objective Optimization

Software-defined networking (SDN) decouples the control plane from the data plane, enabling centralized network management and programmability. However, as the network scale continues to expand, a single controller becomes a performance bottleneck and a single point of failure. T...

Ovarian tumor domain-containing protein 1 deficiency attenuates metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by promoting the ubiquitination of HSP90α in hepatocytes

Abstract Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide, yet approved pharmacotherapies remain limited. The ovarian tumor domain-containing protein 1 (OTUD1) has been implicated in metabolic regulation, but i...

Comparative mechanistic effects of different non-ferrous metallurgical solid waste slags on beta-hemihydrate phosphogypsum: Insights into hydration kinetics, microstructural evolution and environmental compatibility

Phosphogypsum (PG) and non-ferrous metallurgical solid waste slags (NMSWS) are stockpiled, creating environmental risks and requiring safe utilization. Beta-hemihydrate phosphogypsum (β-HPG)-based composite binders were prepared by partially replacing β-HPG with four NMSWS: coppe...

Site-Selective Fe Incorporation in Layered Polar α-In2Se3: Crystal-Chemical Control of Localized Spin States and Ferroic Responses

Abstract Site-selective transition-metal incorporation provides a crystal-chemical route for tuning local bonding, spin states, and ferroic responses in layered inorganic chalcogenides. Here, Fe-incorporated α-In2Se3 is investigated to clarify how Fe site preference and spatial d...

CCS deployment policy choices under regional heterogeneity: Economy-wide impacts and spillovers in China

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical for decarbonizing the fossil-energy power sector, the world's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. However, how deployment responsibilities should be allocated across heterogeneous regions to deliver economy-wide economic and en...

Frequency-Domain Asymptotic Synchronization Criteria for Delayed Fuzzy BAM Neural Networks Under Novel Controllers

This paper studies the asymptotic synchronization problem for drive-response delayed fuzzy bidirectional associative memory (BAM) neural networks via a frequency-domain approach. The network model explicitly retains fuzzy logic operations—fuzzy AND and fuzzy OR—in its connection...

Mixed-Connectivity GeS4 Framework for Wavelength-Dependent Linear Dichroism in Layered GeS2

Abstract Polyhedral connectivity offers a crystal-chemical route for understanding anisotropic properties in low-symmetry solids. Here, layered monoclinic GeS2 is investigated as a mixed-connectivity tetrahedral system composed of corner-sharing Ge−S−Ge bridges and edge-sharing G...

Sclareol Production Driven by Advanced Synthetic Biology Strategies

Abstract Sclareol, a plant-derived diterpene, holds significant industrial value in perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Traditional production from Salvia sclarea or chemical synthesis has faced challenges such as low yield, high cost, and sustainability concerns. Recent...

I2M: a box-based detection framework for molecular structure recognition from images

Accurate recognition and reconstruction of chemical structures from molecular images is critical in cheminformatics, with applications spanning drug discovery, materials science, and patent analysis. However, much of this chemical matter exists in implicit forms that are not dire...

Developing hydrophobic patterned composite membranes for synchronous water and heat recovery to reduce CO2 capture energy demand

Abstract Simultaneous recovery of waste heat and water from stripped gas streams in CO 2 chemical absorption is vital for lowering energy penalties. This study reports a novel class of wettability patterned ceramic membranes fabricated via spray-coating commercial hydrophilic sub...

A Validated, explainable machine learning–based preoperative risk model for microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract Purpose This investigation aimed to develop and validate a diagnostic algorithm for preoperatively assessing the likelihood of microvascular invasion (MVI) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods Clinical and pathological information of patients with HCC...

The Influence of Immersion Duration on Erosion Differentiation Along Riverbanks in the Middle Yangtze River

ABSTRACT The middle reaches of the Yangtze River, especially the Jiujiang region with unconsolidated soil, suffer frequent erosion‐induced collapses, yet the mechanism by which immersion duration regulates soil properties and drives differential erosion remains unclear. To addres...

Hepatocyte OTUD1 promotes hepatic stellate cell activation and liver fibrosis by stabilizing HSP90β

Crosstalk between parenchymal and nonparenchymal cells of the liver mediates the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). Activated HSCs transform into myofibroblasts and produce the extracellular matrix (ECM), and massive ECM accumulation can affect liver function and eventu...

Sustainable Design Strategies for Human–Cat Shared Furniture in Compact Apartments: An Integrated SOR–Kano–FBS Approach

As urban housing becomes increasingly compact and companion animals become more deeply integrated into domestic life, human–cat cohabitation presents design challenges related to spatial efficiency, furniture wear, maintenance, and everyday coexistence. This study examines shared...

Experimental study on CO2 flooding for enhanced oil recovery in ultra-low permeability reservoirs of the Songliao Basin

<title>Abstract</title> The Daqingzijing Oilfield in the Songliao Basin is characterized by low porosity and ultra-low permeability, exhibiting significant potential for CO ₂ flooding. To further clarify the impact of different CO ₂ injection methods on enha...

Effects of Electronic Layout and Beam Design on High-Speed Dynamic Characteristics of FFF 3D Printers

High-speed Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printers are prone to nozzle vibration caused by moving-part inertia, frame flexibility, and modal coupling during high-acceleration motion, which can reduce deposition-trajectory stability. This study evaluates the dynamic adaptability...

Geosynthetic reinforcement and drainage in fine-grained embankments under rainfall

The increasing use of locally sourced fine-grained soils in embankment construction increases susceptibility to rainfall-induced instability due to low permeability, high water retention and limited shear strength. This study investigates the coupled reinforcement–drainage behavi...