Kunming University of Science and Technology

Digital communication and narrative governance in BRICS healthcare: a website media analysis of public hospital vision and mission statements

Abstract: This study conducts a qualitative thematic analysis of vision and mission statements from leading publicly listed hospitals in BRICS countries-Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa-to explore institutional health priorities and strategic orientations. Drawing o...

Efficient Removal of Phosphides from Yellow Phosphorus Tail Gas Using Phosphate Rock Powder as a Dephosphorization Agent

Abstract Yellow phosphorus tail gas, containing over 90% CO gas, serves as a high-quality fuel resource. Nevertheless, the phosphoric acid produced by the combustion of PH3 can corrode the gas-fired boilers. Herein, we propose an in situ dephosphorization strategy using fluidized...

A Dual Task Learning Framework for Multitype Bridge Condition Assessment Using UAV Imagery

Abstract Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery combined with artificial intelligence offers unprecedented potential to improve bridge health monitoring, reducing reliance on labor-intensive and potentially hazardous manual inspections. However, the diversity of bridge types and d...

Ethical investment dynamics in emerging economies: an assessment of key determinants across the top financial firms in BRICS markets

Abstract: Ethical investment has gained increasing importance in emerging economies; however, how financial institutions strategically communicate ethical investment priorities remains underexplored. This study investigates ethical investment dynamics in BRICS countries by conduc...

The ethics of influence: organizational culture as a moderator of leadership style in agile projects

Abstract: This research investigates the moderating role of organizational culture (OC) in shaping the relationship between leadership style and project performance (PP), with a specific focus on despotic and transformational leadership. Through a dual study model the data was co...

ANGPTL4 is a hypoxia associated candidate linked to immune and vascular phenotypes in ccRCC

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is characterized by prominent vascularization and cellular heterogeneity, but reliable biomarkers for angiogenesis and response to targeted therapy remain limited. In this study, transcriptomic data from GEO cohorts (GSE53757, GSE66271, GSE...

Ethical agency and worker precarity amid polycrisis: a protest narrative analysis

Abstract: This study explores the ethical dimensions of worker precarity and protest agency in the context of ongoing polycrisis conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Drawing upon publicly available protest videos from various occupational groups-such as healthcare, education...

Does international collaborative R&D expand the boundaries of regional low-carbon innovation?

Amid intense market competition, this study examines how international collaborative R&D influences the boundaries of regional low-carbon innovation. Using the “Behavior-Capability-Outcome” analytical framework and provincial panel data for China’s manufacturing industry from 201...

Effect of silica-to-alumina ratio on hydrocarbon adsorption–desorption properties of Ag/ZK-5 Zeolites for gasoline cold-start emission control

Cold-start hydrocarbon (HC) emissions from gasoline engines remain a critical challenge in automotive exhaust purification, as three-way catalytic converters remain inactive below their light-off temperature. Ag-modified zeolites are promising HC trap materials, yet the structure...

Preparation and properties of calcium sulfate whisker reinforced meta-aramid composite paper

Electronic devices’ increasing power density and lightweighting demand drive interest in paper-based composites with excellent mechanical, flame-retardant, and electrical insulation. Meta-aramid (PMIA) paper offers high thermal stability but suffers from limited strength and comp...

Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction Ameliorates Cachexia in Lung Cancer Mice Through Regulating Amino Acid Metabolism: Insights From Transcriptomics, Metabolomics and Experimental Validation

ABSTRACT The effects and mechanisms of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction (HGWD) in cancer cachexia remain unclear. We generated an in vivo cachexia model by implanting Lewis lung carcinoma cells into mice and treated animals with HGWD. We evaluated muscle function using grip strength...

Selective depression of chalcopyrite by 2-mercapto-5-benzimidazolesulfonic acid sodium salt for the flotation separation of Cu–Mo sulfides

The flotation separation of chalcopyrite from molybdenite is hindered by their comparable floatability in the presence of collectors. In this work, 2-mercapto-5-benzimidazolesulfonic acid sodium salt (MBS) was proposed as a selective chalcopyrite depressant in Cu–Mo flotation usi...

Solar Cycle Key Node Prediction Using NodeFusion

The solar cycle (SC) is an important timescale for describing the long-term evolution of solar activity, and understanding its evolutionary patterns is of great significance for space weather research and related applications. However, due to the complex nonlinear nature of solar...

Intranasal delivery of BMP2/6 recombinant proteins attenuating Parkinsonian pathology-induced neuronal degeneration

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by the progressive degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons (DAn), which highlights the importance of neuroprotective strategies that target critical pathways for DAn maintenance. The BMP2/6-SMAD1 signaling axis plays a pivotal...

Beyond the Dominant Geological Metal(loid): Co-Occurring Metal(loid)s Are Linked to Microbial Assembly and Resistomes in Mercury-Enriched Soils

Abstract High geological background regions are naturally enriched with multiple, typically low bioavailability metal(loid)s. Superimposed mining, smelting, and agricultural inputs create complex yet poorly studied environments. Using metagenomics, we profiled bacterial community...

RkMsn4, a zinc finger transcription factor, regulates carotenoid and lipid metabolism to enhance tolerance to environmental stress in Rhodosporidium kratochvilovae

ABSTRACT Red yeasts serve as indispensable microbial resources for the production of carotenoids and lipids; however, environmental stress factors often limit their performance during industrial fermentation. The zinc-finger transcription factors Msn2/Msn4 act as central regulato...

From interface engineering to recycling-oriented design: A review of oxide-based all-solid-state batteries

All-solid-state lithium batteries based on oxide solid electrolytes have attracted extensive attention due to their high safety, wide electrochemical stability window, excellent thermal stability and superior mechanical strength. However, their practical application is still limi...

Agricultural Reuse of Phosphogypsum in Contrasting Soils: Wheat Yield, Potentially Toxic Element Uptake, and Soil Microbial Community Responses

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a high-volume industrial by-product that is receiving increasing attention as an alternative soil amendment. This study presents a two-year pot experiment evaluating the effects of PG on spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown on two contrasting soils: an...

Unexpectedly High Levels of Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals in Barbecued Foods: An Overlooked Source

Abstract Environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) are recognized oxidative stressors, but existing research focuses predominantly on inhalable particles. Thermally carbonized foods represent a potentially major, yet unexplored, dietary EPFR pathway. Here, we quantified EP...

From Destruction to Reconstruction: Substrate-Driven Biosynthesis of Antioxidants from Antibiotic Residues in Hyperthermophilic Composting

Abstract The accumulation of tetracycline (TC) in organic fertilizers poses severe risks by fostering antibiotic resistance in soil ecosystems. Hyperthermophilic composting effectively mitigates these threats, achieving nearly complete TC removal via thermal selection. Although p...