Macau University of Science and Technology

Interpretable machine learning models for analyzing predictors of first-aid knowledge among older adults in Chinese communities: a cross-sectional survey study

This study aimed to investigate the current status of first aid knowledge and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults using machine learning (ML) models. This cross-sectional study recruited community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above. Face-to-fac...

Beyond Economic Benefit: How Justice, Empowerment, and Political Trust Shape Residents’ Support for Space Tourism

This study extends research explaining resident trust through cost–benefit evaluations of tourism development. In the context of space tourism development, a government-led initiative that offers residents limited participation and few direct benefits, we drew on Lefebvre’s right...

Revisiting feeling rules: how emotional labour fosters emotional capital among hospitality and tourism interns in Macao

While emotional labour is well-established in hospitality research, existing scholarship predominantly focuses on established employees, largely overlooking how organisational novices navigate professional socialisation. Specifically, how liminal cohorts like interns manipulate o...

Mechanistic Originsof Enhanced PET Hydrolase Activityfrom Molecular Dynamics and Deep Learning-Assisted Network Analysis

Abstract Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolase-based biodegradation offers a promising route for plastic waste remediation, yet the dynamic origins of high activity and their linkage across catalytic stages still require further elucidation. Here, we focus on the Leaf-Branch...

Encapsulated CsPbBr3 quantum dots with asymmetric chiral magneto-optoelectronic responses

Quantum emitters having non-trivial spin polarizations are highly demanded for chiral quantum devices and quantum photonic technologies. Here we investigate the magneto photoluminescence spectroscopy of perovskite quantum dots encapsulated in silica and report an observation of c...

The efficacy of stem cell therapy: cells or their microenvironment?

The therapeutic outcomes of stem cell therapy are determined not solely by cellular potency alone, but also by the receptiveness of the host microenvironment. Despite continuous progress in stem cell quality control and functional optimization technologies, inconsistent outcomes...

Spatiotemporal prediction of two-dimensional surface deformation in gas field incorporating MSBAS-InSAR and deep learning

Continuous extraction-induced deformation from oil and gas fields can trigger destructive geological hazards, significantly threatening underground infrastructure safety. Therefore, reliable surface deformation prediction is crucial for early warning of potential risks in oil and...

Tensile Behaviors of Textile Grid–Reinforced One-Part Engineered Geopolymer Composites

Abstract This study developed and characterized textile grid–reinforced one-part engineered geopolymer composites (TR-OPEGCs) via experimental tests (including flow table, compression, direct tension, and textile-reinforced tensile tests) and numerical approaches, focusing on the...

Single‐Cell Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Reveal Glutamate Dehydrogenase as a Central Regulator of Nitrogen Metabolic Remodeling During Alkalinity Adaptation in Crustaceans

ABSTRACT Alkaline environments disrupt ammonia excretion and challenge nitrogen metabolism in aquatic invertebrates, but the underlying cellular mechanisms remain unclear. To elucidate the adaptive mechanisms of crustaceans in highly alkaline environments, the responses of Macrob...

Symbolic or Substantive? The Impact of Managerial Climate Awareness on Firms' Sustainability

ABSTRACT This study examines whether managerial climate awareness contributes to symbolic or substantive sustainability of Chinese publicly listed firms. We find that only when managers' climate awareness is high enough will they significantly drive firms toward substantive susta...

Antecedents and outcomes of corporate digital social responsibility in hospitality and tourism: a systematic review and integrative framework

This study synthesises corporate digital social responsibility (CDSR) research in hospitality and tourism and proposes an integrative framework linking antecedents, digital design characteristics, mechanisms, and outcomes. Using structured search logic and PRISMA-aligned screenin...

Systematic review and meta analysis of self guided virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety

Self-guided virtual reality exposure therapy (SGVRET) may offer a scalable approach for social anxiety, but its independent effects remain uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA and Cochrane methodological guidance. Searches we...

Progressive degradation-aware distillation for robust indoor object detection

Indoor object detection in real-world deployments often suffers from severe performance degradation due to complex structural corruptions such as motion blur, sensor noise, and compression artifacts, which are exacerbated by low-resolution capture in resource-constrained settings...

Exploring in-service Chinese as a second language teachers’ cognition and stated practices in teaching intercultural communicative competence

Abstract The cultivation of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) has become an increasingly important objective in language education. The rapid global expansion of Chinese as a second language (CSL) education has highlighted a gap in research on how in-service CSL teache...