Nanyang Technological University

Optic nerve head blood flow autoregulation during isometric exercise in primary open‐angle glaucoma assessed by laser speckle flowgraphy

Abstract Purpose To assess optic nerve head blood flow (ONHBF) autoregulation in patients with early‐ to moderate‐stage primary open‐angle glaucoma (POAG) and age‐ and sex‐matched healthy controls using laser speckle flowgraphy (LSFG) and isometric handgrip exercise. Methods In t...

On the Eve of the LLM-Driven Revolution in Deductive Verification over Rich Logics

This article is from the introductory chapter of the author’s PhD thesis at Nanyang Technological University.

Physics-Embedded Probabilistic Inverse Learning of Heterogeneous Consolidation Parameters from Sparse Multisource Data

Abstract Geotechnical properties that govern consolidation behavior, such as the coefficient of consolidation, are spatially heterogeneous and exhibit strong site-specific variability. Reliable estimation of their spatial distribution from sparse field measurements remains a majo...

Synthetic data to explore transcriptional regulation of differentially expressed genes in ovarian cancer

In major diseases like cancer, many genes are dysregulated. While differential expression (DE) analyses help identify these genes, they do not reveal the transcriptional regulatory landscape between control and disease states. Here, we developed a process-driven model based on ge...

On the Eve of the LLM-Driven Revolution in Deductive Verification over Rich Logics

This article is from the introductory chapter of the author’s PhD thesis at Nanyang Technological University.

P1.156. Outcomes of Curative Esophagectomy in Octogenarians vs Non-Octogenarians With Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer Background Esophageal cancer (EC) poses a growing global challenge in the context of an aging population. Evidence on the role of curative esophagectomy in octogenarians is limited. This study aims to compa...

Overwhelmed and Exhausted: Exploring the Antecedents and Outcomes of Information Fatigue Through the Stressor-Strain-Outcome Model

Despite digital platforms increasingly optimizing for engagement, less work has addressed how users experience and adapt to the resulting fatigue. This qualitative study employs the Stressor-Strain-Outcome (SSO) model to investigate information fatigue in digital environments. Fo...

A flat-band perspective on the boson peak in amorphous solids

The boson peak is a characteristic anomaly of amorphous solids broadly defined as a low-energy excess in the density of states and heat capacity compared to the textbook predictions of Debye theory. The origin of this anomaly has long been the subject of ongoing debate and remain...

LazyHMC: Hamiltonian Monte Carlo Simulation for Lazy, Infinite Dimensional Probabilistic Programs

Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (HMC) is a successful generic inference method in probabilistic programming, but in its ordinary formulation it needs gradients and finite-dimensional parameter spaces. In Haskell, lazy evaluation lets probabilistic programs express stochastic processes an...

Engineering Hidden Ferroelectric‐Like Distortion for Ultralow Thermal Conductivity in Polar van der Waals Tetradymite

ABSTRACT Ferroelectric‐like polar structures enable diverse functionalities through coupling with charge and phonon transport. Although effective in modulating thermal conductivity, the rational design of novel polar materials with intrinsically low thermal conductivity via ferro...

Toward federated large language models in medicine: a parameter-efficient framework for privacy-preserving, multi-institutional adaptation

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly adapted for medical applications, but most are trained using data from a single institution because privacy and governance constraints prevent multi-institutional data sharing. As a result, these models often generalize poorly across...

Redefining liver health: a multidimensional approach to preventing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a rapidly escalating global health challenge driven by complex interactions among metabolic regulation, nutrition, immune signalling, gut microbiota, and environmental exposures. Current disease-centric frameworks priorit...

3D digitization of ancient city walls based on structured light scanning

To support the management and conservation of ancient city walls, high-quality 3D digital documentation should be systematically integrated into heritage documentation and monitoring processes. This paper presents a high-definition, large-scale 3D digitization method for ancient...

Cooperative and collective quantum light emission from perovskite superball superstructures

Superfluorescence (SF), the coherent light burst from synchronized quantum emitters, has been demonstrated in perovskite quantum dot superlattices. However, limited control over self-assembly, heterogeneity and emitter properties has hindered systematic exploration of cooperative...

Large language models as designers for autonomous research of anisotropic polymer thermocells

Flexible thermoelectric materials face a persistent trade-off between output power and mechanical robustness. Here, we report OmniMat, a large language model-driven framework that designs experimental protocols in a human-in-the-loop workflow without relying on structured task-sp...

Integrating Mixed Reality with Key Digital Technologies for Elevating On-Site Construction Efficiency: An Integrative Review and Framework

Abstract The global architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector faces a persistent productivity paradox characterized by stagnant growth, frequent schedule overruns, and slow digital adoption. While the emergence of Construction 4.0 introduces automation and data ana...

Social capital and collaborative governance in rural areas of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has introduced direct elections and independent budgets at the rural level, increasing local autonomy in governance. Local community meetings provide an avenue for rural residents to engage directly with state officials. Such a conducive environment for collaboration b...

Influence of Interruptions on the Diagnosis Task Performance

ABSTRACT Digital nuclear power systems increasingly expose main control room (MCR) operators to multitasking and interruptions that disrupt cognitive resource allocation and threaten safety, yet the underlying mechanisms remain underexplored. This study conducted behavioral exper...

Cannabinoids suppress chemotherapy- and ionizing radiation-induced apoptosis of glioblastoma cells

Abstract Cancer patients are increasingly exposed to cannabinoids, the bioactive molecules produced by the Cannabis sativa La. plant. This trend is being driven by several factors: expanding cannabis legalization, FDA approval of select cannabinoids for the treatment of seizures...

When Metaphors Hurt or Heal: The Effects of Metaphor Use and Protagonist–Reader Similarity in Mental Illness Narratives on Stigma

= 522), the study finds that metaphor effectiveness highly depends on protagonist-reader similarity. Compared with literal narratives, war and journey metaphors increased hope and subsequently MI social interaction and MI help-seeking intentions, but only when protagonist-reader...