National Dong Hwa University

A Dichalcogenide-Protected Pt@Au12@Ag8 Nanocluster

Abstract Precise control over the location of heterometal atoms in alloy nanoclusters is essential for understanding how metal distribution governs superatomic structure and properties. Herein we show that PtAg20[S2P(OPr)2]12 (PtAg20) can serve as a structurally defined precursor...

Plasmon-Enhanced Copper Nanodendrites as Dual-Function SERS Substrates and Photoelectrochemical H2O2 Sensors

A facile, one-step galvanic replacement route was used to grow hierarchical copper nanodendrites (Cu NDs) directly on aluminum (Al) foil, providing a dual-function plasmonic platform for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and enzyme-free photoelectrochemical (PEC) detection...

The microstructure and some properties of the novel biomedical ZrTiFe alloy subjected to high-pressure torsion deformation

Abstract Zr- and Ti-based alloys, due to their excellent mechanical, physical, and biological properties, are increasingly used as biomaterials. Although these alloys have been used in medical applications for over 60 years, several issues remain associated with their use in this...

Climate resilience factors influencing coastal societies’ willingness to participate in protecting marine natural capital

Climate change and marine environmental degradation increasingly threaten coastal societies, marine biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods in vulnerable coastal regions. This study examines resilience-oriented transdisciplinary actions related to climate change impacts on coas...

Superinfection Exclusion Between Japanese Encephalitis Virus Genotypes I and III Occurs During Viral Entry

Superinfection exclusion occurs when a primary viral infection prevents subsequent infection of the same cell. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) comprises several genotypes that differ primarily in their envelope protein sequences, and a shift in predominance from genotype III (G...

Nonequilibrium Formation of Cyanophosphine (H2PCN)─The Simplest Phosphorus-Containing Nitrile─in Interstellar Ice Analogues

Abstract The detection of phosphorus-bearing molecules along with the high abundance of nitriles in interstellar and circumstellar environments suggests that phosphorus-containing nitriles may form under astrophysical conditions; however, their formation mechanisms have remained...

Reframing sustainability through feminist political economy: A systematic review of gendered power and environmental governance in the Global South

This study systematically reviews the literature on Feminist Political Economy (FPE) and Environmental Governance (EG) in the Global South to uncover how gendered power relations shape sustainability outcomes. Using the PRISMA framework, this review analyzes peer-reviewed, Englis...

Critical response to “grief and spirituality: main issues and implications for generalist social work and its framework guideline”

This letter critically responds to Kaňák’s article on grief and spirituality in generalist social work. While the article offers a useful bibliometric map and a practice-oriented framework, it risks overextending conclusions from a narrow Web of Science corpus and underdeveloping...

Do fiscal rules limit fiscal space?

This paper examines the relationship between fiscal rules and fiscal space in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies during 1980–2020. Using cross-country empirical methods, we find that fiscal rules reduce fiscal space, contrary to conventional expectations. We argue that this refl...

Block Copolymer-Stabilized Complex Emulsions for Flow-Injection Detection of Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Multiple-Well Flow Chips

Abstract Rapid, field-deployable screening methods are needed for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), particularly in high-load and non-potable water streams. Here, we report a responsive complex-emulsion platform in which acid-reactive block copolymers (BCPs) stabilize h...