Ningbo University

Temporal‐Targeted Accelerated 40 Hz tACS Enhances Cognitive Function and Network Integration in Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

ABSTRACT The temporal lobes are key hubs for memory and cognition. Although 40 Hz transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) has shown potential cognitive benefits, evidence for accelerated bilateral temporal stimulation remains limited. This study aims to evaluate its c...

Pyropia haitanensis cultivation enhances water quality and reshapes microbial communities in coastal water and connected aquaculture ponds

Seaweed cultivation offers nature-based bioremediation for aquaculture effluents, yet its cascading effects on microbial ecosystems remain poorly understood. This study evaluated Pyropia haitanensis cultivation impacts across four phenological stages in nearshore marine (Cultivat...

Semantic-guided multi-scale spatio-temporal imputation network for iron ore sintering process

The sintering process is a critical stage in iron and steel production, where downstream optimization relies on sensor-collected process data. However, missing data frequently occur in industrial environments, and accurate imputation is challenging due to complex spatio-temporal...

Assessment and detection of nucleotide excision repair capability in human cells: a critical review of current functional methods

DNA, as the blueprint of the cell, is continuously subjected to damage by chemicals and radiation. Such damage can lead to cell death or mutations, potentially resulting in diseases such as cancer. Fortunately, cells possess various mechanisms to repair different types of DNA dam...

Threshold-dependent relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ and α-tocopherol in children aged 0–11 years: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D₃) and α-tocopherol (Vitamin E) are lipophilic micronutrients that co-regulate key physiological processes in childhood, including immune function, antioxidant defense, and skeletal development. However, their interdependent dose-response relati...

Experimental investigation of inlet-temperature effects on energy separation in a Ranque–Hilsch vortex tube under pressure–temperature coupling

Inlet temperature directly determines the thermodynamic state of the working gas in a Ranque–Hilsch vortex tube (RHVT), but its role in pressure-driven energy separation remains insufficiently clarified, particularly under coupled variations in inlet pressure and cold mass fracti...

Prognostic value of dynamic changes in C‑reactive protein‑albumin ratio for patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage

Background To examine the predictive value of the C‑reactive protein‑albumin ratio (CAR) measured at distinct time points.Methods Multivariate logistic regression was applied to examine the links of CAR 1 (at admission), CAR 2 (7th day after admission), and ΔCAR (change between C...

A novel pepper mild mottle virus-based vector for high-efficiency gene expression and silencing in pepper (Capsicum annuum)

Abstract Background Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) is an economically important vegetable crop worldwide. However, progress in its functional genomics has been severely impeded by the low efficiency and time-consuming nature of stable genetic transformation. To address these limitati...

Arylamide-Ligated Scandium Bis(alkyl) Complexes in the Ring-Opening Polymerization of Trimethylene Carbonate: Comparing the Reactivity of Mono- Versus Dinuclear Complexes

Abstract Compared with mononuclear catalysts, dinuclear catalysts often exhibit synergistic effects between their two metal centers, offering unique advantages in enhancing catalytic performance. In this work, an alkyl elimination strategy was employed to synthesize novel arylami...

Dynamic Response of Reinforced Concrete T-Shaped Columns Under Blast Loading

To investigate the dynamic response and failure mechanisms of reinforced concrete (RC) T-shaped columns under blast loading, field blast tests on 1/2-scaled components were conducted in this study to systematically examine the effects of axial compression ratio and explosive char...

AI-enabled digital therapeutics in pharmacy practice: prescription software, medication optimization, safety surveillance, and future clinical positioning

INTRODUCTION: Digital therapeutics (DTx) are evidence-based software interventions that can function as therapeutic modalities, either independently or adjunctively, while artificial intelligence (AI) may support personalization, prediction, adaptive delivery, and safety monitori...

Phase change material-based thermal management systems for PEM fuel cell/battery hybrid electric vehicles: A comprehensive review

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell/battery hybrid electric vehicles (FCHEVs) require efficient thermal management because multiple onboard subsystems operate over different temperature ranges while exhibiting strong thermal interactions. Phase change materials (PCMs), owing to th...

Nitrogen-Stabilized Fe–Co Nanoclusters Supported on Mushroom-Residue-Derived Porous Carbon for Peroxymonosulfate Activation Toward Sulfadiazine Degradation

Addressing the environmental persistence and ecotoxicological risks of the antibiotic sulfadiazine (SDZ) in water bodies is a pressing concern. In this study, nitrogen-stabilized Fe–Co nanoclusters supported on mushroom-residue-derived N-doped porous carbon (FeCo/NPC-800) were fa...

Bioinspired Adhesives from Bio-Sourced Poly(amino acid)s Coacervates: Green and Tough

Abstract Green adhesives are gradually replacing traditional synthetic adhesives due to their eco-friendly properties and sustainability. However, the industrial applications of green adhesives are limited by their lower strength and higher cost. Here, inspired by sandcastle worm...

Habitual non-rearfoot strike pattern attenuates impact loading during level and uphill running but not during downhill running

This study aimed to investigate the effects of uphill running (UR) and downhill running (DR) on impact loading and lower extremity biomechanics in runners with different habitual foot strike patterns (FSPs). Twenty-one habitual non-rearfoot strike pattern (NRFS) runners and 21 ha...

Spatial heterogeneity driven by pollution shapes distinct microbial community assembly across six coastal bays of the Shandong Peninsula

Coastal bays are critical land-sea interfaces increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities, yet how pollution and trophic gradients shape microbial community assembly remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated spatial heterogeneity in environmental conditions and mic...

A Comparative Study of Lexical Inferencing During Text Reading: Evidence from Chinese–English–Japanese Trilinguals

Lexical inferencing (LIF) draws on multiple knowledge sources (KSs), but little is known about how the same multilingual readers report using these sources across different reading tasks. This exploratory study examined 31 Chinese–English–Japanese trilinguals who completed think-...

Self‐Filtering InGaN/GaN Multiple Quantum Wells Ultraviolet Photodetector With 12 nm Narrowband and 82 ns Ultrafast Response

ABSTRACT Ultraviolet (UV) detection technology is critically important in fields such as environmental monitoring and communications. However, conventional photodetectors struggle to achieve both narrowband spectral response and ultrafast operational speed simultaneously. Herein,...

Reinforcement learning-assisted walrus optimization algorithm for multi-equipment optimization in industrial cooling water systems

In industrial refrigeration plant cooling water systems, chillers, cooling water pumps, and cooling towers are strongly coupled, making independent equipment regulation insufficient for global optimality. Existing chiller plant control studies often insufficiently characterize cr...

Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Laser Processing: A Hybrid Paradigm for Extreme Surface Enhancement

ABSTRACT Traditional laser processing techniques offer many advantages, but they often encounter limitations such as heat‐affected zones, recast layers, residual tensile stresses, and poor surface finish. The integration of ultrasonic vibration (UV) presents a promising hybrid ap...