Ningbo University

Effect of Photobiomodulation‑Based LED on Myopia Control in Children: An Exploratory Randomized Clinical Trial

Laser-based repeated low-level red-light (RLRL) therapy may slow myopia progression, but evidence for lower-intensity noncoherent photobiomodulation-based light-emitting diode (PBM-LED) therapy remains limited. We evaluated its short-term efficacy and safety in children with myop...

Clinicopathologic analysis of multifocal myxopapillary ependymoma: report of 4 cases and literature review

Abstract Objective Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) stands as a rare variant of ependymoma, primarily found within the spinal cord and cauda equina regions. This article aims to delve into the clinical and pathological characteristics of multifocal myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE), s...

Association between ketogenic diet ratio and overactive bladder and nocturia among U.S. adults with hyperlipidemia: a multiple mediation analysis of metabolic, psychological, and frailty pathways

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. Its role in metabolic regulation has been widely studied. However, its metabolic impact in individuals with hyperlipidemia remains debated, with inconsistent evidence regarding lipid profiles, glycemic control, and inflamma...

Gender-Role Identity as Moderators Between Class Environment and Aggressive Behaviors Among Chinese Children

School violence is a major global public health issue that has received increased scrutiny in recent times. Prior studies have indicated that variations in aggressive behaviors among students are associated with factors such as gender-role identity and class atmosphere. However,...

RAD001-Adjuvanted Influenza Vaccine Synergizes With Anti–Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 Therapy to Enhance Antitumor Immunity in Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1–Low Murine Lung Cancer

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) have transformed lung cancer therapy, but their efficacy is often limited in tumors with low programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and immunologically “cold” tumor microenvironme...

Re-Evaluating AI Nativeness: Competence Foundations, GenAI Use/Access Profiles, and Institutional Mediation

The notion of “AI natives” is increasingly used to describe young learners’ presumed ease with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), but the label often turns age and exposure into proxies for competence. This study re-examines that assumption through an exploratory seconda...

Phage vB_KpnM_NB cocktail synergizing with amikacin in inhibiting persister cells of Klebsiella pneumoniae

ABSTRACT The emergence of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPN) and antibiotic-tolerant persister cells poses a significant challenge to existing anti-infection therapies. Given the urgent need for sustainable alternatives to antibiotics, phage cocktails are emerging as...

Spatiotemporal Differentiation and Evolution of the Coupling Coordinated Development of Transportation, Population, and Ecology on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

Coupling coordination analysis provides a quantitative basis for balancing development and conservation in ecologically fragile regions; however, existing frameworks are predominantly designed for urban agglomerations and seldom integrate transportation, population, and ecology a...

Advances in transcranial alternating current stimulation and temporal interference stimulation for neuropsychiatric disorders: mechanisms, technical developments, and preclinical evidence

Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that modulates neural activity through frequency- and phase-dependent electrical currents and has shown potential for enhancing cognition and alleviating symptoms in neurological and p...

Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Lycopene on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Collegiate Badminton Players After High-Intensity Training

Objectives: This study aims to compare the effects of three interventions, namely hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, HBO combined with lycopene (LYC) supplementation, and natural recovery, on oxidative stress and inflammatory responses following high-intensity exercise. The goal is...

A Predictive Strength Model for Cu/Ni Nanolayered Composites with FCC Interfacial Layers Under Loading Parallel to the Interface

Nanolayered metallic composites exhibit ultra-high strength but suffer from inadequate ductility. Constructing interfacial layers becomes an effective strategy to enhance their strength and ductility. However, extensive experimental studies have focused on the strengthening and t...

Dietary folic acid coordinates growth and lipid metabolism through gut microbial and one-carbon networks in juvenile mud crab (Scylla paramamosain).

< 0.05), while reducing oxidative stress-tolerant, anaerobic, and potentially pathogenic bacteria in the intestine. These findings indicate that juvenile mud crab have a limited capacity for FA synthesis and require dietary supplementation. A dietary FA level of 4.26 mg/kg suppor...

Organic manganese as a functional micronutrient: Promoting metabolic health and sustainable growth in Litopenaeus vannamei.

< 0.05). In summary, although growth remained unaffected, organic Mn sources, particularly Mn-Gly and Mn-MHA, demonstrated superior bioavailability by enhancing antioxidant status, immune function, and hepatopancreas health as well as by regulating lipid metabolism.

Real‐Time LWIR Imaging and Ranging via 4D Light‐Field Metasurface‐Transformer Integrated Framework

ABSTRACT Real‐time ranging of thermal targets holds critical importance for defense, surveillance, and autonomous navigation, yet remains fundamentally constrained by the inherently low texture of thermal imagery. A metasurface‐Transformer architecture is presented to enable mono...

A New Prediction Method of the Constitutive Stress–Strain Relationship for Stainless Steel–Clad Bimetallic Steel Bars

Abstract Stainless steel–clad bimetallic steel bars (SCBSBs) as composite structures exhibit complex stress–strain behavior due to dimensional and material heterogeneity, limiting engineering applications. This paper describes a novel approach to effectively predict the stress–st...

Research on Quality Inspection of PBF-LB 022Cr17Ni12Mo2 Steel Using Laser Ultrasonic Testing Technology

In this study, laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) 022Cr17Ni12Mo2 steel plates with dimensions of 50 mm × 50 mm × 2 mm were fabricated using a laser power of 206 W, a scanning speed of 900 mm/s, a hatch spacing of 90 μm, a layer thickness of 30 μm, and an interlayer scanning rotatio...

Machine Learning‐Triggered Auto‐Discovery and Promotion of Luminescent Materials: From Predictive Modeling to Autonomous Laboratories

ABSTRACT Machine learning (ML) is transforming the development of luminescent materials, including quantum dots, rare‐earth‐doped phosphors, and transition‐metal‐doped phosphors, by addressing the limitations inherent in traditional trial‐and‐error methodologies. First‐generation...

Stepwise Electrosurgical Bailout During Difficult Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing

Electrosurgical energy may facilitate difficult septal lead advancement during left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP), but procedural feedback after each application is poorly defined. A 63-year-old woman with complete atrioventricular block had persistent left ventricular septal...

Reward reactivity in non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: protocol for a longitudinal study

<title>Abstract</title> Background The high incidence and serious consequences of non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviors in adolescents warrants the attention of medical professionals, sociologists, and educators. Evidences of enhanced reward reactivity have been observed i...

From Product Disclosure to Brand Trust: How Voluntary Negative-Attribute Disclosure Shapes Cross-Product Responses in Digital Food Interfaces

Digital food interfaces increasingly enable brands to foreground decision-relevant information at the point of choice, including attributes that may disadvantage a focal product. This emerging practice raises a counterintuitive question: can voluntarily revealing a negative attri...