Shantou University

On matters of love: exploring consumer reactions to algorithmic vs. human dating recommendation agents

Purpose Drawing on agency theory and implicit theory, this research examines how algorithmic versus matchmaker-provided dating recommendation service influence consumers' consideration of using the recommendation service. Design/methodology/approach This research conducted one pi...

Evolutionary Diversification and Functional Roles of MYB Transcription Factors in Algae: Insights from Genomic Distribution and Regulatory Networks

MYB transcription factors (TFs) represent a conserved family of DNA-binding regulators involved in diverse cellular and physiological processes. MYB TFs are well-characterized in terrestrial plants, but their evolutionary history and functional diversity in algae remain poorly un...

Peritumoral Malignant Cellular Foci Performs Better Than Tumor Budding and Poorly Differentiated Cluster in Risk Stratification of Lymph Node Metastasis in pT1 Colorectal Cancer

As biomarkers separated by the arbitrary 5-tumor-cell cutoff at the tumor invasive front, tumor budding (TB) and poorly differentiated clusters (PDC) are recognized as high-risk factors for lymph node metastasis (LNM) in pT1 colorectal cancer (CRC). Nonetheless, relevant findings...

FAK Mediated Coordination of Extracellular Matrix Remodeling and Cellular Mechanics Impairs Nanomedicine Delivery in Solid Tumors

ABSTRACT Tumor extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and cell‐intrinsic mechanical properties critically limit nanoparticle (NP) delivery, yet how these multiscale biophysical cues are coordinately regulated remains unclear. Here, we identify focal adhesion kinase (FAK/ PTK2 ) as...

LC-PUFA Biosynthesis in Aquatic Animals: A Hybrid Bibliometric and Thematic Review

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) are essential to the nutrition, metabolism, and physiological performance of aquatic animals. This hybrid review combines bibliometric analysis with focused thematic synthesis to examine three decades (1991–2025) of research on LC...

Residual Modulation Frequency Induced Phase-Drift Noise in Photoacoustic Ring-Down Spectroscopy

Abstract Photoacoustic ringdown spectroscopy (PARS) provides a transient readout route for rapid photoacoustic sensing, but its stability is limited by low-frequency amplitude fluctuations that are not fully explained by conventional laser-power drift, detector noise, or environm...

Linking centromere stretch to SAC signaling in mammalian oocytes with insights from modified kinetochore model

Abstract The spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) monitors kinetochore-microtubule interactions to ensure accurate chromosome segregation. In mitosis, investigation of its silencing at anaphase centers on whether attachment or tension is the key signal, while in meiosis for mammalia...

Deep Learning-Enhanced Lateral-Flow Microarray Biosensor for Multiplexed Inflammatory Biomarker Analysis

Abstract Beyond simply functional integration, achieving synergistic enhancements in multiplex detection, quantitative robustness, and intelligent analysis remains a key challenge for next-generation biosensing platforms in precision diagnostics. Lateral flow biosensors are attra...

Analysis of immediate upstream gene regions in orthopoxvirus genomes through the use of DNA Duplex Stability and explainable machine learning

Orthopoxviruses are double-stranded DNA viruses with a temporally regulated gene expression program divided into early, intermediate, and late stages. Although many temporal gene functions are known, the promoter features that distinguish expression program require more precise c...

SpectralMol: Spectral Graph Bisection Achieves Universal Molecular Fragment Decomposition for Drug-Like Molecule Generation

Abstract Generating valid, diverse, and drug-like molecules remains a central challenge in computational drug discovery. A key bottleneck for fragment-based generative models is decomposition coverage: existing junction-tree methods fail on bridged bicyclic and spiro ring systems...

Multivalent antiviral conjugates enhance activity against Influenza via cross-linking viruses

Abstract Long-acting drug–Fc conjugate (CD388) has emerged as a new class of antivirals against influenza A and B, yet the mechanisms governing how Fc conjugation reshapes small-molecule function remain undefined. Here we establish a programmable multivalent antiviral conjugates...

Comparison of machine learning models for predicting in-hospital Glasgow Coma Scale improvement after surgery in patients with severe traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and death worldwide. In patients with severe TBI, early identification of those less likely to demonstrate neurological improvement during hospitalization may assist postoperative monitoring and risk stratification. This...

Different concentrations of atropine in children with high myopia: a 2-year multicenter double-blind, randomized controlled trial

High myopia in children risks irreversible visual impairment, yet optimal interventions remain debated. This multicenter double-blind, randomized-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect and safety of different atropine eyedrops for myopia control in children with high myopia...

Carleson measures for weighted Bergman–Zygmund spaces

Abstract For $$0 0 < p < ∞ , $$\Psi :[0,\infty )\rightarrow (0,\infty )$$ Ψ : [ 0 , ∞ ) → ( 0 , ∞ ) and a finite positive Borel measure $$\mu $$ μ on the unit disc $$\mathbb {D}$$ D , the Lebesgue–Zygmund space $$L^p_{\mu ,\Psi }$$ L μ , Ψ p consists of all measurable functions f...

Knowledge and attitudes about artificial intelligence and its applications among Chinese endodontic practitioners: a cross - sectional survey

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly applied in dentistry, including cariology and endodontics. However, evidence remains limited regarding endodontic practitioners’ AI literacy, perceptions, clinical usage, and barriers to AI integration. This study aimed to invest...

Post-graduation identity work of Chinese international students in Madrid, Spain

This article examines the post-graduation identity work of a cohort of Chinese international students in Madrid, Spain. Drawing on 15 semi-structured interviews and longitudinal qualitative research with four focal cases, this study explores these participants’ feelings of anxiet...

Synergistic Effects of C-S-H Seeds and PCE on the Performance of Fluoroaluminate-Based Shotcrete: Hydration Kinetics and Microstructural Evolution

To address the trade-off between the rapid setting time and low mechanical strength of fluoroaluminate-based liquid accelerating agents, this study investigated the combined effects of synthetic C-S-H seeds and a polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) on their performance. The un...

Non-equilibrium stabilization of sulfur-rich zinc blende Cu1+δI1−xSx alloys with ultra-degenerate p-type conductivity

High-performance p-type transparent conductors are limited by low conductivity and poor stability. Here, we report the synthesis of Cu1+δI1−xSx alloy films via non-equilibrium magnetron co-sputtering, enabling sulfur incorporation beyond the thermodynamic solubility limits. X-ray...

Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor in Nociceptors Mediates Postoperative Analgesia via ASIC3 Inhibition

ABSTRACT Peripherally restricted analgesics devoid of central side effects are urgently needed for postoperative pain management. The cannabinoid type‐1 receptor (CB 1 R) expressed on primary sensory neurons represents an attractive peripheral target, yet its specific role and me...

Influencing factors and the pathway analysis of demoralization among stroke patients: a cross-sectional study

Demoralization was found to seriously harm patients‘ disease outcomes and quality of life, and could even lead to suicidal ideation and shorten life expectancy. Understanding the level of demoralization in stroke patients and exploring its mechanism wasconsidered not only conduci...