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Probing quantum defect states in Zr-doped homoepitaxial AlN

The neutral defect complex comprising zirconium substituting onto the Al sublattice (ZrAl) and an adjacent nitrogen vacancy (VN), (ZrAl−VN)0, in aluminum nitride (AlN) crystals is theoretically predicted to host unique spin states suitable for quantum manipulation. Here, we repor...

Crafting the future of drinks: a TAM and Jd-R perspective on bartenders’ AI adoption

As AI transforms hospitality, its role in creative areas like bartending is underexplored. This study uses the Technology Acceptance Model and Job Demands-Resources theory to examine bartenders’ adoption of AI tools for drink creation. A survey of 384 U.S. bartenders analyzed the...

Who Is on the Wire? Identity Architecture Across the IT/OT Boundary

Most recent intrusions into industrial operations walked in through an identity nobody was managing, not a novel exploit. This practitioner feature article explains why identity behaves differently in operational technology (OT), where it breaks between enterprise IT and industri...

Timing and trajectory of acute kidney injury predict mortality in alcohol-associated hepatitis: A multinational cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) and associated with poor outcomes, yet the prognostic implications of AKI timing and early renal trajectory remain unclear. METHODS: In this prospective multicenter cohort from the Global AlcHep...

Quantitative and amino acid sequence analysis of soluble HIV ‐1 Vpu and calmodulin interactions

ABSTRACT HIV-1 Vpu supports viral adaptation through host-protein interactions. Although mainly membrane-associated, we recently identified a soluble Vpu form that forms a stable complex with Ca²□-bound calmodulin (Ca²□-CaM), potentially influencing Vpu trafficking. Here, to dete...

Writing for the Pipe Organ: Guide for Composers | Chapter 2

A practical guide to organ registration for composers unfamiliar with the instrument, explaining foot pitch, manuals, and stop timbres through intuitive sound-based descriptions.

A multi-timescale post-occupancy evaluation of indoor environmental quality in an occupied university building

Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) plays an important role across many building types in understanding how indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is experienced by occupants, including in higher education buildings, where environmental conditions can influence comfort, satisfaction, and...

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus-supplemented eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

PURPOSE: Helicobacter pylori eradication therapies supplemented with Lactobacillus spp. may improve eradication rates and reduce adverse events by modulating gut microbiota and immune responses. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus-supplem...

Explaining Science Knowledge Gaps on Social Media: Basic Science Knowledge and Intentional Versus Incidental Exposure

This study examined whether basic science knowledge helps explain education-based gaps in domain-specific science knowledge and whether intentional and incidental exposure on social media condition those gaps. A national survey of American adults focused on two domains: climate c...

Central Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Risk in Occupational Personnel: Nonlinear Associations with Lipid Risk and Aerobic Capacity

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether DXA-derived android-to-gynoid fat ratio (A/G) relates to cardiometabolic risk and aerobic capacity in first responders beyond BMI-based phenotypes. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 170 first responders were categorized into four BMI-body fat p...

Evaluating menopausal symptom burden and treatment engagement in a predominantly Hispanic population on the United States‐Mexico border

Objective: To evaluate menopausal symptom burden, health care engagement, and treatment disparities among postmenopausal women at the United States‐Mexico border. Methods: A cross-sectional bilingual survey was administered to postmenopausal women receiving care from 2021 to 2024...

Global Paid and Unpaid Productivity Losses Due to Gastrointestinal Cancer Mortality

OBJECTIVES: Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers contribute substantially to premature mortality, yet their full economic burden, including unpaid work, remains underquantified. We aimed to estimate global productivity losses attributable to GI cancer mortality, considering paid and unp...

Severe burn disrupts tissue-specific clock gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and skeletal muscle in a rodent model

INTRODUCTION: Severe burns cause systemic inflammation and a hypermetabolic response, yet their impact on biorhythms remains unclear. Clock gene-regulated circadian rhythms maintain physiologic homeostasis and are altered in disease. We posit that severe burn disrupts tissue-spec...

Youth Participation and Socio-Political Transformation: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

Using 6281 peer-reviewed articles from the Dimensions database, this study provides a bibliometric analysis of the literature (from 2000 to 2024) regarding youth participation in sociopolitical activities and its implications for social and political change. With recent spikes in...

Improving Competitiveness: A Freelancer-Centric Approach for Recommending Reskilling Strategies

Online labor markets play a vital role in connecting freelancers and employers worldwide. While most existing methods focus on helping employers find the best candidates, relatively little research addresses freelancer-centric approaches. In this study, we propose a freelancer-ce...

Surface Functionality Influences pH- and Solvent-Dependent Colloidal Stability of Cellulose Nanocrystals

Abstract Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are promising sustainable nanomaterials for a wide range of applications. Yet, limitations remain in understanding their dispersion behavior in organic solvents and across pH conditions, especially after surface modification. In this work, C...

Labral Repair and Reconstruction Yield Comparable Patient‐Reported Outcomes at Short‐ to Mid‐Term Follow‐Up During Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review

PURPOSE: To systematically review and compare clinical outcomes and survivorship of labral repair versus labral reconstruction during primary hip arthroscopy. METHODS: A search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase databases was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items...

The climate responsibility of cultural influencers

In socially influential fields such as elite sport, music, and film, cultural relevance is often invoked as a special moral status that exempts them from genuine emissions reduction. We argue that visibility and influence should raise, not lower, the bar for climate responsibilit...

Hepatic reticuloendothelial distribution on sulfur colloid single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography is discordant with biochemical liver function in patients undergoing preradioembolization evaluation

Objective To determine whether qualitative technetium-99m sulfur colloid ( 99m Tc-SC) single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) grading is discordant with conventional liver function assessment in patients undergoing preradioembolization evaluation...

ABE-FL: Efficient and secure federated learning based on CP-ABE with high-security elliptic curves

Existing secure federated learning (FL) schemes suffer from three major limitations: (1) the initial global model is unprotected during distribution; (2) multi-party computation incurs high communication overhead; and (3) the use of homomorphic encryption (HE) for parameter prote...