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Critical windows: timing of child maltreatment exposure and adult mental health

Abstract Background Despite being recognized as the leading risk factor for mental disorders, child maltreatment (CM) remains insufficiently understood regarding type and timing of exposure. This study examines which developmental periods of exposure to CM subtypes are most stron...

Sparsity‐Driven Source Localization in Tomographic Sensing Applications

ABSTRACT Hyperspectral standoff detection systems such as Focal Plane Array (FPA) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers provide high spatial resolution in detecting airborne chemical contaminants that are invisible to the human eye but potentially hazardous. When two su...

Can one hear the shape of a crack in a drum? Spectral fingerprints and a data-driven perspective

Abstract This paper investigates whether the shape of a crack in a membrane can be identified from the corresponding Laplace spectrum. To this end, analytical results are derived using the short-time asymptotic expansion of the heat trace, a fundamental spectral invariant. The an...

A compact automotive antenna module with low coupling between mobile and satellite antennas

Abstract A new compact automotive multi-antenna module is presented for 5G multiple-input multiple-output applications, as well as Satellite Digital Audio Radio Systems (SDARS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) applications in the L1 and L5 bands. The new design consi...

Repeated stretch-shortening cycles enhance force and work despite brief deactivation between cycles

Stretch-shortening cycles (SSCs) enhance force and mechanical work compared with pure shortening contractions and are fundamental to locomotion. Although SSC mechanics are well studied, it remains unclear whether mechanical cycle-to-cycle carryover effects persist across repeated...

IWASAWA THEORY OF GRAPHS AND THEIR DUALS

Abstract In this article, we study questions pertaining to ramified Z p d $\mathbb {Z}_p^d$ double struck upper Z Subscript p Superscript d -extensions of a finite connected graph X $X$ upper X . Let X ∞ $X_\infty $ upper X Subscript infinity denote a Z p d $\mathbb {Z}_p^d$ doub...

Can Rising Incomes Support Sustainable Well-Being? No Evidence for a “Double Dividend” in the United Kingdom

The double dividend hypothesis suggests that acting in more pro-environmental ways will not only benefit the environment but also carries a subjective well-being premium for those who do so, hence paying off doubly. We test the well-being payoff part of this hypothesis using a tw...

Mechanistic insights into Nrf2- and PARP1-mediated radioresistance of glioblastoma stem cells under photon, proton, and carbon ion irradiation: An in vitro study

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) exhibits strong resistance to radiotherapy, partly driven by glioblastoma stem-like cells (GSCs) with enhanced redox homeostasis and DNA repair capacity. This study evaluated whether targeting Nrf2-mediated antioxidant signaling and PARP1-dependent D...

Color as a gate to verification: Super-additive costs in oculomotor disengagement

Visual search theories distinguish between attentional capture and disengagement, yet how multiple feature dimensions combine to delay disengagement remains unclear. This study investigated whether shared features (color, shape, object category) produce additive or super-additive...

p-adically convergent loci in varieties arising from periodic continued fractions

Abstract Inspired by the existence of multiple alternative definitions of continued fraction expansions for elements in $$\mathbb {Q}_p$$ Q p , we study the p -adic convergence of periodic continued fractions with partial quotients in $$\mathbb {Z}[1/p]$$ Z [ 1 / p ] from a geome...

Dynamic Demand Management for Parcel Lockers

In pursuit of a more environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient last mile, parcel lockers have gained a firm foothold in the parcel delivery landscape. To fully exploit their potential and ensure customer satisfaction, successful management of the locker’s limited capacity is...

Social perception through online discussions with malicious and nonmalicious content: A quasi-experimental study

Objectives In recent years, the use of online meetings has gained in importance for many people in various life domains. We used scenarios from serious game role cards to examine conditions under which online group meetings can be settings that facilitate short-term changes in so...

A variationally consistent beam-to-beam point coupling formulation for geometrically exact beam theories

Abstract Slender beam-like structures frequently occur in engineering applications and often interact at discrete locations through joints or connectors. Accurate modeling of such interactions is particularly challenging when different numerical formulations are involved in terms...

Motivation to Change, Therapeutic Alliance and Outcome—A Complex Interaction in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa

ABSTRACT Objective The role of the therapeutic alliance (TA) in treatment outcomes of anorexia nervosa (AN) appears to be less substantial than in other disorders. However, the therapeutic process is a complex trajectory with many variables influencing each other. Hence, investig...

Has there been a decoupling of inflation expectations? Evidence from Germany during the ECB's recent inflation episode (2020–2026)

Purpose This paper aims to examine whether inflation expectations in Germany became more persistent and adjusted asymmetrically following the recent inflation shock faced by the European Central Bank (ECB). The analysis investigates whether expectations respond symmetrically to r...

Empathy and Interpersonal Sensitivity in Pornography Use and Problematic Pornography Use: A Narrative Review

Abstract Purpose of Review Pornography consumption has become increasingly prevalent in digital environments, with a subset of individuals developing problematic pornography use (PPU). Despite growing research interest, limited attention has been given to the role of empathy and...

Optical Reconstruction and Quantitative Evaluation of Arc Position in Stud Welding

This study presents an optical reconstruction method for the quantitative evaluation of arc position in stud welding. Knowledge of the instantaneous arc position is essential for understanding arc dynamics and enabling process monitoring and control. The relative spatial position...