Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Design and Replication of Micro- and Nanotextured Polymer Surfaces: A Height-to-Pitch Criterion to Predict Hydrophobicity Enhancement

Abstract The present study examines how the replication of micro- and nanotextures on polymer surfaces enhances their hydrophobic properties and defines a geometric parameter required to obtain functional surfaces at an industrial scale. Nickel shims were fabricated by lithograph...

Magnetohydrodynamic drag on an oscillating sphere in a rotating spherical cavity

Oscillating-sphere drag is a classical fluid-mechanics problem, yet no theory simultaneously accounts for confinement, rotation, viscosity and magnetic fields. We consider a conducting sphere undergoing translational oscillations inside a rotating spherical cavity, modelling conf...

Ground-motion dataset for shallow earthquakes in Colombia

Abstract. The tectonics of Colombia is characterised by the interaction of multiple oceanic plates subducting beneath the continent, generating active transpressional deformation and a wide range of subduction-related and crustal earthquakes. We present a flatfile containing grou...

The role of visual feedback in metacognitive judgments of motor performance

Predicting the outcome of one's actions is crucial for effective behaviour, yet the mechanical underpinnings of this metacognitive ability remain poorly understood. We investigated the impact of visual feedback on basketball players' ability to monitor the accuracy of their free...

Diffusion and gettering mechanisms of W and Fe in 300 mm silicon substrates

Metallic contamination is a major reliability issue in CMOS image sensor processing, where recombination-active impurities can increase dark current and pixel defects. In this work, the behavior of tungsten and iron is studied in several 300 mm silicon-based stacks under the same...

Climate mitigation contributes more to population persistence than evolutionary adaptation in a long-lived seabird

Evolutionary rescue–the process by which adaptive evolution prevents population extinction following environmental deterioration –is frequently proposed as a buffer against biodiversity loss under climate change, yet its capacity to alter future population trajectories is rarely...

Polygonal Faber-Krahn inequality: local minimality via validated computing

The main result of the paper shows that the regular [Formula: see text]-gon is a local minimizer for the first Dirichlet-Laplace eigenvalue among [Formula: see text]-gons having fixed area for [Formula: see text]. The eigenvalue is seen as a function of the coordinates of the ver...

A memory of Paleozoic to Quaternary Greenhouse climates recorded in Southern African regolith

Abstract In this article, we explore the potential of iron-rich duricrust regoliths from old erosional anorogenic surfaces to record clues of the long-term continental paleoclimatic evolution. We coupled geochemical, mineralogical and geochronological analyses on iron oxides and...

On the use of seismic noise studies for landslide rock block hazard assessment

As emphasized by Pazzi et al. 1 , robust constraints on rock-mass volume are essential for landslide hazard assessment. However, such estimates are inherently challenging due to (i) complex geometries, (ii) heterogeneous material properties, and (iii) poorly constrained boundary...

210Pbex in lacustrine sediments: A half-century global synthesis (1977-2024)

Unsupported 210 Pb ( 210 Pb ex ) is a naturally occurring radionuclide widely used to establish sediment chronologies spanning the past ∼150 years, thereby providing high-resolution temporal frameworks for palaeolimnological reconstructions. Since the late 1970s, numerous hypothe...

Training emotion regulation in Preschoolers: Preliminary evaluation of a Researcher–Teacher co-constructed program aligned with usual classroom practices

This study evaluated the effects of a research-based, innovative training program targeting emotion regulation in preschool children. The program was co-constructed with teachers to ensure its integration into everyday classroom practices. Its effectiveness was evaluated using ta...

Self-tracking inequalities in public health: Mapping the landscape and identifying avenues for research

While extensive research has been conducted on self-tracking (using devices like smartwatches to monitor behaviours), few studies have investigated the question of inequalities within this area. This creates a critical knowledge gap at a time when self-tracking is rapidly expandi...

Mortars and plasters at Herod's Caesarea Maritima: integration of imported and local construction technologies

Abstract Building materials from different architectural elements at Herodian Caesarea Maritima (22–4 BCE ) provide evidence for a variety of compositions tailored to specific construction functions, demonstrating the extent of Roman technological influence on Herod's architectur...

Sex Differences in Prefrontal Oxygenation and Neuromuscular Fatigue to Incremental Cycling and Cognitive Testing Lead to Similar Cognitive Performance

Purpose: Cognitive-motor dual-task performance is prevalent in many sports and appears to be impaired during high-intensity exercise, in association with central fatigue and cerebral deoxygenation. However, the extent to which these responses differ between males and females rema...

Cost-utility study of cognitive-behavioural management of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: a study protocol

Abstract Background Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVHs) affect 60–80% of patients with schizophrenia, causing significant distress and functional impairment. Although cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to reduce AVH-related distress and relapse risk, its use rem...

Challenging the predictive coarse-to-fine hypothesis in emotional face perception

Introduction Predictive processing (PP) accounts conceptualize perception as an interaction between top-down predictions and bottom-up sensory inputs. In the visual domain, low spatial frequencies (LSF) convey coarse information, supporting early predictions, refined by high spat...

Addressing anthropogenic noise and electrical anisotropy hints in magnetotelluric data from the Annecy area (French Pre-Alps)

The magnetotelluric (MT) method is a widely used tool for geothermal reservoir exploration due to its capability of imaging fluids in the Earth’s crust. However, in urbanised environments, its application is often challenged by anthropogenic noise and low signal-to-noise ratios....

No differences between cold and hot water immersion for neuromuscular recovery, sprint mechanics and delayed onset muscle soreness after a simulated football game

This study aimed to compare the effects of cold (CWI) versus hot (HWI) water immersion on neuromuscular function, sprinting force production, and perceptual responses during a 72-h recovery period following a simulated football match. Twenty-two active males completed a simulated...

Microbial modulation of secondary metabolites biosynthesis in plants

Abstract Plants produce a diverse range of secondary metabolites [SMs] such as alkaloids, terpenoids and phenolics, which play crucial roles in defense, signalling and human health applications like pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Traditionally viewed as autonomous plant bios...

Hematological profiles and preventive-practice characteristics among patients with podoconiosis: A case-control study in Musanze District, Rwanda

Background Podoconiosis is a chronic, disfiguring, non-filarial form of lymphedema caused by prolonged barefoot exposure to irritant soil. An estimated four million people are affected globally, with cases documented in more than 32 countries, 18 of which are in Africa. In Rwanda...