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Efficient quantum implementation of dynamical mean field theory for correlated materials

The accurate theoretical description of materials with strongly correlated electrons is a formidable challenge in condensed matter physics and computational chemistry. Dynamical Mean Field Theory (DMFT) is a successful approach that predicts behaviors of such systems by incorpora...

Exercise and Brain Health in Postmenopausal Women: A Review of Cognitive Benefits, Mechanisms, and Neurodegeneration Prevention

Menopause represents a major neuroendocrine transition characterized by substantial hormonal, metabolic, vascular, and inflammatory changes that may increase vulnerability to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease. Declining estrogen levels during the menopausal transiti...

A new pathway to explore visitors' experiential states in immersive digital exhibitions

Purpose The use of advanced digital technologies has become a prominent trend in the immersive digital exhibition sector. This study empirically tests a theoretical framework, explaining how visitor experiential states activate cognitive processing and influence positive attitude...

Stretching the Applications of Simulator Rehearsal: Preparing Chemistry GTAs in Questioning Techniques

Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) play an integral role in undergraduate STEM education. Investment in training initiatives equips GTAs with evidence-based teaching strategies. This study investigates chemistry GTAs’ responses to a questioning strategy, known as Stretch-It, dur...

Comparative Analysis of Multimodal AI Models for Automated Construction Safety Monitoring and Reporting

Abstract The construction industry accounts for a significant portion of workplace fatalities in the United States. Health and safety hazards frequently go unrecognized, potentially leading to injuries and death. However, traditional computer vision methods are often limited to s...

Secure Encapsulation Revisited

Secure Encapsulation Revisited presents an evolution of the Secure Cloud Encapsulation (SCE) architecture, originally developed around the concept of a dynamic security boundary or “Shadow Border” that follows the interaction among identity, data, resources, context, and risk rat...

From herbal cuisine to lasting memory: dining experiences in traditional Chinese medicine diet restaurants

Purpose Drawing on stimulus–organism–response theory, this study developed a memorable dining experience model linking four restaurant attributes (food, service staff food recommendations, service quality and atmospherics) to memorable dining experiences, revisit intentions, and...

Discovery of Sphaeriaurantinsas Rapid-Acting Antiplasmodialswith Dual Activity in Blood and Liver Stages

Abstract The rapid emergence of resistance in the malaria-causing protozoan Plasmodium falciparum has heightened the demand for treatments with novel modes of action. Having evolved to produce a myriad of structurally diverse natural products (NPs) as defenses against soil-dwelli...

Considerations for Ammonia-fuelled Aircraft and Propulsion Systems: A Component-level and System Analysis

Abstract Alternative fuels for aviation as substitutes for Jet-A are currently being investigated globally. Ammonia has emerged as a potential candidate given its robust supply chain, technological maturity, and global infrastructure. Ammonia combustion at scale has been successf...

Using Digital Technologies in Reducing Caregiving Burden in Memory Care: Trends, Strategies, and Opportunities

Caregiver burden in memory care arises from emotional strain, cognitive overload, and logistical complexity. Emerging digital technologies offer promising pathways to reduce this burden. This commentary synthesizes trends, challenges, and opportunities for integrating technology...

A Collaborative Anatomy Course for BME Graduate Students: An Institutional Longitudinal Case Study of Multidisciplinary Integration Using Labs and Assignments

Abstract Purpose Biomedical engineering (BME) is a multidisciplinary field that aspires to improve patient treatment and quality of life by merging expertise across medicine and engineering. Delivery of the appropriate level of human anatomy and physiology is critical to the trai...

Adaptive Technologies for Pediatric Emergency Readiness: Cognitive State Sensing, Augmented Reality Guidance, and the Evidence Gap

Abstract Purpose of Review Pediatric emergencies in general and community hospitals, where most children are seen, are infrequent and cognitively demanding, and deviation from resuscitation algorithms is common despite certification. This review treats that as a failure of execut...

Response to Zona, E.E.; Israel, J.S. Toward Individualized Management: A Commentary on Perioperative Systemic Therapy Guidelines in Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction. Comment on “Galuia et al. Perioperative Drug Management of Systemic Therapies in Breast Cancer: A Literature Review and Treatment Recommendations. Curr. Oncol. 2025, 32, 154”

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The Long-Term Effect of Auto-Generated Corrective Exercise Programming on Movement Literacy Among Firefighters

Introduction: Approximately 50% of firefighter injuries occur in the musculoskeletal system and poor movement quality increases injury risk. Previous research suggests that corrective exercise interventions with integrated movements improve movement literacy; however, the long-te...

Wettability and Calculated Work of Adhesion of Bi-Containing SAC305 and SAC405 Solders on ENIG and Cu-OSP Finishes

Reliable solder joint formation in electronic packaging depends on the coupled effects of solder composition and pad finish on molten solder wetting, yet direct comparisons of Bi-modified SAC305 and SAC405 solders on common surface finishes remain limited. In this study, nominal...

Autistic Features, Social Camouflaging, and Identity Formation Within a Non-Clinical College Student Population

Research on autistic features and identity development has indicated that autistic traits are positively associated with disturbances in identity development. Characteristic attributes of autism, such as circumscribed interests and differences in social relatedness, align with se...