University of Cyprus

Assessing Behavioral and Environmental Facets of Obesity Unobtrusively Utilizing Digital Tools: Introducing the BETTER4U Indicators

ABSTRACT Understanding obesity involves evaluating numerous contributing factors. Collecting the necessary data for this can impose a significant burden on both research participants during clinical studies and real‐life deployments of digital tools aiding obesity management. The...

Color Alleviation in Hybrid Electrospun‐Electrosprayed Magnetic Paper

ABSTRACT Chromatic alleviation on magnetic paper is achieved through the sequential application of electrospinning and electrospraying techniques. By embedding the brown‐colored oleic acid‐coated superparamagnetic Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles (NPs) within polyethylene oxide/poly(L‐lact...

Through the looking glass: an empirical study of users’ experiences of the regulatory framework governing text and data mining and some practical ways forward

Text and data mining (TDM) refers to the process of uncovering knowledge from datasets using computational analysis. Applications of TDM have grown rapidly in recent years, especially with the ever-growing popularisation of Artificial Intelligence. TDM sheds light on knowledge hi...

ISO 56001 for startups: a phase-based framework

Abstract The ISO 56000 family of standards seeks to support organizations in managing innovation in a systematic way with ISO 56001 providing a certifiable standard for innovation management systems. While these standards claim applicability to organizations of all types and size...

Mechanisms Linking Body Weight to Early Puberty in Children

Childhood overweight and obesity have been associated with earlier pubertal onset most commonly in girls than boys. This review aims to summarize proposed mechanisms involved in early puberty amongst children with increased weight and possibly help early detection and reduce any...

Probing and Graph Coloring Techniques for Trace Estimation in Lattice QCD

ABSTRACT The computation of , where is the Wilson–Dirac matrix of Lattice QCD, is a fundamental and computationally demanding task with applications to disconnected hadronic correlation functions. Since is a dense matrix of prohibitive size, its trace cannot be computed exactly,...

Mito-nuclear discordance in a genus of darkling beetles (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Dailognatha ) reveals both incomplete lineage sorting and introgression driven by complex island paleogeography

Abstract Phylogenetic studies of insular radiations have traditionally relied on mitochondrial DNA, yet the increasing availability of genomic datasets has revealed numerous cases of phylogenetic discordance between mitochondrial and nuclear markers across animal taxa. The presen...

CONVERGENT GENETIC ARCHITECTURE AND MOLECULAR PATHWAYS UNDERLYING COMORBIDITY BETWEEN OPIOID USE DISORDER AND OTHER PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) is frequently comorbid with other neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs), leading to worsening of both conditions. Despite decades of research, the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these comorbid conditions remain largely unclear. Method...

Machine-Learned Mismatch and Task Preservation Beliefs in CoSMA DAI for Common Knowledge Aware Semantic Alignment

Correct packet delivery does not guarantee correct semantic interpretation when endpoint meanings for the same learned codeword diverge. CoSMA DAI is proposed for mismatch detection, protected confirmation, task preservation and semantic repair. Channel-conditioned global evidenc...

Nuclear Factor-κB Signaling in Murine Models of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive asbestos-associated cancer in which inflammatory pathways may contribute to tumor behavior. NF-κB signaling is a central mediator of inflammation and cell survival, but the relative contributions of its associated...

The relationship between personality traits and test anxiety in adolescents: The mediating role of academic hardiness

Recent evidence suggests that test anxiety is widespread among adolescents and associated with adverse academic and psychological outcomes. While the relationship between personality traits and test anxiety is documented, limited research has examined the underlying resilience me...

The financial benefits of sustainability: analyzing the impact of sustainable finance on capital costs for London stock exchange firms

Corporations that implement sustainable financial strategies experience a reduction in borrowing costs. A broader range of investors, particularly those prioritizing ESG considerations, is typically attracted to these firms. Investors view a high cost of capital as an indicator o...

HAT1 regulates glioblastoma cell proliferation and membrane lipid remodeling through ALDH2

Abstract Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of primary brain cancer in adults, characterized by rapid cell proliferation, resistance to therapy, and poor patient outcomes. While epigenetic dysregulation is increasingly recognized in glioma pathogenesis, the...

Assessing Heritage-Led Urban Regeneration Through Adaptive Reuse: Evidence from Two Cypriot Khans

Adaptive reuse has emerged as a key strategy for sustainable urban regeneration by preserving cultural heritage while addressing contemporary socio-economic needs. It also contributes to climate-sensitive urban development through the conservation of embodied carbon, reduction in...

Winkler spring stiffness distribution for the structural analysis of mat foundations in clay under drained conditions

Abstract The interaction between mat foundations and the supporting soil is often simplified in design practice by assuming that the mat rests on Winkler springs. Most of previous studies aimed at determining the spatial variation of the spring constants or the modulus of subgrad...

Building dense or compact cities without jeopardizing biodiversity: Insights from bird observations in Gothenburg, Sweden

Abstract A central challenge for sustainable urban development is balancing the trade-offs of high urban density. We examined whether biodiversity can be supported within dense or compact urban areas by analyzing bird species richness and composition across 30 sites in Gothenburg...

The global architecture of disappearances: Unifying a fragmented field

Abstract Disappearances are used by states, insurgents, militias, criminal groups, and transnational security services, yet international studies lack a shared framework for systematically comparing them across contexts. Despite their relevance to repression, civil conflict, crim...

A Framework for Fast and Reliable UAV Maritime Search Missions

Abstract Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) demonstrated improved response times and safety in life-saving missions. This paper presents a Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework for autonomous UAV search missions in maritime environments, where the UAV must locate multiple castawa...

Prevention strategies for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs): a best practice implementation project.

BACKGROUND: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common health care-associated infections, contributing to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and elevated health care costs. However, despite established prevention guidelines, compli...

Polycrisis, Happiness and Resilience: Aristotle Indigenized

Abstract The polycrisis demands of educational theory a heightened awareness of ethical and political complexities. We argue that Aristotle’s philosophy enhances this awareness, provided we move beyond standard readings that focus on virtue ethics in idealized conditions of norma...