University of Macau

Cloud‐Native and Distributed Systems for Efficient and Scalable Large Language Models—A Research Agenda

ABSTRACT Objective Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming artificial intelligence applications, but their unprecedented computational, memory, communication, and data‐management demands pose significant challenges to existing computing infrastructures. Traditional...

Regenerated Cellulose for Sustainable Electronic Devices

Abstract Regenerated cellulose (RC), derived from natural cellulose through dissolution and regeneration processes, has emerged as a sustainable, versatile, and cost-effective material for advanced electronic devices. With unique hierarchical structures, abundant hydroxy groups,...

On matters of love: exploring consumer reactions to algorithmic vs. human dating recommendation agents

Purpose Drawing on agency theory and implicit theory, this research examines how algorithmic versus matchmaker-provided dating recommendation service influence consumers' consideration of using the recommendation service. Design/methodology/approach This research conducted one pi...

Programming Hydrophobic Nanocavity of DNA Frameworks for Ultrastable Fluorescent Imaging

ABSTRACT Fluorescent proteins (FPs) are widely used in biological imaging, yet their limited programmability restricts adaptability for advanced nanoscale applications. Synthetic molecular containers offer designable cavities but struggle to simultaneously achieve large dimension...

Resolving the Sensitivity–Specificity Trade‐Off in Fluorescent Probes via a Tandem‐Activatable Shielding Strategy

ABSTRACT For precise tumor diagnosis, the intrinsic trade‐off between sensitivity and specificity in fluorescent probes remains a longstanding bottleneck, underscoring an urgent need for strategies to break this fundamental constraint. To address the specificity limitation, we ex...

Chemical Stabilization and Retention-Predictive Modeling for Regiospecific Profiling of Labile Monoacylglycerols by UHPLC–HRMS

Abstract Regiospecific analysis of monoacylglycerols (MAGs) remains challenging because of their low endogenous abundance, the limited availability of regioisomeric standards, and rapid acyl migration between the sn-1 and sn-2 positions during sample handling. Here, we report an...

Resolving the Sensitivity–Specificity Trade‐Off in Fluorescent Probes via a Tandem‐Activatable Shielding Strategy

ABSTRACT For precise tumor diagnosis, the intrinsic trade‐off between sensitivity and specificity in fluorescent probes remains a longstanding bottleneck, underscoring an urgent need for strategies to break this fundamental constraint. To address the specificity limitation, we ex...

High Coverage Does Not Guarantee Regression Detection: A Target-Blind Audit of Representative Task Panels for Versioned AI Coding Agents

Re-evaluating versioned artificial intelligence (AI) coding agents is expensive, motivating small task panels that represent a full benchmark. We audit whether such representativeness predicts regression-screening value (a regression is a task the previous configuration solved an...

Developing COLLAT: Initial validation of a multidimensional collocation awareness assessment using signal detection and Rasch modeling

Research on multiword expressions—including collocations, idioms, and lexical bundles—has advanced substantially; however, most assessments focus on accuracy- and knowledge-oriented measures rather than the awareness processes underlying that knowledge. This article reports the d...

Systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventions for adults with simple obesity: Study protocol

Obesity has become a major global public health challenge, and its rising prevalence contributes to substantial health and economic burdens. Existing systematic reviews are largely confined to a single intervention category or to mixed populations, which limits targeted recommend...

Associations between urban form and urban multifunctionality: a comparative study

Abstract Cities are complex and dynamic systems that integrate social, ecological, and infrastructure domains. This study investigates and quantifies how urban forms are associated with multiple urban functions across these domains, and how these associations combine into positiv...

Effect of Friction Surfacing on the Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of CoCrFeMnNi High-Entropy Alloy

In recent years, CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) has attracted considerable attention owing to its exceptional mechanical properties, thermal stability and corrosion resistance. Friction surfacing (FS), as a solid-state additive manufacturing technology that can avoid point d...

Textual symbol of urban spatial differentiation: An empirical analysis on nomenclature of tea restaurants in Hong Kong

Spatial differentiation has long been a focus of scholars and policymakers due to its significant implications in urban planning and public administration. Existing research has approached this theme through structural, functional, and symbolic strands, yet the use of cultural ma...

Tunable Raman Scattering of Fe(II) Coordination Networks With Magnetic Fields

ABSTRACT Controlling terahertz (THz) waves is important for next‐generation communications, sensing, and imaging technologies. However, it is still unclear precisely how THz signals can be manipulated by various materials. Herein, we report the design and synthesis of four coordi...

Harnessing Differential Restriction of Molecular Motion within a Single Fluorophore for Versatile Bioimaging

Abstract Numerous studies have highlighted how differently restricted molecular motions within molecular packing can profoundly alter the photophysical properties of fluorophores. However, most investigations remain confined to solid-state luminescence polymorphism, while extendi...

Mogroside V attenuates inflammatory responses by modulating the miR-448-3p/ELL2/PDE4A axis in vitro

Various studies have revealed that natural compounds exert their bioactivities through regulation some miRNA expression. Our previous work demonstrated that Mogroside V (MV) exerts anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating miR-21-5p in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Our m...

Subsidised Proportionality in Fair Allocation

The Price of a Fair Share Imagine dividing a limited set of resources among a group of people. When the items cannot be split, even a carefully chosen allocation may leave someone feeling shortchanged. One practical response is to offer compensation, but then a new question arise...

Integrated Multi‐Omics Reveals Cellular States and Microenvironmental Remodeling in Coexisting DCIS and IDC

ABSTRACT Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non‐invasive precursor of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), yet the biological mechanisms underlying the transition from DCIS to IDC remain incompletely understood. Here, we integrate spatial transcriptomics, single‐cell RNA sequencing...

Major adverse cardiac events and mortality associated with ADHD and its treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes: a multi-national cohort study

Abstract Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been linked to elevated risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the impact of ADHD and ADHD medication use on prognosis and health outcomes in T2D remains unclear. This study investigates the associations of...

Chronic carbonate alkalinity exposure impaired the mechanical properties of exoskeleton and the intestinal microbiota of juvenile Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Along with the global expansion of saline-alkali aquaculture, understanding the physiological adaptation of economically important species like Macrobrachium rosenbergii to alkaline stress is essential for sustainable aquaculture production. This study investigated the effects of...