University of Mons

Closed string trajectories from a new “tiling”

A bstract Based on an efficient technology for the excavation of entire open string trajectories of physical states, we propose an algorithmic method of constructing the largely unknown closed string trajectories. Due to combinatorial complexity, the “double copy” of open strings...

Plasma-Assisted and Green Routes to Silicon and Carbon Quantum Dots: A Critical Comparison of Synthesis–Structure–Property Relationships

Silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) and carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are often discussed as related heavy-metal-free luminescent nanomaterials, although the mechanisms governing their formation and emission differ fundamentally. Rather than combining two parallel bodies of literature, thi...

Hierarchical Organization Modulates Transient Thermal Relaxation Dynamics in Chitinous Cuticles from Marine and Terrestrial Organisms

Abstract Chitinous cuticles are hierarchical biological composites in which the molecular organization spans multiple structural length scales. Although the relationships between chitin chemistry and mechanical performance have been extensively investigated, the structural factor...

Identification of Glycosylation-Associated Proteins in Colostrum: A Review of Mass Spectrometry-Based Strategies

Abstract Colostrum, first milk produced by mammalians after parturition, is a biologically rich and complex fluid, referred to as “liquid gold” due to its exceptional nutritional and immunological properties. Among the bioactive molecules, proteins play critical roles in neonatal...

Higher femoral periprosthetic fracture rate with dual-mobility compared with single-mobility total hip arthroplasty

Aims Dual-mobility implants have reduced dislocation rates in total hip arthroplasty (THA), particularly in high-risk populations. However, under conditions of high stress, such as a fall or forced range of motion, the energy that would otherwise cause dislocation is instead tran...

Dirichlet, Neumann, mixed and self-dual holography: (self-dual) Yang–Mills theory

A bstract Motivated by applications of self-dual theories to the AdS/CFT correspondence, we study self-dual Yang–Mills theory (SDYM) and its relation to Yang–Mills theory and to Chalmers–Siegel theory with Dirichlet, Neumann, and mixed boundary conditions. A Fefferman–Graham anal...

Conservation dilemmas: Xylella fastidiosa and the future(s) of olive farming

Abstract Over the past decade, the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa has profoundly transformed olive-growing landscapes in the southern Italian region of Apulia. Once characterized by ancient olive trees that sustained both rural livelihoods and cultural identities, the region is now...

Understanding the conceptualization and measurement of social participation among adults living with psychosocial disability: a scoping review and heuristic framework

Social participation is an important outcome in mental health, recovery, and disability research, but studies use overlapping concepts and different approaches to its assessment. This scoping review aimed to map how social participation is conceptualized, operationalized, and ass...

Oxidized-Lipid Signaling and Ferroptosis as Downstream Mechanisms of Titanium-Associated Peri-Implant Bone Loss

Titanium and its alloys remain the dominant materials in oral implantology, but degradation products released through corrosion, tribocorrosion, and wear are biologically active. This critical narrative review examines oxidized-lipid signaling and ferroptosis as candidate downstr...

Rehabilitation and the post-intensive care syndrome across the recovery continuum: a narrative review

Purpose Improved survival from critical illness has produced a growing population of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors with new or worsened physical, cognitive, and mental-health impairment, defined as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), and frequent distress among families/ca...

On definable groups in real closed fields with a generic derivation, and related structures

We study finite-dimensional groups definable in models of the theory RCF ∂ of real closed fields with a generic derivation (also known as CODF , the theory of closed ordered differential fields [28]). We prove that any such group Γ definably embeds in a “canonical” semialgebraic...

DISE and Rhinomanometry Correlates of Response to Head‐of‐Bed Elevation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

OBJECTIVES: To identify endoscopic and rhinomanometric correlation of response to 30° head-of-bed elevation (HOBE) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and to explore whether upper airway (UA) collapse patterns and nasal resistance are associated with positional improv...

Declines in European bumblebee habitat suitability attributable to climate change

Climate change is increasingly implicated in the decline of insect pollinator populations, which provide critical ecosystem services. Isolating its contribution from other co-occurring environmental stresses remains challenging yet crucial for informing conservation strategies an...

Association between fluid balance, muscle strength, and muscle quality in critically ill patients: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Intensive Care Unit–acquired weakness (ICUAW) is a frequent complication that significantly impairs functional recovery in critically ill patients. Fluid overload during critical illness has been associated with adverse outcomes, but its relationship with peri...

Rethinking training for healthcare professionals caring for adults with intellectual disabilities: Expanding learning dimensions and addressing assessment gaps

Despite widespread recognition of the need for training programs for healthcare professionals on intellectual disability, it remains inconsistently integrated into medical and nursing curricula. This systematic review aims to explore how training programs addressing care for adul...

Toward Sustainable Management of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): A Review on the Role of Endophytic Fungi in Crop Protection

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is a highly polyphagous pest that has rapidly expanded across Africa, Asia, and Oceania, threatening food security and agricultural productivity. Reliance on synthetic insecticides for FAW management is increasingly challenged by in...