Wuhan Institute of Technology

Signaling resilience to tourists and investors through corporate philanthropic disaster giving

The tourism industry is highly susceptible to public crises. Drawing on signaling theory, this study proposes that corporate charitable disaster giving can function as a sustainability signal, aiding tourism firms in recovering from the negative impacts of such crises. Across eig...

Theoretical and experimental investigation of compensation-chamber effects in an open-loop heat pipe

An open-loop heat pipe (OLHP) with a circular flat evaporator was developed by opening the liquid return path of a conventional loop heat pipe (LHP). Condensate is discharged from the condenser as product water, while feedwater is supplied externally to the compensation chamber....

Diffusion-Based Nanostructure and Self-Healing Characterization of Asphalt Binders Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Abstract Conventional macroscale and microscale experiments have not fully elucidated the thermodynamical behaviors of asphalt binders’ self-healing, particularly under varying thermal conditions and fracture dimensions, limiting understanding of nanoscale molecular processes. Th...

Reinforcement Learning-Assisted Quantum Simulation of Many-Body Excited States and Real-Time Dynamics

Abstract The computation of electronic excited states and real-time quantum dynamics of many-Fermion systems is among the most promising applications of near-term quantum computing. In this work, we generalize the reinforcement learning contracted quantum eigensolver (RL-CQE), pr...

Controllable Synthesis of Biodegradable Lignin‐Grafted polyAA / AM Microspheres for Soil Remediation

ABSTRACT Biodegradable water‐absorbing resins hold significant potential in mitigating soil‐related issues and advancing sustainable agriculture. Lignin, being abundant, eco‐friendly, and biodegradable, possesses multiple active functional groups in its molecular structure, makin...

The Interfacial Proton-Transfer Pathway Boosted Acidic Oxygen Evolution

Abstract Developing efficient and durable acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts for the proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE) is made challenging by sluggish proton transfer. Here, we engineer a fluorinated carbon-coated Co3O4 (F/C–Co3O4) interface based...

Beyond State-Led Sustainable Governance: How Nonprofit Organizations Alleviate NIMBY Risks in Chinese Megacity Communities

Chinese megacity communities are not only the primary drivers of economic development but also epicenters of systemic contradictions compounded by overlapping risks. In recent years, NIMBY conflicts have arisen with growing frequency within urban communities, posing a severe thre...

Design of a Comprehensive Teaching Experiment for Synthesis, Photopatterning, and Device Application of Photo-Cross-Linkable Perovskite Nanocrystals

Abstract Perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have garnered widespread attention for their outstanding optoelectronic characteristics and versatile application prospects. However, the inherently soft structure and dynamically unstable surface ligands of perovskite NCs greatly limit thei...

Explainable image aesthetic assessment via semantic segmentation-guided cross-attention fusion

Most existing image aesthetic assessment methods rely on global representations or simple aggregation of local features. This makes it difficult to model semantic region information and provide region-level explanations. To address this issue, we propose a Semantic Segmentation-G...

The Risk Spillover Within a Financial System: Evidence from China

In this paper, by proposing a new risk measure called CoRVaR, we explore the risk spillover effect within a financial system consisting of the banking, security and insurance industries. To be precise, we examine the risk spillover effect from each industry to the other. Moreover...

Analyses of cost of energy and multi-objective optimizations for single-stage thermoelectric coolers

Abstract Based on finite-time thermodynamics and single-stage thermoelectric cooler model from prior literature, this study introduces the cost of energy, it is defined as COE = Q L / I , which quantifies heat flux per unit current passing through thermoelectric cooler from cold...

Study on the steady-state operation characteristics of open loop heat pipe desalination

Open loop heat pipe desalination (OHLPD) can achieve a high water production rate with a small temperature difference, without consuming additional mechanical power. In this study, a steady-state model of the OLHPD system was established to investigate its water-production perfor...

Design and Analysis of a Surface Capture Device Under Moderate Sea State 4

To address the limitations of poor adaptability and insufficient versatility of current surface capture technologies for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) under high sea state conditions, this study proposes an ROV-based capture system equipped with guidance and clamping mech...

A Lighting-Aware Infrared–Visible Image Fusion Network for Security Surveillance

Infrared and visible image fusion combines the thermal cues captured by infrared sensors with the rich structural and texture information provided by visible images. This technique is particularly valuable for security surveillance, nighttime scene perception, and target recognit...

Construction and application of evaluation models for online learning behaviour

Online learning not only makes full use of online resources to meet the diverse learning needs of students but also enhances their autonomy and information acquisition abilities. Through learning analysis techniques, the quality of online learning can be improved, thereby enablin...

Arc-DED additive manufacturing of high-Zn-content Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy assisted by interlayer remelting and mechanical hammering

Arc-directed energy deposition (Arc-DED) is a promising additive manufacturing technology for fabricating medium-to-large-scale and lightweight structural components. The development of high-strength aluminum alloys is crucial for optimising the performance of these Arc-DED-manuf...

Make Lemonade out of Lemons: A Learning-based ZNS SSDs with Built-in Compression

Zoned Namespace (ZNS) SSDs offer a promising approach to simplifying flash management and reducing storage costs. Enabling built-in compression in ZNS SSDs can further enhance storage efficiency and improve performance without increasing the host’s burden. However, compression in...

Firms’ aspiration environmental performance gap and persistent green innovation: does CEO green experience matter?

Purpose This study aims to explore the relationship between firms’ negative and positive aspiration environmental performance gap (AEPG) and persistent green innovation (PGI). At the same time, this study explored the moderating role of CEO green experience in the APEG–PGI relati...

Numerical simulation on full-link underwater LIDAR with an optical filter using OAM modulation

Optical filtering based on orbital angular momentum (OAM) modulation can effectively suppress background noise and multiple-scattering light in water, thereby improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of underwater lidar. Although OAM modulation has been investigated in previous...

Key drivers and mechanisms of user satisfaction with smart wearable medical products: a mixed-methods study

Smart wearable medical products are increasingly used in chronic disease management and health monitoring. However, negative user experiences and discontinuance remain common in real-world use, and the multidimensional drivers of user satisfaction (US) and their interaction mecha...