Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Temperature-dependent electrical performance of β-Ga2O3 Schottky barrier diodes under 5 MeV proton irradiation

This work examines the effects of 5 MeV proton irradiation at a fluence of 1 × 10 13 cm −2 on the electrical characteristics of β-Ga 2 O 3 Schottky barrier diodes over a temperature range of 25 °C to 100 °C. Current–voltage (I-V), capacitance–voltage (C-V), and deep-level transie...

Dialkylation of Vinyl Arenes under Cobalt Catalysis

Abstract Herein, a directing group and ligand-free cobalt-catalyzed alkene dialkylation with various alkyl halides and alkylzinc pivalates is reported. This method is distinguished by its broad scope, synthetic simplicity, and excellent regio- and chemoselectivities, thus providi...

High-fidelity fabrication of sub-millimeter thickness silica glass optical components via a synergistic suppression strategy in UV imprint lithography

Ultraviolet imprinting technology offers significant advantages in fabricating silica glass optical devices due to the high precision, high efficiency, and excellent reproducibility. However, when fabricating components with sub-millimeter thickness and high aspect ratios, the st...

Limits of Rauzy graphs of languages with subexponential complexity

To a subshift over a finite alphabet, one can naturally associate an infinite family of finite graphs, called its Rauzy graphs. We show that for a subshift of unbounded subexponential complexity, the Rauzy graphs converge in the sense of Benjamini–Schramm if and only if their emp...

Energy-efficient dynamic temperature control for frozen plant-based food transport using model predictive control

Abstract Refrigerated road transport is energy intensive because conventional controllers regulate compartment air temperature reactively while the cargo itself changes temperature slowly. In this work, the potential energy savings from shifting the control reference from air to...

β-Catenin Knockout in the Olfactory Bulb and Hippocampus Reveals Dual Roles in Olfactory Discrimination and Working Memory

Mice rely heavily on their sense of smell to provide crucial environmental information. The intricate organization of neural circuits within the olfactory bulb (OB) and the communication across the OB-hippocampus network in mice underpin their ability to discriminate and adapt to...

Hierarchical diffusion-guided consistency learning framework for knee anterior cruciate ligament classification

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) classification in knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is challenging due to diagnostic evidence being dispersed across multiple slices and anatomical supervision often being sparse. We propose a three-stage hierarchical diffusion-guided consiste...

Exploring EFL learners’ vocabulary learning in a longitudinal mobile-assisted context

Abstract Mobile-assisted vocabulary learning (MAVL) provides flexible, multimodal support for EFL vocabulary development, yet its effectiveness heavily depends on learners’ self-directed learning (SDL). Prior research has rarely examined learners’ longitudinal vocabulary learning...

Can LLMs effectively annotate learner writing? Prompting strategies and proficiency effects in annotating L2 learner argumentative essays

Recent research has demonstrated promising performance of large language models (LLMs) in genre-based discourse annotation. However, most existing work has focused on academic research genres, with less attention paid to the annotation of learner writing, where argumentative elem...

Synergising local geo-environmental characteristics with spatial context for enhancing landslide susceptibility mapping

Data-driven methods are widely used in landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) because they can effectively model the complex relationships between landslides and geo-environmental conditions. Existing data-driven approaches generally follow two types of data representations. Pixe...

Mechanical Response of a Macro-Fibre Composite-Bonded Cantilever Beam and Its Sandwich Configuration for Low-Intrusion Deformation Suppression

Macro-fibre composite (MFC) actuators offer improved flexibility and damage tolerance over monolithic piezoceramics, which have been widely utilised recently. However, direct bonding to a heritage substrate of MFC actuators may cause local stress concentration and complicate remo...

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The wavelet transform associated with the Jacobi–Cherednik operator

In this paper, we introduce the wavelet transform associated with the Jacobi–Cherednik operator. We first present some basic properties of the Opdam–Cherednik wavelet transform. Then, we establish a few versions of the uncertainty principle for this transform. In particular, we s...

Ambidextrous innovation leap and patent abandonment: A resource orchestration perspective

Patent abandonment can be conceived as a deliberate approach to orchestrate and streamline patent assets, which is often shaped by firms' innovation strategies. This study conceptualizes ambidextrous innovation leap as a strategic reconfiguration of innovation trajectories that r...

Isoptericola maris sp. nov., a novel actinobacterium isolated from the marine sediment in the Bohai Sea, China

A Gram-staining positive, greenish-yellow, immotile, catalase-positive, oxidase-negative actinobacterium, designated strain G70 T , was isolated from the marine sediment in the Bohai Sea, China. The results of phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA gene sequences indicated t...

From Collage Elicitation to Immersive Interpretation: A Community-Participatory Approach for Interpreting Chinese Calligraphy Heritage

As a classic visual cultural heritage, Chinese calligraphy embeds aesthetic, historical, and philosophical meanings within its forms. These remain largely inaccessible without prolonged exposure, and conventional transmission often demands years of study or extensive narrative me...

Governing voices: self-gatekeeping and the negotiation of creative labour on Chinese audio platforms

Audio-based platforms remain underexplored in research on platform governance and creative labour, despite their growing cultural and economic significance and the distinct governance challenges of voice-mediated environments. This study examines how creators navigate overlapping...

Enhancing vocabulary learning in EAP: investigating AI-supported spaced retrieval, student experiences, and perceptions

Abstract Vocabulary development is essential to successful learning in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), yet effective approaches for supporting spaced retrieval practice remain a persistent challenge. This mixed-methods study investigated changes in first-year EAP students’ v...

Identifying and characterizing eating disorder discourse on Chinese social media: a machine learning approach

Eating disorders (EDs) are severe psychiatric conditions with high mortality and substantial medical complications. In China, underdiagnosis and low treatment engagement hinder timely intervention. Social media platforms provide a naturalistic lens into ED-related experiences, ye...

Speculative emotional practices: Exploring children's emotional connections to space and time in urban Indonesia

This reflective piece explores how speculative methods can illuminate children's emotional geographies in rapidly urbanising Southeast Asian cities. Drawing on fieldwork in Kampung Plampitan, Surabaya, Indonesia, we combine the emerging method of futuring(s) whereby we invite chi...