Xi'an Jiaotong University

Counterintuitive Temperature-Dependent Interfacial Thermal Resistance in Twisted van der Waals Interfaces

Precise control of interfacial thermal resistance (ITR) is essential for thermal management in van der Waals (vdW) devices. Here, we report a counterintuitive temperature-dependent reversal of ITR in twisted PtX2 (X = S, Se, Te) interfaces. At near-commensurate small twist angles...

Exploring the mediating role of willingness to communicate between self-regulation, professor-student rapport, and learner engagement in GenAI-supported learning: A mixed-methods study

The present study investigates the relationships among self-regulation, professor-student rapport, willingness to communicate, and learner engagement in GenAI-supported higher education from the perspective of Social Cognitive Theory. A mixed-methods design was employed. Quantita...

Acetylcholine enhances deviance detection in Hodgkin-Huxley neuronal networks

Abstract The brain’s ability to detect unexpected events, deviance detection (DD), is critical for survival. While DD has been computationally explained by synaptic plasticity, the role of neuromodulators like acetylcholine (ACh) remains less understood. Here, we examine how ACh...

Genetic polymorphism of 24 short tandem repeats in the population of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Ethiopia is renowned for its pivotal role in the origin and evolution of humanity, with its rich hominid fossil records and unique geological features offering critical insights into early human development. However, genetic studies focusing on the structure a...

Bioinspired Large-AreaPolymeric Cucurbituril Monolayerswith Ultrahigh-Density Nanopores Enabling Reversible Charge-Gatingof Ion Transport via Host–Guest Recognition

Abstract Achieving precise control over ion and molecular transport under subnanometer confinement, especially beyond passive sieving, remains challenging in nanofluidics and membrane science. Here, we present a bioinspired strategy that enables the formation of subnanometer chan...

Determining the minimal clinically important difference for EQ-5D-5L scores in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for knee osteoarthritis, but the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for the EQ-5D-5L scale in TKA patients is not established. This study aims to determine the MCID for EQ-5D-5L in TKA patients. A prospective study w...

Redox‐Pathway Reconstruction in Carbonate Electrolyte to Achieve Durable Na─S Battery

ABSTRACT The practical performance of room‐temperature sodium–sulfur (RT Na─S) batteries in low‐solubility carbonate electrolytes is fundamentally constrained by slow “solid‐solid” sulfur conversion, causing incomplete redox reactions and rapid capacity fading. Herein, we propose...

Redox‐Pathway Reconstruction in Carbonate Electrolyte to Achieve Durable Na─S Battery

ABSTRACT The practical performance of room‐temperature sodium–sulfur (RT Na─S) batteries in low‐solubility carbonate electrolytes is fundamentally constrained by slow “solid‐solid” sulfur conversion, causing incomplete redox reactions and rapid capacity fading. Herein, we propose...

Nonlinear association between maternal depressive symptoms and overreactive parenting among preschool children: a cross-sectional study

Maternal depressive symptoms (MDS) have been associated with negative parenting practices. However, research examining the specific pattern between MDS and overreactive parenting remains limited. Our objective was to comprehensively assess the association between MDS and overreac...

Factors affecting job choices among primary health workers in China: a discrete choice experiment study

Primary health workers (PHWs) are crucial for primary health care, yet shortages and maldistribution persist in China. The study aimed to quantify their job preferences and the importance of key job attributes to inform attraction and retention policies. A discrete choice experim...

NOSES-facilitated transoral en-bloc excision of tongue squamous cell carcinoma via an adapted face-lift method: an initial technical case series

Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is one of the most common malignancies of the oral cavity, and cervical lymph node status is a major determinant of prognosis. Conventional selective neck dissection (SND) requires a transcervical incision that may result in visible cervical...

Hybrid Interface Enables Dendrite-Free Aqueous Zn-Metal Battery

Abstract Aqueous zinc(Zn)-metal batteries (AZMBs) have attracted significant attention owing to their high safety, economy, and potential applications in stationary energy storage systems. However, AZMBs still suffer from low reversibility and short lifespan of the Zn anode, resu...

Electronic‐Geometric Pre‐Compensation Enables Intermetallic RhSb Bimetallenes for Efficient Nitrite Electroreduction

ABSTRACT Sustainable electrochemical synthesis aims to produce high‐value chemicals under mild conditions, but its advancement is hindered by electrocatalyst deactivation caused by the strong adsorption of poisoning intermediates. Strategies that mitigate deactivation by weakenin...

Sublattice engineering and crystal system design: microscopic pathways to enhanced performance in halide solid-state electrolytes

Abstract Halide solid-state electrolytes (HSSEs) hold great promise for all-solid-state batteries, but their ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability still remain key challenges in practical applications. This review systematically links the evolutionary trajectory of HSS...

Physics‐Informed Neural Networks for Flexoelectric Boundary Value Problems: A Reformulated Architecture for High‐ and Mixed‐Order Electromechanically Coupled Systems

ABSTRACT Flexoelectricity denotes a universal electromechanical coupling in dielectric materials, whereby strain gradients break local inversion symmetry and induce electric polarization. The resulting boundary value problem (BVP) is governed by a coupled multi‐physics system of...

Silica-Inspired Aerogel Thermal Metamaterials with Gradient Porosity: High-Temperature-Induced Pore Sintering Evolution via Nanoindentation

Localized densification of nanoporous silica under combined mechanical compression and elevated temperature involves coupled pore collapse, skeletal rearrangement, and thermally activated sintering. Clarifying how local pre-compression regulates these processes is important for u...

Electrodeposition-initiated, self-catalyzed growth of 2D amorphous Fe-group metal–boron alloy mesoporous films

Two-dimensional mesoporous amorphous metallic films, particularly those based on earth-abundant Fe-group metals (Ni, Co, Fe), are highly promising for various applications due to their high surface area, structural isotropy, and abundant undercoordinated sites. However, synthesiz...

Beyond Traditional Phenolics: Disulfide Bonds for Performance Enhancement of Aerospace Ablation‐Resistant Materials from Processing to Recycling

As a key material of solid rocket motor nozzles, phenolic resins (PR) possessing high char yield, good processability, and efficient repairable performance are strongly desired for advanced ablation materials. Achieving these requirements simultaneously is challenging for traditi...

Prompt Learning for Textual Heterogeneous Information Networks

Heterogeneous information networks (HINs) play an indispensable role in a wide range of domain-specific applications, from recommender systems to conversational platforms. Textual heterogeneous information networks (HINs) are graphs with abundant textual information. Currently, m...

Flood-induced displacement and resilience: the mediating role of coping strategies within the sustainable livelihood framework

Abstract Flood-induced displacement has become a critical challenge in disaster-prone areas particularly in low-income countries where communities depend entirely on the natural resources. This study examines how various forms of livelihood capital such as natural, physical, huma...