Yangzhou University

Effect of bond performance on flexural crack width of SCBSB concrete beam

Stainless steel-clad bimetallic steel bars (SCBSB) are an attractive choice for durable reinforced concrete (RC) structures in aggressive environments, where controlling crack width is critical to preventing chloride ingress and exploiting the cladding’s corrosion resistance. How...

Enteromorpha prolifera polysaccharide as a novel bio-based foaming agent: Preparation, foaming performance, and properties of foam concrete

In this study, Enteromorpha prolifera -derived polysaccharides (EPP) were employed as a bio-based foaming agent for foam concrete, and their effects on fresh properties, pore structure, physical performance, and compressive strength were investigated. Surface tension tests indica...

SAMSN1 restricts Japanese encephalitis virus replication by recruiting TRIM21 to degrade viral proteins and activate the interferon pathway

Abstract Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a zoonotic mosquito-transmitted flavivirus, induces human encephalitis and swine reproductive diseases. No antiviral drugs or treatments exist for flavivirus infections, which cause severe symptoms. Even though some host proteins can su...

Genome-Wide Characterization of Phosphate Transporters Reveals Differential Regulation of Growth and Medicinal Metabolite Accumulation Under Phosphorus Deficiency in Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba L. (G. biloba) is an important medicinal tree species rich in bioactive flavonoids and terpene lactones. Phosphate transporters (PHTs) play essential roles in phosphate uptake, transport, and homeostasis; however, their characteristics and functions in G. biloba rem...

Transcriptomic efficiency shapes growth-defense trade-offs in alpine desert plants under climate change

Climate change on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, characterized by simultaneous warming and increased precipitation during the growing season, will challenge alpine plants to balance resource acquisition with stress defense. However,the governing physiological and molecular mechanism...

Core Loss Prediction Model Based on Waveform Classification

Core loss is governed by coupled factors, strong nonlinear behavior, and excitation waveform; traditional empirical models often fail to deliver high accuracy under complex operating conditions. Data heterogeneity across waveforms also limits the generalization ability of data-dr...

Perovskite Photodetectors With Customizable Frequency Response

ABSTRACT Photodetectors in emerging optoelectronic systems are increasingly required to deliver application‐defined transfer characteristics rather than merely high responsivity or fast response. Existing response‐engineering strategies mainly operate in the wavelength or intensi...

Configuration tuning of rocking structural systems through an integrated stiffness–damping redistribution strategy

This study proposes a novel Demountable Rocking Segmental (DRS) system to effectively tune the configuration and seismic response of mid- to high-rise buildings through an integrated redistribution of stiffness and damping. Unlike conventional base-rocking wall systems, which are...

Early ionized calcium changes after postoperative blood product transfusion in adult cardiac surgical ICU patients: a retrospective database study

Ionized calcium (iCa) is frequently measured after adult cardiac surgery, but the clinical implications of early post-transfusion changes are uncertain. We evaluated early iCa change as a transfusion-associated measurement pattern rather than as proof of blood-product causality o...

Human-dominated or human-robot joint teams? Impact of human-robot collaboration modes on safety performance

The application of robots in construction has made human-robot collaboration (HRC) increasingly common, but how collaboration modes perform under cognitive fatigue and task complexity conditions remains insufficiently understood. This paper defined two HRC modes, human-dominated...

Monocyte-to-HDL cholesterol ratio and cardiovascular comorbidity in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently complicated by cardiovascular disease (CVD), which significantly increases morbidity and mortality. The monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) has emerged as a novel inflammatory biomarker associated...

Exploring Sustainable Material Adoption by Designers: A Mixed‐Methods Framework for Fashion Industry Transformation

ABSTRACT The increasing focus on the sustainability of the environment has led to the increased use of sustainable materials in fashion. To identify the sustainable materials which fashion designers prefer and their impact on the fashion industry. To develop a sustainable framewo...

Beyond Band-Edge Effective Mass: Ultrahigh On-State Current and Electron-Hole Transport Asymmetry in Monolayer PbS MOSFETs

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are commonly evaluated for ultrascaled transistors using band-edge descriptors such as carrier effective mass. Here, first-principles quantum-transport simulations reveal pronounced electron-hole transport asymmetry in monolayer PbS MO...

Flow regime analysis and prediction for compound droplet generation in a microfluidic device coupling flow-focusing and step emulsification

In this work, a tandem microfluidic device coupling flow-focusing and step emulsification was fabricated to generate compound droplets. Through systematic visualization experiments, four distinct flow regimes were identified, namely two-step compound droplet generation (TSCG), on...

Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals Defense Mechanisms Against Pseudoperonospora cubensis Infection in Cucumber Cultivars

Downy mildew (DM) in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis, severely restricts cucumber growth and yield. This study compared transcriptomic responses to P. cubensis infection between the DM-resistant cucumber cultivar ‘115’ and the DM-susceptible cu...

Scenario-based evaluation of nutrient pollution control in agricultural drainage ditch–pond systems using the QUAL2K model

Agricultural drainage ditches are vital for farmland water management but often contribute to nutrient enrichment and downstream eutrophication. In this study, the QUAL2K model was calibrated with 2022 field data and validated using 2023 monitoring results to simulate nitrogen an...

A Soy-Derived Isoflavone Genistein Inhibits the Life Cycle of PRRSV In Vitro

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) has become a global health threat for swine. Because of the limited effectiveness of commercial vaccine strategies and the absence of specific antiviral chemical drugs for PRRS, it is urgent to identify new strategies fo...

β-Hydroxybutyrate Exacerbates Klebsiella pneumoniae -Induced Inflammatory Injury and Milk Synthesis Impairment via the GPR109A/NF-κB Signaling Axis

Abstract Ketotic cows exhibit a heightened mastitis risk through an unknown mechanism. This study investigated the influence of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) on mastitis development. Mammary tissues from ketotic cows with mastitis showed more severe pathological damage and suppression...

Study on the solid-liquid two-phase flow characteristics of coolant pumps for energy storage system at different rotational speeds

Coolant pumps are critical for liquid cooling in energy storage systems, regulating coolant circulation through speed adjustments to maintain optimal temperatures. However, particles in the system cause pump erosion, threatening equipment lifespan and system safety. The multiphas...

Pathfinder-Based Analysis of Capacity Matching and Bottleneck Migration Along Evacuation Chains in Underground Commercial Complexes

Underground commercial complexes form a multi-stage evacuation chain linking horizontal transfer, vertical discharge, and exit allocation. Pathfinder simulations examined occupant-profile composition, stair width, corridor configuration, and pedestrian diversion through single-fa...