Yangzhou University

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...

Diagnostic performance of ultrasound-measured visceral fat thickness and metabolic indices for MRI-PDFF-defined hepatic steatosis in MAFLD

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD) has emerged as a globally significant liver disorder due to its continuously rising prevalence. Our aim is to investigate the clinical value of ultrasound-measured visceral fat thickness (VFT) and five scoring systems—fa...

Bacillus subtilis extracellular vesicles surface-displaying superoxide dismutase attenuate alcoholic liver injury by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 axis

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) represents a globally prevalent progressive hepatic disorder with continuously rising incidence. Its pathological mechanisms mainly stem from the direct toxic effects of alcohol metabolites, accompanied by aggravated oxidative stress, lipid overaccum...

From ecological threats to environmental solutions: a critical review of invasive plant species for heavy metal phytoremediation

Heavy metal contamination represents a persistent environmental challenge threatening ecosystem stability, agricultural productivity, and human health. Therefore, the development of sustainable and cost-effective remediation strategies is essential. Phytoremediation, an environme...

Inulin-modified nano selenium biocomposite with dual-targeting capability mitigates polystyrene nanoplastic-induced hepatic ferroptosis

The mutually benefiting relationship between the environment and human health is under threat from the rapid accumulation and trophic transfer of fragmented plastics. While the in vivo presence and adverse effects of nanoplastics in the environment have been increasingly document...

Lycopene mitigates T-2 toxin-induced systemic inflammation and oxidative stress in association with gut microbiota and SCFAs regulation in mice

T-2 toxin is a trichothecene mycotoxin produced by Fusarium species and can cause disease after contaminated food or feed ingestion. This study aimed to investigate the impact of lycopene (Ly) on systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and dysbiosis in mice exposed to T-2 toxin....

Hydration Mechanisms and Microstructural Evolution of MgO–Metakaolin–Slag Cementitious Materials

Abstract This study aims to investigate the hydration process and mechanism of MgO–metakaolin–slag (MMKS) ternary cementitious materials. The effects of different slag (SG) contents (0–40%) and MgO/metakaolin (MK) mass ratios (4:6 and 6:4) on the properties of MMKS cementitious m...

Local Vibration Modes for Determining the Ge Ga + Fingerprint Peak in Gallium Nitride (GaN) via First-Principles Calculations

Abstract Highly conductive silicon-doped gallium nitride (GaN) is commonly used in high-power optoelectronics and electronics. Alternatively, germanium (Ge) can achieve a higher doping concentration than silicon, as its atomic size is similar to that of Ga. Precisely understandin...

Whole-Genome Sequencing Reveals Co-Infection with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, Bovine Enterovirus, and Caprine Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 in a Calf from a Cattle Herd in Xizang, China

Although mixed viral infections are increasingly recognized as contributors to bovine diarrhea syndrome, diagnosing such co-infections remains challenging, particularly in high-altitude regions where surveillance is limited. In July 2024, a calf presenting with severe diarrhea an...

Repurposing irosustat for malaria: host-targeted antiplasmodial activity via cholesterol sulfate modulation against drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum

Abstract Background The urgent global need for novel antimalarial drugs targeting Plasmodium falciparum has intensified due to rising mortality and drug resistance. This study examines a host-directed strategy targeting lipid metabolism by evaluating the antiplasmodial activity o...

The Impact of Bullying Victimization on School Adjustment: A Moderated Mediation Model

Bullying victimization is a major risk factor for adolescents’ school adjustment, yet the mechanisms linking these experiences remain unclear. This study examined whether psychological resilience mediates the association between bullying victimization and school adjustment among...

Digital Colonialism and Linguistic Hegemony in Post-Pandemic Higher Education: A Study on Bangladeshi University Classrooms

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of higher education globally. Yet in post-colonial societies like Bangladesh, this shift has paradoxically reinforced new forms of epistemic dependency and linguistic hierarchy. This paper, grounded in the Feminist Ling...

Digital Colonialism and Linguistic Hegemony in Post-Pandemic Higher Education: A Study on Bangladeshi University Classrooms

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of higher education globally. Yet in post-colonial societies like Bangladesh, this shift has paradoxically reinforced new forms of epistemic dependency and linguistic hierarchy. This paper, grounded in the Feminist Ling...

Mapping the Evolution of Intangible Cultural Heritage Dissemination: Knowledge Structures, Emerging Themes, and Future Research Directions (2007-2026)

Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a significant aspect of a nation's identity, and its preservation is crucial. Many review papers have analyzed these issues through bibliometric analysis, but long-term dynamic quantitative analysis of ICH dissemination literature is lacking....

Language Policy, Nationalism, and Women's Participation in Bangladesh's Foreign Diplomacy

Language is not merely a tool of communication; it is a site of power, identity, and geopolitical negotiation. In Bangladesh, the legacy of the 1952 Language Movement has rendered Bengali a powerful symbol of nationalism, yet in diplomacy, English continues to dominate. This pape...

Language Policy, Nationalism, and Women's Participation in Bangladesh's Foreign Diplomacy

Language is not merely a tool of communication; it is a site of power, identity, and geopolitical negotiation. In Bangladesh, the legacy of the 1952 Language Movement has rendered Bengali a powerful symbol of nationalism, yet in diplomacy, English continues to dominate. This pape...

Operando electrochemiluminescence imaging of intermediate evolution and kinetics in electrocatalytic nitrate reduction

Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction (NO3RR) provides a sustainable approach for removing nitrate pollutants and producing valuable nitrogen chemicals. However, understanding catalytic behavior under realistic dilute conditions remains challenging, as conventional electrochemical m...

Five-in-One, Four-Stage Progressive: Exploration of Innovative Practical Course Teaching for Mechanical Majors

Against the backdrop of Emerging Engineering Education (3E) construction, promoting practical teaching reform in mechanical majors is key to cultivating high-level innovative talents. Problems in the practical courses of mechanical majors are identified in this study, such as a d...

Multidentate Ligand Strategy Enables Scalable-Synthesis and Aqueous-Stable CsPbBr3@CsPb2Br5 Perovskite Quantum Dots

Abstract Perovskite quantum dots (PeQDs) show promising potential in the optoelectronic field, but their commercial application is limited by the challenges of aqueous stability and large-scale production. Herein, we tackled both the issues via “one stone,” namely multidentate co...

Roles of an Auxin Transport Inhibitor and Methyl Jasmonate in Waterlogging-Induced Aerenchyma Formation in Luffa

Waterlogging stress is a major abiotic stressor that severely constrains crop growth and productivity. Aerenchyma provides intercellular air spaces to transport oxygen to the root, which is essential for survival under waterlogged conditions. However, the mechanism underlying the...