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Kepler: A Deep Learning Pipeline for Transit-Based Exoplanet Candidate Identification in TESS Sectors 1 through 97

TESS has produced light curves for hundreds of millions of stars, more than traditional tools like Box Least Squares can feasibly vet alone. We present Kepler, a CNNtransformer hybrid trained to detect the periodic brightness dips caused by transiting planets. Using TESS Sectors...

Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Reformer Pilates and Hatha Yoga on Functional Fitness, Balance, and Cognitive Performance in Older Women: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Background Aging is associated with progressive declines in neuromuscular function, postural control, and cognitive performance, which may compromise functional independence. Mind–body exercise approaches such as Pilates and Yoga have been suggested as effective strategi...

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMPOWERMENT AND SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVENESS IN NIGERIA

The study examines the factors that shape the entrepreneurial intention and sustainability of youth in Nigeria, particularly access to finance, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurship skill development and institutional support. Youth entrepreneurship has emerged as an import...

Enhancing Channel Robustness in LoRa Radio Frequency Fingerprinting through a Physics-Informed Residual Spectrogram †

Radio Frequency Fingerprinting Identification (RFFI) is a lightweight authentication method at the physical layer for LoRa IoT devices that avoids cryptographic overhead. However, current deep learning pipelines for RFFI face a robustness gap in that their identification accuracy...

Effects of Khaya ivorensis and Hevea brasiliensis Wood Sawdust on the Cultivation and Nutritional Composition of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacaum ex. Fr. Kummar)

This study was conducted to examine the effect of hardwood (Khaya ivorensis) and softwood (Hevea brasiliensis) on the proximate and nutritional composition of (Pleurotus ostreatus) (Jacaum ex. Fr. Kummar) with the aim of comparing its proximate and nutritional composition on the...

A dual role for miR-210-3p in hypoxia-driven signaling and mitotic regulation in cancer

miR-210-3p is a well-established hypoxia-induced microRNA that is commonly upregulated in a wide range of solid tumors, traditionally linked to mitochondrial repression and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) signaling. However, its functional role in cancer remains complex and highly...

Part II Training the Human System: Domain-Specific Development and Functional Cooperation

Part I of this research program introduced the Unknown Demand Problem: when the future domain of demand cannot be specified reliably, training cannot be organized entirely around predetermined tasks or environments. It proposed a shift from task-centered preparation toward the de...

ACCELERATING THE GROWTH OF COMMERCE IN NIGERIA: NACCIMA AS A VITAL PLAYER

This study examines the role of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in accelerating commercial growth in Nigeria within the context of economic policy uncertainty, trade facilitation, and the implementation of the African Co...

Towards low-carbon deep soil mixing: a complementary review of supplementary cementitious and alkali-activated binders

Abstract Deep soil mixing (DSM) is a proven in situ ground improvement technique conventionally employing cement/lime as hydraulic binders. Escalating concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions and chemical durability of these materials have prompted the exploration of sustainab...

Effect of Combined Pelvic Floor and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with respiratory muscle weakness and chronic cough, increasing intra-abdominal pressure and contributing to the development of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. Although pelvic floor muscle training (PF...

Atomic High-Spin Cobalt Unlocks Reversible Multi-Electron Transfer Chemistry for Superb Aqueous Zn-Mn Batteries

Abstract To settle inherent irreversible phase transition and motivate re-dissolution of deposited “dead” MnO 2 without acid and redox mediator addition, we introduced atomic-dispersed Co atoms with high-spin state into layered MnO 2 , denoted as Co–MnO 2 , via an in situ topolog...

Determinants of Successful Implementation of Government Affordable Housing Projects in Nyanza Region, Kenya

Affordable housing has become a critical development priority in Kenya due to persistent housing deficits, rapid urbanization, and increasing pressure on infrastructure systems. Despite government efforts through the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), implementation outcomes rem...

Information leakage and performance overestimation in EEG-based schizophrenia detection: evidence from literature and empirical analyses

Abstract Detecting schizophrenia (SZ) from electroencephalography (EEG) signals using machine- and deep learning models gained traction lately due to potential utility in early disease detection and differential diagnosis. Classification performance reports in the range of 95% ac...

Provenance-preserved DL framework for intrinsically-isolated mm-wave CDRA MIMO

Abstract This paper presents a provenance-preserving deep-learning framework for computational design screening and full-wave validation of high-isolation millimeter-wave cylindrical dielectric resonator antennas in a two-port MIMO configuration. The framework integrates Ansys HF...

Effects of Traffic Control Technology and Traffic Officers on Road Traffic Regulation in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

This study investigated effects of traffic control technology and traffic officers on road traffic regulation in Ado-Ekiti. Specifically, it examined the perceived effectiveness of automated traffic control systems such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), traffic lights, speed c...

Urban Expansion and Its Effects on Land Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Urban expansion has become one of the most significant drivers of land-use change and environmental transformation worldwide, particularly in developing countries where rapid population growth and economic development have intensified pressure on limited land resources. While urb...

Sustainable Management and Conservation of Shere Hills Forest Reserve Using Integrated GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Multi-Temporal Analysis

Forest reserves are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities and climate-induced environmental change, necessitating robust geospatial techniques for effective monitoring and sustainable management. This study evaluated the long-term dynamics and conservation status of...

Continuous Fabrication of Bioinspired All-Biomass Aerogel Fibers for Thermal Insulation

Abstract Aerogel fibers have been considered as a promising solution for thermal protection textiles due to their high porosity and low thermal conductivity. However, the scalable production of sustainable and mechanical strong aerogel fibers remains a critical challenge. Here, i...

Estimating the ecosystem attributes and ecological carrying capacity of commercially important fishes for sustainable development of fisheries in a tropical reservoir

Context Fish production from Gayatri Reservoir in India remains substantially below the estimated potential, highlighting a considerable gap with actual yield, underscoring need for fisheries management. Aims To bridge the gap, trophic model of the reservoir was constructed to as...

Appraisal of Built-Environment Agencies' Roles on Building Collapse in Lagos State, Nigeria

This study examined the roles, effectiveness, and spatial distribution of built environment agencies in mitigating building collapse in Lagos State, with the objective of assessing institutional performance, identifying operational gaps, and proposing improvement strategies. The...