Research works

Contrasting macro- and meso-litter accumulation in managed and unmanaged beach sectors of the northwestern Adriatic Sea

Abstract Beach management practices are widely implemented in coastal environments, yet their association with litter size structure remains poorly understood. We evaluated macro- and meso-litter across vegetated (unmanaged) and non-vegetated (managed) beach areas along the north...

Electrically Programmable Polarization‐Resolved Photodetector Platform for Filterless Computational Spectroscopy and Imaging

ABSTRACT Conventional spectrometers and polarization‐resolved imagers rely on dispersive optics or filter stacks, significantly limiting their miniaturization and system integration. Herein, a compact perovskite/organic blazed‐grating photodetector that functions as a bias‐encode...

Early Life Adversity and Prosocial Behavior in Adolescence: The Mediating Role of Childhood Empathy

ABSTRACT Introduction Extensive evidence demonstrates that early life adversity (ELA) has enduring contributions to psychological and physical problems, yet little research has examined how ELA may potentially influence positive adaptation. In this longitudinal, multi‐method stud...

Metal nanoparticles incorporated MIL-101(Cr) for enhanced hydrogen storage at room temperature

MIL-101(Cr) is considered a potential material for hydrogen (H 2 ) storage, but its H 2 uptake at room temperature was found to be low. However, incorporating metal nanoparticles (MNPs) into the framework helps enhance its H 2 uptake. Platinum (Pt) is the commonly used MNP to inc...

Engineering antifouling UiO-66-NH₂ mixed matrix membranes for geothermal brine pretreatment: Fouling prediction, techno-economic analysis, and environmental assessment

This study develops polysulfone/UiO-66-NH₂ mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) for silica removal from geothermal brine and evaluates their antifouling behavior, fouling mechanisms, techno-economic feasibility, and environmental implications. Incorporation of UiO-66-NH₂ improved membra...

Comparison of sevoflurane and propofol on the novel oxygenation index and respiratory mechanics in gynecological laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial

The novel oxygenation index (NOI), which incorporates mean airway pressure (Pmean) as a key respiratory parameter, is increasingly being investigated for its enhanced ability to reflect patients’ pulmonary function compared to the traditional oxygenation index (OI). This study ai...

Food insecurity in individuals living with cancer: a systematic review of prevalence, social determinants, and health outcomes

Abstract Aim This systematic review aims to investigate the association between food insecurity (FI) and quality of life, prognosis, survival, and treatment-related outcomes in adult cancer patients. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, and CI...

Integrating fuzzy neural networks and elastic weight consolidation for continual learning under non-stationary data streams

Neuro-fuzzy systems combine neural network learning with fuzzy logic to robustly represent qualitative, uncertain, and imprecise knowledge, making them especially effective for data mining and knowledge discovery. With ongoing digitalization, the volume and velocity of data strea...

A Finite‐Strain Phase‐Field‐Regularized Elastoplastic Damage Model for Polypropylene

ABSTRACT A rotation‐free finite‐strain phase‐field‐regularized elastoplastic damage formulation is presented for the tensile failure simulation of polypropylene (PP). The bulk response is represented by a hyperelastic–isotropic–plastic material branch formulated in a corotated in...

Engineering a Single-Plasmid Dual-Pigment Escherichia coli Biosensor for Simultaneous Colorimetric Detection of Pb(II) and Hg(II)

Abstract This work presents an engineered single-plasmid, dual-pigment whole-cell biosensor for simultaneous colorimetric detection of Pb(II) and Hg(II). To address the challenge of signal interference in cocontaminated environmental samples, a Pb(II)-responsive PbrR regulatory m...

Influence of an oregano-based essential oil on growth performance and carcass traits of beef steers

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the influence of an oregano-based essential oil on growth performance, health outcomes, and carcass characteristics of yearling beef steers finished in an all-natural program. Single-sourced yearling steers [N = 128; initial b...

Effect of cellulose nanocrystal reinforcement on erosion wear resistance of sisal/Areca/epoxy hybrid biocomposite

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have emerged as a promising bio-based reinforcing material and are widely used to enhance the performance of polymer composites. The present study investigates the effect of CNC reinforcement on the abrasive erosion wear behaviour of sisal/areca/epox...

Evaluation of Anthranilamide Derivatives on Learning and Memory Processes in Naïve Rats: In Silico Predictions and In Vivo Behavioral Profiling

Background: Anthranilamides have attracted increasing attention due to their antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects. The present study aimed to comparatively evaluate the effects of three previously synthesized anthranilamides, namely 2-chloro-N-(2-(phenethylcarbamoyl)phenyl...

Comparison of prenatal self-report of tobacco use to direct measurement of umbilical cord cotinine

Abstract Objective This study compared maternal self-reports of prenatal tobacco product use with biochemically confirmed cotinine in umbilical cord tissue in newborns exposed to opioids in utero and unexposed controls. Study design Secondary data analysis on 179 pregnant women a...

Long-term carglumic acid therapy in adult siblings with methylmalonic acidemia and advanced chronic kidney disease

Abstract Background Evidence supporting long-term carglumic acid (CA) therapy in adult patients with methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), particularly those with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or dialysis dependence, is extremely limited. Adult patients with MMA frequently experi...

CrOx modified Ru-Ni2P heterostructures regulate EG adsorption for formate electrosynthesis

Developing ethylene glycol oxidation reaction (EGOR) electrocatalysts with favorable activity and selectivity offers a mild route to valorize plastic waste and produce high-value chemicals. In this work, a novel three-dimensional nanostructured heterojunction electrocatalyst inte...

Low Parental Income During Childhood Is Associated With Coronary Atherosclerosis in Midlife

Background Socioeconomic status (SES) is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, but the life‐course mechanisms and causal pathways remain poorly understood. Therefore, we investigated whether low childhood SES was associated with midlife coronary atherosclerosis and if a...

Density-dependent aggregation underlies spatial self-organization in coastal dunes

Across coastal ecosystems, habitat-forming organisms interact with wind and water to generate biogeomorphic feedbacks that produce spatially patterned landscapes. Such spatial patterns can emerge through different self-organizing mechanisms, with contrasting implications for ecos...

Oat supplementation alters biochemical and physicochemical properties of gastric digesta – a possible contribution of feeding to gastric diseases in horses

Abstract Equine squamous and glandular gastric disease is highly prevalent and a concern for animal welfare. Biochemical and physicochemical properties of the feed are reflected in those of the digesta, and feeding-related changes in these parameters could play a role in the deve...

Nonlinear pulsational mode patterns in star-forming nonthermal turbo-viscous tridust molecular clouds

A semi-analytical model theory is proposed to investigate the nonlinear pulsational mode dynamics in self-gravitating, turbo-viscous tridust plasmas composed of nonthermal electrons and ions. The approach employs multiple scaling techniques on the governing fluid equations, based...