Research works

Effectiveness of multi-source merged soil moisture products using different triple collocation methods: A comprehensive assessment incorporating spatial similarity evaluation framework

Evaluation of soil moisture products and data merging efforts have commonly focused on their performance in representing temporal dynamics, while overlooking the capacity of the products to capture spatial patterns. In this study, a spatial evaluation framework based on the Struc...

Hierarchical diffusion-guided consistency learning framework for knee anterior cruciate ligament classification

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) classification in knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is challenging due to diagnostic evidence being dispersed across multiple slices and anatomical supervision often being sparse. We propose a three-stage hierarchical diffusion-guided consiste...

A multimodal deep learning for rice crop health monitoring using vegetation index feature selection

Crop health monitoring is essential for sustaining agricultural productivity and ensuring stable production, particularly in major crop-producing regions that face challenges due to climate variability, resource constraints, and spatial heterogeneity. Traditional methods struggle...

Database-Driven Modeling Error Assessment of Shear Design Methods for UHPC Flexural Members without Shear Reinforcement

Abstract In recent years, a significant amount of experimentation has been conducted to evaluate the shear behavior of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) flexural members. Several codal procedures, including Swiss society of engineers and architects (SIA) 2052:2016, French na...

Multi-omics bioinformatic screening identifies PFDN2 as an obesity-correlated molecular target of triple-negative breast cancer

Abstract Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by high malignancy, poor prognosis and a lack of specific therapeutic targets. Obesity acts as a major risk factor facilitating TNBC progression, while the molecular features underlying their correlation remain poorly...

Tribal nations’ flood exposure and the U.S. national flood insurance program

Tribal nations experience significant flood impacts, yet participation in the National Flood Insurance Program remains limited. We analyze flood events, claims, and 57 Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans, and insights from a tribal representative, to identify disparities in insured re...

Epithelioid infraligamentary uterine leiomyoma in an adolescent: imaging–pathology correlation and minimally invasive management

Abstract Background Epithelioid uterine leiomyoma is an uncommon histological variant and is exceptionally rare in adolescence. Its unusual anatomical presentation may complicate preoperative characterization, while definitive diagnosis relies on histopathological evaluation, inc...

Selenium Alleviates Mercury Toxicity in Ophiocordyceps sinensis: Mechanistic Insights from Integrated Phenotypic and Transcriptomic Analyses

Ophiocordyceps sinensis, a valuable medicinal and nutritional resource, faces significant mercury (Hg) contamination risks. Total Hg content in some samples from key producing regions exceeds the 0.2 mg/kg limit set by the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, raising ecological and food safety...

Effects of 10, 90, 120 and 150 G.H -1 CHO on Substrate Metabolism, Exogenous Oxidation and Exercise Capacity: Implications for CHO Personalization

Purpose: Given recent controversy surrounding the optimal CHO intake during exercise, we assessed the effects of CHO ingestion at rates of 10, 90, 120 and 150 g.h -1 on substrate metabolism and exercise capacity. Methods: Eight trained males cycled for 3 hours, followed by an exe...

Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, and Clinical Core Competency among Nurses in Primary Health Care Centers

Introduction Primary healthcare centers are a vital component of health systems worldwide. In Bahrain, primary health care centers not only manage minor health issues but also serve as an emergency unit by providing first aid and resuscitation until patients are transferred to ma...

The ecosystem services gap in tourism research: From harm minimization to benefit recognition

Tourism research has long framed the natural environment as a fragile asset requiring protection from tourism-induced harm — generating important insights into impact mitigation, but producing a blind spot: the measurable benefits that ecosystems provide to tourism remain largely...

Where gender matters most: divergent patterns linking diversity and patriarchy to operating and financial performance

Purpose This study analyzes the associations between board gender diversity (BGD) and firms’ operating and financial performance, and examines how these associations vary with patriarchal cultural attitudes. Drawing on social role theory and role congruity theory, we argue that B...

Lipid-tail modification of the antimicrobial peptide P7 enhances membrane disruption and antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, host-defense peptides with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and a low propensity for inducing resistance, positioning them as promising alternatives to conventional antibiotics. The α-helical peptide P7 (KIAKRIWKILRR) previously demon...

Using Representation Learning and Website Text to Identify Competitor Networks

This paper introduces a new approach to identify competitors using company websites to map competitive relationships among public and private firms. We apply representation learning techniques to create embeddings of companies based on website content, emphasizing information abo...

Early-life microbiota direct an epithelial S100 program required for neonatal immunity

Despite appreciation that neonatal immune responses differ markedly from those of adults, the mechanisms that enable early-life immunity remain poorly understood. Here, we find that healthy newborn mice express high concentrations of the S100 calcium-binding protein A8/A9 (S100A8...

What Does It Mean for a Star-Shaped 3D Scatterer to Be Small in the Time Domain?

Abstract. In the frequency domain wave scattering problems, obstacles can be effectively replaced by point scatterers as soon as the wavelength of the incident wave exceeds significantly their diameter. The situation is less clear in the time domain, where recent works suggest th...

Integrating GIS-MCDA and Machine Learning for Geoarchaeological Habitation Suitability Modeling in the Karst Mountain Environment of Biokovo Nature Park

Mountain karst landscapes present major challenges for reconstructing past habitation because suitable environments are spatially fragmented and archaeological remains are often dispersed. This study integrates GIS-based multicriteria decision analysis (GIS-MCDA) and machine lear...

The endothelial activation and stress index (EASIX) as a prognostic marker in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-assisted cardiac surgery is associated with endothelial stress, systemic inflammation, and postoperative organ injury. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX), calculated from lactate dehydrogenase, serum creatinine, and platelet count, ma...

Calcium looping for post-combustion CO2 capture using sorbents derived from incineration ashes

A method was developed to capture carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) from waste gas streams using ash-derived sorbents via the calcium looping process. The captured CO 2 can be subsequently sequestered in geological formations or utilised to produce fuels and chemicals. This study explored t...

An 8-minute Self-Paced Cycling Test designed for endurance fitness monitoring: Cross-sectional validity, test–retest reliability, and practical implementation

Monitoring cycling fitness remains challenging. Most submaximal tests rely on physiological responses to imposed workloads and overlook perceptual responses. This study evaluated the cross-sectional convergent validity and test–retest reliability of the Self-Paced Cycling Test (S...