Research works

Large-Scale Testing for Characterisation of Cable Bolt System Behaviour: A Novel Laboratory Approach to Simulate Relative Joint Shear Sliding

Abstract This study investigates the performance of a cable bolt system under direct shearing to simulate relative rock strata under horizontal or so called “sliding”, with the primary goal of assisting in the optimisation of cable bolting practice to control roof failure in unde...

Qualification of a Swellable Hydrogel–Silicone Bimorph for Implantable Actuation

To improve the structural adaptability and biological suitability of cochlear implant electrode carriers, this study systematically develops and evaluates novel 3D-printed, swellable hydrogel–silicone composites. A vinylphosphonic acid–acrylamide hydrogel powder (VPA-AAm) was pre...

Lattice Boltzmann Modeling of Droplet Impact on a Superhydrophobic Ridge

ABSTRACT The impact dynamics of droplets on a single rectangular superhydrophobic ridge are systematically investigated using the lattice Boltzmann method. The effects of ridge width, droplet deviation, and Weber number on droplet deformation and breakup are examined through exte...

Reciprocal coupling between EMT and BMP morphogen signalling drives collective cell invasion

Abstract During collective cell invasion, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and morphogen signalling-mediated cell fate specification are traditionally viewed as a linear cascade: morphogens drive cell fates that activate EMT gene expression programs. Here, we uncover re...

Bridging the gaps in circular economy adoption: Conceptualizing a framework for Ghana’s manufacturing sector

Industrial decarbonization and resource efficiency have driven Circular Economy (CE) to the top of manufacturing discussions, yet putting it into practice depends on technological and digital capabilities, which remain uneven across developing economies. This exploratory study de...

Association of Cognitive Function and Water Polo Exposure with Sports Injuries in Youth Water Polo Players

Background: Water polo is a sport that combines substantial physical contact with high cognitive demands, exposing athletes to sports-related injuries, including head and orofacial trauma. This study investigated associations between cognitive performance, cumulative water polo e...

Cultivating pro-environmental behavioral intention through eco-gamified applications: the roles of intrinsic motivation and e-lifestyle

Purpose Amid growing sustainability concerns and the increasing ubiquity of e-commerce and digital lifestyles, sustainable gamification has emerged as a vital strategy for promoting pro-environmental behavioral intention. This study aims to investigate the direct and indirect eff...

Agricultural Product Price Changes and Profitability of Producers and Processors: A Formal-Analytical Framework

Agricultural product prices enter agricultural producers’ revenue functions and agri-food processors’ raw-material cost functions, implying that the same price change generates opposing direct effects within the profitability measures considered for these two market participants....

Observation of high proportions of unmated females in kuruma prawn Penaeus japonicus in the Seto Inland Sea: implications for a mate-finding Allee effect

Abstract The abundance of kuruma prawn Penaeus japonicus in Japanese waters has declined markedly since the mid-1990s. Despite this long-term decline, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, limiting the development of effective stock management strategies. One conseq...

Hierarchical Distributed Data‐Driven Resilient Control of Hybrid‐Order MASs With Communication Link Faults

ABSTRACT The leader‐following consensus problem is studied in this article for heterogeneous hybrid‐order multi‐agent systems (MASs) subject to communication link faults. Unlike most existing studies focusing on MASs with identical‐order dynamics, this article considers the heter...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Among Adults With Diabetes and Cancer History

This cross-sectional study examines how use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists varies among US adults with diabetes with or without a history of cancer.

Catalytic Conversion of Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate to Terephthalic Acid

Against the backdrop of intensifying global plastic pollution and tightening resource and environmental constraints, the efficient recycling of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has become a critical enabler for realizing a circular plastics economy. This article systematica...

Occlusal enamel complexity in beaver (Rodentia: Castoridae) genera from John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon, USA

Abstract Dental adaptations to abrasive wear include increased tooth crown height and complexity of occlusal enamel folds. These trends have been studied extensively in ungulates, and some other mammal groups with hypsodont dentition. Beavers (family Castoridae) represent diverse...

Quantitative ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Mullu Kuruma community of Wayanad, the Southern Western Ghats, India

The traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge of the Mullu Kurama tribes, one of the oldest tribal communities in Wayanad, India, holds considerable significance. Indigenous communities in the Western Ghats have developed extensive ethnomedicinal knowledge through sustained interactio...

Comparison of Early Outcomes of PreserFlo MicroShunt, Ex-PRESS, and Trabeculectomy in Primary Open-angle Glaucoma

Precis: In primary open-angle glaucoma, PreserFlo MicroShunt achieved early intraocular pressure reduction comparable to Ex-PRESS and trabeculectomy, with fewer postoperative interventions. Purpose: To compare short-term outcomes of PreserFlo MicroShunt (PFM), Ex-PRESS (EXP), and...

Diversity assessment of Western Indian Ocean whiprays (Himantura spp.) through a molecular species delimitation approach

Abstract The Himantura species complex consists of large demersal whiprays vulnerable to coastal fisheries, yet unresolved taxonomy within the genus hinders conservation efforts, making molecular assessments crucial for effective fishery management. This study clarified genetic r...

A territory-wide study on adults hospitalized for rhinovirus infection – mortality, severe adverse respiratory and renal outcomes and relationships with multiple comorbidities

Introduction. While rhinovirus was thought to cause mild infections such as the common cold, severe infections such as community-acquired pneumonia and asthma exacerbations can also occur. Children with chronic medical conditions have been shown to have increased risks of severe...

Urethral Stricture with a Miniaturised (22 Fr) Versus Standard (26 Fr) Resectoscope Sheath During Thulium Fibre Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A Prospective, Two-Centre Comparative Cohort Study

Objectives: We aimed to compare the observed rates of postoperative urethral stricture between patients undergoing thulium fibre laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuFLEP) using a 22 Fr miniaturised instrument strategy and those treated using a standard 26 Fr strategy. Methods:...

Letter to Editor on Determinants of Estrogen Prescriptions for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no data sets were generated or analyzed during the current study.

Licence to mint: the geography of MiCAR passporting and emerging specialisations evidence from ESMA’s interim register

Purpose Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) harmonises market access for crypto-asset services and token disclosures across the European Economic Area, but a single rulebook need not produce spatially even activity. Using European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA)...