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Thermal Performance Optimization of a Phase Change Material (PCM)-Based Thermal Energy Storage System

The mismatch between the availability of thermal energy and demand for it is a principal obstacle to the wider adoption of solar-thermal and waste-heat-recovery systems. Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) using phase change materials (PCMs) offers compact, near-isothermal...

Inoculum-dependent microbial communities and the inoculum-to-substrate ratio regulate biomethane potential during co-digestion of solid wastes

Anaerobic co-digestion of organic wastes is a sustainable method for recovering renewable energy, but its performance is highly dependent on factors such as the type of inoculum used and the inoculum-to-substrate ratio (ISR). The impact of inoculum type and ISR on biogas producti...

Helical Holographic Quantum Mechanics (H3QM): A Unified Theory of Geometric Physics

Modern physics has long relied on a fragmented Standard Model with hardcoded fields to explain isolated phenomena. Harmonic 3D Quantum Manifold (H3QM) introduces a fundamental geometric unification: the Universe operates on a single topological tension medium governed by 3D manif...

Embodiment Envelopes: Calibrating Agency-Constrained Shared Autonomy in VR to Transfer to Wearable Prosthetic Augmentation

How can virtual studies of augmented body parts translate into wearable robotic augmentation with predictable embodiment outcomes? We propose Embodiment Envelopes: user-centered feasible action sets that bound how far shared autonomy may deviate from the user’s inferred intent. T...

Topological and temporal stability analysis of the lightning network

Abstract The Lightning Network (LN) is the most prominent payment channel network built atop Bitcoin, designed to enable scalable, low-cost off-chain transactions. Understanding its structural evolution and temporal stability is critical for routing optimization, liquidity alloca...

Advances inThin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) ReverseOsmosis Membranes for Desalination and Boron Removal

Abstract Thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) reverse osmosis (RO) membranes have emerged as a versatile platform for advancing desalination performance beyond conventional salt rejection. Among neutral solutes, boron remains the most persistent challenge, as its dominant species in sea...

Neural competition between prefrontal and auditory cortex constrains novel sound strategy learning

In nature, animals learn to replace predisposed behaviors with new strategies, yet the neural constraints on these transitions are unclear. Using an ethological search task in mice, we reveal medial prefrontal cortical (mPFC) neural correlates of a predisposed win-stay strategy t...

Topological--Historical Quantum Mechanics: A Three-Axiom Reconstruction of Quantum States, Dynamics, Probability, Measurement, Entanglement, Spin, Statistics, Open Systems, and the Classical Limit

We develop a conditionally closed reconstruction of quantum mechanics from exactly three physical axioms: microscopic ontic definiteness and finite localization, physical reality of the spacetime--vacuum substrate, and persistent causal source--response coupling. Wave functions,...

Development and Validation of a Passive Surveillance System for Early Detection of Pepino Mosaic Virus in Commercial Greenhouse Facilities

The use of environmental nucleic acid (eNA), both DNA and RNA, as a means for surveillance has been a fixture in the scientific literature for many years. The application of environmental screening for genomic signatures of organisms of interest—particularly those of diagnostic c...

Multiracial Identity Contestation and Race Concept Reflection

This paper explores how Multiracial identity contestation may foster greater social conceptions of race through race concept reflection (i.e., thinking frequently about racial categories). Across two correlational studies, Multiracial participants (total N = 1,159) completed a cr...

Senkyunolide I Inhibits mtDNA‐cGAS‐STING Signaling in Macrophages via Targeting VDAC1 Oligomerization to Attenuate Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited therapeutic options. The cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway, activated by cytosolic mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), has been increasingly implicated in UC. Through p...

Spectroware: A Cross-Platform Software for Visualization, Measurement, and Expert Validation of Bioacoustic Recordings

Spectroware (v1.0.0) is a cross-platform desktop application designed for visualizing and taking measurements from bioacoustic recordings in WAV format. It is intended for all users (amateurs and professionals alike) who need to efficiently analyze large directories of recordings...

Design and Validation of a Permanent Magnet Self-Locking Electromagnetic Balancing Device for Combine Harvester Threshing Drums

Imbalance-induced vibration of the threshing drum is a common problem during rice harvesting, especially when rice straw becomes entangled with the threshing components. In this study, a permanent magnet self-locking electromagnetic balancing device was designed for a combine har...

Rethinking Muscle Wasting in Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Myofiber Size and Protein Turnover

OBJECTIVES: To identify biological findings underlying skeletal muscle dysfunction in adults with critical illness and meta-analyze myofiber cross-sectional area and protein turnover variables. DATA SOURCES: Six databases were electronically searched from inception to January 202...

"Literature Review: Urban-Rural Disparities in Rajonivritti (Menopausal) Symptoms and Life Quality – A Regional Perspective"

Abstract ;Rajonivritti, the Ayurvedic term for menopause, is a major physiological transition in awoman's life and is often associated with a variety of physical, psychological and vasomotorsymptoms that can greatly affect quality of life (QoL). Variations in lifestyle, eating ha...

Quantifying the effects of prospective memory and ongoing task difficulty on capacity sharing and cognitive control

This study examines how individuals adapt to varying levels of prospective memory (PM) and ongoing-task difficulty in a cognitively demanding task environment. PM - the ability to remember and execute delayed intentions while engaged in other tasks - depends on flexible allocatio...

SECTOR HETEROGENEITY IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORPORATE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND ESG RATINGS OF PUBLIC COMPANIES: A SECTOR-LEVEL REGRESSION ANALYSIS

This study examines whether the relationship between corporate financial performance (CFP) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings varies across Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) sectors. Using ESG ratings from LSEG Data & Analytics and financial data...

Uncovering complex correlations between multidimensional factors and breastfeeding duration using XGBoost

Background Breastfeeding duration is influenced by a complex interplay of obstetric, physiological, and sociodemographic factors. Traditional linear statistical models often struggle to capture the high-dimensional, non-linear synergistic effects among these variables, while comp...

From synthesis to clinic: a task-specific framework for CT images metal artifact reduction in cervical brachytherapy

Severe metal artifacts in cervical brachytherapy CT scans obscure critical anatomical structures and applicator geometry. Existing metal artifact reduction (MAR) models are inadequate in addressing these complex artifacts, leading to uncertainties in organs at risk (OARs) delinea...

Learning curve of Versius‐assisted radical prostatectomy: role of prior experience and proctoring

Objective To assess the learning curve for radical prostatectomy (RP) with the Versius system (CMR Surgical, Cambridge, UK) and evaluate the transfer of skills from previous robotic and laparoscopic practice. Subjects, Patients and Methods This prospective cohort study included p...