Research works

Improved Switching Event‐Triggered Adaptive Predefined‐Time Tracking Control for Nonlinear Switched Systems

ABSTRACT This paper proposes an adaptive event‐triggered tracking control scheme for a class of nonlinear switched systems within the predefined time. Neural networks (NNs) are employed to approximate the uncertain functions. Compared with the traditional switching threshold stra...

DISAGRE – Official Presentation Portfolio of an Educational Strategic Board Game

DISAGRE is an original educational and strategic board game concept created by Doumbia Amara. This official presentation portfolio introduces the game's identity, universe, mechanics, innovations, educational value, and development potential. The game combines frog racing, strate...

Base-60 Angles Link Classical Geometry to Unsolved Olympiad Problems — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Base-60 (sexagesimal) system underlies geometric angle construction (60°, 30°, 20°) and is linked to unsolved Olympiad geometry problems; a separate finding on m-rigidity and finite-one degrees is unrelated to geometry. MATH: - Base-60 key divisors: 60 = 2² × 3 × 5; yiel...

The Recognition Dynamics Framework: Recognition Deepening, the Cosmological Bounce, and the Intertwiner CMB Signature (Paper 23 of the LQG–LQC Intertwiner Series)

1. Introduction1.1 Two motivating problemsClassical general relativity predicts its own breakdown. In a contracting Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker(FLRW) universe the scale factor a(t) reaches zero and the energy density diverges at finite time; the field equationsbecome unde...

Assessment of trace element distribution, bioaccumulation, and health risks in silver pomfret from major fishing grounds of the Bay of Bengal

Trace elements, both essential and toxic, are widespread in marine ecosystems and can pose health risks through bioaccumulation in seafood. This study assessed trace element concentrations in silver pomfret ( Pampus argenteus ) from three fishing zones in the Bay of Bengal—south...

Balloon-Assisted Maturation in Salvaging Stenosed Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Case Series and Clinical Insights

Background An autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF), created by direct anastomosis of an adjacent artery and vein, is the preferred vascular access for maintenance hemodialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Failure to mature is nevertheless common, and a subst...

Balanced Mix Design for RAP-Rich High-Modulus Asphalt Concrete: Comparative Analysis of Rutting, Intermediate- and Low-Temperature Cracking

The balanced mix design (BMD) framework allows engineers to incorporate high reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) contents by using performance tests that capture multiple distress modes. This study developed a high-performance asphalt concrete (HPAC) inspired by the French High Modu...

Does timing matter—meta-analysis and systematic review of digital cognitive behavioral therapy in the perinatal period

Abstract Depressive symptoms during and after pregnancy are a major concern in perinatal mental health, with implications for both mother and child. Digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a scalable and accessible intervention. Yet, it remains unclear whether its effective...

Population Structure, Morphological Integration and Regional Differentiation of Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Druce) Soó in the Central Highlands of Kazakhstan

Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Druce) Soó is an ecologically sensitive terrestrial orchid and an important indicator of habitat condition, yet its population structure and morphological variability remain poorly studied in the Central Kazakh Uplands. This study evaluated the population si...

Compression Moulding Technique: A Silicone-Guided Modification of the Injection Moulding Workflow for Direct Composite Restorations

Background/Objectives: Injection moulding has become a predictable technique for transferring a diagnostic wax-up to direct composite restorations. However, conventional workflows that rely exclusively on injectable flowable composites may have limitations in material handling, m...

Early refractive stability and predictive accuracy of a novel hydrophobic C-loop monofocal intraocular lens in eyes with normal axial length

This study aimed to evaluate the early postoperative refractive stabilization pattern and time course associated with a novel hydrophobic C-loop monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) following phacoemulsification cataract surgery. This retrospective study evaluated patients who underw...

Cross-Constrained Central-Engine Diagnostics in GRB–SN Systems

This work introduces Cross-Constrained Central-Engine Diagnostics (CCD), a methodological framework for evaluating gamma-ray burst (GRB) central-engine interpretations by combining two diagnostic layers that are often treated separately: engine-space plausibility and thermal--non...

Clinical characterization in a population of latin-American older adults using the frontotemporal dementia assessment scale: an observational study

Abstract Background Aging is associated with gradual changes in cognitive, functional, and behavioral domains that may affect everyday functioning in older adults. In Latin America, these these functional and behavioral variations are frequently underrecognized in community setti...

Beyond the seam: Reimagining fashion education through a human rights lens in sustainability pedagogy

This article examines how undergraduate fashion design programmes in the United Kingdom and United States integrate human rights, ethics, and sustainability into their curricula. Drawing on an original dataset from 30 top-ranked institutions, the study combines descriptive curric...

To examine the smallholder farmers’ perceptions and attitudes toward underutilised crops in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

Traditional agricultural systems face climate change, market pressures, and institutional biases, threatening underutilized crops (NUCs). In South Africa, NUCs enhance food security and climate resilience, yet adoption is critically low (39.8%). Using the Theory of Planned Behavi...

Natural Products Targeting Myocardial Fibrosis: Pharmacological Basis, Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Barriers

Myocardial fibrosis (MF) is a hallmark of pathological cardiac remodeling, driven by extracellular matrix (ECM) accumulation, fibroblast activation, and oxidative stress. Diverse natural products—notably alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and saponins—exhibit emerging antifibroti...

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Bone-Remodeling Modulatory Activities of Thai Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Rice Bran Oils Containing Tocols and γ-Oryzanol

Rice bran oil (RBO) is a rich source of lipophilic bioactive compounds that may contribute to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and bone-health-promoting activities. This study investigated the effects of RBOs containing tocopherols, tocotrienols, and γ-oryzanol derived from Thai p...

Purpureocillium lilacinum Corneal Ulcer: A Rare Pathogen in an Immunocompetent Patient

Abstract: We present a rare case of fungal corneal ulcer in a 51-year-old woman, contact lens wearer who demonstrated a poor response to topical and systemic antifungal treatment but showed improvement after intrastromal voriconazole injection. The patient underwent a corneal bio...

Modernizing Voluntary Human Intelligence Collection for the Smartphone Era: A Strategic Concept for Expanding Public Reporting Against Fentanyl-Trafficking Foreign Terrorist Organizations

This working paper presents a strategic concept for consideration by United States Government departments and agencies engaged in counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, homeland security, and national security. It is not an operational proposal, a technical design, or a recommendat...

Willingness and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among Libyan adults: A cross-sectional survey

The success of COVID-19 vaccination programs depends on public acceptance, yet evidence from southern Libya remains limited. This study aimed to examine public perceptions, attitudes, and willingness toward COVID-19 vaccination among adults in urban and rural areas of southern Li...