Research works

The development and validation of the questionnaire My Experience with ADHD Pharmacotherapy – Parent Report (ME WAPH-P)

Nonadherence to pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among children and adolescents. Despite well-documented clinical and contextual barriers, to the best of our knowledge no dedicated tool exists to quantify parental challenges...

Public perceptions of positive and negative heritage values: a social media analysis of Shanghai’s old concessions

Abstract Value integrity is a critical dimension in heritage practice, yet the conflicting nature of values may result in the categorisation of positive and negative values, with the latter being neglected or even erased. Shanghai’s old concessions have carried complex and confli...

DynamicTechno-Economic and Environmental Analysisof Biofuel, Powerfuel, and Hybrid Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pathways

Abstract Decarbonising aviation demands scalable, cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions to meet 2050 net-zero targets. This study aims to evaluate the comparative performance and longer-term implications of key mature and emerging SAF pathways under real world...

Adaptive Multi-Agent Vision-Language Retrieval Framework for Explainable Semantic Search in Long-Duration Surveillance Videos

Surveillance camera networks now generate volumes of footage that far exceed what human operators can review, yet the interfaces used to search that footage remain largely limited to manual scrubbing or, at best, retrieval of clips tagged with a fixed vocabulary of object and act...

Flow structure and mixing characteristics of a transverse jet in supersonic crossflow under varied boundary layers

Efficient fuel-air mixing within milliseconds is critical for scramjet performance, yet the flow physics of a transverse jet in supersonic crossflow remains insufficiently quantified. Planar Rayleigh/Mie scattering and stereoscopic particle-image velocimetry were applied to a Mac...

Directional Probe Energy in Banded Fractional Hessians Fractional stiffness, angular completeness, spectral mixing, and the geometric-coercivity problem

We introduce a banded fractional-Hessian framework for measuring the scale-dependent energy of tube-localized directional probes. For an -normalized probe concentrated in a unit-length tube of transverse radius , a band with fractional stiffness index contributes energy of order...

From lab to table: promissory narratives and the future of protein production in response to global crises

Abstract. Promotional videos are a key site through which cellular agriculture (CellAg) companies present cultured meat as a response to food system and environmental crises. Yet research on promissory narratives around alternative proteins has focused mainly on textual and news...

Swing characteristics affecting carry distance in golf using explainable AI

Abstract The application of explainable AI is effective for interpreting nonlinear and complex models, such as those governing golf-ball trajectory. This study aimed to identify the swing characteristics that influence carry distance using explainable AI. A machine learning model...

Surface-LimitedChemical and Physical Alteration ofPlastics during Composting: An In-Depth Field- and Lab-Scale Study

Abstract Plastics entering composting systems are frequently found as fragments in finished compost, yet the mechanisms controlling their degradation and persistence remain unclear. In this study, food waste amended with virgin, 30-day UV-weathered, and 30-day sunlight-weathered...

Seasonal microplastic fluxes in sediment traps reveal highly variable pollution rates in sub‑Arctic lakes near Reykjavík, Iceland

Abstract Microplastics represent an emerging threat to freshwater ecosystems. However, their seasonal deposition patterns in lake sediments remain poorly understood due to low number of studies, conflicting results and methodological inconsistencies. This study presents the first...

Knowledge, practices, and associated factors of intrapartum hepatitis B prevention among obstetric healthcare providers in Kembata Zone public hospitals, Central Ethiopia

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health concern, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. It is vertically transmitted, highly infectious, and an occupational hazard for healthcare providers, causing acute and chronic liver disease. Despite subop...

A Greener Approach towardYnones via Visible-Light-InducedOxidation of Propargyl Alcohols under Aqueous-Aerobic Conditions

Abstract A simple and convenient approach involving visible-light-induced, TBHP-mediated oxidation of propargyl alcohols to ynone in aqueous media has been developed. This photoinduced protocol was conducted under an aerobic-aqueous medium using Eosin Y as a photosensitizer. A di...

Narrowband and wavelength-tuneable bright EUV–soft-X-ray harmonics for resonant imaging and spectroscopy

Abstract Ultrashort, bright, wavelength-tuneable X-ray pulses are essential for resonant imaging and spectroscopy, yet are typically available only at large-scale free-electron-laser facilities. In this study, we present an efficient tabletop technique for generating wavelength-t...

The Role of Energy Market Uncertainties in Forecasting US State-Level Stock Market Volatility: A GARCH-MIDAS Approach

Abstract In this paper, we employ the generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity-mixed data sampling (GARCH-MIDAS) framework to forecast the daily volatility of state-level stock returns in the United States based on monthly metrics of oil price uncertainty (OPU) a...

Identification active compounds from Dregea volubilis that improve insulin secretion by regulating pancreatic β ‐cell metabolism

Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) occurs due to a lack of insulin secretion by glucose stimulation, so high blood glucose levels predominate that associated with metabolic dysregulation. The exploration of bioactive compounds from natural sources has attracted considerable attention...

Molecular characteristics and formation pathways of organosulfur compounds: a comparative field study across contrasting atmospheric environments

Abstract. Organosulfur compounds (OrgSs), especially organosulfates (OSs), are ubiquitous aerosol components. However, the spatial, seasonal, and day-night variations of OrgS formation in polluted atmospheres remain poorly understood. Here, we monitored particulate OrgSs at an ur...

Why Was the Wheel (Not) Used in the Andes? A Hypothesis Explaining the Slow Adoption of Wagon Transport and Evidence from Nineteenth-Century Colombia

The slow adoption of wagon transport in the Andes is a puzzle. We examine it by developing a threshold technology-adoption model calibrated using human and mule energy consumption and unique historical data from a human trail and the first wagon road in the Andes. Model predictio...

Locoregional and systemic adoptive cellular therapies for pediatric brain tumors: a systematic review of CAR‑T, TCR‑engineered T cells, and NK cell strategies

Adoptive cellular therapies may expand treatment options for pediatric brain tumors by focusing activity on tumor antigens and limiting off-tumor effects. We systematically reviewed preclinical and clinical evidence for CAR T cells, TCR-engineered T cells, and NK or γδ T-cell pla...

Vaccination in pediatric transplantation—General recommendations. A position paper by the European Reference Network TransplantChild

Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among pediatric transplant recipients, despite significant advances in transplantation management. Vaccination is the most effective strategy to prevent infections; however, its efficacy is hindered in solid or...

Retrospective analysis of microbial contamination in tattoo and permanent makeup inks

Abstract Microbial contamination of tattoo and permanent makeup (PMU) inks presents a persistent public health risk because these products are injected directly into the dermis. Despite regulatory oversight, outbreaks of ink-related infections continue to be reported. This study...