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PhosphorusChemistry and the Origin of Life: From N -PhosphorylAmino Acid to Protocell

Conspectus A central question in origin-of-life research is how biological macromolecules and cellular structures arose from simple precursors under prebiotic conditions. This review focuses on the chemical evolution model of N-phosphoryl amino acids (NPAAs) and their multifacete...

Comparative evaluation of Bacillus and Lactobacillus in cottonseed hull fermentation

Abstract Microbial fermentation is an effective approach to improving the nutritional value of cottonseed hulls and alleviating feed resource shortages. However, the interaction mechanisms between Bacillus and Lactobacillus within fermentation systems remain unclear. In this stud...

Decoupling geometry and topography reveals contrasting ecomorphological signals in carnivoran carnassial teeth

Abstract The lower carnassial tooth (m1) is a key innovation underlying the ecological diversification of Carnivora. However, their exceptionally diverse phenotypes result from both functional adaptation and phylogenetic inertia which challenges ecomorphological inferences. We in...

Systematic Tuning of Lattice Strain and Surface Structures of Platinum Alloy Nanowires for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Performance

Abstract The development of nanostructured catalysts with improved oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance is pivotal for advancing high-performing polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs). In this study, we synthesized Pt-alloy nanowires with systematically tuned morphologies,...

Wireless Communication Evolution: A Comprehensive review of the Architecture, Technologies, Applications, Challenges, and Future Prospects of 6G

6G, the sixth generation of wireless communication, is expected to introduce exceptional technologies and use cases that once seemed fictional. Each generation of wireless communication systems has enabled the exchange of messages such as voice, video and other types of data betw...

Observational Phase-Coherent Residual Modulation in Type Ia Supernova Hubble Diagrams

We analyze a reported nonlinear-phase modulation in Type Ia supernovaHubble-diagram residuals, emphasizing visualization, cross-compilation phasecoherence, look-elsewhere effects, waveform choice, endpoint artifacts, andpassband systematics. In a reconstructed 7687-entry diagnost...

Charting the future of auditing: a global latent Dirichlet allocation-based exploration (1988–2024)

Abstract This study aims to identify key themes and research trends in auditing through a comprehensive analysis of 5961 Scopus-indexed articles published from 1988 to 2024. Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) was employed to uncover dominant themes and associated conceptual groupi...

Caregiver Perspectives on Implementation of Discharge Plans for Children With Medical Complexity

OBJECTIVE The quality of discharge processes impacts adverse outcomes post hospitalization for children with medical complexity (CMC). Perspectives of caregivers at risk for communication challenges (eg, non-English speakers, those with limited health literacy, immigrants) on und...

Anakinra in Severe RSV-Associated Autoinflammatory Encephalopathy With Delayed ADEM-Like Changes

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated encephalopathy is an uncommon but potentially devastating complication in children. Increasing evidence suggests that infection-triggered neuroinflammation rather than direct viral invasion underlies neurologic injury in a subset of pa...

Manual versus robotic-assisted revision total knee arthroplasty for instability

Aims Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) is a treatment option for failed primary TKA but is associated with higher complication rates and technical challenges. Robotic-assisted rTKA (rarTKA) is an emerging technique that may improve component alignment and surgical precision...

IntrinsicallyStrain-Stiffening, Conductive, ROS-ScavengingPeptide–Polymer Hydrogel to Promote Neurite Outgrowth

Abstract Neurodegenerative disorders pose a major global health challenge due to impaired electrical signaling in nerve fibers, yet effective regenerative therapies remain limited. Here, we report an injectable hydrogel that integrates intrinsic conductivity, antioxidative capaci...

Examining the relationships between time pressure, challenge and hindrance technostressors and work outcomes in online labour markets

Purpose The antecedents and consequences of technostress are well documented. Yet, one aspect of the technostress process that is not well understood is the role of time in shaping perceptions of technostress. This research investigates the relationships between time pressure, te...

Soft Foam Polyurethane Recycling and Foaming in Reactive Extrusion Using Partial Aminolysis and a Latent Cross-Linking Chemistry

Abstract Polyurethane (PU) foams are widely used as thermosets and yet poorly recycled due to their generally cross-linked nature and the difficulty in recovering their isolated monomers from chemical recycling processes. A mechanochemical recycling process was demonstrated in th...

The influence of age on emotion-regulatory strategies, emotional work demands, and health/work outcomes: a systematic PRISMA literature review with narrative synthesis

BACKGROUND: An increasing age of the workforce necessitates a better understanding of age-related differences in emotions at work to inform age-inclusive workplace policies and practices. This review critically evaluates how age relates to emotion-regulatory strategies at work (e...

Integrating obstructive sleep apnea risk assessment with AI-enhanced lung cancer detection from CT imaging: a narrative review

Abstract Background The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging, accumulating evidence linking obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to lung cancer, and the paradigm of opportunistic computed tomography (CT) screening raises the possibility of transforming single-i...

How leadership shapes workplace outcomes for differently-abled employees: a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis

Abstract Leadership constitutes a critical determinant of organizational success, as it facilitates the optimal utilization of organizational resources in the pursuit of institutional mission and vision. Differently-abled employees represent a valuable segment of the workforce an...

Telemedicine Use in Primary Care for Children: 2019–2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We lack national data on the maturing clinical use of telemedicine (TM) in children’s primary care. This manuscript describes patterns of TM use for problem-based visits overall, across clinical domains, and associations of use with clinic visit volume....

Deubiquitinase USP7 stabilizes the histone demethylase KDM5B and promotes the progression of renal fibrosis through the TSC1/mTOR axis

Abstract Ubiquitin-specific protease 7 (USP7) is a deubiquitinase that plays critical regulatory roles in multiple signaling pathways by preventing the ubiquitin-mediated degradation of its substrates. Dysregulated expression of USP7 is implicated in tumor progression; however, i...

Yield-aware generative inverse design of anti-reflection coatings via optimal-transport flow matching with a conditional-value-at-risk objective

Abstract Robustness to deposition error is conventionally treated as a post-hoc Monte-Carlo check in multilayer anti-reflection (AR) coating design: a nominally optimal stack is found first, and its manufacturing tolerance is assessed afterwards. We move robustness directly into...

The Relationship Between Wu 無 and Dao 道 in the Daodejing 道德經: Beyond Nothingness in a Decolonial Direction

Abstract This article examines the relationship between wu 無 and dao 道 in the Daodejing 道德經 to explore its resonances with decolonial thought––understood here first as the dismantling of colonial impositions within the philosophical imaginary, and subsequently as a resource...