Research works

On a ψ-Hilfer fractional p -Laplacian differential equation: Existence and multiplicity results

In this paper, we investigate the existence and multiplicity of weak solutions for a class of nonlinear boundary value problems driven by a [Formula: see text]-Hilfer fractional p-Laplacian operator. By introducing an appropriate fractional derivative Banach space, we establish a...

Van der Waals/MCT heterostructure enabled high-performance uncooled mid-infrared photodetectors via synergistic suppression of dark current and interfacial recombination

Abstract Mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) photodetection is crucial for applications such as night vision, remote sensing, spectral imaging and optical communication, yet its room-temperature operation faces a fundamental challenge of excessive dark current. While high-operating-te...

Reverse micelles as nanocarriers for polar friction modifiers in non-polar oils: AOT-mediated solubilization and boundary film formation

Abstract Polar organic friction modifiers can form effective boundary-lubrication films, but their limited compatibility with non-polar oils restricts their delivery to sliding interfaces. In this study, LCC was selected as a model polar additive to evaluate the ability of AOT re...

Reconfigurable terahertz spatial differentiation via incident angle tuned beam shifts on a Bi2Te3 platform

Optical spatial differentiation offers an ultrafast, low-power route to edge detection by directly processing the optical field and can address the inherent diffraction-limited blurring of terahertz (THz) imaging. However, existing THz edge detection schemes face persistent bottl...

Living with “Nero Lifestyle” (or How to Prevent “Delimited” Trade Marks From Burning Geographical Indications Down)

Abstract The long-awaited decision by the EU General Court in the “ Nero Lifestyle ” case sets an important precedent in the problematic relationship between subsequent trade marks and Geographical Indications (GIs), more precisely for the case of trade marks “delimited” to compl...

Talking climate, growing change: communication pathways and farmer adoption of resilient practices in Techiman, Ghana

Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder agriculture in Ghana, threatening food security and rural livelihoods. Effective communication of climate-resilient agricultural practices is therefore critical to enhance farmers’ adaptive capacity. Using a desc...

Advancing SafeWax, A Bio‐Inspired Superhydrophobic Coating, Toward Sustainable and Climate‐Resilient Crop Protection

ABSTRACT Climate change, drought, regulatory constraints, and the growing demand to minimize hazardous chemical pesticides necessitate sustainable crop protection technologies against biotic and abiotic stresses. We present the reformulation and environmental durability assessmen...

Transcriptional analysis of co-stimulatory molecules in ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease where T-cell dysregulation plays a pivotal role. A balance of co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory molecules governs the activation of T cells. This study aimed to investigate the mRNA expression profiles of the...

Year-round movement of emperor penguin colonies observed from space

Abstract Emperor penguins are threatened by climate change and their population is predicted to decline rapidly this century due to changes in Antarctic sea ice. Remote sensing is a key tool for monitoring emperor penguins but analysis has been restricted to spring/summer due to...

Optimizing resilient disaster readiness: a network and probabilistic modeling approach to firefighting resource prepositioning

Abstract Wildfire response effectiveness depends on strategically prepositioning resources to balance accessibility and hazard exposure, as wildfires can escalate rapidly and delayed access to equipment in the early stages and initial attack increases operational risk and firefig...

Acute limb ischemia revealing AL cardiac amyloidosis despite sustained sinus rhythm: a case report

Abstract Background Thromboembolic complications are well recognized in cardiac amyloidosis and are traditionally attributed to atrial fibrillation (AF). However, patients with immunoglobulin light-chain (AL) cardiac amyloidosis remain at substantial thromboembolic risk, even in...

Study on Berberine/Glycyrrhizic Acid Monoammonium Salt Self-Assembled Hydrogel for Diabetic Wound Healing

Diabetic chronic wounds face multiple intractable healing obstacles including sustained inflammation, severe infection, insufficient angiogenesis and defective collagen deposition. Current dressings fail to simultaneously relieve all these pathological defects. Herein, we constru...

MARC-Net: A Modality-Availability-Aware Robust Change Network for Missing-Optical Bi-Temporal Optical–SAR Change Detection of Reclaimed Cropland

Reliable monitoring of reclaimed cropland is hindered when one optical acquisition is unavailable or degraded. We formulate missing-modality bi-temporal optical–SAR change detection and propose the Modality-Availability-Aware Robust Change Network (MARC-Net), a new architecture t...

Artificial Intelligence and the Prospects for Net-Zero Energy and Net-Zero Carbon Buildings: A Science Mapping Analysis Using Digital Twins and Geographic Information Systems

This study explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and net-zero carbon buildings (NZCBs) and net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) over the last decade. A thematic evolution has been observed in this research area, shifting from conventional optimization toward...

Combined Botulinum Toxin Type A and Hyaluronic Acid Versus Exclusive Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A Potential Nonsurgical Alternative for Chin Augmentation

Nonsurgical chin augmentation with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers is a widely used technique in aesthetic medicine. However, outcomes may be influenced by hyperactivity of the mentalis muscle, which may lead to reduced longevity. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) may improve filler i...

Intramolecular Nickel‐Catalyzed Reductive Coupling: Enantioselective Synthesis of Tetrahydroisoquinolines and Related Heterocycles

ABSTRACT The P ‐chiral phosphine AntPhos was found to be the ligand of choice for nickel‐catalyzed intramolecular reductive coupling reactions of 5‐amino substituted 2,4‐dienoates bearing a tethered aldehyde. This approach to heterocyclic compounds has little precedent in the lit...

Smoking Cessation Knowledge among Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia

Introduction Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing global public health challenges, contributing substantially to the incidence of preventable diseases and premature mortality. In Saudi Arabia, tobacco consumption continues to rise, with an estimated 21.4% of adults identi...

IgG4-related endobronchial lung disease and HIV: a case report and review of the literature

Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder which typically presents as multiorgan infiltration by polyclonal IgG4-positive plasma cells and responds well to immunosuppression such as systemic corticosteroids. The co-occurrence of IgG4-RD among...

Adsorption of Cobalt onto Microplastics in Riverine Mesocosms: Influence of Biofilm Development

The plastisphere critically modulates interactions among microplastics (MPs), biofilms, and trace metals under environmentally realistic conditions, governing the interfacial reactivity of plastisphere-coated microplastics. Here, we investigated cobalt (Co) adsorption onto large...

Fit or falter

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comme...