Research works

Permutation-equivariant deep equilibrium networks for real-time single-bus DER dispatch with O(1) parameter scaling

Abstract Real-time dispatch of heterogeneous distributed energy resources (DERs)—electric vehicles, battery storage, and flexible loads—under a single-bus real-time price requires solving a high-dimensional equilibrium every dispatch interval. We cast the problem as a competitive...

K9HeartCircDB: a circRNA atlas of tachypacing-induced canine dilated cardiomyopathy

ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death worldwide. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a major cause of heart failure (HF), exhibits ventricular dilation, impaired systolic/diastolic function, arrythmias, and adverse cardiac remodeling. While genetic caus...

Antimicrobial activity of coffee bagasse (Coffea arabica) extract against phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi

Abstract Plant diseases caused by microbial pathogens represent a major challenge for global agriculture, leading to annual crop losses estimated at more than USD 220 billion. The search for sustainable antimicrobial agents derived from agro-industrial by-products has gained incr...

A human PBMC-based new approach method reveals PFAS-driven T-cell proliferation and immune dysregulation

Abstract Immunotoxicity has emerged as a key health concern for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with animal studies showing reduced T-dependent antibody responses (TDAR) and epidemiological studies reporting decreased vaccine antibody titres. Notably, immunotoxicity i...

Reducing sialylation in melanoma increases classical pathway-mediated complement activation

Summary Based on the success in pre-clinical models, methods that reduce sialylation in tumors have progressed to clinical trials, as this improves anti-tumor cellular responses. Immune responses against cancer can also be mediated by soluble, non-cellular mechanisms, such as the...

Maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccination for infant protection: updated systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy, effectiveness, and safety

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of severe illness in infants and young children. Method: We updated this systematic review to explore the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of authorised maternal RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccines for infant protect...

Spatiotemporal controls on soil organic carbon stocks in subtropical grazing lands: An uncertainty-aware digital soil mapping approach

Accurate spatial quantification of soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and their associated uncertainties is vital for climate mitigation and sustainable grazing management. However, regional SOC mapping remains challenging due to complex soil–landscape interactions, dynamic environ...

You’re free when you choose what i like: Flexible attributions of free choice under manipulation

The existence of mechanisms that operate below conscious awareness (e.g. unconscious bias, microtargeting, dark patterns) and the degree to which they may threaten our autonomy fascinate and challenge us in equal measure. Although concepts like free will and consciousness are bei...

Effect of rice husk biochar as a carrier for Sporosarcina pasteurii in zinc removal through MICP process

Abstract Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) has emerged as a promising technique for heavy metal immobilization; however, its effectiveness can be compromised by bacterial survival and distribution in contaminated soils. This study evaluates the potential of rice hu...

Parallelised detection of bacteria viability using an electrode array and the Exeter Multiscope

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance remains a global existential threat. Given that antimicrobial therapy commonly starts before pathogen identification, rapid and scalable methods capable of determining effective antimicrobial compounds are needed. In this paper, we demonstrate a...

Colon-specific epigenetic clocks from minimal features reveal disease-driven aging

Abstract Epigenetic clocks estimate chronological and biological age from DNA methylation patterns, but conventional models typically train on hundreds of thousands of CpG sites and large training cohorts. We previously demonstrated that tissue-unique methylation sites change in...

Plyometric-jump training with versus without unstable load to improve physical fitness in trained young volleyball players: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Plyometric-jump training (PJT) has been recommended as an effective resistance training modality for enhancing vertical jump and lower limb muscle power in young athletes. While unstable surfaces are popular means to address progression and specificity, an alt...

THE EFFECT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE WITH A REWARD SYSTEM AS A MODERATING VARIABLE (AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN CILEGON)

Abstract The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of Total Quality Management and Organizational Commitment on Managerial Performance, with the Reward System as a moderating variable. This study was conducted at manufacturing companies in the city of Cilegon, involvi...

THE EFFECT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE WITH A REWARD SYSTEM AS A MODERATING VARIABLE (AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN CILEGON)

Abstract The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of Total Quality Management and Organizational Commitment on Managerial Performance, with the Reward System as a moderating variable. This study was conducted at manufacturing companies in the city of Cilegon, involvi...

Climate modeling of some representatives of the Quercus genus

Representatives of the Quercus genus are valuable ornamental plants. In Tajikistan, 13 species of the genus are cultivated in botanical gardens. Climate modeling was carried out for eight of these species. According to the results, the temperature regime (in most cases, the avera...

Association of Enlarged Perivascular Spaces and Total Small Vessel Disease Burden With Kidney Function.

Background And Objectives Enlarged perivascular spaces (EPVSs) in the basal ganglia (BG-EPVS) are an important marker of cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD), and EPVS in the centrum semiovale (CSO-EPVS) are part of the diagnostic criteria for cerebral amyloid angiopathy. We aime...

CRISPR activation screen uncovers MARCKSL1 as a gauge for extracellular vesicle secretion

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are crucial mediators of intercellular communication that originate from diverse membrane reservoirs. In a genome-wide CRISPR activation screen, Zhong et al. identified MARCKSL1—a membrane adaptor upregulated across many tumor types—as a potentiator o...

The Political Economy of Financial Regulation: Regulatory Capture and Systemic Risk: Institutional Dimensions and Reform Pathways

This article examines The Political Economy of Financial Regulation: Regulatory Capture and Systemic Risk: Institutional Dimensions and Reform Pathways with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Business. It is structured as a ethnographic study that organises the probl...

Islamic Banking and Finance in East Africa: Market Development and Regulatory Frameworks: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa

This article examines Islamic Banking and Finance in East Africa: Market Development and Regulatory Frameworks: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Business. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem...

Islamic Banking and Finance in East Africa: Market Development and Regulatory Frameworks: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa

This article examines Islamic Banking and Finance in East Africa: Market Development and Regulatory Frameworks: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Business. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem...