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Dream experiences and psychological distress: a network analysis of pathological worry, depression, anxiety, and stress

Abstract Dreaming has long been implicated in emotional processing, yet the complex relationships between specific dream experiences and different dimensions of psychological distress remain insufficiently understood. This study explored the network relationships between dream-re...

Normalized complex logistic wavelets: Fourier transforms and generating functions

We introduce a family of complex logistic mother wavelets generated by higher-order derivatives of an analytically shifted logistic function. Explicit closed-form expressions are obtained for the Fourier transforms of all derivatives, while the higher-order derivatives themselves...

Compositional neurosymbolic representations enable efficient active exploration

Abstract Autonomous systems that learn and explore over long horizons face a problem. Standard methods scale poorly in the number of observations, n , precluding sustained operation on bounded hardware. We show that compositional, high-dimensional vector representations inspired...

Prediction Markets vs. Options-Implied Probabilities: Evidence from Gold and Silver Futures

Prediction markets such as Polymarket are increasingly cited as real-time probability estimates for financial outcomes, yet it remains unknown whether their prices are consistent with the risk-neutral probabilities implied by options markets pricing the same events. Using 2,671 d...

Serial transthoracic echocardiography for hemodynamic monitoring and early warning of hypotension during elective cesarean delivery: a prospective observational study

Abstract BACKGROUND : Spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery frequently causes maternal hypotension. Early detection of hemodynamic compromise before blood pressure decline could enable timely intervention. This study evaluates the use of serial transthoracic echocardiography...

The ‘legging up’ burden: Hidden struggles of model minorities in racialized mentoring at work

Drawing on contemporaneous microstoria narrated by Black model minorities (BMMs), this paper theorizes the legging up burden: the implicit expectation that BMMs, positioned as token representatives of their race, will provide mentoring and support to organizational members with w...

The clinical and molecular spectrum of AGO2-associated Lessel-Kreienkamp neurodevelopmental syndrome

Abstract Background Pathogenic variants in AGO2 ,encoding a central component of the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), cause the neurodevelopmental disorder Lessel-Kreienkamp syndrome (LESKRES). The variant spectrum and associated molecular mechanisms underlying phenotypic va...

Impacts of hook anatomical location and the use of de-hooker devices on survival and reflex impairment of bogue (Boops boops), in Catch-and-Release fishing

Catch-and-Release (C&R) is a widespread practice in recreational fisheries in which fish are released alive after capture. Its effectiveness, however, depends on maintaining high post-release survival to ensure management and conservation benefits. This study evaluated post-relea...

Unveiling the antidiabetic activity and potential molecular mechanisms of a polyherbal HP-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex to reveal the integrated network pharmacology, docking studies against the PP242–mTOR complex and In-Vivo investigations

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a rapidly increasing global health concern characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and increased oxidative stress. Despite the availability of several antidiabetic therapies, long-term management remains challenging due to adverse ef...

Single-photon double ionization of ozone: experiment and theory

Abstract The triatomic molecule ozone (O3) is of outmost physical and chemical importance in the atmospheres of our Earth and other planets. Beyond its environmental significance, a detailed understanding of the electronic structure and ionization dynamics of ozone is essential f...

Field survey of post-flood damage in Denpasar, Indonesia following the September 2025 flood

Flooding is among the most frequent and damaging natural hazards worldwide, causing substantial losses to buildings. This study presents a post-disaster field survey of the September 2025 flood in Denpasar, Indonesia. Surveys were conducted from 15 to 17 September 2025 across Den...

Post-polymerization synthesis of a poly(α-naphthylamine)/ninhydrin composite with enhanced surface area for efficient urea adsorption

Abstract The presence of urea in aqueous environments and industrial effluents poses significant environmental and health concerns due to its persistence and contribution to nitrogen pollution, necessitating the development of efficient and stable adsorbents. This study reports t...

One-loop contributions in Lorentz-violating scalar QED with nonminimal coupling

Abstract In the context of perturbative aspects of Lorentz-violating theories, we study the divergent one-loop two-point functions of a Lorentz-violating (LV) extension of scalar QED containing a dimension-five CPT-odd nonminimal coupling. The model is defined through a generaliz...

URecJPQ: memory-efficient multimodal recommendation models through RecJPQ in large-scale scenarios

Abstract Training state-of-the-art recommendation models on large-scale industrial datasets can be a challenging task due to the high number of users and items which are typically represented through ID embeddings. Such embeddings typically require a large amount of memory resour...

Nature and Nurture in a Language Model: Installable Value Fields, Intrinsic Capacity, and the Forward-Consolidation Boundary

Behavioural Friction Theory decomposes the forces that govern a bounded decision system into four cognitive fields — Safety, Meaning, Ability, Effort. Are these fields intrinsic to a substrate, or the generic product of its exposure to experience? This paper uses a large language...

Piloting 3D technologies as a surgical simulation suite for patient-specific cochlear implantation surgeries in pediatrics

Abstract Background: Cochlear implants (CIs) help restore hearing in patients with severe to profound hearing loss. High-fidelity simulation tools may enhance surgical preparedness, patient safety, and training opportunities. This study validates the use of patient-specific 3D mo...

A skeletal–smooth muscle interface mediates levator ani attachment to the rectum and vagina: a macroscopic and histological study

Abstract We aimed to clarify the attachment architecture between the levator ani and the rectum and vagina using integrated macroscopic and histological analyses of human pelvic floor specimens. Macroscopic dissection consistently demonstrated whitish soft tissue at the interface...

Governance Irony: Why Information-Heavy Compliance Directives Mechanically Fail in Large Language Models

Pour the complete rule-set into a system “to be covered” and adherence can collapse: with the relevant rule buried among competing directives, one language model’s compliance fell from 100% to 0% (another from 100% to 60–88%), while a short positive recipe held near 100% — length...

Grid-level source tracing and source variation of sand and dust storm affecting in Beijing

Abstract In recent years, sand and dust storm (SDS) activity in Northern China has shown a notable increasing trend. Fine-scale source apportionment of SDS events affecting Beijing is crucial for understanding the mechanisms behind this increase, facilitating effective desertific...

Fragrant Rice Gains Enhanced 2-Acetyl-1-Pyrroline and Multi-stress Resistance Through a JA-Proline Module Induced by a Rhizopus Fungus

Abstract Rhizosphere microorganisms play crucial roles in regulating crop secondary metabolism and stress adaptation, yet the mechanisms by which they coordinately enhance both 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) and stress resistance in fragrant rice remain unclear. Here, we report a ne...