Research works

Analytical model for load-deformation relationship of interior slab-column connections subjected to unbalanced moment

Damage in flat-plate floor systems subjected to lateral loading is known to concentrate at interior slab–column connections, yet practical nonlinear modeling approaches for performance-based seismic design remain limited. In the present study, an analytical model is presented for...

Barium titanate-enhanced mixed matrix membranes for dye removal: photocatalytic membrane regeneration

Fabrication of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with effective tuning of interfacial interactions between the nano additives and the polymer matrix is crucial for enhanced membrane filtration applications. In present work, the nano additive barium titanate (BTO) was blended with Pol...

The Illegality of Administrative Sanctions Resulting from the Expansion of the Concept of “person related with private interests” Under Act on the Prevention of Conflict of Interest Related to Duties of Public Servants and Proposals for Institutional Improvement

이해충돌방지법은 공직자의 사적 이해관계 개입을 예방하여 공정한 직무수행을 확보하기 위한 핵심적 반부패 법제이다. 그러나 현행 법령은 사적 이해관계자의 범위 중 일부를 공공기관의 장이 기관의 업무 특성을 반영하여 훈령·예규 등 내부 기준으로 추가 지정할 수 있도록 위임하고 있어, 실무상...

Development of a chimeric multi-epitope vaccine targeting surface-exposed proteins of Chlamydia psittaci through immunoinformatics and structural vaccinology

Chlamydia psittaci is an obligate intracellular zoonotic pathogen that causes psittacosis and severe respiratory illness in humans. Despite its clinical importance, no licensed vaccine is currently available, and antibiotic treatment may not provide long-term protection or preven...

Prevalence of MRI findings in adults with scapular pain: An exploratory cross-sectional study

Background Scapular pain has multiple possible pain generators including cervical radiculopathy, facet arthropathy, scapular dyskinesis, and myofascial pain making selecting an appropriate interventional target challenging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be ordered as part...

A Comparative Legal Study on the Resolution Regime for Insolvent Financial Institutions

현행 부실금융기관 정리제도는 금융안정과 예금자 보호를 목적으로 한다. 한국의 제도하에서는 금융당국이 부실 우려 금융기관에 대해 경영개선계획서 제출 등 사전 절차를 거치도록 하고 있으나, 적기시정조치 및 계약이전과 같은 정리 조치는 금융위원회의 행정처분으로 개시된다. 정리 절차가 개시...

Composition determination of biodiesel/ethanol blends using dielectric spectroscopy and tabular prior-data fitted networks

Biodiesel/ethanol blends represent a promising alternative to reduce the consumption of fossil diesel. This work employs frequency-domain dielectric spectroscopy to determine the permittivity of biodiesel/ethanol blends across the full range of compositions, at temperatures betwe...

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Helicobacter pylori resistance among physicians: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Shanxi, China

This study aimed to explore physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) resistance to treatment in Shanxi Province, Central China. A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2024, enrolling physi...

Intravenous leiomyomatosis with marked edematous degeneration mimicking IVC thrombus: A case report

Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare variant of leiomyoma characterized by proliferation of smooth muscle cells within uterine veins, with potential extension into the inferior vena cava (IVC), right atrium, or even pulmonary arteries. In advanced stages, IVL can lead to li...

A physics-informed deep clustering framework with single-cell voltage features for early fault identification in automotive PEM fuel cell

In automotive proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), dynamic loads can induce inconsistencies within single cells and localized faults that are challenging to detect using stack-voltage-based diagnostic criteria. To facilitate earlier and more accurate fault identification...

Bone-targeting engineered exosomes delivering teriparatide mRNA for the treatment of osteoporosis

Introduction Teriparatide (TPTD) is an established osteoanabolic agent for the treatment of osteoporosis; however, its short circulating half-life necessitates repeated administration, while limited skeletal selectivity may reduce delivery efficiency. To address these limitations...

Construct or modify this is the question: the relevance of retouch between final Lower Palaeolithic and early Middle Palaeolithic

Great attention has always been paid to the presence of retouched tools as chrono-cultural proxies in prehistoric lithic assemblages; since the last century typological lists have been traditionally used to summarize the morphological variability shown by the European Palaeolithi...

Seasonal niche dynamics and interspecific interactions reveal winter conservation priorities for the endangered Alpine musk deer

The persistence of endangered species in seasonal alpine ecosystems depends on their ability to adjust to fluctuating resources and potential interspecific interactions across multiple niche dimensions. Using camera traps, two-species occupancy models, diel activity analyses, and...

Integrating phytometabolomics, Drosophila proteomics, and network pharmacology to evaluate the metabolic effects of Citrus maxima peel extract following bisphenol a and benzyl butyl phthalate exposure

Bisphenol A (BPA) and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) with reported obesogenic activity, attracting interest in their potential contribution to obesity and metabolic dysfunction. This study investigated the effect of pomelo peel extract (PPE...

Tackling carbon price volatility: A synchronous joint-decomposition and multi-scale spatiotemporal feature learning for interval-valued forecasting

Precise carbon prices forecasting is important for the optimal allocation of resources within carbon markets. While research has shifted from point forecasting to interval forecasting, the non-linear, non-stationary, and dynamical interval-valued carbon price volatility continue...

Offshore infrastructure decommissioning, just transitions, and the struggle for the right to the sea: Small-scale fishers’ perspectives from coastal Ghana

Offshore petroleum infrastructure decommissioning is usually framed as a technical and environmental process requiring technical expertise. Yet, offshore infrastructure decommissioning could have deleterious consequences on adjacent coastal communities and livelihoods. Drawing on...

A comparative study of physically activated biochars with multiple aqueous binders for sustainable supercapacitors

Electric double-layer capacitors were fabricated using CO 2 -activated carbons derived from three biochar precursors, two industrial Finnish biochars and an in-house willow biochar, combined with water-based chitosan and styrene-butadiene rubber/carboxymethyl cellulose binders. T...

Cardiac signal monitoring using femtosecond laser inscribed FBGs in CYTOP optical fiber

In this study, fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) were inscribed into cyclic transparent optical polymer (CYTOP) optical fibers using a femtosecond laser plane-by-plane (Pl-b-Pl) technique. A custom-designed integrated cardiac sensor was then developed, incorporating a 3D-printed struct...

Children’s health before, during, and after parental/caregiver immigration detention in the United States: findings from a cross-sectional survey

Background Parental immigration detention is a significant yet understudied stressor with potential consequences for children's well-being. We examined children's general health before, during, and after parental detention, and compared to the United States (US) pediatric populat...

Thermal-economic performance assessment of heat recovery-oriented design of integrated CCHP-H₂ system; multi-objective optimization with LCA and AdaBoost decision-making

Combined cooling, heating, power systems integrated with hydrogen production (CCHP–H₂) can simultaneously supply useful outputs while improving the utilization of fuel and recoverable thermal energy. The present project proposes a methane-fueled CCHP–H₂ configuration integrating...