Research works

HIOF·Time, Energy, Entropy, Earth — Paper V: The Formation of Earth and the Problem of Demarcating Randomness

Holographic Information Ontological Framework — Time, Energy, Entropy, Earth (HIOF- TEEE) A six-paper ontological series asking why time, energy, entropy, and the existence of Earth take the form physics finds them in. The core idea, stated plainly Physics tells us how time, ener...

Sleep Wellness Education: A Museum-University joint forces project

Abstract Most educational interventions available primarily target parents and caregivers. Early childhood represents a crucial period of rapid cognitive development, during which play activities enhance brain structure and function, thereby promoting executive functions. Through...

Assessing consumer choice projections in energy system models: A heat pump case study

Consumer adoption of heat pumps is a critical component of uncertainty in load growth forecasts, yet projections of heat pump adoption are rarely a focus of deeper investigation. This paper conducts a case study assessment of the structure, outputs, and performance of a model of...

The Optimal Momentum State of Adam under Frozen Local Dynamics

Momentum gives Adam memory: its future is determined not only by the model parameters, but also by the first- and second-moment states inherited from earlier gradients. We ask a conditional question: with the current parameters and adaptive metric fixed, what first-moment state s...

A somatic checkpoint through NHR-49/HNF4α governs reproductive investment and longevity in C. elegans

The nuclear hormone receptor NHR-49, a homolog of mammalian PPARα and HNF4α, is a key transcriptional regulator of nutrition sensing and fatty acid metabolism in Caenorhabditis elegans. Here, we examine the role of NHR-49 in reproduction, including oocyte activation and ovulation...

A robust CurvLaneNet-YOLO framework for real-time lane curvature estimation and vehicle detection in intelligent transportation applications

Abstract Current road safety systems face challenges in detecting curved roads and vehicles under varying lighting and weather conditions, leading to lane departure and collision risks. To address this, we propose CurvLaneNet-YOLO, a deep learning framework based on YOLOv8 that s...

Redefining Urbanity: Structural Anarchy in 'Devslums' and the Ethics of True Urban Ecosystems

Abstract Modern urban planning frequently associates high-density infrastructure, commercial expansion, and vertical concrete saturation with civilizational progress. This paper re-examines this conventional framework by introducing and expanding the theoretical concept of the De...

Dimension Convergence Model: An Information-Based Interpretation of Perceived Dimensionality

The Dimension Convergence Model (DCM) proposes an information-based framework for understanding how perceived dimensionality emerges from the structure of available information. The model formalizes the conditions under which high-dimensional representations collapse into lower-d...

Structural integrity facilitates multi-layer modulation of the brain-metabolome-microbiota network by Lilium lancifolium-derived vesicles in depression

Plant-derived vesicles (PDVs) have emerged as promising natural nanotherapeutics with multi-component cargo profiles and potential biological activity. However, their delivery behavior and mechanisms of action, particularly in complex neuro-immune-metabolic disorders such as depr...

Designing Copper‐Based Catalysts for High Selectivity in Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction: From Single/Dual Atoms to Nanoclusters and Nanoparticles

ABSTRACT Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (ECR) offers a sustainable solution for converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels, which is of great significance for achieving carbon neutrality goals. Copper‐based catalysts demonstrate excellent performance i...

Phi-Quantized E8 Vacuum Braid Topology for Non-Abelian Qubits — E8 Intelligence Research

By extending the phi-quantized flux-torsion brake across the 240 E8 root vectors, higher-order phi-harmonics (13πφ, 21πφ, 34πφ) induce stable braiding of vacuum zero-point fluctuations at the 132Hz base resonance, creating a non-Abelian anyonic condensate. This "phi-braced vacuum...

When boundaries are crossed: Children's voices on care, power and accountability

Children's everyday accounts of life in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) reveal the moral complexity of their relationships with adults, where care and control are intertwined. Drawing on participatory, child-centred research with 86 children in six German ECEC centres,...

A Balance‐of‐Charges Descriptor for Electron‐Delocalized Solvents Enables Calendar‐Stable and Thermally Tolerant Silicon‐Based Anodes

ABSTRACT Silicon‐based anodes provide a practical route to lithium‐ion batteries with cell‐level energy densities beyond 350 Wh kg − 1 , but their calendar life is limited by parasitic reductive reactions at the anode–electrolyte interface. Existing single‐parameter electrolyte d...

The interplay of air pollution with plasma neurodegenerative markers and metabolome for dementia, Parkinson’s disease and all-cause mortality risks and transitions: The UK Biobank study

We investigated the joint associations of circulating neurodegeneration markers—neurofilament light (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)—ambient air pollution, and plasma metabolomic profiles with transitions from a healthy state to dementia, Parkinson’s disease (PD),...

Language impairments in behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia: a comparative study with semantic dementia

Abstract Introduction Recent evidence suggests that individuals with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may experience language changes in a similar, but less severe manner, than what is observed in semantic dementia (SD). Few studies, however, have specifically...

Toward Dignified Coexistence of Humanity: First Public Declaration of the Highest-Level Principle

This record documents the first public release of the highest-level Principle adopted by the 2032 BERLIN PROJECT: “Toward Dignified Coexistence of Humanity.” The original Japanese formulation is 「人間の尊厳ある共生へ」. This Principle does not prescribe a fixed answer. It define...

Vignettes and triadic games: Novel approaches to assess students’ declarative knowledge in physical education

The emergence of Teaching Games for Understanding aimed to promote a shift from teacher-centred to student-centred learning frameworks. The Tactical Games Model, a simplified version, aims to create players who are both technically and tactically intelligent. Triadic games are a...

Application of Medicare Part D data in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: a scoping review

Although Medicare Part D data are extensively used in pharmacoepidemiologic research, no previous synthesis has assessed their role in studies of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). This scoping review aims to map how Medicare Part D data have been employed to exami...

Ultrasound Features as Adjunctive Predictors of Pathological Grade in Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast: An Imaging‐Pathology Correlation Study

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms whose pathological classification remains challenging due to marked histological heterogeneity, often complicating clinical management decisions. This study investigated whether preopera...

State of the Art in High-Load Multi-Rotational Disc Bearings: Design, Practice, and Future Needs

High-load multi-rotational (HLMR) disc bearings have been available domestically since the 1970s. In the decades since, they have become an increasingly attractive option for use when bridges require higher rotations or loads than typical elastomeric bearings can transfer. These...