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The Embodied Relational Constructivist Self-Framework (ERCS): An Integrative Conceptual Framework for Developmental Psychology

This theoretical review introduces the Embodied Relational Constructivist Self-Framework (ERCS), an integrative developmental framework linking constructivist, self-psychological, attachment-theoretical and embodied-cognition traditions. The paper is the first article in a planne...

ALDH2 inhibition reprograms tubular epithelial cell metabolism and promotes renal injury susceptibility

Fatty Acid Oxidation (FAO) dysfunction induces pro-fibrotic transition in tubular epithelial cells (TECs) and contributes to renal fibrosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, the drivers of metabolic reprogramming in TECs remain unclear. We investigate the role of aldehyde...

Strategic roadmap for delivery of clinical trials in rare childhood central nervous system (CNS) tumours: a multi-stakeholder consensus

Abstract Rare paediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumours comprise a biologically-heterogeneous group of low-incidence diseases that present significant challenges to both therapeutic development and clinical research, limiting the availability of high-quality evidence to gui...

Pressure Gradient Driven Multistage Leak Localization for Multiple Simultaneous Leaks in Water Distribution Networks under Uncertainty

Abstract Leak localization in water distribution networks (WDNs) is inherently challenging due to the nonuniqueness of solutions, where different leak configurations can produce similar pressure responses at monitoring sensors. These challenges are further exacerbated by uncertai...

Epistemic Inventory and Taxonomy of Claims

Description Here we present three companion documents for the program corpus listed below. The Taxonomy of Claims lists the theory's claims and assigns each one a status. The claims are grouped in four tiers: Framework (the laws and constants, which the theory does not derive), D...

Asian summer monsoon orbital variability directly paced by CO2 and precession, not eccentricity

Abstract The pacing and intensity of the Asian summer monsoon have long been debated. Geological records indicate either a dominant precession or eccentricity variability, while modelling studies have largely emphasised monsoon intensity rather than its temporal pacing. Here, we...

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...

Cosmology from a Three-Bit Seed: The Predictions and Their Falsification Gates

Four companion papers develop a cosmology in which the initial conditions of the universe are inherited rather than postulated: the final evaporation of the prior aeon's black holes converges to a minimal closed configuration of three entanglement links, and that three-bit conten...

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...