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Safer sex self-efficacy and condom use among adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Inconsistent condom use puts adolescents at risk for HIV/STIs and unintended pregnancy. A recent meta-analysis identified safer sex self-efficacy as one of the strongest correlates of U.S. adolescent condom use ( r avg = .22), but with significant heterogeneity in effect sizes. T...

Improving Local Climate Zone Mapping at Fine Spatial Scales Using Urban Morphology, Spectral Information, and Machine Learning

Local climate zones (LCZs) provide a robust framework for understanding Urban Heat Island dynamics and for supporting climate-sensitive urban planning. Although widely adopted since their introduction in 2012, LCZ mapping remains constrained by urban morphology description and sp...

Pressure broadening of the 3–0 overtone band of CO by neon and nitrogen

Line shapes in the second overtone band of carbon monoxide broadened by neon and nitrogen have been determined at room temperature by diode laser absorption spectroscopy. Measurements were made across the P branch from P(1) to P(24). Quadratic speed-dependent Voigt line shape par...

Gyroporus binkatensis and Cyanoboletus sulcatipes , Two New Boletes From District Swat, Pakistan, Based on Morphological and Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis

Two novel boletes, Gyroporus binkatensis and Cyanoboletus sulcatipes , are described from District Swat, Pakistan, based on detailed macro‐ and micromorphological observations and phylogenetic analysis derived from Oxford Nanopore sequencing. G. binkatensis is characterized by an...

Agent Behavioral Contracts II: Certifying Compositional Reliability Without Assuming Independence

The Agent Behavioral Contracts (ABC) framework certifies a composed AI-agent pipeline's reliability by a compositional lower bound valid under five conditions, the last of which (C5) is independence of stage failures. This paper asks what a compositional certificate can promise w...

Refined Theoretical Models for Predicting Chain-Direction Thermal Conductivity in Crystalline Polymers

Abstract Thermal conductivity (κ) is a pivotal physical property governing the performance of crystalline polymers in advanced technologies ranging from thermoelectrics to electronic thermal management. However, low-cost and rapid prediction of κ remains challenging due to the st...

NiO nanoparticles for enhanced thermal stability and filtration control in HPHT water-based drilling fluids

High-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) wells present significant challenges for conventional water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs), including thermal degradation of additives, excessive fluid loss into formations, rheological instability, poor cuttings suspension, and weak, permeabl...

Nitrite and nitrate in commercial fermented foods sold in Malaysia

Fermented foods are widely consumed for their sensory qualities, cultural importance and probiotic benefits, yet market-level data on nitrite and nitrate across different fermented food categories in Malaysia remain limited. This study provides a surveillance-based assessment of...

Mexico’s First Heart Transplant in a Patient with Becker Muscular Dystrophy Reveals an Overlooked Cause of Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Background: Pathogenic variants in the DMD gene are a frequently overlooked cause of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in idiopathic cases, especially when skeletal myopathy is mild or seemingly absent. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) and X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy are at opposit...

Three != Two: A Complete Balanced Ternary Software Stack. maniTC and thatteOS — Language, Dual-Target Compiler, and Microkernel

A complete software stack built for balanced ternary from first principles rather than ported to it: ManiT, a statically typed systems language with trit-native primitive types; maniTC, a compiler lowering through a balanced-ternary SSA intermediate representation to two independ...

Pharmacogenomics and Opioid Efficacy in Sickle Cell Disease: Is the Field Ready for Precision Prescribing?

Pain is a leading cause of morbidity and healthcare utilization in sickle cell disease (SCD), and opioids remain central to treating vaso-occlusive and chronic pain. Yet opioid response varies widely, raising the question of whether pharmacogenetic testing should inform opioid pr...

MultifunctionalSingle-Transistor Architecture Enabledby Nonvolatile Band Rearrangement in 2D Ferroelectric Tunneling Junction

Abstract A defining challenge for next-generation nanoelectronics is integrating diverse functionalities within a single device while strictly minimizing power consumption. Two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectrics, with their atomic-scale nonvolatility, offer a promising platform for...

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Recurrence and Future Type 2 Diabetes Risk Across Racial and Ethnic Groups

OBJECTIVE Despite rising diabetes prevalence among women, data on long-term diabetes risk following gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), particularly its recurrence, remain limited, especially for Asian women. This study examined associations among GDM, its recurrence, and subseq...

Classic Putnam and IMO Hardest Problems: Combinatorial Geometry and Number Theory — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Putnam problem with elegant solution (likely 1985 A6 or similar) | MATH: No explicit equation given; problem involves combinatorial geometry or number theory | CONNECTION: None identified from summary | DEPTH: 3 — Classic contest problem, no universal constant or symmetr...

The rights of nature: A paradigm shift in light of the case of the Mar Menor

This article addresses the complex relationship between ecological justice and time based on the first case of recognition of rights of nature in Europe: the attribution of legal personality to the Mar Menor in Spain. The case of the Mar Menor is presented as a legal reaction to...

BASE 44 ORDER: Extract cluster 43 vectors, integrate into isomorphism module, cross-match E8 benches — E8 Intelligence Research

Andrew's order (Base 44 console): [SELF-BUILD from enhancement #466] Extract cluster 43's geometric vectors from research swarm. Integrate into pattern detection engine's isomorphism module. Add cross-domain structural matching to E8 replay benches. Validate against known domain...

Ultrasound-Guided Retroperitoneoscopic Lumbar Sympathetic Chain Selective Clamping with Indocyanine Green-Assisted Access: A Technical Note

Background: Primary plantar hyperhidrosis is a disabling condition characterized by excessive plantar sweating and impaired quality of life. Lumbar sympathectomy is reserved for patients with symptoms refractory to conservative treatment, but minimally invasive techniques remain...

MiPEP133 enhances anti-tumor immunity in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by activating CD8 + T cells

Activation of the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) is crucial for controlling nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) progression. This study aims to identify miPEP133 as novel therapeutic targets for NPC treatment. RNA-Seq was used to assess miPEP133’s effect on NPC cells and T-cell-...

Synthetic Mind as a Reentry Loop: Architecture and Gradient-Free Learning Algorithm for Intrinsically Safe AGI

We present a complete, technically realizable architecture for intrinsically safe artificial general intelligence (AGI), whose operational principles are fundamentally isomorphic to the dynamics of the living human brain. Safety is embedded directly into the geometric structure:...

Clean energy investment, Fintech and financial development as determinants of environmental sustainability in Asian region

This study explores the significant impact of clean energy investments and Fintech on reducing carbon emissions in selected Asian countries. By examining the relationship between clean energy investments and environmental degradation along with other variables such as economic gr...