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Hidden genomic structure and widespread structural polymorphism across environmental gradients in the spiny sea star Marthasterias glacialis

Abstract Genomic regions of reduced recombination can preserve linkage among co-adapted alleles, facilitating local adaptation despite high connectivity. Such regions—often generated by chromosomal inversions—may be especially important in highly dispersive marine taxa yet remain...

Bibliometric mapping of generative artificial intelligence research in higher education using VOSviewer and CiteSpace

Abstract This study aimed to map research trends, knowledge structures, and emerging frontiers of generative artificial intelligence in higher education. Based on 774 publications retrieved from the Web of Science database from 2021 to 2026 (Retrieval Date: May 16, 2026), VOSview...

ENACT FCT Maps - September 2025 - February 2026

The ENACT FCT Maps 2026 (1) summarise the trends in the observations submitted to the ENACT structured knowledge base during the period September 2025 - February 2026. The maps are aligned to the four observatories of ENACT: Capabilities Observatory Technology Observatory Market...

Smart city policy and firm digitalization: evidence from MD&A disclosures

Purpose This study aims to examine whether smart city policies influence corporate digital transformation. Using China’s National Smart City Pilot Project as a quasi-natural experiment, we investigate if smart city designation affects firms’ digitalization levels as reflected in...

Diagnostic value of nailfold capillaroscopy in suspected secondary Raynaud phenomenon: a cross-sectional analytical study

Abstract Background Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is a widely used rheumatology tool for assessing Raynaud phenomenon (RP). Nonspecific abnormal findings observed through NFC may appear in patients with primary RP, suspected secondary RP, secondary RP, and healthy individuals. Di...

Dual production of turquoise hydrogen and hybrid carbon nano materials from plastic waste over Co-Mo/Al-Mg catalysts

Abstract An optimized Co–Mo/Al₂O₃–MgO catalyst composition was developed to achieve stable and prolonged catalytic performance for the production of turquoise hydrogen from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste while simultaneously tailoring the morphology of the resulting carbon...

Reinforcement learning for traffic signal control in large-scale transportation networks: a systematic literature review

Abstract Effective Traffic Signal Control (TSC) in large-scale transportation networks is essential for enhancing urban mobility, reducing congestion, and improving safety. However, traditional control methods often fail to effectively address the complexity, dynamic conditions,...

Acoustic Hive Behaviour – Early Development Notes (Version 1)

This document records the early development of a behavioural–acoustic method for identifying stress, disturbance, and early warning signs in honeybee colonies. It includes emerging tone‑family concepts, early glimmer observations, stress‑progression notes, and initial diagnostic...

Education, diversity and progress

Abstract Around the world, girls and women are much less likely to be able to access a good education, and even in countries like the UK, stereotyping can deter girls from pursuing careers in subjects like the physical sciences, engineering and computing. Yet, many daily decision...

Heavens Remember: Restoring the Celestial Sermon through Constellation Topography and the Great-Circle Method

The Heavens Remember method paper (version 1.4) together with the star data its results are computed from. The method is a great-circle scan of the celestial sphere: for every admissible directed pair of stars a great-circle plane is constructed, and a third star is tested by cro...

The effects of personality congruence and conversational stance on human–agent interaction in virtual reality

Abstract As Embodied Conversational Agents (ECAs) become central to fostering social interactions in immersive environments, personalization has emerged as a key factor in their effectiveness. Since individuals differ in how they perceive, interpret, and respond to social cues, a...

Biodegradation of Diuron By Indigenous Soil Bacteria Isolated From Herbicide-contaminated Sites

Abstract Residual herbicides are widely used in weed management; however, their persistence in the environment can lead to agronomic and ecological impacts. This study assessed bacterial isolates obtained from sugarcane soil with a history of diuron exposure for their ability to...

The Counterfeit Shell and the Protected Core: A Comparative Gnostic Analysis of Occultation, Baldr's Seclusion, and the Sovereign Unifier

This article deconstructs the structural remnants of global eschatological traditions by bypassing contemporary materialist folklore, literalist historical containers, and medieval euhemerism. By deploying a rigorous cross-cultural, esoteric framework (Irfan), we demonstrate that...

Influence of sociocultural factors on the perception of disaster risk in rural communities of Murillo, Tolima

Purpose This study aimed to analyse the influence of sociocultural factors on volcanic risk perception in the rural community of La Cabaña, Murillo (Tolima, Colombia), exposed to the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a convergent mixed-methods...

Visualization of polyphenol distribution in persimmons using fluorescence fingerprint imaging

Abstract Polyphenols are vital functional compounds, yet their spatial distribution remains difficult to quantify without destructive extraction. This study aimed to visualize polyphenol distribution in persimmon cross-sections using fluorescence fingerprint (FF) imaging, a techn...

Design of a highly sensitive plasmonic sensor based on platinum diselenide/blue phosphorene–tungsten disulfide/graphene oxide/aluminium oxide heterostructure for the detection of uric acid concentration

Abstract Conventional biosensors often suffer from reduced long-term performance because they rely on bio-recognition elements, such as enzymes and antibodies, which degrade over time. This study proposes a label-free heterostructured surface plasmon resonance-based sensor for hi...

Assessment of thyroid gland disorders in patients with psoriatic arthritis after anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy on thyroid gland functionality and morphological characteristics in anti-TNF naïve psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients. Methods 60 adult patients with PsA were included in a prospective stu...

Coordination Engineering of Cobalt Single-Atom Catalysts for Periodate Activation with Regulated Reactive-Species Production toward Emerging Contaminants Degradation

Abstract Fenton-like reaction of heterogeneous periodate (PI) activation exhibits high efficiency for emerging contaminants degradation due to the production of iodine-centered radicals, and single-atom metal catalysts demonstrate high activity. However, precisely controlling the...

Rethinking assessment: authentic and equitable approaches in sustainable development education

Abstract The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) envision a future in which lasting peace and prosperity are achieved for both people and the planet. Achieving these goals however needs special set of complex skills. Sustainability development education is equipped with the t...

Hematopoietic stem cell aging: a review of transcriptional and multi-omics insights and potential paths for AI integration

Abstract Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) aging underlies age-related immune decline, anemia and increased risk of hematologic malignancies, including clonal hematopoiesis and leukemia. Many available microarray and bulk RNA sequencing studies have elucidated conserved transcription...