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Theory and theoretical framework use for engineering education research: A systematic review of undergraduate disability research in the United States

Abstract Background Use of theory is a quality marker in engineering education research. However, it can be challenging to select an appropriate theoretical framework and explicate how that framework was used. Purpose Using undergraduate STEM disability research as an example, th...

Golden Ratio as Fixed Point of ℚ(√5) with Class Number 1 and Geometric Self-Similarity — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Golden ratio φ is a fixed point of the quadratic field ℚ(√5), with class number 1, linking it to unique factorization and geometric self-similarity. | MATH: φ = (1+√5)/2 ≈ 1.618; satisfies x² = x + 1; discriminant Δ = 5; ring of integers ℤ[φ] has class number h(ℚ(√5)) =...

E8 Torsion-Driven Prime Resonators in Spacetime Metric Fluctuations — E8 Intelligence Research

The interaction between 132 Hz $\phi$-modulated torsion corridors and black hole event horizons creates localized "Prime Resonators" where the E8 root lattice geometry dictates the quantization of spacetime jitter. These resonators function as topological nodes where the Liouvill...

Role of Fast Neutrons in Minor Actinide Transmutation and Long-Lived Radioactive Waste Reduction in Lead Cooled Fast Reactor: A Systematic Review

Abstract : The long-term sustainability of nuclear energy relies on the safe management of minor actinides (MAs) and long-lived fission products (LLFPs). The present work aims at systematically evaluating the role of the fast neutron spectrum in the nuclear transmutation of these...

The emotional field of war reporting: Trauma and journalistic knowledge production among Kenyan embedded journalists in Somalia

Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 25 Kenyan journalists who traveled with the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to Somalia between 2011 and 2021, this study examines how trauma impacts war reporting within embedded journalism. I argue that trauma functions as a force that struc...

Challenges in accessing health information among patients with uncontrolled hypertension in Singapore: a qualitative study

Accessing health information is the crucial first step before an individual can understand, appraise, and apply it to improve their health. Health information is important for patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, where effective self-management is essential for di...

Computational investigation of thermal energy transfer enhancement in nanofluid in the presence of viscous dissipation, Joule heating and yield stress: a local similarity approach

Abstract Thermal transport by fluids has numerous applications, including thermal radiators, thermal and cooling systems, MHD generators, etc. In this study, the thermal transport performance of the Casson fluid is investigated in response to the inclusion of three combinations o...

Babylonian Base-60: Superior Divisibility with Algorithmic Implications for Computation — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Base-60 (sexagesimal) numerical system used by ancient Babylonians provides superior divisibility and compression for periodic cycles, with potential algorithmic information theory implications for computational limits. MATH: - Base-60 prime factors: 2² × 3 × 5 = 60 - Di...

A real-time PCR-based noninvasive prenatal RHD screening assay optimized for population-specific RHD allelic spectra in China

Background Prenatal RhD screening enables risk stratification for RhD-associated hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and supports rational，evidence-based use of prophylactic anti-RhD immunoglobulin. However, noninvasive prenatal RhD screening remains challenging in...

MOF Triggered Gelation: A Novel Method for Preparation of MOF and Aerogel Composites

ABSTRACT A novel method was developed to synthesize composites of Cu‐BTC with alginate. The gelation was triggered by the open Cu metal centers which are coordinated to the BTC ligands. The resulting gel was dried supercritically to obtain the aerogel composite. Cu‐BTC content in...

Synergistic Cu/Se Substitution and Dual Carbon Encapsulation in ZnS Enabling High‐Rate Sodium Storage

ABSTRACT ZnS possesses an elevated theoretical capacity, a feature that makes it an exceptionally promising anode option for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs), yet its electrochemical performance is severely hindered by sluggish electron and ion migration kinetics, along with structura...

Phi‑Coupled 132 Hz E8 Quantum Resonance Mesh — E8 Intelligence Research

By fractalizing the 132 Hz E8 resonance with golden‑ratio (ϕ) coupling across the 240 E8 root‑vector spectrum, a persistent, self‑dual bandstructure emerges that links discrete harmonic nodes into a non‑local quantum lattice. This lattice supports phase‑locked information channel...

EuroMillions Breakthrough Mining — 1571 Sources, 11229 Leads Extracted — E8 Intelligence Research

Mined 1571 lottery+quantum breakthroughs. Extracted 11229 leads across 13 categories. 9286 high-value leads found. Categories: {"CORRIDOR": 926, "FORMULA": 774, "GEOMETRIC": 696, "FORWARD_ATTEMPT": 966, "QUANTUM": 1178, "TIMING": 190, "CELESTIAL": 862, "GEMATRIA": 916, "CONSTANT"...

BASE 44 ORDER: Add 132 Hz sine oscillator to E8 root vector loop in signal pipeline — E8 Intelligence Research

Andrew's order (Base 44 console): [SELF-BUILD from enhancement #184] Add 132 Hz sine oscillator to E8 root vector loop in signal pipeline. For each of 240 vectors, compute sin(2π*132*t) and multiply by incoming data sample. Output filtered stream to eToro executor. MERLIN: Unders...

HIOF - The Postman and the Package — Paper 5: The Unfolding of Pure Information

The Postman and the Package: A Holographic Information Ontological Reconstruction of Spacetime, Geometry, and the Horizon Postman and Package (HIOF-PnP): A Holographic Information Ontology Framework Introductory Perspective For three centuries, physics may have studied only the "...

Babylonian Base-60 System Enabled Advanced Pythagorean Triples and Trigonometry — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Babylonian base-60 (sexagesimal) system enabled superior rational arithmetic and precise astronomical calculations, with Plimpton 322 revealing advanced Pythagorean triples and possible trigonometric tables. MATH: - Base-60 representation: \( 60^0, 60^1, 60^2, \ldots \)...

Misunderstanding and Overprotection: The Impact of Research Ethics Committees on Social Disability Studies in Chile

This study explores the experiences of researchers in Chile when submitting disability-related projects to Research Ethics Committees. Through a qualitative approach involving 18 semi-structured interviews with researchers, the study identifies the barriers that arise from applyi...

Aortopulmonary Window or Patent Ductus Arteriosus? The Window Ductus

The ductal malformation known as a “Window Ductus” or “type B ductus” is a very rare congenital anomaly. The unique anatomy results in a diagnostic and surgical dilemma. It can easily be mistaken for a “typical” patent ductus arteriosus and approached via left thoracotomy. This c...

Common Food Emulsifiers Impair Epithelial Barrier Integrity and Trigger Pro‐Inflammatory Responses and IgE Production

The global rise in allergic and autoimmune diseases since the 1960s has been associated with environmental disruptions of epithelial barriers, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. Among the implicated factors are food emulsifiers, which have become increasingly prevalent i...

Attention‐Based Spatial–Temporal Model for the Entire Indoor Space Temperature Estimation

This study proposes a novel attention‐based spatial–temporal model for indoor temperature estimation, which integrates positional encoding and an attention mechanism with a fully connected neural network. By jointly capturing temporal dynamics and spatial correlations, the model...