Research works

On the Zitterbewegung and light-like internal dynamics of the electron

This paper focuses on the understanding of the electron and its intrinsic properties. We analyze the Zitterbewegung motion, that gives information about the internal dynamics of the electron (with internal motion at the speed of light with an amplitude at Compton scale). This app...

Perennial and annual cropping sequences differentially influence soil functionality in Luvisolic soils

<title>Abstract</title> Cropping system diversification with perennial herbage seed crops has been proposed as a promising strategy for sustaining soil health and functional agroecosystems. We evaluated the impact of diversified cropping systems on key soil properties important f...

Induction of type I and III interferons by viral and endogenous stimuli in systemic sclerosis

ABSTRACT Objective The interferon (IFN) system is activated in systemic sclerosis (SSc), but the driving mechanisms remain unclear. We asked whether type I and III IFN responses to Toll-like receptor (TLR)-7/8/9 stimulation of leukocytes from patients with SSc differ from healthy...

Optimizing Field-of-View for Type-1 Retinopathy of Prematurity via Multiple Instance Learning

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to cut down on screening time and costs, this study optimizes field-of-view (FOV) combinations for classifying type-1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) through multiple-instance learning (MIL) that models clinical decision making. Methods: Th...

From open banking to banking-as-a-service: regulatory challenges in the evolution of financial intermediation

Over the past decade, financial innovation has moved from open banking, centred on consumer-permissioned data sharing, to banking-as-a-service (BaaS), which modularizes core banking functions through application programming interfaces. This shift allows fintechs and non-financial...

The effects of action-based predictions in early visual cortex

Abstract During voluntary movement, predictions about the sensory consequences of an action typically result in reduced sensory sensitivity. The forward model theory proposes that this reduced sensitivity is due to neural suppression or cancellation of sensory action outcomes. Ho...

Adaptive generalization and efficient learning under uncertainty

Abstract People often use recognizable features to infer the value of novel consumables. This “generalization” strategy is known to be beneficial in stable environments, such that individuals can use previously learned rules and values in efficiently exploring new situations. How...

Analysis of measles outbreaks reported to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), India, 2019–2023

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> In 2022, an estimated 1,36,000 measles deaths were reported worldwide, mostly in children under five. In 2022, thirty-seven countries reported extensive or disruptive measles outbreaks by the WHO, while only 22 countries reported s...

E-ledgers Carbon Accounting

In prior publications, we introduced a global system of interconnected E-ledgers that produces—in as close to real time as practicable—accurate, comparable, and verifiable accounts of the cradle-to-gate (net) greenhouse gas emissions in any product or service that transacts in th...

Modulators of epithelial-mesenchymal transitions in prostate cancer: potential for novel therapeutics development

Abstract Research in the area of hallmarks of cancer has opened the possibility of designing novel therapeutic interventions based on modulating cancer properties. Interestingly, the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), important in both tumour growth and metastasis, has not...

Tracking funding disparities in global health aid with machine learning

Abstract Reducing the global burden of disease is crucial for improving health outcomes. However, misalignment between health aid and country-level disease burden leaves vulnerable populations without the necessary support for major health challenges, particularly in the least de...

Ferroptosis-Regulated Osteoblasts Under Compression Via GPX4/RUNX1 Pathway

Background: The adaptive remodeling of alveolar bone ensures the effectiveness and stability of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), but how to accurately regulate the remodeling of alveolar bone is the focus of orthodontic research. Ferroptosis plays an important role in bone remod...

Well-Being, Isolation, and Lockdowns in the UK

Abstract Social connection is a key determinant of emotional well-being, yet the role of solitude in shaping both momentary affect and well-being remains understudied. This paper investigates how being alone while engaging in daily activities relates to subjective well-being, usi...

Tertiary-care management of TB/HIV co-infection in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A retrospective cohort analysis

ABSTRACT Background Monitoring the treatment of tuberculosis(TB) and human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) co-infection is very important to improve patient management and compliance. This study assessed the treatment outcomes of registered TB/HIV co-infected patients enrolled in the...

Frequency and Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Psychiatric Outcomes Among Treatment-seeking Patients with Severe Obesity: a Retrospective Observational Study

Abstract Introduction Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well-established risk factors for obesity and psychiatric disorders in adulthood. Despite growing evidence, the association of specific ACE categories with the mental health of patients with severe obesity remains poo...

Nuclear mitochondrial sequences in great ape Telomere-to-Telomere genomes

Mitochondrial sequences have integrated into the nuclear genome since the origin of eukaryotes. Recent insertions that retain homology to extant mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), termed NUMTs, confound mtDNA sequence analysis. Here, we use great ape Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) genomes to...

Dimensions of discomfort: Exploring smartphone dimensions and its impact on upper extremity musculoskeletal health

BackgroundSmartphones have become essential tools in modern daily life, with usage intensifying in the post-pandemic era. Prolonged and addictive smartphone use has been increasingly associated with Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the upper extremity. Beyond usage duration, de...

Rewriting modulo in diagrammatic algebras and application to categorification

We develop a rewriting theory suitable for diagrammatic algebras and lay down the foundations of a systematic study of their higher structures. In this paper, we focus on the question of finding bases. As an application, we give the first proof of a basis theorem for graded $\mat...

Warped Geometries of Segre–Veronese Manifolds

Abstract. Segre–Veronese manifolds are smooth submanifolds of tensors comprising the partially symmetric rank-1 tensors. We investigate a one-parameter family of warped geometries of Segre–Veronese manifolds which includes the standard Euclidean geometry. This parameter controls...

Two-person zero-sum games without expected utility preferences: a proposal

A solution concept for two-person zero-sum games is proposed with only the Independence axiom assumed of players' preferences. We do not assume Continuity which is critical for many fixed-point theorems. Each player is shown to admit a set of "admissible" strategies assuring mini...