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RACIF-SLAM: Reliability-Aware Conflict-Gated LiDAR and W-Band Radar Fusion for Continuous Near-Coastal Localization and Hierarchical Occupancy Mapping

Reliable near-coastal localization is difficult because LiDAR and scanning radar fail in complementary regimes: LiDAR provides precise local geometry but loses support over open water, whereas radar preserves long-range observations but suffers from clutter, multipath, and low sp...

Collatz Conjecture Remains Unsolved: Statistical Growth Below Unity — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: The dominant unsolved problem surfaced is the Collatz Conjecture (3n+1), not a new competition result; the other hits are generic olympiad/entertainment content. | MATH: Collatz map: \( T(n) = n/2 \) if \( n \) even, \( T(n) = 3n+1 \) if \( n \) odd. Conjecture: \( \fora...

Importance of Single Global Regulatory Standards for the Assessment of Generic and Biosimilar Medicines to Advance Patient Access

Generic and biosimilar medicines are foundational to sustainable healthcare, enabling broader patient access globally through high-quality, cost-effective alternatives. However, their market access is hindered by regulatory fragmentation across major authorities, where regulatory...

Interlayer charge-transfer states in SnS2/InSe Van der Waals heterostructures realizing mid-infrared photodetection

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdWs) heterostructures offer a versatile platform where engineered interlayer coupling enables optical processes beyond those of individual materials. Their atomically sharp interfaces support charge-transfer states, directional carrie...

Industrial waste valorization for sustainable self-healing epoxy vitrimer hybrid composites: Taguchi optimization and machine learning-based performance prediction

This study investigates the development of sustainable self-healing vitrimer composites reinforced with recycled carbon fibers (rCF), waste cotton textile fibers (WCTF), and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). The rCF, WCTF and GNP were in the range of 20–30%, 10–20%, and 0.5–1%, respe...

Genetic determinants of low von Willebrand factor from whole exome sequencing

Low von Willebrand factor (VWF; 30–50 IU/dL) is a common clinical phenotype associated with bleeding, but its genetic basis remains poorly defined. We aimed to explore the contribution of rare and common variants to Low VWF and bleeding risk. Whole-exome sequencing was performed...

Ultrasensitive Geosmin Sensing Using Reusable SERS-Active Porous Silicon Microarray

Abstract Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) produce geosmin, a volatile organic compound associated with ecological imbalance that adversely affects aquatic organisms by impairing growth and reproduction, weakening immune responses, and reducing aquaculture yields and quality. Here...

Early hardcore punk, DIY and the reconfiguration of American individualism and secular religious ethics

This article proposes a reinterpretation of early American hardcore punk's DIY ethos by situating it within the longer moral genealogy of American individualism and religious ethics. Rather than reading DIY practices as a simple rejection of capitalism, authority or mass culture,...

IoT-Enabled Digital Stethoscopes for Remote Cardio-Respiratory Monitoring: A Review of Sensing, Signal Processing, Wireless Communication, and Telemedicine Integration

The advances in Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, wireless connections, and digital health technologies have provided new chances for monitoring and treatment of patients from distance. Digital stethoscopes play a significant role in this domain, which allow the recordi...

Carbamate-Bearing Carbohydrates: Natural Occurrence, Pharmacological Relevance, and Chemical Synthesis

Abstract Carbamoylation is a relatively rare but relevant modification in natural carbohydrates, promoting structural diversity. Numerous families of natural glycosides, including aminocoumarins, glycopeptides, or macrolides, contain these carbamoylated carbohydrates. These natur...

From grounded consolidation to active detachment: the evolution of work centrality during involuntary career change

Purpose The aim of this paper is to understand how the work centrality of involuntary career changers is shaped by and evolves during the change process. Design/methodology/approach We conducted a qualitative longitudinal study leaning on three waves of semi-structured interviews...

Gut Microbiome Testing: From Laboratory Methods to Clinical Meaning

As direct-to-consumer (DTC) gut microbiome testing continues to move into mainstream nutrition and medical practice, clinicians are increasingly confronted with reports built on laboratory methods that sound sophisticated but vary widely in what they can realistically deliver. Th...

Test-retest reliability and associations of strength and functional outcome measures in adults with spinal muscular atrophy

Abstract Background Disease-modifying therapies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) require standardized follow-up to interpret treatment response. However, short-term changes may reflect measurement variability rather than true clinical change. We therefore assessed the test-retes...

Predicting Spatial Variability of PR Protein Concentration in White Grape Juice Using UAV Multispectral Data and Machine Learning

Background: Pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins, primarily thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) and chitinases, are the principal cause of protein haze formation in white wines, increasing bentonite requirements and affecting winemaking efficiency. However, evaluating their spatial vari...

Quantitative morphometry of the cervix using deep learning and geometric area estimation techniques

Abstract Objective Estimation of the actual cervix area observed during the colposcopy is a critical step towards accurate diagnosis, as hidden areas may lead to malignancy in the future. In the present study, an automated algorithm was developed that uses a deep learning segment...

Impact of Moisture Content on the Withdrawal Resistance of Self-Tapping Screws in Timber

Abstract Self-tapping screws (STS) have emerged as the state-of-the-art connector for mass-timber structures, often taking advantage of their ability to resist high loads parallel to their axis in withdrawal. This withdrawal resistance is affected by the timber moisture content....

CED- two posthumanisms

We apply the Category Error Detector (CED) to two distinct instantiations of posthumanism: one grounded in thestructural ethics of invariant worth, and one coupled to game theory’s local attractor of strategic predominance. We show that posthumanism, in its moderate form, is a co...

Anthropocene-Driven Environmental Risks and Disease Prognosis in Small-Scale Poultry Farming in India

AbstractPoultry farming plays a vital role in supporting rural livelihoods, enhancing nutritional security and contributing to the economic development of India. As one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors, it provides an accessible and affordable source of animal protein...

Root rot alters rhizosphere fungal community and suppresses soil enzyme activities in Lily

To clarify the pathogenesis of lily root rot, we compared the rhizosphere fungal community and soil enzyme activities of healthy and diseased Lilium brownii var. viridulum plants from a six-year continuous monoculture field. Urease, sucrase, and acid phosphatase activities were s...

Physics-Informed and Data-Driven Forecasting of Chaotic Dynamics Across Lorenz and Rössler Systems

Reliable finite-horizon forecasting of chaotic dynamics is challenging because small approximation errors grow rapidly during recursive prediction. This study presents a controlled comparison of data-driven and physics-regularized forecasting methods for the Lorenz and Rössler sy...