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Zoological biobanks as a resource for microplastic analysis: a Py-GC-MS/MS case study on sea cucumbers

Microplastics have spread through every ecosystem studied. Yet, documenting their spatiotemporal distribution remains challenging, particularly in marine environments where sampling is costly and difficult. Archived specimens in zoological biobanks offer an underused resource for...

Three dimensional simulation of fluid-driven frictional and tensile ruptures on existing discontinuities

We present an implicit, fully-coupled hydro-mechanical solver for the three dimensional simulation of fluid-driven rupture propagation along existing discontinuities. The solver handles simultaneously frictional slip (shear failure) and tensile opening (hydraulic fracture) along...

AI-Based Optimization for Biofuel Production: Strategies for Utilizing Degraded Land for Climate Change Mitigation, Green Finance Mobilization, and Achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Global land degradation affects approximately 2 billion hectares, threatening food security, biodiversity, and climate stability while undermining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The concurrent urgency to decarbonize the energy system and mobilize green f...

Authenticity of scientific literature: analyzing the usage of hedging in adapted scientific literature

Abstract Adapted scientific literature (ASL) is increasingly used in educational contexts to make authentic science texts accessible to students. One hallmark of scientific writing is the use of hedging—linguistic means to express uncertainty or tentativeness. This study investig...

Computed Tomography Reconstruction Algorithm Using Markov Random Field Model

X-ray computed tomography (CT) reveals the materials’ internal structures non-destructively from a tilt series of projected images. Filtered back projection (FBP) is a widely-adopted reconstruction algorithm in CT owing to its small computational cost. Under low-dose or sparse-vi...

Model-based comparison of latency estimation methods for the pupillary light reflex

Abstract Accurate estimation of pupillary light reflex (PLR) latency is important in clinical and research settings, yet reported results are often difficult to compare due to differences in hardware, sampling rates, and analysis methods. This study introduces a systematic and re...

Glaucoma spectrum findings among the Yanomami Indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon

PURPOSE: This study provides the first systematic characterisation of IOP, optic disc C/D ratio, and fundoscopic findings in the Yanomami, one of the largest and most geographically isolated Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, and identifies findings suggestive of glaucoma. METHODS...

Anonymity In Contemporary Political Discourse: Implications of Citizenship And State

This paper makes an attempt in bringing anonymity into contemporary political discourse as the issue is getting entangled in political debates more and more which is situated in the debate on anonymity that went on in the house of commons of UK parliament. Hitherto the state has...

Multivariate synthesis optimization, comprehensive characterization, and surface ligand determination of palladium nanoparticles

We present a high-throughput approach for synthesizing palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs), which are widely used as catalysts in industrial processes, employing an aqueous reaction medium and a commercial reaction platform that enables parallel reactions under identical conditions....

Variance Polygenic Scores (vPGS) as a Tool for Studying Gene-Environment Interactions Associated With Refractive Error

Abstract Purpose Conventional polygenic scores predict an individual’s phenotype based on their genetics. By contrast, variance polygenic scores (vPGS) quantify genetic predisposition to phenotypic variance. We tested the hypothesis that a vPGS for refractive error can identify i...

Mechanism of Soil-Pipe-Water Coupling Effects in Liquefied Site Based on the Dynamic Response Characteristics of Pressurized Pipes

Acceleration.csv contains the acceleration time-history curves at measurement points A2, A3, and A4 under the El Centro earthquake wave and the Kobe earthquake wave with a peak ground acceleration (PGA) of 0.1 g. Pore water pressure.csv contains the pore water pressure time-histo...

Oxalate induces phosphatidylserine externalization, apoptosis, and crystal-cell adhesion in renal tubular epithelial cells through the ROS-ADAM17-Notch1 axis

Abstract Background Oxalate salts induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, leading to phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization from renal tubule epithelial cells and the development of kidney stone. This research investigated the roles of ADAM17 (A Disintegrin and Metallop...

Minimal-preprocessing paradigm for robust COVID-19 detection from cough audio using deep learning

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for rapid, accessible, and non-invasive screening tools to complement conventional diagnostic methods. While audio-based analysis of cough signals has emerged as a promising approach, most existing studies rely on complex pr...

Primitive two-dimensional words and iterated pedal triangles via symbolic coding

The notion of a two-dimensional word arises naturally in the study of combinatorics on words, while the iterative construction of pedal triangles results in a rich dynamical system in the study of geometry. At first, these two classes of objects seem to be unrelated. However, it...

Model-free interpretation of X-ray Thomson scattering measurements

Abstract X-ray Thomson scattering (XRTS) has emerged as a widely used diagnostics for extreme states of matter in a great variety of situations, and over a broad range of parameters. The standard approach for the interpretation of XRTS measurements is given by the forward modelin...

Nature of point defects in bulk hexagonal diamond

Hexagonal diamond (HD), an exotic carbon allotrope recently synthesized in bulk form, exhibits superior mechanical properties compared to cubic diamond and holds promise for advanced industrial and quantum applications. Using first-principles calculations, we systematically inves...

Bridging the Gap: Examining Acculturative Family Distancing and Its Association with Mental Well-Being in South Asian American Women in College

Acculturative family distancing (AFD), characterized by communication gaps and cultural value differences between immigrant parents and their children, has been identified as a potential contributor to mental health disparities among Asian American populations. However, limited r...

Search for axion like particles produced via the Primakoff process at COMPASS

Abstract Axion-like particles (ALPs) are well-motivated candidates for dark matter and potential mediators to the dark sector. We present a search for ALPs coupled to photons, based on a reinterpretation of COMPASS data. Using the 2009 dataset consisting of $$190~\text {GeV}$$ 19...

Educational approaches to the relationship between cervical adjusting and risk of cervical artery dissection; a survey of chiropractic faculty

Abstract Background Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) remains a rare but clinically important condition that has generated longstanding debate regarding its potential association with cervical spinal manipulative therapy (cSMT). Although biomechanical and epidemiologic studies ha...

A large national cohort study exploring the association between small for gestational age birthweight and educational achievement in secondary school

Abstract Purpose Small for gestational age (SGA) birthweight is an important predictor of childhood intelligence, yet longitudinal evidence on its association with school achievement is scarce. We aimed to explore the association between small for gestational age birthweight and...