Research works

Design, Modeling and Performance Analysis of an Actively Variable Stiffness Pneumatic Flexible Bending Joint

The contradiction between high compliance and low load-bearing capacity of flexible manipulators limits their engineering applications. Meanwhile, the theoretical modeling of the deformation and variable stiffness characteristics of flexible joints still faces considerable challe...

Laboratory-Specific Comparison of KASP and a Locally Implemented Gel-Based T-ARMS PCR Workflow for Targeted CSN2 Codon-67 Genotyping in a Holstein–Friesian Panel

Targeted CSN2 codon-67 genotyping supports A2-oriented breeding and herd management. We compared Kompetitive Allele-Specific PCR (KASP) with a locally implemented gel-based tetra-primer amplification refractory mutation system PCR (T-ARMS PCR) workflow in a balanced, non-populati...

A Probabilistic Framework for Cumulative Boat-Damage Risk in Marinas: Application to Stray-Current Monitoring and the Marina Boat Safety Index

This paper presents a probabilistic framework for estimating cumulative boat-damage risk caused by electrical leakage in marina waters. The model combines random leakage events, boat-occupancy intervals, periodic monitoring, detection failures, corrective-response effectiveness,...

Astilbin alleviates inflammatory response and mitigates psoriasis-like symptoms by modulating T helper 17/regulatory T cell differentiation balance through intestinal microbiota

Abstract Background: To explore the mechanism by which Astilbin ameliorates psoriasis-like symptoms through gut microbiota. Objectives: An imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model was established. Skin lesions were evaluated by Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, Hematox...

Closure Fibers and Defect Representation Task Quotients, Compression, Witnesses, and the Structure of Intrafiber Information

Closure Mathematics — Series Architecture This paper is the second in a sequence developing Generalized Closure Mathematics as a systematic study of mathematical structure retained within and between closure classes. Paper I, Foundations of Generalized Closure Mathematics: Closur...

Homogeneous Cutoff Monotonicity and a Sharp 2/3 Coordinate-Wise Threshold in Repeated Restricted Geometric Experiments

We consider m independent sequences of Bernoulli trials with success probability p, each terminated at its first success or after n trials, whichever occurs first. We study how the expected proportion of successes among all trials performed across the m components changes as the...

Moving From Laboratory to Clinical Metrics for Diagnostic Tests

This Viewpoint explores the distinction between analytical and diagnostic performance measures.

Desire, Ruin, and Ecological Resistance: Reading Sanduk Through Eco-socialism and Eco-feminism

This study examines Siddhartha Chanakya’s SandukFootnote1 (2025), an independent Indian film that transforms the imagery of war into a radical ecological allegory of life at the limits of the Anthropocene. Set in a post-nuclear wasteland stripped of history and national identity,...

Intrinsic capacity decline and multilevel intervention needs of disabled older adults in nursing homes: a qualitative study based on the social-ecological systems theory

Intrinsic capacity (IC) is a central pillar of healthy ageing. Diminished IC is closely associated with poorer health outcomes and a greater degree of care dependence among disabled older adults. This study used the social-ecological framework to examine lived experiences and int...

Rural–Urban Migration and Sustainable Integration in China: Institutional Barriers and Pathways toward Inclusive Urban Citizenship

Abstract China has experienced one of the largest internal migration processes in modern history, driven by rapid industrialization, economic restructuring, and urban expansion since the late 1970s. Rural-to-urban migration has significantly contributed to China’s economic transf...

Design and mechanistic study of hollow SiO 2 ‐based porous liquids for catalytic CO 2 cycloaddition

Abstract Porous liquids (PLs) are novel materials with permanent pores, showing promise for gas capture and catalysis. Hollow SiO 2 (HS) is commonly used to construct Type I PLs due to its well‐defined structure and functionalizable surface. Here, ionic liquids IL1–5 with catalyt...

Inter-Rater Agreement in PD-L1 (22C3) Expression Evaluation in Colon Cancer

Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) is a predictive biomarker in various cancers. In colorectal cancer, PD-L1 expression evaluation is not part of the routine examination and standardized evaluation methods are lacking. This study aimed to examine inter-rater agreement in PD-L1 exp...

Quantifying spatially explicit reductions in wheat irrigation demand across the Indus basin through laser land leveling

Farmers in the Indus River Basin often irrigate their crops using surface irrigation on uneven fields, resulting in reduced irrigation performance and high irrigation demand. Assessment of irrigation performance is essential for reducing irrigation water use and identifying viabl...

Ultra-fast battery health estimation from random 100 mV charging fragments using conditional generative diffusion

State-of-health (SOH) estimation is essential for lithium-ion battery management. However, real-world disruptions often result in fragmented battery data, making reliable SOH estimation challenging. Generative artificial intelligence offers a promising paradigm to address these l...

Committed Computation Traces: Hybrid Verification of Neural Network Inference Between Probabilistic Replay and Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Organizations increasingly outsource neural network inference to third-party compute providers, and have no mechanism to confirm that the computation they paid for is the computation that ran. A provider can substitute a cheaper or quantized model, skip layers, return cached resu...

E8‑Phi Resonant Topology for Adaptive Antenna Arrays — E8 Intelligence Research

By mapping the 240 E8 root vectors onto the 132 Hz harmonic using φ‑scaled phase increments, a self‑similar lattice emerges that defines a new resonant topology for directional antenna arrays. The lattice's discrete symmetry ensures constructive interference at integer multiples...

Pressure-Induced Transitions in the Friction and Wear of Self-Lubricating PEO-Graphite Coatings for Magnesium-Polymer Sliding

This study investigates the influence of nominal contact pressure on the tribological behaviour of oxide coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) on AZ31B magnesium alloy and subsequently modified with graphite. While the effects of composition are well documented...

THEORETICAL ARCHITECTURE, MACROECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE IN THE DIRECT PARTICIPATORY POLITICAL SYSTEM

ABSTRACT This manuscript establishes the structural, epistemological, and institutional foundations of the DIRECT PARTICIPATORY POLITICAL SYSTEM. It addresses current international debates regarding the systemic crisis of representative democracy, public administration failures,...

Effectiveness of Multidomain Cardiac Rehabilitation After Myocardial Infarction by Patient Frailty: Prespecified Subgroup Analysis of the PIpELINe Trial

BACKGROUND: Frailty is common among older patients surviving myocardial infarction, is associated with adverse outcomes, and is often perceived as a barrier to cardiac rehabilitation (CR). The aim of this study is to determine whether frailty influences prognosis after myocardial...

Marketing Strategies and Market Performance of Ayurvedic Products: Evidence from Seller and Consumer Perspectives in Karnataka

The rapid expansion of the Ayurvedic sector in India reflects a broader shift toward natural, preventive, and holistic healthcare systems. Karnataka has emerged as a key regional hub for Ayurvedic production and consumption due to its rich biodiversity, strong manufacturing base,...