Research works

Operational Subsystem Identification from Global Quantum Processes: Similarity Obstructions, Two-Loop Rigidity, and Finite-Data Guarantees

This preprint develops an operational identifiability theory for bipartite quantum subsystem structure without presupposing an embedded tensor-product structure. It first proves a strict boundary between simultaneous-similarity information obtainable from self-consistent global p...

Thermodynamic description of the UO$_2$(NO$_3$)$_2$-NaNO$_3$-H$_2$O and UO$_2$(NO$_3$)$_2$-Mg(NO$_3$)$_2$-H$_2$O systems. Solubility experiments and full dissociation Pitzer models

The present work improves the understanding on uranium(vi) nitrate systems in acidic, moderate to high ionic strength conditions. Undersaturation solubility studies with the systems UO$_2$(NO$_3$)$_2$-NaNO$_3$-H$_2$O and UO$_2$(NO$_3$)$_2$-Mg(NO$_3$)$_2$-H$_2$O were conducted at...

Mechanobiology of orofacial tissues: principles, mechanisms, and therapeutic applications

The orofacial system is constantly subjected to complex and dynamic mechanical forces and exhibits highly specialized mechanosensory and mechanoresponsive behaviors. However, current studies are mostly limited to single tissues or specific pathway analyses, which are insufficient...

Global Synchrony of Meta-Instants and the Ground-State Constant Theorem

Previous works established the uniqueness of the physical present (only the stateUk at the current evolution step k exists) and the essential discreteness of MetaQuantity values. However, it has not been rigorously demonstrated whether a uniqueand universal logical index exists f...

Interstitial placemaking: unpacking the domains of relational urbanism of Belfast’s alleyways

This paper conceptualizes alleyways as interstitial spaces within which placemaking emerges through relational practices of inhabitation and care. Drawing on an extensive literature review of urban design interventions in urban interstices, it distils five recurring domains of pl...

Dendrite-Network-Assisted Multi-Source Domain Generalization for Fault Diagnosis in Rotating Machinery

Intelligent fault diagnosis is crucial for the safe, efficient operation of rotating machinery. Domain adaptation models can mitigate distribution shifts from diverse operating conditions, but their over-reliance on annotated target domain data limits their use under unknown and...

Measurement error law and uncertainty characterization method of directional drilling trajectory in advanced investigation

To improve the trajectory control accuracy of directional drilling for advanced geological investigation, this study systematically investigates the composition, propagation law, and uncertainty characterization method of measurement errors based on theoretical calculations and e...

The Wizard of Pescadero: Heinz von Foerster remembered

Purpose This submission aims to honor and explore the intellectual and personal legacy of Heinz von Foerster as a pivotal figure in the development of cybernetics, constructivist thinking and interdisciplinary communication. It seeks to illuminate his contributions to the Macy Co...

Music Is the Space Between the Notes (Claude Debussy)—The Power of Connection: Exploring Motivations, Barriers and Relational Pedagogy in Adult Music Learning

This research endeavoured to capture the lived experiences and perspectives of adult music learners. A qualitative collective case study using creative facilitation approaches was adopted, as part of an established Community of Practice: Adult Learner Meet Up event, to capture th...

Performance enhancement of perovskite solar cells for energy storage applications: Materials and device engineering

Developing highly stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is an important prerequisite for their future use in energy-storage-related applications. However, interfacial degradation driven by ion migration and encapsulation failure under thermal and humid stress remain a major obstac...

Lecture on Pregnancy and Childbirth, Russia (1987)

Abstract Konstantin Buteyko’s 1987 Moskow lecture provides an in-depth analysis of applying the Method of Volitional Elimination of Deep Breathing (Buteyko Method) to obstetrics. The author examines in detail the physiological mechanisms through which pulmonary ventilation impact...

Marketing communications in the age of AI: An S-O-R framework of how algorithmic recommendations shape consumer engagement and sustainable choices

Online shopping has undergone a revolution with the development of artificial intelligence. The aim of this research is to understand the decision-making of consumers as a complete, holistic approach. To evaluate this, we proposed a conceptual research model based on the S-O-R fr...

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE INTERVENTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHALLENGES, APPROACHES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Abstract Informal settlements in South Africa continue to experience major inequalities in access to reliable, safe, affordable, and sustainable infrastructure services. Despite national policy commitments to informal-settlement upgrading and the progressive realisation of socio-...

Switching Cells by Meaning, Not Bits: Semantic-Aware Sleep-Mode Control in Multi-Tier Aerial-Terrestrial Networks

Integrating uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) into terrestrial cellular wireless networks is central to emerging sixth-generation (6G) communication systems. However, the energy budgets of both the ground network and the power-constrained...

A Lightweight Grayscale-Guided Visual Perception Network for Jadeite Transparency Detection

Jadeite transparency grading is challenging because adjacent categories exhibit high visual similarity and commercial images often contain complex backgrounds and acquisition-related variations. This study proposes a lightweight grayscale-guided visual perception network based on...

Contesting Norms and Challenging Order: Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 and the Geopolitics of LGBTIQ+ Human Rights

Abstract Uganda’s adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023 reveals significant contestation among domestic and external actors regarding LGBTIQ+ human rights norms. This article argues that opposition to LGBTIQ+ rights has become central to contemporary challenges to the li...

Quantitative Perception of Street Space Based on Deep Learning and Future Morphology Prediction Using AIGC Technology

Abstract Street space facilitates public life within communities, and advancements in artificial intelligence technology bring innovative approaches to assessing and forecasting street space perceptions. This study is centered on the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Hong Kong, as an illustr...

45 Predicting sites of tumour progression in the invasive margin of glioblastomas (PRaM-GBM Study): a multicentre imaging study

Abstract Introduction Despite advances in surgery and radiotherapy, glioblastoma patients often experience progression within a year, adjacent to the resection cavity. Conventional imaging techniques are not sensitive enough to detect invasive tumour, leaving occult tumour undete...

Foundations of Trans-Planckian Horizon Lock Mechanics – The Second Cosmic Secret: Non-Abelian Gauge-Fixing Determinants, Ghost Field Stabilization, and Primordial Mass-Gap Crisis Resolutions

This paper establishes the formal integrated mathematical physics framework for the Second Cosmic Secret of the Trans-Planckian Horizon Lock Mechanics (TPHLM). We systematically resolve the primordial mass-gap crisis and ghost field destabilization anomalies across non-linear sub...

Impact of ethyl alcohol nasal treatment on hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia at a tertiary health system

Abstract Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen that can cause nosocomial infection. Ethyl alcohol has emerged as a potential alternative to mupirocin and povidone-iodine for nasal decolonization; however, data on real-world application are limited. Methods: A q...