Research works

Optimization of process parameters for enhancing the tensile strength of diffusion-bonded Al–Al and Al–Fe–Al laminated structures

Diffusion bonding has been widely investigated for dissimilar metal systems such as aluminum–steel and aluminum–titanium joints. However, systematic studies on the hot-press bonding of similar aluminum sheet joints under controlled processing conditions remain relatively limited....

Challenges in integrating sustainability into Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): a trade-off-based Roadmap

Abstract Integrating operational excellence with sustainable performance has become a key priority in manufacturing systems. However, traditional performance metrics remain limited in their ability to capture sustainability dimensions. This study employs a systematic literature r...

TrbA binds and locks a sliding clamp KorB to repress transcription on multi-drug resistance plasmids

ABSTRACT Precise regulation of gene expression is essential for all living systems. Genes encoded on mobile genetic elements such as conjugative plasmids are also highly regulated to ensure stable inheritance, successful horizontal transfer, and adaptation to diverse bacterial ho...

From influence to de-influence: exploring the impact of negative feedback by social media influencers

Purpose This paper aims to address the academic research gap on “de-influencing,” where influencers share negative feedback about brands. Specifically, the authors define de-influencing, explore its impact on consumers’ attitudes toward targeted brands (H1a and H1b) and examine i...

PFUSRC-144 From "Confucius's Era" to the "Topological Era of the Dao" — Complementing Zeng Shiqiang's Intuition, Diagnosing the Steady-State Trap of Chinese Civilization, and Defining the Mathematical Boundary Between "Divinity" and "Superstition"

Professor Zeng Shiqiang proposed that “the 21st century is the era of Confucius.” His intuition was rooted in a deep perception of the Yijing’s value, yet his conclusion lacked mathematical models and a complete logical chain. Based on the PFUSRC- seven-layer ontological framewor...

What Determines Noise Robustness in Symbolic Regression? A Controlled Study of Physical Law Rediscovery

Symbolic regression promises to rediscover interpretable physical laws directly from data, but real experimental measurements are noisy, and it is unclear which properties of a governing equation make it easier or harder to recover under noise. We conduct a controlled study using...

Sapience: A Hybrid Architecture for Long-Context Reasoning and Continual Learning

Frontier models approach long-context reasoning by scaling the transformer context window: one of the several memory systems the brain evolved, scaled alone. We present Sapience, a hybrid architecture that builds the missing ones: a substitutable transformer cortex coupled to hip...

Fiscal and Structural Drivers of Regional Investments Divergence: Evidence from Kazakhstan and European Benchmark Economies

This study investigates whether the interaction between structural characteristics and fiscal mechanisms determines regional investment allocation and contributes to regional divergence in Kazakhstan. To achieve this aim, panel regression with interaction effects and cross-countr...

Blood pressure Time in Target Range and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease

BACKGROUND: We examined the association between blood pressure (BP) time in target range and clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS: In 1908 participants in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort study who had BP measured at each visit for the first five years...

Mechanistic investigation and optimization of a cellulase-additive compounding system for bio-polishing of cotton fabric

Purpose This study aimed to develop an efficient and low-damage bio-polishing process for cotton fabric by optimizing a cellulase-additive compounding strategy. Design/methodology/approach Acidic and neutral cellulases were compared using orthogonal and single-factor experiments....

Prediction Method of Residual Electrical Life of Air Circuit Breakers Based on Mechanical Parameters

Air circuit breakers are critical protective devices in low-voltage distribution systems, and their reliability is considered to have significant influence on the operation of such systems. With respect to the electrical performance degradation of air circuit breakers, the relati...

Retail vs Mail Order Drug Prescribing: Trends and Costs in the Workers’ Compensation System – A Preliminary Study Using Pharmacy Benefit Management Data for Ankle Sprain Claims

Objective: This study examines trends and cost disparities between retail and mail order pharmaceutical dispensing within the workers’ compensation system. Method: Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) data were obtained for ankle sprain claims filed with a nationwide workers’ compen...

Global Acoustic Geometry of Michel Flow in Painlevé-Gullstrand Coordinates

The acoustic metric of spherical accretion onto a Schwarzschild black hole (the Michel flow) in standard coordinates is singular at the gravitational horizon, and inside the acoustic horizon, the coordinate time loses its evolutionary meaning, which hinders the analysis of the su...

Risk Stratification of Patients Being Considered for Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Background/Objectives: Endovascular repair (EVAR) is the default for most abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), yet open repair (OR) remains necessary, and the decision hinges on fitness for open surgery. No standardized preoperative tool defines who is “unfit” for OR. We derived an...

Host-ControlledStepwise CO2 Growth onMaleic Anhydride Revealed by Rotational Spectroscopy

Abstract Gas-phase aggregation of CO2 with organic compounds provides molecular-level benchmarks for understanding how weak interactions guide early cluster growth─a process relevant to CO2 recognition, uptake, and organization in chemically diverse environments. Here, clusters o...

The Nature and Origin of Curvature: Relational Closure, Coherence Concentration, and Transport Nonclosure - From Pre-Geometric Differentiation to Einstein–Cartan Geometry

General relativity tells us how curved spacetime behaves. It does not by itself tell us why reality possesses a geometry that can curve in the first place. This paper asks that deeper question while preserving the mathematical definitions that make curvature precise. The central...

A Scoping Review of Social Capital’s Impact on Resilience Across the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus

The recent expansion of literature on social capital and resilience has resulted in multi-disciplinary applications, obscure conceptual parameters, and a range of overlapping and divergent results. This scoping review aims to understand how existing literature has framed the impa...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Strengthening School Leadership in Vietnam: A Policy Brief on Standards for General Education School Principals

<ns5:p>Vietnam’s education is undergoing radical and comprehensive reforms that have never been seen before, especially as management is regularly regarded as one of the most groundbreaking aspects that should be a top priority of any reform. At the heart of this transformation i...

Bridging Parental Perceptions and Experiences of Family‐Centered Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Mixed‐Methods Study

AIM: To examine parents' perceptions and experiences of family-centered care in a pediatric intensive care unit and explore how communication, participation in care, and contextual factors shape these experiences. DESIGN: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was used. M...