Research works

Synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, and computational investigation of novel thiazole-carbamate hybrids as dual antibacterial and antifungal agents

A new series of thiazole-based carbamate hybrids was synthesized to develop improved antibacterial and antifungal agents. The compounds were prepared by reacting aminothiazole with various chloroformates, followed by hydrolysis to obtain carbamate acids, which were then coupled w...

From policy intent to equitable reach: a qualitative study of the hybrid community-based rehabilitation service in China

Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is promoted to improve rehabilitation access and social participation for persons with disabilities. In China, Self-Help and Peer Support for Persons with Disabilities (SHPSPD) service is the hybrid CBR service intended to complement clinical...

Complex Trauma, Mentalization, Emerging Borderline Personality Features, and Aggressive Behavior in School-Aged Children in Child and Youth Protection Centre

Children who have experienced complex traumas placed in Child and Youth Protection Center (CYPC) exhibit more aggressive behavior. Several intrapsychic factors like mentalizing capacity and emerging borderline personality features (EBPF) may be associated with this tendency. This...

Agro-waste reinforced kombucha bacterial cellulose composites for sustainable woven craft materials

The global woven craft and material industry has faced increasing criticism for excessive water consumption, chemical pollution, microplastic release from synthetic fibres, and dependence on non-renewable petroleum-based resources. Kombucha bacterial cellulose (KBC), a biodegrada...

Situational characteristics of lower limb muscle cramps in male semi-elite football players: a video-based descriptive case series

Lower limb muscle cramps are a common yet under-researched acute condition in semi-elite football, and empirical evidence regarding their situational characteristics remains scarce. This study aimed to systematically explore the temporal-spatial situational characteristics, short...

RDoC-informed research on the anxiety disorders: best practices and future directions

This article outlines recommended approaches for future Research Domain Criteria (RDoC)-driven research on anxiety disorders that are aligned with the National Institute of Mental Health's translational aims. It discusses 'intermediary' psychological processes, multidimensional s...

Lightweight design methodology for marine rotating machinery: Co-design of equivalent material parameters and structural performance in lattice-architected impellers

This study presents a material-structure co-design framework for lightweight lattice-architected impellers targeting marine propulsion applications. By replacing explicit micro-scale lattice modeling with equivalent material parameters (density, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio),...

Urban sustainability and the governance of heterogeneous energy systems

Abstract This special feature brings into dialogue debates that have evolved mainly separately: scholarship on infrastructural heterogeneity in Southern cities and research on distributed and decentralized energy transitions in the North. Drawing on empirical cases from Africa, t...

Curcumin-Based Nanocarriers for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Promising Therapeutic Avenue

Globally, over 55 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a number that is increasing rapidly and projected to triple by 2050. AD is a type of neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no curative treatment. The accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and the...

Repeated cross-sectional study of knowledge and use of wild food plants in the Caatinga of Northeastern Brazil

Wild Food Plants (WFPs) are important for food and cultural security. Despite a global trend of erosion in WFP knowledge, little is known about how people perceive their relationship with these species. This study analyzes how WFP knowledge has changed over time, and how ecologic...

Prognostic value of risk factors for ischaemic and major bleeding events in chronic coronary syndrome: a SWEDEHEART registry study

AIM: In patients with chronic coronary syndrome, risk factors for ischaemic events and bleeding tend to overlap. However, the combined effects of these factors have scarcely been studied in contemporary real-world settings. METHODS: All patients in Sweden undergoing elective PCI...

Developing a Multilateral and Movement Concept–Based Instructional Model for Freestyle Swimming

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a swimming instructional model for elementary school students based on a multilateral approach and movement concepts. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method consisting of eight stages: problem identification, needs a...

Measures for intersectional mental healthcare: results from a participatory interview and focus group study with psychosocial counsellors, people with experience of using mental health services and providers

BACKGROUND: Discriminatory practices and barriers to care are increasingly recognised as a significant challenge for mental healthcare institutions. Yet, little research has considered what measures people with experience of using mental health services and mental healthcare serv...

Effects of Sodium Hypochlorite Washing on Eggshell Membrane Integrity, Microbial Decontamination, and Trace Element-Related Dietary Risk in Poultry and Duck Eggs

Abstract This study examined baseline trace element exposure in poultry and duck eggs consumed in Bangladesh and assessed the impact of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) washing on microbial decontamination and eggshell membrane integrity. Fifteen elements were measured in yolk, albume...

Perceived Competence and GLP ‐ 1RA Weight Management Engagement: Mixed‐Methods Insights From Six Patient Groups

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore patients' perspectives on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for weight loss across the continuum of contemplating use to discontinuation, with and without achieving weight loss goals. METHODS: From June to October 2025, participants complet...

Reducing the effects of oxygen and hydrogen on graphite SIMS measurements

Surface adsorption has large effects on SIMS measurements, but modifying the sputtering step can help.

FreeLayout: Free range multi-modal input to free form floorplan generation

Automated floorplan generation has advanced rapidly, yet most methods remain constrained to orthogonal geometry, single-scale synthesis, and fully specified inputs—mismatched to real practice where designers iterate from sparse, evolving cues and irregular floor footprints. We pr...

Planktonic foraminifera iodine ∕ calcium ratio: is it a proxy for dissolved oxygen in the ocean?

Abstract. Direct observations indicate a declining trend in ocean oxygen concentrations, which is not quantitatively captured by models. The complexity of oxygenation variability, linked to both physical and biochemical parameters, must be investigated across different modern cli...

Design and Optimization of Composite Thermal Insulation Layers for Mine Ecological Restoration Under Simulated Solar Radiation: Integrating Response Surface Screening with Gaussian Process Bayesian Optimization

Thermal regulation of surface soil is critical for vegetation establishment in degraded mining environments, yet the systematic design of insulation layers tailored to mine restoration remains underdeveloped. Fifteen candidate thermal insulation materials from six categories were...

Integrated performance and carbon emission assessment of self-compacting concrete incorporating calcined zeolite and glass powder

The process of manufacturing cement is significantly responsible for causing environmental pollution and carbon dioxide emissions, which require researchers to find environmentally friendly concrete materials. This paper focuses on examining the mechanical performance and carbon...