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- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
This study examines the impact of forest loss in selected communities within the Ussa Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State, Nigeria. Employing a mixed-method approach including structured questionnaires, interviews, and field observations, the research assesses the extent,...
- Physics & SpaceOpen access
Topological Effective Field Theory from String Microphysics: Fermionic Helicity, Graviton Tensors
We present a rigorous, non-perturbative framework for the simultaneous emergence of fermionic matter and tensor gravity from the stable ``primordial vacuum lattice'' ($\Psi_{\text{lattice}}$) of Bosonic String Field Theory (SFT). While traditional approaches treat macroscopic spa...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background Stunting is linked to negative oral health outcomes and can diminish children’s oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL). Parental roles and perceptions, particularly differences between fathers and mothers, may influence how oral health impacts are recogn...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Abstract Using a textual and contextual close reading of representative folk songs from William Shakespeare The Tempest and Abu Ishaque’s Surya-Dighal Bari (The Ominous House), this study explore the consideration of folk song as instruments of socio-political cultural resistance...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Abstract Background School bullying is a common form of youth violence and an adverse experience with well-established effects on mental health and development. Thailand reports one of the highest prevalence rates globally. However, evidence concerning bullying in primary school...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
We present a rigorous mathematical framework for protocol epistemology of finiteness — a synthesis of enriched category theory, Sokolov's polyadic algebra, Munerman's algebraic data-processing models, non-abelian Čech cohomology, and Amari's information geometry with Friston's fr...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Firm growth is often interpreted as an indicator of corporate strength, yet expansion in sales, equity, and assets does not necessarily translate into superior profitability. This study therefore shifts the focus from the magnitude of firm growth to the quality and profitability...
- Health & Medicine
Pathogens in the Nasopharynx Before and After Antibiotic Treatment for Acute Otitis Media
BACKGROUND: Limited data exist on whether the timing or duration of treatment for acute otitis media (AOM) affects nasopharyngeal carriage. We studied the eradication of pathogens (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis) in relation to timing (...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
This study investigated effects of traffic control technology and traffic officers on road traffic regulation in Ado-Ekiti. Specifically, it examined the perceived effectiveness of automated traffic control systems such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), traffic lights, speed c...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
The Biomimetic Sampler: A Constraint-Based Ideation Exercise for Introductory Biodesign Education
Abstract This demo presents the Biomimetic Sampler: a constraint-based ideation exercise that introduces participants to foundational concepts of biodesign through two linked activities, observation and translation, conducted under time pressure. The exercise requires no prior ba...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background In patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), particularly patients with non-rheumatoid arthritis (non-RA), the incidence of severe conditions such as interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary arterial hypertension is high. Therefore, early refer...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Faith-based institutions (FBIs) are increasingly recognized as strategic partners in promoting environmental sustainability because of their extensive physical infrastructure, moral authority, and community influence. Despite this potential, empirical evidence on how environmenta...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Optical fiber sensors have emerged as a powerful platform for high-precision shape detection in soft robotics and minimally invasive medical devices. However, existing fiber-sensing architectures face a long-standing trade-off between device size and spatial resolution. This work...
- Health & Medicine
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2026–2027: Policy Statement
This statement updates recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2026-2027 influenza season. A review of evidence supporting these recommendat...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Labor Market Rigidity and Employment: Firm-level Evidence
Abstract We examine the effect of labor market rigidity on firms’ employment decisions in OECD countries using a rich firm-level panel dataset covering 164,048 firm-year observations. Exploiting intertemporal variation in country-level employment protection legislation (EPL), we...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
PURPOSE: Porous Titanium Microspheres (PTM)-based Sphereplasty has been recently proposed as a novel vertebral augmentation technique for thoracolumbar Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCFs), potentially promoting bony fusion and reducing long-term complications. This study aims...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
This paper examines the economics and planning of Kenya's education system, with an emphasis on policy frameworks, financing strategies, enrollment dynamics, and equity challenges in achieving sustainable and inclusive educational outcomes. It analyzes the impact of significant r...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) have emerged as highly versatile interfacial materials in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), offering tunable molecular structures, favorable energy-level alignment, high optical transparency, and minimized non-radiative recombination losses. With the...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Evidence of dengue transmission and a diverse Aedes mosquito virome on the Congo’s Angola border
Abstract Aedes mosquitoes are widely distributed across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and are major vectors of dengue (DENV), Zika, chikungunya (CHIKV), and yellow fever (YFV) viruses. While the high burden of malaria in the DRC receives considerable attention, arboviru...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Energy efficiency has become a critical strategic priority for large manufacturing plants globally due to rising energy costs, carbon reduction targets, and increased sustainability expectations. This qualitative study examines energy efficiency strategies in large manufacturing...