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An Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Hypothesis Generation in Biochemical Methane Potential Prediction

Abstract Biochemical methane potential (BMP) assays are widely used to evaluate feedstocks for anaerobic digestion, but they are slow and resource-intensive. This study evaluated whether explainable machine learning can support transparent screening and hypothesis generation from...

Validation of the 15-item Things You Do Questionnaire among South Asian adults: a psychometric analysis

Abstract Background The Things You Do Questionnaire–15 item version (TYDQ‑15) is a brief self‑report measure assessing adaptive daily behaviours associated with mental health across five behavioural domains. Although the TYDQ‑15 has demonstrated strong psychometric properties in...

The Structural Mechanics of Geo-political Entanglement

This commentary research paper analyzes the critical geopolitical escalations in the Strait of Hormuz during April 2026, focusing on the strategic deployment of naval mines by Iran. It explores the thesis that the seemingly haphazard placement or "misplacing" of these mines was a...

Falling dynamics of flexible plates with concentrated weight

We investigate the free fall of a flexible plate with a concentrated central weight using numerical simulations to explore the coupling effects of structural flexibility and concentrated loading. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional (3-D) simulations, combining lattice Boltzmann...

Harnessing microRNA regulatory networks for engineering climate resilience and nutritional enhancement in millets

Millets are increasingly promoted as climate-resilient nutri-cereals that can stabilize production and support nutritious diets under drought, heat, salinity, and low-input farming. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) provide a powerful post-transcriptional regulatory layer that regulates stress...

Expanding the Role of Dalbavancin in Children: A Case Series and Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Dalbavancin is a long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with activity against Gram-positive bacteria and is approved for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Its pharmacokinetic profile and tolerability make it an attractive option for...

Independent Predictors of Mental Health and Quality of Life in Elite Youth Soccer Players

OBJECTIVE: To identify the independent predictors of mental health and quality of life (QOL) among elite youth soccer athletes. DESIGN: Cross-sectional observational study. SETTING: Study materials were distributed to the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) clubs through an online...

Bioinspired Molecular Magnetic Field-Responsive Catalyst for On-Demand Switching of 2e− and 4e− Oxygen Reduction

Abstract Achieving precise and on-demand steering of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) pathway between the efficient 4e − route to H 2 O and the valuable 2e − route to H 2 O 2 remains a pivotal challenge in electrocatalysis. Herein, we address this challenge by designing a bioi...

Kepler: A Deep Learning Pipeline for Transit-Based Exoplanet Candidate Identification in TESS Sectors 1 through 97

TESS has produced light curves for hundreds of millions of stars, more than traditional tools like Box Least Squares can feasibly vet alone. We present Kepler, a CNNtransformer hybrid trained to detect the periodic brightness dips caused by transiting planets. Using TESS Sectors...

Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Reformer Pilates and Hatha Yoga on Functional Fitness, Balance, and Cognitive Performance in Older Women: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Background Aging is associated with progressive declines in neuromuscular function, postural control, and cognitive performance, which may compromise functional independence. Mind–body exercise approaches such as Pilates and Yoga have been suggested as effective strategi...

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMPOWERMENT AND SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVENESS IN NIGERIA

The study examines the factors that shape the entrepreneurial intention and sustainability of youth in Nigeria, particularly access to finance, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurship skill development and institutional support. Youth entrepreneurship has emerged as an import...

Enhancing Channel Robustness in LoRa Radio Frequency Fingerprinting through a Physics-Informed Residual Spectrogram †

Radio Frequency Fingerprinting Identification (RFFI) is a lightweight authentication method at the physical layer for LoRa IoT devices that avoids cryptographic overhead. However, current deep learning pipelines for RFFI face a robustness gap in that their identification accuracy...

Effects of Khaya ivorensis and Hevea brasiliensis Wood Sawdust on the Cultivation and Nutritional Composition of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacaum ex. Fr. Kummar)

This study was conducted to examine the effect of hardwood (Khaya ivorensis) and softwood (Hevea brasiliensis) on the proximate and nutritional composition of (Pleurotus ostreatus) (Jacaum ex. Fr. Kummar) with the aim of comparing its proximate and nutritional composition on the...

A dual role for miR-210-3p in hypoxia-driven signaling and mitotic regulation in cancer

miR-210-3p is a well-established hypoxia-induced microRNA that is commonly upregulated in a wide range of solid tumors, traditionally linked to mitochondrial repression and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) signaling. However, its functional role in cancer remains complex and highly...

Part II Training the Human System: Domain-Specific Development and Functional Cooperation

Part I of this research program introduced the Unknown Demand Problem: when the future domain of demand cannot be specified reliably, training cannot be organized entirely around predetermined tasks or environments. It proposed a shift from task-centered preparation toward the de...

ACCELERATING THE GROWTH OF COMMERCE IN NIGERIA: NACCIMA AS A VITAL PLAYER

This study examines the role of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in accelerating commercial growth in Nigeria within the context of economic policy uncertainty, trade facilitation, and the implementation of the African Co...

Towards low-carbon deep soil mixing: a complementary review of supplementary cementitious and alkali-activated binders

Abstract Deep soil mixing (DSM) is a proven in situ ground improvement technique conventionally employing cement/lime as hydraulic binders. Escalating concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions and chemical durability of these materials have prompted the exploration of sustainab...

Effect of Combined Pelvic Floor and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with respiratory muscle weakness and chronic cough, increasing intra-abdominal pressure and contributing to the development of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. Although pelvic floor muscle training (PF...

Atomic High-Spin Cobalt Unlocks Reversible Multi-Electron Transfer Chemistry for Superb Aqueous Zn-Mn Batteries

Abstract To settle inherent irreversible phase transition and motivate re-dissolution of deposited “dead” MnO 2 without acid and redox mediator addition, we introduced atomic-dispersed Co atoms with high-spin state into layered MnO 2 , denoted as Co–MnO 2 , via an in situ topolog...

Determinants of Successful Implementation of Government Affordable Housing Projects in Nyanza Region, Kenya

Affordable housing has become a critical development priority in Kenya due to persistent housing deficits, rapid urbanization, and increasing pressure on infrastructure systems. Despite government efforts through the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), implementation outcomes rem...