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A universal multi-factor coupled model for close-contact melting

Latent heat storage (LHS) dominated by gravity-driven close-contact melting (G-CCM) is limited by the late‑stage drop in driving force, resulting in low utilization efficiency in medium-to-low temperature waste heat recovery. To overcome this bottleneck, this study proposes a nov...

Theory of Barrier Numbers: Digit-Dependent Truncation, Non-Associative Arithmetic, and the Virtual Tail Concept

We study a decimal truncation rule called the barrier map: a zero digit stops an expansion when its immediately preceding fractional digit is less than five. We define its domain and canonical representation, prove finite termination for every base-ten normal number, and exhibit...

Life cycle assessment of compostable plastics: critical review and gap analysis

Bio-based and biodegradable plastics are increasingly considered sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics due to their potential for environmental benefits and circularity. However, evaluating their overall sustainability requires assessment of environmental impacts acro...

Contralateral Synchronous Hair Growth of Homologous Digits Following Unilateral Depilation: A Case Report

Background: Whether unilateral local depilation can trigger hair growth in contralateral corresponding regions remains unknown. Methods: A 16-year-old female underwent chemical depilation exclusively on the left little, ring, and middle fingers (intervention group). The untreated...

Pre-treatment with Sub-Inhibitory Kanamycin Has no Effect on RpoS Expression but Increases Heat Tolerance of Escherichia coli BW25113

The RpoS sigma factor mediates the induction of the general stress response in Escherichia coli, which offers protection against a wide array of external stresses. Other studies have shown that pre-treatment of E. coli with sub-inhibitory antibiotics conferred persisting antibiot...

Decreased function of fatty acid desaturase 1 is associated with placental foetal vascular malperfusion and highlights the key role of the maternal–foetal interface

Background Placental foetal vascular malperfusion (PFVM) is a chronic disorder characterised by impaired blood flow and abnormal vascular development, inducing adverse neonatal outcomes. Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) play a crucial role in placenta health. We...

Golden Ratio Emerges as Fixed Point in Optimal Prefix-Free Coding — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Kraft inequality governs prefix-free code existence; Huffman coding achieves optimality; golden ratio emerges as a stable fixed point in self-referential computation. | MATH: Kraft inequality: Σ 2^(-l_i) ≤ 1 for prefix-free codes (binary); Huffman optimality: minimizes Σ...

Diagnosis and treatment of 64 cases of ranula

Ranulas are caused by the rupture or obstruction of the sublingual gland ducts, resulting in exudative or retention-type cysts. The author collected cases admitted over the past four years for a retrospective study, analyzing the diagnostic methods and therapeutic outcomes. Patie...

A Three-Layer Formative Feedback Framework for Kit-Build Concept Mapping: Feasibility Evidence from Three Classroom Trials

Kit-Build Concept Mapping (KBCM) supports formative assessment by externalizing learning goals as a teacher reference map and diagnosing proposition-level gaps through automated comparison. However, typical KBCM use provides mainly verification feedback (what is missing/incorrect...

A novel planetary kinematic approach for magnetic abrasive finishing of stainless steel

Abstract Magnetic Abrasive Finishing (MAF) is an advanced surface finishing method offering high precision and minimal thermal impact, especially beneficial in processing hard-to-machine materials like stainless steel. This study presents a novel MAF configuration in which planet...

Peritonsillar Abscess Status Post Prior Tonsillotomy: A Potential Long‐Term Risk

Abstract Objective Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) after surgical tonsil removal is an infrequent complication. Residual lymphoid tissue after tonsillotomy may increase this risk compared to tonsillectomy. This study aimed to identify cases of PTA following tonsillotomy or tonsillect...

MiR156-dependent and miR156-independent effects of the RNA-binding protein AtGRP7 on vegetative phase change in Arabidopsis

Abstract Background The life cycle of higher plants consists of a vegetative and a reproductive phase. The vegetative phase is further divided into a juvenile and an adult phase. Precise timing of the vegetative phase change, the transition from juvenile to adult vegetative phase...

Improving the fairness and robustness of deep learning classification models through bias mitigation and post hoc calibration

Abstract Purpose: The goal of this study was to enhance the fairness and clinical applicability of deep learning models for classifying Alzheimer’s disease from structural MRI scans. To achieve this, we addressed two key challenges: age-related bias and unreliable probability est...

Experimental investigation on the fatigue behavior of hybrid (steel+GFRP bars) RC beams after four-year simulated seawater exposure

In offshore infrastructures and structural components exposed to de-icing salts, FRP bars serve as promising alternatives to steel reinforcement. In contrast to conventional accelerated aging tests, this study investigates the fatigue behavior of concrete beams reinforced with hy...

Absence of Direct Evidence Linking Golden Ratio to Entanglement Entropy — E8 Intelligence Research

FINDING: Search results are tangential — no direct paper on two-interval entanglement entropy, cross-ratio, and golden ratio; instead, general lectures on holographic entanglement entropy (Ryu-Takayanagi), entropic order parameters, and RG flow. No explicit golden-ratio or cross-...

Effects of Phosphogypsum Substitution on Early-Age Macro- and Microproperties of GGBFS-Based Alkali-Activated Binders

Abstract Sodium sulfate ( Na 2 SO 4 ), a naturally derived activator, can be used to activate ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) to prepare low-carbon cementitious materials. However, the extremely slow development of early strength remains a key limitation. To address...

Rethinking selection criteria for liver transplantation in hepatocellular carcinoma: from morphology to artificial intelligence

Introduction Liver transplantation (LT) is a uniquely curative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as it removes both the tumor and the underlying cirrhotic liver. However, organ scarcity makes candidate selection a central clinical and ethical issue. Over the past thre...

Geochemical profiling, pedogenesis, and paleoclimate: Understanding stone age archaeological context of Dulung River Valley, Eastern India

Fluvial sediments in Eastern India hold rich archaeological deposits, Lower Palaeolithic to Neolithic artifacts. Traditionally, studies of these sediments relied on qualitative analysis of their stratigraphy and morphology. This article advocates for a shift towards a Quaternary...

Endoscopic and Conservative Management of Symptomatic Lemmel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Patient-Level Synthesis

Background. Lemmel syndrome is obstructive jaundice or pancreaticobiliary ductal dilatation caused by extrinsic compression from a periampullary duodenal diverticulum, without choledocholithiasis or periampullary neoplasm. Management is not standardised, and no patient-level synt...

AcrA and TolC are important Efflux Components in the development of low level Adaptive Aminoglycoside Resistance in Escherichia coli K-12 Following Sub-inhibitory Kanamycin Pre-Treatment

Escherichia coli K-12 contains a number of inducible drug efflux complexes such as the well characterized AcrAB- TolC complex. Drug efflux complexes are important when considering the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance development. The cytoplasmic membrane drug transporter AcrD...