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Morphological characteristics and optimized protocols for in vitro germination and viability testing of Idesia polycarpa Maxim. Pollen

Idesia polycarpa Maxim. is a premier woody oil species in Guizhou Province, China, whose fruit yield and oil quality largely depend on effective pollination and fertilization. However, limited research on pollen viability and germination has hindered industrial progress. To addre...

Active-passive RRT based multi-arm frame disassembly robot planning for belt conveyors in coal mine

Abstract Belt conveyors are vital in coal mine production and need disassembly per mining progress. To improve production safety, a kinematic-based disassembly planning method for multi-arm frame disassembly robots is proposed. Firstly, D-H parameters are applied to the robot’s k...

Elevating excellence: Examining the effects of spatial competition on hotel quality

This study investigates how spatial competition influences the quality of hotel properties in the lodging market. We collected hotel characteristics and online rating data for 3,443 properties in Texas, USA, spanning from 2010 to 2019. A two-way fixed-effects panel data model ind...

Multi-Objective Airflow Distribution Design in Mine Ventilation Systems Based on Sensitivity Screening and an Improved Multi-Objective Sparrow Search Algorithm

This study proposes a biomimetic multi-objective optimization framework for airflow distribution design in mine ventilation systems by integrating sensitivity screening with an improved multi-objective sparrow search algorithm (IMOSSA). The design problem is formulated with netwo...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Persons With and Without Diabetes

This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes use of continuous glucose monitors, as well as their benefits and drawbacks.

The Effect of Low-Intensity Laser Irradiation on GAP-43 Expression in the Hippocampus of Rats

A study was conducted to examine the effects of visible red light phototherapy with a wavelength of 635 nm on the expression of the neuronal protein GAP-43 in the hippocampus of rats. It was shown that the use of PBMT promotes increased GAP-43 synthesis in the hippocampus, with t...

EuroMillions Breakthrough Mining — 1270 Sources, 8272 Leads Extracted — E8 Intelligence Research

Mined 1270 lottery+quantum breakthroughs. Extracted 8272 leads across 13 categories. 6425 high-value leads found. Categories: {"CORRIDOR": 663, "FORMULA": 523, "GEOMETRIC": 657, "FORWARD_ATTEMPT": 688, "QUANTUM": 899, "TIMING": 169, "CELESTIAL": 609, "GEMATRIA": 647, "CONSTANT":...

The role of a gender equality course on gender perceptions and dating violence attitudes of social work and child development students

The objective of this research is to determine the role of the Gender Equality Course on gender perceptions and dating violence attitudes of undergraduate students. To this end, a pre-post observational design of this quantitative research was carried out at Ondokuz Mayıs Univers...

Detailed study of non-equilibrium characteristics of quasi-neutral TNSA plasmas

In an experiment performed in November 2022 at the petawatt (PW) laser facility at Vega III located in Salamanca-Spain, we have studied the successful production of several radioisotopes using protons accelerated by the Target Normal Sheath Acceleration (TNSA) mechanism (Rodrigue...

Soil enzyme dynamics under PFAS contamination in arid and Mediterranean soils

Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent contaminants increasingly detected in agricultural soils, yet their effects on extracellular enzyme activities remain poorly resolved. This study examined the short- and long-term effects of perfluorooctanoic acid...

Fun over facts

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comme...

Factors associated with the recurrence of cholera outbreaks in Rumonge Health District in Southern Burundi: An unmatched case-control study

Cholera remains a public health concern in Rumonge Health District. The area is regularly affected by the disease outbreaks despite control measures that are periodically taken after the outbreaks occur. The last outbreak started in late 2018 and ended in February 2019, with a cu...

On the Vibration-Based Modal Parameter Identification of Large Wind Turbine Blades

The blades directly affect the safety and power generation efficiency of the wind turbines. With the blade size increases, the reliable modal identification becomes important for vibration-based health monitoring. Although operational modal analysis (OMA) technique has been used...

Predicting Insulin Resistance in Taiwanese Men Using Machine Learning: An Integrated Analysis of Biochemical Markers and Volatile Organic Compounds

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and insulin resistance (IR) are major global health challenges. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath offer a non-invasive window into metabolic dysregulation. This study aimed to predict HOMA-IR using machine learning (ML) by integ...

How do capital tax incentives affect carbon productivity? Evidence from China’s VAT reform

China launched a pilot value-added tax reform in 2004 that allowed eligible firms to deduct input VAT on purchases of fixed assets, thereby lowering the user cost of capital. Using firm-level panel data from 2001 to 2008 and a difference-in-differences design, we find that the re...

Acoustic Vases in Europe: A Review of Documentation, Approaches, Measurement Methodologies, and Preliminary Proposal for a Methodological Framework

Research on acoustic vases embedded in historical buildings has progressively developed through archaeology, architectural history, and acoustics, producing extensive documentation on their distribution, geometry, installation and possible acoustic role, with experimental evidenc...

Screen Use and Emotional, Behavioral, and Social Development in Children

Importance: The association between electronic screen use and psychosocial development in children remains unclear. Few studies account for longitudinal associations or fully adjust for key covariates such as family functioning. Objective: To evaluate the cross-sectional associat...

Diagnostic Yield and Molecular Testing Adequacy of Transbronchial Cryoprobe Biopsy Versus Needle Aspiration in Robotic Bronchoscopy

BACKGROUND: In the AQuIRE trial, most cases (83.6%) did not involve transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), often underutilized due to challenges in accessing peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs). Advances in robotic bronchoscopy with shape-sensing technology (ssRAB) have mitigat...

Network security framework for IoT data transmission using disentangled cascaded graph convolutional networks with Eurasian lynx optimizer and advanced encryption

A robust network security framework ensures secure data transmission in Internet of Things (IoT) networks, protecting devices and sensitive information from cyber threats. However, the diversity and scale of IoT devices pose significant challenges in maintaining consistent, effic...

Digital Transformation in Institutional Communication: A Systematic Review of Transparency, Trust, and Organizational Culture

This study aims to analyze digital transformation in institutions as a structural shift that reshapes the logic of communication, patterns of power, and mechanisms of trust building within organizations. This study is grounded in the assumption that digitalization is no longer li...