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A scientometric review of blue hydrogen production

Abstract Blue hydrogen, produced from natural gas with carbon capture and storage (CCS) is increasingly viewed as a key pathway for large-scale hydrogen supply and energy system decarbonization. This study analyzes 1432 publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (...

A conformal oblique projection method based on double projection

To address multi-zone Gaussian projection challenges in large-scale long-distance water diversion projects, this study proposes a conformal oblique projection method based on double projection, encompassing both forward and inverse calculation models. Case studies demonstrate tha...

Thermal and acoustic optimization of guide pores in air-cooled charging modules serving electric vehicle batteries

High-power fast charging of electric vehicle (EV) battery energy storage systems relies on air-cooled charging modules operating at high rotational speeds, which generate aerodynamic noise. Since geometric changes affect noise, their trade-off with thermal performance must be add...

Dimensional Reduction of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides by Oxide Insertion: Quasi‐1D Oxychalcogenide Semiconductors

ABSTRACT Heteroanionic solids offer unique levers for tuning structures and properties, but accessing multianion phase space remains challenging due to mismatches in anion reactivity. Here, we describe a new family of A 2 Hf 3 Q 6 O (A = K, Rb, Cs; Q = S, Se) oxychalcogenides, th...

Computational and Equivariant Extensions of Riemannian Geometry for Geometric World Models: Volume III — Discrete Approximations, Stochastic Dynamics, and Geometric Priors

This third volume continues the series by addressing the computational realisation of Riemannian structures on latent manifolds and their integration with equivariant architectures and stochastic dynamics. It treats discrete differential geometry on graphs and meshes, numerical a...

Integrative functional experiments and single-cell transcriptomics reveal the METTL1/NSUN1 axis drives malignant progression in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma

N7-methylguanosine (m7G) mediated by methyltransferase-like 1 (METTL1) orchestrates tumor progression across multiple malignancies, while its functions and mechanisms in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC) remain elusive. In this study, we integrated multifaceted bioinformat...

Chitosan Disrupts Membrane Permeability of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Chitosan, an inexpensive, non-toxic, biodegrable polymer, has been studied for its antimicrobial activity. Recent evidence has shown that exposure to chitosan inhibits the growth of lactic acid bacteria in beer. This study investigated the effect of chitosan (0.5 g/L) on the grow...

Reducing experimental effort in the certification process through model-based performance prediction of variable-speed heat pumps

Heat pumps are essential for decarbonizing the heating sector, particularly air–water heat pumps, which are favored for their low costs and ease of installation. In case of unrefurbished existing buildings, hybrid heat pumps – combining heat pump and gas boilers – offer the possi...

Geometric Derivation of Macroscopic Physics and Deterministic Prime Number Generation via a Discrete Modulo-24 Causal Lattice

This paper presents a rigorous, geometric model that resolves the apparent randomness of prime number distribution through a deterministic, discrete Modulo-24 causal lattice. By replacing continuous field equations with discrete binomial operators, the model proves that all prime...

Mineralogy and leaching characteristics of rare earths from the micro-dispersed mineral matter in the organic matrix of Fire Clay coal

Abstract Previous studies have shown that rare earth elements (REEs) in the micro-dispersed mineral matter of Fire Clay coal exhibit high leachability. To better understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying this behavior, pH-dependent leaching tests and comprehensive SEM-EDS...

pH‐Driven Two‐Stage Conformational Switching Activates an Acid‐Responsive Chaperone

ABSTRACT Acidification rapidly denatures bacterial periplasmic proteins, yet this compartment lacks ATP‐dependent chaperones. We identify AchC as an acid‐responsive, ATP‐independent chaperone crucial for acid tolerance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa . As proton influx across the outer...

Combined transcranial direct current stimulation and embodiment-based psychotherapy on interoceptive awareness and depressive symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder: a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with impaired interoceptive processing, contributing to emotional dysregulation and disturbed bodily experience. Although transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and embodiment-based psychotherapy (EPT) have each shown therapeu...

Chen's Superstring Theory (CST) Seven-Volume Outline

Title: Chen's Superstring Theory (CST) Volume I-VII: A Unified Dynamic Energy String Framework from Planck Scale to Cosmic Evolution Abstract: The mainstream Standard Model and ΛCDM cosmology, despite their localized computational successes, essentially lack underlying physical m...

Modelling phased railway infrastructure upgrades deployment with a case study to ERTMS roll-out

Modernisation of railway infrastructure can lead to significant improvements in the efficiency of train services. However, the deployment of the modernisation requires huge financial investments and is carried out over decades. Consequently, infrastructure upgrade decisions must...

Enhancing Electric Vehicle Battery Management Efficiency: Integrated Thermal Control, State Estimation, and Cell Balancing

Electric vehicle (EV) battery management systems (BMS) critically influence range, safety, and lifecycle cost through their impact on thermal regulation, state estimation accuracy, and cell balancing efficiency. This paper presents an integrated framework for improving BMS effici...

The impact of frailty syndrome on illness acceptance and treatment adherence in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in older adults frequently coexists with frailty syndrome, a condition associated with reduced physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes. However, limited evidence exists regarding the relationship between frailty, il...

Effects of Two Types of Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes Used for Carbon Fiber Surface Modification on Tensile Properties of Polycarbonate Composites

ABSTRACT In this study, carbon fibers (CFs) coated with two types of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), manufactured by Nanocyl SA (MWCNT‐a) or TPR Co. Ltd. (MWCNT‐b), were prepared using a reactive polymer, and the effects of the coated MWCNTs on the tensile properties of p...

Neurofilaments in cerebrospinal fluid and/or serum as a possible biomarker of pediatric spinal muscular atrophy

Background Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe, genetically determined neuromuscular disorder characterised by progressive muscle weakness resulting from motor neuron degeneration. Although therapies such as nusinersen have altered disease trajectories, objective biomarkers...

Chemical-Free Removal of Ag₂S Tarnish Layers Using Pulsed Laser Irradiation: Optical, Chemical, and Electrical Evaluation

Abstract Silver-coated electrical connectors are prone to the formation of silver sulfide (Ag₂S) tarnish layers, which impair both optical appearance and electrical performance. Conventional chemical cleaning can remove these layers effectively, although it may leave undesirable...

Information-Efficient Shot Budgets for a Compiled Shor-15 Readout: Conditional 4-Shot Analysis, Decision-Preserving Adaptive Stopping, and Phase-Denominator Lifting

We consolidate a previously described IBM Quantum ibm_marrakesh compiled Shor-15 readout comparison (128 shots in a RAW configuration versus 8 shots in a preconfigured configuration) with three local, reproducible algorithmic analyses. First, an independent-binomial model quantif...