Research works

Coupling the Spin State Switching and CO2 Adsorption Operating at Different Temperatures in a Breathing Metal–Organic Framework

Gas-responsive magnetic response arising from spin-crossover (SCO) phenomena is rare yet highly attractive for molecular sensing and spintronics. However, it remains unclear how gas uptake influences SCO behaviour when the two phenomena occur in separate temperature regimes. Here...

Constraints and opportunities in cluster-based farming in Ethiopia

Abstract Background In many developing countries, smallholders play a central role in the agricultural sector, and holding significant potential for agricultural growth and rural development. In Ethiopia, agriculture contributes about 37.57% to Et GDP and supports the livelihoods...

Defect engineering of oxygen vacancies and domain configuration for high-performance CaBi 4 Ti 4 O 15 piezoelectric ceramics

Abstract Bismuth-layer-structured ferroelectrics (BLSFs) are promising candidates for high-temperature piezoelectric applications owing to their intrinsically high Curie temperatures. However, their practical implementation is hindered by the relatively low piezoelectric activity...

Antileishmanial potential of polar fractions from Amaranthus blitoides S. Watson, Caucalis platycarpos L., and Cistanche flava (C.A.Mey.) Korsh.: evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies

BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a research priority, yet its treatment remains challenging. CL lesions arise from complex interactions between the parasite and host immunity, where excessive inflammation can delay h...

Autonomic function and signal complexity reflect level and severity of traumatic spinal cord injury

Abstract Study design Observational single-centre cohort study. Objectives To investigate heart rate variability (HRV), baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), and signal complexity (SC) and their relationships with neurological injury level and severity, as well as their prognostic value...

Effect of switching to combustion-free nicotine delivery systems on salivary c-reactive protein levels in smokers with gingivitis or mild periodontitis: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Smoking is a significant risk factor for periodontal disease and is associated with elevated salivary C-Reactive Protein (CRP), a marker of local inflammation. Combustion-free nicotine delivery systems (CFNDS) reduce exposure to certain combustion-derived toxi...

First year student teachers’ perceptions of technology education: The relationship between general teaching, functional learning goals and technical learning

Abstract The aim of this article is to examine first year student teachers’ perceptions of technology education. Being aware of the perceptions needed for teacher education to support their growth in comprehensive technology education teaching and developing the teacher education...

A Study on the Engineering Perfection, Intrinsic Mechanisms, and Transmitted Potential of Biological Evolution 생명체 진화의 공학적 완성도, 내재적 메커니즘, 그리고 전수된 잠재력에 관한 고찰

[English]Modern evolutionary biology traditionally explains the diversity and complexity of life through millions of years of random genetic mutations followed by natural selection. However, the remarkable biological mechanisms and high functional perfection exhibited by living o...

Influence of outdoor running surface type on loading rate and lower-limb kinematics

Abstract Background Running surface characteristics may influence loading rate and lower-limb biomechanics during running. However, evidence regarding the effects of outdoor running surfaces remains limited. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of different outdoor runn...

Sustainable by All-Biobased Design: Recyclable Flax Fiber/Silk Matrix Composites with Machine Learning-Assisted Mechanical Performance Prediction

Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer composites are indispensable structural materials, yet their sustainability is limited by two key issues: the environmental impact of manufacturing and the difficulty of recycling at the end of life. Here, we develop fully biobased composites by...

A critical analysis of English language policies in Mongolia

Abstract This article systematically and critically examines three English language policies enacted in Mongolia from 2001 to 2025. Using critical discourse analysis (CDA) as an overarching analytical framework, the study analyzes the policy texts to identify and unpack the prior...

Star-ov: satellite-oriented trusted authorization and responsibility with stratified model encryption and ownership verifications

Abstract With the increasing adoption of deep neural networks (DNNs) in remote sensing interpretation and on-orbit intelligent processing, protecting the intellectual property of deployed models faces new challenges, including limited onboard computational resources, constrained...

Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy in relation to reported information sources: an exploratory cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy is recommended in certain settings and may be relevant for maternal and fetal health, yet uptake varies widely. While educational attainment is commonly considered a determinant of health behavior, the relati...

Voices from the rural frontline: deconstructing communication barriers, strategies, and training needs of indonesian community health workers

Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) serve as a critical bridge between rural populations and formal health systems in low- and middle-income countries. While their role in promoting behavior change is well-documented, the bottom-up perspectives of CHWs regarding t...

Is China’s GDP undervalued? A digital economy model

Abstract Transactions in a digital economy generate data that firms accumulate but national accounts do not price. Within the model developed here, that omission implies measured GDP understates output. We adapt the recursive data-economy framework of Farboodi and Veldkamp (2026)...

Resolving the LiFePO4 Battery State beyond Voltage-Based Diagnostics Using Surface-Scan MRI

Reliable assessment of state of charge (SoC) and state of health (SoH) in commercial batteries remains a major challenge because their closed architecture obscures the underlying electrochemical, structural, and thermal processes, while existing diagnostic methods often provide o...

Effects of a hand sanitizer formulation on upper respiratory symptoms and work restrictions: a double-blind household cluster-randomized controlled trial

Abstract Conventional hand sanitizers provide immediate but short-lived bactericidal and virucidal effects, necessitating their frequent use to reduce contact transmission. This double-blind, parallel-group, cluster-randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of repeated use...

Investigation of the unblocking and permeability enhancing properties of low-permeability coal by using pulsed nitrogen injection technology

Abstract The pulsed nitrogen injection for methane displacement (PNI-MD) technology is a novel approach aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the extraction efficiency and utilization of methane from low-permeability coal seams. By conducting experiments with P...

Gravity Degree-Depth Relations for High-Order Disturbing Potential Gradients

Abstract The degree-depth relation links the spherical harmonic degree to an operational depth scale for gravity signals. Previous studies have primarily examined the degree-depth relation for the gravity anomaly, the vertical component of the gravitational vector, and the gravit...

Islamic Social and Impact Financing: Jurisprudential Foundations, Funding Elicitation and Long-Term Sustainability. Volume II: Instruments, Mechanisms and Technology-Enabled Continuity

This paper continues the KSCCN series on technology adoption in Islamic finance. Volume I examined epistemological dissonance with Keynesian protocols and instrument-based innovation. Volume II turns to the social and impact financing layer grounded in Islamic jurisprudence, focu...