Research works

Distinct Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Thermoelectric Transport Across Superconducting Transition

Abstract We investigate the relaxation dynamics of heat transport in superconductors, shaped by the interplay of diffusion, nonlinearity, and magnetic fields. Focusing on regimes near the critical temperature T c , we analyze two classes of relaxation-diffusion equations that giv...

Factors associated with sleep disturbances in nursing students at the University of Palermo

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Introduction</bold> : sleep disorders are very common among university students and can have negative effects on physical and mental health and academic performance. There is a close correlation between sleep disorders and psychological and behaviour...

AngleCam V2: Predicting leaf inclination angles across taxa from daytime and nighttime photos

Abstract Understanding how plants capture light and maintain their energy balance is crucial for predicting how ecosystems respond to environmental changes. By monitoring leaf inclination angle distributions (LIADs), we can gain insights into plant behaviour that directly influen...

Decoding the impact of lipid saturation on ER signaling networks, ERSU, UPR, and ERAD

is safeguarded by the ER Stress Surveillance (ERSU) checkpoint, which delays cytokinesis when ER homeostasis is perturbed. Under stress, ER transmission to the daughter cell is halted, while in parallel-but through independent pathways-the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) restores...

Finite and infinite sums involving reciprocals of products of Gibonacci numbers

We prove many identities involving sums with products of Gibonacci numbers in the denominator. Three of our results provide generalizations of problems published in The Fibonacci Quarterly. We also study Brousseau sums with Gibonacci entries.

Financial inclusion and multidimensional poverty alleviation: the moderating role of governance efficiency in Asian countries

<title>Abstract</title> Persistent multidimensional poverty across Asia reflects systemic inequalities in economic participation, where financial exclusion exacerbates deprivation in health, education, and living standards. While financial inclusion is widely advocated for povert...

An Alternative Approach to Compute the Likelihood for the DAISIE (Dynamic Assembly of Island Biota Through Speciation, Immigration, and Extinction) Model

Abstract Understanding island biodiversity requires studying the processes driving its assembly and examining how these processes vary over time, across lineages, and across different islands. The DAISIE (Dynamic Assembly of Island biota through Speciation, Immigration, and Extin...

Deciphering the evolutionary origin of the enantioselectivity of short-chain dehydrogenases from plants toward 1-borneol

Abstract Enzyme engineering has produced numerous methods to optimize enzymes for biotechnological processes; however, less is known about how natural evolution creates new functionalities. We investigate the evolutionary emergence of enantioselectivity in plant borneol dehydroge...

Reconstitution of lamin assembly on nuclear pore complex-containing membranes

Intermediate filaments called lamins line the metazoan nuclear envelope and organize the nucleus and genome. Unlike actin and microtubules, purified intermediate filament proteins assemble into non-physiological structures, making it difficult to connect lamin functions to their...

AI ethics in hospitality and tourism: theoretical perspectives, ethical beliefs, and actionable outcomes

Introduction As AI becomes embedded across hospitality and tourism, its ethical implications remain fragmented and largely undertheorized; this scoping review synthesizes the evidence on AI ethics in the sector. Methods Following a PRISMA-guided search and screening of Web of Sci...

Alizarin Red perturbs skeletal patterning and biomineralization via catalase inhibition

Alizarin Red S (AZ) is an anthraquinone dye that is commonly used in histological studies and textiles. Exposure to AZ results in morphological perturbations in several species, including rats, frogs, and dogs; however, the mechanisms by which AZ has these effects is largely unex...

Multimodal profiling of pro-inflammatory protease activity identifies caspase-1 as a target for lung cancer interception

Abstract The systemic inhibition of IL-1b, a key mediator of pulmonary inflammation, has been shown to reduce the incidence of lung cancer in patients in years following treatment, but knowledge gaps surrounding its activation and role in the tumor microenvironment are hindering...

Aberrant cerebrovascular reactivity presents as an early biomarker of psychosis susceptibility in patients with 22q11.2DS

Abstract The brain’s ability to regulate blood flow is fundamental to both its function and development. In the context of neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia, understanding the complex interactions between cerebrovascular health and brain function is crucial for u...

Navigating turbulence: building resilient workforce with dynamic capabilities

Purpose Drawing on the dynamic capabilities perspective, the study aims to move beyond context-dominant explanations by focusing on microfoundational mechanisms through which employees interpret and respond to dynamic work environments. In doing so, it seeks to clarify whether or...

Lineal: An efficient linear algebra library

<title>Abstract</title> This paper introduces Lineal, a new C++20 linear algebra library designed to solve large sparse linear systems arising from PDE discretization on attainable hardware by optimizing runtime and especially memory consumption. Lineal supports matrix-free linea...

The results of a cooperative comic book to promote understanding of cultural differences between Buddhist and Muslim students in southern Thailand

This paper reports the results of a cooperative project to create a storybook to promote knowledge and understanding of cultural differences between Buddhist and Muslim students in the three southern border provinces of Thailand. The action research methodology incorporated four...

Anchors for Homology-Based Scaffolding

Homology-based scaffolding orders contigs based on conserved collinearity of homologous sequences across related species. Existing methods often rely on costly whole-genome alignments or show limited robustness when integrating multiple references. Here, we introduce an anchor-ba...

Investigating Hydrologic Alteration Under Historical and Future Scenarios in the Mobile River and Perdido River Basins Using the Cubist Algorithm

Study RegionMobile River and Perdido River Basins of Alabama, USA.Study FocusThis study investigates the impacts of human activities and climate variability on hydrologic alterations in the Mobile River and Perdido River Basins of Alabama. The research uses a machine learning app...

The Consequences of Promoting Data Literacy among Graduate Students

Abstract We study the impact of a data literacy program on graduate students’ skills and academic outcomes at a large Italian university. The program targets students expected to have weak quantitative skills and provides 120 h of training in data interpretation and processing al...

Tokenizing Loyalty Programs: The Role of Tradability

Problem Definition. Loyalty programs (LPs) are widely used to enhance customer retention and firm profitability. With technological advancements like blockchain, many brands are exploring tokenized LPs. Unlike traditional LPs, where rewards can only be redeemed for future purchas...