Research works

Data-driven control for orbit transition of piezoelectric energy harvesters under stochastic excitation

To address the tendency of bistable piezoelectric energy harvesting systems to remain trapped in low-energy intrawell oscillations and the difficulty of sustaining high-energy interwell motion under stochastic disturbances, this study proposes a data-driven event-triggered jump–d...

Enhanced elastocaloric performance and cyclic stability of elastocaloric effect in Mn and Y co-doped all-d-metal Co-V-Ti Heusler alloy

The all- d -metal Co-V-Ti Heusler alloy, due to its excellent mechanical and elastocaloric properties, shows great application potential in the field of elastocaloric refrigeration. However, the cyclic stability of elastocaloric effect (eCE) of such alloys still needs to be furth...

In situ reduction-driven formation of sub-nanometer alternating heterostructures

Sub-nanometer alternating heterostructures provide a platform for modulating electronic structure and interfacial reactivity through strong atom-level coupling, with potential applications in energy conversion. However, their precise construction remains challenging. Here we show...

Contrasting climatic controls on bimodal growth of Pinus elliottii plantations between northern and southern subtropical zones

Subtropical plantation forests play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, yet intensifying global warming may exert profound impact on tree growth and forest carbon uptake. Pinus elliottii Engelm. is a widely planted and representative plantation species in subtropical regio...

Natural thickness redistribution and axial buckling of non-geodesic continuous variable-angle filament-wound composite tubes

The development of deepwater and offshore engineering has imposed increasingly stringent requirements on the axial-compression stability and load-carrying efficiency of lightweight composite tubular structures. Although continuous variable-angle filament winding enables spatial t...

Molecular subclassification of MGMT-unmethylated high-grade glioma identifies divergent tumor states and therapeutic vulnerabilities

MGMT-unmethylated high-grade glioma (HGG) is associated with poor response to temozolomide and limited therapeutic options. However, substantial molecular heterogeneity exists within this clinically defined subgroup and remains insufficiently characterized. Transcriptomic and cli...

A renal cyst-clear cell renal cell carcinoma comorbidity analysis identifies a FOXM1-positive epithelial COL6A1-CD44 axis that remodels fibroblasts

Background Renal cystic conditions are heterogeneous. We used a broad renal cyst-associated disease-gene framework to identify molecular programs shared with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), without modeling a specific cystic disorder or direct cyst-to-cancer progression....

Development of scalable cross-flow purification process for transparent conductive film quality silver nanowires

Silver nanowires (Ag NWs) exhibit high conductivity and excellent light transmittance, making them suitable for use in flexible displays, touch panels, and solar cells. However, Ag NWs synthesized using methods such as the polyol process contain a significant number of silver nan...

Porous coordination polymer-derived CeO2-SnO2@S-C heterojunction nanocomposite for supercapacitor and oxygen evolution reaction

Porous coordination polymers (PCPs) and derived nanocomposites have attained substantial attention for electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies owing to their tunable frameworks and favorable electrochemical characteristics. Here, we present a route for preparin...

In vitro probiotic–associated, safety, and anti–listerial properties of indigenous dairy–derived lactobacilli: functional screening and virulence–related gene modulation

The search for autochthonous food–derived lactobacilli with complementary probiotic–associated and bioprotective characteristics is of considerable interest for functional food development and microbial control. In the present study, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from tradi...

The cardiovascular–liver–metabolic syndemic and mortality and life expectancy: two prospective cohort studies

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and obesity frequently coexist and share overlapping pathophysiologic mechanisms, collectively constituting a cardiovascular–liver–metabolic (CLM) synd...

Family resilience in the face of short-term war trauma: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of iranian urban family members’ lived experiences during the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict

Between June 13 and 24, 2025, the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict exposed Iranian urban families to missile strikes, air defense sirens, near-total internet blackouts, uncertainty about loved ones, and disruptions in essential services, creating an intense period of compressed trauma...

Effects of various nanoparticle additives on the ignition and combustion characteristics of diesel

Nanoparticles exhibit significant potential for optimizing base fuel properties and enhancing engine combustion and emission characteristics. However, their fundamental auto-ignition and flame development behaviors under in-cylinder conditions are not yet fully elucidated. In thi...

Analysis of macular ganglion cell status in dry AMD using single-nucleus transcriptomics

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is classically defined by photoreceptor and retinal pigment epithelium degeneration; however, increasing evidence suggests that retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) may also be affected. The RGCs, including intrinsically photosensitive RGCs (ipRGCs...

PNA-TPP treatment is associated with Drp1-related mitochondrial dysfunction and an enhanced response to cisplatin in A549-derived stem-like spheres

Cisplatin (CDDP) resistance reduces the treatment effect in non-small cell lung cancer. Lung cancer stem-like cells are closely linked to drug tolerance. Mitochondrial dysfunction may affect their stemness and response to treatment. This study examined whether peptide nucleic aci...

Youth perception and substance use: a study of misinterpretation and perceived risk among nursing students

Substance use behaviour among nursing students is another vital public health issue, which can affect students’ perception and interpretation of substance use behaviour. The level of misinterpretation and perceived risk regarding substance use behaviour can contribute to students...

Probiotics modulate the interactions between gastric and intestinal microbiota after Helicobacter pylori eradication

Standard eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) induces substantial gastrointestinal dysbiosis. Here, we investigated whether probiotic supplementation mitigates these spatial microbial perturbations and facilitates ecological recovery post-eradication. C57BL/6...

Association between coffee consumption and oral and pharyngeal cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Oral and pharyngeal cancers are major contributors to global cancer-related morbidity and mortality, particularly in regions with high prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, and chewing-related exposures. Caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee and tea may influence carcinogenesis...

Effects of initial water content and Na2SO4 on pore structure and radon exhalation of dried remolded loess

The pore structure of loess directly governs the storage and migration of radon. In this study, remolded loess specimens were prepared at four initial water contents (8%, 10%, 12%, and 14%) and five Na 2 SO 4 contents (0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, 1.2%, and 1.6%). Low-temperature nitrogen ads...

Increased neuroplastic activity is associated with cognitive decline in women but not men over an average 6-year follow-up period

Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease compared to men, a difference that may be partly explained by the role of female sex hormones. Estrogen, in particular, may play a key role in neuroplasticity. However, as women age and estrogen levels decline, high lev...