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Artificial Externality: A Three-Layer Model of Reality from Substrate to Smart Contract

What is real has always been something we find , not something we make —or so philosophy has assumed. This paper argues otherwise. Characterizing reality through resistance rather than substance (the ways the world refuses a subject’s mastery), I distinguish three modalities corr...

EFFECT OF PARTIAL SHADING ON THE EFFICIENCY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

This experimental study investigates the impact of partial shading on the performance of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, focusing on mono-crystalline and polycrystalline panels. The research utilized three types of covering materials with varying transmittance levels: white leaf,...

A Narrative Review of Implant Density and Surgical Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Pedicle screw instrumentation is the standard of care for posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) because of its superior biomechanical stability and ability to facilitate 3D deformity correction, but despite widespread adoption, the optimal pedicle screw...

Algorithmic disciplinarization: how AI reconfigures the governance of (in)dividuals by online platforms

Abstract Purpose This paper examines how artificial intelligence (AI) reconfigures platforms’ governance of individuals’ conduct and communication through a repurposing of the Foucauldian notion of disciplinary power. It offers a conceptualization of how AI-driven content moderat...

The Versatility of Large Language Models: A Comprehensive Review and Structured Survey of Architectures, Applications, Challenges, and Future Trajectories

Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as a transformative technology in artificial intelligence, significantly advancing natural language understanding, generation, and reasoning capabilities. This survey reviews the evolution of language models from early statistica...

Key recommendations for primary care from the 2026 GOLD update

The Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has produced yearly recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with COPD since 2001. Here, we summarize the key recommendations of the GOLD 2026 document for a primary care audience, highlighting what has...

Optimization of process parameters for enhancing the tensile strength of diffusion-bonded Al–Al and Al–Fe–Al laminated structures

Diffusion bonding has been widely investigated for dissimilar metal systems such as aluminum–steel and aluminum–titanium joints. However, systematic studies on the hot-press bonding of similar aluminum sheet joints under controlled processing conditions remain relatively limited....

Challenges in integrating sustainability into Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): a trade-off-based Roadmap

Abstract Integrating operational excellence with sustainable performance has become a key priority in manufacturing systems. However, traditional performance metrics remain limited in their ability to capture sustainability dimensions. This study employs a systematic literature r...

TrbA binds and locks a sliding clamp KorB to repress transcription on multi-drug resistance plasmids

ABSTRACT Precise regulation of gene expression is essential for all living systems. Genes encoded on mobile genetic elements such as conjugative plasmids are also highly regulated to ensure stable inheritance, successful horizontal transfer, and adaptation to diverse bacterial ho...

From influence to de-influence: exploring the impact of negative feedback by social media influencers

Purpose This paper aims to address the academic research gap on “de-influencing,” where influencers share negative feedback about brands. Specifically, the authors define de-influencing, explore its impact on consumers’ attitudes toward targeted brands (H1a and H1b) and examine i...

PFUSRC-144 From "Confucius's Era" to the "Topological Era of the Dao" — Complementing Zeng Shiqiang's Intuition, Diagnosing the Steady-State Trap of Chinese Civilization, and Defining the Mathematical Boundary Between "Divinity" and "Superstition"

Professor Zeng Shiqiang proposed that “the 21st century is the era of Confucius.” His intuition was rooted in a deep perception of the Yijing’s value, yet his conclusion lacked mathematical models and a complete logical chain. Based on the PFUSRC- seven-layer ontological framewor...

What Determines Noise Robustness in Symbolic Regression? A Controlled Study of Physical Law Rediscovery

Symbolic regression promises to rediscover interpretable physical laws directly from data, but real experimental measurements are noisy, and it is unclear which properties of a governing equation make it easier or harder to recover under noise. We conduct a controlled study using...

Sapience: A Hybrid Architecture for Long-Context Reasoning and Continual Learning

Frontier models approach long-context reasoning by scaling the transformer context window: one of the several memory systems the brain evolved, scaled alone. We present Sapience, a hybrid architecture that builds the missing ones: a substitutable transformer cortex coupled to hip...

Fiscal and Structural Drivers of Regional Investments Divergence: Evidence from Kazakhstan and European Benchmark Economies

This study investigates whether the interaction between structural characteristics and fiscal mechanisms determines regional investment allocation and contributes to regional divergence in Kazakhstan. To achieve this aim, panel regression with interaction effects and cross-countr...

Blood pressure Time in Target Range and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease

BACKGROUND: We examined the association between blood pressure (BP) time in target range and clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS: In 1908 participants in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort study who had BP measured at each visit for the first five years...

Mechanistic investigation and optimization of a cellulase-additive compounding system for bio-polishing of cotton fabric

Purpose This study aimed to develop an efficient and low-damage bio-polishing process for cotton fabric by optimizing a cellulase-additive compounding strategy. Design/methodology/approach Acidic and neutral cellulases were compared using orthogonal and single-factor experiments....

Prediction Method of Residual Electrical Life of Air Circuit Breakers Based on Mechanical Parameters

Air circuit breakers are critical protective devices in low-voltage distribution systems, and their reliability is considered to have significant influence on the operation of such systems. With respect to the electrical performance degradation of air circuit breakers, the relati...

Retail vs Mail Order Drug Prescribing: Trends and Costs in the Workers’ Compensation System – A Preliminary Study Using Pharmacy Benefit Management Data for Ankle Sprain Claims

Objective: This study examines trends and cost disparities between retail and mail order pharmaceutical dispensing within the workers’ compensation system. Method: Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) data were obtained for ankle sprain claims filed with a nationwide workers’ compen...

Global Acoustic Geometry of Michel Flow in Painlevé-Gullstrand Coordinates

The acoustic metric of spherical accretion onto a Schwarzschild black hole (the Michel flow) in standard coordinates is singular at the gravitational horizon, and inside the acoustic horizon, the coordinate time loses its evolutionary meaning, which hinders the analysis of the su...

Risk Stratification of Patients Being Considered for Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Background/Objectives: Endovascular repair (EVAR) is the default for most abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), yet open repair (OR) remains necessary, and the decision hinges on fitness for open surgery. No standardized preoperative tool defines who is “unfit” for OR. We derived an...