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The underestimation bias of the number sense in positive-valence stimuli

Number sense, the ability to rapidly recognize quantities, estimate magnitudes, and infer relationships between numbers, is a fundamental perceptual attribute and is relatively independent of top-down cognitive processing. However, when positive-valence stimuli are presented, whe...

Monastic Careers in Stone: Education, Models of Study and Practice, and Dharma Lineage Transmission in Abbots’ Stele Inscriptions of Yuan-Dynasty Jiangnan

As an important component of Buddhist “non-canonical” literature, the stele inscriptions composed for abbots in Yuan-dynasty Jiangnan preserve a wealth of information on local, temporal, and individual particularity. Drawing on a corpus of stupa inscriptions (ta-ming 塔銘) preser...

Integrating ontology-driven knowledge management and explainable AI: a framework for cognitive and organizational intelligence in industry 4.0

Companies in Industry 4․0 face challenges in managing knowledge․ This research explores knowledge management (KM) architectures that use ontologies and explainable AI technologies as tools to support KM initiatives․ This study developed a framework for transforming tacit knowledg...

Transit-oriented built environment, accessibility and the intra-urban geography of innovation in Hong Kong

This study examines the relationship between transit-oriented development (TOD) and innovation outcomes at the intra-urban scale, using Hong Kong as an example. Patent data are applied to measure the level of innovation activities at the neighbourhood scale and further differenti...

Integrative Single-Cell Proteomics and Network Analysis Identifies DHX9 as a Key Regulator of Oocyte Maturation and a Therapeutic Target for Oocyte Developmental Arrest

Abstract Oocyte developmental arrest at the germinal vesicle (GV) or metaphase I (MI) stage is a major cause of infertility, yet its molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we performed ultradeep single-cell proteomics on 8 human oocytes (4 GV-stage and 4 MI-stage) a...

From Phase Ib/ II to Seamless Phase II / III : A Simulation‐Based Discussion of Design Strategies for Dose Optimization and Confirmatory Phase

The emergence of targeted therapies and immunotherapies has challenged the traditional "more is better" paradigm underlying maximum tolerated dose (MTD)-based trials, as dose escalation beyond receptor saturation often yields limited additional efficacy while substantially increa...

Development and Field Evaluation of a Prototype Bacterial Inoculant for Cuban Rice Under Reduced Nitrogen Fertilization

Rice is a priority crop in Cuba, and bacterial inoculants could help sustain productivity under reduced mineral fertilizer inputs. However, evidence describing the main stages involved in developing these bioproducts in the country remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate th...

Building a Healthy Mind: Factors Impacting Mental Health of Construction Workers

Mental health disorders are increasingly prevalent among construction workers, a group significantly affected by the physically demanding and hazardous nature of their work. While existing studies have examined mental health challenges in construction globally, empirical studies...

Horizontal Bearing Behavior and Reinforcement Efficiency of Cemented Soil Mixed Reinforced (CSMR) Pile: Model Tests and Numerical Simulations

Local cemented soil improvement is an effective means of enhancing the horizontal resistance of pile foundations, although the associated redistribution of horizontal loads and the efficiency of cemented soil usage have not yet been fully clarified. This study combines horizontal...

Calibration and Design Considerations for Multidimensional Multistage Testing

Abstract Multidimensional multistage testing (MMST) combines multidimensional item response theory (MIRT) with adaptive multistage testing design to measure multiple related constructs efficiently. Despite its potential for large‐scale assessments, little research has examined ca...

Pilot Study of Cannabis Use Reduction and Associated Functional Outcomes.

AIMS: Interventions for cannabis use disorder often reduce the frequency and quantity of use, but rarely achieve sustained abstinence. It remains unclear whether reductions in use (rather than sustained abstinence) result in meaningful improvements in functioning. This study eval...

Summer Heat, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior of Children Outdoors and Indoors in an Urban Setting

Abstract Only one-quarter and one-fifth of US children achieve physical activity and screen time guidelines, with children often least active during summer. This seasonal slump may be partly attributed to uncomfortable heat conditions. We examined how summer temperatures associat...

Machine Learning in Amyloidogenic Polypeptide Research: From Sequence Prediction to Drug Discovery

Abstract Over the past decade, machine learning (ML) has established a transformative paradigm for investigating amyloidogenic polypeptides. Characterized by their propensity to form ordered, β-sheet-rich fibrillar aggregates, these polypeptides are centrally implicated in the pa...

Unintended consequences of vaginal misoprostol use in a patient with hydatidiform mole

Rationale: Hydatidiform mole (HM) is usually managed by suction curettage, while misoprostol is not recommended as a method of medical evacuation for molar pregnancy because of concerns regarding incomplete evacuation and postmolar gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. The use of...

Selection of Dental Implant Biomaterial by Using a Developed MCDM Solver

A proper selection of materials, especially biomaterials, ensures a reliable and long-lasting working life of the component, i.e., implant. The selection of materials for the manufacture of dental implants represents a significant challenge when it comes to the choice of biomater...

Defect-induced recombination analysis in 4H-SiC epitaxial layers based on detailed microwave photoconductive decay curve evaluation

Evaluation of defect-related carrier lifetimes in 4H-SiC epitaxial layers is essential for assessing material quality and device performance. The microwave photoconductive decay (μ-PCD) method is widely used for wafer-level lifetime characterization; however, conventional evaluat...

Pengaruh Brand Image dan Harga Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Produk Lipstick Wardah Pada Konsumen PT Tip Top Rawamangun Periode Mei 2026

This study aims to analyze the effect of Brand Image and Price on Customer Loyalty toward Wardah Lipstick products among consumers of PT Tip Top Rawamangun during May 2026. This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The sample consisted of 97 respondents s...

Constitutive Model and High Temperature Rheological Behavior of PEEK

Accurately characterizing the mechanical behavior of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) under low strain rate conditions and over a wide temperature range is essential for predicting the mechanical performance of PEEK and PEEK-based composites. In this study, PEEK grade ZYPEEK®-330G w...

Who Is Afraid of ChatGPT? A Natural Experiment on the Effect of ChatGPT Release on Labour-Market Concerns

The public release of ChatGPT on November 30th, 2022 revived the public debate on technological change and, particularly, on its impact on the labour market. Despite the sudden growth in AI salience after the launch of the new chatbot, to our knowledge, no empirical investigation...

Disproportionate systolic blood pressure response relative to oxygen consumption identifies a high-risk haemodynamic phenotype in arterial hypertension

OBJECTIVES: Conventional definitions of hypertensive response to exercise (HRE) rely on absolute systolic blood pressure (SBP) thresholds, which do not account for the metabolic demand driving the pressor response and show inconsistent association with pathophysiology and prognos...