Research works

Persimmon proanthocyanidins–mucins interaction mechanism: structural characteristics, rheological properties, and molecular docking

BACKGROUND: Mucins (MUCs), as the principal constituents of mucus, are closely associated with the transportation and absorption of various bioactive compounds. This study investigated the structural and rheological characteristics of persimmon proanthocyanidin (PPA)-MUC complexe...

Species-Specific Molybdenum Enrichment in Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) from Natural Molybdenum-Rich Agricultural Soils: Uptake Drivers and Dietary Risk Implications

Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential plant micronutrient, and legumes may accumulate relatively high Mo because of their greater physiological demand. Field evidence for species-specific Mo transfer in naturally Mo-enriched soils remains limited. Rhizosphere soil and edible seeds/grai...

Rethinking Diaspora Agency in Peace and Conflict

Diasporas’ versatile roles as victims of conflict, participants in conflict and agents of peacebuilding have been widely explored. We observe that diaspora contributions to ongoing conflicts and subsequent peacebuilding mechanisms have long been framed through a binary lens. Unti...

Equatorial Flux Cancellation Imprinted in Solar Wind Helium: A Reliable Herald of the Solar Cycle Transition

Background: Predicting the onset of a new solar cycle is challenging because the sunspot minimum can only be identified retrospectively. A real time, in situ proxy is needed. Purpose: We investigate whether the solar wind helium abundance ( A He ) provides a reliable herald of cy...

Farmers’ preferences and willingness to pay for agritourism development: Evidence from rural areas in the Qinba Mountains, China

Agritourism has emerged as an important mechanism for integrating agriculture and tourism, providing diversified recreational experiences while supporting rural economic revitalization. However, little evidence exists on how farmers value and trade off different attributes of agr...

In vitro activity and comparative efficacy of novel nitrofuran-containing ciprofloxacin analogs against bacterial pathogens including ciprofloxacin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract The rapid rise of antimicrobial resistance, especially in Staphylococcus aureus , highlights the urgent need for improved antibacterial agents. In 2019 alone, AMR caused an estimated 1.27 million deaths and contributed to nearly 5 million more globally. Here, we present...

Extreme-Tail Radial Differentiation in HST Chromosome Maps of Galactic Globular Clusters: A Link to Central Structural State

Chromosome maps (ChMs) reveal multiple stellar populations in globular clusters (GCs), but radial trends can depend on how overlapping structures are partitioned. We analyse 56 Galactic GCs with Hubble Space Telescope UV Globular Cluster Survey (HUGS) photometry, separating the s...

Structure-Acoustic Coupling Analysis of Underwater Acoustic Radiation Characteristics of a Multiple Intersecting Spherical Shell Under Acoustic Excitation

The underwater acoustic radiation of deepwater submersibles has become a growing concern in both academic and industrial communities. This study investigates the structure-acoustic coupling characteristics of a novel deepwater pressure hull, idealized as a triple spherical shell....

Eco-Efficient Technology for Sustainable Cementitious Composites: Short-Term Response of Limestone, Chalk, and Marble to Magnesium-Induced Chemical Degradation

Improving the environmental sustainability and resource efficiency of cementitious composites requires technologies that reduce natural aggregate consumption while maintaining adequate durability in aggressive environments. This study evaluates limestone, chalk, and marble as par...

Discontinuation of intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke

Abstract Background Alteplase (rt-PA) was the standard thrombolytic in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) for decades. Due to its short half-life it must be administered over 1 h after an initial bolus, but the administration can be stopped when serious side effects occur. However, ther...

On Seven Conjectures of Fuchs on Billiard Trajectories in Regular Polygons and Geodesics on the Regular Dodecahedron

In a problem contribution (Arnold Math. J. 7 (2021)), D. Fuchs stated seven conjectures on the billiard trajectories in a regular n-gon which join two vertices (short trajectories) and on their n − 2 types A_0, ..., A_{n−3}, on closed trajectories, and on geodesics on the regular...

Growth, Heavy Metal Accumulation, and Translocation in Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) and Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) Under Severe Cd and Pb Contamination in an Alkaline Soil

Severe cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) contamination can compromise the productive and safe use of agricultural and degraded soils, yet plant tolerance, metal partitioning, and removal efficiency under alkaline soil conditions remain insufficiently resolved. This study aimed to evalua...

Seasonal Reservoir Release Analysis under PPO-Based Operating Constraints

This supplementary material provides additional experimental results for seasonal water-release management using Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) under different seasonal operating-constraint configurations. The document includes two supplementary figures comparing seasonal cum...

Prognostic Utility and Clinical Impact of Soluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor in Adult Emergency and Acute-Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) reflects systemic immune activation and biological vulnerability and has been proposed as a cross-diagnostic prognostic biomarker in emergency care. We systematically reviewed full-text English-language reports published fr...

Computer-Aided Design of a Palatal Obturator in Treating Feline Oronasal Fistula: A Case Report

Oronasal fistulas in felines present significant clinical challenges and complicate treatment planning and intervention. This report investigates the application of the virtual twin concept and advanced digital technologies, specifically 3-dimensional (3D) scanning, computer-aide...

Developing a knowledge management culture to stimulate organizational learning in digital environment: the effect of digital leadership and information technology

Purpose This study aims to explore how digital leadership (DL) and information technology (IT) influence knowledge management (KM) to the achievement of organizational learning (OL). In addition, it investigates the mediating effect of KM in the relationships between DL and OL, a...

Integrating generative artificial intelligence facilitates faculty interaction network and role transition in a biostatistics curriculum

In a two-year action-research study within an undergraduate biostatistics curriculum for nursing, pharmacy, and medical biotechnology students, we examined how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) facilitates educators to design, supervise, and evaluate learning. Students u...

Beyond smoking in COPD: an etiotype-based approach across the life course and its use in primary care: a narrative review

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous lung disease. It is characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and persistent airflow obstruction. Cigarette smoking remains the most important preventable risk factor in many populations. However, COPD c...

Histological and Biomechanical Considerations of Donor Costal Cartilage Allografts for Total Ear Reconstruction

ObjectiveDonor costal cartilage (DCC) allografts for microtia reconstruction have shown promising clinical results, but characterization of the allografts' intrinsic properties has yet to be performed.DesignHistologically, DCC allografts were compared to autologous costal cartila...

Parent and Primary Carer Perspectives on Virtual Reality Use with Autistic Children and Adults: An Exploratory Survey

Parents and primary carers often shape whether Autistic people access, trial, continue, or avoid virtual reality (VR), yet parent-focused evidence on family-level VR adoption remains limited. This exploratory, cross-sectional survey examined parent and primary carer perspectives...