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Fine Tuning of Thermal Activation and C,H-Insertion Crosslinking of Phenyl Diazo Ester Polymers

Abstract We describe the synthesis and crosslinking of polymers containing substituted phenyl diazo ester moieties. The diazo groups, which are dormant at room temperature, can be thermally activated to generate carbenes by releasing nitrogen. This subsequently causes C−H inserti...

ACE2 at the neurovascular–glymphatic interface: integrating the ACE2/ang-(1–7)/mas axis with brain fluid homeostasis and waste clearance

Background and aim Brain fluid homeostasis relies on coordinated interactions among the glymphatic system, intramural peri-arterial drainage, meningeal lymphatics, cerebrospinal fluid circulation, and the neurovascular unit (NVU). Emerging evidence indicates that angiotensin-conv...

Performance evaluation of solid-state lithium batteries for UAV applications: Endurance, temperature adaptability, and self-discharge

With the rapidly growing demand for power sources in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enhancing lithium battery performance has become a key pathway for optimizing UAV power systems. Among emerging technologies, solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs), which replace conventional li...

Perception and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change-Related Water Risks Among Residents of Afijio Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

This study was conducted to assess perception and adaptation strategies to climate change-related water risks among residents of Afijio Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo state, Nigeria. This is a cross-sectional study that utilized random sampling technique to select 230 responden...

Zwitterionic Coatings for Urinary Catheters: Current Progress, Design Principles and Translational Challenges

Abstract Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections and remains a major cause of morbidity, catheter blockage, and repeated device replacement during long-term catheterization. This narrative review examines the...

Distance-Eight SI-Orderings in Graphic and Cographic Matroids

We give a computer-assisted proof that two bases of a graphic or cographic matroid admit a subsequence-interchange ordering whenever their distance is at most eight. Consequently every graphic or cographic matroid of rank or corank at most eight is subsequence-interchangeably bas...

Probabilistic Assessment of Carbon Storage Response to Reduction Planning for Sustainable Development in Shanghai: A Coupled Bidirectional CA and MC-InVEST Approach

China’s megacities are increasingly adopting land reduction planning, yet most land cover simulations remain expansion-oriented and InVEST assessments often overlook carbon density uncertainty. To address these limitations, this study developed an integrated framework coupling a...

Перевод институциональных новостей: «Входящие» и «исходящие» (Часть I) — Параметр «входящие/исходящие» как аналитическая основа

Данная статья вводит понятие «входящего» и «исходящего» перевода в исследование перевода институциональных новостей. Утверждается, что то, инициируется ли перевод целевой или исходной организацией, влияет на институциональные цели, редакционную политику и коммуникативные результа...

Prediction of cardiovascular outcomes using electrocardiography from overnight polysomnography.

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for diagnosing sleep disorders, which are recognized as cardiovascular risk factors. Single-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) are recorded during PSG but rarely analyzed, presenting an opportunity to leverage overnight ECG...

Sentiment analysis and satisfaction evaluation of ecotourism consumption under a multi-source deep learning framework

Ecotourism promotes sustainable development, but evaluating tourists’ experiences becomes difficult because of different multi-source feedback. Traditional methods using text or rating have been inaccurate. Research incorporates textual reviews and numerical ratings to enhance pr...

Implementation and Comparative Outcomes of Near-Peer Tutoring in Virtual Reality and Cadaveric Environment

Background: Cadaveric dissection remains foundational in anatomy education, while virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a potential complementary or alternative modality. This randomized, curriculum-embedded modified AB/BA crossover study evaluated VR-based versus cadaver-based ana...

Energy Transition Strategy and the Scale–Composition Association: How Fiscal Instruments Relate to Renewable-Energy Share, Energy Demand, and Decarbonization for Sustainable Development Across Developing and Developed Economies

National energy strategies increasingly treat renewable-capacity expansion as a proxy for decarbonization progress. This paper tests that proxy by separating energy-system change into two margins—composition (renewable share) and scale (energy demand)—and estimating how three fis...

In Situ Analysis of Chiral Gold Nanorod Growth by Nanofluidic Liquid-Phase Electron Microscopy

Abstract Chiral gold nanoparticles exhibit unique chiroptical properties, but their integration into plasmonic devices requires an understanding of the formation of chiral features and controlling their growth on substrates. Here, we combine microfluidic synthesis and liquid-phas...

Tubular SiO2−TiO2 Hybrid Inverse Opal Porous Layers as an Optical Interferometric Platform

Abstract Inspired by the efficient mass transfer properties of biological vascular systems, tubular structures have garnered significant attention in sensing due to their outstanding hydrodynamic performance. Transforming these passive conduits into active sensing platforms requi...

Interannual and Cultivar-Related Variation in Sunflower Productivity and Seed Quality Under Long-Term Rainfed No-Till Management in the Semi-Arid Dobrogea Region of Romania

Seasonal climatic variability represents a major constraint on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) production in semi-arid environments, yet interannual and cultivar-related variation under long-term no-till management remains insufficiently characterized. This study evaluated inter...

Pragmatic competence and authenticity in EIL curricula and listening assessments: The case of Hong Kong and Taiwan

Recent English globalization has highlighted the need for English language teaching (ELT) to prioritize pragmatic competence for effective international communication rather than ‘native-like’ accuracy. This study examines how this concept of pragmatic competence is reflected in...

Calcium-Associated Cellular Integrity and MAPK/cAMP Signaling Are Associated with Low-Temperature Acclimation in Schizophyllum commune 20R-7-F01

Temperature is a critical environmental factor affecting fungal growth, morphogenesis, and reproduction. Schizophyllum commune, a model basidiomycete fungus, exhibits remarkable developmental plasticity under environmental fluctuations; however, the mechanisms underlying its adap...

PGNN-Based Harmonic Source Localization in Distribution Networks

Accurate localization and quantification of multiple harmonic sources from limited synchronized measurements remain challenging in distribution networks. To address measurement noise, limited phasor measurement unit (PMU) deployment, and insufficient physical consistency in purel...

Residual Deep Learning for Realized Volatility Using a Hybrid HAR-LSTM Model with ARIMA Features and SHAP Interpretability

Classical linear models such as the Heterogeneous Autoregressive Realized Volatility (HAR-RV) model are difficult to beat at short horizons, yet cannot capture nonlinear, regime-dependent dynamics, while pure deep learning approaches typically overfit. This paper proposes a resid...

The intersection of animation, video games, and music: making movement sing

In the study of digital media, the sonic dimension has long played second fiddle to visual spectacle. The Intersection of Animation, Video Games, and Music: Making Movement Sing, edited by Lisa Sco...