Research works

Measurement properties of instruments for post-extubation dysphagia in critically ill patients: A systematic review

OBJECTIVES: Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is a common but often under-recognised complication in critically ill patients following invasive mechanical ventilation. Systematic assessment of PED in routine ICU practice is not common. This systematic review aimed to identify clini...

Construction of Zn0.2Cd0.8S/TP-PCN semiconductor catalyst for enhanced hydrogen evolution coupled with PET degradation performance

Zn 0.2 Cd 0.8 S/TP-PCN nanocomposite photocatalysts were prepared via an ultrasound-assisted hydrothermal method regulated by iodide ions. The resulting composite features intimate interfacial contact and strong electronic coupling, generating a built-in electric field that promo...

Environmental heterogeneity and local drivers of seagrass sedimentary organic carbon on Bintan Island: A linear mixed-effects approach

Although seagrass meadows are significant blue carbon ecosystems in Indonesia and blue carbon studies have expanded rapidly in recent years, there is limited information on environmental factors and spatial variability of sediment organic carbon. Therefore, this study aims to exa...

Recognition and mechanism of M. tuberculosis cell wall galactan transport

Mycobacterial-derived lipid-linked galactan (LLG) is an essential component of the Mycobacterial tuberculosis (Mtb) cell wall core arabinogalactan (AG), a well-established virulence factor and target of anti-tubercular drugs. Cross-membrane translocation of LLG is energetically u...

Linking geothermal reservoir and lithium distribution: A handheld spectroscopy approach on deep wells in the Upper Rhine Graben

The Upper Rhine Graben (URG) hosts a deep geothermal system characterized by fluid circulation within fractured reservoirs at the sedimentary-basement interface. This study investigates cuttings from two deep geothermal wells in the Strasbourg area to assess how reservoir heterog...

The cost of intensification in high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is a common and costly disease that requires experienced teams and adequate infrastructure for its management. Although characterized by high rates of recurrence, a subset of patients also faces a substantial risk of progression to muscl...

Improved CFD simulation of dual jet flow past a heated surface

A dual jet flow comprises a wall jet discharged immediately parallel to a solid boundary flowing alongside a parallel offset jet. Dual jets have application in aircraft noise suppression and process cooling and more recently are of interest regarding electronics cooling. To date,...

Evaluating juvenile post-stocking survival and adult paddlefish spatial distribution for recreational fishery potential in a large reservoir

Angler interest in targeting Paddlefish Polyodon spathula is growing throughout the Missouri and Mississippi River basins. In response, state agencies are increasing management efforts (e.g., stocking) and evaluating whether restored or maintained populations are suitable candida...

The role of plasma oxytocin in early-onset schizophrenia: implications for disease severity and early intervention

INTRODUCTION: Early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) is a severe psychiatric disorder with poor long-term outcomes. It offers a unique opportunity to examine the neurobiological mechanisms of schizophrenia without the confounding effects of adult environmental factors. Oxytocin (OXT), a...

Teacher beliefs about climate action teaching: Exploring variation across instructional phases and types of action

Abstact Climate change education requires fostering students' skills in making informed decisions on climate-related actions. Thus, teacher education must equip teachers for such “climate action teaching” and may build on investigating teacher beliefs. Using the Theory of Planned...

Co-designing VR chemistry labs: Pre–post learning changes, reshaped classroom dynamics & deployment lessons for real-world rollout in post-primary schools

Experiential learning is central to chemistry education, yet post-primary schools face persistent constraints related to cost, safety, and infrastructure that limit hands-on laboratory access. While immersive VR has demonstrated potential for conceptual and procedural learning, c...

A novel sensitivity-driven multistage feedforward inverse modeling approach for source identification of organic-contaminated aquifer

In the present study, a sensitivity-driven multistage combined search system was established to improve the search capability and accuracy of inverse modeling for the simultaneous identification of DNAPL contamination sources and contaminant transport (CTR) parameters. The system...

Maternal mirroring predicts positive behavioral and socioemotional adjustment beyond infancy: Interactions with an infant carrying intervention

Little research has examined how affective caregiving processes, such as maternal mirroring, interact with physical caregiving contexts, such as infant carrying, to influence later child adjustment. The present study examined whether maternal mirroring during infancy prospectivel...

Harnessing polymeric materials for applications in electric vehicle with sustainability contributions and prospects

The accelerated global shift to EVs is revolutionizing the field of materials science, thereby making polymeric materials indispensable to all subsystems in EVs. In this context, this review provides a critical analysis of the evolution, classification, and applications of polyme...

Disability inclusion for just transitions: A semi-systematic review of representations of persons with disabilities in energy transition research

Transitions to low-carbon energy systems risk perpetuating existing social inequalities if they fail to account for marginalised groups. Persons with disabilities are often overlooked in energy policy and research, despite having distinct and often greater energy needs, requiring...

Maternal Diabetes and a High-Fat Diet Program Transgenerational Dysfunction of the Endocrine Pancreas in Offspring

Background Maternal diabetes and exposure to a high‑fat diet (HFD) disrupt pancreatic development and glucose homeostasis, potentially inducing transgenerational metabolic changes. Objective Investigate how maternal diabetes and HFD exposure impact the endocrine pancreas across g...

Recoverable vegetable wastes for the degradation of dyes from wastewater

Food waste is a significant problem globally, with considerable economic and social impact, with estimates suggesting that approximately one-third of products are wasted annually along the supply chain. This waste not only takes up large spaces in landfills, but also contributes...

Physics-constrained liquid neural network for wind-induced vibrations prediction of hanger cables on long-span suspension bridges

Wind-induced vibrations (WIVs) of hanger cables on long-span suspension bridges could accelerate fatigue in suspension bridge suspension cables, damage damping devices, and other serviceability issues. The existing high-fidelity fluid-structure simulations are costly for real-tim...

Fixed or flexible: How product formats affect consumer redemption behavior for live-streamed food and beverage (F&B) products

With the rapid growth of live-streaming e-commerce in the food and beverage industry, low redemption rates despite high sales volumes have become a critical challenge for merchants. This research investigates how product formats and familiarity affect consumer redemption behavior...

Experimental snowball earth viscosity drives the evolution of motile multicellularity

During the 70-million-year Cryogenian Snowball Earth glaciations, low ocean temperatures beneath global sea ice increased water viscosity over 3-fold. Unicellular eukaryotes in this environment would have faced severe constraints on movement and nutrient uptake, while nascent mul...