Research works

Comparative evaluation of Czech hydromorphological assessment protocols and their transferability to the ecosystem services framework: the Bečva River case study

The assessment of the hydromorphological condition of river corridors represents an established approach for evaluating the quality of fluvial systems. However, the potential to utilize existing hydromorphological assessment protocols and their indicators for the evaluation of ec...

Associations of Self‐Reported Bruxism With Clinical Parameters, Perceived Stress, and Temporomandibular Disorders in Dental Students

ABSTRACT Background Bruxism has been assessed using heterogeneous methods across studies. The Bruxism Screener provides a standardized approach, but clinical studies using this tool remain limited. Moreover, factors influencing self‐reported bruxism in individuals with clinical b...

A PROCEDURAL METHOD FOR GENERATING PBR TEXTURE MAPS FROM HISTORICAL GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

This paper proposes a procedural method for generating PBR texture maps from a parametric geometric model of a historical pattern. A single geometric mask is used as a common spatial source for the Base Color, Height, Normal, and Roughness maps, while surface micro-variations are...

What Helps Us Understand One Another?

Empathy has been represented in our societies and communities as the ability to understandand respond to another person’s experiences, yet it is a much more multifaceted skill.Empathy involves a number of processes, including attention, perspective-taking, emotionalregulation and...

20,000 Leagues Away From Home: Finding Belonging in Canada—Social Connection, Discrimination, and Well-Being Among Non-Permanent-Resident Students

The secondary analysis examined whether close friend network size and discrimination were associated with local community belonging among full-time non-PR students in Canada, and whether belonging was associated with self-rated mental health as well as life satisfaction. The popu...

Photoresponsive Bilayer Coating Integrating a Porous Zinc Oxide Layer and a Chitosan–Antibiotic Drug Delivery System for Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Biomedical Implants

Abstract Peri-implant infections remain a major cause of implant failure, highlighting the need for antimicrobial implant surfaces capable of suppressing biofilm formation while preserving the physicochemical and biological features needed for osseointegration. Here, we engineere...

Perceived criminal behavior in frontotemporal dementia: A 10‐year retrospective analysis of forensic cases in Türkiye

Abstract Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is associated with a disproportionately high risk of behavior perceived as criminal, yet systematic forensic data from non‐Western settings remain scarce. This retrospective descriptive study characterized the sociodemographic, clinical, and...

Pulmonary herpesvirus reactivation in patients with persistent acute respiratory failure: a single-centre prospective observational cohort study

Abstract Background Pulmonary reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) is frequently observed in mechanically ventilated patients. However, whether this reflects underlying host immune dysfunction, directly contributes to alveolar inflammation, and/or...

The Informational Numerical Space: energetic coherence and causal structure

We propose the Informational Numerical Space (ENI), a physico-mathematical structure whose elementary object is a four-component informational state (λ, τ, σ, ι), where λ is an informational spatial scale, τ an informational temporal scale, σ a discrete causal role, and ι a norma...

Topological, Lie-Operator, and Jump-Diffusion Unification of Non-Markovian Systems, Multi-Agent Games, and High-Dimensional Combinatorial Dynamics

This monograph establishes a unified mathematical framework bridging non-Markovian queueing systems, robust H ∞ control theory, multi-player differential games, differential topology, persistent homology, and stochastic Langevin jump-diffusion operators. By mapping continuous sta...

Industry 4.0 and the premises for organizational decision-making: a multi-layer analysis

Purpose The article approaches Industry 4.0 through the lens of social systems theory. It studies the impact of Industry 4.0 as a strategic initiative on organizational programs setting the premises for decision communication. Design/methodology/approach The study proceeds interp...

Stresses in Above‐Ground Storage Tanks Subjected to Flood‐Borne Debris Impact

ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to investigate the structural response of above‐ground storage tanks (ASTs) subjected to flood‐borne debris impact, a critical yet understudied aspect of flood‐induced loading. While past research has extensively examined AST performance un...

Effects of the Glycerol/Quercetin Ratio on the Structure and Tensile Behavior of PVA-Based Films

Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-based films containing glycerol and quercetin were prepared by casting as potential active-packaging materials. The effects of the glycerol/quercetin ratio on structural, thermal, mechanical, barrier, and antioxidant properties were investigated. Neat PV...

Inhibitory Effect of Muscone on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus In Vitro

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is a major pathogen affecting the global swine industry, causing severe diarrhea, dehydration, and high mortality in neonatal piglets. Due to the continuous emergence of viral variants, the protective efficacy of currently available vaccines...

The RIN Activity: Propelling Class Project Teams to the Finish Line

Collaborative team projects are common across undergraduate and graduate courses in many disciplines. While instructors support student teams with structured activities and guided assignments (e.g., team building, team charters), few activities exist to support collaborative proj...

Spatio-temporal expression of E-cadherin mediates trophoblast lineage transitions during human placentation

Abstract Human placentation relies on the precise differentiation of embryo-derived trophoblasts into specialized lineages, a process strictly regulated by the spatio-temporal expression of key genes. Herein, we report that the expression of the transmembrane glycoprotein, known...

Increasing exposure to potential flooding in high-mountain catchments

Abstract Exposure to flood hazards in high mountain catchments is expected to increase alongside natural hazards, driven by climate change, glacier retreat, and landscape evolution, yet temporally consistent, high-resolution exposure data remain scarce. Here we quantify changes i...

Amino Acid-Modified Defect-Rich (1T-2H) MoS2/MoO3 Nanoflowers for Organic Contaminants Removal and Bacterial Disinfection

Abstract Industrial and pharmaceutical contaminants, along with pathogenic microorganisms, in wastewater pose significant challenges to the environment and public health. In this context, rationally engineered multifunctional nano-adsorbents with tailored properties have emerged...

Longitudinal Trends and Characteristics of Hospital Closures and Openings

This study assesses hospital closures and openings from 2010-2025 to characterize net changes in hospitals and beds, factors associated with closures and openings, and changes in distance to the nearest hospital after closures.

Hyperglycemia Drives an Activated, Lipid-Laden Nonclassical Monocyte Phenotype in Diabetes

The presence of lipid-loaded macrophages in the artery wall and kidney characterizes diabetic atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and diabetic kidney disease, respectively. Monocytes, the bone marrow–derived precursors of macrophages, accumulate lipids in response to hyperchol...