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Chinese Studies is an international journal about China and Chinese civilization. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for social scientists and academicians all over the world to promote scholarship on China and China-related topics. All manuscripts must be prepared in English and are subject to a rigorous and fair peer-review proces...

A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "Numerical and Computational Methods". Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025

Dear colleagues, we would like to invite you to submit your manuscripts to the Special Issue " Smart Innovations and the Energy–Food–Water–Waste Nexus in the Context of Sustainable Urban and Rural Bioeconomies” in the “Energies” journal (EISSN 1996-1073; IMPACT FACTOR 3.0; CITESCORE 6.2) (Deadline: June 30, 2025) https://www.mdpi.com/si/209019

This manuscript investigated the possibility of CALPHAD (calculation of phase diagram) approach to predict the local phase transformation (LPT) accompanied by compositional transition on the superlattice stacking fault in the γ′ precipitates in multi-component superalloys. The method is basically parallel tangent construction using the concept of t...

As the Guest Editor of a Special Issue of Molecules on "Boron Dipyrromethene (BODIPY) Dyes and Their Derivatives", it is my pleasure to invite you to submit an article on this topic. Boron-dipyrromethene derivatives (BODIPY), described for the first time in 1968, are tricyclic pyrrole-based complexes with boron as the central atom. BODIPYs are kno...

The International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC) provides a forum for researchers, academicians, scientists and industrial professionals around the world on recent developments in the fields of renewable energy. The congress consists of keynotes, oral sessions and poster presentations Considered as a catalyst for research works, the IREC publishe...

Dear colleagues, it is my pleasure to announce the special issue entitled "The Role of Forage in Sustainable Agriculture" under Grasses (ISSN 2813-3463). I am serving as guest editor of this issue alongside Dr. Steve Larson from USDA ARS. The deadline for manuscript submissions is January 31, 2025. You can find more information below or by clicking...

The main goal of this manuscript is to prove the existence of insensitizing controls for the fourth-order dispersive nonlinear Schrödinger equation with cubic nonlinearity. To obtain the main result we prove a null controllability property for a coupled fourth-order Schrödinger cascade type system with zero-order coupling which is equivalent to the...

Call for Book Chapters: Nuclear-Based Approaches application for marine pollution assessment and monitoring. Dear Colleagues and Researchers, We invite you to contribute chapters to an upcoming book titled Nuclear-Based Approaches Application for Marine Pollution Assessment and Monitoring, which aims to explore the use and application of nuclear t...

Although Manila, capital city of the Philippines, played a critical role in economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, little is known about what life was like for its residents during this time. In this book, Ellen Hsieh uses archaeological, historical, and ethnographic resources t...

In the domain of optimization, linear programming (LP) is recognized as an exceptionally effective method for ensuring the most favorable outcomes. Within the context of LP, the minimum cost flow (MCF) problem is fundamental, with its primary objective being to reduce the transportation costs for a single item moving through a network, under the co...

In this manuscript, we present the concept of E-Geraghty contractions, demonstrating several fixed point results. Additionally, we provide an illustrative example to highlight our principal findings.

This study evaluates the antimicrobial efficacy of Ta-Cu and Nb-Cu coatings, applied via magnetron sputtering on 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V alloy scaffolds and gas-abrasive treated Ti6Al4V alloy, against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis verified the application of coatings...

The article presents the results of a study of the influence of normalizing at 900 °C and high-temperature tempering at 650 °C on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cast steel 20GL. Heat treatment modes with and without high-temperature Abilev_06a_SC ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT 29/01/2024 tempering were analyzed taking into account the geometr...

It is well known that the term vagueness is spread in all aspects of our lives, this manuscript will clarify the meaning of independence (strict meaning of independence, the illusory meaning of independence, Oscillating between the true meaning of independence, and the fallacy of claiming independence and not applying it), this triplet actually ref...

Research on female video game characters often investigates negative outcomes of playing as stereotyped characters. Yet, video games increasingly offer people opportunities to play as capable, prominent female characters that may be meaningful and promote positive outcomes (e.g., feelings of empowerment). This manuscript shares the results of a mix...

Dear Colleagues, We are running a joint Special issue with Animals Journal and Foods Journal, entitled “Food from Equids: Production, Quality, Promotion, and Commercialization”. Based on your expertise in this field, we sincerely invite you to make an excellent contribution to this issue. For more information about the Special Issue, please se...

This special issue is now open for submission. Special Issue Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/land/special_issues/5C0B835Q0D Guest Editor: María de la Cruz del Río-Rama, University of Vigo, Spain. Dr. María Montserrat Cruz González, University of Vigo, Spain. Francisco Xabier Sánchez Sellero, University of Vigo, Spain. José Álvarez-García,...

Dear Colleagues, Sport is always evolving, and new technologies drastically impact performance in all domains of sport. It is mandatory for researchers, coaches and technical staff to be aware of the new directions and small variations in sport. Performance in sport can be influenced in different domains, such as tactical, technical, situational,...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often diagnosed long after symptoms have become noticeable. This delay can make it difficult to provide early intervention, which can impact long-term outcomes. The concept of "pre-autism" highlights the phase before a formal diagnosis of ASD, providing an opportunity for earlier identification and intervention, wh...

This manuscript explores the case on the occurrence of uterine artery pseudoan-eurysm (UAP) during hysteroscopy endometrial polypectomy and the subsequent successful treatment via uterine artery embolization (UAE). Moreover, we focus on the management and treatment options for UAP in patients of advanced maternal age. A pseudoaneurysm is an extralu...

Traffic signaling systems play a crucial role in improving driver attention and reducing road speed. Nevertheless, most available solutions face challenges such as limited commercial availability, high infrastructure costs, lack of intelligence, and incomplete coverage for all road users. To address these obstacles and bolster road safety, this man...

The 3rd volume of the "Women in Science : Materials" collection in "Frontiers in Materials" showcases the standout research of female researchers across the breadth of the materials science and engineering. It gathers a selection of articles with the lead author and/or corresponding author being a woman. Manuscripts span several sections of the jou...

Parameter identification for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) entails employing optimisation techniques to discover the best unknown parameter values required to generate an accurate fuel cell performance prediction model. This technique, known as parameter identification, is important since manufacturers' data-sheets do not usually dis...

This manuscript introduces Subgroups, an openly accessible Python library designed to ease the use of Subgroup Discovery (SD) algorithms for machine learning and data science. The Subgroups Library offers several advantages: (1) Efficiency Enhancement: Developed in native Python, unlike other software available, the library prioritizes efficiency t...

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) bring advantages such as comfort, safety, and eco-friendliness compared to conventional ones. The focus on comfort has become increasingly important as it plays a key role in the widespread acceptance of AVs. Passenger demand for alleviating motion sickness (MS) during travel has also driven extensive research in this area...

The celebrated story Táin Bó Cúailnge survives in several medieval manuscripts, and is notable for its epic scale and multiplicity of characters as well as for its topographic and toponymic detail. This paper presents nineteen instances of route-lore as preserved in local history and folklore sources, each of which provides additional detail on the...

The book offers a new reading of Rūmī from an Ottoman perspective through examining manuscripts, which have never been analyzed before. It explores the impact of Ottoman commentary practices on the development of Sufism and literature in the Ottoman Empire through the translation of Rūmī’s poetry. The study contributes to the study of İsmāʿīl Anḳar...

This manuscript delves into the translation and representation of printed text into Unified English Braille (UEB). Spanning 1,000 words, it showcases a detailed transcription process, illuminating the methodology behind converting standard print to braille. The manuscript serves as a valuable resource for understanding the nuances of braille coding...

Ewing sarcomas are rare tumors arising mainly in the bones and the surrounding soft tissues. Primary extraosseous Ewing sarcomas have also been described in several other organs and locations other than bones, including the pancreas. These tumors have well-defined histological, immunohistochemical, and molecular characteristics. In this manuscript,...

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The topic of this paper is a thirteenth-century manuscript from the French National Library (Paris, BnF français 24428) containing three popular texts: an encyclopedic work, a bestiary and a collection of animal fables. We have automatically transcribed the manuscript using a custom handwritten text recognition (HTR) model for old French. Rather th...

CUSANUS: Over de wetende onwetendheid. Vertaling Gert den Hartogh. Damon Eindhoven, 2023. 312 p. ISBN 9789463404075. Nikolaus Chryppfs (1401-1460) uit Kues (klein stadje in een bocht van de Moesel) die zich later naar z'n geboorteplaats 'van Cusa' of 'Cusanus' liet noemen, hoort thuis in de galerij van 'grote westerse denkers'. Hij staat enerzijds...

The article presents linguistic reflections related to the way of recording a thematic fragment of public discourse in the 18th century manuscript press genre. The object of analysis set in a genological context and referring to the linguistics of memory are the texts of Theodor Ostrovsky’s newspapers, which record the voices of collective memory o...

This manuscript deals with the task of real-time speaker diarization (SD) for stream-wise data processing. Therefore, in contrast to most of the existing papers, it considers not only the accuracy but also the computational demands of individual investigated methods. We first propose a new lightweight scheme allowing us to perform speaker diarizati...

As motor capacity and rated voltage increase, the demand for motor insulation also increases. Additionally, the electric field distribution at the end of a large-scale hydro generator is extremely nonuniform, and corona discharge occurs. This destroys the main insulation, which significantly affects the service life of electrical machinery. The reg...

This article discusses the literature review article by Pacheco et al published in July 2024; the authors provided good reviews of perianal Crohn’s disease (CD), and challenges faced by clinicians in the management. CD, characterized by its chronic and relapsing nature, is an idiopathic condition that can involve any segment of the gastrointestinal...

Theoretical frameworks are important structures that provide novel ways of understanding unique and complex ideas related to many fields of science. Therefore, in this manuscript we try to present a theoretical framework with new general equations that share a similar structure with the index of hydrogen deficiency and can be used to calculate the...

In the present manuscript, polycrystalline (1-x)SnO2-xCeO2 nanocomposites (NCs), where x = 0, 0.05, and 0.10, were synthesized using sol–gel reaction route and their structural, microstructural, and electrical characteristics were investigated. Rietveld refined X-ray diffractogram (XRD) of the compositions [x = 0.05 and 0.10] revealed the co-existe...

Machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) are transforming healthcare by improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and accelerating drug development. ML algorithms analyze large datasets such as EHRs, medical imaging, and genomics to enable early disease detection and personalized treatments. The current work highlights new approaches in pharm...

Background: Rheumatic diseases (RDs) include a broad group of disabling conditions with different phenotypes, from autoimmune to autoinflammatory, degenerative, metabolic or mixed manifestations. With the continuous efforts to identify therapeutic targets for new biologic drugs to treat overt clinical manifestations, research is also focusing on th...

In the last few years, the materials research community has shown increased interest in Advanced Materials (AdMas) that are specifically designed to substitute the traditionally used materials, not only with a view to their sustainability, sourcing criticality, or scarcity, but also to maintaining or even enhancing their functionality and performan...

Manuscript Information This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the transformational strategic plan for the period: 2017-2022 and identify implementation challenges faced by the Municipal Council of Windhoek. The study depended on self-administered questionnaires distributed to Municipal Council of Windhoek employees to collect data. The eff...

This manuscript employs the Adomian decomposition technique (ADT) to develop solutions for the fractional space-time nonlinear mKdV system, incorporating an M-truncated fractional order and supposed initial conditions. The technique yields a power series expansion solution without the need for linearization, weak nonlinear assumptions, or perturbat...

This manuscript presents a comprehensive study of the synthesis of high-entropy TiCrFeCoNi alloy (HEA) thin films via pulsed magnetron sputtering (PMS).The research investigates the impact of various modulation frequencies on the material properties of the synthesized films. By employing Shannon entropy as a novel method to characterize the complex...

This certificate is awarded to Taslima Ayesha Aktar Nasrin in recognition of their contribution to 1 manuscript in 2024 for Scientific Reports

One widely acknowledged aspect of Ottoman Turkish is its incorporation of three languages: Turkish, Arabic, and Persian. Ottoman literary culture is therefore inherently multilingual, at least trilingual, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Ottoman Empire along with other languages spoken, including Bosnian, Kurdish, Armenian, Greek, etc. In...

Schizophrenia, a highly complex psychiatric disorder, presents significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to its multifaceted neurobiological underpinnings. Recent advancements in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the understanding and management of this condition. This manu...

In this manuscript, we propose an efficient algorithm for solving a class of nonlinear operator equations. The algorithm is an improved version of previously established method. The algorithm’s features are as follows: (i) the search direction is bounded and satisfies the sufficient descent condition; (ii) the global convergence is achieved when th...

Introduction: From the observation of a negative relationship between UV-B exposure and cancer rates, we hypothesized that vitamin D (VD) may play a protective role in oncogenesis. Moreover, repurposing a well-known and relatively safe drug for conditions with dismal prospects, such as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is a tempting idea. Th...

This short article describes some of the archival materials held at Shulbrede Priory, located in West Sussex, England. This private home in Haslemere also serves as an archive containing materials related to the Ponsonby family and presents exciting research opportunities for historians of early twentieth-century Britain. The collection includes ma...

We report on the availability of data from an airborne gravity campaign in Iceland and Greenland, conducted during June and July 2023. The dataset includes observations from a platform stabilised gravimeter based on cold-atom quantum technology and a strapdown gravimeter based on classical technology. The data is available in three different levels...

This article aims to elucidate the origin of the merchant scene within the Easter drama, which can, by extension, be interpreted as representative of the entire Visitatio Sepulchri. Given that the troper-proser Vic 105 is the oldest attestation of the scene, we have used this manuscript as our starting point. Through a critical edition of the first...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and education, yet its rapid adoption is accompanied by significant challenges and drawbacks that warrant urgent attention. This manuscript explores key issues such as job displacement, algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and environmental impacts, prese...

In this study that we have conducted, which is concerned with the digital progress in the study of Hadith science, which is related to Islamic studies, with a focus on the social and religious opportunities and challenges that this shift from ancient studies to a new type of studies in Hadith science brings, we begin our study by providing an overv...

Corrigendum Corrigendum to "Combined sulforaphane and β-sitosterol mitigate against olanzapine-induced metabolic disorders in rats: Insights on FOXO, PI3K/ AKT, JAK/STAT3, and MAPK signaling pathways" [Int. Immunopharmacol. 140 (2024) 112904] Dear Editor in Chief, First, I would like to SINCERELY APOLOGIZE for the oversight. Upon reviewing the manu...

The assembly and dynamics of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) and polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) are influenced by water content, pH, and salt concentration. However, the influence of divalent salts on the assembly...

Somewhat telling of the fortunes of Phoenician studies in European scholarship and academia (to this day) is the abandon of scepticism with which Herennius Philo’s Φοινικικὰ (‘Phoenician Affairs’/’Phoenician History’) was met from the very beginning of its resurfacing in western Europe. The reserve over the historicity of Philo’s extant passages co...

Microorganisms sustain life on our planet. Today, it is clear that they play an essential role in the development and advancement of humanity. In fact, understanding and comprehending everything related to them has marked milestones in science, technology and innovation. Mathematical modeling of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites has become a f...

In the city centre of Trikala, Greece, a real-life logistics service was operated with a fleet of 5 droids on a public route in the urban pedestrian area in the context of the SHOW project (GA No 875530). It took place from December 2022 to the end of February 2023. The droids are small automated vehicles missioned to carry out indoor and outdoor l...

This article discusses the landscapes and natural signs contained in the text of Bratayuda Kawi mawi Jarwa, a jarwa text by R. Ng. Ranggawarsita whose writing uses a three-column commentary system. In general, the content of this text is only a jarwan or translation of Kakawin Bharatayuddha, so in terms of narrative the story in it is exactly the s...

In the manuscript VatS 38, copied around 1550–63, there are two anonymous motets: Gaude felix ecclesia (ff. 114v-122r) and O altitudo divitiarum (ff. 122v-126r). Joseph Llorens attributed them to Costanzo Festa (c. 1490–1545) in his catalogue of the musical manuscripts of the Sistine Chapel and both are included in Festa’s Opera omnia. What Llorens...

Lontar Yoga Catur Dewata (YCD) is a literature in Old Javanese that discusses yoga for starting a war. The art of war is mostly concerned only with war strategy (Griffith 2005; Suryohadiprojo 2008). This study found that the art of war that developed in ancient Java used yoga practices with astrological patterns. YCD manuscripts as research objects...

This narrative review aims to conduct a comparative analysis of dietary and non-dietary approaches in the management of weight and disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) in adults with obesity. Studies were identified from Medline (PubMed), including only English-language manuscripts published from 1998 to 2024. To be included in the review the studies...

Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming aesthetic dermatology, introducing new opportunities for personalized, predictive, and adaptive approaches in skin diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient management. This review examines AI’s evolving role in enhancing diagnostic precision, individualizing treatments, and supporting dyn...

Ini Asan Pulung is one of the Incung manuscripts on bamboo found in Dusun Sungai Tutung, Kerinci. Based on previous research, the manuscript contains cosmological text related to cosmogony and the creation of human. However, the transliteration of the manuscript is incomplete. Therefore, the mythological elements in the manuscript are unknown clear...

Best practices, tips and pitfalls in reporting the medical research results. It includes how to write the text and design effective tables and figures. Additionally, it summarizes the key background statistical concepts that are required to help researchers manage writing the results section in their manuscripts.

The Clavierschule (1765) by Georg Simon Löhlein, musical director in Leipzig, and renowned music teacher, was recognized by many musicians, especially due to its thoughtful pedagogical target. The Clavierschule has served as a model for many instrumental practical educational publications dedicated to keyboard instruments. It becomes logically clea...

Function declines throughout life although phenotypical manifestations in terms of frailty or disability are only seen in the later periods of our life. The causes underlying lifelong function decline are the aging process "per se", chronic diseases, and lifestyle factors. These three etiological causes result in the deterioration of several organs...

Generative AI (GenAI) has revolutionized content generation, offering transformative capabilities for improving language coherence, readability, and overall quality. This manuscript explores the application of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research approaches to evaluate the performance of GenAI models in enhancing scientific writing...

A museum of literature is a point at which literary activism can interact with museum activism. Amazwi South African Museum of Literature is the custodian of Sindiwe Magona’s literary archive, and her activist positionality is illustrated through reference to her correspondence and manuscript materials. These unpublished materials also offer insigh...

In the last 500 years, the Kerinci valley, while enjoying de facto independence, always acknowledged the sovereignty of either Jambi, Indrapura, or Minangkabau. This article examines manuscripts sent by the suzerains of the three kingdoms to the headmen (Depati) of Kerinci and puts them into a historical perspective with particular emphasis on the...

Life insurance, like other forms of insurance, relies heavily on large volumes of data. The business model is based on an exchange where companies receive payments in return for the promise to provide coverage in case of an accident. Thus, trust in the integrity of the data stored in databases is crucial. One method to ensure data reliability is th...

Warfarin versus Aspirin in The Prevention of Recurrent Stroke in patients of Al-Muthanna province\Iraq

Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum causes a lethal bacterial wilt disease in many plant species, posing significant economic challenges. Although tomato has been a primary model host for investigating the pathogenicity and systemic infection of this bacterium, this manuscript presents a comparative pathogenicity study between two closely related solanace...

This manuscript presents ABSAS-CS-GSA, an improved iteration of the beetle antennae search (BAS) algorithm, tailored to address the shortcoming of the BAS with low convergence accuracy and easily falling into local optima. The improvements are structured into three principal components: first, dynamic step-size adjustment predicated on initial popu...

Named-Entity Recognition (NER) as a core task in Natural Language Processing (NLP) aims to automatically identify and classify specific types of entities from unstructured text. In recent years, the introduction of Transformer architecture and its derivative BERT model has pushed the performance of NER to unprecedented heights. However, these model...

Cognitive radio is a technology that allows the unlicensed users to access the licensed spectrum based on sensing information perceived by the users. Cognitive radio user generally attempts to access the unutilized band of licensed user. However, the emergence/reappearance of primary users during ongoing cognitive user's transmission creates the in...

This study aims to analyze the role and challenges of the Arabic language in the digital context, particularly in the 5.0 technology era. Using a qualitative approach based on literature review, this research examines technological advancements in Arabic language learning through the analysis of various documents, including journals, books, and rel...

Since the last decade inkjet printing (IJP) has gained much interest in the electronics field, due to its ease of fabrication and low cost, since it does not require mask fabrication and can use cheap substrates like paper, adding the advantage of recyclability. In this manuscript, a review of IJP of microwave passive devices is presented. The vari...

This study concerns the extensive and systematic destruction of cultural heritage in Tigray during the war, focusing on the first months of the war. Churches, mosques, monasteries, heritage sites, museums, and historical places were deliberately destroyed, along with holy books and manuscripts. The damage was geographically widespread and invo...

Introduction Physician payments from Intuitive Surgical have increased from 37 million to over 53 million per year since 2018. The study was completed to determine the accuracy of conflict of interest (COI) statements and the influence of industry payments on the valuation of the robotic platform. Methods PubMed and Medline search for “robotic, ro...