Experimental and Numerical Study on Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened with Lightweight Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete and X-Type Encased Steel by Jing Zhu, Zijie Wen, Yuankai Li, Xiaomeng Hou, Yiqi Lu

“…To tackle the issue of excessive self-weight from the increasing section strengthening method and further optimize the seismic performance of encased steel strengthening, this paper presents a novel composite strengthening method for RC columns, which is characterized by using Lightweight Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete (LAASC) as the strengthening layer and an X-type encased steel structure. …”
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The PD-1/PD-L1 pathway and Epstein–Barr virus by Hui Wang, Ning Zhang, Rongshuang Xu, Cundong Ji, Youzhen Wei, Qing Mi

“…Furthermore, the role of PD-1/PD-L1 pathway in cytotoxic T cells and immune regulation during EBV infection is still controversial. This review systematically analyzes current knowledge on PD-1/PD-L1 signaling in EBV infection, focusing on three key aspects: (1) its dual role in maintaining immune homeostasis during acute infection while potentially facilitating viral persistence, (2) its emerging potential as a diagnostic biomarker for disease progression and prognosis, particularly during acute infectious mononucleosis, and (3) the therapeutic implications of pathway modulation. …”
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How Do We Engage Customers in Official Activity in the Virtual Brand Community? The Effects of Enterprise-Generated Contents on Customer Engagement Behaviors by Xiaoxi Yang, Xinyi Su, Jing Lin, Jiaqi Liu, Miao Miao, Yushi Jiang

“…We categorize EGC characteristics into five dimensions and classify CEBs into three different levels based on engagement intensity. Using a large dataset of 21,850 EGC posts and corresponding customer behavior data, we employ text analysis and machine learning techniques to conduct a robust empirical analysis, revealing the complex relationships between EGC characteristics and CEBs. …”
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The research progress of biologics in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) by Yujie Li, Yifan Liu, Yanhui Tian, Huimin Gu, Qingliang Meng, Jiakang Cui, Junfu Ma

“…Elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) is a distinct subtype of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by heightened treatment challenges due to immune aging and the complexity of comorbidities. …”
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Main factors controlling stable production from gas-condensate reservoirs in block 2 of the Shunbei Oilfield, Tarim Basin by Shuyang Chen, Shengwen Mei, Cheng Huang, Wen Chen, Lei Zhang, Haojie Shang, Pengfei Xie

“…Reservoir connectivity and physical properties play a crucial role in production performance. Optimizing reservoir reconstruction parameters can enhance both production and stable production capacity of oil and gas wells. …”
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Regulating WOx coordination environment improves proton transfer for catalytic amine regeneration in CO2 capture by Zanbu Geng, Yang Yang, Wenqing Xu, Yixi Wang, Yiren Li, Chaoqun Li, Juan Liu, Tingyu Zhu

“…The ratio of BASs to LASs (B/L) was a critical factor for catalytic activity, wherein optimal performance was achieved when the B/L ratio was close to 1. …”
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Financial instruments for ensuring national security: experience of Ukraine in military conditions by Oksana Radchenko, Leonid Tulush, Serhii Leontovych

“…It is also important to analyze the share of the state in the economy, the size of which determines the speed of response and the completeness of resistance due to a threat to national security. To achieve the goals of the study, the main legally established risks of financial instruments of the national economy during the period of martial law are systematized. …”
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Mannosamine-Engineered Nanoparticles for Precision Rifapentine Delivery to Macrophages: Advancing Targeted Therapy Against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis by Luan H, Peng C, Yasin P, Shang Q, Xiang W, Song X

“…This nanoparticle-based delivery system offers a promising approach for improving the precision of anti-TB therapy, extending drug release, optimizing pharmacokinetic profiles, augmenting antimicrobial efficacy, and mitigating drug-related toxicities. …”
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Permeability of Broken Coal Around CBM Drainage Boreholes with the Compound Disaster of the Rockburst and Outburst by Lei Zhang, Shihua Yang, Hongyu Pan, Tianjun Zhang

“…The axial pressure has a notable influence on permeability by modifying the pore structure of broken coal. …”
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Quality Management in Software Development by M. D. Birulia

“…The processes and checks during code deployment are systematized and presented in the form of a diagram. …”
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FORMULATION OF STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE IN TERMS OF THE EU INTEGRATION (BASED ON ASTARTA HOLDING PLC) by Олександр Файчук, Андрій Коноплястий

“…Finally, reducing exports of raw agricultural materials (grain and oilseeds) and optimizing production chains to enhance flexibility during wartime disruptions was determined to be a justified strategic step to eliminate Astarta’s weaknesses amid external threats. …”
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Neutrophil-Camouflaged Stealth Liposomes for Photothermal-Induced Tumor Immunotherapy Through Intratumoral Bacterial Activation by Xinxin Chen, Jiang Sun, Tingxian Ye, Fanzhu Li

“…<b>Objective</b>: <i>F. nucleatum</i>, a tumor-resident bacterium colonizing breast cancer (BC), results in an immunosuppressive microenvironment and facilitates tumor growth and metastasis. …”
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The Impact of Health Consciousness and Environmental Awareness on Sports Enthusiasts’ Purchase Intentions for Sustainable Sports Products by Youyou Li, Ningning An

“…The collected data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software to systematically evaluate the research hypotheses and the model’s applicability. (3) Results: The model exhibited excellent fit indices, with a χ²/df value of 2.129, an RMSEA value of 0.053, an RMR value of 0.029, and GFI, CFI, NFI, and NNFI values all exceeding 0.90, indicating that the model structure adequately explained the relationships among latent variables. …”
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Agricultural carbon reduction effects of the ecological circular agriculture pilot by WANG Wei, MAO Wei, XIAO Hua, ZHANG Weikun

“…[Objective] How to promote carbon reduction and sequestration in agriculture and rural areas from the macro policy level is a topic of great concern. As an important institutional design for promoting the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, the pilot policy of ecological circular agriculture should have a profound impact on agricultural carbon reduction. …”
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Determinants of chronic disease patients' intention to use Internet diagnosis and treatment services: based on the UTAUT2 model by Jing Zhao, Bei Li, Jianwei Sun, Xu Zeng, Jing Zheng

“…Furthermore, based on the interactive mechanisms among these factors, targeted policy recommendations are advanced to enhance service utilization rates and optimize the quality of Internet diagnosis and treatment services.MethodsGuided by the theoretical framework, and informed by expert consultations and a preliminary survey, the questionnaire was meticulously designed and refined. …”
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Sodium cation exchanged zeolites for direct air capture of CO2 by Do Yeong Kim, Wo Bin Bae, Haehyun Min, Kyeong-Hun Ryu, Sungjoon Kweon, Linh Mai Tran, Young Jin Kim, Min Bum Park, Sung Bong Kang

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Investigation on oxidation behavior and mechanical properties of FeCoNiNbAlCrTa high entropy alloy at 900 °C by Huaqing Yi, Liuqing Ni, Bingbing Yin, Mengtian Liang, Hongzhi Yang, Yi Yang

“…In recent years, eutectic high entropy alloys have been found to have excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance; however, the simultaneous achievement of these mechanical properties and high-temperature oxidation resistance still constitutes a tough challenge. In this study, Ta and Cr elements are added to (FeCoNiNb)98Al2 high-entropy alloy to improve oxidation resistance, and the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties of (FeCoNiNb)98-2x(TaCr)xAl2 as well as the oxidation behaviors at 900 °C are systematically investigated. …”
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Effect of combined V and Ti microalloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TRIP-aided bainitic ferrite steel during industrial continuous annealing by Zhixiang Liu, Xiao Hu, Tao Xie, Haoqing Zheng, Guanqiao Su, Yang Jin, Hua Fan, Hui Wang, Xuefei Huang

“…And the effects of the combined addition of 0.1 wt% V and Ti on these aspects were systematically investigated. The results show that a significant refinement of the prior austenite grain (PAG) size (from 15.8 μm to 3.4 μm) was achieved due to the co-addition of V and Ti. …”
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Impacts of climatology error on evapotranspiration data merging over the intensively irrigated Haihe river basin, China by Yuxi Li, Xi Chen, Jianzhi Dong, Jianhong Zhou, Xin Tian, Man Gao

“…However, these techniques can be problematic in irrigated regions, where remotely sensed (RS) ET climatology are systematically biased. Based on in-situ observations and state-of-the-art RS and reanalysis ET datasets, we propose a new optimal merging strategy to correct ET climatology biases induced by irrigation. …”
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Bibliometric mapping of diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia research: hotspots and emerging trends by Min Wang, Qiyang Zhou, Xinyu Guo, Xiaolong Cui, Zhongquan Tang, Ting Ou, Xiaomin Zhao, Chen Liang, Peiyu Xu, Xinyu Dai, Jingqing Yao, Guozhong Ji, Yuntao Li

“…BackgroundDiabetes mellitus and sarcopenia are chronic metabolic disorders characterized by bidirectional interactions, frequently coexisting as comorbidities whose interrelationship has garnered increasing scientific attention. This study pioneers a bibliometric analysis to systematically investigate their association, aiming to map the knowledge structure, evolutionary trajectories, current foci, and emerging frontiers within this area.MethodsWe retrieved 2,773 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection from inception until December 26, 2024, and visual analyses were conducted using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, R, and Microsoft Excel. …”
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