Optimum scandium addition in A356 cast alloys: alloy design, microstructural evolution and mechanical properties See

The effect of scandium (Sc) addition on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of A356.2 cast alloys in both as-cast and T6 heat-treated conditions was investigated using a combined thermodynamic and experimental approach to identify an optimum composition for enhanced performanc...

Engineering Microporous Bamboo-Derived Carbons via Alkaline Activation for Formaldehyde Adsorption in Building Environments See

This study presents a systematic evaluation of bamboo-derived activated carbons (ACs) prepared using three alkaline activating agents-KOH, KHCO3, and K2CO3-for efficient formaldehyde adsorption. The pore structures of the resulting ACs were modulated by varying the alkali-to-carbon (A/C) ratio from&#x...

Facile green transformation of alkali lignin via laccase-mediated functionalization for high-performance lignin-based films See

Valorising alkali lignin (AL), a biorenewable pulping byproduct, is essential for advancing a circular bio-economy. However, its inherent low reactivity limits its potential as a petroleum-polyol substitute. This study developed a green biocatalytic strategy using Trametes versicolor-derived laccase to...

Top Management Environmental Concern, Eco‐Product Development Effectiveness and Firms' Environmental Performance: The Paradoxical Moderating Role of Environmental Information Sharing See

This study investigates the combined effect of top management environmental concern and eco‐product development effectiveness on firms' environmental performance. The study also considers the moderating impact of environmental information sharing on this process. Building on the integration of upper&#x...

Parameter Selection in Complex-Valued Two-Channel Modulo ADC Sampling System See

Modulo Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) extend the dynamic range of conventional ADCs by folding input signals, enabling the acquisition of signals beyond traditional limits. This paper presents two approaches for parameter selection in conjugate complex-valued 2-channel modulo ADC systems to impro...

Consumers as Activists: Exploring the Links Between Political Identity, Corporate Violence, and Boycott Intention See

This research investigates political consumerism by exploring how consumers’ political identity interacts with corporate violence type to influence boycott intentions in the social media setting. Findings show that consumers with a liberal political identity are more likely than conservatives to ...

Development of S.Tool: An electronic diary for assessing bowel symptoms after rectal cancer surgery See

Introduction: Rectal cancer treatment has improved survival, but postoperative bowel dysfunction, known as Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), significantly impacts Quality of Life. However, current assessment tools lack granularity to assess all LARS symptoms. Therefore, this study developed&#x...

Beyond the kitchen: co-creating sustainable menu strategies through participatory action learning See

Introduction: This study explores the systems-level dynamics of menu transformation in the hospitality and food service (HaFS) sector through participatory action learning (PAL) workshops with professional chefs. Framing the menu not merely as a list of dishes but as an “operating principle”...

Experimental Demonstration of Eavesdropping Localization Based on Physics-Informed Neural Network See

This paper proposes a physics-informed neural network (PINN) scheme for localizing bending eavesdropping in coherent optical communication systems. First, we establish a signal transmission model under bending eavesdropping based on the Manakov equations to analyze its impact on physical information&#...