Homo europaeus: identity, bureaucracy and belonging in Brussels by Montgomery, S

“…It argues that Brussels-based European identity is not a delimited category anchored in specific points in time and space but an ‘elective identity’ that is a steppingstone to a global cosmopolitan manner of being in and interacting with the world. Its findings speak to an anthropological understanding of the conditions and possibilities for being European and belonging to Europe, where Europeanness emerges as an assertion of systemic integration in a turbulent geopolitical context marked by overlapping crises and enduring fragmentation.…”

Topological phase transition in quasi-one-dimensional bismuth iodide Bi 4 I 4 by Zhao, WX, Yang, M, Du, X, Li, YD, Zhai, KY, Hu, YQ, Han, JF, Huang, Y, Liu, ZK, Yao, YG, Zhuang, JC, Du, Y, Zhou, JJ, Chen, YL, Yang, LX

“…By tracking the temperature evolution of the (100) surface states, we unveil a thermal hysteresis of the surface gap in line with the α-β structural phase transition. Our findings directly evidence a temperature-induced topological phase transition from WTI to HOTI in Bi4I4, which paves the way to its potential applications at room temperature.…”

Dysregulation of MMP2-dependent TGF-ß2 activation impairs fibrous cap formation in type 2 diabetes-associated atherosclerosis by Singh, P, Sun, J, Cavalera, M, Al-Sharify, D, Matthes, F, Barghouth, M, Tengryd, C, Dunér, P, Persson, A, Sundius, L, Nitulescu, M, Bengtsson, E, Rattik, S, Engelbertsen, D, Orho-Melander, M, Nilsson, J, Monaco, C, Goncalves, I, Edsfeldt, A

“…This is regulated by free transforming growth factor-ß2 which is affected by hyperglycemia. Our findings underscore the importance of transforming growth factor-ß2-driven fibrous repair in type 2 diabetes as an area for future therapeutic strategies.…”

Ideology, language and the politics of time by Ewing, A

“…From the standpoint of ideology studies, it incorporates methods and findings in conceptual history and in the work of Reinhart Koselleck, the primary theorist in the field, to the study of political thinking. …”

Collective effect of self-learning and social learning on language dynamics: a naming game approach in social networks by Wen, T, Chen, Y-W, Lambiotte, R

“…Two features that pertain to individuals’ influential ability and affinity are introduced to assess an individual’s role of social influence and discount the information they communicate in the Bayesian inference-based social learning model. Our findings suggest that network heterogeneity and community structure significantly impact language dynamics, as evidenced in synthetic and real-world networks. …”

Harnessing ultrasound-derived hydroxyl radicals for the selective oxidation of aldehyde functions by Fischer, AF, Bahry, T, Xie, Z, Qian, K, Li, R, Kwan, J, Jerome, F, Valange, S, Liu, W, Amaniampong, PN, Choksi, TS

“…Leveraging such pH and frequency effects is crucial to mitigating product degradation by secondary reactions with hydroxyl radicals and oxidation products (specifically hydrogen peroxide and superoxide). These findings demonstrate the potential of ultrasound as a driver for the selective oxidation of aldehyde functions to carboxylic acids, offering a sustainable route for valorizing biomass-derived platform molecules.…”

The association between adverse childhood experiences and adult cardiac function in the UK Biobank by Quiroz, JC, Cooper, J, McCracken, C, Khanji, MY, Laranjo, L, Aung, N, Lee, AM, Simon, J, Murphy, T, Biasiolli, L, Piechnik, SK, Maurovich-Horvat, P, Petersen, SE, Raisi-Estabragh, Z

“…These associations persisted even after taking into consideration traditional risk factors, such as obesity, smoking, alcohol intake, exercise level, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, socioeconomic disadvantage, and education level. These findings suggest that dedicated efforts are needed to communicate the impact of ACEs on cardiovascular health to parents, patients, and clinicians and incorporate the discussion of ACEs when assessing cardiovascular risk.…”

Exploring China’s cyber sovereignty concept and artificial intelligence governance model: a machine learning approach by Hung, HT

“…Therefore, this article applies topic modelling to official/semi-official texts about cyber and AI governance to understand the cyber sovereignty concept and how it shapes China’s approach to AI governance. This article finds that cyber sovereignty is an extension of China’s state-centric view of international order. …”

The self-perceived needs of adolescents with suicidal behaviour: a scoping review by Looijmans, M, van Bergen, D, Popma, A, van Eijk, N, Mérelle, S, van Veen, S, Hawton, K, Gilissen, R

“…A scoping review was performed to identify the available empirical study findings, of any study design, related to the self-perceived needs of adolescents with suicidal behaviour. …”

An antibody cocktail targeting two different CD73 epitopes enhances enzyme inhibition and tumor control by Xu, J, Chen, S, He, Y, Zhu, X, Wang, Y, Ye, Z, Zhou, JC, Wu, X, Zhang, L, Ren, X, Jia, H, Yu, H, Wei, X, Feng, Y, Chen, X, Cui, X, Pan, X, Wang, S, Xia, S, Shang, H, Pu, Y, Xu, W, Li, H, Chen, Q

“…In various animal models of syngeneic and xenograft tumors, HB0045 inhibits tumor growth more potently than the single mAbs. Collectively, our findings provide functional and structural insights into the mechanism of a CD73-targeting antibody cocktail.…”

Making the world a better place? English higher education and global public good by Marginson, S, Yang, L, Brotherhood, T

“…Interviewees included leaders and faculty in three universities, policy makers/regulators, national higher education organisations, and academic experts on higher education. The findings are interpreted in terms of theorisations of global spatiality and global public good. …”

Additive manufacturing of tantalum scaffolds: processing, microstructure and process-induced defects by Aliyu, AAA, Poungsiri, K, Shinjo, J, Panwisawas, C, Reed, RC, Puncreobutr, C, Tumkanon, K, Kuimalee, S, Lohwongwatana, B

“…The mechanism of pore formation during the LPBF of Ta was assessed through computational simulation and its findings rationalised the experimental results.…”

Express: Learning new words via reading: the influence of emotional narrative context on learning novel adjectives by Dong, Y, Mak, MH, Hepach, R, Nation, K

“…Results from sentence completion and valence judgment were mixed, depending on the task demands. These findings are discussed with reference to theories of affective embodiment and the implications for learning abstract words are considered.…”

Childhood language development and alexithymia in adolescence: an eight-year longitudinal study by Lee, K-S, Catmur, C, Bird, G

“…Empirically-derived language groups and latent language trajectories did not predict alexithymic traits in adolescence. While findings support the language hypothesis of alexithymia, greater specificity of the alexithymia construct in developmental populations is needed to guide clinical interventions.…”

Cryo-EM structure and evolutionary history of the conjugation surface exclusion protein TraT by Seddon, C, David, S, Wong, JLC, Ishimoto, N, He, S, Bradshaw, J, Low, WW, Frankel, G, Beis, K

“…Plasmid-associated TraT sequences are found in multiple distinct lineages, including two separate clades incorporating TraT from Enterobacteriaceae IncF/F-like and Legionellaceae F-like plasmids. These findings suggest that different plasmid backbones have acquired and co-opted TraT on independent occasions.…”

Paired analysis of host and pathogen genomes identifies determinants of human tuberculosis by Luo, Y, Huang, C, Howard, NC, Wang, X, Liu, Q, Li, X, Zhu, J, Amariuta, T, Asgari, S, Ishigaki, K, Calderon, R, Raman, S, Ramnarine, AK, Mayfield, JA, Moody, DB, Lecca, L, Fortune, SM, Murray, MB, Raychaudhuri, S

“…While the prevalence of the interacting strain almost doubled between 2010 and 2020, its infection is not associated with rs3130660 in this recent cohort. These findings suggest a complex interplay among host, pathogen, and environmental factors in tuberculosis dynamics.…”

The Pandemic EVIDENCE Collaboration Pillar 3: practice and policy by Leal, J, Byambasuren, O, Richards, G, Maltoni, S, Stelfox, T, Fiest, K, Bartoszko, J

“…There is also a clear need to improve the communication of scientific findings and evidence to enable more effective decision-making, especially about how scientists can most effectively advise governments. …”

Derivation of a rotation curve model based on time of events theory and its application on samples of several spiral galaxies by Azeez, Jazeel H., Fadhil, Sadeem Abbas, Zamri Zainal Abidin

“…The derived equation showed an excellent agreement with experimental results for five galaxies. The findings showed that the bulge plays a limited role for the galaxies with large extensions like IC 2574 and NGC 3198, where the dark matter in the halo region controls and determines the shape of the diagram of the rotation curves in these galaxies. …”
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Strengthening consumer rights: the case for Lemon Laws in Malaysia’s automotive industry by Khadijah Mohd Najid, Zati Ilham Abdul Manaf, Muhammad Amrullah Drs Nasrul

“…It further explores the concept of “Lemon Laws,” successfully implemented in various jurisdictions, and assesses their potential applicability within the Malaysian context. The research findings advocate for the strategic amendment of the existing Consumer Protection Act 1999 to incorporate provisions analogous to Lemon Laws, thereby strengthening consumer rights and nurturing a more equitable and transparent automotive marketplace in Malaysia.…”
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Integrating sustainability into curricula: a systematic review of education for sustainable development by Wan Norsyafiqah Arinah Wan Nor Azmi, Nur Husna Abd Wahid, Sharifah Maryam Syed Azman, Rozita Jayus

“…Additionally, it highlights the impacts of these integrations on students' learning outcomes, including the development of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) competencies, fostering sustainability literacy, fostering global citizenship, and preparing students for sustainability-related careers. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and institutions aiming to effectively integrate sustainability into education, thereby equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle global environmental challenges and contribute to a sustainable future.…”
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