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Modern real-time control systems can sporadically exceed the computation deadlines, which may lead to a deterioration in performance or even instability if not actively accounted for. This letter proposes a stochastic model predictive control approach that incorporates deadline miss probabilities of subsequent control task executions in a scenario tree. To account for the effect of missed deadline

Background: Inhalation (Sniffing) of N2O among adolescents has increased in Sweden during recent years. Both neurological and thromboembolic consequences have been reported. This study aims to evaluate the association between a sensation-seeking personality and sniffing of N2O among students attending schools in Stockholm. Method: Students, 15–18 years old, from 77% of schools in Stockholm partici

Ecological degradation not only affects local and global environments but also threatens the cultural survival of affected societies, exemplifying the phenomenon known as the genocide–ecocide nexus. This article presents the first comparative case study of olive tree destruction in occupied Palestine and Afrin canton of Rojava, highlighting how ecocide serves as a deliberate strategy of cultural a

We propose a multimodal deep learning framework for automated analysis ofcat–human communication, integrating acoustic, visual, and tactile signals throughtransformer-based fusion. Using the largest expert-annotated dataset of its kindand interdisciplinary collaboration, we combine semi-supervised learning withethological and phonetic expertise to detect subtle behavioural and phonetic cues,enableWe propose a multimodal deep learning framework for automated analysis ofcat–human communication, integrating acoustic, visual, and tactile signals throughtransformer-based fusion. Using the largest expert-annotated dataset of its kindand interdisciplinary collaboration, we combine semi-supervised learning withethological and phonetic expertise to detect subtle behavioural and phonetic cues,enable

Chants for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during Iran’s nationwide protests are not expressions of nostalgia but demands for political legitimacy and continuity. As Iran’s opposition remains fragmented and burdened by past violence, many Iranians increasingly look to institutional legitimacy rather than ideology. The article argues that legitimacy will be the decisive factor shaping Iran’s potential tr

Nowadays, modern building design increasingly prioritized sustainability with Green Buildings concept is highly adopted. However, the potential increase of fire hazard in sustainable design remains a significant concern. To answer this challenge of the need for a method that integrate sustainable features with fire safety, the Sustainable and Fire Resilient Built Environment (SAFR-BE) tool was dev

Single-master multi-slave (SMMS) teleoperation systems can perform multiple tasks remotely in a shorter time, cover large-scale areas, and adapt more easily to single-point failures, thereby effectively encompassing a broader range ofapplications. As the number of slave manipulators sharing a communicationnetwork increases, the limitation of communication bandwidth becomes critical. To alleviate b

Most of the key membrane materials used in industry today were developed in the 1960s and 1970s. The dominant materials on the market include polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and polyamide. These materials continue to be the backbone of membrane technologies, owing to their well-established performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, despite significant

Background Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a major complication after left pancreatectomy. The current International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery classification has limitations, including heterogeneity in morbidity and high interobserver variability. This study aimed to assess POPF-related morbidity after left pancreatectomy and propose a refined classification system. Methods Pati

We give a general overview of what the scientific community refers to as “exocomets”. The general definition of exocomets, as presented in this work, is discussed and compared with Solar System comets and interstellar objects, addressing their detection around main-sequence stars as well as orbiting white dwarfs. We introduce the different types of exocomet observations, highlighting the differenc

Individuals born with low birth weight are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes, which potentially may be attributed to immature adipose tissue development and reduced levels of the insulin-sensitizing adipokine, adiponectin. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize data from 67 studies, comprising over 8000 individuals across various age groups, to examine the relationship between circ

We study Frege proofs using depth-d Boolean formulas for the Tseitin contradiction on n \times n grids. We prove that if each line in the proof is of size M, then the number of lines is exponential in n/(log M)O(d). This strengthens a recent result of Pitassi, Ramakrishman, and Tan [2022 IEEE 62nd Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science, 2022, pp. 445-456]. The key technical step is a

Recent advances are transforming our understanding of brain fluid dynamics, highlighting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow as a key process in brain waste clearance. While debates persist regarding its anatomical pathways and regulatory mechanisms, certain core principles have become widely accepted. CSF influx occurs primarily along periarterial spaces, solute clearance follows multiple routes, and

Introduction: Advanced endometriosis (stage III–IV, per the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (rARSM) classification of endometriosis) is associated with a range of pregnancy-related complications. Despite growing evidence, awareness of these risks remains limited among healthcare providers. Furthermore, the impact of endometriosis surgery prior to conception on pregnancy outcomes

Background: The clinical management of ER-positive/HER2-negative (ERpHER2n) breast cancer is complicated by a heterogeneous patient population, with some patients exhibiting endocrine resistance and an increased risk of recurrence. Among these high-risk subgroups, ERpHER2n Basal-like (ERpHER2n-Basal) breast cancer, as defined by PAM50 gene expression subtyping, remains poorly characterized due to

Water scarcity is a growing global challenge, with projections indicating that 40% of the world’s population could face shortages by 2030. At the same time, the transition to renewable energy is essential for reducing carbon emissions, with solar power playing a key role. The DESOLINATION project addresses these challenges by integrating concentrated solar power with advanced membrane processes fo

Background: Mental health professionals often differ in their explanatory models of mental distress, which may influence their attitudes toward individuals experiencing such conditions. Stigmatizing attitudes among providers can adversely affect therapeutic relationships, service quality, and recovery outcomes. Aims: This study investigates the attributional frameworks—biological, cognitive-behavi

COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) obtained from recently recovered people is safe and effective against SARS-CoV-2. Currently available CCP is a “hybrid” product with antibodies from individuals who had both infection and vaccination (vaccine-boosted CCP). B-cell depleted patients are at risk of not producing antibodies after either infection or vaccination, hence conceivably among those who woul

This paper explores the asymptotic distributions of low-dimensional patterns in linear regression with regularizers such as Lasso, Elastic Net, Generalized Lasso, and SLOPE, as the number of observations n grows and the penalty increases at rate n. While the asymptotic distribution of rescaled estimation errors is well-understood, convergence of patterns lacks proof in the literature, even for Las

What happens when states' gender identity is endangered? How may a state actor's gender identity be conceived of and (de)stabilised in the first place? What are the ontological effects of such disruptions? And how do states respond to ruptures in their gender identities or selves? Despite growing attention to gendered narratives in ontological security studies (OSS), the extant scholarship has eng