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Asset management 2026: Plenty for the few?
A golden age for the industry is becoming a golden age for a smaller group of asset managers. By almost every headline number, the asset management industry is having one of its best years in a decade. But by almost every measure that matters to an individual firm, it has rarely been harder to win. Global assets under management (AUM) reached a record high in 2025. Net flows remained resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty and changing interest rate expectations.
A Replication of “It is Not Merely About the Content: How Rules Are Communicated Matters to Administrative Burden”
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data supporting the findings of this study are publicly available in the Harvard Dataverse at: https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/S4OJJD. References 1991. “The Theory of Planned Behavior.” Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 50, no. 2: 179–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/0749-5978(91)90020-T. , and . 2024.
Preoperative CT-Based Planning for Unilateral Pedicle Approach PVP Reduces Cement Leakage and Improves Radiological Outcomes in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Introduction Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) are a common and debilitating consequence of systemic osteoporosis, primarily affecting the elderly population.1 OVCF is defined as a reduction in vertebral body height due to decreased bone density, typically presenting with acute back pain, restricted spinal mobility, and in severe cases, spinal deformities such as kyphosis, which significantly impair patients’ quality of life.2,3 Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) has become a...
A Replication of “Emotional Responses to Bureaucratic Red Tape”
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Supporting Information Filename Description padm70068-sup-0001-Supinfo.docxWord 2007 document , 384 KB Appendix A. Fictitious policy scenario. Figure A1. Screenshots of policy promotion video. Appendix B. Experimental scenarios. Table B1. The questions included in the questionnaire. Figure B1.
Is There an Optimal Wavelength for Germicidal Ultraviolet Air Disinfection?
Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! For nearly a century, germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection has been applied for inactivation of airborne pathogens, which cause diseases after inhalation of aerosols containing them. (1−3) Although there were early attempts to widely implement GUV, (4) it has predominantly remained a specialized technique in medical contexts, mostly for tuberculosis transmission reduction.
Is There an Optimal Wavelength for Germicidal Ultraviolet Air Disinfection?
As ∼85% of the air that people inhale is indoors and typical indoor-to-outdoor O 3 ratios are ∼25% in the US, (65) indoor O 3 accounts for about half of O 3 exposure of the US population. As discussed by Xiang et al., (61) indoor O 3 exposure is a main contributor to the observed correlation between outdoor O 3 concentration and mortality.
Frontiers | Mendelian randomization and transcriptome analysis reveal depression-driven regulatory patterns of the immune microenvironment in myocardial infarction and heart failure
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Volume 17 - 2026 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1727699 This article is part of the Research TopicThe Genetic Intersection of Mental and Physical Health: Unraveling Shared Heritable Risk FactorsView all 7 articles 1 Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and mental health disorders (MHD) are among the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide, consistently occupying a central position in the global disease spectrum (1, 2).
Copper-Photocatalyzed Selective α-C(sp3)-H Sulfonylation of Amides with Sodium Sulfinates via 1,5-Hydrogen Atom Transfer
Cite Jump to ExpandCollapse ArticleSeptember 16, 2025 Copper-Photocatalyzed Selective α-C(sp3)-H Sulfonylation of Amides with Sodium Sulfinates via 1,5-Hydrogen Atom Transfer Click to copy article linkArticle link copied! Ben Ma* Ben Ma College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China *Email: [email protected] Min Ma Min Ma College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China Tianle Zhang Tianle...
Mismatch between warning information and protective behavior: Why experts + AI < 2?
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest. REFERENCES , , & (2009). Factors predicting individual emergency preparedness: A multi-state analysis of 2006 BRFSS data. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science, 7(3), 317–330. https://doi.org/10.1089/bsp.2009.0022 , , , & (2020). Strengthening the information deficit model for disaster preparedness: Mediating and moderating effects of community participation.
Experimental Study on the Effects of Environmentally Friendly Composite Dust Suppressant on Soil Properties
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From Wallets to Warnings: The Impact of Disaster Loss Severity and Types on Public Disaster Protective Actions
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information References , , , et al. 2020. “Flood Disaster Preparedness: Experience and Attitude of Rural Residents in Sichuan, China.” Natural Hazards 104: 2591–2618. , , , and . 2021. “Disaster Preparedness and Cultural Factors: A Comparative Study in Romania and Malta.” Disasters 45, no. 3: 664–690. https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12433. , and . 1986.
Research on the Coupling Coordination Relationship and Spatial Equilibrium Measurement of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus System in China
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ProtRNA: A Protein-derived RNA Language Model by Cross-Modality Transfer Learning
Abstract Protein language models (PLM), such as the highly successful ESM-2, have proven to be particularly effective. However, language models designed for RNA continue to face challenges. A key question is: can the information derived from PLMs be harnessed and transferred to RNA? To investigate this, a model termed ProtRNA has been developed by cross-modality transfer learning strategy for addressing the challenges posed by RNA's limited and less conserved sequences.
Golang: Practical Cases to Use the Golang Sleep Method
When it comes to concurrent programming in Go, you may need to handle a Golang sleep or pause program execution for a specific amount of time. To accomplish this, Go provides the time package with a Sleep() method. In this guide, we'll show you how to use the Golang sleep() method in deep with examples and comments, and cover some related topics.
A Novel Strategy of Entropy Engineering at the A-Site in Spinel Oxides for Developing High-Performance SOFC Cathodes
A Novel Strategy of Entropy Engineering at the A-Site in Spinel Oxides for Developing High-Performance SOFC Cathodes Developing high-performance cathode materials for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) is crucial to advance SOFC technology. This study explores the application of an entropy engineering strategy to the A-site of ferrite spinel oxides to develop high-performance cathode materials.
Optimal Operation Strategy for Wind-Photovoltaic Power-Based Hydrogen Production Systems Considering Electrolyzer Start-Up Characteristics
1. Introduction In recent years, to effectively address the issues of global environmental pollution and the energy crisis, wind and solar energy generation systems have gradually been increasingly valued and integrated into the power systems due to their low-carbon and environmentally friendly characteristics, greatly promoting the sustainable development of the energy structure of the power system [1].
Optimal Preparation and Performance Study of Eco-Friendly Composite Chemical Dust Suppressants: A Case Study in a Construction Site in Chengdu
1. Introduction Construction operations on building sites are notorious sources of atmospheric pollution, generating varying degrees of dust pollution at different stages of construction, which adversely affects both human health and the ambient air quality [1]. Dust refers to a general term for solid particles that can persist in the air for an extended period [2]. Airborne dust often contains numerous toxic components, such as chromium, manganese, cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic, and more [3].
Increased Diabetes Complications in a Mouse Model of Oxidative Stress Due to ‘Mismatched’ Mitochondrial DNA
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Synthesis of Acylhydroquinones through Visible-Light-Mediated Hydroacylation of Quinones with α-Keto Acids
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Synthesis of Acylhydroquinones through Visible-Light-Mediated Hydroacylation of Quinones with α-Keto Acids
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Wrestling with multiple accountabilities in times of crisis: Findings from the experiences of Chinese local governments in responding to COVID‐19
Abstract enThis link goes to a English sectionesThis link goes to a Spanish sectionzhThis link goes to a Spanish section Governments around the world, when faced with a crisis, struggle to manage various legitimate accountability expectations. Our study investigated how Chinese local governments reconcile social and hierarchical accountability in managing COVID-19. We found that local governments are generally more responsive to hierarchical than social accountability.
Rapid Inactivation of Fungal Spores in Drinking Water by Far-UVC Photolysis of Free Chlorine
Effective and affordable disinfection technology is one key to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6. In this work, we develop a process by integrating Far-UVC irradiation at 222 nm with free chlorine (UV222/chlorine) for rapid inactivation of the chlorine-resistant and opportunistic Aspergillus niger spores in drinking water. The UV222/chlorine process achieves a 5.0-log inactivation of the A.
Aerobic Denitrification Promoting by Actinomycetes Coculture: Investigating Performance, Carbon Source Metabolic Characteristic, and Raw Water Restoration
RETURN TO ARTICLES ASAPPREVOccurrence, Fate, an...Occurrence, Fate, and Transport of Aquatic and Terrestrial ContaminantsNEXT Ben Ma Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resource, Environment and Ecology, MOE, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China , Wanqiu Yang Shaanxi Key Laboratory of...
Metal‐Organic Framework Supported Copper Photoredox Catalysts for Iminyl Radical‐Mediated Reactions
Introduction Over the past decades, substantial progress has been made in developing visible-light-driven catalytic organic transformations with the help of transition-metal photosensitizers,1 including the employment of photoactive ruthenium and iridium complexes for various types of radical reactions.2 While these robust precious metal catalysts have significantly changed the way of designing photoredox catalysis in organic synthesis,3 using earth-abundant and less toxic metals like copper...
Inside Beijing's New Crop of Pandemic-Era Rock-n-Roll
On a piercingly cold winter night, School Bar, a grungy Beijing rock-and-roll dive whose humble size belies its magnetic importance to Chinese rock, was already warming up. Yet, far from expectations of a small, loud, and rowdy crowd of rock aficionados, a horde of curious new fans were just beginning their journey into independent live music. There's a new generation of indie music fans in China. But are they here to stay?
Field Study and Evaluation of KrCl* Far UV‐C Device Capability for Inactivation of Phi6 Bacteriophage
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Megan Groves is the CEO and founder of Population, and Karl Linden and Hal King are Technical Advisors for Population. References 1 and (2020) A critical review on ultraviolet disinfection systems against COVID-19 outbreak: Applicability, validation, and safety considerations. ACS Photonics 7, 2941–2951. 2 (1980) Biological effects of ultraviolet radiation, IUPAB biophysics series. 1 Cambridge University Press; Cambridge, Eng, New York, 216.
Field study of early implementation of UV sources and their relative effectiveness for public health and safety
Abstract The emergence of COVID-19 and its corresponding public health burden has prompted industries to rapidly implement traditional and novel control strategies to mitigate the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, generating a surge of interest and application of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) sources as disinfection systems. With this increased attention the need to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these types of devices is paramount.
Iron-Activated Carbon Systems to Enhance Aboriginal Aerobic Denitrifying Bacterial Consortium for Improved Treatment of Micro-Polluted Reservoir Water: Performances, Mechanisms, and Implications
Although many source waterbodies face nitrogen pollution problems, the lack of organic electron donors causes difficulties when aerobic denitrifying bacteria are used to treat micro-polluted water. Different forms of iron with granular activated carbon (AC) as carriers were used to stimulate aboriginal microorganisms for the purification of micro-polluted source water.
Cobalt-Catalyzed Direct α-Hydroxymethylation of Amides with Methanol as a C1 Source
Cobalt-Catalyzed Direct α-Hydroxymethylation of Amides with Methanol as a C1 Source Herein, we reported a cobalt-catalyzed α-hydroxymethylation of amides with methanol under mild conditions. Using CoCl2·6H2O as an inexpensive and efficient catalyst, some important bioactive β-hydroxyamides were obtained in moderate to excellent yields. The developed method features wide substrate scope and good functional group tolerance.
Inactivation of Coronaviruses and Phage Phi6 from Irradiation across UVC Wavelengths
Ultraviolet (UV) devices emitting UVC irradiation (200–280 nm) have proven to be effective for virus disinfection, especially on surfaces and in air, due to their rapid effectiveness and limited to no material corrosion. Numerous studies of UV-induced inactivation focused on nonenveloped viruses. Little is known about UVC action on enveloped viruses across UVC wavelengths.
Microbiome of Drinking Water Biofilters is Influenced by Environmental Factors and Engineering Decisions but has Little Influence on the Microbiome of the Filtrate
Download Hi-Res ImageDownload to MS-PowerPointCite This:Environ. Sci. Technol. 2020, XXXX, XXX RETURN TO ARTICLES ASAPTreatment and Resour...Treatment and Resource RecoveryNEXT Ben Ma, Timothy M. LaPara Timothy M. LaPara Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, 500 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States Biotechnology Institute, University of Minnesota, 1479 Gortner Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States , and Raymond M.
Copper-catalysed ortho-selective C-H bond functionalization of phenols and naphthols with α-aryl-α-diazoesters
Copper-catalysed ortho-selective C–H bond functionalization of phenols and naphthols with α-aryl-α-diazoesters† Herein, we reported the first copper-catalyzed highly efficient C(sp2)–H functionalization of unprotected naphthols and phenols with α-aryl-α-diazoesters.
Gold-catalyzed para-selective C-H bond alkylation of benzene derivatives with donor/acceptor-substituted diazo compounds
J. Zhang, B. Ma, J. Wu and L. Liu, Chem. Commun., 2017, Accepted Manuscript , DOI: 10.1039/C7CC05649D If you are not the author of this article and you wish to reproduce material from it in a third party non-RSC publication you must formally request permission using RightsLink. Go to our Instructions for using RightsLink page for details.
Graphene-supported CoS2 Particles: an Efficient Photocatalyst for Selective Hydrogenation of Nitroaromatics in Visible Light
CoS2/graphene composite fabricated by a facile hydrothermal method exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance for selective hydrogenation of nitroaromatics to corresponding aniline employing molecule hydrogen as reducing agent under visible light irradiation (400-800 nm).
Long intergenic non-coding RNA 271 is predictive of a poorer prognosis of papillary thyroid cancer
Large numbers of lncRNAs have been identified through genome-wide transcriptome analyses21,22. A series of studies have revealed that lncRNAs can act as regulators of diverse biological functions including X-chromosome silencing23, transcription regulation24, P53 function25, and cell growth control26. Recently, roles and functions of more annotated specific lncRNAs in cancer have been characterized.
Gold-catalysed facile access to indene scaffold via sequential C-H functionalization and 5-endo-dig carbocyclization
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