Elsevier, Chem, Volume 12, 12 February 2026
The bioorthogonal ligation between isonitriles and azomethine imines (AMIs)—the AMI-isonitrile ligation—combines exquisite chemoselectivity with a stable ligation product, a small molecular reporter, and a pH-dependent rate. In this work, we tailored the modular structure of the dipolar AMI to increase Brønsted basicity and electrophilicity. These additive structural modifications increased the ligation rate by more than two orders of magnitude to 14 M−1s−1 at pH 7, 140 M−1s−1 at pH 6, and >1,000 M−1s−1 at pH 5.
Elsevier, Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 10, February 2026
Background: Optimal nutrition for lactating mothers has remained at the top of the health policy agendas of many developing countries because of the consensus that it is an effective channel for achieving positive maternal and child health outcomes. Objectives: This study draws on the socio-ecological theory to explore barriers and enablers of healthy eating among lactating mothers in the Wa West District of Ghana.
Elsevier, Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 32, February 2026
Objectives In medicine, women constitute a large proportion of the workforce but remain underrepresented in senior positions. Scientific conferences, critical for career advancement, reflect these inequities, with prior studies documenting gender gaps in invited speakers. However, less attention has been given to audience engagement, such as asking questions or making comments, which also enhances professional visibility.
Elsevier, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Volume 70, February 2026
Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a major public health problem in the U.S., particularly given higher rates among disadvantaged communities. This study examined the impact of minimum wage policies on hypertensive and other obstetric disorders in a population-based setting. Methods: This analysis used U.S. national, state-level data from the 1992–2019 Global Burden of Disease study to estimate the associations between changes in state-level minimum wages and the incidence of maternal hypertensive and other obstetric disorders.
Elsevier, Surface and Coatings Technology, Volume 522, 15 February 2026
The biomechanical behavior and corrosion phenomena of porous metallic implants can compromise their clinical success. This work proposes modifying the surface of c.p. titanium scaffolds manufactured by 3D-printing (Direct Ink Writing), depositing a thin film of a β-Ti alloy (Ti-35Nb-7Zr-5Ta) using the High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS) technique. The versatility of this technique has enabled the fabrication of conformal coatings with uniform thickness, excellent adhesion, a nanorough surface, and a homogeneous columnar distribution.
Elsevier, Surface and Coatings Technology, Volume 522, 15 February 2026
This study analyzes hydrogen production using photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting methods for Ga-doped ZnO electrodes coated on stainless steel. Physical electrochemistry, electrochemical impedance, hydrogen production, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses are performed on uncoated, undoped ZnO-coated, and Ga-doped ZnO-coated electrodes. The parameters of the best-coated electrode obtained by chronoamperometry (CA) analysis are as follows: the electrode is immersed in a dip-coating bath for 4 s, is coated five times, and has a doping ratio of 1%.
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Electoral Studies, Volume 100, April 2026, 103057
This article challenges the assumption that mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral systems independently select candidates across tiers, showing that decentralized candidate selection in Germany links both tiers and limits women's representation. It finds that barriers women face in single-member districts persist in the proportional tier, undermining MMP's expected advantage for female candidates.
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Future Smart Cities: A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Living, Volume , 1 January 2026
Waste-to-Energy (WTE) is a potential sustainable renewable energy source for Libya's Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management. The current waste management approach involves collecting and dumping waste in landfills. According to a research study, Libya is exploring the use of Waste Treatment Empowerment as a source of renewable energy to meet its electricity demand and offer an alternative to landfill-based waste management. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Benghazi City's WTE facility's ability to satisfy the city's power needs and offer an alternative to landfill-based waste management. Mass-burn incineration was used to create a situation for WTE use, revealing that Benghazi could produce about 20 MW of electricity through a WTE facility by 2030 using the incineration scenario.
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Climate Change, Public Health, and Regional Security in the Indo-Pacific: From Mitigation to Adaptation, Volume , 1 January 2026
Energy security is closely related to national security, particularly in the realm of energy production and consumption as well as energy transformation capacity (e.g., refinement and storage capabilities). Similarly, environmental and climate and health security have been identified as key drivers of national security and associated national resilience indicators. We explore these dynamics with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region and present potential methods of reconciling competing priorities to ensure regional stability and security.
