Background: This paper explores equilibrium configurations and stability characteristics within the framework of the cusp catastrophe. Methodology: The study employs discriminant analysis of the governing cubic equilibrium equation to classify the number and nature of steady states as functions of control parameters. Stability conditions are derived using derivative-based criteria, and the bifurcation set is constructed to partition the parameter space into regions of distin...

Dynamical System 

Maxillary defects represent a major challenge in maxillofacial prosthodontics because of their anatomical, functional, esthetic, and psychological consequences. These defects most commonly result from surgical resection of tumors involving the upper aerodigestive tract. The resulting oro-sinusal communication compromises essential functions such as mastication, speech, swallowing, and respiration. Prosthetic rehabilitation with an obturator prosthesis remains the gold standard therapeutic approa...

Dentistry 

Housing design, which has become highly complex, requires integrated approaches that combine functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics in residential buildings. The central focus of bioclimatic design is passive thermal comfort. In Madagascar, the use of such systems in housing is minimal. In a bioclimatic home, climate control makes optimal use of solar radiation and natural air circulation. This concept is based on the bioclimatic profile. This profile is described by bioclimatic variables...

Atmospheric Sciences 

Objectives: Limb amputation is a life-altering event that imposes significant physical and psychosocial burdens. While prosthetic provision is the primary rehabilitative intervention, empirical data regarding its longitudinal impact on Quality of Life (QoL) in North-Eastern Nigeria remains scarce. This study aimed to quantify the multi-dimensional QoL shifts in amputees following prosthetic fitting at a regional tertiary facility. Methodology: A longitudinal comparative study was c...

Occupational Health 

This study explored the personal narratives and professional experiences of Filipino teachers working in Bureau of Indian Education and tribally controlled schools across the Navajo Nation during School Year 2024-2025. Using qualitative narrative inquiry, data were gathered from 15 Filipino teachers through in-depth semi-structured interviews and written narrative reflections, then analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis. The findings revealed that participants initially en...

Pedagogy  Sociology 

The successful dissemination of the Lu Yu Ancient Road involves multiple aspects, including cultural resource exploration, content format innovation, media channel operation, and psychological engagement with users. Faced with challenges such as insufficient material carriers, repetitive content narratives, and overly singular dissemination channels, the dissemination of the ancient road must shift from a one-way output approach to a user-centric mindset, reconstructing its communication logic w...

Culture  Journalism and Communication 

The present study aimed to determine the growth rate and feed conversion ratio of F3 hybrid chickens of the Black Australorp breed during the growth stage and to assess the effect of partial substitution of soybean meal with Azolla pinnata meal at this stage. The experiment was conducted at PK 7 on the former Buta Road, Avenue Forescom, Bloc Motumbe, Plateau Boyoma district, Makiso commune, Kisangani city, DR Congo, located at 0?33'44.76492"N and 25?13'27.23628"E, at an altitude of 395.9 ...

Agricultural Science 

This research paper examined the impact of organisational culture on employee turnover intention at selected major commercial bank in Zambia whose turnover had increased by 12 percent in the year 2020 to 16 percent in 2023. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach where 266 employees were interviewed through the use of survey data and 10 key informants were interviewed to determine the effect of communication, leadership, recognition, motivation, and alignment of values on retention. The resul...

Medical Education 

Taking the mortise-and-tenon structure in Chinese Buddhist architecture as an example, this study explores in depth the translation strategies for terms related to the mortise-and-tenon structure in Chinese Buddhist architecture. Through an analysis of relevant terms, the study proposes translation strategies including literal translation and transliteration with annotations, and illustrates them with specific cases. The aim is to provide a reference for the study of translating Chinese Buddhist...

Linguistics 

Introduction: Prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients remains a challenge in the context of the increasing digitalization of dentistry. In complete removable dentures, limitations are encountered, particularly when using intraoral scanners, due to the absence of stable anatomical landmarks, the difficulty of estimating tissue depressibility, and the need to record both anatomical and functional impressions. Objective: To evaluate the contribution of artificial intelligence...

Dentistry