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Language Network

Long arcuate fascicle in wild and captive chimpanzees as a potential structural precursor of the language network The arcuate fascicle (AF) is the main fibre tract in the brain for human language. It connects frontal and temporal language areas in the superior and middle temporal gyrus (MTG). The AF’s connection to the MTG was considered unique to humans and has influenced theories of the evolution of language. Here, using high-resolution diffusion MRI of post-mortem brains, we demonstrate that both wild and captive chimpanzees have a direct AF connection into the MTG, albeit weaker than in humans. This finding challenges the notion of a strictly human-specific AF morphology and suggests that language-related neural specialisation in humans likely evolved through gradual evolutionary strengthening of a pre-existing connection, rather than arising de novo. It is likely that this neural architecture supporting complex communication was already present in the last common ancestor of homin...
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Inference Techniques

Combining type inference techniques for semi-automatic UML generation from Pharo code This paper explores how to reconstruct  UML  diagrams from dynamically typed languages such as Smalltalk, which do not use explicit type information. This lack of information makes traditional methods for extracting associations difficult. It addresses the need for automated techniques, particularly in legacy software systems, to facilitate their transformation into modern technologies, focusing on Smalltalk as a  case study  due to its extensive industrial legacy and modern adaptations like Pharo.  We propose a way to create  UML  diagrams from Smalltalk code, focusing on using type inference to determine UML associations. For optimal outcomes for large-scale software systems, we recommend combining different type inference methods in an automatic or semi-automatic way. We addressed the challenge of generating UML models from Pharo, a dynamically typed Smalltalk-bas...
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Boundary Dataset

An open retail boundary dataset for South Korea using open data and computer vision technique Although delineating retail boundaries is important to explore and comprehend the dynamics of the retail sector, it is hard to find studies specifically addressing it in the South Korean context. This study fills this gap by proposing new retail boundaries across South Korea. To achieve this goal, we employed a variety of retailers and building datasets and proposed a unique computer vision-based framework with a deep ensemble voting technique. As a result, we delineated 6,636 distinct retail boundaries that were validated against existing reference retail boundaries. These newly delineated retail boundaries provide valuable insights for researchers, governments, and other relevant stakeholders by enhancing their understanding of retail geography. This dataset can be used as a foundational resource for analyses on topics such as pandemic recovery, retail gentrification, and the resilience of ...
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Advancements in Transportation

Technological Advancements in Transportation and Logistics: Exploring Circular Economy Principles through Bibliometric Insights Transportation and logistics sectors face increasing challenges due to resource depletion, population growth, and socio-environmental crises, requiring sustainable solutions. Circular economy (CE) principles offer a framework for enhancing resource efficiency and reducing waste. This study employs a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to explore CE-related challenges in transportation and logistics. A total of 350 scholarly articles (2000 – February 2025) from the Scopus® database were analyzed using citation, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence analyses. Findings reveal a significant rise in research over the past 24 years, with a surge from 2017 to 2024. China, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and India emerged as leading contributors to scientific literature in this domain. Key technologies, including the internet ...
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Effects of Internet

Effects of internet-based digital health interventions on the physical activity and quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Purpose The recent trend of Internet-based digital health interventions has driven researchers to implement them to promote physical activity (PA) and improve patients’ health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of Internet-based digital health interventions on PA and quality of life (QoL) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. Methods We searched for relevant studies investigating the effects of internet-based digital health interventions published until Dec. 2022 in electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CEPS) according to PRISMA guidelines. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist was used to examine the quality of the included studies. We performed the fixed and random effects model for meta-analysi...
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Role of Robots

Robots, trade and production networks: the role of robots in shaping trade competitiveness in East Asia This study examines how the rise of industrial robots affects trade and production networks in East Asia. Declining robot costs have led to increased adoption across countries, particularly in those with high labor costs or where production is capital-intensive. This includes not only developed economies but also several emerging ones experiencing rising labor costs. A Ricardian-based gravity model reveals convergence in absolute advantage: developing countries have upgraded their industrial technologies, thereby narrowing the technological gap with advanced economies. In contrast, under comparative advantage, developing countries are losing traditional labor cost advantages. The study suggests that robotization has become a strategic response to rising costs. Despite the growth of automation, there is limited evidence of reshoring. Trade in both final goods and intermediate inputs ...
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Satellite Signature

Satellite signature-based evidence in exploring sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia Identifying administrative sub-districts vulnerable to hyperthermia is critical in formulating transparent policies based on comprehensive, area-wide data. However, previous studies have yet to use satellite imagery to explore administrative sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia in a local-specific community setting. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate whether the area-wide land surface temperature retrieved from thermal satellite imagery can be an indirect indicator to explore administrative sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia. Landsat 8 satellite data were used to retrieve the area-wide land surface temperature. Daegu metropolitan city considered the representative heatwave city in South Korea, was examined to explore the sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia. Administrative sub-districts with a high concentration of low-income residents who cannot operate air conditioning duri...
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