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Jannik Sinner through to Shanghai Masters final; Aryna Sabalenka rallies over Gauff at Wuhan

Victory ensured Sinner will be the ATP year-end No. 1. He is the first Italian to achieve that feat.




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Self-regulated learning strategies for success in an online first-year chemistry course

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00159A, Paper
Langanani Rakhunwana, Angelique Kritzinger, Lynne Alison Pilcher
During their first year of study at university, many students encounter challenges in developing learning strategies that align with success in the courses in which they are enrolled. The emergence...
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Superior energy storage properties in SrTiO3-based dielectric ceramics through all-scale hierarchical architecture

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1732-1740
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01965A, Communication
Chengyang Zuo, Jialing Xu, Shilin Yang, Zhiqin Cao, Hongtao Yu, Jingsong Liu, Xianhua Wei
Improving the energy storage performance of SrTiO3-based ceramics through all-scale architectures combining the effects of atomic-level doping, nanoscale domain engineering, submicroscale grain size regulation, and sample thinning.
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A UV non-hydrogen pure selenite nonlinear optical material for achieving balanced properties through framework-optimized structural transformation

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1704-1709
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01790G, Communication
Peng-Fei Li, Chun-Li Hu, Jiang-Gao Mao, Fang Kong
NCS NaLu(SeO3)2 was designed by framework-optimized structural transformation from CS NaGa(SeO3)2. NaLu(SeO3)2 exhibits large SHG responses, a wide band gap, a short UV cut-off edge, high LIDT, sufficient birefringence and high thermal stability.
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Ultra-high piezoelectric properties and ultra-high Curie temperature of Li/Ce-doped La2Ti2O7 ceramics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02098C, Communication
Manjing Tang, Zhi Tan, Jie Xing, Hao Chen, Xinji Yang, Hongjiang Li, Wen Zhang, Jianguo Zhu
Li/Ce dual doping strategy induces local heterogeneity via ion size and charge differences, the modified La2Ti2O7 ceramics exhibit significantly enhanced piezoelectric performance, resistivity, and ultra-high TC.
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Unlock flow-type reversible aqueous Zn–CO2 batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00219A, Communication
Muhammad Kashif Aslam, Herui Wang, Zhihao Nie, Sheng Chen, Qiang Li, Jingjing Duan
A flow-type reversible aqueous Zn–CO2 battery using a Pd/SnO2@C cathode catalyst has been assembled and demonstrates an ultra-high power density.
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Time-averaged atomic volume spectrum: locating and identifying vacancies

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00140K, Communication
YongQuan Wu, Hao Wang, JiaHao Fu, BoYang Zhang, Xu Zhao, Kai Zhang
We developed the TAVS method to accurately locate and fully identify vacancies based on a new concept of the atomic cage enwrapping vacancies. This flexible method is believed to be applicable to any type of vacancy in any type of material.
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Transforming Patterned Defects into Dynamic Poly-Regional Topographies in Liquid Crystal Oligomers

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00131A, Communication
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Yuxin You, Youssef Golestani, Dirk J. Broer, Tinghong Yang, Guofu Zhou, Robin L. B. Selinger, Dong Yuan, Danqing Liu
We create high-aspect-ratio dynamic poly-regional surface topographies in a coating of a main-chain liquid crystal oligomer network (LCON). The topographies form at the topological defects in the director pattern organized...
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Electrochemical modulation of mechanical properties of glycolated polythiophenes

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,2021-2031
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01827J, Communication
Open Access
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Ilaria Abdel Aziz, Johannes Gladisch, Chiara Musumeci, Maximilian Moser, Sophie Griggs, Christina J. Kousseff, Magnus Berggren, Iain McCulloch, Eleni Stavrinidou
This work investigates the changes in the mechanical properties of glycolated polythiophenes induced by electrochemical addressing and by electrolyte concentration, due to its ability to stabilize water.
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A reflection on ‘The synthesis, structure and electronic properties of a lead-free hybrid inorganic–organic double perovskite (MA)2KBiCl6 (MA = methylammonium)’

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1832-1837
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90029D, Commentary
Anthony K. Cheetham, Paul D. Bristowe, Satoshi Tominaka, Fengxia Wei
Cheetham et al. reflect on one of their first Materials Horizons papers (Mater. Horiz., 2016, https://doi.org/10.1039/C6MH00053C) published in the journal and discuss how their work may have influenced the research field.
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Zhengbao Yang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1830-1831
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90031F, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Not Just Art, an initiative by city-based Youth4Jobs brings hope to the artists with disabilities

A celebration of arts and abilities




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Children’s books illustrators Canato Jimo and Pankaj Saikia are bringing the Northeast alive with their stories

Moving away from folktale retellings and mythology, the duo shows children navigating mundane everyday issues




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Madras Week | Pose at one of Chennai’s oldest photo studios, thriving since 1930 despite the age of selfies

From glass negatives to daguerreotype cameras, 92-year-old Sathyam Studios in Mylapore is a testament to Madras’ rich history with photography



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Seven galleries, seven days, one roof: Delhi Contemporary Art Week 2022

Galleries Blueprint 12, Exhibit 320, Gallery Espace, Latitude 28, Nature Morte, Shrine Empire and Vadehra Art Gallery are all set to galvanise the contemporary art scene in the Capital




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Bihar Museum’s ‘Women and Deities’ exhibition is drawing visitors with its wide-ranging display cutting across centuries and material

The display was launched as part of the museum’s Foundation Day celebrations in August




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Chennai gets a new community art centre. It is one of India’s affordable galleries

Chennai gets a new community art centre, set between printing, framing and canvas stores. Putting access at the forefront, it is also one of India’s affordable galleries




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French artist Olivia de Bona showcases the possibilities of wall art at her exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram

Olivia’s works were showcased at Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum as part of the second edition of Wall Art Festival




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A world of new possibilities in the Tarab Khan exhibition at Gurugram’s camera museum

Titled ‘At the Gates of Talbosh’, the paintings at Museo Camera offer an escape from reality and create a new world




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When Tillotama Shome thinks of Irrfan Khan | An excerpt from Shubhra Gupta’s new book, Irrfan: A Life in Movies

Film critic Shubhra Gupta engages with members of the cinema fraternity to unearth little-known facets of the late actor’s life and personality in her new book




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Pride Month | Of allies like Ujjal Dosanjh

Let’s not forget those who stand up for LGBTQIA+ rights even when they don’t necessarily have to




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Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity

In a parliamentary democratic system, making political parties the accused in serious criminal cases is a problem-fraught one




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New migrant realities in Karnataka’s gig sector

In the context of the broader ramifications of Karnataka’s local employment law, five State-level reports from the southern States — on the Editorial and Opinion Pages — on labour conditions on the ground. In Karnataka, social security schemes which demand domicile status could be ignorant of the migrant realities of today




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The collapse of categories and post-individualism

Gender debates appear to be deepening social fragmentation in the West




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An obsession with ranking is harming India’s universities

The metrics-focused system has created a situation which implies that education is a market rather than a citizen’s right and the state’s duty




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Indian, Pak. communities make common cause in U.S. election

‘Both have a shared goal — to prevent Trump from becoming the next President’




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National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’ denies getting fake Pakistan citizenship card

Sharbat Gula gained worldwide fame in 1984 after her photo, with piercing green eyes, was published on the cover of “National Geographic” magazine




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Pakistan media accuses 8 Indian mission staffers of ‘anti-Pakistan activities’

The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau.




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Pakistan’s polity doesn’t have capacity to sustain normal ties with India: Menon

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.




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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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High anxiety among Asian allies of U.S.




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‘Important first step taken to resolve fisheries conflict’

Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.




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Families ripped apart in Balochistan sufi shrine attack

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".




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India denies Pak. claims of submarine intrusion




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Bodies of Karachi airport attack militants to be exhumed

Three men are facing trial before an anti-terrorism court for allegedly providing logistic support, funds and weapons to the attackers.




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Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh dies

The actor's son, Maha Delhi Ganesh, told reporters that his father had age-related ailments and that he was under treatment




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Dhaka says payments to Indian energy companies being done in a planned manner

HC appointed Committee looking into 11 contracts including Adani Power




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Fight for family legacies dominate Karnataka by-polls

Corruption allegations have added a layer of complexity to the electoral battle with the release of the John Michael D’Cunha Commission report




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Malabar Chamber of Commerce calls for improved rail facilities in Kozhikode




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Kerala Literature Festival to have speakers from 15 countries

The festival will be held from January 23 to 26, 2025, at the Kozhikode beach; over 6,00,000 visitors are expected this year




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Woman dies after falling from moving train




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Work Tasks That Can Be Done From Home: Evidence on Variation Within & Across Occupations and Industries [electronic journal].




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Women's Empowerment, the Gender Gap in Desired Fertility, and Fertility Outcomes in Developing Countries [electronic journal].




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Why are Average Hours Worked Lower in Richer Countries? [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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Who is in for a Party and for What? Party Identities, Selection of Politicians and Policies [electronic journal].




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Who Benefits When Firms Game Corrective Policies? [electronic journal].




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When is foreign exchange intervention effective? Evidence from 33 countries [electronic journal].




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When Correspondence Studies Fail to Detect Hiring Discrimination [electronic journal].




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What Option Prices tell us about the ECB's Unconventional Monetary Policies [electronic journal].




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What kind of EU fiscal capacity? Evidence from a randomized survey experiment in five European countries in times of corona [electronic journal].