This study develops and validates a multidimensional framework of security culture tailored to AI-enabled decision-making in public administration and higher education. Drawing on a mixed-methods design combining qualitative elicitation, psychometric validation, structural equation modeling, and experimental testing, the research identifies five interrelated cultural dimensions: role clarity and accountability in human–AI collaboration, psychological safety to contest AI outputs, awareness of bias and corrective routines, disciplined use of explanations, and an ethical climate. Results show that a strong AI-aware security culture enhances cyber situational awareness, which in turn improves trust calibration between human confidence and algorithmic reliability, ultimately leading to higher decision quality. Experimental evidence demonstrates that explanation-rich interfaces increase accuracy, efficiency, and calibration, while accountability cues strengthen policy adherence and reduce reliance errors. The study also introduces governance key performance indicators (KPIs) that embed cultural and behavioral insights into auditable management frameworks. Findings highlight that secure and effective reliance on AI requires not only technical integration but also human-centered culture, transparent interfaces, ethical norms, and institutionalized governance mechanisms. The proposed framework advances both theory and practice by offering a validated, transferable tool for diagnosing, developing, and auditing security culture in the era of AI.
The effects of intercritical annealing (IA) temperature and manganese content on austenite formation and stability in medium-Mn steels were investigated using combined computational and experimental approaches. Three steels containing 3, 4, and 5 wt
We present a quantum-assisted protocol that provides a confidential data channel under the assumption of pre-shared keys. The pre-shared key can be reused across multiple sessions, reducing the cost of fresh key generation. The protocol does not require an authenticated classical feedback channel during execution. Confidentiality is ensured by the physical properties of quantum states and information-theoretic preprocessing using polar codes within the Wyner wiretap framework. The construction avoids entanglement and quantum memories, enabling deployment with current hardware. Due to the physics of quantum communication, the protocol is point-to-point with limited throughput, but is suitable for high-assurance, moderate-rate applications.
Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gained significant attention as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage systems owing to their low cost, environmental friendliness, and inherent safety, and have become a key focus of both academic research and industrial development strategies. However, significant challenges must be resolved, such as suboptimal charge kinetics, inadequate electrode structural stability, and complicated and costly manufacturing methods, prior to achieving meaningful advancements. Building on this foundation, this review offers a comprehensive overview of electrode materials, beginning with the fundamental factors that influence their electrochemical performance, such as electronic conductivity, ion diffusion pathways, structural stability, redox activity, and surface/interface characteristics. A clear understanding of these parameters is essential for guiding the rational design and optimization of high-performance electrodes for ZIBs. Secondly, we critically assess the current progress, identify persistent limitations, and explore potential strategies to overcome the challenges in achieving long-term cycling stability and fast reaction kinetics. Detailed analyses of structural engineering approaches, electrochemical behavior, and zinc-ion storage mechanisms across diverse material systems are presented to provide deep insights into the design principles driving next-generation AZB development. Finally, we also included a comprehensive outlook on the future development of ZIBs by identifying critical challenges and promising opportunities to drive their rapid progress and extensive practical deployment in the field.
