Mohamed ElKashouty^1,*, Mohd Yawar Ali Khan^1,*, Samyah Salem Refadah²

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 161-177, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.079702 - 30 April 2026

Abstract Water scarcity is a significant challenge in arid and semi-arid countries, underscoring the importance of thoroughly studying groundwater resources. Egypt, especially in the Darb El-Arbaein region of the southern Western Desert, faces various water challenges and relies primarily on groundwater from the Nubian Sandstone aquifer. Proper management of this groundwater is essential for addressing these challenges. The study examines the spatial and temporal variations in the hydrogeochemistry of the Nubian sandstone aquifer. Data collected from the aquifer’s monitoring network include key hydrogeochemical parameters, such as total dissolved solid (TDS) and piezometric heads, over different periods.… More >

Xiufeng Fei¹, Jian Liu^1,2, Dianhang Wei^1,*, Xiaosong Zhang^1,2,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.076167 - 30 April 2026

Abstract Thermal-transfer printing technology has gained widespread adoption in small-format printing devices owing to its fast printing speed, good image quality, and environmental sustainability. However, scaling this technology to large-format printing equipment remains challenging, primarily because the internal heat transfer mechanisms in the large-scale thermal-transfer printing head (TPH) are not yet fully understood. This knowledge gap limits further optimization of device design. A two-dimensional model was established to numerically investigate the internal heat transfer within the thermal-transfer printing head under pulse heating conditions. The simulations reveal that the internal temperature distribution adopts a star-like pattern, driven More >

Artem N. Kotov^*, Aleksandr A. Starostin, Aleksandr L. Gurashkin

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.074926 - 30 April 2026

Abstract Dynamic methods for creating a superheated state of liquids and tracking their decay are presented. These methods allow relaxation characteristics of short-lived metastable states to be investigated across a wide range of temperatures and pressures. The relaxation of a medium is studied by a “probe” action after a short “pump” pulse. The concentration of the pump pulse in time and space allows the synchronization and localization of means for recording fast-flowing processes. Our aim was to carry out a brief review of methods for studying pulsed thermal processes in a superheated liquid based on the… More >

Damilola Olofintuyi, Ayesha Siddika, Abdollah Monfared, Hong Zhang, Jennifer Smith^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.079971 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of overlapping abiotic stresses, making cross-tolerance a critical component of plant resilience. While single stress responses have been extensively characterized, plants in natural and agricultural environments frequently encounter simultaneous or sequential stresses such as drought–heat, light–drought, and drought–salinity, which trigger nonadditive and often unpredictable physiological outcomes that vary with stress intensity, timing, and species. This review synthesizes current understanding of the mechanisms underlying cross-tolerance, emphasizing how contradictory signals, stress timing, and physiological integration shape plant responses under combined stress. We highlight how stomatal regulation, leaf energy balance,… More >

Saleh Al-Maaqar^1,2,3,*, Bassam Al-Johny^1,*, Majed Al-Shaeri^1,3, Lara Al-Johny⁴, Adel Qumusani¹, Zakia Albalawy¹, Djadjiti Namla^1,3,5,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.077998 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Staphylococcal meningitis, a severe infection of the meninges, highlights the urgent need for new strategies to combat Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infections. In this study, ethanolic leaf extracts of Coleus forskohlii were evaluated for their antibacterial potential against clinical S. aureus isolates associated with meningitis. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified 15 phytochemical compounds, two of which—urs-12-en-28-ol (CID 22213452) and petroselaidic acid (CID 5282754) showed promising binding affinities (−7.5 and −5.9 kcal/mol, respectively) against S. aureus protein (30S ribosomal subunit) in molecular docking studies. In vitro assays confirmed the antibacterial activity of the crude extract, with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) More >

Edilma Alves da Silva¹, João Batista Costa Neto¹, Silvana Nunes Barreto¹, Matheus Henrique de Souza Alencar¹, Maria Valdiglezia de Mesquita Arruda², Daise Feitoza da Rocha², Salvador Barros Torres², Francisco Vanies da Silva Sá^3,*, Kleane Targino Oliveira Pereira², Cynthia Cavalcanti de Albuquerque¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.077713 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Salt stress attenuators assist seed germination by reducing the effects of osmotic and ionic stress, y promoting water uptake, they stabilize enzymes and enhance metabolic tolerance, resulting in higher germination rates and more uniform early development. This study evaluates the effects of applying salt stress attenuators on the germination and seedling formation of O. basilicum as a pre-germination treatment. Two cultivars, Limoncino (tolerant) and Genaro de Menta (sensitive), were subjected to pre-germination treatments combining salt stress with a stress-attenuating agent: no pre-germination treatment and no salt stress; salt stress (6.98 dS m⁻¹ NaCl); hydropriming + salt stress;… More >

Pablo Luna^1,*, Lidia Losada², Débora Rodrigo-Ruiz³, Alba Rodríguez-Donaire¹, Javier Cejudo¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078092 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: There is a growing global concern regarding mental health and well-being in educational settings, especially in contexts of socio-educational exclusion. Active educational interventions offer an effective approach to enhance students’ mental health and personal and social well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a psychosocial intervention program based on the Sports Education model (SEM) on subjective well-being (positive and negative affect) and externalizing problems (aggressiveness, hyperactivity, and behavioral problems) in youth students from a highly vulnerable socio-cultural community belonging to an ethnic minority with significant socio-educational support needs associated with socio-educational exclusion. Methods:… More >

Yao-Chung Cheng^1,2, Der-Fa Chen^3,*, Kai-Jie Chen⁴, Kun-Yi Chen⁵, Wen-Ling Ke⁶, Xie-Chuan Qiu⁶, Min-Han Chung⁶

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077564 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Smartphone addiction has become a salient mental health concern among university students. Although the Big Five personality traits are associated with problematic smartphone use, less is known about the psychological mechanisms linking personality to addictive smartphone behavior. This study examined whether mindfulness functions as a self-regulatory mechanism linking personality traits to smartphone addiction. Method: A cross-sectional survey was administered to Taiwanese university students (N = 665). Partial least squares structural equation modeling with bootstrapping was used to test direct and indirect associations among the Big Five traits, mindfulness, and smartphone addiction. Results: Mindfulness was negatively associated… More >

Hanna Ahrnberg^1,*, Kaija Appelqvist-Schmidlechner², Pekka Mustonen¹, Sari Fröjd³, Katja Aktan-Collan¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077244 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Positive Youth Development is an evidence-based, holistic approach that underlines adolescents’ strengths, competence, and interests instead of deficits, thus promoting psychosocial well-being in adolescents. This study aims to explore adolescents’ perceived impacts of the Finnish service-learning program “Gutsy Go”, which is based on a Positive Youth Development approach. Methods: The program educates 8th-grade comprehensive school students to perform good deeds in their communities and enhances adolescents’ psychosocial well-being. Focus group interviews were conducted two to three weeks after the program week with 61 program participants. The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Four broad More >

Zizhen Wang, Shitian Su^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076161 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Structural and cognitive social capital are increasingly recognized as key factors influencing mental well-being. In China, older adults from minority groups often experience different levels of network support, trust, and social connection compared with their Han counterparts. These differences may contribute to the mental health gap observed between the two groups. This study aims to examine how structural and cognitive social capital are associated with mental health outcomes among Han and minority older adults in China, and to assess the extent to which these dimensions of social capital explain mental health disparities between the two… More >