Wenshu Zhuang^1,#, Guangyang Jin^1,#, Yiting Zou¹, Zhong Bian¹, Dong Xie¹, Shuwei Zhang¹, Hadi Yeilaghi¹, Liangliang Yu³, Muiyun Wong⁴, Xiaolei Fan^1,2, Dongsheng Zhao^1,2, Qiaoquan Liu^1,2, Lin Zhang^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2737-2754, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.054649 - 30 November 2024

Abstract Panicle size is one of the important factors in shaping yield potential in rice, but it shows plasticity in different environments, which leads to yield fluctuation. Variations in panicle size among varieties are largely determined by quantitative trait loci (QTLs). QTL analysis could elaborate on the environmental impact on trait plasticity using nearly isogenic lines (NILs) of different QTLs. Two QTLs, ipa1-2D and qPL6 are identified to have pleiotropic contributions to panicle size and plant architecture, but their responses to different growth conditions are still unclear. In this study, we developed NILs harboring a single locus… More >

Shih-Chun Liao¹, I-Ling Chang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012885

Abstract In this work, a new deep learning (DL) approach for the bandgap optimization of 1-D phononic crystal will be reported. The unit cell of the phononic crystal is composed of 4 layers with 3 materials, i.e., concrete, soil and rubber. A deep learning model is trained to replace the computationally demanding traditional solvers for the bandgap calculation of 1-D phononic crystals. Four variables, including material properties and layer thicknesses, will be taken into account. The predicted bandgap by the trained model is compared with that calculated by transfer matrix in order to check the accuracy More >

Hexin Yue¹, Cian Vyas^1,2,*, Paulo Bartolo^1,2,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011598

Abstract Peripheral nerve injury can result in significant motor or sensory impairment. Traditional treatments have certain drawbacks and often result in suboptimal clinical results. To overcome these limitations, tissue engineering and bioprinting technologies are promising approaches for manufacturing nerve guidance conduits (NGCs). NGCs are tubular biostructures that bridge the nerve injury site, provide an appropriate microenvironment, and promote peripheral nerve regeneration by guiding axonal growth. The architecture of NGCs needs to mimic the morphology of natural peripheral nerves by designing their topology to regulate nerve cell behaviours. Topographic guidance cues are an effective element in improving… More >

Yu-Ting Huang^1,#, Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu^2,#, Emma Sethina Adjaottor^3,*, Frimpong-Manso Addo³, Mark D. Griffiths⁴, Amir H. Pakpour⁵, Chung-Ying Lin^1,6,7,8,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.11, pp. 875-885, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057049 - 28 November 2024

Abstract Background: The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) instruments and their correlation with psychological distress and time spent on Internet activities among university students in Ghana. Methods: In the present cross-sectional survey design study, 520 participants (35.96% female) were recruited with a mean age of 19.55 years (SD = 1.94) from several university departments (i.e., Behavioral Sciences, Materials Engineering, Nursing and Midwifery, and Biochemistry and Biotechnology) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) between 19 July and 04 August, 2023. Participants completed a survey that included the following… More >

Yuhang Li^1,*, Jin Nan¹, Yang Wang¹, Yafei Yin¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.013412

Abstract As a new type of electronic device, stretchable bio-integrated devices are generally composed of inorganic functional components, stretchable interconnected structures, soft biocompatible substrates and encapsulations, and have wide adaptability to a variety of complex surfaces of soft biological tissues. The small size of functional components, the thin substrate thickness, and poor thermal conductivity can easily lead to thermal burns caused by local temperature concentration in biological tissues. The unique microstructure characteristics and biological thermal characteristics of biological tissues make the heat transfer behavior of integrated devices in biological tissues significantly different from the traditional Fourier… More >

Mianheng Lai¹, R. Q. Lu¹, Fengming Ren^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012824

Abstract Coral aggregates have become a promising alternative to natural coarse aggregates in the offshore construction projects. In this paper, seawater sea-sand coral aggregates concrete (SSCAC) with 4 basic materials: cement, seawater, sea-sands and coral aggregates was produced. By adding various minerals fly ash (FA) and limestone powder (LSP) to partially replace cement, the performance of SSCAC can be improved while reducing the carbon dioxide emission. Due to the higher chloride ion content of SSCAC, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) was used to confined SSCAC instead of the traditional steel to solve the corrosion problem. This paper conducted More >

Wei Xia^1,*, Ximao Zhong¹, Jianwei Song¹, Shuling Hu¹, Shengping Shen¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012814

Abstract Panel flutter is an aeroelastic phenomenon characterized with thermo-mechanical coupling and geometric nonlinearity. In high speed air vehicles, panel flutter introduces violent vibration of the skin structures and leads to structural failure with fatigue cracks. When functionally graded materials (FGM) are adopted as the thermal isolator on high speed vehicles, the thermo-mechanical performance of skin panels is increased while the panel flutter is affected by the asymmetry. It is of great interest to study the nonlinear phenomenon of FGM panel flutter.
In this work, an aeroelastic model of preheated FGM panels are established. The Mindlin plate… More >

Zhen Zou^1,2, Fengxiang Xu^1,2,*, Yifan Zhu^1,2, Xiaoqiang Niu^1,2, Xiao Geng^1,2

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011093

Abstract Honeycomb cored sandwich structures have been attracted extensive attentions attributed to outstanding explosion and impact protection capability. Herein, in order to improve the anti-blast performance of re-entrant honeycombs (RH) cored sandwich panel, the conventional RH is reinforced by introducing catenary in the form of connecting both ends of horizontal cell walls and catenary. The results show that the deformation mode of the reinforced RHs (RRH) becomes more stable and regular compared to RHs, and the energy absorption of classic RHs can be enhanced because the reinforced structures and the improved auxetic deformation are employed simultaneously.… More >

Bob A. Howell^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.11, pp. 1857-1861, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.056283 - 22 November 2024

Abstract The deficiencies of popular phthalate plasticizers (ready migration from a polymer matrix into which they have been incorporated, flammability, environmental pollution, human health risks) have stimulated efforts to develop new effective, nonmigrating, low-cost, nontoxic replacements. In the main, these have been based on readily-available, nontoxic biobased precursors. Some, including those prepared from plant oils, have been generated from biomaterials themselves. However, the more numerous and generally more effective have been generated from discrete compounds produced from various biomaterials. Several structural features of effective plasticizers have been recognized. Polar functionality is required to assure compatibility with More >

Xinwei Wang^1,2,*, Ming Li¹, Hankun Bing¹, Dongxing Zhang¹, Yuanshu Zhang¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.12, pp. 3875-3898, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.056237 - 22 November 2024

Abstract After long-term operation, the performance of components in the GTCC system deteriorates and requires timely maintenance. Due to the inability to directly measure the degree of component malfunction, it is necessary to use advanced exergy analysis diagnosis methods to characterize the components’ health condition (degree of malfunction) through operation data of the GTCC system. The dissipative temperature is used to describe the degree of malfunction of different components in the GTCC system, and an advanced exergy analysis diagnostic method is used to establish a database of overall operating condition component malfunctions in the GTCC system.… More >