Jinwoong Choi¹, Young-lae Choi², Kyuhyun Choi^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1515-1532, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.068306 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Objectives: For the younger generation (i.e., Millennials and Generation Z), running is not only about physical health, but also about building psychological resources and multidimensional well-being, reflecting their unique culture and lifestyle. This study aims to investigate the structural relationships among exercise commitment, psychological capital (PsyCap), and flourishing in younger adults in South Korea by integrating Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Broaden-and-Build Theory (BBT) using a second-order partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Methods: A total of 166 participants were recruited through convenience sampling via online survey. They were young South Korean adults (born… More >

Heba A. S. El-Nashar^1,*, Ahmed T. Negmeldin^2,3,*, Aziza El Baz⁴, Marizé Cuyler⁵, Brandon Alston⁵, Namrita Lall^5,6,7, Naglaa S. Ashmawy^1,8,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3269-3281, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067998 - 29 October 2025

Abstract Pimenta dioica is a tropical Caribbean tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae, widely used in various human activities, including perfume production, food flavoring, natural pesticides, and medicine. This study aimed to explore the chemical composition of Pimenta dioica flower essential oil obtained via hydrodistillation using GC-MS analysis. Additionally, the oil’s tyrosinase inhibitory activity was investigated. The effectiveness of the oil’s major constituents in binding to tyrosinase was also evaluated through molecular docking simulations. GC-MS analysis identified fifteen compounds, with eugenol (70.59%) as the major component, followed by β-myrcene (10.54%), limonene (8.55%), β-ocimene (4.92%), α-phellandrene (1.39%), and linalool… More >

Moshiur Rahman Tonmoy¹, Md. Mithun Hossain¹, Mejdl Safran^2,*, Sultan Alfarhood², Dunren Che³, M. F. Mridha⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 5747-5763, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067589 - 23 October 2025

Abstract Automated recognition of violent activities from videos is vital for public safety, but often raises significant privacy concerns due to the sensitive nature of the footage. Moreover, resource constraints often hinder the deployment of deep learning-based complex video classification models on edge devices. With this motivation, this study aims to investigate an effective violent activity classifier while minimizing computational complexity, attaining competitive performance, and mitigating user data privacy concerns. We present a lightweight deep learning architecture with fewer parameters for efficient violent activity recognition. We utilize a two-stream formation of 3D depthwise separable convolution coupled More >

Mengting Huang, Meiting Lu, Li Yang, Jiwen Long, Li Zhou^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.10, pp. 2077-2090, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0122 - 22 October 2025

Abstract Peach gum polysaccharide (PGP), a readily available natural polysaccharide, boasts substantial potential across diverse applications, yet its practical utility is severely limited by its vulnerability to bacterial growth and limited antioxidant activity. Herein, we introduced a simple and effective method to enhance the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of PGP by conjugating it with salicylic acid (SA). Cytotoxicity evaluation results confirmed that the resulting PGP-SA retains the excellent biocompatibility of PGP. Notably, PGP-SA demonstrates outstanding antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive (S. aureus) and Gram-negative (E. coli) bacteria, outperforming non-modified PGP. Its antibacterial mechanism is hypothesized to stem from… More > Graphic Abstract

Yi-Tzu Chen^1,2,3,#, Shao-Hsuan Kao^4,5,#, Chun-Yi Chuang^6,7, Chun-Wen Su^4,5, Wei-En Yang^4,5, Chih-Hsin Tang^8,9,10, Shun-Fa Yang^4,5,*, Chiao-Wen Lin^2,3,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.11, pp. 3387-3404, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.069877 - 22 October 2025

Abstract Background: Alisol A is a natural compound isolated from Alismatis Rhizoma, known for its diverse pharmacological activities, including anticancer and neuroprotective effects. This study aimed to explore the anticancer effects of Alisol A on oral cancer cells and elucidate its underlying mechanisms. Methods: Cell viability was measured by MTT assay, cell cycle by flow cytometry, and apoptosis by Annexin V/PI staining and caspase activation. Regulation of signaling pathways was analyzed using an apoptosis-related protein array, immunoblotting, and specific kinase inhibitors. Results: Alisol A reduced the viability of oral cancer cell lines, induced sub-G1 phase accumulation, and augmented… More >

Dingmeng Mao¹, Guannan Bai², Lin Yang^3,4,5, Jane Jie Yu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1221-1235, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069810 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Background: Physical inactivity among adolescents has become a global public health challenge, with over 80% failing to meet the recommendations of the WHO for activity levels. Existing research predominantly examines how physical activity (PA) enhances resilience, while the predictive role of resilience in PA, particularly its interaction with family factors, has received limited attention. This study aimed to examine the associations between resilience and PA among adolescents, focusing on family functioning and gender differences. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 909 Chinese adolescents (463 males and 446 females, aged 13.3 ± 0.5 years)… More >

Deepti Rekha Sahoo, Trinath Biswal^*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 811-835, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.067022 - 30 September 2025

Abstract The purpose of this research work is to determine the removal efficiency of Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺ ions using polyvinyl alcohol/neem leaf extract/chitosan (PVA/NLE/CS) composite films as adsorbent materials from an aqueous medium, with respect to pH, contact time, and adsorbent dosage. The synthesized composite material was characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis-Derivative Thermogravimetry (TGA-DTG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and scanning electron microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). The antibacterial activity and swelling response of the material were studied using suitable methodologies. The FTIR study confirmed the interactions among PVA, chitosan, and… More >

Lakshmi Alekhya Jandhyam^1,*, Ragupathy Rengaswamy¹, Narayana Satyala²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.3, pp. 3679-3714, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.068941 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Human Activity Recognition (HAR) has become increasingly critical in civic surveillance, medical care monitoring, and institutional protection. Current deep learning-based approaches often suffer from excessive computational complexity, limited generalizability under varying conditions, and compromised real-time performance. To counter these, this paper introduces an Active Learning-aided Heuristic Deep Spatio-Textural Ensemble Learning (ALH-DSEL) framework. The model initially identifies keyframes from the surveillance videos with a Multi-Constraint Active Learning (MCAL) approach, with features extracted from DenseNet121. The frames are then segmented employing an optimized Fuzzy C-Means clustering algorithm with Firefly to identify areas of interest. A deep ensemble More >

Arely A. Vargas-Díaz¹, Daisy Pérez-Brito², Beatriz Hernández-Carlos³, Jairo Cristóbal-Alejo^4,*, Silvia Andrade-Canto², Marcela Gamboa-Angulo^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2839-2853, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066682 - 30 September 2025

Abstract In the search for new alternatives to control tropical fungal pathogens, the ethanol extracts (EEs) from Acalypha gaumeri (Euphorbiaceae) roots showed antifungal properties against several tropical fungal phytopathogens. A. gaumeri is classified as endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, an area with distinct rainy, drought and northern seasons. The present study evaluated the antifungal activity of three wild populations of A. gaumeri collected quarterly in different seasons during one year against Alternaria chrysanthemi, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, and Pseudocercospora fijiensis and explored their ex-situ propagation. The highest activity was shown by the EE from the Tinum wild population during the rainy season against A. chrysanthemi,… More >

Yuhan Xie¹, Shaden A. M. Khalifa², Hesham R. El-Seedi³, Paolo Coghi^1,4,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.10, pp. 2673-2697, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.067666 - 26 September 2025

Abstract Podophyllotoxin is a well-studied natural product. Because of its unique structure and ability to inhibit cancer cells, it has been changed in different ways to find out its pharmacological properties. This paper discusses the common chemical modifications of podophyllotoxin molecules, including the C-4 and E-4 site replacements. Furthermore, its common inhibitory effects on cancer cells and antiparasitic activities, among others, are outlined by the connection between conformational changes and pharmacological activities. Importantly, Podophyllotoxin can effectively overcome the phenomenon of multidrug resistance through a dual-targeting mechanism, including inhibition of microtubule protein synthesis and topoisomerase II activity, More > Graphic Abstract