Zhenyu Zhang¹, Quan Jin¹, Haitao Zhang¹, Zhao Liu¹, Yuyang Wu², Longfei Zhang², Renzhang Yan^2,*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 167-191, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.053190 - 15 November 2024

Abstract When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure (BSS) is made of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST), its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement, which will have an impact on the design of the tensioning plans and selection of control measures for the BSS. In order to accurately obtain the bending stiffness of CFST beam and clarify its impact on the mechanical properties of composite BSS during construction, the influence of some factors such as height-width ratio, wall thickness of steel tube, elasticity modulus of concrete, and friction coefficient on More >

James Wysock^1,*, Jesse Persily^1,*, Angela Tong², Eli Rapoport¹, Ben Zaslavsky¹, Majlinda Tafa¹, Herbert Lepor¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.5, pp. 11986-11991, 2024

Abstract Introduction: Local disease recurrence following focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer may be due to failure to eradicate focal disease or development of disease in the untreated prostate (in- and out-of-field recurrences). Several studies suggest in-field contrast enhancement (CE) on post treatment multi-parametric (mp) MRI between 6-12 months following FT indicates residual disease. The present study assesses the incidence and oncologic implications of early CE observed following primary partial gland cryoablation (PPGCA).
Material and methods: The surveillance protocol for men enrolled in our prospective outcomes study following PPGCA included mpMRI at 6-12 months, 2 years, 3.5 years,… More >

Ragini Singh¹, Noushina Iqbal^1,*, Shahid Umar^1,*, Sayeed Ahmad²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.12, pp. 3237-3271, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.057189 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Lignans are a prominent group of phenolic compounds ubiquitously present in the plant kingdom, playing a critical role in both plant physiology and human health. Structurally they are characterized by the dimerization of two phenylpropane units to attain diverse chemical configurations that contribute to their wide range of biological activities. In plants, lignans function primarily as defense molecules, protecting against pathogens, herbivores, and environmental stressors. These compounds also participate in plant growth regulation and lignification processes. From a nutritional and medicinal perspective, lignans are valued for their significant health benefits. They act as phytoestrogens,… More >

Biagio Castaldi^1,*, Francesco Prati¹, Alice Pozza^1,2, Irene Cattapan^1,2, Jennifer Fumanelli^1,2, Domenico Sirico¹, Giovanni Di Salvo¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.5, pp. 513-533, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.058053 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects about 1% of live births. Among them, about 20% will undergo one or more surgical or percutaneous maneuvers on the right ventricle outflow tract or pulmonary valve. Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation is a recently available less invasive alternative to surgery for treatment of right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction. Thus, residual dysfunction can be treated early and with a lower risk profile. This narrative review aimed to describe the state of the art of percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. More >

Ryan Randall¹, Chunmei Chen^1,*, Mesfin Belayneh Ageze^2,3, Muluken Temesgen Tigabu⁴

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2657-2691, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.058169 - 23 December 2024

Abstract Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) offer several advantages over horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs), including quieter operation, ease of maintenance, and simplified construction. Surprisingly, despite the prevailing belief that HAWTs outperform VAWTs as individual units, VAWTs demonstrate higher power density when arranged in clusters. This phenomenon arises from positive wake interactions downstream of VAWTs, potentially enhancing the overall wind farm performances. In contrast, wake interactions negatively impact HAWT farms, reducing their efficiency. This paper extensively reviews the potential of VAWT clusters to increase energy output and reduce wind energy costs. A precise terminology is introduced More >

Jing Li, Bo Ning^*, Bin Li, Dezhi Qiu

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2927-2939, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.057388 - 23 December 2024

Abstract Offshore deepwater cementing generally faces more challenges than onshore cementing. Shallow formations in deepwater wells often exhibit low structural strength, high porosity, and are prone to shallow gas influx and hydrate formation. These factors require careful control of hydration heat. In this article, we examine the key factors influencing temperature fluctuations in the wellbore and develop a temperature model that accounts for the thermal effects related to cement slurry circulation and hydration. This model is then applied to a deepwater shallow formation cementing case study. The results show that: (1) When cement slurry is displaced More >

Dayong Wang^1,*, Kamalrulnizam Bin Abu Bakar¹, Babangida Isyaku², Liping Lei³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4465-4483, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.059616 - 19 December 2024

Abstract In recent years, task offloading and its scheduling optimization have emerged as widely discussed and significant topics. The multi-objective optimization problems inherent in this domain, particularly those related to resource allocation, have been extensively investigated. However, existing studies predominantly focus on matching suitable computational resources for task offloading requests, often overlooking the optimization of the task data transmission process. This inefficiency in data transmission leads to delays in the arrival of task data at computational nodes within the edge network, resulting in increased service times due to elevated network transmission latencies and idle computational resources.… More >

Naeem Ali Askar^1,*, Adib Habbal^1,*, Hassen Hamouda², Abdullah Mohammad Alnajim³, Sheroz Khan⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4625-4658, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058607 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Named Data Networking (NDN) has emerged as a promising communication paradigm, emphasizing content-centric access rather than location-based access. This model offers several advantages for Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) environments, including efficient content distribution, built-in security, and natural support for mobility and scalability. However, existing NDN-based IoHT systems face inefficiencies in their forwarding strategy, where identical Interest packets are forwarded across multiple nodes, causing broadcast storms, increased collisions, higher energy consumption, and delays. These issues negatively impact healthcare system performance, particularly for individuals with disabilities and chronic diseases requiring continuous monitoring. To address these challenges,… More >

Jehad Ali^1,*, Mohammed J. F. Alenazi²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4015-4032, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058480 - 19 December 2024

Abstract The controller is a main component in the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) framework, which plays a significant role in enabling programmability and orchestration for 5G and next-generation networks. In SDN, frequent communication occurs between network switches and the controller, which manages and directs traffic flows. If the controller is not strategically placed within the network, this communication can experience increased delays, negatively affecting network performance. Specifically, an improperly placed controller can lead to higher end-to-end (E2E) delay, as switches must traverse more hops or encounter greater propagation delays when communicating with the controller. This paper introduces… More >

Chiranjeevi Karri^1,2,*, José J. M. Machado³, João Manuel R. S. Tavares¹, Deepak Kumar Jain⁴, Suresh Dannana⁵, Santosh Kumar Gottapu⁶, Amir H. Gandomi^7,8

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 3617-3663, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058461 - 19 December 2024

Abstract The rapid population growth, insecure lifestyle, wastage of natural resources, indiscipline behavior of human beings, urgency in the medical field, security of patient information, agricultural-related problems, and automation requirements in industries are the reasons for invention of technologies. Smart cities aim to address these challenges through the integration of technology, data, and innovative practices. Building a smart city involves integrating advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance urban living, improve resource efficiency, and create sustainable environments. This review presents five of the most critical technologies for smart and/or safe cities, addressing pertinent topics such as More >