M. N. Abd-Al Ameer, Iman S. Kareem, Ali A. Ismaeel^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.073437 - 27 December 2025

Abstract Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heat management due to their compact size and high heat flux, which negatively impact performance and reliability. Conventional cooling methods, such as forced air cooling, often struggle to transfer heat efficiently. In contrast, thermoelectric coolers (TECs) provide an innovative active cooling solution to meet growing thermal management demands. In this research, a refrigerant based on mono ethylene glycol and distilled water was used instead of using gases, in addition to using thermoelectric cooling units instead of using a compressor in traditional refrigeration systems. This study evaluates the… More > Graphic Abstract

Yulong Zhao¹, Yang Luo^1,*, Yuming Luo², Yulai Pang², Ruihan Zhang¹, Zihan Zhao³

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.12, pp. 3073-3090, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.070685 - 31 December 2025

Abstract The development of underground gas storage (UGS) systems is vital for maintaining stability between energy supply and demand. This study explores the dynamic response mechanisms of carbonate reservoirs subjected to intense injection–production cycling during UGS operations. By integrating three-dimensional digital core technology with a coupled poro-mechanical model, we simulate the pore-scale behavior of a representative Huangcaoxia UGS carbonate core. The results demonstrate that fluid–solid coupling effects markedly amplify permeability reduction, far exceeding the influence of porosity variations alone. More significantly, gas production leads to a pronounced decline in permeability driven by rising effective stress, arising More >

Wufan Jia¹, Seung Hee Yoo², Hye Eun Lee^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1897-1906, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071572 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: With growing concerns about the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diet pills, and sleep aids, among adolescents in South Korea, this study aimed to investigated how these substances affect key aspects of adolescent well-being, specifically school satisfaction, body image, and sleep quality, and their association with mental health outcomes. Methods: A two-wave longitudinal survey was conducted with Korean female high school students (Wave 1: n = 494; Wave 2: n = 189). Linear regression analyses were used to evaluate the effects of ADHD medications, diet pills, and… More >

Jinqian Li¹, Jianhong Wu^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1883-1896, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071306 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Platform algorithms driving content presentation are profoundly shaping the experience of younger users. While prior research has examined anxiety stemming from young adults’ social media usage, the link between upward social comparison and anxiety remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the mediating role of upward social comparison in this relationship and determine the moderating role of psychological resilience. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 562 young Chinese adults aged 18–35 (53% female). Data were collected via an online questionnaire employing validated measurement instruments, including scales for social media usage patterns, upward comparator behaviour… More >

Jingyuan Yu, Xueyan Wei^*, Jinghui Wang

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1929-1948, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071233 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Chinese elementary students face mental health challenges due to excessive academic pressures. Previous research has indicated that resilience is crucial for improving their mental health, which is fostered by a supportive family environment. This study, therefore, explored the impact of family organization on children’s resilience and examined whether proactive coping and mindfulness mediate this relationship. Methods: Data were collected from 702 elementary school students (grades 3–6) in 3 cities in China using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Validated scales measured family organization, proactive coping, mindfulness, and resilience. The hypothesized model was tested using Structural Equation Modeling… More >

Yoav Avidor^#,*, Ghalib Lidawi^#, Muhammad Majdoub, Mohsin Asali, Ronen Rub

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.6, pp. 651-657, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064383 - 30 December 2025

Abstract In this paper we describe a surgical technique for achieving safe ureteral stent placement in cases of severe obstruction. Although retrograde endoscopic stenting is often the preferred method for ureteral drainage, the existing literature offers limited insight into innovative surgical methods made possible by recent technological advancements. In this report, we present a method that employs a ureteral dilator as an anchor to facilitate precise and effective stent insertion. The technique involves positioning a ureteral dilator in close contact with the tip of the obstructing stone. In this position, the dilator not only functions to More >

Yang He^1,#, Tao Xu^2,#, Jian Yang³, Shuang Li⁴, Yiqian Xie⁵, Wenqin Chen^6,7,*, Dong Wang^8,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 731-738, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.074914 - 30 December 2025

Abstract We examined positive coping styles and loneliness effects on the relationship between social anxiety and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors among young adults. A sample of 1129 Chinese college students (females = 42.52%; mean age = 20.00 years, SD = 1.61 years; 53.32% from rural areas) completed the Chinese Revised Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A), the UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-6), the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), and the Adolescent Non-suicidal Self-injury Assessment Questionnaire (ANSSIAQ). Controlling for gender, age, onlychild status, and residence, regression analysis revealed that social anxiety is associated with higher levels of NSSI More >

Liezille Jacobs^*, Miché Adolph

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 761-769, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065787 - 30 December 2025

Abstract This scoping review aimed to synthesise literature on problematic internet use and substance use disorder, including how they affect men, given that prior research has predominantly focused on women. The search included Web of Science, Psych Info, Science Direct, and Scopus spanning over the period 2014–2023. Studies were included for the review if they focused on Problematic Internet Use (PIU) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among men, were peer-reviewed, and were written in English. Opinions, discussions, and theoretical papers were excluded. Sixteen studies were included in this review. Data were synthesised through thematic analysis. Emergent More >

M. F. Aziz^1,2,*, A. A. Rahim¹, A. R. M. Rais^1,2,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.4, pp. 1097-1109, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.071129 - 26 December 2025

Abstract To study the behavior of structural dynamics, ionic conductivity and ion transport properties, the gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) was developed using polyvinyl alcohol in combination with potassium iodide, dimethyl sulfoxide, ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate and tetra-N-propylammonium iodide (C₁₂H₂₈IN), The GPEs were synthesized via a solution mixing technique, systematically varying the tetra-N-propylammonium iodide concentration to optimize ionic transport properties. The gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) preparation was initially dissolving the potassium iodide and tetra-N-propylammonium iodide in a measured combination of ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, and dimethyl sulfoxide within a glass container. Subsequently, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was introduced into… More >

Guangyu Xu^1,2, Siyuan Xu³, Siyu Lu^4,*, Yuxin Liu¹, Bo Yang¹, Junmin Lyu⁵, Wenfeng Zheng^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.3, pp. 4037-4053, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.074901 - 23 December 2025

Abstract Robust stereo disparity estimation plays a critical role in minimally invasive surgery, where dynamic soft tissues, specular reflections, and data scarcity pose major challenges to traditional end-to-end deep learning and deformable model-based methods. In this paper, we propose a novel disparity estimation framework that leverages a pretrained StyleGAN generator to represent the disparity manifold of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) scenes and reformulates the stereo matching task as a latent-space optimization problem. Specifically, given a stereo pair, we search for the optimal latent vector in the intermediate latent space of StyleGAN, such that the photometric reconstruction… More >