Brian J. Morris¹, Jim G. Matthews², Noel Pabalan³, Stephen Moreton⁴, John N. Krieger⁵

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.28, No.4, pp. 10768-10776, 2021

Abstract Introduction: The relationship between circumcision and prostate cancer has been controversial. A recently published meta-analysis contradicted previous meta-analyses of male circumcision and prostate cancer risk. Our aim was to conduct a de novo meta-analysis and critically evaluate this recent paper published by Van Howe.
Materials and methods: We retrieved data from each of the 12 source studies Van Howe used, then performed a random effects meta-analysis of those data. We critically examined the data and other information in Van Howe’s study.
Results: Using the same values as Van Howe, we confirmed his finding of a positive association of… More >

E. Reilly Scott¹, Abhay Singh², Andrea Quinn¹, Kaitlyn Boyd³, Costas D. Lallas²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.28, No.5, pp. 10874-10877, 2021

Abstract 3D printing has been growing in many surgical fields including Urology. The primary use has been to print kidneys with tumors to better understand anatomy and to assist with surgical planning and education. Previous studies that utilized 3D printing of kidneys for partial nephrectomies have been limited by the cost and complexity of model creation, rendering them highly impractical to be used on a routine basis. Using a simpler and more cost-effective design and materials allow the 3D kidney models to be used in a wider range and number of patients. We describe our streamlined More >

Guiying Wang¹, Xigui Wang^1,*, Hong Zhao², Yinggang Huang¹, Jinyong Ju¹, E. E Erdun³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 651-662, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.019274 - 11 August 2021

Abstract The aeronautics and aerospace industries often require special-shaped parts made from lightweight materials with a constant resistance, such as filament winding composite elbows and tees. Filament winding patterns can be realized using numerically controlled filament winding machines. Herein, a 3-axis computer controlled filament winding machine is proposed to solve existing problems with winding of composite elbows such as inconsistent quality, low productivity, and high costs. In this study, a geodesic winding equation for the torus and non-geodesic winding equation for the cylindrical sections of the elbow are provided and the winding angle α’ is optimized. More >

Anabi Hilary Kelechi¹, Mohammed H. Alsharif², Anya Chukwudi-eke Anya³, Mathias U. Bonet¹, Samson Aiyudubie Uyi¹, Peerapong Uthansakul^4,*, Jamel Nebhen⁵, Ayman A. Aly⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.69, No.2, pp. 2405-2424, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.018686 - 21 July 2021

Abstract Water is one of the needs with remarkable significance to man and other living things. Water quality management is a concept based on the continuous monitoring of water quality. The monitoring scheme aims to accumulate data to make decisions on water resource descriptions, identify real and emergent issues involving water pollution, formulate priorities, and plan for water quality management. The regularly considered parameters when conducting water quality monitoring are turbidity, pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia, and metal ions. The usual method employed in capturing these water parameters is… More >

Said Ali Hassan¹, Khalid Alnowibet², Miral H. Khodeir¹, Prachi Agrawal³, Adel F. Alrasheedi², Ali Wagdy Mohamed^4,5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.69, No.1, pp. 849-871, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.018389 - 04 June 2021

Abstract Commercial airline companies are continuously seeking to implement strategies for minimizing costs of fuel for their flight routes as acquiring jet fuel represents a significant part of operating and managing expenses for airline activities. A nonlinear mixed binary mathematical programming model for the airline fuel task is presented to minimize the total cost of refueling in an entire flight route problem. The model is enhanced to include possible discounts in fuel prices, which are performed by adding dummy variables and some restrictive constraints, or by fitting a suitable distribution function that relates prices to purchased… More >

Muhammad Ali Memon¹, Asadullah Shaikh^2,*, Adel Sulaiman², Abdullah Alghamdi², Mesfer Alrizq², Bernard Archimède³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.69, No.1, pp. 409-432, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.017653 - 04 June 2021

Abstract In today’s competitive business environment, the cost of a product is one of the most important considerations for its sale. Businesses are heavily involved in research strategies to minimize the cost of elements that can impact on the final price of the product. Logistics is one such factor. Numerous products arrive from diverse locations to consumers in today’s digital era of online businesses. Clearly, the logistics sector faces several dilemmas from order attributes to environmental changes in this regard. This has specially been noted during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic where the demands on online businesses… More >

Mohammad Aldossary^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.3, pp. 3531-3562, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.017477 - 06 May 2021

Abstract With the striking rise in penetration of Cloud Computing, energy consumption is considered as one of the key cost factors that need to be managed within cloud providers’ infrastructures. Subsequently, recent approaches and strategies based on reactive and proactive methods have been developed for managing cloud computing resources, where the energy consumption and the operational costs are minimized. However, to make better cost decisions in these strategies, the performance and energy awareness should be supported at both Physical Machine (PM) and Virtual Machine (VM) levels. Therefore, in this paper, a novel hybrid approach is proposed, which… More >

Ali Abdi Seyedkolaei¹, Seyed Amin Hosseini Seno^1,*, Rahmat Budiarto²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.3, pp. 3391-3410, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.017313 - 06 May 2021

Abstract In software-defined networking (SDN) networks, unlike traditional networks, the control plane is located separately in a device or program. One of the most critical problems in these networks is a controller placement problem, which has a significant impact on the network’s overall performance. This paper attempts to provide a solution to this problem aiming to reduce the operational cost of the network and improve their survivability and load balancing. The researchers have proposed a suitable framework called kernel search introducing integer programming formulations to address the controller placement problem. It demonstrates through careful computational studies More >

Mohammed H. Alsharif¹, Kannadasan Raju², Abu Jahid³, Mahmoud A. Albreem⁴, Peerapong Uthansakul^5,*, Jamel Nebhen⁶, Venkatesan Chandrasekaran²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.2, pp. 2665-2680, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.016836 - 13 April 2021

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Green wireless networks or energy-efficient wireless networks have gained popularity as a research topic due to the ecological and economic concerns of cellular operators. The specific power supply requirements for the cellular base station, such as cost-effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and reliability, can be met by utilizing the technological advances in renewable energy. There are numerous drivers for the deployment of renewable energy technologies and the transition towards green energy. Renewable energy is free, clean, and abundant in most locations throughout the year. Accordingly, this work proposes a novel framework for energy-efficient solar-powered base stations for the

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Mamdouh El Haj Assad^1,*, Ali Khosravi², Mohammad AlShabi³, Bassam Khuwaileh³, Abdul-Kadir Hamid⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.118, No.3, pp. 447-458, 2021, DOI:10.32604/EE.2021.014590 - 22 March 2021

Abstract In this work, a life cycle analysis is accomplished for flat plate solar collectors. The purpose of this investigation is to predict the energy consumption during the manufacturing processes that results in carbon dioxide emissions. Energy consumption and system efficiency enhancement will be studied and predicted. CES EduPack software is used to perform the analysis of the currently commercial system, and the suggested changes are implemented to increase the efficiency and make the comparison. Even though cost analysis is done, the priority of selection is given to the most energy conserving and environmentally friendly alternative. More >