Yan Cao^#, Zhizhuang Zhou^#, Yan Zhuang^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 1545-1565, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062743 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Code obfuscation is a crucial technique for protecting software against reverse engineering and security attacks. Among various obfuscation methods, opaque predicates, which are recognized as flexible and promising, are widely used to increase control-flow complexity. However, traditional opaque predicates are increasingly vulnerable to Dynamic Symbolic Execution (DSE) attacks, which can efficiently identify and eliminate them. To address this issue, this paper proposes a novel approach for anti-DSE opaque predicates that effectively resists symbolic execution-based deobfuscation. Our method introduces two key techniques: single-way function opaque predicates, which leverage hash functions and logarithmic transformations to prevent constraint More >

Mengqi Li, Xiaodong Huang^*, Lifeng Wu

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 975-995, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062621 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Micro-expressions, fleeting involuntary facial cues lasting under half a second, reveal genuine emotions and are valuable in clinical diagnosis and psychotherapy. Real-time recognition on resource-constrained embedded devices remains challenging, as current methods struggle to balance performance and efficiency. This study introduces a semi-lightweight multifunctional network that enhances real-time deployment and accuracy. Unlike prior simplistic feature fusion techniques, our novel multi-feature fusion strategy leverages temporal, spatial, and differential features to better capture dynamic changes. Enhanced by Residual Network (ResNet) architecture with channel and spatial attention mechanisms, the model improves feature representation while maintaining a lightweight design. More >

Haichao Zhou^*, Wei Zhang, Tinghui Huang, Haoran Li

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.5, pp. 1113-1131, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.064991 - 30 May 2025

Abstract The configuration of a spoiler plays a crucial role in the aerodynamics of a vehicle. In particular, investigating the impact of spoiler design on aerodynamic performance is essential for effectively reducing drag and optimizing efficiency. This study focuses on the 35° Ahmed body as the test model and examines six different spoiler types mounted on its slant surface. Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) in XFlow and the Large Eddy Simulation (LES) technique, the aerodynamic effects of these spoilers were analyzed. The numerical approach was validated against published experimental data. Results indicate that aerodynamic drag More >

K. Sinivasan¹, N. Vishnu Ganesh^1,*, G. Hirankumar², M. Al-Mdallal Qasem^3,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.5, pp. 1029-1049, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.064503 - 30 May 2025

Abstract In this study, an analytical investigation is carried out to assess the impact of magnetic field-dependent (MFD) viscosity on the momentum and heat transfers inside the boundary layer of a Jeffrey fluid flowing over a horizontally elongating sheet, while taking into account the effects of ohmic dissipation. By applying similarity transformations, the original nonlinear governing equations with partial derivatives are transformed into ordinary differential equations. Analytical expressions for the momentum and energy equations are derived, incorporating the influence of MFD viscosity on the Jeffrey fluid. Then the impact of different parameters is assessed, including magnetic More >

Denis Polezhaev^*, Alexey Vjatkin, Victor Kozlov

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.5, pp. 1051-1061, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.062000 - 30 May 2025

Abstract The dynamics of fluid and non-buoyant particles in a librating horizontal annulus is studied experimentally. In the absence of librations, the granular material forms a cylindrical layer near the outer boundary of the annulus and undergoes rigid-body rotation with the fluid and the annulus. It is demonstrated that the librational liquefaction of the granular material results in pattern formation. This self-organization process stems from the excitation of inertial modes induced by the oscillatory motion of liquefied granular material under the influence of the gravitational force. The inertial wave induces vortical fluid flow which entrains particles More > Graphic Abstract

Yangyang Cao, Jiye Zhang^*, Jiawei Shi, Yao Zhang

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.5, pp. 1079-1098, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.060429 - 30 May 2025

Abstract The pantograph area is a critical source of aerodynamic noise in high-speed trains, generating noise both directly and through its cavity, a factor that warrants considerable attention. One effective method for reducing aerodynamic noise within the pantograph cavity involves the introduction of a jet at the leading edge of the cavity. This study investigates the mechanisms driving cavity aerodynamic noise under varying jet velocities, using Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES) and Ffowcs Williams-Hawkings (FW-H) equations. The numerical simulations reveal that an increase in jet velocity results in a higher elevation of the shear layer… More >

Yujie Li¹, Zhongju Feng^1,*, Fuchun Wang¹, Jiang Guan², Xiaoqian Ma³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.2, pp. 1549-1573, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.064785 - 30 May 2025

Abstract To study the dynamic response rules of pile foundations of mega-bridges over faults in strong seismic areas, a finite element model of the pile foundation-soil-fault interaction of the Haiwen Bridge is established. The 0.2–0.6 g peak acceleration of the 5010 seismic waves is input to study the effect of the seismic wave of different intensities and the distance changes between the fault and the pile foundation on the dynamic response of the pile body. The results show that the soil layer covering the bedrock amplifies the peak pile acceleration, and the amplifying effect decreases with… More >

Zhenghao Yang¹, Erkan Oterkus^2,*, Selda Oterkus², Konstantin Naumenko¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.2, pp. 2491-2508, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.062998 - 30 May 2025

Abstract For the solution of peridynamic equations of motion, a meshless approach is typically used instead of utilizing semi-analytical or mesh-based approaches. In contrast, the literature has limited analytical solutions. This study develops a novel analytical solution for one-dimensional peridynamic models, considering the effect of damping. After demonstrating the details of the analytical solution, various demonstration problems are presented. First, the free vibration of a damped system is considered for under-damped and critically damped conditions. Peridynamic solutions and results from the classical theory are compared against each other, and excellent agreement is observed between the two More >

Stephan Rosswog^1,2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.2, pp. 1713-1741, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.062063 - 30 May 2025

Abstract We present and explore a new shock-capturing particle hydrodynamics approach. Our starting point is a commonly used discretization of smoothed particle hydrodynamics. We enhance this discretization with Roe’s approximate Riemann solver, we identify its dissipative terms, and in these terms, we use slope-limited linear reconstruction. All gradients needed for our method are calculated with linearly reproducing kernels that are constructed to enforce the two lowest-order consistency relations. We scrutinize our reproducing kernel implementation carefully on a “glass-like” particle distribution, and we find that constant and linear functions are recovered to machine precision. We probe our More >

Lanying Chen^1,2, Yifu Cai³, Qiumei Quan^3,*, Yunxiang Li³

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.5, pp. 1519-1532, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064112 - 29 May 2025

Abstract This study investigates the diurnal patterns of nectar secretion, sugar content, and caloric value in Epimedium wushanense, and their interaction mechanisms with pollinator behavior under varying environmental conditions. Nectar secretion exhibited a diurnal pattern, peaking between 11:00 and 13:00, with progressive increases in both volumes (19.07 ± 1.66 μL/day) and caloric value (6.03 ± 0.55 cal/day) over four consecutive days, culminating in maximal production on Day 4 (p < 0.05). Floral bagging significantly altered nectar traits (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.05), with bagged inflorescences demonstrating 61.82% higher nectar volume productivity relative to unbagged controls. Pollinator visitation,… More >