G. Prakash Narayan^a, Karan H. Mistry^a, Mostafa H. Sharqawy^a, Syed M. Zubair^b, John H. Lienhard V^a,†

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.1, No.2, pp. 1-13, 2010, DOI:10.5098/hmt.v1.2.3001

Abstract Simultaneous heat and mass exchange devices such as cooling towers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers are widely used in the power generation, desalination, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. For design and rating of these components it is useful to define their performance by an effectiveness. In this paper, several different effectiveness definitions that have been used in literature are critically reviewed and an energy based effectiveness which can be applied to all types of heat and mass exchangers is defined. The validity and the limitations of the various effectiveness definitions are demonstrated by way of several examples including direct and indirect contact,… More >

Keyong Cheng^a,b,*, Chunzi Zhang^c, Wei Chen^a,b, Shiqiang Liang^a,†, Yongxian Guo^a,d, Xiulan Huai^a

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.3, No.3, pp. 1-6, 2012, DOI:10.5098/hmt.v3.3.3003

Abstract A film cooling method with chemical heat sink for gas turbine blades is proposed. In this method, an endothermic reaction of cooling stream occurs due to the heating from the mainstream, which leads to an improvement of film cooling effectiveness. The proposed method at different blowing ratios are computed and compared with the conventional one. The simulation result shows that due to the exsitence of the chemical heat sink the proposed method can enhance film cooling effectiveness not only in the streamwise direction, but also in the spanwise direction. More >

Younghoon Ban, Myeonghyun Kim, Haehyun Cho^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3535-3563, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.046658

Abstract Antivirus vendors and the research community employ Machine Learning (ML) or Deep Learning (DL)-based static analysis techniques for efficient identification of new threats, given the continual emergence of novel malware variants. On the other hand, numerous researchers have reported that Adversarial Examples (AEs), generated by manipulating previously detected malware, can successfully evade ML/DL-based classifiers. Commercial antivirus systems, in particular, have been identified as vulnerable to such AEs. This paper firstly focuses on conducting black-box attacks to circumvent ML/DL-based malware classifiers. Our attack method utilizes seven different perturbations, including Overlay Append, Section Append, and Break Checksum, capitalizing on the ambiguities present… More >

Jingjing Zhou¹, Yungneng Lin^2,*, Tingting Huang¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.1, pp. 39-49, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.045203

Abstract The mental health of young people, a significant public health concern worldwide, has deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the subsiding of the epidemic, the issue remains unresolved in the post-pandemic era, specifically in China. In response, numerous art museums have stepped up to provide long-term therapeutic experiences and comprehensive mental health support. While these institutions offer a variety of services and programs aimed at enhancing the psychological well-being of their visitors, a standardized method for assessing their impact is lacking. This study, therefore, employed the Generic Wellbeing Questionnaire (GWQ) as a tool to evaluate the decrease in psychological anxiety… More >

Mainak Bhaumik¹, Anirban Sur^2,*, Kavita Dhanawade³

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.21, pp. 467-486, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2023.044605

Abstract Pin fins are widely used in applications where effective heat transfer is crucial. Their compact design, high surface area, and efficient heat transfer characteristics make them a practical choice for many thermal management applications. But for a high heat transfer rate and lightweight application, aerofoil shape pin fins are a good option. This work focuses on an experimental model analysis of pin-fins with aerofoil shapes. The results were evaluated between perforation, no perforation, inline, and staggered fin configurations. Aluminum is used to make the pin fins array. The experiment is carried out inside a wind tunnel, and the heat supply… More >

Mohammed Abdalsalam^1,*, Chunlin Li¹, Abdelghani Dahou², Natalia Kryvinska³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.2, pp. 1427-1467, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.029911

Abstract One of the biggest dangers to society today is terrorism, where attacks have become one of the most significant risks to international peace and national security. Big data, information analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI) have become the basis for making strategic decisions in many sensitive areas, such as fraud detection, risk management, medical diagnosis, and counter-terrorism. However, there is still a need to assess how terrorist attacks are related, initiated, and detected. For this purpose, we propose a novel framework for classifying and predicting terrorist attacks. The proposed framework posits that neglected text attributes included in the Global Terrorism Database… More >

Cuirong Xu^1,*, Han Yan², Dawei Xu³, Guanjie Chen⁵, Qian Xu², Kunpeng Li⁶, Yehao Rui⁷, Zanmin Song³, Neeraj Gill³, Jing Sun^3,4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.10, pp. 1089-1102, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030526

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of post-traumatic growth (PTG) model-based intervention to improve positive psychological traits in Chinese breast cancer patients. Design: A randomized control trial of a psychological group intervention based on PTG model. Methods: The Clinical Trial was registered on 17 August 2019 at Chinese Clinical Trials.gov with Registration number ChiCTR1900025264. A total of 92 patients with breast cancer were recruited. The participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group (n = 46) and the control group (n = 46). A six-session psychological group intervention based on PTG model was implemented in… More >

Huaixi Xing^*, Qinghua Xing

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.3, pp. 2685-2705, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.036223

Abstract With the advancement of combat equipment technology and combat concepts, new requirements have been put forward for air defense operations during a group target attack. To achieve high-efficiency and low-loss defensive operations, a reasonable air defense weapon assignment strategy is a key step. In this paper, a multi-objective and multi-constraints weapon target assignment (WTA) model is established that aims to minimize the defensive resource loss, minimize total weapon consumption, and minimize the target residual effectiveness. An optimization framework of air defense weapon mission scheduling based on the multi-objective artificial bee colony (MOABC) algorithm is proposed. The solution for point-to-point saturated… More >

Zhen Zhong^*, Yadong Li, Yuxuan Zhao, Pengfei Ju

Sound & Vibration, Vol.57, pp. 15-27, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sv.2023.041954

Abstract Bent-housing motor is the most widely used directional drilling tool, but it often encounters the problem of high friction when sliding drilling in horizontal wells. In this paper, a mathematical model is proposed to simulate slide drilling with a friction reduction tool of axial vibration. A term called dynamic effective tractoring force (DETF) is defined and used to evaluate friction reduction effectiveness. The factors influencing the DETF are studied, and the tool placement optimization problem is investigated. The study finds that the drilling rate of penetration (ROP) can lower the DETF but does not change the trend of the DETF… More >

Muhammad Irfan¹, Ahmad Shaf^2,*, Tariq Ali², Umar Farooq², Saifur Rahman¹, Salim Nasar Faraj Mursal¹, Mohammed Jalalah¹, Samar M. Alqhtani³, Omar AlShorman⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.1, pp. 711-729, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.038176

Abstract A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. In children and adults, brain tumor is considered one of the leading causes of death. There are several types of brain tumors, including benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors. Diagnosing brain tumors as early as possible is essential, as this can improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Considering this problem, we bring forth a hybrid intelligent deep learning technique that uses several pre-trained models (Resnet50, Vgg16, Vgg19, U-Net) and their integration for computer-aided detection and localization systems in brain tumors. These pre-trained and integrated… More >