Yuxin Zheng, Ke Xu, Baicheng Zhang, Shengxin Guan, Lin Xia, Zhaoge Huang^*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.1, pp. 237-253, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.059622 - 27 March 2025

Abstract In this manuscript, we conveniently prepared a series of polyester-polycarbonate copolymer (PPC-P)/polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) blends that exhibit both flame-retardant properties and toughness. Piperazine pyrophosphate (PAPP), melamine phosphate (MPP) and ZnO were used as synergistic flame retardants for PPC-P/PBAT blends. The effects of synergistic flame retardants on thermal stability, combustion behavior and flame retardancy of PPC-P/PBAT blends were investigated. The results showed that when the ratio of PAPP/MPP/ZnO was 18.4:9.2:2.4, the LOI of PPC-P/PBAT composite was 42.8%, and UL-94 reached V-0 level. The results of cone calorimetry showed that the mass loss rate (MLR), the… More >

Vu Thi Phuong¹, Bui Bao Thien^2,*

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 151-168, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.062829 - 21 March 2025

Abstract Vegetation is crucial to ecosystems, thus, detecting and assessing changes in vegetation cover are receiving increasing attention. In this study, we combine remote sensing data and geographic information systems to assess vegetation cover changes in Da Nang city, Vietnam, between 1988 and 2022. Remote sensing images for the years 1988, 2000, and 2010 were obtained from Landsat 5-TM satellite data, and imagery for 2022 was obtained from Landsat 9-OLI/TIRS satellite data. In each satellite scene, we used supervised classification and spectral indices (NDWI—Normalized Difference Water Index, NDVI—Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, and SAVI—Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index) More >

Can Hu¹, Shanqing Zhang^2,*, Kewei Tao², Gaoming Yang¹, Li Li²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.3, pp. 4913-4930, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.059770 - 06 March 2025

Abstract The surge of large-scale models in recent years has led to breakthroughs in numerous fields, but it has also introduced higher computational costs and more complex network architectures. These increasingly large and intricate networks pose challenges for deployment and execution while also exacerbating the issue of network over-parameterization. To address this issue, various network compression techniques have been developed, such as network pruning. A typical pruning algorithm follows a three-step pipeline involving training, pruning, and retraining. Existing methods often directly set the pruned filters to zero during retraining, significantly reducing the parameter space. However, this… More >

Valentina Spanic^1,*, Zvonimir Lalic², Ivica Berakovic¹, Luka Drenjancevic², Goran Jukic², Ivan Varnica²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 317-330, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.058201 - 06 March 2025

Abstract Enhanced grain yield is achieved in barley by developing varieties incorporating grain yield-related and morphological traits derived from different varieties. The evaluation of 28 morphological characteristics of 422 barley varieties was carried out to assess their changes over time from 1973 to 2023. Most barley yield improvement seems to have been achieved by changes in morphological traits where modern varieties out-yielded older varieties for more than 30% (from 1973 to 2023). According to the Pareto chart, the length of the first segment of the rachis was found to be the most important parameter that changed… More >

Hyeonbin Jeong¹, Young Tae Ryu², Byung Duk Song^1,*, Sang-Duck Lee^3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.3, pp. 2739-2769, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.061639 - 03 March 2025

Abstract This paper proposes a novel cargo loading algorithm applicable to automated conveyor-type loading systems. The algorithm offers improvements in computational efficiency and robustness by utilizing the concept of discrete derivatives and introducing logistics-related constraints. Optional consideration of the rotation of the cargoes was made to further enhance the optimality of the solutions, if possible to be physically implemented. Evaluation metrics were developed for accurate evaluation and enhancement of the algorithm’s ability to efficiently utilize the loading space and provide a high level of dynamic stability. Experimental results demonstrate the extensive robustness of the proposed algorithm More >

Efdal Kaya^*

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 103-123, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.060420 - 24 February 2025

Abstract Global warming leads to climate change and hence effects tourism activities. Bioclimatic comfort indices are used to understand the changing climates of outdoor tourism. In this study, the models for the automatic calculation of the tourism climate index (TCI), heat index (HI), and new summer simmer index (NSSI) from bioclimatic comfort indices are used to determine the climatic conditions of outdoor tourism. The study compared the maps generated by the models with those manually created maps in ArcGIS. In order to statistically reveal how accurately the models produced maps, the relationship between the maps obtained… More >

Sanghati Banerjee¹, Om Pal², Tauseef Ahmad³, Shruti Kanga⁴, Suraj Kumar Singh^1,*, Bhartendu Sajan¹

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 71-88, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.057963 - 24 February 2025

Abstract Agriculture is a primary activity in many countries, with wheat being a major cereal crop in India. Accurate pre-harvest forecasts of crop acreage and production are critical for policymakers to address supply-demand dynamics, pricing, and trade. This study focuses on estimating wheat acreage and yield in Barwala block, Hisar district, Haryana, for the 2019–2020 Rabi season using remote sensing techniques. Multi-temporal satellite data capturing phenological stages of wheat (Seedling to Ripening) were processed using supervised classification with a maximum likelihood classifier in ERDAS Imagine. Wheat crop acreage was determined by overlaying ground truth points on… More >

Muhammad Salahuddin Mohamad Shahrul Annuar, Nabilah Naharudin^*, Nur Aina Adiela Azmi, Nafisah Khalid

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 53-69, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.058078 - 13 January 2025

Abstract Tourism trails connect destinations, points of interest, and travel-related businesses. By enhancing connectivity, these trails reduce travel time, allowing tourists to maximize their exploration of sites, leading to more efficient and satisfying travel experiences. The rising popularity of e-scooters in urban areas has highlighted the need to identify safe and accessible routes, particularly in cities where safety concerns have led to restrictions. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and Geographic Information System (GIS) network analysis can be employed to determine optimal paths by considering multiple criteria. This study focuses on finding an optimal street art trail for… More >

Khuram Ali Khan¹, Saba Mubeen Ishfaq¹, Atiqe Ur Rahman², Salwa El-Morsy^3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.1, pp. 501-530, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.057865 - 17 December 2024

Abstract Due to the numerous variables to take into account as well as the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty, evaluating educational institutions can be difficult. The concept of a possibility Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft set (pPyFHSS) is more flexible in this regard than other theoretical fuzzy set-like models, even though some attempts have been made in the literature to address such uncertainties. This study investigates the elementary notions of pPyFHSS including its set-theoretic operations union, intersection, complement, OR- and AND-operations. Some results related to these operations are also modified for pPyFHSS. Additionally, the similarity measures between pPyFHSSs are More >

Simon White¹, David Tella¹, Bahrom Ostad¹, David Barquin², Caleigh Smith¹,Rebecca King³, Kirsten L. Greene¹, Tracy Downs¹, Nora G. Kern¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 11777-11783, 2024

Abstract Introduction: Grant funding to Urology has decreased over the last decade. Documented lack of gender and race diversity at the faculty level raises concerns for funding disparities. This study sought to characterize disparities based upon race and gender in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding data to Urologic faculty.
Methods and materials: Data from 145 ACGME accredited Urology residency programs incorporating faculty gender and underrepresented in medicine (URiM) status was utilized. The NIH Research Portfolio Online Report Tool was queried between 1985 and 2023 for grants related to current Urology faculty. URiM status, gender, years of practice,… More >