Lihua Zhong¹, Feng Pan¹, Yuyao Yang¹, Lei Feng¹, Jinghe Jiang², Guo Lin², Xiaoshun Zhang^3,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.073240 - 27 May 2026

Abstract This paper addresses the challenge of efficiently calculating dynamic carbon emission factors (CEFs) in large-scale power systems. Traditional methods that rely on direct matrix inversion are computationally intensive and become impractical for networks with thousands of nodes. To overcome this limitation, a fast and scalable computational framework is proposed based on the incomplete LU (ILU) preconditioned biconjugate gradient stabilized (BiCGSTAB) iterative solver. The proposed approach formulates the nodal CEF model as a sparse linear system and employs Krylov subspace acceleration with ILU preconditioning to enhance convergence and numerical stability. The method is applied to synthetic… More > Graphic Abstract

Duo Li¹, Shuhao Kang¹, Yukun Liu², Yang Shen², Ruihan Li³, Yuhu Liu¹, Shujun Huang⁴, Xin Wu⁵, Huan Liu^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.88, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.078734 - 08 May 2026

Abstract Tungsten plays a critical role in semiconductor electrical interconnects, and a thorough understanding of its mechanical properties is essential for optimizing its processing and performance. However, few studies have explored the effect of grain refinement on the mechanical behavior of tungsten. The work indicates a phenomenological transition around ~7.3 nm within the tested grain-size range that governs the nanoindentation response of tungsten. To establish this, we performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of nanoindentation for different grain sizes and analyzed surface pile-up, elastic recovery, atomic displacement, loading force, hardness, stress/strain behavior, dislocation density, and dislocation evolution. More >

Xue Wang^1,2, Cen Yang¹, Yonghang Wang¹, Mingming Wang^1,3, Ying Chen⁴, Ping Li^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.077868 - 09 April 2026

Abstract Tungsten-copper laminated composites are promising materials for high heat-flux applications, but their performance is often limited by interfacial instability caused by the thermal-mechanical mismatch between tungsten and copper. In this study, W/W-30Cu/CuCrZr three-layer composites are fabricated by high-pressure torsion (HPT) processing. Experimental characterization and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are used to systematically investigate the influence of HPT process parameters and intermediate-layer composition on the evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties. HPT processing significantly refines the grains of the W-xCu composites and enhances their homogeneity. After applying 15 revolutions of HPT on W-30Cu composites, the crystallite… More >

Gracia Cristina Villodres^1,#,*, Federico Salvador-Pérez², José Joaquín Muros¹, Rocío Vizcaíno-Cuenca^3,4,#

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 877-899, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066137 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: University students face significant challenges in maintaining healthy physical activity (PA) and dietary habits, and they often fall short of global health recommendations. Psychological factors such as social physique anxiety, body image concerns, and self-objectification may act as barriers to PA engagement, influencing both mental and physical health. The present study constructed a structural equation model (SEM) to examine the relationship between body image-related psychological factors and resistance to PA in university students from southern Spain. Methods: A cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 519 university students (74% females, 26% males; Mean age… More >

Melissa Mashaba¹, Curwyn Mapaling^2,*, Wandile F. Tsabedze³

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 29-35, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.066007 - 30 April 2025

Abstract The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic introduced significant psychosocial stressors for morticians in South Africa, yet their coping mechanisms remain underexplored. This study investigated how South African morticians (N = 10, Black males) coped with these stressors during the pandemic through semi-structured interviews. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) informed thematic analysis identified five themes: (i) death overload distress associated with trauma and fear of exposure; (ii) insomnia due to worry, workload, and fear of infection; (iii) stigmatisation from community avoidance and negative perceptions; (iv) social isolation and anxiety related to emotional disconnection, personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, More >

K. Turmanova^a, O. Prikhodko^a, Zh. Tolepov^a, S. Maksimova^a, N. Manabaev^b, N. Almas^c,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.21, No.7, pp. 575-581, 2024, DOI:10.15251/CL.2024.217.575

Abstract In this study, we used Raman spectroscopy to compare the local structure of Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST) thin films with thicknesses of 90 nm and 271 nm that were crystallized through thermal annealing and laser radiation (laser annealing) during the recording of Raman spectra in situ. We found that for all crystallized films, the position of the main peaks in the Raman spectra was almost the same, and their structure corresponded to a hexagonal close packed state. It is noteworthy that the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the main peaks varies considerably depending on the More >

Guanpeng Huang^1,#, Ti Wu^1,2,#, Yinjie Zheng³, Qiyun Gu², Qiaobin Chen², Shoukai Lin^2,*, Jincheng Wu^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2715-2735, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.056484 - 30 November 2024

Abstract Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.), a rare fruit native to China, has a long history of cultivation in China. Low temperature is the key factor restricting loquat growth and severely affects yield. Low temperature induces the regeneration and metabolism of reduced glutathione (GSH) to alleviate stress damage via the participation of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) in plants. In this study, 16 GSTs were identified from the loquat genome according to their protein sequence similarity with Arabidopsis GSTs. On the basis of domain characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of AtGSTs, these EjGSTs can be divided into 4 subclasses: Phi, Theta, Tau… More >

Choon-Hong Tan¹, Ah-Choo Koo^1,*, Hawa Rahmat², Wei-Fern Siew³, Alexius Weng-Onn Cheang³, Elyna Amir Sharji¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.1, pp. 99-126, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.025004 - 29 November 2022

Abstract The prevalence of mental health problems in both Malaysian and global workplaces has significantly increased due to the presence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, globalization, technology advancement in Industry 4.0, and other contributing factors. The pervasiveness of the issue poses a huge challenge to improving the occupational safety and health (OSH) of workers in various industries, especially in the digital industry. The emergence of the innovative industry is evident mainly due to the rapid development of Industry 4.0 and the relevant demands of multiple businesses in the digital transformation. Nonetheless, limited studies and academic… More > Graphic Abstract

Amal H. Alharbi, Hanan A. Hosni Mahmoud^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.3, pp. 5755-5769, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.032212 - 28 July 2022

Abstract In the last decades, technology has used Copper for IC interconnect and it has been the best material used in the wire downsizing. However, Copper is now showing inefficiency as downscaling is getting deeper. Recent research starts to show Tungsten (W) as a possible replacement, for its better downsizing characteristic. The scaling-down of interconnects dimension has to be augmented with thin diffusion layers. It is crucial to subdue tungsten diffusion in the nickel-based thermal spray Flexicord (NiCrAlY) coating layers. Inappropriately, diffusion barriers with thicknesses less than 4.3 nm do not to execute well. With the… More >

Jianjun Guo^1,2, Lingling Jia³, Sandra Senyo Fometu⁴, Qiang Ma⁵, Jinjin Wang¹, Hang Li¹, Lei Jiang⁵, Guohua Wu^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.12, pp. 3373-3389, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.021087 - 14 July 2022

Abstract Traditionally, silkworm silk has been used to make high-quality textiles. Nevertheless, various wastes from silkworm silk textiles that are no longer used are increasing, which is also causing considerable waste and contamination. This issue is causing widespread concern in countries that use more silk. Regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) fibers have been shown to be fragile and tender, which prohibits RSF from being widely used as a structural component. Therefore, enriching the function of silk and enhancing the RSF mechanical properties are important directions to expand the comprehensive utilization of silk products. In the present research,… More >