Lei Zhu^1,2, Bin Liu², Xuewei Liu^2,*, Wei Deng¹, Wenjie Yao¹, Ying Fan¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 401-427, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.041444 - 14 December 2023

Abstract To analyze the effects of a time-varying viscosity on the penetration length of grouting, in this study cement slurries with varying water-cement ratios have been investigated using the Bingham’s fluid flow equation and a discrete element method. A fluid-solid coupling numerical model has been introduced accordingly, and its accuracy has been validated through comparison of theoretical and numerical solutions. For different fracture forms (a single fracture, a branch fracture, and a fracture network), the influence of the time-varying viscosity on the slurry length range has been investigated, considering the change in the fracture aperture. The More >

Sheng Lan¹, Fei Yang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09077

Abstract Non-autoclaved concrete pipe piles are gaining attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to autoclaved concrete pipe piles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in the impact resistance of a non-autoclaved concrete pipe pile with the addition of rubber. To this end, various volume fractions of rubber particles were used to replace the fine sand in the non-autoclaved pipe pile concrete (0%, 5%, 10% and 15%). Additionally, the axial impact resistance of rubber modified non-autoclaved concrete pipe pile was studied from the concrete materials and pipe pile components through quasi-static, dynamic compression… More >

Giuseppe Corrente^1,2,*, Carlo Vincenzo Stanzione^3,4, Vittoria Stanzione⁵

Journal of Quantum Computing, Vol.5, pp. 55-70, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jqc.2023.044786 - 14 December 2023

Abstract The Hamiltonian cycle problem (HCP), which is an NP-complete problem, consists of having a graph G with nodes and m edges and finding the path that connects each node exactly once. In this paper we compare some algorithms to solve a Hamiltonian cycle problem, using different models of computations and especially the probabilistic and quantum ones. Starting from the classical probabilistic approach of random walks, we take a step to the quantum direction by involving an ad hoc designed Quantum Turing Machine (QTM), which can be a useful conceptual project tool for quantum algorithms. Introducing several More >

Qiuyue Wu^1,2,3, Zhicheng Wang², Tao Li^2,3,*, Lu Wang¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1237-1243, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.046844 - 08 December 2023

Abstract This research was to investigate the intervention effect of art-making on the anxiety symptoms of college students. A sample of 400 college students took part in this research. They were assigned to the experiment group (n = 200) and the control group (n = 200) according to Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) scores. Unlike the control group, the experiment group received a standard art-making program under the supervision of trained instructors for a period of twelve sessions two times weekly which was continued for six weeks. Self-Rating Anxiety Seale (SAS) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) were More >

Xiaoqing Zeng^1,2,3,*, Song Tu^1,2,3, Ting Liu⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1229-1236, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029903 - 08 December 2023

Abstract The relapse of methamphetamine (meth) is associated with decision-making dysfunction. The present study aims to investigate the impact of different emotions on the decision-making behavior of meth users. We used 2 (gender: male, female) × 3 (emotion: positive, negative, neutral) × 5 (block: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) mixed experiment design. The study involved 168 meth users who were divided into three groups: positive emotion, negative emotion and neutral emotion group, and tested by the emotional Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). The IGT performance of male users exhibited a decreasing trend from Block 1 to Block More > Graphic Abstract

Swetha Lanka¹, Venkata Subrahmanyam Sajja^1,*, Dhaneshwar Prasad²

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.21, pp. 385-405, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2023.042544 - 30 November 2023

Abstract An attempt is made to analyse some lubrication characteristics of rigid cylindrical asymmetric rollers under adiabatic and isothermal boundaries with rolling and sliding motion lubricated by a non-Newtonian incompressible Bingham plastic fluid under the behaviour of line contact. Here the lower surface is considered to move quicker than that of the upper surface; and the Roelands viscosity model is considered and assumed to depend upon the fluid pressure and the mean film temperature. The governing equations for fluid flow such as equations of motion with continuity and the momentum energy equation are solved using Runge-Kutta More >

Ain Raal^1,*, Linda Rusalepp², Tatiana Chiru³, Nicolae Ciobanu³, Kelly Talvistu¹, Michelle Shusta¹, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4, Tõnu Püssa²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.11, pp. 2965-2979, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.042723 - 24 October 2023

Abstract The fruits of the Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) are a popular plant food and a valuable health product. Cultivating plants produces a lot of leaves with fine branches as an unnecessary residue, which needs valorization. The aim of the study was to estimate (by HPLC-MS/MS) the qualitative and quantitative content of polyphenolic compounds in different parts of H. rhamnoides (HR), and to determine the level of antioxidant activity of leaves and fruits (by DPPH, ABTS methods and ferrozine test). Up to 19 compounds were identified in different parts of HR. The fruits are rich in flavonoids, including… More >

Long Zhao, Xudong Lu, Xinbo Huang^*, Hao Yang, Guoze Feng

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.17, No.4, pp. 283-297, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2023.025977 - 02 August 2023

Abstract In the harsh environment, the structural health of the anti-vibration hammer, which suffers from the coupled effects of corrosion and fatigue damage, is significantly reduced. As part of the conductor structure, the anti-vibration hammer is rigidly attached to the conductor, effectively suppressing conductor vibration. The conductor’s breeze vibration law and natural modal frequency are altered damage to the anti-vibration hammer structure. Through built a vibration experiment platform to simulate multiple faults such as anti-vibration hammer head drop off and position slippage, which to obtained the vibration acceleration signal of the conductor. The acceleration vibration signal… More >

Asma Ibrahim Hussein^1,*, Abeer Tariq MaoLood², Ekhlas Khalaf Gbashi²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.1, pp. 753-769, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039804 - 08 June 2023

Abstract With the advent of quantum computing, numerous efforts have been made to standardize post-quantum cryptosystems with the intention of (eventually) replacing Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) and Rivets-Shamir-Adelman (RSA). A modified version of the traditional N-Th Degree Truncated Polynomial Ring (NTRU) cryptosystem called NTRU Prime has been developed to reduce the attack surface. In this paper, the Signcryption scheme was proposed, and it is most efficient than others since it reduces the complexity and runs the time of the code execution, and at the same time, provides a better security degree since it ensures the integrity… More >

G. Manimala^*, A. Chinnasamy

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.1, pp. 393-412, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.037066 - 26 May 2023

Abstract Cloud computing facilitates the great potentiality of storing and managing remote access to services in terms of software as a service (SaaS). Several organizations have moved towards outsourcing over the cloud to reduce the burden on local resources. In this context, the metaheuristic optimization method is determined to be highly suitable for selecting appropriate services that comply with the requirements of the client’s requests, as the services stored over the cloud are too complex and scalable. To achieve better service composition, the parameters of Quality of Service (QoS) related to each service considered to be… More >