Wenqi Shi^1,#, Binyameen Bin Shafqat^2,#, Muhammad Arif¹, Ayesha Fazal Nawaz³, Muhammad Amir Zia⁴, Xu Ling¹, Dingli Hong¹, Ruhong Xu^1,*, Luhua Li^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 229-241, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059315 - 24 January 2025

Abstract Seed priming is an effective seed pretreatment technology that enhances germination and overall crop performance by optimizing seed hydration and metabolic processes before planting. Seed quality is a critical determinant of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) crop performance, influencing germination, plant vigor, and yield. This study evaluates the effects of seed priming with potassium salts (1% and 2% KCl and K₂SO₄) on germination, morphological traits, and Cry1Ac gene expression in three Bt cotton cultivars (IUB-2013, NIAB-878B, FH-142) as Cry1Ac enhance the pest resistance in Bt cotton and reduce the plant’s dependence on chemical insecticides. Seeds were primed for six hours, air-dried,… More >

Tianzhi Zhang¹, Gang Zhou^1,*, Shuang Zhang², Shunhang Li¹, Yepeng Sun¹, Qiankun Pi¹, Shuo Liu³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 279-305, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055943 - 03 January 2025

Abstract Joint Multimodal Aspect-based Sentiment Analysis (JMASA) is a significant task in the research of multimodal fine-grained sentiment analysis, which combines two subtasks: Multimodal Aspect Term Extraction (MATE) and Multimodal Aspect-oriented Sentiment Classification (MASC). Currently, most existing models for JMASA only perform text and image feature encoding from a basic level, but often neglect the in-depth analysis of unimodal intrinsic features, which may lead to the low accuracy of aspect term extraction and the poor ability of sentiment prediction due to the insufficient learning of intra-modal features. Given this problem, we propose a Text-Image Feature Fine-grained… More >

J. L. Rodríguez-Muñoz^1,*, J. S. Pacheco-Cedeño^1,*, J. F. Ituna-Yudonago², J. J. Ramírez-Minguela³, I. J. González-Hernández⁴

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.6, pp. 1719-1741, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.057924 - 19 December 2024

Abstract In conventional absorption refrigeration systems (ARS), the heat from the condenser is usually rejected by the environment in place to be used in the system, so recuperating this is a good alternative to enhance the system’s performance. For instance, in this paper, an alternative ARS in which LiBr/Water is used as a refrigerant mixture, where part of condensing heat is recovered via the solution heat recovery generator absorption cycle (HR-ARS) was energy and exergy evaluated. The influence of generator, condenser and evaporator temperatures, as well as the efficiency of the solution heat exchanger on the coefficient of… More > Graphic Abstract

Ivan Lobzenko^1,*, Tomohito Tsuru¹, Yoshinori Shiihara², Takuya Iwashita³

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012770

Abstract Revealing the origin of the mechanical properties of metallic glasses (MG) is a long-standing problem. MGs respond to the external strain with the activation of collective atomic motion, but the triggers of such motions are not revealed yet, in contrast to the well-defined dislocations in crystals. In the present study we show that the change of atomic Von Mises stress is one of the key local parameters to indicate the stress response to a shear strain in metallic glass. Four random Cu50%Zr50% structures were prepared in first-principles molecular dynamics cooling process. Structures were then put… More >

Wei Xia^1,*, Ximao Zhong¹, Jianwei Song¹, Shuling Hu¹, Shengping Shen¹

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012814

Abstract Panel flutter is an aeroelastic phenomenon characterized with thermo-mechanical coupling and geometric nonlinearity. In high speed air vehicles, panel flutter introduces violent vibration of the skin structures and leads to structural failure with fatigue cracks. When functionally graded materials (FGM) are adopted as the thermal isolator on high speed vehicles, the thermo-mechanical performance of skin panels is increased while the panel flutter is affected by the asymmetry. It is of great interest to study the nonlinear phenomenon of FGM panel flutter.
In this work, an aeroelastic model of preheated FGM panels are established. The Mindlin plate… More >

Yuanyuan Yang¹, Xian Shi^1,2,*, Cheng Ji³, Yujie Yan³, Na An³, Teng Zhang⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.12, pp. 3667-3688, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.056266 - 22 November 2024

Abstract Based on a geology-engineering sweet spot evaluation, the high-quality reservoir zones and horizontal well landing points were determined. Subsequently, fracture propagation and production were simulated with a multilayer fracturing scenario. The optimal hydraulic fracturing strategy for the multilayer fracturing network was determined by introducing a vertical asymmetry factor. This strategy aimed to minimize stress shadowing effects in the vertical direction while maximizing the stimulated reservoir volume (SRV). The study found that the small vertical layer spacing of high-quality reservoirs and the presence of stress-masking layers (with a stress difference of approximately 3~8 MPa) indicate that… More > Graphic Abstract

Muhammad Abdullah Khan¹, Muhammad Usman², Yuhong Zhao^1,3,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 1905-1952, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054691 - 18 November 2024

Abstract This comprehensive review examines the structural, mechanical, electronic, and thermodynamic properties of Mg-Li-Al alloys, focusing on their corrosion resistance and mechanical performance enhancement. Utilizing first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) and the quasi-harmonic approximation (QHA), the combined properties of the Mg-Li-Al phase are explored, revealing superior incompressibility, shear resistance, and stiffness compared to individual elements. The review highlights the brittleness of the alloy, supported by B/G ratios, Cauchy pressures, and Poisson’s ratios. Electronic structure analysis shows metallic behavior with varied covalent bonding characteristics, while Mulliken population analysis emphasizes significant electron transfer within the… More >

WEITAO ZHENG¹, DONG JIANG², SONGEN CHEN¹, MEILING WU¹, BAOQI YAN², JIAHUI ZHAI², YUNQIANG SHI², BIN XIE¹, XINGWANG XIE², KANGHONG HU^1,*, WENXUE MA^3,*

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.12, pp. 1837-1850, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.056565 - 13 November 2024

Abstract Objectives: The Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) G12D oncogenic mutation poses a significant challenge in treating solid tumors due to the lack of specific and effective therapeutic interventions. This study aims to explore innovative approaches in T cell receptor (TCR) engineering and characterization to target the KRAS G12D_7-16 mutation, providing potential strategies for overcoming this therapeutic challenge. Methods: In this innovative study, we engineered and characterized two T cell receptors (TCRs), KDA11-01 and KDA11-02 with high affinity for the KRAS G12D_7-16 mutation. These TCRs were isolated from tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) derived from tumor tissues of patients More >

Fan Yang^1,2,*, Honggang Mi^1,2, Jian Wu^1,2, Qi Yang^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.11, pp. 2637-2656, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.048574 - 28 October 2024

Abstract The gas production of deep coalbed methane wells in Linxing-Shenfu block decreases rapidly, the water output is high, the supporting effect is poor, the effective supporting fracture size is limited, and the migration mechanism of proppant in deep coal reservoir is not clear at present. To investigate the migration behavior of proppants in complex fractures during the volume reconstruction of deep coal and rock reservoirs, an optimization test on the conductivity of low-density proppants and simulations of proppant migration in complex fractures of deep coal reservoirs were conducted. The study systematically analyzed the impact of… More >

Lei Zhang¹, Rongliang Shi^1,2,*, Junhui Li², Yannan Yu¹, Yu Zhang¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3181-3197, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.054485 - 21 October 2024

Abstract The grid-forming virtual synchronous generator (GFVSG) not only employs a first-order low-pass filter for virtual inertia control but also introduces grid-connected active power (GCAP) dynamic oscillation issues, akin to those observed in traditional synchronous generators. In response to this, an improved strategy for lead-lag filter based GFVSG (LLF-GFVSG) is presented in this article. Firstly, the grid-connected circuit structure and control principle of typical GFVSG are described, and a closed-loop small-signal model for GCAP in GFVSG is established. The causes of GCAP dynamic oscillation of GFVSG under the disturbances of active power command as well as More >