Xiufeng Fei¹, Jian Liu^1,2, Dianhang Wei^1,*, Xiaosong Zhang^1,2,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.076167 - 30 April 2026

Abstract Thermal-transfer printing technology has gained widespread adoption in small-format printing devices owing to its fast printing speed, good image quality, and environmental sustainability. However, scaling this technology to large-format printing equipment remains challenging, primarily because the internal heat transfer mechanisms in the large-scale thermal-transfer printing head (TPH) are not yet fully understood. This knowledge gap limits further optimization of device design. A two-dimensional model was established to numerically investigate the internal heat transfer within the thermal-transfer printing head under pulse heating conditions. The simulations reveal that the internal temperature distribution adopts a star-like pattern, driven More >

Aoyu Zheng¹, Ye Wang^1,2,*, Huanhuan Li¹, Yuanfeng Lu^1,3,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.075766 - 30 April 2026

Abstract Subway operations generate substantial heat, and inadequate dissipation can progressively degrade tunnel thermal conditions. The thermal distribution within the surrounding rock is critical for calculating the load on subway environmental control systems. However, the heat transfer patterns in the surrounding rock for intersecting tunnels remain poorly understood. Therefore, this study employs COMSOL software to numerically analyze the impact of intersecting line layouts on the temperature field distribution within the surrounding rock. Results indicate that when tunnels intersect, heat accumulates in the surrounding rock near the intersection. Compared to the single-tunnel structure, intersecting tunnels exhibit higher… More >

Artem N. Kotov^*, Aleksandr A. Starostin, Aleksandr L. Gurashkin

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.074926 - 30 April 2026

Abstract Dynamic methods for creating a superheated state of liquids and tracking their decay are presented. These methods allow relaxation characteristics of short-lived metastable states to be investigated across a wide range of temperatures and pressures. The relaxation of a medium is studied by a “probe” action after a short “pump” pulse. The concentration of the pump pulse in time and space allows the synchronization and localization of means for recording fast-flowing processes. Our aim was to carry out a brief review of methods for studying pulsed thermal processes in a superheated liquid based on the… More >

Shengqun Chen^1,2,#, Lianwen Shen^1,2,#, Shuang Qu^1,2, Xia Jiang^1,2,3,*, Gang Wang^1,2,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.078590 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Acer truncatum is a significant woody oil-bearing tree species known for its ability to synthesize various unsaturated fatty acids. This study systematically analyzes the lipid metabolic pathways and the associated transcript abundance changes involved in the biosynthesis and accumulation of seed oil in A. truncatum. By integrating lipidomics and transcriptomics analyses across different developmental stages of A. truncatum seeds, we thoroughly investigate the dynamic characteristics of oil metabolism. The results show that triacylglycerols (TAGs) become the dominating lipid class throughout seed development and that their amount increases greatly as the seeds mature, whereas diacylglycerols (DAGs) show a significantly… More >

N. V. T. Jayaprada¹, Muhammad Hammad², S. Geekiyanage³, Muhammad Shafiq⁴, Heba I. Moamed^5,*, Haiam O. Elkatry⁶, Mohamed El Oirdi⁷, Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail⁸, Mohamed M. El-Mogy⁸, Abdelrahman R. Ahmed^6,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.078307 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Pigment biofortification in rice, particularly through enhanced anthocyanin accumulation, is increasingly recognized in Asia for its potential to improve nutritional quality and antioxidant capacity while addressing regional health challenges. However, the regulatory network underlying anthocyanin biosynthesis in rice remains incompletely characterized, especially regarding MYB transcription factors that may control pigment accumulation in diverse germplasm. In this study, a genome-wide analysis of MYB transcription factors in Oryza sativa subsp. japonica identified 109 OsMYB genes. Phylogenetic comparison with known anthocyanin regulators from Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza rufipogon revealed conserved clades containing potential pigment-related regulators. Integrative analyses including gene structure, conserved motif identification,… More >

Lauren Martin^1,*, Henry D. Mason², Juan A. Nel³

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 301-307, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.073424 - 29 April 2026

Abstract This study explored how psychology educators in South Africa can be professionally developed to embed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles into their pedagogy, thereby enhancing psychological flexibility among postgraduate students. Using a Collaborative Action Research approach, seven educators and thirteen students participated in a ten-month intervention comprising four iterative cycles of training, implementation, and reflection. The thematic analysis found that ACT-informed pedagogy not only promoted student resilience, present-moment awareness (mindfulness), and values-based engagement (authenticity) but also catalysed shifts in educator identity toward more reflexive teaching. Students cultivated resilience by learning to tolerate emotional discomfort More >

Anthony Gbenro Balogun^1,*, Victor Chidi Onyencho², Choja Akpovire Oduaran²

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 181-189, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.067947 - 29 April 2026

Abstract This study examined the moderating effects of psychological detachment and conscientiousness on the relationship between compulsory citizenship behaviour (CCB) and work-family conflict (WFC) among nurses. Data were gathered from 289 nurses (104 males and 185 females) working in public hospitals in the southwestern part of Nigeria. They completed self-report measures on CCB, WFC, psychological detachment, and conscientiousness. Hayes PROCESS Macro results showed that CCB was associated with higher WFC among nurses. Psychological detachment (β = −0.05, p < 0.006) and conscientiousness (β = −0.02, p < 0.003) significantly moderated the relationship between CCB and WFC, such More >

Rafael de Oliveira Silva^1,2,*, Roberto Outa³, Fábio Roberto Chavarette⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080607 - 27 April 2026

Abstract The reliable detection of cracks in engineering materials remains a fundamental challenge in nondestructive testing, especially in applications that require automated inspection, reduced instrumentation costs, and robustness under noisy operational conditions. Traditional nondestructive evaluation techniques often rely on complex sensing setups or expert-dependent interpretation, which can limit scalability and real-time applicability. In this context, this study addresses the scientific problem of achieving reliable and automated crack detection using simplified sensing architectures combined with intelligent data-driven analysis. This work proposes an intelligent signal classification framework for crack detection in polymeric materials based on machine learning and… More >

Jingjie He^1,*, Yuhui Jing^2,3, Xiaopeng Zhang²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080458 - 27 April 2026

Abstract In high-heat-flux environments, traditional cooling channels often fail to satisfy concurrent requirements for high heat transfer efficiency, temperature uniformity, and minimal pumping power. This study proposes an engineering-oriented topology optimization method for fluid-solid conjugate heat transfer to address the conflict between thermal performance and flow resistance under non-uniform heat sources. We introduce a pseudo-three-dimensional conjugate heat transfer model governed by Darcy’s law. This formulation retains three-dimensional effects, such as sidewall conduction and non-uniform surface heat flux. Moreover, the governing equations are reduced to two dimensions, thereby significantly enhancing computational efficiency. To resolve the discrepancy between More >

Sumin Yeon, Minjae Lee, Jiho Bae, Suwon Lee^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.079954 - 27 April 2026

Abstract In everyday life, people effectively convey their intentions through pointing gestures without explicitly naming objects. In particular, pointing gestures used in conjunction with linguistic expressions such as “this” and “that” play a crucial role in intuitively indicating objects or locations in space. Although research on the recognition of such nonverbal gestures has been actively pursued within the field of human-computer interaction (HCI), accurately interpreting a user’s intent remains challenging in situations where the pointing gesture is ambiguous. This paper proposes an integrated system that combines a large language model (LLM), capable of understanding complex human… More > Graphic Abstract