Darlington Chigozie Okeke^*

Journal of Cyber Security, Vol.8, pp. 281-317, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jcs.2026.079750 - 29 May 2026

Abstract Phishing has become the most common cybersecurity threat and increasingly exploits human factors rather than technical vulnerabilities. This study examined the relationships between cybersecurity awareness, training frequency, user cyber-hygiene behaviour, organisational culture, risk perception, and self-reported phishing vulnerability and the theoretical basis of this research is the Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT). A quantitative correlational design was used for data collection and analysis with Pearson correlation in structured questionnaires. The results indicated that the five independent variables have a significant positive relationship with phishing vulnerability. The increased awareness and regular training correlate with greater recognition… More >

Jinyang Yuan, Zewen Wu, Ququ Li, Ling Sun^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077266 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Background: Bullying victimization (BV) represents a critical public health concern among Chinese adolescents, with significant implications for psychological well-being. Although accumulating evidence underscores the detrimental association between maladaptive parenting practices and increased bullying victimization, the precise mediating mechanisms linking parental psychological control (PPC) to BV remain inadequately elucidated. This study addresses this gap by examining pathways through which PPC and deviant peer affiliation (DPA) jointly influence BV, while accounting for the protective role of self-compassion (SC). Methods: A sample of 861 Chinese adolescents (429 male; mean age = 14.08 years, SD = 1.07) recruited via a… More >

Junwei Zhang¹, Jingbo Wang², Qiangzhi Zuo³, Tong Han⁴, Yang Liu^5,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076641 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Objectives: Existing research indicates a link between childhood physical abuse (CPA) and adolescent smartphone addiction (SA), yet it primarily relies on cross-sectional data. This leaves the longitudinal developmental pathways, including the mediating role of anxiety and the potential protective role of physical activity (PA), poorly understood and insufficiently examined. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal association between CPA and SA among Chinese middle school students, and to investigate the mediating role of anxiety and the moderating role of PA in this relationship. Methods: This study was conducted in two waves of a longitudinal design with… More >

Guofeng Qu^1,2, Fengwei Jia^1,2, Jing Liu³, Xishuai Wang³, Guoyue Tang⁴, Zhonghu Gu⁵, Yuyang Nie^1,2,*, Cong Liu^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076017 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Background: Physical exercise is recognized as an effective means of alleviating academic stress, and physical education (PE) classes constitute a primary source of such activity for middle school students. This study aimed to delve into the diversity of PE class participation patterns among these students, examine their relationship with academic stress, and specifically investigate the mediating role of self-compassion in this process. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 849 Chinese middle school students. Data were collected via online questionnaires using validated measurement instruments, which included the degree of participation in PE classes, academic stress, and… More >

Yuhan Guo¹, Jiayi Li², Shuai Chen³, Yanling Liu^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.075377 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Background: In adolescence, anxiety symptoms are a common mental health problem. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible chain-mediating functions of fundamental psychological needs satisfaction and self-compassion in the link between adolescent anxiety and parental psychological control. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to pick 8342 middle school pupils from the Chinese regions of Sichuan and Hebei for this cross-sectional study. Participants filled out validated measures of anxiety symptoms, self-compassion, fundamental psychological needs satisfaction, and parental psychological control. To test the suggested chain mediation model, data were examined using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and… More >

Manda Vais Jatul Fitri¹, Melbi Mahardika^2,3,4,*, Yuni Kusumastuti^1,*, Mochamad Asrofi⁵

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0197 - 28 May 2026

Abstract The development of seaweed-derived products, particularly carrageenan, is increasingly prioritized in Indonesia to support sustainability and strengthen the local economy. Despite extensive studies on carrageenan extraction, systematic comparisons between locally extracted carrageenan and specific local commercial products remain limited. This study addresses this gap by directly comparing carrageenan extracted from Eucheuma cottonii harvested in Lombok, Indonesia, with a locally produced commercial carrageenan as a quality benchmark. Carrageenan extraction was performed using alkaline KOH treatment followed by ethanol precipitation. The extracted carrageenan exhibited a relatively high viscosity (61.16 cP) and a low sulfate content (11.58%). FTIR analysis More >

Chaoshuai Duan, Yin Wang, Guohua Zhu^*, Xiaotian Zhang, Jiale Wang, Zhen Wang

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081676 - 27 May 2026

Abstract Hybrid fiber reinforced plastic (HFRP) composites, especially intra-layer carbon/glass hybrids, offer a promising balance of specific strength, impact resistance, and cost efficiency for thin-walled energy-absorbing structures. This study investigates the low-velocity impact response and energy absorption of intra-layer carbon/glass hybrid hat-shaped beams. Tensile and impact tests evaluated the effects of hybrid ratio and fiber orientation. A multiscale damage model based on micromechanical damage and failure criteria was established via Abaqus/VUMAT, integrating stress amplification factors to bridge micro-meso-macro scales. Experimental results show that carbon fibers aligned with the loading direction yield hybrid composites with superior tensile… More >

Zafer Serin^1,*, Cihan Karakuzu², Uğur Yüzgeç²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.079254 - 27 May 2026

Abstract This study proposes SWAGE-3D (Spectral Wasserstein Attention Generative Ensemble), an enhanced 3D-VAE-GAN framework for single-view 3D object reconstruction using voxel-based representations. The proposed model integrates RGB-D encoding, Wasserstein adversarial learning with hybrid Lipschitz regularization, and a self-attention–augmented generator to improve structural coherence and training stability. By combining variational latent modeling with stabilized Wasserstein optimization, the framework aims to address common challenges in 3D generative modeling, including mode collapse, unstable convergence, and insufficient global consistency. The encoder employs a depth-aware feature extraction strategy, while the discriminator utilizes a hybrid spectral normalization and gradient penalty mechanism to More > Graphic Abstract

T. I. Eldho^1,*, Sanjukta Das¹, Aatish Anshuman², Tinesh Pathania³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.078705 - 27 May 2026

Abstract In recent years, meshless methods have been increasingly applied to the simulation of various engineering problems due to their inherent advantages over traditional mesh-based approaches, including greater flexibility, independence from predefined meshing, simpler adaptive analysis, improved automation, and suitability for complex problems. Several meshless methods have been used for porous media simulation, and are broadly categorized into collocation, global weak form and local weak form methods. In this study, a comprehensive comparison of the applicability of these three categories of meshless methods for simulating coupled flow and transport problems in porous media is presented. The… More > Graphic Abstract

Matteo Gentilini^1,2,3, Sofia Mangili², Alberto Selvaggi^4,5, Rodolfo Gentili^1,*, Brigitte Marazzi^2,3

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.078024 - 27 May 2026

Abstract Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. (Johnson grass, Poaceae) is a worldwide problematic alien species, rapidly expanding its alien range in Europe. This study reconstructed the spread history, and assessed the current distribution, ecological traits, and invasion potential of this species in the Insubric region of northern Italy and southern Switzerland. Herbarium and occurrence data showed that its spread began in the late 19th century and has accelerated recently in the foothill zone, progressing northward and upward. High-cover populations occurred in anthropogenic habitats, especially ruderal and agricultural areas. Morphological analyses revealed statistically significant site-dependent differences in plant height… More >