Mesut Ulu^1,*, Yusuf Sait Türkan², Kenan Mengüç³, Ersin Namlı², Tarık Küçükdeniz²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 2259-2281, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.052323 - 15 August 2024

Abstract Today, urban traffic, growing populations, and dense transportation networks are contributing to an increase in traffic incidents. These incidents include traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns, fires, and traffic disputes, resulting in long waiting times, high carbon emissions, and other undesirable situations. It is vital to estimate incident response times quickly and accurately after traffic incidents occur for the success of incident-related planning and response activities. This study presents a model for forecasting the traffic incident duration of traffic events with high precision. The proposed model goes through a 4-stage process using various features to predict the… More >

Yirui Li¹, Dongliang Xiao^1,3,*, Haoyong Chen¹, Weijun Cai¹, Josue Campos do Prado²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.8, pp. 2093-2127, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.049232 - 19 July 2024

Abstract Currently, both regulated and deregulated power trading exist in China’s power system, which has caused imbalanced funds in the electricity market. In this paper, a simulation analysis of the electricity market with wind energy resources is conducted, and the calculation methods of unbalanced funds are investigated systematically. In detail, the calculation formulas of unbalanced funds are illustrated based on their definition, and a two-track electricity market clearing model is established. Firstly, the concept of the dual-track system is explained, and the specific calculation formulas of various types of unbalanced funds are provided. Next, considering the More >

LAN ZHOU^1,#, QI ZHANG^2,#, BO TIAN^1,*, FENG YANG^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.7, pp. 1081-1093, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.049878 - 03 July 2024

Abstract Background: Glioblastoma, a notably malignant tumor within the central nervous system, is distinguished by its aggressive behavior. Silvestrol, a robust inhibitor of the RNA helicase eukaryotic initiation factor 4A (eIF4A), has shown significant potential as an anticancer compound. Yet, the impact of silvestrol on glioblastoma, especially its molecular mechanisms, has not been fully elucidated. Methods: This investigation employed a variety of in vitro assays, such as cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), clonogenic, 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EDU), wound healing, and flow cytometry, to evaluate cell cycle progression, apoptosis, cell viability, and migration. Western blot analysis was also performed to study… More >

Abdulwadood Alawadhi^1,*, Mohd. Hasbullah Omar¹, Abdullah Almogahed², Noradila Nordin³, Salman A. Alqahtani⁴, Atif M. Alamri⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 2851-2878, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050154 - 15 May 2024

Abstract The increased adoption of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) technologies has resulted in the widespread use of Body Area Networks (BANs) in medical and non-medical domains. However, the performance of IEEE 802.15.4-based BANs is impacted by challenges related to heterogeneous data traffic requirements among nodes, including contention during finite backoff periods, association delays, and traffic channel access through clear channel assessment (CCA) algorithms. These challenges lead to increased packet collisions, queuing delays, retransmissions, and the neglect of critical traffic, thereby hindering performance indicators such as throughput, packet delivery ratio, packet drop rate, and packet delay.… More >

Sapiah Sakri¹, Shakila Basheer¹, Zuhaira Muhammad Zain¹, Nurul Halimatul Asmak Ismail^2,*, Dua’ Abdellatef Nassar¹, Manal Abdullah Alohali¹, Mais Ayman Alharaki¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 1157-1185, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048051 - 25 April 2024

Abstract Background: Sepsis, a potentially fatal inflammatory disease triggered by infection, carries significant health implications worldwide. Timely detection is crucial as sepsis can rapidly escalate if left undetected. Recent advancements in deep learning (DL) offer powerful tools to address this challenge. Aim: Thus, this study proposed a hybrid CNNBDLSTM, a combination of a convolutional neural network (CNN) with a bi-directional long short-term memory (BDLSTM) model to predict sepsis onset. Implementing the proposed model provides a robust framework that capitalizes on the complementary strengths of both architectures, resulting in more accurate and timelier predictions. Method: The sepsis prediction… More >

Shulan Lei^1,2, Shujuan Wang¹, Zhuohong Zhu^1,2, Min Lu^1,2, Xinying Li^1,2, Yiming Shen³, Jing Chen^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.1, pp. 61-67, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.045478 - 05 February 2024

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the reliability and validity of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) among Chinese civil servants, thus establishing a useful tool for assessing the mental health of individuals in this occupation. The WEMWBS, Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) were administered to a sample of 2,624 civil servants (42.860 ± 9.690 years) in a city located within Shandong Province, China. The findings revealed significant differences between groups with high and low scores on each item of the WEMWBS (t = 48.127–78.308, all p… More >

Zeshan Faiz¹, Iftikhar Ahmed¹, Dumitru Baleanu^2,3,4, Shumaila Javeed^1,5,6,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1217-1238, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.029879 - 29 January 2024

Abstract The purpose of this research work is to investigate the numerical solutions of the fractional dengue transmission model (FDTM) in the presence of Wolbachia using the stochastic-based Levenberg-Marquardt neural network (LM-NN) technique. The fractional dengue transmission model (FDTM) consists of 12 compartments. The human population is divided into four compartments; susceptible humans (S_h), exposed humans (E_h), infectious humans (I_h), and recovered humans (R_h). Wolbachia-infected and Wolbachia-uninfected mosquito population is also divided into four compartments: aquatic (eggs, larvae, pupae), susceptible, exposed, and infectious. We investigated three different cases of vertical transmission probability (η), namely when Wolbachia-free mosquitoes persist only… More >

QIUQIANG CHEN^1,*, XIAOLEI ZHAO², WENXUE MA^3,*

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 95-98, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.046174 - 15 November 2023

Abstract Greenblatt and his team have unveiled vertebral skeletal stem cells (vSSCs) as a critical player in the landscape of bone metastasis. This commentary delves into the transformative discoveries surrounding vSSCs, emphasizing their distinct role in bone metastasis compared to other stem cell lineages. We illuminate the unique properties and functions of vSSCs, which may account for the elevated susceptibility of vertebral bones to metastatic invasion. Furthermore, we explore the exciting therapeutic horizons opened by this newfound understanding. These include potential interventions targeting vSSCs, modulation of associated signaling pathways, and broader implications for the treatment and More > Graphic Abstract

M. S. Alqahtani^a,b,c,*, F. Alqahtani^d, A. M. Almarhaby^e, K. I. Hussain^a,f, Y. Khalid^a, H. Almohiy^b, I. S. Yaha^c,g, El S. Yousef^c,d

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 43-54, 2023, DOI:10.15251/CL.2023.201.43

Abstract Because of the increased use of ionizing radiation, radiation management and security procedures are now regarded a standard part of many therapeutic and specialist fields. The focus of this work is on the radiation security features of Novel Oxide Glass (PZBKTANEr). The unique glass assembly is 40P2O5-30ZnO- 20BaF2-3.8K2TeO3- 1.2Al2O3-5Nb2O5-3Er2O3 in mol percent (test code PZBKTANEr). For the suggested oxide glass, several radiation shielding characteristics have been investigated for a specific energy range of ionizing radiation. The linear and mass attenuation coefficients, mean free path, half-value layer, total nuclear and electronic cross-sections, and fast neutron expulsion More >

K. W. Sun^a, Z. Liu^b,*, R. X. Wang^b, X. C. Ling^a, J. W. Sun^a

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 563-571, 2023, DOI:10.15251/CL.2023.208.563

Abstract Ba_0.7Sr_0.3TiO₃:Sm³⁺ modified K_xNa(_1-x)NbO₃ ceramics with perovskite-type structure were synthesized via solid state sintering method. Sm³⁺ ions doping was designed for substituting both A and B sites in the ABO3 structure, Sm³⁺ doped Ba_0.7Sr_0.3TiO₃ (Ba_0.7Sr_0.3TiO₃:Sm³⁺ ) oxide precursor powders with the chemical formula of Ba_0.7Sr_0.3xSm_x(Ti_1-xSm_x)O₃ (x=0.005, 0.015, 0.025) were synthesized. Combined Ba_0.7Sr_0.3TiO₃:Sm³⁺ with K_0.5Na_0.5NbO₃, the perovskite-type solid solution composite ceramics were fabricated via solid phase sintering method. X-Ray diffraction was used for investigating the phase structure of the precursor powders and luminescent composite ceramics. The photoluminescence properties of the Sm³⁺ ions in the Ba_0.7Sr_0.3TiO₃-K_0.5Na_0.5NbO₃ composite ceramic materials were systematically investigated by exploring More >