Kaicheng Liu^1,3, Chen Liang², Naiyue Wu^1,3, Xiaoyang Dong², Hui Yu^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.9, pp. 2621-2637, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.050001 - 19 August 2024

Abstract This paper presents a novel approach to economic dispatch in smart grids equipped with diverse energy devices. This method integrates features including photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage coupling, varied energy roles, and energy supply and demand dynamics. The system model is developed by considering energy devices as versatile units capable of fulfilling various functionalities and playing multiple roles simultaneously. To strike a balance between optimality and feasibility, renewable energy resources are modeled with considerations for forecasting errors, Gaussian distribution, and penalty factors. Furthermore, this study introduces a distributed event-triggered surplus algorithm designed to address the More >

Cong Minh Le¹, Son Van Huynh², Ky Luu^2,*, Quynh-Nhi Ngoc Ho², Van Thi Le Nguyen³, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi^2,4

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.7, pp. 531-545, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.050961 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Objective: This study explores the interplay between job stress, job-related factors, work performance, and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help among Vietnamese employees. Methods: A total of 374 employees in Vietnam were surveyed using random sampling and an online questionnaire from November 07 to November 28, 2023. Demographic data and self-reported from three scales: The New Job Stress Scale (NJSS), Work Performance (WP), and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help (ATSPPH_SF) were collected. Results: Significant variations were found across several variables, including forms of work, operating hours, education levels, monthly income, numbers of daily working hours,… More >

MAHER KURDI^1,*, ALAA ALKHOTANI², ABDULRAHMAN SABBAGH³, EYAD FAIZO⁴, AHMED I. LARY⁵, AHMED K. BAMAGA⁶, MAJID ALMANSOURI⁷, BADR HAFIZ⁸, THAMER ALSHARIF⁹, SALEH BAEESA⁸

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.6, pp. 1037-1045, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.051112 - 23 May 2024

Abstract Background: The dysregulation of Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) and the subsequent production of 2-Hydroxyglutrate (2HG) may alter the expression of epigenetic proteins in Grade 4 astrocytoma. The interplay mechanism between IDH, O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT)-promoter methylation, and protein methyltransferase proteins-5 (PRMT5) activity, with tumor progression has never been described. Methods: A retrospective cohort of 34 patients with G4 astrocytoma is classified into IDH-mutant and IDH-wildtype tumors. Both groups were tested for MGMT-promoter methylation and PRMT5 through methylation-specific and gene expression PCR analysis. Inter-cohort statistical significance was evaluated. Results: Both IDH-mutant WHO grade 4 astrocytomas (n = 22, 64.7%) and IDH-wildtype… More > Graphic Abstract

Amal Hkiri^1,*, Hamzah Faraj², Omar Ben Bahri², Mouna Karmani¹, Sami Alqurashi², Mohsen Machhout¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 1835-1854, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.049207 - 15 May 2024

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) has witnessed a significant surge in adoption, particularly through the utilization of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), which comprise small internet-connected devices. These deployments span various environments and offer a multitude of benefits. However, the widespread use of battery-powered devices introduces challenges due to their limited hardware resources and communication capabilities. In response to this, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has developed the IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-power and Lossy Networks (RPL) to address the unique requirements of such networks. Recognizing the critical role of RPL in maintaining high performance,… More >

Amal Hkiri^1,*, Mouna Karmani¹, Omar Ben Bahri², Ahmed Mohammed Murayr², Fawaz Hassan Alasmari², Mohsen Machhout¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.1, pp. 227-247, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.047087 - 30 January 2024

Abstract The RPL (IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks) protocol is essential for efficient communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Despite its significance, RPL’s susceptibility to attacks remains a concern. This paper presents a comprehensive simulation-based analysis of the RPL protocol’s vulnerability to the decreased rank attack in both static and mobile network environments. We employ the Random Direction Mobility Model (RDM) for mobile scenarios within the Cooja simulator. Our systematic evaluation focuses on critical performance metrics, including Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), Average End to End Delay (AE2ED), throughput, Expected Transmission Count More >

Matt S. Ashley¹, Jason Phillips², Gregg Eure³

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 11509-11515, 2023

Abstract Millions of men in North America suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are managed on medical therapy. Most patients, however, report poor adherence, and yet relatively few pursue more definitive surgical solutions. The Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL) was designed to address many of the patient-identified barriers to surgery, namely iatrogenic sexual dysfunction, incontinence, lengthy recovery and postoperative catheterization. Randomized studies and large real world multicenter and database studies have demonstrated safety and effectiveness of PUL when addressing lateral lobe disease. In recent years further technique and device development… More >

Sagar R. Patel, Katherine A. Lowrey, Angeline Johny, Christopher P. Smith

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.4, pp. 11619-11623, 2023

Abstract Introduction: Prostatic urethral lifts (PUL) provide improvement in urinary symptoms for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The aim of this study is to determine operative factors associated with improvement in urinary symptoms after PUL in men with bothersome BPH.
Materials and methods: Men with BPH undergoing PUL at a single, tertiary center were identified from 2019 to 2022. Inclusion criteria included documented prostate volume as well as preoperative and postoperative cystoscopic images of the prostatic urethra. Multivariate regression modeling was performed to determine the predictive factors—including prostate volume, number of implants, and degree of unobstructed prostatic… More >

Kenneth M. Kernen¹, Shalina Omar², Bradley Goodnight², Paul Skodny³, Stuart Bruce³, Tiffany M. Yu²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.5, pp. 11676-11685, 2023

Abstract Introduction: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the temporarily implanted nitinol device (iTind) versus prostatic urethral lift (PUL) for minimally invasive surgical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia in a matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC).
Materials and methods: Seven clinical trials were identified via a systematic literature review. Individual patient data from iTind trials and aggregated data from PUL trials were used in the MAIC. Safety and efficacy outcomes at 12 months post-treatment were compared between the adjusted iTind population and the pooled PUL population.
Results: iTind patients were significantly less likely than… More >

Kussil Oumedjbeur¹, Nicholas J. Corsi², David Bouhadana³, Ahmed Ibrahim⁴, David-Dan Nguyen⁵, Imad Matta⁴, Adel Arezki³, Iman Sadri³, Tawfik Elsherbini⁶, Naeem Bhojani⁴, Dean S. Elterman⁵, Bilal Chughtai⁷, Brian T. Helfand⁸, Alexander P. Glaser⁸, Vincent Misrai⁹, Steven Kaplan¹⁰, Peter Gilling¹¹, Neil Barber¹², Mihir Desai¹³, Gopal H. Badlani¹⁴, Alexis E. Te⁷, Claus G. Roehrborn¹⁵, Kevin C. Zorn⁴

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.5, pp. 11650-11658, 2023

Abstract Introduction: To report the 5-year efficacy and safety of Aquablation compared with transurethral resection of the prostate for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia in men with prostate volumes 50-80 mL.
Materials and methods: In a large double-blinded, multicenter, and prospective randomized controlled trial, 96 randomized men with 50-80 mL prostates who underwent Aquablation or transurethral prostate resection were prospectively identified for subgroup analysis. Follow up was performed for up to 5 years. The primary efficacy endpoint was the reduction in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) at 6 months. The primary… More >

Yanshan Lu¹, Binbin He¹, Jun Jiang¹, Ruixiao Lin^2,*, Xinzhen Zhang², Zaimin Yang³, Zhi Rao³, Wenchuan Meng³, Siyang Sun³

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.12, pp. 2803-2818, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.042328 - 29 November 2023

Abstract To solve the problem of residual wind power in offshore wind farms, a hydrogen production system with a reasonable capacity was configured to enhance the local load of wind farms and promote the local consumption of residual wind power. By studying the mathematical model of wind power output and calculating surplus wind power, as well as considering the hydrogen production/storage characteristics of the electrolyzer and hydrogen storage tank, an innovative capacity optimization allocation model was established. The objective of the model was to achieve the lowest total net present value over the entire life cycle.… More >