Tarek Muallim¹, Haluk Kucuk^2,*, Muhammet Bareket¹, Metin Kahraman¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 3557-3581, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.064733 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study introduces a lightweight deep learning model and a novel synthetic dataset designed to restore damaged one-dimensional (1D) barcodes and Quick Response (QR) codes, addressing critical challenges in logistics operations. The proposed solution leverages an efficient Pix2Pix-based framework, a type of conditional Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) optimized for image-to-image translation tasks, enabling the recovery of degraded barcodes and QR codes with minimal computational overhead. A core contribution of this work is the development of a synthetic dataset that simulates realistic damage scenarios frequently encountered in logistics environments, such as low contrast, misalignment, physical wear,… More >

Yi Yang, Che-Yu Lin^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 2767-2783, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.064459 - 30 June 2025

Abstract In order to help athletes optimize their performances in competitions while prevent overtraining and the risk of overuse injuries, it is important to develop science-based strategies for optimally designing training programs. The purpose of the present study is to develop a novel method by the combined use of optimal control theory and a training-performance model for designing optimal training programs, with the hope of helping athletes achieve the best performance exactly on the competition day while properly manage training load during the training course for preventing overtraining. The training-performance model used in the proposed optimal… More >

Yao Lu, Xintong Huo, Guangzhen Qu, Yanjun Li, Lei Wang^*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 919-935, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.062537 - 30 June 2025

Abstract A response surface method was utilized for the finite element model updating of a cable-stayed bridge in this paper to establish a baseline finite element model (FEM) that accurately reflects the characteristics of the actual bridge structure. Firstly, an initial FEM was established by the large-scale finite element software ANSYS, and the modal analysis was carried out on the dynamic response measured by the actual bridge structural health monitoring system. The initial error was obtained by comparing the dynamic characteristics of the measured data with those of the initial finite element model. Then, the second-order… More >

Jingxiang Zhou¹, Qiaoling Zhou^1,*, Chunlian Liang¹, Yulu Guo¹, Zhao Xiao², Yingfeng Xu¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 953-983, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.058501 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Streamlined box girders serve as a prevalent choice for the primary structural elements in large-span suspension bridge designs. With the increase in traffic demands, the design of such girders is evolving towards wider bridge decks and larger aspect ratios (B/D). To obtain more effective and aerodynamic design shapes for streamlined box girders, it is essential to investigate the impact of B/D on their aerodynamic performance. Accordingly, in this study we investigate the buffeting responses of large-span suspension bridges using girders of varying aspect ratios (B/D of 7.5, 9.3, and 12.7). First, the aerodynamic coefficients… More >

Lihua Zuo^1,2,#, Jian Mao^2,#,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 241-247, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065765 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study examined how social desirability responses confound the relationship between gender and social media addiction. A total of 496 college student social media users (females = 310, 62.5%, mean age = 20.15, SD = 1.26) completed an online questionnaire on Social Media Addiction and Social Desirability. Mediation analysis revealed that females were at higher risk for social media addiction. On the other hand, the indirect effect of gender on social media addiction via social desirability is associated with lower social media addiction, which suggests that social desirability had a suppression effect on social media More >

Chun Xiao^1,2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.7, pp. 2719-2750, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.063782 - 27 June 2025

Abstract In contemporary power systems, delving into the flexible regulation potential of demand-side resources is of paramount significance for the efficient operation of power grids. This research puts forward an innovative multivariate flexible load aggregation control approach that takes dynamic demand response into full consideration. In the initial stage, using generalized time-domain aggregation modelling for a wide array of heterogeneous flexible loads, including temperature-controlled loads, electric vehicles, and energy storage devices, a novel calculation method for their maximum adjustable capacities is devised. Distinct from conventional methods, this newly developed approach enables more precise and adaptable quantification… More >

Lucas Leal Lima¹, Angélica Souza Gouveia¹, Analice Martins Duarte¹, Filipe Schitini Salgado², Nathália Silva Oliveira¹, Monique da Silva Bonjour¹, Iana Pedro da Silva Quadros¹, Maria Goreti Almeida Oliveira¹, Flavia Maria Silva Carmo², Elizabeth Pacheco Batista Fontes¹, Humberto Josué de Oliveira Ramos^1,3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.6, pp. 1787-1810, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064068 - 27 June 2025

Abstract Sound contains mechanical signals that can promote physiological and biochemical changes in plants. Insects produce different sounds in the environment, which may be relevant to plant behavior. Thus, we evaluated whether signaling cascades are regulated differently by ecological sounds and whether they trigger molecular responses following those produced by herbivorous insects. Soybean plants were treated with two different sounds: chewing herbivore and forest ambient. The responses were markedly distinct, indicating that sound signals may also trigger specific cascades. Enzymes involved in oxidative metabolism were responsive to both sounds, while salicylic acid (SA) was responsive only… More >

Gloria Krajnc¹, Lara Metlika², Uroš Potočnik^1,2,3, Boris Gole^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.6, pp. 991-1017, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.063486 - 24 June 2025

Abstract Vedolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody and one of the safest biologics for the treatment of both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It targets the α4β7 integrin and blocks leukocyte trafficking to the gut. Regardless of its efficacy in many patients, non-response to vedolizumab treatment poses a significant clinical challenge. In this review, we synthesize recent findings on genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and cellular biomarkers of vedolizumab response, emphasizing their roles in predicting therapeutic outcomes and understanding non-responsiveness. Key insights include the identification of epigenetic and transcriptomic signatures, the involvement of More >

Fu-Ping Zhu^1,#, Wu-Ping Li^1,#, Yin-Sheng Cao¹, Zhen-Zhen Cai¹, Hang Wu¹, Yu-Tong Zhu^2,*, Hui Liu^3,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.6, pp. 1019-1035, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.062380 - 24 June 2025

Abstract Objective: Limb ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI) may lead to tissue necrosis and loss of function, even life-threatening. Our previous study found that Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction (THSWD) had some efficacy in treating of LIRI. Quercetin, the major component of THSWD, was selected further to uncover the molecular mechanism underlying its treatment of LIRI. Methods: In this study, myoblasts were isolated from rat gastrocnemius muscle tissue, and an in vitro LIRI model was established. The cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assay were used to evaluate the impact of quercetin on LIRI-induced myoblast viability and proliferation. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)… More >

Yujie Li¹, Zhongju Feng^1,*, Fuchun Wang¹, Jiang Guan², Xiaoqian Ma³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.2, pp. 1549-1573, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.064785 - 30 May 2025

Abstract To study the dynamic response rules of pile foundations of mega-bridges over faults in strong seismic areas, a finite element model of the pile foundation-soil-fault interaction of the Haiwen Bridge is established. The 0.2–0.6 g peak acceleration of the 5010 seismic waves is input to study the effect of the seismic wave of different intensities and the distance changes between the fault and the pile foundation on the dynamic response of the pile body. The results show that the soil layer covering the bedrock amplifies the peak pile acceleration, and the amplifying effect decreases with… More >