Baocheng Shi^1,2,*, Minyi Yang², Zhibin Wang¹, Qing Yuan², Jiang Bian², Yajun Deng², Kai Liu²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.087023 - 04 September 2026

Abstract This study investigates the erosion behavior of metal mesh sand-control screens under representative operating conditions and develops an empirical model for predicting erosion rate and screen service life. Single-layer metal mesh screens were tested using a Multifunctional Spin Hydrodynamics (MSH) rotating apparatus under systematically varied liquid velocity, sand concentration, and particle impact angle. The influence of each operating parameter on erosion was quantified using a one-factor-at-a-time experimental design, while the underlying wear mechanisms were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy. The results show that liquid velocity is the dominant factor controlling erosion, More >

Bo Zhang^1,2,3,4, Guosheng Ai^1,2,3,4, Junlin Wu⁴, Mingyi Zhang^1,2,3,4, Xinqing Zhang^5,*, Cong Li^1,2,3,4, Xuanwei Zhang^1,2,3,4, Na Li^1,2,3,4, Limin Yuan^1,2,3,4

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.086215 - 04 September 2026

Abstract This study investigates the physicochemical characteristics, particle deposition behavior, and plugging mechanisms of produced fluids from drainage-gas recovery wells in high-salinity gas reservoirs, using a representative well from the Tarim Oilfield as a case study for a broad class of production systems affected by liquid-phase pipeline plugging. A comprehensive experimental methodology was adopted, combining physicochemical characterization, filtration and static sedimentation experiments, dynamic deposition tests, scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). This combined experimental approach was employed to identify the dominant deposition mechanisms and determine the particle-size fractions most… More >

Pennelli Saila Kumari¹, Shaik Mohammed Ibrahim¹, Bhavanam Naga Lakshmi², Giulio Lorenzini^3,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.083129 - 04 September 2026

Abstract This study examines transient heat and mass transfer characteristics in a Casson-based hybrid nanofluid (Au–Cu/water) flowing over a time-dependent stretching elastic surface in the presence of porous media and viscous dissipation. The mathematical model further incorporates the effects of magnetic fields, thermal radiation, chemical reactions, and velocity slip conditions to capture realistic transport phenomena encountered in advanced thermal systems. Through suitable similarity transformations, the governing partial differential equations are reduced to a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, which are solved numerically using the MATLAB bvp4c solver. To identify optimal operating conditions, Response Surface Methodology… More >

Monica Casella¹, Raffaella Esposito^2,*, Michela Ponticorvo¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079327 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Background: Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are increasingly used in psychological assessment to score measures, classify clinical presentations, monitor symptoms, estimate risk, and tailor interventions. Methods: This scoping review maps ANN applications in psychological assessment and diagnosis and examines their relevance to psychiatric practice. A structured search of Scopus and Web of Science, followed by independent screening and data charting by three reviewers, identified 31 studies published between 2020 and 2023. Results: The literature demonstrates broad methodological versatility across psychometric, behavioral, textual, image, and sensor data, but clinical readiness remains limited by heterogeneous samples, architectures, metrics, and validation More >

Shijie Song¹, Ke Yang^2,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.4, pp. 667-677, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.079090 - 31 August 2026

Abstract The present study adapted and validated the Vocational identity Status Assessment (VISA) among high school and university students, and examined the VISA score associations to academic achievement, depression and life satisfaction. A total sample of 694 Chinese senior high school students (53.9% females, mean age = 16.72 years, SD = 1.02) and 871 university students (47.2% females, mean age = 18.90 years, SD = 1.45) were tested in three independent cross-sectional rounds over a six-month period. The results showed a six-factor structure of the VISA with 26 items, which divided vocational identity into six types:… More >

Lan Li^*, Shengqiao Wang^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.4, pp. 659-665, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.078592 - 31 August 2026

Abstract This study investigated the mediating role of negative emotions and the moderating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between student campus ostracism and impulsive buying. A three-wave online survey was conducted, with 401 college students from a university in East China (35.9% male and 64.1% female, 54.6% first year and 45.4% second year). The students completed measures of campus ostracism, negative emotions, self-efficacy, and impulsive buying. Linear regression analysis results show that campus ostracism was associated with impulsive buying. Negative emotions mediated the relationship between campus ostracism and impulsive buying for higher impulsive buying. Self-efficacy More >

Dawar Asfandyar Khan, Yanyu Chen, Haokang Zhang, Yu Wang^*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.083157 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Efficient thermal management of high heat flux systems is critical in modern electronic and energy devices. Spray cooling, with its high heat removal capability and uniform surface cooling, is widely recognized as an effective technique. Extensive studies have explored spray cooling using water and other working fluids, focusing on droplet dynamics, surface wetting, and heat transfer enhancement. However, the influence of low-concentration alcohol additives on spray cooling performance and evaporation dynamics remains insufficiently understood. This work systematically investigates the non-monotonic heat-transfer behaviour by varying spray height, flow rate, and heat input individually, focusing on the… More >

Yang Long¹, Bowei Xie^2,*, Linkang Wang¹, Mu Du^2,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.082479 - 31 August 2026

Abstract This work proposes a simple multilayer smart coating with wide-band response characteristics based on In₃SbTe₂ (IST) phase change material, which can achieve significant and gradient dynamic regulation of infrared emittance while ensuring a low solar absorptance. The spectral directional emittance and absorptance characteristics are calculated by the rigorous coupled wave analysis method, and the genetic algorithm is used for global optimization design of the structural parameters. The simulated results show that the smart coating can maintain excellent optical performance with a solar absorptance lower than 0.325, while achieving a significant regulation range of infrared emittance over… More >

Zeliang Liang^1,2, Jia Tan^1,*, Jiachao She², Fengnian Wang², Yi Wang², Donghao Li³, Rugang Duan³, Haotian Chu⁴

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.078050 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Significant wettability differences between proppants and coal matrices in deep coal reservoirs limit gas–water mass transfer, a key factor for coalbed methane recovery. This study develops a hybrid wettability fracture model using in-situ data, coupling Navier–Stokes equations with a phase-field method to simulate multi-scale gas–water flow. A random wettability mapping technique captures spatial heterogeneity. The critical capillary number (Ca)-balancing capillary and viscous forces-serves as the key threshold governing flow pathways. At low Ca, capillary forces dominate, causing liquid film aggregation and gas blockage; at high Ca, viscous forces break films and open pathways. Wettability gradients drive asynchronous More >

Hanna Hrinchenko^1,*, Nataliia Antonenko¹, Halyna Kryshtal², Alla Krysak³, Svitlana Bilous-Sergieieva⁴, Yana Medvedovska⁵

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.10, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.084705 - 30 August 2026

Abstract The transition towards long-term operation and increasing safety standards for nuclear power plant (NPP) units necessitates a fundamental shift from isolated technical monitoring to integrated, risk-oriented performance evaluation. The increasing complexity, safety requirements, and extended operation of nuclear power plant (NPP) units necessitate advanced approaches for assessing their functional performance. This study aims to develop a risk-oriented qualimetric (integrated multi-criteria quality assessment) methodology for comprehensive evaluation of NPP unit operation, integrating both quantitative and qualitative indicators while accounting for their interdependencies. This study develops a novel risk-oriented qualimetric methodology for the holistic assessment of NPP… More > Graphic Abstract