Yuxin Tian¹, Wangxin Yu¹, Wanqing Yuan¹, Qingquan Liu^1,*, Xiaoliang Wang^1,2,3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.078776 - 30 March 2026

Abstract Granular flow, such as hopper discharge and debris flows, involves complex multi-scale, multi-phase, and multi-physics coupling, posing significant challenges for numerical simulation. Over the past two decades, methods like the Discrete Element Method (DEM), Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), and Depth-Averaging Method (DAM), have been developed to address these problems. However, their applicability across different scales remains unclear due to differences in physical assumptions and numerical algorithms. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation is critically needed. This study selects three typical methods (DEM, SPH, and DAM) to examine their convergence behavior, boundary condition implementation, and limitations in physical More >

Yasir Khan¹, Arshad Riaz^2,*, Iqra Batool², Safia Akram³, A. Alameer¹, Ghaliah Alhamzi⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.078060 - 30 March 2026

Abstract Tangent hyperbolic fluids characterized by shear-thinning behavior, are widely utilized in diverse industrial and scientific fields such as polymer engineering, inkjet printing, biofluids modeling, thermal insulation materials, and chemical manufacturing. Additionally, double-diffusive convection involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer driven by temperature and concentration gradients plays a critical role in many natural and industrial systems, including oceanic circulation, geothermal energy extraction, crystal solidification, alloy formation, and enhanced oil recovery. The current work examines the peristaltic transport of a tangent hyperbolic nanofluid under the concurrent effects of thermal radiation, electroosmotic forces, slip boundary conditions, and double… More >

Noor Fadiya Mohd Noor^1,2,*, Noreen Sher Akbar³, Rashid Mehmood⁴, Muhammad Bilal Habib⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.075694 - 30 March 2026

Abstract Electroosmotic transport and entropy generation play a decisive role in regulating efficiency, stability, and energy cost of non-Newtonian nanoblood flows in stenosed arteries, particularly with tapered geometries. This study develops a unified model to analyze ZnO–Williamson nanoblood flow through a stenosed artery with converging, diverging, and non-tapered configurations, incorporating electroosmosis, viscous dissipation, and entropy production. The arterial walls are assumed to be electrically charged with a no-slip condition to induce electroosmotic propulsion along the endothelial surface. The partial differential equations are nondimensionalized to a coupled system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, which are solved numerically… More >

Jianghan Ouyang^1,#, Yuxin Zhang^1,#, Xiaotong Ma^1,2, Xiangjian Tu^1,2, Pengxin Hou^1,2, Wei Cao³, Shangzhi Zhong^1,2,*, Lulu Sun^4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.079919 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Salt stress has been demonstrated to trigger the overaccumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within plant tissues. This process, in turn, has been shown to induce oxidative damage and further impair the physiological and metabolic processes. As a promising organic soil conditioner, biochar has proven effective in mitigating the adverse effects of salt stress in crops. Nevertheless, the synergistic and interactive effects of salt stress and biochar application on the osmotic adjustment system and antioxidant defense system of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) have not been fully elucidated. This study employed a completely randomized design, comprising four… More >

Oksana Ivanova^*, Roman Cherepanov, Sergey Zelepugin

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.075451 - 12 March 2026

Abstract This study presents an investigation into shock-induced exothermic reactions within three distinct aluminum-based energetic mixtures: aluminum/sulfur (Al/S), aluminum/copper oxide (Al/CuO), and aluminum/polytetrafluoroethylene (Al/PTFE). A challenge in current modeling efforts is accurately capturing the complex physical and chemical coupling under extreme loading, especially the influence of rapidly forming gaseous products in Al/PTFE mixtures on material integrity. To address this, a wide-range numerical model based on the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method was developed. This mesh-free approach manages large deformations and incorporates elastic-plastic flow, heat transfer, component diffusion, and chemical kinetics simulated using both zero- and first-order… More >

Erna Karalija¹, Sabina Dahija¹, Sajra Prijić¹, Dunja Šamec^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.072517 - 28 February 2026

Abstract Salinity is one of the major abiotic stresses limiting chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where soil salinization is intensifying. Developing cost-effective and practical strategies to enhance seedling establishment and early vigor under saline conditions is therefore essential. In this study, we compared two seed-priming agents—1 mM proline and 25 mM NaCl—under identical hydroponic conditions to elucidate tissue-specific responses to 25 mM NaCl stress. Proline priming significantly improved shoot length (by ~23%), total chlorophyll content (by ~19%), and ascorbate peroxidase (ASPOX) activity. In contrast, NaCl priming enhanced root biomass retention (by More >

Chun-Chieh Hu^1,*, Shuhan Zheng^1,2, Youjia Lin^1,2

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073744 - 27 February 2026

Abstract Objectives: In recent years, mental health has emerged as a pressing public health concern in China, driven by mounting societal pressures and fast-paced urban lifestyles. Physical activity, a well-established means of enhancing psychological well-being, has received growing scholarly and policy attention. This study uses panel data from the 2020 and 2022 waves of the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) to examine the impact of exercise frequency on mental health (with indicators such as CESD-8 depression scores) among college students and young employees, thereby providing empirical support for targeted mental health interventions. Methods: This study examines the… More >

Yating Wei¹, Hongkang Yao¹, Xian Shi², Hong Chen³, Rongzong Ye^4,*, Chaoqian Li^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.072780 - 14 February 2026

Abstract Atherosclerosis, characterized by the formation of fibrofatty lesions in the arterial wall, remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Emerging evidence highlights the critical regulatory roles of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in atherogenesis. LncRNAs can function as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) by sponging miRNAs, thereby modulating the expression of downstream target mRNAs. This review summarizes current knowledge on lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks and their functional roles in the three major cell types involved in atherosclerotic plaque development: endothelial cells (ECs), vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), and macrophages. In ECs, these networks More >

Wenhe Chen¹, Yue Wang¹, Shuonan Shen¹, Leer Hua¹, Caixia Zheng², Qi Pu^1,*, Xundiao Ma^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.074682 - 10 February 2026

Abstract In fire rescue scenarios, traditional manual operations are highly dangerous, as dense smoke, low visibility, extreme heat, and toxic gases not only hinder rescue efficiency but also endanger firefighters’ safety. Although intelligent rescue robots can enter hazardous environments in place of humans, smoke poses major challenges for human detection algorithms. These challenges include the attenuation of visible and infrared signals, complex thermal fields, and interference from background objects, all of which make it difficult to accurately identify trapped individuals. To address this problem, we propose VIF-YOLO, a visible–infrared fusion model for real-time human detection in… More >

Yun-Im Kang¹, Youn Jung Choi¹, Su Young Lee¹, Young-Ran Lee¹, Ki-Byung Lim^2,3, Yun-Jae Ahn^2,3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.073138 - 30 January 2026

Abstract Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) threatens lily production by reducing floral quality and enabling carry-over via infected planting stock. To explore tissue-specific host responses, we analyzed a legacy, single-replicate RNA-seq dataset from two cultivars, ‘Cancun’ and ‘Connecticut King’ (CK), profiling leaf (source) and bulb (sink) tissues at 0 and 28 days post-inoculation (dpi), alongside leaf DAS-ELISA. Principal component analysis indicated that tissue identity dominated the transcriptome (PC1 = 47.7%), with CMV treatment driving within-tissue shifts over time. Exploratory Gene Ontology/KEGG summaries and a focused marker panel revealed a consistent split: in leaves, genes linked to jasmonate/WRKY-associated… More >