Dayong Huang^1,2,*, Wenjun Wang^1,2, Xiaofu Tang^1,2, Pengfei Zhu³, Xianqiong Zhao^3,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.34, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.012063

Abstract Accurate prediction for the tensile properties (tensile modulus and strength) of injection molded fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (IMFT) plays an important role in the design of structures made with such composites. Based on the Laminate analogy approach (LAA), a unified distribution function (UDF) of tensile properties is derived by introducing the assumption that the fiber length distribution (FLD) and fiber orientation distribution (FOD) are independent of each other. The UDF of tensile properties is simplified by introducing the modified monotonic functions of fiber length and orientation factors (λL and λO). Compared with the tensile modulus and strength… More >

Kunjie Wang, Chenghai Xu^*, Xinliang Zhao, Songhe Meng

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.34, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.011534

Abstract Considering the high-temperature application environment and quasi-brittle characteristics, the high-temperature fracture toughness of C/SiC composites is of great significance for the safety application of components in service.
In this work, the fracture toughness of PIP-C/SiC composites at 25–1600 ℃ in inert atmosphere was tested. The test results show that the fracture toughness and modes of C/SiC composites have significant temperature dependence and difference in in-plane and out-of-plane orientations. With the rising of temperature, the carrying capacity and KIC of C/SiC composites increase first and then decrease, and an inflection point occurs near the fabrication temperature.… More >

Yingxin Zhang^1,2, Shuai Mo^1,2,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.34, No.1, pp. 1-1, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.011038

Abstract To accurately describe the dynamic behavior of a gear-rotor-bearing system, it is essential to consider the interplay between thermal effects and dynamics. Therefore, this study develops a real-time coupling model that integrates thermal and dynamic aspects of the gear-rotor-bearing system, which captures the combined effects of various nonlinear factors, including dynamic clearances caused by thermal deformation, thermoelastic coupling stiffness, non-uniform load distribution in bearings, and multi-meshing state of gear. Building on this model, the study introduces a stepwise coupled thermodynamic and dynamic joint solution method, which is used to evaluate the effects of thermal influences More >

N. Masood¹, A. M. Toufiq^2,*, S. Magam^3,4, S. M. W. Ali², M. T. Qureshi^3,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.12, pp. 1047-1053, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.2212.1047 - 08 December 2025

Abstract Self-assembled highly hierarchical novel SnS₂ microflowers having acute edge nanopetals have been fabricated using a facile template-free hydrothermal growth technique utilizing Tin (II) chloride dihydrate (SnCl₂·2H₂O) and Sodium sulfide nonahydrate (Na₂S·9H₂O) as reaction reagents. Morphological analysis exhibits the flower-type SnS₂ microarchitectures ranging from 4 to 7 μm. The vibrational mode measured at A_1g = 314 cm⁻¹ confirms the existence of hexagonal phase SnS₂ using Raman spectroscopy. The electrochemical results suggest the promise of as-synthesized SnS₂ structures as a cathodic material in lithium-sulfur batteries. More >

Elizabeth Martinez¹, Ana K. Escalera-Ordaz¹, Francisco J. Espinosa-García², Yolanda M. García-Rodríguez², Rafael Ariza-Flores³, Javier Ponce-Saavedra⁴, Patricio Apáez-Barrios⁵, Héctor Guillén-Andrade^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 4155-4171, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.073438 - 29 December 2025

Abstract Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play an important role in plant survival and adaptation. They contribute to defense against pests and pathogens, tolerance to abiotic stress, and the mediation of essential ecological interactions such as pollination and attraction of dispersal agents. The complex mixture of VOCs produced by an organism, known as volatilome, varies across species, populations, and individuals, making VOCs a major factor in crop diversification and adaptation. In this context, characterizing the volatilome of crop genotypes can provide insight into their ecological associations and potential relationships with agronomic traits. In this study, the volatilome… More >

Nadezhda Golubkina^1,*, Pavel Poluboyarinov², Lyubov Skrypnik³, Agnieszka Sękara⁴, Otilia Cristina Murariu⁵, Gianluca Caruso⁶

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 3861-3877, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070988 - 29 December 2025

Abstract Circadian biorhythms are fundamental in plant adaptability and development. To reveal the effect of organic and inorganic forms of Se, foliar treatments of dandelion with 0.26 mM Se solutions were practiced in two contrasting day times: in the morning with the highest levels of leaf Se and polyphenol (TP) and the lowest dry matter, and in the evening with the opposite characteristics. Compared to the control, the morning Se supply demonstrated a higher increase of root biomass (1.27–1.37 times), Se (1.82–2.85 times), TP content (1.42–1.44 times), and antioxidant activity (AOA) (1.47–1.48 times) than the evening… More > Graphic Abstract

Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque^1,2, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman², Nayan Chandra Howlader³, Soosan Tavakoli⁴, Md. Mezanur Rahman⁵, Shahin Imran⁶, Mallesham Bulle⁷, S. M. Ahsan^2,4,*, Hyong Woo Choi^4,8,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 3805-3826, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.069827 - 29 December 2025

Abstract Cannabis sativa is highly valued for its use in fiber production, medicine, and recreational products. Its secondary metabolites (SM) are renowned for their wide range of health benefits and psychoactive properties. While much of the existing research has focused on cannabinoid production in the plant’s aerial parts, particularly the leaves and flowers, the root system remains understudied in terms of its SM profile. One promising in vitro approach for metabolite production involves the use of ‘hairy roots (HRs)’. These roots mimic the phytochemical profile of native roots but grow more efficiently and yield higher quantities of metabolites.… More >

Şeref Barbaros Arik^1,2,*, İnanç Güvenç^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.6, pp. 569-578, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.068094 - 30 December 2025

Abstract Objectives: Differentiating benign from malignant testicular lesions is essential to avoid unnecessary surgery and ensure timely intervention. While conventional ultrasound remains the first-line imaging method, elastography and MRI provide additional functional and structural information. This study assesses the diagnostic utility of testicular elastography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in differentiating benign and malignant testicular lesions. Methods: Patients with sonographically detected testicular masses were retrospectively evaluated using elastography, scrotal MRI, and tumor markers. Quantitative and qualitative imaging findings, lesion size, and laboratory values were recorded. Statistical analyses included Fisher’s exact test, logistic regression, Receiver operating characteristic… More >

Vinay Durbhakula^1,*, Ziv Savin¹, Einat Savin-Shalom², Stephanie L. Gold², Kavita Gupta¹, Eve Frangopoulos¹, Blair Gallante¹, William M. Atallah¹, Mantu Gupta¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.6, pp. 659-668, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.067614 - 30 December 2025

Abstract Background: A well-established correlation exists between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and urolithiasis. However, the influence of surgical history on the severity of urolithiasis in IBD patients remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the association between gastrointestinal (GI) bowel resection and urolithiasis severity in patients with IBD. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 42 patients diagnosed with both IBD and urolithiasis between 2016 and 2024. Patients were categorized based on their history of bowel resection. Primary outcomes included maximal stone burden, need for urolithiasis surgery, and stone recurrence. Secondary outcomes were stone-related clinical events, multiple… More >

Jing Wu^1,2,*, Yuan Gao², Quanlu Hao², Zhun Liu³, Weijie Meng¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 871-876, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.075981 - 30 December 2025

Abstract This study employed a longitudinal approach to investigate how positive feedback and social support mediate the connection between active social network use and feelings of loneliness. A total of 811 college students (females = 58.20%, M_age = 19.15, SD = 0.99) participated in this research study. At T1 time point, students completed the Active SNS Questionnaire. At T2 time point, students completed the online versions of the Positive Feedback Scale, Perceived Social Support Multidimensional Scale, and UCLA Loneliness Scale. T2 online positive feedback influences how T1 actively uses their social network, which relates to T2 loneliness, More >