Abdulbari Bener^1,2,*, Ünsal Veli Üstündağ³, Emir Barışık⁴, Cem Cahit Barışık⁵

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.5, pp. 401-409, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.067184 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Objectives: The evidence remains insufficient and controversial for evaluating modifiable parameters—such as vitamin D, calcium, ferritin, and uric acid—as preclinical biomarkers to contribute to the prevention and early diagnosis of prostate cancer, a disease with a prevalence of up to 10%–20% in men over 50 and strongly associated with environmental factors including diet (high in fat and red meat), obesity, physical inactivity, and carcinogen exposure. This study aims to investigate the potential biomarker role of vitamin D, calcium, ferritin, and uric acids in reducing the risk of prostate cancer (PCa). Methods: The case-control design was… More >

Martin F. Asiegbu¹, Chidiebere Wisdom Obioha², Simeon C. Dimonye¹, Ekenechukwu Anazor Anikpe^3,*, John Chidubem Nwaogaidu⁴, Charles Kenechukwu Okoro¹, Uzochukwu Chukwuka Chinweze², JohnBosco Chika Chukwuorji^2,5,6

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.3, pp. 345-353, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.067166 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Despite the increasing enrolment in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa, the systematic understanding of students’ academic major satisfaction in these contexts has not received significant research interest. We examined the academic major satisfaction of students in the Nigerian context by the sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Participants were 452 students from Fine and Applied Arts (FAA, n = 207, 32.9% female, mean age = 20.86, SD = 3.40) and philosophy (n = 245, 42.9% female, mean age = 21.43, SD = 3.38 years) at a large Nigerian public university. They completed the Basic Needs… More >

Salman A. Khan^1,*, Mohamed Mohandes^2,3, Shafiqur Rehman³, Ali Al-Shaikhi^2,4, Kashif Iqbal¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 553-581, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064560 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Wind energy has emerged as a potential replacement for fossil fuel-based energy sources. To harness maximum wind energy, a crucial decision in the development of an efficient wind farm is the optimal layout design. This layout defines the specific locations of the turbines within the wind farm. The process of finding the optimal locations of turbines, in the presence of various technical and technological constraints, makes the wind farm layout design problem a complex optimization problem. This problem has traditionally been solved with nature-inspired algorithms with promising results. The performance and convergence of nature-inspired algorithms… More >

Yuanyuan Ma¹, Cunzhi Hou¹, Ang Chen¹, Jinghui Zhang¹, Ruixia Jin², Ruixiang Li^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 1437-1456, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064523 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Identifying cloud IP usage scenarios is critical for cybersecurity applications, yet existing machine learning methods rely heavily on numerous features, resulting in high complexity and low interpretability. To address these issues, this paper proposes an approach to identify cloud IPs from the perspective of network attributes. We employ data mining and crowdsourced collection strategies to gather IP addresses from various usage scenarios, which including cloud IPs and non-cloud IPs. On this basis, we establish a cloud IP identification feature set that includes attributes such as Autonomous System Number (ASN) and organization information. By analyzing the… More >

Eman Alhomaidi¹, Aisha Umar^2,*, Mustansar Mubeen³, Laurent Dufossé⁴, Yasir Iftikhar^3,*, Arpita Das⁵, Soumya Ghosh⁶, Muhammad Sibt-e-Abbas⁷

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 407-420, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.058035 - 06 March 2025

Abstract Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins and raise concerns about food safety in departmental stores and manufacturing mills. To address the risks posed by aflatoxins, and to advise the public on the highest quality rice that serves as a nutritious food source, an inquiry following the guidelines outlined in both local and international standards of food safety for the presence of aflatoxins is an essential requirement. Therefore, 16 white rice samples were selected randomly from low/high socio-economic departmental stores from 16 different localities. Grind powdered rice filtrate was extracted using chloroform. The filtrate applied on TLC plates and… More > Graphic Abstract

Bhanu Pratap Reddy Bhavanam, Prashanth Ragam^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.1, pp. 425-466, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.052355 - 17 December 2024

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) has orchestrated various domains in numerous applications, contributing significantly to the growth of the smart world, even in regions with low literacy rates, boosting socio-economic development. This study provides valuable insights into optimizing wireless communication, paving the way for a more connected and productive future in the mining industry. The IoT revolution is advancing across industries, but harsh geometric environments, including open-pit mines, pose unique challenges for reliable communication. The advent of IoT in the mining industry has significantly improved communication for critical operations through the use of Radio Frequency… More >

Dilek Akıncı¹, Hacer Çetin², Serpil Yılmaz^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.11, pp. 935-942, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056935 - 28 November 2024

Abstract Background: This study aimed to determine the relationship between compassion fatigue and empathic disposition and skill levels of pediatric clinic nurses. Methods: This research was carried out as a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The research was carried out with 233 nurses determined by using a stratified sampling method from 648 nurses working in two University Hospital and two City Hospital children’s clinics. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form”, “Compassion Scale (CS)”, “Empathic Tendency Scale (ETS)” and “Empathic Skill Scale (ESS)”. Pearson Correlation test, Student’s t-test, ANOVA test, and Scheffe test were used in the… More >

Lilik Astari^1,2,*, Benoit Belleville¹, Kenji Umemura³, Alex Filkov⁴, Barbara Ozarska¹, Robert H. Crawford⁵

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.10, pp. 1729-1756, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.054786 - 23 October 2024

Abstract The demand for particleboard is increasing along with economic and population growth. However, two major barriers to the manufacture of particleboard are a shortage of raw materials (woodchips) and the emission of formaldehyde from conventional adhesives. Agricultural by-products such as corn stalks contain an abundance of renewable lignocellulosic fiber. This study evaluates the effect of citric acid as a natural adhesive and fire retardant addition on the physical, mechanical, and fire retardancy properties of particleboards fabricated from corn stalks. A cost-effective and inorganic salt, calcium carbonate, was tested to enhance the fire retardancy. Ammonium dihydrogen… More > Graphic Abstract

Shengdong Cheng¹, Juncheng Gao^1,*, Hongning Qi^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.1, pp. 871-892, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.052830 - 20 August 2024

Abstract Driven piles are used in many geological environments as a practical and convenient structural component. Hence, the determination of the drivability of piles is actually of great importance in complex geotechnical applications. Conventional methods of predicting pile drivability often rely on simplified physical models or empirical formulas, which may lack accuracy or applicability in complex geological conditions. Therefore, this study presents a practical machine learning approach, namely a Random Forest (RF) optimized by Bayesian Optimization (BO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), which not only enhances prediction accuracy but also better adapts to varying geological environments… More > Graphic Abstract

Junhui Li¹, Yuqing Zhang¹, Can Chen², Xiaoxiao Wang², Yinchi Shao², Xingxu Zhu¹, Cuiping Li^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.9, pp. 2389-2408, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.050239 - 19 August 2024

Abstract Aiming at the consumption problems caused by the high proportion of renewable energy being connected to the distribution network, it also aims to improve the power supply reliability of the power system and reduce the operating costs of the power system. This paper proposes a two-stage planning method for distributed generation and energy storage systems that considers the hierarchical partitioning of source-storage-load. Firstly, an electrical distance structural index that comprehensively considers active power output and reactive power output is proposed to divide the distributed generation voltage regulation domain and determine the access location and number… More >