Yung-Chieh Huang^1,2,3, Wen-Chien Cheng^4,5, Ya-Hsuan Chao⁶, Tzu-Ting Chen^7,*, Chi-Chen Lin^8,9,10,11,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.072732 - 21 April 2026

Abstract Protein arginine deiminases (PADs) are key enzymes in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), catalyzing the conversion of arginine to citrulline in a process called citrullination. This post-translational modification is crucial to RA pathogenesis as it creates neo-antigens that trigger the production of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs). These ACPAs are highly specific to RA and often appear before clinical symptoms, making them valuable biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis. Beyond ACPA production, PADs, particularly PAD4, play a vital role in forming neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). NETs contribute to inflammation and joint damage, further highlighting the importance… More > Graphic Abstract

Yisheng Liu^*, Xufeng Sun, Zhifeng Chen

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.077267 - 31 March 2026

Abstract This study addresses the optimization of automated yarn handling in textile manufacturing by examining the related suction process through a combined numerical and experimental approach. In particular, a three-dimensional model of the suction nozzle was coupled with an equivalent linear-elastic beam representation of the yarn, and a Fluent–IDW–Abaqus weakly coupled fluid–structure interaction (FSI) framework was employed to capture the yarn’s release and dynamic response under negative-pressure suction. High-speed imaging experiments validated the simulations, demonstrating excellent agreement in displacements and velocities. According to the results, increasing the initial suction pressure from −0.04 MPa to −0.06 MPa More >

Yuchuan Gu^1,2, Lusheng Wang^1,*, Jun Ding¹, Yanhong Peng¹, Changgeng Li^3,*, Shaojie Gu^4,5

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.075939 - 12 March 2026

Abstract In materials science and engineering design, high-fidelity and high-efficiency numerical simulation has become a driving force for innovation and practical implementation. To address longstanding bottlenecks in the development of conventional material constitutive models—such as lengthy modeling cycles and difficulties in numerical implementation—this study proposes an intelligent modeling and code generation approach powered by large language models. A structured knowledge base integrating constitutive theory, numerical algorithms, and UMAT (User Material) interface specifications is constructed, and a retrieval-augmented generation strategy is employed to establish an end-to-end workflow spanning experimental data parsing, constitutive model formulation, and automatic UMAT… More >

Burak Canpolat^1,*, Göktuğ Norman², Cemal Gündoğdu², Şakir Tüfekçi², Yalın Aygün², Taylan Akbuğa³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1781-1795, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069852 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Objectives: This study examines the effectiveness of an eight-week game-based physical activity program designed to reduce post-traumatic stress levels in children affected by the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes that occurred in Turkey on 06 February 2023. Following the earthquake, millions of children experienced significant changes in their education and living conditions, adversely affecting their psychological health. Methods: The therapeutic effects of physical activity on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are frequently emphasized in the literature, and this study specifically focuses on the impact of game-based exercises. The research employed an experimental design, involving 80 earthquake-affected children aged 10 to… More >

Junyu Ge¹, Yifan Wang¹, Hong Li^1,2,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.33, No.4, pp. 1-3, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.011446

Abstract The advancement of untethered and adaptive robotic systems necessitates the development of compact, efficient, and silent pneumatic power sources [1,2]. Traditional pneumatic actuation relies on bulky compressors or external gas reservoirs, limiting their practical applications in mobile and autonomous systems [3,4]. This work presents a novel electrochemical pneumatic battery (EPB) that exploits electrochemical driven gas generation to achieve controlled and energy-efficient pneumatic actuation, offering a viable alternative to conventional air supply methods. The EPB operates through an electrochemical redox mechanism based on a zinc-oxygen battery [5–7], enabling reversible gas storage and controlled pressure modulation. This… More >

Alexander Blagov^1,*, Michael Bukrinsky², Aleksandra Utkina³, Gulalek Babayeva⁴, Vasily Sukhorukov¹, Alexander Orekhov⁵

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.7, pp. 1125-1140, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.062821 - 25 July 2025

Abstract Eosinophils are multifunctional granulocytes that contribute to the initiation and modulation of inflammation. Accumulating evidence suggests that eosinophils are adaptable leukocytes that orchestrate the resolution of inflammatory responses. The most prevalent chronic inflammatory illness, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is typified by persistent synovitis that makes it hard for the disease to go away on its own. Interestingly, a unique subset of eosinophils known as regulatory eosinophils has been found in RA patients’ synovium, especially while the disease is in remission. Pro-resolving signatures of regulatory eosinophils in the synovium are distinct from those of their lung counterparts. More >

Cesar E. Montelongo Hernandez^1,*, Carol S. North¹, E. Whitney Pollio², David E. Pollio³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.6, pp. 737-752, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065317 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Background: Disaster mental health outcomes of individuals may be affected by the families they inhabit, with effects rippling through the entire family system. Existing research on the experience of children in disasters has typically been limited to examining single individuals or, at most, family dyads. Research is needed to explore interactions within families as a whole, including interactions among multiple family members, as well as with community entities in a broad systems approach with dynamic analysis of family systems over time. The purpose of this study was to combine quantitative and qualitative data using structured… More >

Meng Wang¹, Onkei Lei^1,2, Frankie U Kei Wong¹, Water Soi Po Wong¹, Walter Heung Chin Hui¹, Gasper Chi Hong Leong¹, Wenze Fang^1,3, Zhaowei Kong^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 363-378, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060875 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Background: This study evaluated physical fitness and mental health in young and elderly women 3 months after mild COVID-19 infection, and examined the impact of infection and age on long COVID occurrence and trajectory. Methods: There were 213 eligible female volunteers (107 young, 106 elderly) recruited approximately three months after the significant outbreak of COVID-19 in China. Participants completed a fitness test and mental health assessment using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Self-Assessment Scale (PTSD) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI). Results: Despite no significant difference in physical fitness, infected young and elderly females experienced poorer… More >

Hsien-Tsung Lu^1,2, Ching-Chi Hsu^3,*, Qi-Quan Jian³, Wei-Ting Chen⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.2, pp. 1883-1898, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.057675 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Reconstruction of a traumatic distal femur defect remains a therapeutic challenge. Bone defect implants have been proposed to substitute the bone defect, and their biomechanical performances can be analyzed via a numerical approach. However, the material assumptions for past computational human femur simulations were mainly homogeneous. Thus, this study aimed to design and analyze scaffolds for reconstructing the distal femur defect using a patient-specific finite element modeling technique. A three-dimensional finite element model of the human femur with accurate geometry and material distribution was developed using the finite element method and material mapping technique. An… More > Graphic Abstract

Kairuo Chen¹, He Wang^1,*, Xiangliang Wang²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2721-2739, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.055174 - 23 December 2024

Abstract Pneumatic conveying technology, as an efficient material transportation method, has been widely used in various industrial fields. To study the powder transportation in horizontal ash conveying pipes, this study relies on the Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics (CPFD) numerical method. The characteristics of the gas-solid two-phase flow under continuous air supply conditions are analyzed, and the effects on particle movement of factors such as feed port spacing, inlet air velocity, and the number of discharge ports are explored accordingly. The research results show that when the inlet velocity is 5 m/s, adjacent discharged particles come into More >