Yuewei Tian¹, Yang Su², Yujia Wang¹, Lisa Guo¹, Xuyang Wu^3,*, Lei Cao⁴, Fang Ren³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.072081 - 12 January 2026

Abstract This study addresses the risk of privacy leakage during the transmission and sharing of multimodal data in smart grid substations by proposing a three-tier privacy-preserving architecture based on asynchronous federated learning. The framework integrates blockchain technology, the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for distributed storage, and a dynamic differential privacy mechanism to achieve collaborative security across the storage, service, and federated coordination layers. It accommodates both multimodal data classification and object detection tasks, enabling the identification and localization of key targets and abnormal behaviors in substation scenarios while ensuring privacy protection. This effectively mitigates the single-point… More >

Mohammed Majid Abed^1,2,*, Murat Aydin¹, Esma Yiğider¹, Melek Ekinci³, Ertan Yildirim³

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 3845-3860, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.073163 - 29 December 2025

Abstract Plants are continuously exposed to abiotic and biotic stresses that threaten their growth, reproduction, and survival. Adaptation to these stresses requires complex regulatory networks that coordinate physiological, molecular, and ecological responses. However, such adaptation often incurs significant costs, including reduced growth, yield penalties, and altered ecological interactions. This review systematically synthesizes recent advances published between 2018 and 2025, following PRISMA criteria, on plant responses to abiotic and biotic stressors, with an emphasis on the trade-offs between adaptation and productivity. It also highlights major discrepancies in the literature and discusses strategies for enhancing plant stress tolerance More >

Baobao Dang^1,*, Wenjing Li¹, Haiyan Zhao², Shifeng Li³

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 749-759, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.071932 - 30 December 2025

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between NCLP and social adaptation among high school students, as mediated by prosocial tendency and language communication strategies. The sample comprised 547 Tibetan high school students aged 15–18 years (female = 69.5%, mean age = 16.67 years, SD = 0.95) from the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China. They completed questionnaires surveys on NCLP, social adaptation, prosocial tendency, and language communication strategies. The mediation analysis results indicated that NCLP significantly predicted social adaptation. Prosocial tendency and language communication strategies independently and significantly mediated the relationship between NCLP and social adaptation. Prosocial tendency More >

Riya Tripathi, Varsha K. Singh, Palak Rana, Sapana Jha, Ashish P. Singh, Payel Rana, Rajeshwar P. Sinha^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.11, pp. 3371-3399, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070712 - 01 December 2025

Abstract Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes. They exhibit remarkable metabolic adaptability, enabling them to withstand oxidative stress, high salinity, temperature extremes, and UV radiation (UVR). Their adaptive strategies involve complex regulatory networks that affect gene expression, enzyme activity, and metabolite fluxes to maintain cellular homeostasis. Key stress response systems include the production of antioxidants such as peroxidases (POD), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), which detoxify reactive oxygen species (ROS). To withstand environmental stresses, cyanobacteria maintain osmotic balance by accumulating compatible solutes, such as glycine betaine, sucrose, and trehalose. They also adapt to temperature and light fluctuations… More >

Chao Li^1,3,#, Chen Wang^1,3,#, Caichang Ding^2,*, Yonghao Liao^1,3, Zhiwei Ye^1,3

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3129-3149, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067440 - 23 September 2025

Abstract Deep learning-based semantic communication has achieved remarkable progress with CNNs and Transformers. However, CNNs exhibit constrained performance in high-resolution image transmission, while Transformers incur high computational cost due to quadratic complexity. Recently, VMamba, a novel state space model with linear complexity and exceptional long-range dependency modeling capabilities, has shown great potential in computer vision tasks. Inspired by this, we propose MNTSCC, an efficient VMamba-based nonlinear joint source-channel coding (JSCC) model for wireless image transmission. Specifically, MNTSCC comprises a VMamba-based nonlinear transform module, an MCAM entropy model, and a JSCC module. In the encoding stage, the… More >

Nadhmi A. Gazem¹, Sultan Noman Qasem^2,3, Umair Naeem⁴, Shahid Latif⁵, Ibtehal Nafea⁶, Faisal Saeed⁷, Mujeeb Ur Rehman^8,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.1, pp. 407-427, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.066517 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Falls are a leading cause of injury and morbidity among older adults, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), who face increased risks due to cognitive decline, gait instability, and impaired spatial awareness. While wearable sensor-based fall detection systems offer promising solutions, their effectiveness is often hindered by domain shifts resulting from variations in sensor placement, sampling frequencies, and discrepancies in dataset distributions. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a novel unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA) framework specifically designed for cross-dataset fall detection in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients, utilizing advanced transfer learning to enhance generalizability. The… More >

Lesya Voytenko^1,*, Mykola Shcherbatiuk¹, Valentyna Vasyuk¹, Kateryna Romanenko¹, Lidiya Babenko¹, Oleksandr Smirnov^2,3, Iryna Kosakivska¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2195-2214, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067772 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Prolonged lack of rain and high-temperature lead to soil water deficits, inhibiting cereal crop growth in early ontogenesis and reducing grain quality and yield. Rye (Secale cereale L.) is a key grain crop, particularly in regions where wheat cultivation is challenging or unfeasible. To clarify its drought adaptation mechanisms, we analyzed the effects of moderate soil drought on growth, hormonal homeostasis, and the dynamics and distribution of free amino acids and phenolic compounds in rye at early vegetative stages and post-recovery. Drought triggered both general and organ-specific changes in endogenous phytohormones. A nonspecific response involved the… More >

Gülay Zulkadir^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.7, pp. 2117-2129, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.066762 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a globally important legume crop valued for its nutritional content and adaptability. Establishing a robust root system during early growth is critical for optimal nutrient uptake, shoot development, and increased resistance to biotic stress. This study evaluated the effects of exogenous indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on root and shoot development in two bean cultivars, Onceler-98 and Topcu, during the seedling stage. IBA was applied at four concentrations: 0 (control), 50, 100, and 150 μM. Morphological parameters measured included root length (RL), root fresh weight (RFW), root dry weight (RDW), root nodule number (RNN), More >

Lanying Chen^1,2, Yifu Cai³, Qiumei Quan^3,*, Yunxiang Li³

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.5, pp. 1519-1532, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064112 - 29 May 2025

Abstract This study investigates the diurnal patterns of nectar secretion, sugar content, and caloric value in Epimedium wushanense, and their interaction mechanisms with pollinator behavior under varying environmental conditions. Nectar secretion exhibited a diurnal pattern, peaking between 11:00 and 13:00, with progressive increases in both volumes (19.07 ± 1.66 μL/day) and caloric value (6.03 ± 0.55 cal/day) over four consecutive days, culminating in maximal production on Day 4 (p < 0.05). Floral bagging significantly altered nectar traits (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.05), with bagged inflorescences demonstrating 61.82% higher nectar volume productivity relative to unbagged controls. Pollinator visitation,… More >

Jie Shao¹, Zihao Zhang¹, Quan Xu¹, Tiantian Cai¹, Junye Li¹, Baicheng Xiang¹, Shijie Li¹, Xianfeng Xu^2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.6, pp. 2291-2307, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.063302 - 29 May 2025

Abstract In response to the complex working conditions of the power grid caused by the high proportion of new energy access, which leads to insufficient output accuracy of the second-order generalized integrator (SOGI) phase-locked loop, this article proposes an improved frequency adaptive phase-locked loop structure for SOGI. Firstly, an amplitude compensation branch is introduced to compensate for the SOGI tracking fundamental frequency signal, ensuring the accuracy of the SOGI output orthogonal signal under frequency fluctuation conditions. Secondly, by cascading two adaptive SOGI modules, the suppression capability of low-order harmonics and Direct Current (DC) components has been More >