Junxian Ma¹, Haonan Zhao^2,*, Zhibing Hu³, Yaru Shen³, Fan Ding³, Shouqi Jiang²

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.070530 - 27 January 2026

Abstract Energy storage-equipped photovoltaic (PV-storage) systems can meet frequency regulation requirements under various operating conditions, and their coordinated support for grid frequency has become a future trend. To address frequency stability issues caused by low inertia and weak damping, this paper proposes a multi-timescale frequency regulation coordinated control strategy for PV-storage integrated systems. First, a self-synchronizing control strategy for grid-connected inverters is designed based on DC voltage dynamics, enabling active inertia support while transmitting frequency variation information. Next, an energy storage inertia support control strategy is developed to enhance the frequency nadir, and an active frequency… More >

Chenxuan Zhang, Yongqing Qi^*, Ximin Cao, Yanchi Zhang

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.069878 - 27 January 2026

Abstract To enhance the low-carbon economic efficiency and increase the utilization of renewable energy within integrated energy systems (IES), this paper proposes a low-carbon dispatch model integrating power-to-gas (P2G), carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen fuel cell (HFC), and combined heat and power (CHP). The P2G process is refined into a two-stage structure, and HFC is introduced to enhance hydrogen utilization. Together with CCS and CHP, these devices form a multi-energy conversion system coupling electricity, heat, cooling, and gas. A ladder-type carbon trading approach is adopted to flexibly manage carbon output by leveraging marginal cost adjustments.… More >

Jun Guo^1,*, Maoyuan Chen¹, Yuyang Li¹, Sibo Feng^2,3, Guangyu Fu³

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.068894 - 27 January 2026

Abstract The author proposes a dual layer source grid load storage collaborative planning model based on Benders decomposition to optimize the low-carbon and economic performance of the distribution network. The model plans the configuration of photovoltaic (3.8 MW), wind power (2.5 MW), energy storage (2.2 MWh), and SVC (1.2 Mvar) through interaction between upper and lower layers, and modifies lines 2–3, 8–9, etc. to improve transmission capacity and voltage stability. The author uses normal distribution and Monte Carlo method to model load uncertainty, and combines Weibull distribution to describe wind speed characteristics. Compared to the traditional… More >

Hosam O. Elansary¹, Naveed A. Noor², Syed M. Ahmad³, Humza Riaz³, Sohail Mumtaz^4,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.076592 - 26 January 2026

Abstract Ferrites are remarkable compounds for energy harvesting and spintronic applications. For this purpose, mechanically stable, thermodynamic, photo-catalytic, and ferromagnetic characteristics of ferrites Al₂Mn(S/Se)₄ have been investigated significantly using PBEsol-GGA and modified Becke Johnson potential (TB-mBJ). In order to determine structural stability, we calculate formation energy (E_f) and Born stability criteria that confirm the structural stability of the Al₂Mn(S/Se)₄. 2D and 3D plots of Poisson’s ratio (υ) and linear compressibility are also used to indicate the stability of these materials. Additionally, thermodynamic characteristics reveal that both ferrites are stable. Spin-polarized electronic properties indicate that both ferrites are ferromagnetic More >

Zhitao Yang^1,#, Huanyu Cheng^1,#, Xinli Liu¹, Jie Li¹, Xin Ming¹, Beibei Li¹, Luyao Zhang¹, Chunqing MA¹, Yi Jiao¹, Shenjia Wu¹, Ibrar Muhammad Khan², Guanghua Xiong¹, Hongcheng Wang^1,*, Yong Liu^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.072736 - 23 January 2026

Abstract Objectives: Postmenopausal osteoporosis is the most common form of osteoporosis in clinical practice, affecting millions of postmenopausal women worldwide. Postmenopausal osteoporosis demands safe and effective therapies. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of hederagenin (Hed) for treating osteoporosis and to elucidate its underlying mechanisms of action. Methods: The anti-osteoporotic potential of Hed was assessed by investigating its effects on ovariectomy (OVX)-induced bone loss in mice and on receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast differentiation in RAW264.7 cells. Network pharmacology analysis and molecular docking were employed to identify key targets, which were subsequently validated experimentally. Results:… More >

Mayuri Shukla¹, Soraya Boonmag², Parichart Boontem¹, Piyarat Govitrapong^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.072557 - 23 January 2026

Abstract Ischemic stroke is one of the major causes of long-term disability and mortality worldwide. It results from an interruption in the cerebral blood flow, triggering a cascade of detrimental events like oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, excitotoxicity, and apoptosis, causing neuronal injury and cellular death. Melatonin, a pleiotropic indoleamine produced by the pineal gland, has multifaceted neuroprotective effects on stroke pathophysiology. Interestingly, the serum melatonin levels are associated with peroxidation and antioxidant status, along with mortality score in patients with severe middle cerebral artery infarction. Melatonin exhibits strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties and preserves More >

Hang Zhang^1,#, Meng-Yuan Chu^1,#, Guohui Lv¹, You-Jie Li¹, Xuhang Liu², Fei Jiao^1,*, Yun-Fei Yan^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.068322 - 23 January 2026

Abstract Objectives: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with limited understanding of lncRNA-driven mechanisms in tumor progression. This study aimed to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs in NSCLC tissues and elucidate the functional role of the significantly upregulated RP3-340N1.2 in promoting malignancy. Methods: RNA sequencing was used to screen dysregulated lncRNAs. RP3-340N1.2 was functionally characterized via gain/loss-of-function assays in NSCLC cells, assessing proliferation, migration, and macrophage polarization. Mechanisms of interleukin 6 (IL-6) regulation were explored using cytokine profiling, Actinomycin D assays, and RNA Immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays to study RP3-340N1.2 interactions with… More >

JOSé A. BOGA^1,2, ANA COTO-MONTES^2,3,*, RUSSEL J. REITER⁴

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.068245 - 23 January 2026

Abstract Aerobic glycolysis, also known as the Warburg effect, and the accumulation of lactate that it causes, are increasingly recognized outside the field of oncology as triggers of chronic non-neoplastic disorders. This review integrates preclinical and clinical evidence to evaluate the ability of melatonin to reverse Warburg-effect-like metabolic reprogramming. Literature on neurodegeneration, age-related sarcopenia, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been reviewed and synthesised. In all of these conditions, hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 (PDK4) inhibit the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. This diverts pyruvate away… More >

Suman Kunwar^*

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.8, pp. 39-49, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jai.2026.076674 - 22 January 2026

Abstract The rise in convenience packaging has led to generation of enormous waste, making efficient waste sorting crucial for sustainable waste management. To address this, we developed DWaste, a computer vision-powered platform designed for real-time waste sorting on resource-constrained smartphones and edge devices, including offline functionality. We benchmarked various image classification models (EfficientNetV2S/M, ResNet50/101, MobileNet) and object detection (YOLOv8n, YOLOv11n) including our purposed YOLOv8n-CBAM model using our annotated dataset designed for recycling. We found a clear trade-off between accuracy and resource consumption: the best classifier, EfficientNetV2S, achieved high accuracy (≈96%) but suffered from high latency More >

Jiale Hu, Fan Chen^*, Yue Yang, Man Wang

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.8, pp. 51-64, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jai.2026.075257 - 22 January 2026

Abstract To enhance the operational performance of energy storage systems (ESS), this paper proposes an optimal dispatch strategy that jointly considers reliability and economic efficiency. First, we formulate a cost-minimization model that includes ESS dispatch costs, wind and photovoltaic (PV) curtailment costs, and load loss costs, while explicitly enforcing power supply reliability constraints. Next, we develop a comprehensive evaluation indicator system that integrates reliability, economic performance, renewable-energy utilization, and ESS technical indicators, thereby addressing the limitations of single-indicator assessments. Finally, a case study using real data from a region in China shows that the proposed strategy More >