Debasis Mohapatra¹, Sourav Kumar Bhoi¹, Kalyan Kumar Jena¹, Chittaranjan Mallick², Kshira Sagar Sahoo³, N. Z. Jhanjhi^4,*, Mehedi Masud⁵

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.34, No.1, pp. 51-64, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.024561

Abstract Most of the recent works on network science are focused on investigating various interactions among a set of entities present in a system that can be represented by multiplex network. Each type of relationship is treated as a layer of multiplex network. Some of the recent works on multiplex networks are focused on deriving layer similarity from node similarity where node similarity is evaluated using neighborhood similarity measures like cosine similarity and Jaccard similarity. But this type of analysis lacks in finding the set of nodes having the same influence in both the network. The discovery of influence similarity between… More >

Chao Wei^1,2, Zhongjin Peng², Yunfei Chen³, Yanhai Cheng^1,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 973-984, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019772

Abstract Ag₃PO₄ exhibits a high photocatalytic activity if exposed to visible light, however, it displays bottlenecks such as poor cycle-stability and mediocre ability to degrade methyl orange (MO) because of limited adsorption of MO molecules onto its surface. In this study, nano TiO₂ prepared by a one-step method was combined with Ag₃PO₄ to form a TiO₂@Ag₃PO₄ heterojunction in order to improve this material both in terms of photocatalysis and photostability. After adding a KH-570 silane coupling agent, the photocatalytic performance of TiO₂@Ag₃PO₄ could be improved even further, with the degradation rate of MO maintained at more than 90% after three cycles… More >

Xianghui Li^*

Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 105-114, 2022, DOI:10.32604/mcb.2022.018736

Abstract Objective: This study aims to analyze the effect of core strength strengthening training on exercise-induced lumbar injuries. Methods: Sixteen athletes suffering from lumbar injuries were randomly divided into two groups, group A and group B. Group A performed core strength strengthening training, while group B only performed normal study and life. Before and after the experiment, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, lumbar spine mobility, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and overall effect evaluation of the two groups were recorded and compared. Results: After the experiment, the VAS score of group A decreased to 2.78 ± 1.89 points, the anterior flexion… More >

Yang Wang¹, Jinlong Lin^1,*, M. James C. Crabbe^2,3,4, Xiao-Guang Yue⁵

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.3, pp. 385-398, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.020664

Abstract Health status is widely regarded as a correlate of depressive symptoms. However, health assessments based on clinical diagnosis in rural areas with poor medical conditions are very limited. Self-rated health (SRH) serves as a simple and convenient evaluation indicator, which may be used as an independent predictor of depressive symptoms. To confirm the relationship between SRH and depressive symptoms in rural adults, a longitudinal survey of rural households in China was conducted using the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) from 2012 to 2016. Propensity score matching and logistic regression analysis were used to explore the association. After data cleansing, 3,127… More >

Ibrahim M. Mehedi^1,2,*, Maher H. AL-Sereihy², Asmaa Ubaid Al-Saggaf², Ubaid M. Al-Saggaf^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.72, No.1, pp. 651-662, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.022013

Abstract Tracking load changes in a pressurized water reactor (PWR) with the help of an efficient core power control scheme in a nuclear power station is very important. The reason is that it is challenging to maintain a stable core power according to the reference value within an acceptable tolerance for the safety of PWR. To overcome the uncertainties, a non-integer-based fractional order control method is demonstrated to control the core power of PWR. The available dynamic model of the reactor core is used in this analysis. Core power is controlled using a modified state feedback approach with a non-integer integral… More >

Guangjun Sun, Chuting Wang, Lu Wang^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.6, pp. 1537-1553, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018598

Abstract To investigate the temperature field and residual bearing capacity of the sandwich wall panels with GFRP skins and a wood-web core under a fire, three sandwich walls were tested. One of them was used for static load test and the other two for the one-side fire tests. Besides, temperature probe points were set on the sandwich walls to obtain the temperature distribution. Meanwhile, the model of the sandwich wall was established in the finite element software by the method of core material stiffness equivalent. The temperature distribution and performance reduction of materials were also considered. The residual bearing capacity of… More >

M. N. Tarhuni^1,*, W. R. Sulaiman¹, M. Z. Jaafar¹, K. M. Sabil²

Energy Engineering, Vol.119, No.1, pp. 253-273, 2022, DOI:10.32604/EE.2022.017820

Abstract The X field is located in the southwestern part of block NX89 of Kentan Basin in Libya. This field is produced from Hailan multilayer consolidated sandstone with moderate rock property and a relatively low energy supplying. The reserve of subsurface energy sources is declining with years. Therefore, techniques were combined to achieve the energy optimization and increase hydrocarbon recovery. In order to understand the subsurface formation of the reservoir and facilitate oil production, global hydraulic element technique was used to quantify the reservoir rock types. In addition, stratigraphic modified Lorenz plot was used for reservoir layering. Reservoir heterogeneity was identified… More >

Zhenggang Zhan¹, Han Chen^2,3, Yanyi Zhang^2,3, Ruilin Cheng¹, Gang Deng^2,3,*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 131-144, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.017536

Abstract The factors influencing the permeability coefficient of gravelly soils used for the development of embankment dams (core wall) are analyzed. Such factors include (but are not limited to) soil size, anisotropy, density and boundary effects. A review of the literature is conducted and new directions of research are proposed. In such a framework, it is shown that gravelly soil with controlled density and vertical stress should be used to optimize the measurement of the vertical and horizontal permeability coefficients, respectively. More >

Farung Samklang, Peerapong Uthansakul, Monthippa Uthansakul^*, Patikorn Anchuen

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.71, No.1, pp. 1887-1902, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.022139

Abstract Precoding is a beamforming technique that supports multi-stream transmission in which the RF chain plays a significant role as a digital precoding at the receiver for wireless communication. The traditional precoding contains only digital signal processing and each antenna connects to each RF chain, which provides high transmission efficiency but high cost and hardware complexity. Hybrid precoding is one of the most popular massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) techniques that can save costs and avoid using complex hardware. At present, network services are currently in focus with a wide range of traffic volumes. In terms of the Quality of… More >

Yi Yang^1,*, Tao Li², Lijun He^3,4

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.23, No.4, pp. 521-531, 2021, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2021.019290

Abstract The present study discusses the relationship among Chinese adolescents’ parental involvement, core self-evaluation, and school adaptation. The Parental Involvement Behavior Questionnaire, Core Self-Evaluations Scale (CSES), and the School Adaptation Inventory were used to survey 1258 Chinese middle school students. The results showed that adolescents’ school adaptation was significantly positively correlated with parental involvement and core self-evaluation. Furthermore, parental involvement and core self-evaluation were positively correlated. Mediation analysis found that core self-evaluation had partially mediated the relationship between adolescents’ parental involvement and school adaption. Parental involvement could directly affect adolescents’ school adaptation and indirectly affect school adaptation through the mediating effect… More >