M. Manjusha^1,*, T. S. Sivarani², Carol J. Jerusalin¹

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 621-641, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.020560 - 26 October 2021

Abstract By utilizing Fuzzy based FOPID-controller, this work is designed via the energy reshaping concept for Grid connected Photovoltaic (PV) systems for electric vehicles and this PV module has its own inverter which is synchorised with the utility grid. In grid connected PV system, the mitigation plays an important role where the capacity of PV arrays increases it maintains power quality and it is necessary to comply with some requirements such as harmonic mitigation. Unless a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm is used, PV systems do not continuously produce their theoretical optimal power. Under various… More >

Abdullah Ali Salamai^1,*, Ather Abdulrahman Ageeli¹, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.3, pp. 5091-5106, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.021268 - 11 October 2021

Abstract E-commerce refers to a system that allows individuals to purchase and sell things online. The primary goal of e-commerce is to offer customers the convenience of not going to a physical store to make a purchase. They will purchase the item online and have it delivered to their home within a few days. The goal of this research was to develop machine learning algorithms that might predict e-commerce platform sales. A case study has been designed in this paper based on a proposed continuous Stochastic Fractal Search (SFS) based on a Guided Whale Optimization Algorithm… More >

MAURA BENEDETTI, MARIA ELISA GIULIANI, MARICA MEZZELANI, ALESSANDRO NARDI, LUCIA PITTURA, STEFANIA GORBI, FRANCESCO REGOLI

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.1, pp. 37-49, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.017507 - 28 September 2021

Abstract Oxidative stress is a critical condition derived from the imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen species and the sophisticated network of antioxidant mechanisms. Several pollutants and environmental factors can affect this system through connected mechanisms, indirect relationships, and cascade effects from pre-transcriptional to catalytic level, by either enhancing intracellular ROS formation or impairing antioxidant defenses. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the pro-oxidant challenges from emerging environmental stressors threatening marine organisms, such as pharmaceuticals, microplastics and climate-related ocean changes. Emphasis will be placed on oxidative pathways, including signaling proteins and transcription factors involved More >

Chen Chen^1,2, Haitao Li^1,2,*, Assima Dauletbek^1,2, Feng Shen³, David Hui⁴, Milan Gaff⁵, Rodolfo Lorenzo⁶, Ileana Corbi⁷, Ottavia Corbi⁷, Mahmud Ashraf⁸

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.3, pp. 605-624, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018685 - 28 September 2021

Abstract Fibers are used in many forms in engineering applications–one of the most common being used as reinforcement. Due to its renewable short natural growth cycle and abundance of bamboo resources, bamboo fiber has attracted attention over other natural fibers. Bamboo fiber has a complex natural structure but offers excellent mechanical properties, which are utilized in the textile, papermaking, construction, and composites industry. However, bamboo fibers can easily absorb moisture and are prone to corrosion limiting their use in engineering applications. Therefore, a better understanding of bamboo fiber is particularly important. This paper reviews all existing More >

Kusum Yadav¹, Ali Alharbi¹, Anurag Jain^2,*, Rabie A. Ramadan¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.2, pp. 3637-3652, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.020614 - 27 September 2021

Abstract Internet of things (IoT) field has emerged due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and communication technologies. The use of IoT technology in modern healthcare environments is convenient for doctors and patients as it can be used in real-time monitoring of patients, proper administration of patient information, and healthcare management. However, the usage of IoT in the healthcare domain will become a nightmare if patient information is not securely maintained while transferring over an insecure network or storing at the administrator end. In this manuscript, the authors have developed a secure IoT healthcare monitoring system… More >

S. Sharmila Devi^1,*, V. Bhanumathi²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.2, pp. 3609-3624, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.020426 - 27 September 2021

Abstract Now a days, MOS Current Mode Logic (MCML) has emerged as a better alternative to Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) logic in digital circuits. Recent works have only traditional logic gates that have issues with information loss. Reversible logic is incorporated with MOS Current Mode Logic (MCML) in this proposed work to solve this problem, which is used for multiplier design, D Flip-Flop (DFF) and register. The minimization of power and area is the main aim of the work. In reversible logic, the count of outputs and inputs is retained as the same value for… More >

Ibrahim Atawi¹, Sherif Zaid^1,2,3,*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 449-469, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.019959 - 03 September 2021

Abstract Transformerless inverters have become an important integration of the modern photovoltaic (PV) grid-tied systems. Unfortunately, it has a general safety problem regarding the earth leakage current that must be less than the recommended standards. Lately, the H7 transformerless inverter, which is a three-phase inverter with an additional switch on the DC side, is introduced to mitigate the earth leakage current. Different modulation techniques and controllers are proposed to optimize its performance. This paper proposed the application of model predictive control (MPC) to grid-connected H7 transformerless inverter supplied by the PV power system. In modeling the… More >

Stefanie M. Croghan, Jody S.A. Khan, Prem Thomas Jacob, Hugh D. Flood, Subhasis K. Giri

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.28, No.3, pp. 10729-10732, 2021

Abstract Introduction: We aim to design a tool to assess the impact of recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) on quality of life (QoL) in adult women, given the notable absence of an established instrument for this purpose.
Materials and methods: Best practice guidelines in health-related survey design were reviewed. A literature review informed the creation of an interview guide. Following ethical approval, 10 female patients (23–38 years) with rUTI were invited to participate in phase 1 of questionnaire design; all agreed. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted exploring the impact of rUTI on patients’ QoL. Interviews were repeated with… More >

Ross G. Everett, David K. Charles, Halle E. Foss, R. Corey O’Connor, Michael L. Guralnick

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.28, No.6, pp. 10920-10928, 2021

Abstract Introduction: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) has been cited as the primary cause of morbidity in patients with a history of spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite the significance of recurrent UTI (rUTI) in this population, the causative physiologic and patient characteristics are not well described. We sought to assess associations between demographic, clinical, and urodynamic variables and rUTI.
Materials and methods: The records of 136 individuals with SCI who perform clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) were retrospectively reviewed. All had a video urodynamics study (VUDS) available for analysis. Individuals were divided into non-recurrent (< 3/year) or rUTI (≥ 3/year)… More >

Miguel Rodriguez-Homs¹, Brett Wiesen¹, Mona Rizeq², Colin Randau³, Granville L. Lloyd⁴

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.28, No.1, pp. 10565-10567, 2021

Abstract Prostate cancer is rarely metastatic to visceral organs, and even less commonly to the brain. Recent data suggests brain metastasis from prostatic adenocarcinoma occur in 0.16% of patients, and almost universally in the setting of very high-volume disease. We present a man with an abruptly symptomatic brain lesion that developed at a PSA value of 1.5 ng/mL with no other known metastatic disease and required emergent neurosurgical resection. The patient had been initially treated with radiotherapy for Grade Group 4 prostate cancer in 2005 with a long period of PSA suppression. More >