Nives Brajčić Kurbaša^*, Blaž Gotovac, Vedrana Kozulić

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.135, No.1, pp. 65-90, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.021940

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present the class of atomic basis functions (ABFs) which are of exponential type and are denoted by . While ABFs of the algebraic type are already represented in the numerical modeling of various problems in mathematical physics and computational mechanics, ABFs of the exponential type have not yet been sufficiently researched. These functions, unlike the ABFs of the algebraic type , contain the tension parameter , which gives them additional approximation properties. Exponential monomials up to the th degree can be described exactly by the linear combination of the functions . The function… More >

Rashad A. Al-Jawfi^*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 957-965, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.031700

Abstract Activation functions play an essential role in converting the output of the artificial neural network into nonlinear results, since without this nonlinearity, the results of the network will be less accurate. Nonlinearity is the mission of all nonlinear functions, except for polynomials. The activation function must be differentiable for backpropagation learning. This study’s objective is to determine the best activation functions for the approximation of each fractal image. Different results have been attained using Matlab and Visual Basic programs, which indicate that the bounded function is more helpful than other functions. The non-linearity of the activation function is important when… More >

Rupo Ma^1,2,*, Siping Gao³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.74, No.1, pp. 1093-1105, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.030979

Abstract Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a kind of transient electromagnetic phenomenon with short rise time of the leading edge and wide spectrum, which usually disrupts communications and damages electronic equipment and system. It is challenging for an EMP sensor to measure a wideband electromagnetic pulse without distortion for the whole spectrum. Therefore, analyzing the distortion of EMP measurement is crucial to evaluating the sensor distortion characteristics and correcting the measurement results. Waveform fidelity is usually employed to evaluate the distortion of an antenna. However, this metric depends on specific signal waveforms, thus is unsuitable for evaluating and analyzing the distortion of… More >

Borja Bordel^1,*, Ramón Alcarria¹, Joaquin Chung², Rajkumar Kettimuthu², Tomás Robles¹, Iván Armuelles³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.74, No.1, pp. 855-880, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.026787

Abstract Future components to enhance the basic, native security of 5G networks are either complex mechanisms whose impact in the requiring 5G communications are not considered, or lightweight solutions adapted to ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) but whose security properties remain under discussion. Although different 5G network slices may have different requirements, in general, both visions seem to fall short at provisioning secure URLLC in the future. In this work we address this challenge, by introducing cost-security functions as a method to evaluate the performance and adequacy of most developed and employed non-native enhanced security mechanisms in 5G networks. We categorize those… More >

João Pedro Ceniz, Rodrigo de Sá Martins, Marco Antonio Luersen^*, Tiago Cousseau

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.133, No.3, pp. 601-618, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.021011

Abstract Ore conveyor belt rollers operate in harsh environments, making them prone to premature failure. Their service lives are highly dependent on the stress field and bearing misalignment angle, for which limit values are defined in a standard. In this work, an optimization methodology using metamodels based on radial basis functions is implemented to reduce the mass of two models of rollers. From a structural point of view, one of the rollers is made completely of metal, while the other also has some components made of polymeric material. The objective of this study is to develop and apply a parametric structural… More >

Ghulam Muhiuddin^1,*, Waseem A. Khan², Deena Al-Kadi³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.132, No.3, pp. 763-779, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.017272

Abstract In this paper, we introduce modied degenerate polyexponential Cauchy (or poly-Cauchy) polynomials and numbers of the second kind and investigate some identities of these polynomials. We derive recurrence relations and the relationship between special polynomials and numbers. Also, we introduce modied degenerate unipolyCauchy polynomials of the second kind and derive some fruitful properties of these polynomials. In addition, positive associated beautiful zeros and graphical representations are displayed with the help of Mathematica. More >

Jinfeng Qu^*, Lei Zhang^†, Lanyu Li^*, Yujie Su^*

Oncology Research, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 81-88, 2019, DOI:10.3727/096504018X15202988139874

Abstract This study investigated the tumor-suppressive role of miR-148b in regulating endoplasmic reticulum metalloprotease 1 (ERMP1) expression and the oxidative stress response in endometrial cancer cells. Human endometrial cancer RL95-2 cells were used and transfected with miR-148b mimic, miR-148b inhibitor, or their scrambled negative control. Thereafter, the transfection efficiency was determined by RT-qPCR, and cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. The dual-luciferase reporter assay, Western blot, and RT-qPCR were conducted to determine the target gene of miR-148b. ERMP1 is a putative target of miR-148b, and thereby the overexpression and downregulation of ERMP1 on the proliferation of RL95-2 cells were assessed.… More >

Hua Yunqi^*1, Yin Fangrui^†1, Yang Yongyan^*, Jin Yunjian^*, Zhang Wenhui^*, Cao Kun^*, Li Min^*, Liu Xianfeng^*, Ba Caixia^*

Oncology Research, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 311-316, 2019, DOI:10.3727/096504018X15220579006875

Abstract Emerging evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNAs) are often aberrantly expressed in human cancers. Meanwhile, the importance of miRNAs in regulating multiple cellular biological processes has been appreciated. The aim of this study was to investigate the significance of miR-455 and identify its possible mechanism in regulating colorectal cancer (CRC) progression. We found that the expression of miR-455 was sharply reduced in CRC tissues and cell lines. Importantly, the low expression of miR-455 was associated with poor overall survival of CRC patients. Overexpression of miR-455 in CRC cell lines significantly inhibited cell proliferation and migration in vitro. Moreover, GATA-binding protein 6… More >

Xin Chen^*, Mingzhe Li^†, Hongwei Zhou^*, Li Zhang^*

Oncology Research, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 431-437, 2019, DOI:10.3727/096504018X15201058168730

Abstract MicroRNA-132 (miR-132) has been demonstrated to be a tumor suppressor in several types of tumors. However, the expression and the role of miR-132 in human thyroid cancer are still poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to examine the potential roles and molecular mechanism of miR-132 in thyroid cancer. We found that miR-132 expression levels were significantly downregulated in thyroid cancer tissues and cell lines. Function assays showed that overexpression of miR-132 in TPC1 cells inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Forkhead box protein A1 (FOXA1) was identified as a direct target of miR-132 in thyroid cancer cells.… More >

Xin Chen^*, Mingzhe Li^†, Hongwei Zhou^*, Li Zhang^*

Oncology Research, Vol.28, No.9, pp. 965-967, 2020, DOI:10.3727/096504022X16414984936764

Abstract MicroRNA-132 (miR-132) has been demonstrated to be a tumor suppressor in several types of tumors. However, the expression and the role of miR-132 in human thyroid cancer are still poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to examine the potential roles and molecular mechanism of miR-132 in thyroid cancer. We found that miR-132 expression levels were significantly downregulated in thyroid cancer tissues and cell lines. Function assays showed that overexpression of miR-132 in TPC1 cells inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Forkhead box protein A1 (FOXA1) was identified as a direct target of miR-132 in thyroid cancer cells.… More >