Pinyi Zhao^1,*, Yu Qin², Bo Wu³, Yu Chen¹, Xingyu Chen¹, Jinsheng Wen⁴

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.5, pp. 1367-1386, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.067558 - 05 September 2025

Abstract The impact of longitudinal stiffener configurations on the structural performance of orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSD) was systematically investigated, with emphasis on U-shaped, T-shaped, and rectangular ribs. Finite element analysis was employed to evaluate deformation and stress distribution under three critical loading scenarios: vertical uniform load, vertical eccentric load, and lateral uniform load. Equivalent models ensuring identical steel usage, moment of inertia, and centroid alignment were established to compare five stiffener configurations. Results demonstrate that U-rib configurations exhibit superior performance in controlling local displacements and minimizing stress concentrations. Under eccentric loading, U-ribs significantly reduce deck… More >

Marie Chaumel¹, Nicolas Brichart², Franck Bruyère¹, Ali Bourgi^1,*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.4, pp. 359-366, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.066470 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems globally, raising concerns about delayed cancer diagnosis and treatment. In France, transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) was prioritized in national urology guidelines to ensure the timely management of urothelial carcinoma. This study aimed to assess the impact of care reorganization on tumor staging, recurrence, palliative care, and mortality in bladder cancer patients from the pre-pandemic through late-pandemic periods. Methods: We conducted a retrospective multicenter study including all patients who underwent TURBT with histologically confirmed urothelial carcinoma between April and December of 2019 (pre-pandemic), 2020 (early pandemic), 2021… More >

Iqbal Singh^1,*, Himanshu Agrawal², Vidhi Maurya², Sanjay Gupta², Alpana Raizada³

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.4, pp. 299-308, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064827 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Objectives: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common benign tumor in men, with an age-related prevalence of multifactorial etiology. The present study aimed to accurately assess and predict the effect of co-existing metabolic syndrome (MtS) upon treatment outcomes of combination medical therapy in select patients of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to BPH. Methods: After obtaining informed consent from the patients, 70 eligible patients with LUTS due to BPH with and without MtS were enrolled in this study from September 2022 to January 2024 from the outpatient clinic at the University College of Medical… More >

Alya Penta Agharid¹, Indra Permana², Linlan Chang¹, Yi-Han Luo², Fujen Wang^2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.9, pp. 3839-3866, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.068586 - 26 August 2025

Abstract Air conditioning (AC) is essential for maintaining indoor comfort during Taiwan’s hot and humid summers but significantly contributes to increased energy consumption. This study evaluates the effects of AC duty-cycling strategies on energy performance, thermal comfort, and operational costs in office environments. Duty-cycling was implemented using a building energy management system (BEMS), which remotely controlled the ON/OFF cycles of AC units. Five duty-cycling modes were tested, with some modes incorporating air circulation during OFF periods. Field measurements of energy consumption, temperature, humidity, and air velocity were conducted and integrated with thermal comfort analysis tools to… More >

Amir Sina Darabi^*, Mehdi Ravanshadnia

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.9, pp. 3753-3792, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.065241 - 26 August 2025

Abstract Although currently, a large part of the existing buildings is considered inefficient in terms of energy, the ability to save energy consumption up to 80% has been proven in residential and commercial buildings. Also, carbon dioxide is one of the most important greenhouse gases contributing to climate change and is responsible for 60% of global warming. The facade of the building, as the main intermediary between the interior and exterior spaces, plays a significant role in adjusting the weather conditions and providing thermal comfort to the residents. In this research, 715 different scenarios were defined… More >

Aqeel Shah Abdul Halim Shah^1,2, Nafisah Khalid^1,*, Abdul Rauf Abdul Rasam¹

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 603-617, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.065369 - 06 August 2025

Abstract Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in promoting ecological, social, and environmental sustainability. UGS play a key role in reducing land surface temperature (LST) in rapidly urbanizing areas, thereby mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect. This paper conducts an extensive analysis of land use, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and LST to examine the influence of the environmental landscapes of Shah Alam and Putrajaya from 2014 to 2023 on the variation of LST. In 2014, NDVI values in Shah Alam ranged from 0.35 to 0.50, fluctuating to 0.32 to 0.48 in 2023.… More > Graphic Abstract

Ling Ji^1,2,*, Nan Jiang³, Yingbo Ren³, Tao Yin¹, Haibo Wang¹, Bing Cheng⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.1, pp. 267-288, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.066596 - 31 July 2025

Abstract During the construction of bank slopes involving pile driving, ensuring slope stability is crucial. This requires the design of appropriate support systems and a thorough evaluation of the failure mechanisms of pile structures under dynamic loading conditions. Based on the Huarong Coal Wharf project, various support schemes are analyzed using numerical simulation methods to calculate and compare slope stability coefficients. The optimal scheme is then identified. Under the selected support scheme, a numerical model of double-row suspended steel sheet piles is developed to investigate the dynamic response of the pile structures under pile driving loads.… More >

Hao Fang^1,2, Hongyun Guo¹, Yinchao Chen³, Hui Shi⁴, Yihan Gan⁵, Lin Li^6,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1051-1069, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066369 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Objectives: Emotional stress is a significant public health challenge. Virtual reality (VR) offers the potential for aiding emotional recovery. This study explores the impact of VR environment design factors on emotional recovery, examining underlying mechanisms through physiological indicators and behavioral responses. Methods: Two experiments were conducted. Experiment 1 employed a 4 [Scene Type: real environment (RE), virtual scenes that restore the RE (VR), virtual scenes that incorporate natural window view design (VR-W), and a no-scene control condition (CTL)] × 3 (Experimental Phase: baseline, emotion arousal, recovery) mixed design (N = 33). Participants viewed a 4-min… More >

Mahshid Manouchehri^1,2,*, Musheer A. Aljaberi^3,4, Yi-Ching Lin⁵, Aiche Sabah⁶, Amira Mohammed Ali⁷, Chung-Ying Lin^8,9,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1013-1028, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061088 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: While various factors contributing to delinquency have been explored, the role of self-esteem in this specific context has received little attention. Hence, this study aims to investigate the complex issue of adolescent delinquency in Iran by focusing on the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between parental attachment and delinquent behavior. Methods: Using the multistage cluster random sampling method, the research involved 528 high school students in Tehran. Each student completed validated scales assessing their parental attachment, self-esteem, and delinquency at school. Multiple regression analyses with the Sobel test and bootstrapping method were… More >

S. M. Rezaul Karim^1,2, Md. Shouquat Hossain^1,3, Khadiza Akter¹, Debasish Sarker⁴, Md. Moniul Kabir ², Mamdouh Assad^5,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.8, pp. 3041-3054, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.066867 - 24 July 2025

Abstract Knowing the influence of the size of datasets for regression models can help in improving the accuracy of a solar power forecast and make the most out of renewable energy systems. This research explores the influence of dataset size on the accuracy and reliability of regression models for solar power prediction, contributing to better forecasting methods. The study analyzes data from two solar panels, aSiMicro03036 and aSiTandem72-46, over 7, 14, 17, 21, 28, and 38 days, with each dataset comprising five independent and one dependent parameter, and split 80–20 for training and testing. Results indicate… More > Graphic Abstract