Asif Raihan^1,*, Mohammad Ridwan², Mahdi Salehi³, Grzegorz Zimon^4,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.2, pp. 493-514, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.059016 - 31 January 2025

Abstract Global climate change has created substantial difficulties in the areas of sustainability, development, and environmental conservation due to the widespread dependence on fossil fuels for energy production. Nevertheless, the promotion of renewable energy programs has the potential to significantly expedite endeavors aimed at tackling climate change. Thus, it is essential to conduct a thorough analysis that considers the financial aspects to fully understand the main hurdles that are preventing the advancement of renewable energy initiatives. Italy is a leading country in the worldwide deployment of renewable energy. The objective of this research is to assess… More > Graphic Abstract

Zhenyu Zhang¹, Quan Jin¹, Haitao Zhang¹, Zhao Liu¹, Yuyang Wu², Longfei Zhang², Renzhang Yan^2,*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 167-191, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.053190 - 15 November 2024

Abstract When the upper chord beam of the beam-string structure (BSS) is made of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST), its overall stiffness will change greatly with the construction of concrete placement, which will have an impact on the design of the tensioning plans and selection of control measures for the BSS. In order to accurately obtain the bending stiffness of CFST beam and clarify its impact on the mechanical properties of composite BSS during construction, the influence of some factors such as height-width ratio, wall thickness of steel tube, elasticity modulus of concrete, and friction coefficient on More >

Qurat-Ul-Ain Raza^1,2, Abdur Rehim^1,*, Muhammad Amjad Bashir^1,3,*, Mingzheng Duan⁴, Yucong Geng³, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei⁵

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.12, pp. 3531-3548, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.057356 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Chemical fertilizers have contributed to improving crop production and coping with food safety challenges, but their excessive application in agriculture has resulted in soil and environmental problems. The present study was performed to assess the potential of biostimulants as an alternative to chemical fertilizers. A pot experiment was conducted to examine the response of okra against different biostimulants, including glycine (G.L.), lysine (L.Y.), aspartic acid (A.A.), vitamin B complex (V.B.), and chemical fertilizers (control; C.K.). The results revealed that G.L. and V.B. significantly improved chlorophyll a (12.51%) and chlorophyll b (7.14%) contents in okra… More >

Mallepu S Likhitha Reddy¹, Biplab Mitra¹, Ahmed Gaber², Akbar Hossain^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.12, pp. 3509-3530, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.056789 - 31 December 2024

Abstract The rice‒wheat farming system is considered as the greatest energy-intensive agricultural practice in South‒East Asia. In light of declining system production and profitability, burning of residues, soil erosion, depletion of renewable resources, and environmental degradation, the sustainability of the rice‒wheat cropping system is being questioned. As a result, energy and money efficient conservation agricultural methods are becoming more and more necessary to accomplish sustainable output. A field experiment was carried out in this regard to evaluate the effects of varying degrees of rice residue retention and nutrient management options on zero-tillage grown wheat growth, yield,… More >

Yunyu Shi^1,2, Fanchang Kong^1,2,*, Min Zhu³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 977-985, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057596 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: To reduce adolescents’ social anxiety, the study integrates external factors (social media usage) with internal factors (imaginary audience and appearance-based self-esteem) to internal mechanisms of adolescents’ social anxiety in the Internet age based on objective self-awareness theory and self-esteem importance weighting model. Methods: Utilizing the Social Media Usage Intensity Scale, Social Anxiety Scale, imaginary Audience Scale, and Physical Self Questionnaire, we surveyed 400 junior high school students from three schools in Hubei province, China. Results: A significantly positive correlation is revealed between the intensity of social media usage and both social anxiety and imaginary audience… More >

Yuzhe Ma, Jiye Zhang^*, Jiawei Shi

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2843-2865, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.055205 - 23 December 2024

Abstract The large number and dense layout of rail fastening can significantly affect the aerodynamic performance of trains. Utilizing the Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES) approach based on the SST (Shear Stress Transport) k-ω turbulent model, this study evaluates the effects of the rail fastening system on the aerodynamic force, slipstream and train wake under crosswind conditions. The results indicate that in such conditions, compared to the model without rails, the rail and the fastening system reduce the drag force coefficient of the train by 1.69%, while the lateral force coefficients increase by 1.16% and… More >

Yanina N. Parshakova^*, Andrey Ivantsov

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2709-2720, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.052396 - 23 December 2024

Abstract During the manufacturing or processing of materials, large volumes of water of the required quality are often needed. Industrial water treatment and water purification is the process of removing impurities and pollution from the considered medium. To obtain liquid with specified quality parameters, complex systems of filters and treatment facilities are generally used. In this work, the cleaning process for a filtration column is studied. Three-dimensional numerical simulations of flow in a columnar array consisting of a porous medium are conducted. In particular, a model case corresponding to laboratory conditions is examined, with potassium salt… More >

Boris Borisov, Geniy Kuznetsov, Vyacheslav Maksimov^*, Tatiana Nagornova, Felix Salikhov

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.6, pp. 1597-1612, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.056758 - 19 December 2024

Abstract One of the effective options for energy saving in terms of heat costs for the formation of routine thermal conditions of working areas of large-sized industrial premises is the replacement of traditional convective (water) heating systems with systems, the main part of which are gas infrared emitters. But the mass introduction of such systems based on emitters was held back until recently by the lack of scientific and technical foundations for ensuring not only the routine thermal conditions of local working areas, but also ensuring acceptable concentrations of carbon dioxide, which is formed during the… More > Graphic Abstract

Virginie Di Silverio^1,2,*, Susann Heenen-Wolff¹, Jochem Willemsen¹, Patrick Derleyn³

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 349-357, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.050402 - 04 December 2024

Abstract L’annonce d’une maladie cancéreuse éveille ou renforce pour certains les représentations liées au pouvoir du psychisme sur le corps. L’investigation du champ des théories psychosomatiques convoque les croyances en une psyché garante de la bonne santé somatique. Une confusion dans l’appréhension des concepts liées aux facteurs psychiques comme responsable du bon fonctionnement du corps a, selon nous, des effets dans l’après-coup pour les femmes atteintes d’un cancer du sein. L’étude est menée auprès de six femmes atteintes d’un cancer du sein portant sur l’influence des croyances et des représentations de la maladie cancéreuse du sein.… More >

Choon-Peng Chng¹, Changjin Huang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011464

Abstract Biological membranes play crucial roles in cellular functions, serving as dynamic interfaces that regulate the passage of molecules and signals between the cell and its environment. Understanding how these membranes respond to environmental stimuli is paramount in elucidating cellular adaptation and survival mechanisms. In this talk, we will present our recent studies on the structural and mechanical changes of biological membranes in response to two different environmental factors, including the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and dehydration. Through systematic molecular dynamics simulations, we have revealed a dynamic interplay between membrane components, membrane mechanics and… More >