Rui Yao^1,2, Yuye Wang^1,2,*, Fei Yu^1,2,3,*, Hongrun Wu^1,2, Zhenya Diao^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.073861 - 12 March 2026

Abstract Path planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in complex environments presents several challenges. Traditional algorithms often struggle with the complexity of high-dimensional search spaces, leading to inefficiencies. Additionally, the non-linear nature of cost functions can cause algorithms to become trapped in local optima. Furthermore, there is often a lack of adequate consideration for real-world constraints, for example, due to the necessity for obstacle avoidance or because of the restrictions of flight safety. To address the aforementioned issues, this paper proposes a dynamic weighted spherical particle swarm optimization (DW-SPSO) algorithm. The algorithm adopts a dual Sigmoid-based More >

Jinwei Mao^1,2, Wang Luo^1,2,*, Jiangtao Xu³, Daohua Zhu³, Wei Liang³, Zhechen Huang³, Bao Feng^1,2, Shuang Yang^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.072505 - 12 March 2026

Abstract With the rapid development of power Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios such as smart factories and smart homes, numerous intelligent terminal devices and real-time interactive applications impose higher demands on computing latency and resource supply efficiency. Multi-access edge computing technology deploys cloud computing capabilities at the network edge; constructs distributed computing nodes and multi-access systems and offers infrastructure support for services with low latency and high reliability. Existing research relies on a strong assumption that the environmental state is fully observable and fails to thoroughly consider the continuous time-varying features of edge server load fluctuations,… More >

Taher Maatallah^1,*, Nagmeldeen A. M. Hassanain¹, Gaydaa Al Zohbi², Farooq Saeed¹, Muhammad Saleem¹, Nassir Hariri¹, Mohamed Elsharawy³, Tapas Kumar Mallick^1,4, Fahad Gallab Al-Amri¹

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.075763 - 28 February 2026

Abstract High-concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) systems present significant thermal management challenges due to the intense heat fluxes generated under concentrated solar irradiation, especially in arid environments. Effective heat dissipation is critical to prevent performance degradation and structural failure. This study investigates the thermal performance and design optimization of an enhanced HCPV module, integrating numerical, analytical, and experimental methods. A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model was developed to simulate ray tracing, heat transfer, and temperature-dependent electrical behaviour, with predictions validated under real-world desert conditions. Compared to a baseline commercial module operating at 106°C, the optimized design achieved a peak temperature More >

Yendoubouame Lare^1,2,*, Koffi Sagna^1,2, Amah Séna d’Almeida³

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.074506 - 28 February 2026

Abstract This study presents a numerical investigation of the transient relaxation dynamics of a near-critical CO₂ droplet immersed in a warmer supercritical environment composed of the same fluid. Three thermodynamic regimes were analysed: quasi-critical (Tr=1.01,Pr=1.01), transitional (Tr=2.01,Pr=1.01), and deep supercritical (Tr=5.01,Pr=3.01). The evolution of density, temperature, and velocity fields was examined to characterize the internal structure and stability of the interfacial transition layer. The evolution of density, temperature, and velocity fields highlights the competition between thermal diffusion, compressibility, and mass confinement in shaping the stability of the interfacial transition layer. Near the critical point, strong More >

Xiaofeng Mao^1,#, Fenni Lv^1,2,#, Shaofeng Li³, Lulu Gao^1,2, Wenjun Ma⁴, Donglai Liu¹, Binpeng Wu¹, Yanan Wu¹, Peng Wang^1,2,*, Naiwei Li^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.072636 - 28 February 2026

Abstract Catalpa bungei, a fast-growing timber tree, is threatened by the lepidopteran pest Omphisa plagialis. Previous studies in our laboratory successfully generated transgenic C. bungei lines overexpressing Cry genes (Cry1Ab, Cry2A, and Cry9-2) that exhibited resistance to O. plagialis, but their potential impact on soil bacterial communities remains unclear. In this study, we analyzed nine transgenic C. bungei lines (three independent lines for each Cry gene) to characterize their rhizosphere bacterial communities using high-throughput sequencing of the 16S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) V4–V5 regions. A total of 628 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) were shared among all transgenic and wild-type (WT) lines, forming a stable core… More >

Melita Srpak¹, Darko Pavlovic², Predrag Brlek^3,*, Nikola Kozul³

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.075211 - 27 February 2026

Abstract Discussions about the future of energy sources and environmental sustainability are becoming critical on a global scale. The energy sector plays a central role in the economy, as the availability and cost of energy influence the competitiveness of economies, while the level of energy consumption impacts the standard of living for individuals. This paper aims to examine environmental challenges and steps for a sustainable transition towards a hydrogen economy, focusing on its potential as an alternative to fossil fuels and the importance of developing the hydrogen paradigm. The research methodology is based on a combination… More >

Shaymaa Husham Abdulmalek¹, Ali Ahmed Gitan^2,*, Israa Sami Farhan², Oras Fadhil Khalaf¹, Sayf Waleed Albayati¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.074018 - 27 February 2026

Abstract The utilisation of waste in green sustainable technology can provide a clean environment and support energy demand. This work aims to design and analyse the performance of a developed indirect flat-plate Solar Air Heater (SAH) integrated with an internal thermal storage unit using Waste Automotive Oil (WAO). The SAH was designed based on the circulation of confined air around the internal thermal storage unit due to the updraft effects of hot air. Two SAHs were tested to compare the performance of WAO and water, with the results being compared to previous work that utilised phase… More >

Xiaoyin Li^1,#, Ruixiang Gao^1,2,3,4,#, Jiaxian Luo¹, Yongxing Guo⁵, Pinchao Luo^1,2,3,4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.074111 - 27 February 2026

Abstract Background: Exposure to environmental vulnerability poses significant threats to adolescent suicidal ideation, while individual resilience can mitigate these adverse effects with notable gender commonalities and differences. However, research examining how these factors co-configure at the individual level remains limited, particularly from a gender-specific perspective. Thus, the present study aims to adopt a person-centered analytic approach to identify gender-specific configurations of environmental vulnerability and individual resilience associated with suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents. Methods: Data were collected from 2616 Chinese primary and secondary school students (aged 10–17; 1223 girls). Participants completed validated scales measuring environmental vulnerability, individual… More >

Nagwan Abdel Samee¹, Ahmed Fathy^2,*, Mohamed A. Mahdy³, Maali Alabdulhafith¹, Essam H. Houssein^4,5

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.069931 - 26 February 2026

Abstract This research proposes an improved Puma optimization algorithm (IPuma) as a novel dynamic reconfiguration tool for a photovoltaic (PV) array linked in total-cross-tied (TCT). The proposed algorithm utilizes the Newton-Raphson search rule (NRSR) to boost the exploration process, especially in search spaces with more local regions, and boost the exploitation with adaptive parameters alternating with random parameters in the original Puma. The effectiveness of the introduced IPuma is confirmed through comprehensive evaluations on the CEC’20 benchmark problems. It shows superior performance compared to both established and modern metaheuristic algorithms in terms of effectively navigating the… More >

Fangyuan Zhang^1,#, Xi Wang^2,#, Xinxin Shen³, Pei Xiong³, Yan Yang^4,*, Jincheng Wang^5,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.074893 - 24 February 2026

Abstract Accumulating evidence indicates that the neuro-immune axis is central to gastric cancer pathogenesis. Dynamic, bidirectional signaling between neural circuits and immune cells promotes tumor progression, shapes an immunosuppressive microenvironment, and contributes to therapeutic resistance. We synthesize current knowledge on how autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) and sensory innervation regulate gastric cancer biology. These circuits act through neurotransmitters (catecholamines, acetylcholine) and neuropeptides (substance P [SP], calcitonin gene-related peptide [CGRP]) to foster tumor growth and angiogenesis, facilitate perineural invasion, and enable immune evasion by recruiting suppressive myeloid and lymphoid populations and by inducing checkpoint molecule expression. We also… More >