F. L. Kong^a,b, L. Zhang^c, W. J. Zhao^d, D. S. Zheng^b, T. J. Sui^b, G. L. Zhu^a, C. A. Guo^a,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.21, No.8, pp. 665-674, 2024, DOI:10.15251/CL.2024.218.665

Abstract A Ni/C-MoS₂ coating was electrospark deposited by using an electrode made of sinered Ni-C-MoS₂ composite on a CrNi3MoVA steel substrate, and its nano-mechanical properties and tribological properties were obtained by utilizing nano-indenter and friction-abrasion testing machine. The results showed that the phase constitution of the as-deposited Ni/C-MoS₂ coating mainly includes graphite, MoS₂, γ-Ni, MoO₂, NixS and MoC. Compared with the CrNi3MoVA steel and Ni/MoS2 coating, the Ni/C-MoS₂ coating exhibits better tribological properties due to the matrix strengthened by MoO₂ and MoC, and the synergistic lubrication effect of graphite and MoS₂ in the Ni/C-MoS₂ coating. More >

TINGTING LIU^#, XIANGRUI KONG^#, JIANSHE WEI^*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.12, pp. 1735-1749, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.056272 - 30 December 2024

Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. In recent times, an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) development among individuals with T2DM has become evident. However, the molecular mechanisms that underpin the interplay between T2DM and the pathogenesis of PD remain to be elucidated. Nevertheless, recent epidemiological studies have underscored several shared molecular pathways that are crucial for normal cellular function and are also associated with the progression and etiology of both T2DM and PD. This review encapsulates some of the shared pathophysiological mechanisms, including genetic risk factors, More >

Xinglong Chen, Ximin Cao^*, Qifan Huang, He Huang

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3437-3460, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.053464 - 21 October 2024

Abstract To better reduce the carbon emissions of a park-integrated energy system (PIES), optimize the comprehensive operating cost, and smooth the load curve, a source-load flexible response model based on the comprehensive evaluation index is proposed. Firstly, a source-load flexible response model is proposed under the stepped carbon trading mechanism; the organic Rankine cycle is introduced into the source-side to construct a flexible response model with traditional combined heat and power (CHP) unit and electric boiler to realize the flexible response of CHP to load; and the load-side categorizes loads into transferable, interruptible, and substitutable loads… More >

MOHAMMAD-SADEGH LOTFI, FATEMEH B. RASSOULI^*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.10, pp. 1419-1428, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.053597 - 02 October 2024

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorders worldwide. So far, PD treatments only offer little clinical relief and cannot reverse or stop the disease progression. Stem cell (SC) therapy is a rapidly evolving technology that holds significant promise for enhancing current therapeutic approaches. Adipose-derived mesenchymal SCs (AD-MSCs) have many features such as easy harvest with minimal invasive techniques, high plasticity, non-immunogenicity, and no ethical issues, which have made them suitable choices for clinical applications in regenerative research. AD-MSCs are ideal tools to treat PD, as they have the potential to differentiate into… More >

Weidong Chen^1,2,*, Yun Zhao³, Xiaorui Wu^1,2, Ziwen Cai³, Min Guo^1,2, Yuxin Lu³

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.10, pp. 3075-3093, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.051404 - 11 September 2024

Abstract The integration of photovoltaic, energy storage, direct current, and flexible load (PEDF) technologies in building power systems is an important means to address the energy crisis and promote the development of green buildings. The friendly interaction between the PEDF systems and the power grid can promote the utilization of renewable energy and enhance the stability of the power grid. For this purpose, this work introduces a framework of multiple incentive mechanisms for a PEDF park, a building energy system that implements PEDF technologies. The incentive mechanisms proposed in this paper include both economic and noneconomic… More >

Ruobing Zuo¹, Xiaohan Huang¹, Xuguo Jiao^2,3, Zhenyong Zhang^1,4,5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 3333-3349, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050544 - 15 August 2024

Abstract In the rapidly evolving urban landscape, outdoor parking lots have become an indispensable part of the city’s transportation system. The growth of parking lots has raised the likelihood of spontaneous vehicle combustion, a significant safety hazard, making smoke detection an essential preventative step. However, the complex environment of outdoor parking lots presents additional challenges for smoke detection, which necessitates the development of more advanced and reliable smoke detection technologies. This paper addresses this concern and presents a novel smoke detection technique designed for the demanding environment of outdoor parking lots. First, we develop a novel… More >

TINGTING LIU^#, DINGYOU GUO^#, JIANSHE WEI^*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.8, pp. 1155-1179, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.051518 - 02 August 2024

Abstract In China, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent central nervous system (CNS) degenerative illness affecting middle-aged and older persons. Movement disorders including resting tremor, bradykinesia, myotonia, postural instability, and gait instability are the predominant clinical symptoms. The two main types of PD are sporadic and familial, with sporadic PD being the more prevalent of the two. The environment, genetics, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, protein aggregation and misfolding, loss of trophic factors, cell death, and gut microbiota may all have a role in the etiology of PD. PD is inversely connected with other More >

Naif Al Mudawi^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.3, pp. 4945-4962, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048967 - 20 June 2024

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurological condition that progresses over time. People start to have trouble speaking, writing, walking, or performing other basic skills as dopamine-generating neurons in some brain regions are injured or die. The patient’s symptoms become more severe due to the worsening of their signs over time. In this study, we applied state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to diagnose Parkinson’s disease and identify related risk factors. The research worked on the publicly available dataset on PD, and the dataset consists of a set of significant characteristics of PD. We aim to apply… More >

Qinlu He^1,*, Fan Zhang¹, Genqing Bian¹, Weiqi Zhang¹, Zhen Li²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 2833-2850, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.046807 - 15 May 2024

Abstract Spark, a distributed computing platform, has rapidly developed in the field of big data. Its in-memory computing feature reduces disk read overhead and shortens data processing time, making it have broad application prospects in large-scale computing applications such as machine learning and image processing. However, the performance of the Spark platform still needs to be improved. When a large number of tasks are processed simultaneously, Spark’s cache replacement mechanism cannot identify high-value data partitions, resulting in memory resources not being fully utilized and affecting the performance of the Spark platform. To address the problem that… More >

TINGTING LIU^1,#, YIWEI HAO^2,#, LIFENG ZHAO^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.5, pp. 707-729, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.049130 - 06 May 2024

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease in the elderly, accounting for more than 1% of the population aged 65 years. Monogenic inheritance is relatively rare in PD, accounting for approximately 5% to 10% of PD patients, and there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that multiple genetic risk factors play a significant role in the pathogenesis of PD. Several groups have identified and reported a number of genes carrying mutations associated with affected family members. Mutated genes associated with PD are also candidates for idiopathic PD, and these genes may also carry… More >