Yusuf Olanrewaju Busari^1,2,*, Issah Sadiq Ibrahim¹, Kabir S. Ajao¹, Norliana Mohd Abbas², James Obafemi Adegbola¹, Hassan Kobe Ibrahim³, Abdallah Reghioua⁴, Yusuf Lanre Shuaib-Babata¹, Rachael Oluwatoyosi Idowu¹

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.3, pp. 117-129, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.055895 - 30 September 2024

Abstract The research paper focuses on manufacturing composite materials from waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) reinforced with soda-lime glass to provide a lightweight, less brittle, and high rust resistance when exposed to hazardous environment. In developing nations such as Nigeria, there is a significant surge in the volume of bottled water and other packaging materials used in households, leading to a rapid accumulation of biodegradable waste, that presents concerns such as the creation of landfills and health issues. PET are thermoplastic polymer that can be melted and shaped into various objects. This study involves the incorporation of… More >

Abdullah Alabdulatif¹, Navod Neranjan Thilakarathne^2,*, Zaharaddeen Karami Lawal^3,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3917-3943, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054150 - 12 September 2024

Abstract The advent of Industry 5.0 marks a transformative era where Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) seamlessly integrate physical processes with advanced digital technologies. However, as industries become increasingly interconnected and reliant on smart digital technologies, the intersection of physical and cyber domains introduces novel security considerations, endangering the entire industrial ecosystem. The transition towards a more cooperative setting, including humans and machines in Industry 5.0, together with the growing intricacy and interconnection of CPSs, presents distinct and diverse security and privacy challenges. In this regard, this study provides a comprehensive review of security and privacy concerns pertaining… More >

Sagar Kavaiya¹, Hiren Mewada^2,*, Sagarkumar Patel³, Dharmendra Chauhan³, Faris A. Almalki⁴, Hana Mohammed Mujlid⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3685-3711, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053587 - 12 September 2024

Abstract The mobility and connective capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming more and more important in defense, commercial, and research domains. However, their open communication makes UAVs susceptible to undesirable passive attacks such as eavesdropping or jamming. Recently, the inefficiency of traditional cryptography-based techniques has led to the addition of Physical Layer Security (PLS). This study focuses on the advanced PLS method for passive eavesdropping in UAV-aided vehicular environments, proposing a solution to complement the conventional cryptography approach. Initially, we present a performance analysis of first-order secrecy metrics in 6G-enabled UAV systems, namely hybrid… More >

Farhan Amin, Gyu Sang Choi^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3507-3521, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053183 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Mobile networks possess significant information and thus are considered a gold mine for the researcher’s community. The call detail records (CDR) of a mobile network are used to identify the network’s efficacy and the mobile user’s behavior. It is evident from the recent literature that cyber-physical systems (CPS) were used in the analytics and modeling of telecom data. In addition, CPS is used to provide valuable services in smart cities. In general, a typical telecom company has millions of subscribers and thus generates massive amounts of data. From this aspect, data storage, analysis, and processing… More >

Zhihui Cheng¹, Ailikute Aikeremu¹, Yanping Gao^1,*, Zhihao Zhang¹, Anthony G. Delli Paoli², Paolo Marcello Cunha³, Alyx Taylor⁴, Fabian Herold⁵, Liye Zou¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 651-662, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055351 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Given the heightened risk of developmental challenges associated with preterm birth, it is crucial to explore interventions that may ameliorate potential adverse outcomes. This study aimed to examine whether meeting the 24-h movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines, which include recommendations on physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and sleep (SL), is related to indicators of cognitive difficulties, internalizing problems (e.g., depression and anxiety), and externalizing problems (e.g., difficulties in making friends and arguing) in a sample of preterm youth (children and adolescents born preterm). Method: In this cross-sectional study, data from 3410 preterm youth (aged… More >

Saffari Mohsen^1,2,#, Yi-Ching Lin^3,#, Po-Ching Huang⁴, Yu-Ting Huang⁵, Ru-Yi Huang^6,7, Chi Hsien Huang^8,9,*, Jung-Sheng Chen¹⁰, Wai Chuen Poon¹¹, Mark D. Griffiths¹², Chung-Ying Lin^5,13,14,15,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 633-641, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053432 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Physical inactivity is a major public health problem worldwide that results in physical and mental health problems. One major issue for physical inactivity is weight stigma (WS), especially perceived WS, which could lead to a tendency to avoid physical activity (PA). To better understand the association between perceived WS and PA, knowledge of the likely mediators in this association such as weight bias internalization (WBI) and psychological distress were investigated in the present study. Methods: Using a two-wave longitudinal study and convenient sampling, 388 Taiwanese participants (55% females; mean age = 29.7 years [SD… More >

Wenjuan Zhang¹, Menglin Xu², Yujuan Feng³, Zhixiong Mao^4,*, Zengyin Yan⁵

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 611-622, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.052730 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Exercise procrastination is prevalent among college students, causing decline in physical fitness. It is imperative to investigate the mechanism affecting college students’ physical activity behaviors. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of procrastination on college students’ physical exercise behavior, and the chain mediation effects of exercise commitment and action control (AC), to provide a theoretical basis for interventions targeting physical exercise behavior among college students. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted using convenience sampling. The General Procrastination Scale, Exercise Commitment Scale, Action Control Scale, and Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 questionnaires were used.… More >

Mina Amazal^1,*, Soumia Mounir^1,2, Asma Souidi¹, Malika Atigui¹, Slimane Oubeddou¹, Youssef Maaloufa^1,2, Ahmed Aharoune¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.9, pp. 2059-2076, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.050613 - 23 August 2024

Abstract Nowadays, materials with a limited impact on the environment are required in the construction sector. Considering the interesting properties of natural elements such as natural fibers, it seems advantageous to use them to reinforce materials while protecting the environment and guaranteeing economic gain. Along these lines, this research was devoted to studying the effect of untreated natural fibers extracted from the Juncus maritimus plant (from Southern Morocco) on plaster. First, the effect of the percentage of added fibers on the fluidity of the plaster was evaluated by means of the Marsh’s cone method, that is,… More >

He Wang, Xingyu Tong, Huanan Yu^*, Xiao Hu, Jing Bian

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.9, pp. 2525-2542, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.050594 - 19 August 2024

Abstract Cyber-physical power system (CPPS) has significantly improved the operational efficiency of power systems. However, cross-space cascading failures may occur due to the coupling characteristics, which poses a great threat to the safety and reliability of CPPS, and there is an acute need to reduce the probability of these failures. Towards this end, this paper first proposes a cascading failure index to identify and quantify the importance of different information in the same class of communication services. On this basis, a joint improved risk-balanced service function chain routing strategy (SFC-RS) is proposed, which is modeled as More >

Yangrong Chen^1,2, June Li^3,*, Yu Xia³, Ruiwen Zhang³, Lingling Li^1,2, Xiaoyu Li^1,2, Lin Ge^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 2579-2609, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053230 - 15 August 2024

Abstract Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are interconnected via communication networks and play pivotal roles in transmitting grid-related operational data and executing control instructions. In the context of the heightened security challenges within smart grids, IEDs pose significant risks due to inherent hardware and software vulnerabilities, as well as the openness and vulnerability of communication protocols. Smart grid security, distinct from traditional internet security, mainly relies on monitoring network security events at the platform layer, lacking an effective assessment mechanism for IEDs. Hence, we incorporate considerations for both cyber-attacks and physical faults, presenting security assessment indicators and… More > Graphic Abstract