Ninis Hadi Haryanti^1,*, Eka Suarso¹, Tetti N. Manik¹, Suryajaya¹, Nurlita Sari¹, Darminto²

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.2, pp. 203-214, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.043549

Abstract Nipa palm is one of the non-wood plants rich in lignocellulosic content. In this study, palm fronds were converted into activated carbon, and their physical, chemical, and morphological properties were characterized. The resulting activated carbon was then applied as an adsorbent of Fe metal in peat water. The carbonization process was carried out for 60 min, followed by sintering at 400°C for 5 h with a particle size of 200 mesh. KOH and H₃PO₄ were used in the chemical activation process for 24 h. KOH-activated carbon contained 6.13% of moisture, 4.55% of ash, 17.02% of volatile… More > Graphic Abstract

Mostafa Diba^*, Hossein Khosravi

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.38, No.3, pp. 315-332, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.046590

Abstract Convolutional neural networks continually evolve to enhance accuracy in addressing various problems, leading to an increase in computational cost and model size. This paper introduces a novel approach for pruning face recognition models based on convolutional neural networks. The proposed method identifies and removes inefficient filters based on the information volume in feature maps. In each layer, some feature maps lack useful information, and there exists a correlation between certain feature maps. Filters associated with these two types of feature maps impose additional computational costs on the model. By eliminating filters related to these categories… More >

Deng Qin¹, Xing Du², Tian Li^1,*, Jiye Zhang¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 2155-2173, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044460

Abstract Reducing the aerodynamic drag and noise levels of high-speed pantographs is important for promoting environmentally friendly, energy efficient and rapid advances in train technology. Using computational fluid dynamics theory and the K-FWH acoustic equation, a numerical simulation is conducted to investigate the aerodynamic characteristics of high-speed pantographs. A component optimization method is proposed as a possible solution to the problem of aerodynamic drag and noise in high-speed pantographs. The results of the study indicate that the panhead, base and insulator are the main contributors to aerodynamic drag and noise in high-speed pantographs. Therefore, a gradual… More >

Huihui Zhai¹, Dongqi Jiao², Haichao Zhou^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.1, pp. 955-975, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.043322

Abstract The wheels have a considerable influence on the aerodynamic properties and can contribute up to 25% of the total drag on modern vehicles. In this study, the effect of the wheel spoke structure on the aerodynamic performance of the isolated wheel is investigated. Subsequently, the 35° Ahmed body with an optimized spoke structure is used to analyze the flow behavior and the mechanism of drag reduction. The Fluent software is employed for this investigation, with an inlet velocity of 40 m/s. The accuracy of the numerical study is validated by comparing it with experimental results obtained… More >

Hang Guo^1,2,3, Linxian Liao^1,2,3, Zhenhao Zheng⁴, Junzeng Xu^1,2,3,*, Qi Wei^1,2,3, Peng Chen^1,2,3, Kechun Wang^1,2,3

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.12, pp. 3291-3304, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.044051

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The utilization of aquaculture wastewater as irrigation is an effective way to recycle and reuse water and nitrogen fertilizer resources because it contains numerous nutrients. However, it is still unclear that the pattern of substituting aquaculture wastewater irrigation for fertilizer supplementing is conducive to improving the soil nitrogen status, fruit yield and water-fertilizer use efficiency for tomato production. In this context, the experiment was intended to establish the appropriate irrigation regime of aquaculture wastewater in tomato production for freshwater replacement and fertilizer reduction to ensure good yields. Pot experiments were conducted with treatments as farmers

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Tian Li^1,2,*, Hao Liang¹, Zerui Xiang², Jiye Zhang¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 463-473, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.043618

Abstract A relatively high aerodynamic drag is an important factor that hinders the further acceleration of high-speed trains. Using the shear stress transport (SST) k-ω turbulence model, the effect of various vortex generator types on the aerodynamic characteristics of an ICE2 (Inter-city Electricity) train has been investigated. The results indicate that the vortex generators with wider triangle, trapezoid, and micro-ramp arranged on the surface of the tail car can significantly change the distribution of surface pressure and affect the vorticity intensity in the wake. This alteration effectively reduces the resistance of the tail car. Meanwhile, the micro-ramp More > Graphic Abstract

Tanvir Fatima Naik Bukht¹, Naif Al Mudawi², Saud S. Alotaibi³, Abdulwahab Alazeb², Mohammed Alonazi⁴, Aisha Ahmed AlArfaj⁵, Ahmad Jalal¹, Jaekwang Kim^6,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1557-1573, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.041335

Abstract Human-human interaction recognition is crucial in computer vision fields like surveillance, human-computer interaction, and social robotics. It enhances systems’ ability to interpret and respond to human behavior precisely. This research focuses on recognizing human interaction behaviors using a static image, which is challenging due to the complexity of diverse actions. The overall purpose of this study is to develop a robust and accurate system for human interaction recognition. This research presents a novel image-based human interaction recognition method using a Hidden Markov Model (HMM). The technique employs hue, saturation, and intensity (HSI) color transformation to… More >

Pham Viet Anh^1,3, Nguyen Ngoc Thuy⁴, Nguyen Long Giang², Pham Dinh Khanh⁵, Nguyen The Thuy^1,6,*

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.3, pp. 2971-2988, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.042068

Abstract Attribute reduction, also known as feature selection, for decision information systems is one of the most pivotal issues in machine learning and data mining. Approaches based on the rough set theory and some extensions were proved to be efficient for dealing with the problem of attribute reduction. Unfortunately, the intuitionistic fuzzy sets based methods have not received much interest, while these methods are well-known as a very powerful approach to noisy decision tables, i.e., data tables with the low initial classification accuracy. Therefore, this paper provides a novel incremental attribute reduction method to deal more… More >

Na Dong^1,*, Xiao Yang², Nasser Yousefi^3,4,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2565-2583, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029862

Abstract This paper proposes a modified golden jackal optimization (IGJO) algorithm to solve the OCL (which stands for optimal cooling load) problem to minimize energy consumption. In this algorithm, many tools have been developed, such as numerical visualization, local field method, competitive selection method, and iterative strategy. The IGJO algorithm is used to improve the research capabilities of the algorithm in terms of global tuning and rotation speed. In order to fully utilize the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, three famous examples of OCL problems in basic ventilation systems were studied and compared with some previously… More >

Feng Shen^1,*, Yang Zhao¹, Bingyi Li¹, Kai Wu²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.1, pp. 221-243, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.029159

Abstract The calculation of the factor of safety (FOS) is an important means of slope evaluation. This paper proposed an improved double strength reduction method (DRM) to analyze the safety of layered slopes. The physical properties of different soil layers of the slopes are different, so the single coefficient strength reduction method (SRM) is not enough to reflect the actual critical state of the slopes. Considering that the water content of the soil in the natural state is the main factor for the strength of the soil, the attenuation law of shear strength of clayey soil… More >