Muath AlShaikh^1,*, Ahmed Manea Alkhalifah², Sultan Alamri³

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.49, pp. 353-376, 2025, DOI:10.32604/csse.2025.062433 - 21 March 2025

Abstract Data security is crucial for improving the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the image content. Maintaining these security factors poses significant challenges, particularly in healthcare, business, and social media sectors, where information security and personal privacy are paramount. The cryptography concept introduces a solution to these challenges. This paper proposes an innovative hybrid image encryption algorithm capable of encrypting several types of images. The technique merges the Tiny Encryption Algorithm (TEA) and Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithms called (TEA-RSA). The performance of this algorithm is promising in terms of cost and complexity, an encryption time which is… More >

Huiyao Dong¹, Igor Kotenko^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.3, pp. 4263-4285, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062439 - 06 March 2025

Abstract The growing complexity of cyber threats requires innovative machine learning techniques, and image-based malware classification opens up new possibilities. Meanwhile, existing research has largely overlooked the impact of noise and obfuscation techniques commonly employed by malware authors to evade detection, and there is a critical gap in using noise simulation as a means of replicating real-world malware obfuscation techniques and adopting denoising framework to counteract these challenges. This study introduces an image denoising technique based on a U-Net combined with a GAN framework to address noise interference and obfuscation challenges in image-based malware analysis. The… More >

Jalil Ahmad^1,*, Muhammad Munir^2,*, Nashi Alqahtani^2,3, Tahira Alyas⁴, Muhammad Ahmad⁵, Sadia Bashir⁶, Fasiha Qurashi⁷, Abdul Ghafoor⁸, Hassan Ali–Dinar²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 281-302, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.061534 - 06 March 2025

Abstract A steady rise in the overall population is creating an overburden on crops due to their global demand. On the other hand, given the current climate change and population growth, agricultural practices established during the Green Revolution are no longer viable. Consequently, innovative practices are the prerequisite of the time struggle with the rising global food demand. The potential of nanotechnology to reduce the phytotoxic effects of these ecological restrictions has shown significant promise. Nanoparticles (NPs) typically enhance plant resilience to stressors by fortifying the physical barrier, optimizing photosynthesis, stimulating enzymatic activity for defense, elevating More >

Hariharan Ramachandran^1,*, Richard Smith², Kenny Awuson David^1,*, Tawfik Al-Hadhrami³, Parag Acharya¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.2, pp. 3619-3641, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054802 - 17 February 2025

Abstract This paper introduces the Integrated Security Embedded Resilience Architecture (ISERA) as an advanced resilience mechanism for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The ISERA framework integrates security by design principles, micro-segmentation, and Island Mode Operation (IMO) to enhance cyber resilience and ensure continuous, secure operations. The methodology deploys a Forward-Thinking Architecture Strategy (FTAS) algorithm, which utilises an industrial Intrusion Detection System (IDS) implemented with Python’s Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) library. The FTAS algorithm successfully identified and responded to cyber-attacks, ensuring minimal system disruption. ISERA has been validated through comprehensive testing scenarios… More >

Xiumei Chen^1,2, Xiaobing Lu^3,*, Yufu Ning¹, Lifeng Wang¹, Jeffrey H. Gamble⁴, Xianhe Chen⁵, Xingyong Jiang⁶, I-Hua Chen^7,*, Peijin Lin⁸

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 51-63, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057750 - 31 January 2025

Abstract Background: Resilience is crucial for medical college students to thrive in the highly stressful environment of medical education. However, the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU) in this population may negatively impact their resilience. This study investigated the influence of problematic online gaming (PG) and problematic social media use (PSMU) on the resilience of medical college students in China. Methods: A sample of 5075 first-year medical college students from four Chinese universities was studied. PG served as the independent variable, resilience as the dependent variable, fatigue as the mediator, and PSMU as the moderator. Structural… More >

Su-Ee Lau^1,2,*, Lucas Wei Tze Lim³, Mohd Fadhli Hamdan⁴, Colin Chan⁵, Noor Baity Saidi⁶, Janna Ong-Abdullah⁶, Boon Chin Tan^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 1-31, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059930 - 24 January 2025

Abstract Abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, salinity, and heavy metal contamination severely affect global agricultural productivity. Between 2005 and 2015, droughts caused losses of approximately USD 29 billion in developing countries, and from 2008 to 2018, droughts accounted for over 34% of crop and livestock yield losses, totaling about USD 37 billion. To support the growing human population, agricultural output must increase substantially, necessitating a 60%–100% rise in crop productivity to meet the escalating demand. To address environmental challenges, organic, inorganic, and microbial biostimulants are increasingly employed to enhance plant resilience through various morphological, physiological,… More >

Yanhui Xiang^1,2,#, Rui Hu^2,#, Hui Chen², Xiaojun Li^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1025-1032, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028301 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: Father absence has long been a popular issue in psychology due to its influence on adolescent well-being and development. Empirical studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects of father absence, such as disruptions in prosocial qualities like gratitude and forgiveness. However, the mediating factor between them remains unclear. Hence, this study aims to explore the mediating role of resilience in the influence of father absence on gratitude and forgiveness. Methods: 1951 participants completed the Revision of the Father Absence Questionnaire, the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, the Gratitude Questionnaire–6 and the Tendency to Forgive Scale. Harman single… More >

Ahmad M. Rayani^*

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 271-280, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.056045 - 04 December 2024

Abstract In recent years, significant focus has been placed on resilience, with ongoing studies aiming to identify strategies for reducing the negative effects of job stress and protecting nurses from negative psychosocial outcomes. Nevertheless, as far as this topic is concerned, no research has yet been conducted in the context of Saudi psychiatric nurses. The aim of this research, therefore, is to determine how Saudi Arabian psychiatric nurses’ professional quality of life and psychological resilience relate to one another. To this aim, a cross-sectional study has been performed in Saudi Arabia incorporating a population of 167… More >

Hacer Kabakoglu^1,2,*, Fatma Nuray Kuşçu Sahin²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 855-863, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055653 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Background: Disasters have effects that leave great negative marks on our lives, even after many years have passed. Individuals who experience an earthquake experience physical and psychological difficulties. The purpose of this study is to determine how psychological resilience levels affect the feeling of hopelessness and post-traumatic growth in adults who experienced the 06 February, 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake. Methods: Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form (PIF)”, “Turkish forms of Adult Resilience Measure (ARM)”, “Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS)” and “Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI)”. In order to determine whether there is a significant difference in… More >

Lu Jia, Ye Zhang^*, Sijia Yu

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 837-846, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053586 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Background: Adolescents frequently engage in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), with recent trends indicating an increase in this behavior. At the same time, Chinese adolescents have a higher incidence of NSSI than Western adolescents. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the relationship between interparental conflict and NSSI among adolescents within the context of Chinese families. Methods: The research sample comprised 755 senior high school students (46.62% male; age M = 16.82, SD = 0.94 years) who completed the Interparental Conflict Child Perception Scale (CPIC), Adolescent Self-Injury Behavior Questionnaire (ASHS), Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20), and Scale of Adolescent Resilience… More >