Arvind Mukundan^1,2, Riya Karmakar¹, Devansh Gupta³, Hsiang-Chen Wang^1,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-23, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069646 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Modern manufacturing processes have become more reliant on automation because of the accelerated transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0. Manual inspection of products on assembly lines remains inefficient, prone to errors and lacks consistency, emphasizing the need for a reliable and automated inspection system. Leveraging both object detection and image segmentation approaches, this research proposes a vision-based solution for the detection of various kinds of tools in the toolkit using deep learning (DL) models. Two Intel RealSense D455f depth cameras were arranged in a top down configuration to capture both RGB and depth images… More >

Mariette Coetzee^*, Linda Naidoo

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.5, pp. 627-634, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065791 - 24 October 2025

Abstract This study developed and tested the internal reliability of a 27-item Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) scale for higher education institutions. Participants were a probability sample of 452 (N = 452) university staff of a South African open-distance higher education institution (academics 46%, administrative staff 33%, professional and managerial staff 21%). The participants completed the Organisational Citizenship Behaviour questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis identified a four-construct measurement model for organisational citizenship behaviour: altruism, civic virtue, sportsmanship, and sense of duty and consideration. The sense of duty and consideration is the only factor not previously identified as a factor More >

Jianwei Wang^1,2, Xinzhi Yang³, Lvbiao Lin⁴, Jianbo Yu^5,*, Jie Mao^4,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.10, pp. 3023-3040, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.065380 - 26 September 2025

Abstract Objectives: Glioma, as the most lethal primary brain malignancy with poor prognosis, requires further elucidation on the functional role of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) DDX11 antisense RNA 1 (DDX11-AS1) in its pathogenesis, despite its established oncogenic functions in other cancers. Therefore, this study sought to characterize the oncogenic role and molecular mechanism of DDX11-AS1 in glioma. Methods: DDX11-AS1 expression levels were analyzed in clinical surgical glioma specimens and publicly available datasets. The functional roles of DDX11-AS1 on glioma cell proliferation and migration were investigated using in vitro knockdown and overexpression assays. In vivo tumor growth was assessed… More > Graphic Abstract

Shunying Zhao^1,2,*, Baojuan Ye^2,*, Min Rao², Yulan Guo¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.4, pp. 463-470, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.070060 - 17 August 2025

Abstract This study investigated how components of threat-related attentional biases are associated with levels of sense of control. Utilizing a using a spatial-cueing paradigm, 36 college students with a high sense of control (females = 22, M_age = 19.44, SD = 1.36) and 35 with a low sense of control (females = 15, M_age = 19.77, SD = 1.40) were assigned to task featuring different cue-target intervals (i.e., 50 and 800 ms). The student participants completed the Control Sense Scale, the GAD-7 Anxiety Scale, and the PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire. Data from employing spatial-cueing task procedure, would provide… More >

Yuhan Wang, Yimei Meng, Wanqiu Xia, Yusen Liang, Yaru Wang, Peiling Li^*, Lei Fang^*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.8, pp. 2141-2159, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.064367 - 18 July 2025

Abstract Background: Ovarian cancer (OC) is a representative malignancy of the female reproductive system, with a poor prognosis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) crucially affect tumor development. This study aimed to identify lncRNAs that potentially participated in OC. Methods: LncRNA expression in cells and tissues was quantified using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR, while fluorescence in situ hybridization determined their cellular localization. Various in vitro assays, together with a mouse xenograft model, were employed to elucidate the function of CYMP antisense RNA 1 (CYMP-AS1) in OC. The molecular mechanisms underlying CYMP-AS1 regulation were investigated through RNA pull-down and immunoprecipitation assays, immunofluorescence… More > Graphic Abstract

Wenqi Lin¹, Chaowei Zhang^2,*, Jingyu Zhang^3,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 179-186, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065798 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study explored how perceived social support (PSS) influences the sense of meaning in life (SML) among rural college students, considering positive coping styles (PCS) as a mediator and psychological resilience (PR) as a moderator. 1444 college students (females; 23.55% only child; M_age = 19.76 years, SD = 1.07; 76.66%) were recruited from Jilin province in China. The college students self-reported their perceived social support and positive coping styles, psychological resilience, and sense of meaning in life. The results indicated that higher perceived social support predicted higher college students’ sense of meaning in life. Perceived social… More >

RAHUL KUMAR SINGH^1,#, SUROJIT MANDAL^1,#, ADRIJA MOHANTA¹, RITU YADAV¹, RAJIV RANJAN KUMAR¹, RINKU KHATKAR¹, VIVEK UTTAM¹, UTTAM SHARMA¹, MANJIT KAUR RANA², MANJU JAIN³, HARDEEP SINGH TULI⁴, AKLANK JAIN^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 591-604, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.050548 - 28 February 2025

Abstract Objectives: Recently, we and others have demonstrated the involvement of Zinc Finger Antisense 1 (ZFAS1) in cancer development. However, the intricate interplay of ZFAS1 with miRNAs and mRNAs remains to be fully understood. Materials and methods: We followed PRISMA guidelines to retrieve and assess the available literature on the topic “ZFAS1/miRNA/mRNA axis” and “Cancer” from databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. We also used bioinformatic webtools for analyzing the potential miRNA targets of ZFAS1 and its role in survival of cancer patients along with their role in various biological functions and pathways. Results: Our literature search… More >

Bhanu Pratap Reddy Bhavanam, Prashanth Ragam^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.1, pp. 425-466, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.052355 - 17 December 2024

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) has orchestrated various domains in numerous applications, contributing significantly to the growth of the smart world, even in regions with low literacy rates, boosting socio-economic development. This study provides valuable insights into optimizing wireless communication, paving the way for a more connected and productive future in the mining industry. The IoT revolution is advancing across industries, but harsh geometric environments, including open-pit mines, pose unique challenges for reliable communication. The advent of IoT in the mining industry has significantly improved communication for critical operations through the use of Radio Frequency… More >

Haotang Tan¹, Song Sun^2,*, Tian Cheng³, Xiyuan Shu²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 661-678, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.052208 - 18 July 2024

Abstract Cloud detection from satellite and drone imagery is crucial for applications such as weather forecasting and environmental monitoring. Addressing the limitations of conventional convolutional neural networks, we propose an innovative transformer-based method. This method leverages transformers, which are adept at processing data sequences, to enhance cloud detection accuracy. Additionally, we introduce a Cyclic Refinement Architecture that improves the resolution and quality of feature extraction, thereby aiding in the retention of critical details often lost during cloud detection. Our extensive experimental validation shows that our approach significantly outperforms established models, excelling in high-resolution feature extraction and More >

BEHROOZ JOHARI^1,2,#,*, MILAD PARVINZAD LEILAN^1,#, MAHMOUD GHARBAVI³, YOUSEF MORTAZAVI¹, ALI SHARAFI², HAMED REZAEEJAM⁴

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.2, pp. 309-323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.043576 - 28 December 2023

Abstract The Myc gene is the essential oncogene in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This study investigates the synergistic effects of combining Myc decoy oligodeoxynucleotides-encapsulated niosomes-selenium hybrid nanocarriers with X-irradiation exposure on the MDA-MB-468 cell line. Decoy and scramble ODNs for Myc transcription factor were designed and synthesized based on promoter sequences of the Bcl2 gene. The nanocarriers were synthesized by loading Myc ODNs and selenium into chitosan (Chi-Se-DEC), which was then encapsulated in niosome-nanocarriers (NISM@Chi-Se-DEC). FT-IR, DLS, FESEM, and hemolysis tests were applied to confirm its characterization and physicochemical properties. Moreover, cellular uptake, cellular toxicity, apoptosis, cell More > Graphic Abstract