Traian-Radu Ploscă^1,*, Alexandru-Mihai Pescaru², Bianca-Valeria Rus¹, Daniel-Ioan Curiac^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-23, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069707 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Objective expertise evaluation of individuals, as a prerequisite stage for team formation, has been a long-term desideratum in large software development companies. With the rapid advancements in machine learning methods, based on reliable existing data stored in project management tools’ datasets, automating this evaluation process becomes a natural step forward. In this context, our approach focuses on quantifying software developer expertise by using metadata from the task-tracking systems. For this, we mathematically formalize two categories of expertise: technology-specific expertise, which denotes the skills required for a particular technology, and general expertise, which encapsulates overall knowledge More >

Xiaoyu Wen^1,2, Haohao Liu^1,2, Xinyu Zhang^1,2, Haoqi Wang^1,2, Yuyan Zhang^1,2, Guoyong Ye^1,2, Hongwen Xing³, Siren Liu³, Hao Li^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-27, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069492 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Aircraft assembly is characterized by stringent precedence constraints, limited resource availability, spatial restrictions, and a high degree of manual intervention. These factors lead to considerable variability in operator workloads and significantly increase the complexity of scheduling. To address this challenge, this study investigates the Aircraft Pulsating Assembly Line Scheduling Problem (APALSP) under skilled operator allocation, with the objective of minimizing assembly completion time. A mathematical model considering skilled operator allocation is developed, and a Q-Learning improved Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm (QLPSO) is proposed. In the algorithm design, a reverse scheduling strategy is adopted to effectively… More >

Ayşe Esra İşmen Gazioğlu^1,*, Halime Yıldırım Hoş², Şener Büyüköztürk³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.5, pp. 683-700, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062650 - 05 June 2025

Abstract Background: The effectiveness of life skills-based prevention programs to prevent substance addiction has been underexplored in Türkiye, likely in part due to the lack of validated measurement tools developed specifically for that purpose. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop a tool to measure life skills for middle school students. The present study aims to test the factorial structure, reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, and measurement invariance across gender and age groups of the Green Crescent Life Skills (GCLS) Scale. Methods: The study was conducted in Istanbul with two different sample groups. The… More >

Jin Yan^1,#, Liu Yang^2,#, Dongye Lyu³, Songjian Du^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 333-345, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062297 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Background: Adolescents face increasing academic and social pressures, which significantly impact their mental well-being and coping strategies. Physical activity (PA) has been recognized as crucial in promoting psychological resilience and social development. This study investigates the relationship between PA and adolescents’ coping styles, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of friendship quality and psychological resilience. By examining these associations, the study aims to provide insights into how PA contributes to adolescents’ ability to navigate challenges and develop adaptive coping mechanisms. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in Suzhou, Jiangsu… More >

Pamela Lippi, Giovan Battista Mattii, Eleonora Cataldo^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 33-64, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059997 - 24 January 2025

Abstract Biochar has emerged as a promising tool for enhancing vineyard sustainability by improving soil properties and mitigating climate change impacts. This review highlights key findings on biochar’s role in viticulture, focusing on its effects on soil fertility, water retention, and plant physiology. Field and pot studies demonstrate that biochar amendments enhance soil structure, increase cation exchange capacity (CEC), and promote water availability, leading to improved drought resistance in grapevines. However, the impacts on grape yield, physiology, and quality remain inconclusive, with some studies reporting benefits while others show neutral effects. Future research should focus on More >

Jing Geng^1,*, Huali Yang², Shengze Hu³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.39, No.5, pp. 985-986, 2024, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.059591 - 31 October 2024

Abstract This article has no abstract. More >

Nazmiye Yıldırım¹, Perihan Güner^2,*, Figen İnci³

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 223-231, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2023.045294 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Caring for cancer patients requires both technical and psychosocial nursing skills. The aim of this study was to determine the psychosocial care skill levels of nurses and affecting factors. This multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,189 nurses providing direct care to adult cancer patients in 32 hospitals in 12 geographical regions of Turkey. A questionnaire, the Psychosocial Skills Form, and the Professional Quality of Life Scale were used to collect the data. Nurses’ psychosocial skill level was in the range of 2.72 ± 0.98 and 2.47 ± 0.89 out of four points. Communication skills… More >

Xiwang Guo¹, Liangbo Zhou¹, Zhiwei Zhang^1,*, Liang Qi^2,*, Jiacun Wang³, Shujin Qin⁴, Jinrui Cao⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 4475-4496, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048123 - 12 September 2024

Abstract This work investigates a multi-product parallel disassembly line balancing problem considering multi-skilled workers. A mathematical model for the parallel disassembly line is established to achieve maximized disassembly profit and minimized workstation cycle time. Based on a product’s AND/OR graph, matrices for task-skill, worker-skill, precedence relationships, and disassembly correlations are developed. A multi-objective discrete chemical reaction optimization algorithm is designed. To enhance solution diversity, improvements are made to four reactions: decomposition, synthesis, intermolecular ineffective collision, and wall invalid collision reaction, completing the evolution of molecular individuals. The established model and improved algorithm are applied to ball More >

Yuanqing He^*, Xinyue Yu, Yu Xia, Yanhua Cao

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.6, pp. 463-474, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.051909 - 28 June 2024

Abstract Background: Teacher burnout is a serious issue in the field of education, particularly in early childhood education, where teachers face high levels of work stress and emotional labor, leading to emotional exhaustion and job burnout. However, past research has not sufficiently explored the mechanisms of social skills, empathy, and mindfulness in mitigating teacher burnout. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between preschool teachers’ social skills, empathy, and mindfulness with job burnout, in order to provide theoretical basis and practical guidance for reducing teacher burnout. Methods: This research utilized a convenience sampling approach to… More >

Mohammed Al Jaffal^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 881-890, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028982 - 06 July 2023

Abstract Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience delays in the development of social and communications skills, which can limit their opportunities in higher education and employment resulting in an overall negative impact to their quality of life. This systematic review identifies 15 studies that explored the effectiveness of Video-Based Interventions (VBIs) for those with ASD during the critical years of adolescence and young adulthood. The 15 studies described herein found this to be an effective intervention for this population for the improvement of their vocational, daily living, and academic skills. In addition, VBIs allow… More >