Linhui Wang^1,2, Mohd Khair Hassan^1,*, Ghulam E Mustafa Abro^3,*, Mehrullah Soomro¹, Hifza Mustafa⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.074207 - 09 April 2026

Abstract Industrial intelligent systems increasingly require efficient, robust, and deployable optimization methods for resource-constrained hardware. The Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA) has gained traction in machine learning optimization; however, existing reviews emphasize algorithmic variants and generic benchmarks while paying limited attention to industrial requirements such as real-time operation, noise tolerance, and hardware awareness. This review advances the field by developing an industrial taxonomy that aligns SSA and its hybrids with six application clusters—fault diagnosis, production scheduling, edge-intelligent control, renewable/microgrid optimization, battery prognostics, and industrial cybersecurity—characterizing task types, data regimes, latency and safety constraints, and typical failure modes;… More >

Edja Florentin Assanvo^1,*, N’Dri N’Guessan Gervais Ziabo¹, Kohi Alfred Kouame², David Boa¹

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.073634 - 03 April 2026

Abstract This study aims to synthesise, characterise and evaluate the performance characteristics of packaging films based on biodegradable natural resources incorporated with nanoparticles. Particularly, it is focused on the valorisation of the fibers from the underexploited Lonchocarpus cyanescens plant from West Africa as raw renewable lignocellulose biomass material source for the production of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). To this end, biodegradable films were prepared from CMC derived from the fibers of the Lonchocarpus cyanescens plant, and collagen. In order to improve the properties of these films, in particular their mechanical and humidity resistance and their ability to fight microbes, silver… More >

Ruqayah A. Ulwali, Nada K. Abbas^*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.078934 - 03 April 2026

Abstract In this study, zinc sulfide nanoparticles (ZnS NPs) and zinc sulfide @ Silver sulfide core-shells (ZnS@Ag₂S NPs) were prepared using the green method with mint leaf extract as a reducing and coating agent, at varying concentrations of silver nitrate (AgNO₃) (0.005, 0.01, and 0.02 M). X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) results showed the formation of a cubic phase of ZnS NPs and a monoclinic phase of Ag₂S with increasing silver nitrate concentration. The average crystalline size of ZnS NPs was calculated to be 2.01 nm and (2.78, 2.65, and 2.13 nm) after Ag₂S formation, while the shell (Ag₂S) was… More >

Cheng Song^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.076582 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Coumarin, a significant secondary metabolite derived from the phenylpropanoid pathway, exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities and medicinal properties. Structurally, coumarins are categorized into simple and angular types based on variations in the core structure of the parent skeleton, with further classifications as furanocoumarins and pyranocoumarins depending on their carbon atom count. In nature, coumarins are predominantly found in plants within families such as Apiaceae, Asteraceae, and Thymelaeaceae. The structural diversity observed among coumarins in higher plants is largely driven by coevolutionary interactions between herbivorous insects and their host plants. With recent advancements in More >

Donghyeon Lee^#, Jiu Kim^#, Yong-Wook Jeong^#, Miso Shin, Yong Jin Jeong^*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.077885 - 28 February 2026

Abstract Silver tellurides (Ag–Te) are promising low-temperature thermoelectric materials because their transport properties can be tuned by subtle compositional variations and nanostructuring. Here, we report a stirring-assisted hydrothermal route that enables controlled synthesis of n-type and p-type Ag–Te nanostructures by adjusting the Ag:Te precursor ratio and hydrodynamic conditions. Samples with Ag:Te ratios of 2:1 (Ag2/Te1) and 1:2 (Ag1/Te2) were synthesized at 120°C for 12 h, varying the stirring speed from 0 to 2000 rpm. X-ray diffraction confirms Ag₂Te as the dominant phase for Ag2/Te1 across all conditions, while Te-rich Ag1/Te2 forms a composite mainly consisting of Te More >

Feifei Tong¹, Junliang Han¹, Chuansheng Tang^2,*, Jie Yang³, Shibo Luo³, Xinmeng Wu⁴

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.076718 - 28 February 2026

Abstract Zearalenone (ZEA) contamination in cereal-based food products represents a significant threat to global food safety and public health. As a potent non-steroidal estrogenic mycotoxin, ZEA mimics 17β-estradiol and acts as an endocrine disruptor, leading to severe reproductive toxicity and pathologies such as hepatotoxicity and immunotoxicity. Its prevalence in staple crops like maize and wheat results in substantial economic losses and necessitates adherence to stringent regulatory limits (e.g., 50 μg/kg set by EFSA) to protect consumers from chronic low-dose exposure. This work reports the development of a novel electrochemical sensor based on a bismuth sulfide nanorod–carbon… More >

Bara Barakat^1,*, Bilal Al-Absi¹, Boris Hadaschik², Christian Rehme², Samer Schakaki³, Joerg Bauer¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 105-116, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2026.071284 - 28 February 2026

Abstract Background: Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted three-dimensional (3D) surgical platforms, integrated with augmented reality, have the potential to improve intraoperative anatomical recognition and provide surgeons with an immersive, dynamic operating environment during uro-oncological procedures. This review aims to examine the current applications of AI in robotic uro-oncology, with a particular focus on its role in facilitating intraoperative navigation during complex surgeries. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed across PubMed, the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), ClinicalTrials.gov, and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies published up to July 2025.… More >

Dmytro A. Kiriziy¹, Oksana V. Dubrovna¹, Oksana G. Sokolovska-Sergiienko¹, Alina S. Holoboroda¹, Victor V. Rohach^1,2, Oleg O. Stasik^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.075371 - 30 January 2026

Abstract Water scarcity severely constrains the genetic potential of wheat yield worldwide. Proline is among the most versatile stress-related metabolites in plants, and targeting genes involved in proline synthesis and degradation represents a promising strategy for developing drought-tolerant wheat genotypes. This study evaluates the performance of the photosynthetic apparatus in transgenic wheat line with RNAi-mediated suppression of proline dehydrogenase (ProDH) and in the original (wild-type) genotype, under both drought and recovery conditions. Drought was induced at the flowering stage by lowering soil moisture to 30% field capacity for 7 days, compared with 70% field capacity in… More >

Beike Yu, Dafang Wang^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.076439 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Scalable simulation leveraging real-world data plays an essential role in advancing autonomous driving, owing to its efficiency and applicability in both training and evaluating algorithms. Consequently, there has been increasing attention on generating highly realistic and consistent driving videos, particularly those involving viewpoint changes guided by the control commands or trajectories of ego vehicles. However, current reconstruction approaches, such as Neural Radiance Fields and 3D Gaussian Splatting, frequently suffer from limited generalization and depend on substantial input data. Meanwhile, 2D generative models, though capable of producing unknown scenes, still have room for improvement in terms… More >

Dehui Li^1,#, Yiming Guo^1,#, Tao He¹, Binbin Zhang¹, Haixia Yu^2,*, Lingkun Meng^1,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.075922 - 26 January 2026

Abstract Quinary Cu₃FeInSnS₆ (CFITS) nanoplates were synthesized through a synergistic dual-cation substitution strategy using a hot-injection method, where oleylamine and 1-dodecanethiol served as coordinating ligands to guide two-dimensional growth. The nanocrystals were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and absorption spectroscopy. Structural analysis confirms that the CFITS nanoplates crystallize in a phase-pure cubic zinc-blende structure (space group F-43 m) without detectable secondary phases. Optical measurements reveal that the nanoplates exhibit broad and intense visible-light absorption with a direct bandgap of 1.51 ± 0.03 eV, suitable for photovoltaic applications. Under standard AM 1.5 G… More >