Gaeul Kim¹, Dohoon Kim^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.88, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.078931 - 08 May 2026

Abstract Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is an operational system where manned and unmanned systems perform missions through a collaboration interface, expanding beyond defense into civilian domains. The core of MUM-T lies in the organic interaction between manned and unmanned systems. The Collaboration Interface enabling this interaction becomes a primary target for cyber attacks due to its reliance on wireless networks. Compromising the reliability of the collaboration interface goes beyond simple communication failures; it directly leads to mission failure and aircraft safety issues. Therefore, systematic threat analysis and assessment tailored to this specific domain are essential. This study… More >

Jialun Liu^1,2,3,*, Yuchang Lu⁴, Jianjun Lin³, Shebing Li³, Ruixia Gao⁵, Zhao Li⁶

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.076292 - 30 April 2026

Abstract A steady thermo-hydraulic model of the helical tube steam generator was first constructed to study the coupled heat transfer process between the primary and secondary sides based on a discrete modeling method, and obtain the heat flux density distribution along the steam generator. Then, taking the obtained coupled heat flux density distribution as the thermal boundary condition input, considering the dynamic variation of physical properties on the secondary side, a dynamic model based on the time-domain method suitable for two-phase flow instability among parallel multiple channels of the steam generator was constructed. Finally, taking the… More >

Guoxiu Tian, Yanbin Guo^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 201-208, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.072897 - 29 April 2026

Abstract The present study explored how teacher professional development (PD) activities function as a mediator between teachers’ perceptions of work value and policy orientation, their motivation, and their overall job satisfaction. The study drew on a sample of 3047 Chinese junior high school teachers from the 2018 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), of whom 74.47% were female. Results from the mediation model revealed that job satisfaction was positively associated with teacher motivation, as well as with teachers’ perceptions of value and policy orientation. The findings further revealed that teacher participation in PD activities played a More >

Marvin Zager^1,*, Gianluca Manca², Alexander Fay², Felix Gehlhoff¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.079058 - 27 April 2026

Abstract Autonomous robot teams operating in dynamic, uncertain environments require reliable mechanisms to build decentralized context models without centralized coordination. Traditional consensus methods often fail under uncertainty caused by inconsistent sensing, communication delays, or heterogeneous perception models. This paper introduces the Decentralized Belief Consensus (DBC) algorithm, a novel approach that integrates probabilistic reasoning with entropy-based certainty measures to enable adaptive and robust consensus formation in heterogeneous multi-robot systems. Each robot quantifies the uncertainty of its local observations using Shannon entropy, derives a certainty score, and fuses beliefs with neighbors through certainty-weighted averaging. This allows the team… More >

Hamed Alqahtani¹, Gulshan Kumar^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.077367 - 09 April 2026

Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming integral components of modern cybersecurity ecosystems, simultaneously strengthening defensive capabilities while giving rise to a new class of Artificial Intelligence–Generated Content (AIGC)-driven threats. This PRISMA-guided systematic review synthesises 167 peer-reviewed studies published between 2022 and 2025 and proposes a unified threat–defence–evaluation taxonomy as a central analytical framework to consolidate a previously fragmented body of research. Guided by this taxonomy, the review first examines AIGC-enabled threats, including automated and highly personalised phishing, polymorphic malware and exploit generation, jailbreak and adversarial prompting, prompt-injection attack vectors, multimodal deception, persona-steering attacks, and large-scale… More >

Shuwen Sun^1,2,3,4,#, Jingcheng Zhang^1,2,3,#, Zongtai Zheng^5,#, Yajuan Hao^1,3, Tianyuan Xu^1,2,3, Ji Liu^1,3, Liang Sun², Aimin Wang², Yadong Guo^1,3, Shiyu Mao^1,3, Xu Zhang⁶, Yunfei Xu^1,3,*, Yifan Chen^1,2,3,*, Yang Yan^1,2,3,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2025.072373 - 23 March 2026

Abstract Objectives: Bladder cancer (BCa) progression is closely linked to the immune microenvironment. However, the key molecules that regulate this microenvironment and their specific mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aims to identify a key molecule and elucidate its mechanisms, providing a theoretical basis for identifying novel therapeutic targets. Methods: Immune microenvironment-related genes in BCa were identified using The Cancer Genome Atlas and Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital datasets. Proteasome 26S subunit non-ATPase 2 (PSMD2) expression was validated via quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), Western blot (WB) analysis, and immunofluorescence (IF). In vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed the… More > Graphic Abstract

Maolei Cui^1,2,*, Zengmin Lun^1,2, Jie Zhang^1,2, Jun Niu^1,2, Pufu Xiao^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.075360 - 04 March 2026

Abstract To clarify fluid flow mechanisms and establish effective development conditions in continental shale oil reservoirs, a high-temperature, high-pressure steady-state flow system integrated with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology has been developed. The apparatus combines sample evacuation, rapid pressurization and saturation, and controlled displacement, enabling systematic investigation of single-phase shale oil flow under representative reservoir conditions. Related experiments allow proper quantification of the activation thresholds and relative contributions of different pore types to flow. A movable fluid index (MFI), defined using dual T₂ cutoff values, is introduced accordingly and linked to key flow parameters. The results reveal… More > Graphic Abstract

Abdo Hasan AL-Qadri^1,*, Mohammed Ateik Al-Khadher², Nadia Saraa³, Ahmed Abdalmonem Mohmed Ahmed⁴, Pengfei Chen¹, Salaheldin Farah Bakhiet⁵, Ismael Salamah Albursan², Hazim M. Alhaqbani⁶, Abdullah Saad Almutairi⁷

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 65-77, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.069675 - 26 February 2026

Abstract Burnout is an escalating global occupational health challenge, requiring valid and reliable assessment tools. This study validates the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) for assessing burnout among Sudanese workers in the education, healthcare, and banking sectors, where burnout prevalence is high. Utilizing the 19-item CBI, translated into Arabic, the study measured burnout across three dimensions: Personal Burnout (PB), Work-related Burnout (WB), and Client-related Burnout (CB). A total of 1068 participants were surveyed, including 438 teachers (41%), 326 healthcare workers (30.5%), and 304 bank employees (28.5%). Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses confirmed the construct validity of the… More >

Shaoyu Hu¹, Bingquan Li¹, Jianfeng Ouyang¹, Yue Meng², Jian Ji³, Xiaofei Zheng^4,*, Yongheng Ye^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2026.071651 - 14 February 2026

Abstract Objectives: Dysregulated osteoclast function contributes to skeletal diseases. However, the specific ubiquitination regulators of the osteoclastogenesis repressor MafB, particularly at the post-translational level, remain undefined. This study aims to identify ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs) that deubiquitinate MafB and enhance its stability. Methods: We constructed a MafB-conjugated luciferase and overexpressed 40 individual USPs, measuring changes in luciferase activity. The identified USP was overexpressed in human CD14⁺ peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to evaluate its effect. Osteoclast differentiation was assessed through osteoclast marker Integrin alpha-V (CD51) staining and Western blot analysis. Co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) was performed to assess the interplay.… More >

Alaa Tolah^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.074997 - 10 February 2026

Abstract The rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape exposes a critical flaw in traditional educational programs where static curricula cannot adapt swiftly to novel attack vectors. This creates a significant gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical defensive capabilities needed in the field. To address this, we propose TeachSecure-CTI, a novel framework for adaptive cybersecurity curriculum generation that integrates real-time Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) with AI-driven personalization. Our framework employs a layered architecture featuring a CTI ingestion and clustering module, natural language processing for semantic concept extraction, and a reinforcement learning agent for adaptive content sequencing. By… More >