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Semi-Supervised Segmentation Framework for Quantitative Analysis of Material Microstructure Images

Quantitative analysis of aluminum-silicon (Al-Si) alloy microstructure is crucial for evaluating and controlling alloy performance. Conventional analysis...

Computers, Materials & Continua
REVIEW

Recent Advances in Deep-Learning Side-Channel Attacks on AES Implementations

Internet of Things (IoTs) devices are bringing about a revolutionary change our society by enabling connectivity regardless of time and location. However,...

Computers, Materials & Continua
ARTICLE

Simulation Analysis of the Extrusion Process for Complex Cross-Sectional Profiles of Ultra-High Strength Aluminum Alloy

Ultra-high-strength aluminum alloy profile is an ideal choice for aerospace structural materials due to its excellent specific strength and corrosion...

Computers, Materials & Continua
REVIEW

A State-of-the-Art Survey of Adversarial Reinforcement Learning for IoT Intrusion Detection

Adversarial Reinforcement Learning (ARL) models for intelligent devices and Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) improve system resilience against...

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
ARTICLE

Tesla-Valve-Based Wind Barriers for Energy Dissipation and Aerodynamic Load Reduction on Trains

Predicting the precise impacts of climate change on extreme winds remains challenging, yet strong storms are widely expected to occur more frequently...

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
REVIEW

Hypersonic Flow over V-Shaped Leading Edges: A Review of Shock Interactions and Aerodynamic Loads

For hypersonic air-breathing vehicles, the V-shaped leading edges (VSLEs) of supersonic combustion ramjet (scramjet) inlets experience complex shock interactions...

International Journal of Mental Health...
REVIEW

Mental Health and Well-Being of Doctoral Students: A Systematic Review

Background: Mental health concerns among doctoral students have become increasingly prominent, with consistently low levels of well-being making this...

International Journal of Mental Health...
ARTICLE

Parental Phubbing and Parenting Styles’ Effect on Adolescent Bullying Involvement Depending on Their Attachments to Significant Adults

Background: Bullying is a current social and educational problem with detrimental consequences in adolescence and later life stages. Previous research...

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
ARTICLE

Inverse Design of Composite Materials Based on Latent Space and Bayesian Optimization

Inverse design of advanced materials represents a pivotal challenge in materials science. Leveraging the latent space of Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)...

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
REVIEW

Learning from Scarcity: A Review of Deep Learning Strategies for Cold-Start Energy Time-Series Forecasting

Predicting the behavior of renewable energy systems requires models capable of generating accurate forecasts from limited historical data, a challenge...

Energy Engineering
ARTICLE

An Electricity-Carbon Synergy-Driven Optimization Method for Low-Carbon Operation of Multi-Energy Parks

In the pursuit of carbon peaking and neutrality goals, multi-energy parks, as major energy consumers and carbon emitters, urgently require low-carbon...

Energy Engineering
ARTICLE

Performance Evaluation of the Hybrid Heat Pump to Decarbonize the Buildings Sector: Energetic, Environmental and Economic Characterization

Decarbonising the building sector, particularly residential heating, represents a critical challenge for achieving carbon-neutral energy systems. Efficient...

BIOCELL
REVIEW

Role of NETosis in the Pathogenesis of Respiratory Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and Emerging Insights

Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation or NETosis is a specialized innate immune process in which neutrophils release chromatin fibers decorated...

BIOCELL
REVIEW

The Yin–Yang of Stress and Senescence: Integrated Stress Response and SASP Crosstalk in Stem Cell Fate, Regeneration, and Disease

Stem cell fate decisions are increasingly understood through the dynamic interplay of two fundamental stress-adaptive programs: the integrated stress...

Oncology Research
REVIEW

The Frontier of Melanoma Treatment: Defeating Immunotherapy Resistance—A Systematic Review

Objectives: Immunotherapy based on immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has become a key treatment for melanoma. However, the increasing number of cases of...

Oncology Research
ARTICLE

An In Vitro Investigation of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Mediated Photodynamic Therapy in Bone Sarcoma

Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may eradicate residual malignant cells following sarcoma resection, through reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediated...

BIOCELL
Special Issue

Epigenetic and ncRNA Biomarkers in Cancer: Diagnostic and Prognostic Value

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its onset and progression are closely linked to dysregulated epigenetic...

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
Special Issue

Fluid and Thermal Dynamics in the Development of Unconventional Resources III

Further advancements in the exploitation of unconventional resources, such as tight gas, shale gas, shale oil, coalbed methane, and natural gas hydrate,...

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
Special Issue

Machine Learning and Deep Learning-Based Pattern Recognition

In today’s digital era, patterns are omnipresent, shaping many aspects of our lives. These patterns can be physically observed or computationally identified...

Revue Internationale de Géomatique
Special Issue

Advancements in Geospatial Methods and Technologies for Sustainable Built Environment and Engineering

This theme captures the essence of advanced technologies (AI, machine learning, big data), modern applications (climate change, smart cities, health research),...

Oncology Research
Special Issue

Transcriptome Analysis in Tumor Microenvironment and Tumor Heterogeneity

The tumor microenvironment encompasses not only the tumor cells themselves, but also the surrounding fibroblasts, immunological and inflammatory cells,...

BIOCELL
Special Issue

The Role of γδ T Cells and iNKT Cells in Cancer: Unraveling Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

This special issue seeks original research and review articles on the roles of γδ T cells and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells in malignancies....

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
Special Issue

Cutting-Edge Security and Privacy Solutions for Next-Generation Intelligent Mobile Internet Technologies and Applications

The mobile internet has revolutionized our daily lives, providing continuous connectivity, communication, and access to a wide range of services and applications...

Computers, Materials & Continua
Special Issue

Machine Vision Detection and Intelligent Recognition

Machine vision detection and intelligent recognition are important research areas in computer vision with wide-ranging applications in manufacturing,...

Computers, Materials & Continua
ARTICLE

Semi-Supervised Segmentation Framework for Quantitative Analysis of Material Microstructure Images

Quantitative analysis of aluminum-silicon (Al-Si) alloy microstructure is crucial for evaluating and controlling alloy performance. Conventional analysis...

Computers, Materials & Continua
REVIEW

Recent Advances in Deep-Learning Side-Channel Attacks on AES Implementations

Internet of Things (IoTs) devices are bringing about a revolutionary change our society by enabling connectivity regardless of time and location. However,...

Computers, Materials & Continua
ARTICLE

Simulation Analysis of the Extrusion Process for Complex Cross-Sectional Profiles of Ultra-High Strength Aluminum Alloy

Ultra-high-strength aluminum alloy profile is an ideal choice for aerospace structural materials due to its excellent specific strength and corrosion...

Computers, Materials & Continua
REVIEW

A State-of-the-Art Survey of Adversarial Reinforcement Learning for IoT Intrusion Detection

Adversarial Reinforcement Learning (ARL) models for intelligent devices and Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) improve system resilience against...

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
ARTICLE

Tesla-Valve-Based Wind Barriers for Energy Dissipation and Aerodynamic Load Reduction on Trains

Predicting the precise impacts of climate change on extreme winds remains challenging, yet strong storms are widely expected to occur more frequently...

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
REVIEW

Hypersonic Flow over V-Shaped Leading Edges: A Review of Shock Interactions and Aerodynamic Loads

For hypersonic air-breathing vehicles, the V-shaped leading edges (VSLEs) of supersonic combustion ramjet (scramjet) inlets experience complex shock interactions...

International Journal of Mental Health...
REVIEW

Mental Health and Well-Being of Doctoral Students: A Systematic Review

Background: Mental health concerns among doctoral students have become increasingly prominent, with consistently low levels of well-being making this...

International Journal of Mental Health...
ARTICLE

Parental Phubbing and Parenting Styles’ Effect on Adolescent Bullying Involvement Depending on Their Attachments to Significant Adults

Background: Bullying is a current social and educational problem with detrimental consequences in adolescence and later life stages. Previous research...

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
ARTICLE

Inverse Design of Composite Materials Based on Latent Space and Bayesian Optimization

Inverse design of advanced materials represents a pivotal challenge in materials science. Leveraging the latent space of Variational Autoencoders (VAEs)...

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
REVIEW

Learning from Scarcity: A Review of Deep Learning Strategies for Cold-Start Energy Time-Series Forecasting

Predicting the behavior of renewable energy systems requires models capable of generating accurate forecasts from limited historical data, a challenge...

Energy Engineering
ARTICLE

An Electricity-Carbon Synergy-Driven Optimization Method for Low-Carbon Operation of Multi-Energy Parks

In the pursuit of carbon peaking and neutrality goals, multi-energy parks, as major energy consumers and carbon emitters, urgently require low-carbon...

Energy Engineering
ARTICLE

Performance Evaluation of the Hybrid Heat Pump to Decarbonize the Buildings Sector: Energetic, Environmental and Economic Characterization

Decarbonising the building sector, particularly residential heating, represents a critical challenge for achieving carbon-neutral energy systems. Efficient...

BIOCELL
REVIEW

Role of NETosis in the Pathogenesis of Respiratory Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and Emerging Insights

Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation or NETosis is a specialized innate immune process in which neutrophils release chromatin fibers decorated...

BIOCELL
REVIEW

The Yin–Yang of Stress and Senescence: Integrated Stress Response and SASP Crosstalk in Stem Cell Fate, Regeneration, and Disease

Stem cell fate decisions are increasingly understood through the dynamic interplay of two fundamental stress-adaptive programs: the integrated stress...

Oncology Research
REVIEW

The Frontier of Melanoma Treatment: Defeating Immunotherapy Resistance—A Systematic Review

Objectives: Immunotherapy based on immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has become a key treatment for melanoma. However, the increasing number of cases of...

Oncology Research
ARTICLE

An In Vitro Investigation of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Mediated Photodynamic Therapy in Bone Sarcoma

Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may eradicate residual malignant cells following sarcoma resection, through reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediated...

BIOCELL
Special Issue

Epigenetic and ncRNA Biomarkers in Cancer: Diagnostic and Prognostic Value

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its onset and progression are closely linked to dysregulated epigenetic...

Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
Special Issue

Fluid and Thermal Dynamics in the Development of Unconventional Resources III

Further advancements in the exploitation of unconventional resources, such as tight gas, shale gas, shale oil, coalbed methane, and natural gas hydrate,...

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
Special Issue

Machine Learning and Deep Learning-Based Pattern Recognition

In today’s digital era, patterns are omnipresent, shaping many aspects of our lives. These patterns can be physically observed or computationally identified...

Revue Internationale de Géomatique
Special Issue

Advancements in Geospatial Methods and Technologies for Sustainable Built Environment and Engineering

This theme captures the essence of advanced technologies (AI, machine learning, big data), modern applications (climate change, smart cities, health research),...

Oncology Research
Special Issue

Transcriptome Analysis in Tumor Microenvironment and Tumor Heterogeneity

The tumor microenvironment encompasses not only the tumor cells themselves, but also the surrounding fibroblasts, immunological and inflammatory cells,...

BIOCELL
Special Issue

The Role of γδ T Cells and iNKT Cells in Cancer: Unraveling Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

This special issue seeks original research and review articles on the roles of γδ T cells and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells in malignancies....

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
Special Issue

Cutting-Edge Security and Privacy Solutions for Next-Generation Intelligent Mobile Internet Technologies and Applications

The mobile internet has revolutionized our daily lives, providing continuous connectivity, communication, and access to a wide range of services and applications...

Computers, Materials & Continua
Special Issue

Machine Vision Detection and Intelligent Recognition

Machine vision detection and intelligent recognition are important research areas in computer vision with wide-ranging applications in manufacturing,...

The Hydrogen Paradigm and Global Hydrogen Transition—Environmental Challenges and Strategic Steps towards a Sustainable Energy System

Discussions about the future of energy sources and environmental sustainability are becoming critical on a global scale. The energy sector plays a central role in the economy, as the availability and cost of energy influence the competitiveness of economies, while the level of energy consumption impacts the standard of living for individuals. This paper aims to examine environmental challenges and steps for a sustainable transition towards a hydrogen economy, focusing on its potential as an…

Energy Engineering
Article

Experimental Assessment of a Modified PTC with Aluminum Tubes on the Reflector Surface

Despite significant advancements in solar collector technology, persistent challenges remain in improving the overall efficiency of solar systems. This paper investigates the use of mini-channel aluminum tubes mounted on the reflective surface as preliminary heating stages to enhance the overall system thermal performance. Experimental assessments were conducted with flow rates ranging from 0.1 to 0.8 LPM and tilt angles of 180° South and 225° Southwest in Al-Kut, Iraq, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Fluid…

Energy Engineering
Article

Environmental Sustainability through Waste-to-Wealth Automotive Oil Usage in a Thermal Storage System Integrated with Circulating-Air Solar Air Heater

The utilisation of waste in green sustainable technology can provide a clean environment and support energy demand. This work aims to design and analyse the performance of a developed indirect flat-plate Solar Air Heater (SAH) integrated with an internal thermal storage unit using Waste Automotive Oil (WAO). The SAH was designed based on the circulation of confined air around the internal thermal storage unit due to the updraft effects of hot air. Two SAHs were…

Energy Engineering
Article

Optimal Control-Based Small Signal Stability Analysis of Power System Incorporating Flexible AC Transmission System and Electric Vehicle Load

The increasing integration of electric vehicle (EV) loads into power systems necessitates understanding their impact on stability. Small-magnitude perturbations, if persistent, can cause low-frequency oscillations, leading to synchronism loss and mechanical stress. This work analyzes the effect of voltage-dependent EV loads on this small-signal stability. The study models an EV load within a Single-Machine Infinite Bus (SMIB) system. It specifically evaluates the influence of EV charging through the DC link capacitor of a Unified Power…

Energy Engineering
Article

A Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Model for Accurate Prediction of Gas Emissions in Power Plant Turbines

Thermal power plants are the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The prediction of the emission supports the decision makers and environmental sustainability. The objective of this study is to enhance the accuracy of emission prediction models, supporting more effective real-time monitoring and enabling informed operational decisions that align with environmental compliance efforts. This paper presents a data-driven approach for the accurate prediction of gas emissions, specifically nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO), in…

Energy Engineering
Article

Sensorless Speed Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Using an Advanced Fictitious Flux Estimation Including Cross Coupling Effect

Synchronous reluctance motors (SynRM) are widely employed in industrial applications due to their high robustness, low cost, and absence of permanent magnets. In recent years, significant research efforts have focused on improving the controllability and efficiency of SynRM. Accurate rotor position information is essential for the controller to generate appropriate current and voltage references corresponding to the desired speed and load torque. Shaft-mounted position sensors are generally undesirable because of their high cost, sensitivity to…

Energy Engineering
Review

Resilient Photovoltaics: Global Optimization and Advanced Control under Complex Operating Conditions: A Critical Review

Utility-scale PV plants increasingly operate under partial shading, soiling, temperature swings, and rapid irradiance ramps that depress yield and challenge stability on weak grids. This critical review addresses those conditions by (i) unifying a stressor-to-method taxonomy that links field stressors to global intelligent MPPT (metaheuristics and learning-based trackers) and to advanced inverter controls (adaptive/MPC and grid-forming), (ii) standardizing metrics and reporting aligned with IEC 61724-1 and IEEE 1547/1547.1 to enable fair, reproducible comparisons, and (iii)…

Energy Engineering
Article

Multi-Dimensional Collaborative Optimization Strategy for Control Parameters of Thermal-Energy Storage Integrated Systems Considering Frequency Regulation Losses

With the increasing penetration of renewable energy, the coordination of energy storage with thermal power for frequency regulation has become an effective means to enhance grid frequency security. Addressing the challenge of improving the frequency regulation performance of a thermal-storage primary frequency regulation system while reducing its associated losses, this paper proposes a multi-dimensional cooperative optimization strategy for the control parameters of a combined thermal-storage system, considering regulation losses. First, the frequency regulation losses of…

Energy Engineering
Review

Photoreforming of Organic Waste into Hydrogen: Catalyst Design, Feedstock Valorization, and Future Perspectives

Photoreforming is an emerging photocatalytic process that converts organic waste into hydrogen H₂ using solar energy, offering a dual solution for waste valorization and sustainable fuel production. This review comprehensively examines the fundamental mechanisms of photoreforming, emphasizing the critical role of photocatalyst design in optimizing hydrogen evolution. Key criteria for effective photocatalysts including suitable band edge positions, broad spectrum solar absorption, and photostability are systematically analyzed alongside advances in heterojunction engineering and defect modulation. The review

Energy Engineering
Article

Multi-Timescale Coordinated Optimal Dispatch of Active Distribution Networks Incorporating Thermal Storage Electric Heating Clusters

Thermal storage electric heating (TSEH), as a prevalent variable load resource, offers significant potential for enhancing system flexibility when aggregated into a cluster. To address the uncertainties of renewable energy and load forecasting in active distribution networks (ADN), this paper proposes a multi-timescale coordinated optimal dispatch strategy that incorporates TSEH clusters. It utilizes the thermal storage characteristics and short-term regulation capabilities of TSEH, along with the rapid and gradual response characteristics of resources in active…

Energy Engineering
Article

Modeling Techno-Economic Boundaries for Undeveloped Reservoirs: Integrated Simulation-Regression Approach with Xinjiang Case Study

Traditional oilfields face increasing extraction challenges, primarily due to reservoir quality degradation and production decline, which are further exacerbated by volatile international crude oil prices—illustrated by Brent Crude’s trajectory from pandemic-induced negative pricing to geopolitically driven surges exceeding USD 100 per barrel. This study addresses these complexities through an integrated methodological framework applied to medium-permeability sandstone reservoirs in the Xinjiang oilfield by combining advanced numerical simulations with multivariate regression analysis. The methodology employs Latin Hypercube…

Energy Engineering
Article

DS-Kansformer: A Novel Distribution Adaptive Load Prediction Method for Air Conditioning Cooling

Air conditioning is a major energy-consuming component in buildings, and accurate air conditioning load forecasting is of great significance for maximizing energy utilization efficiency. However, the deep learning models currently used in the field of air conditioning load forecasting often suffer from issues such as distribution bias in load data and insufficient expression ability of nonlinear features in the model, which affect the accuracy of load forecasting. To address this, this paper proposes a novel…

Energy Engineering
Article

Fault Identification in Renewable Energy Transmission Lines Using Wavelet Packet Decomposition and Voltage Waveform Analysis

The integration of a high proportion of renewable energy introduces significant challenges for the adaptability of traditional fault nature identification methods. To address these challenges, this paper presents a novel fault nature identification method for renewable energy grid-connected interconnection lines, leveraging wavelet packet decomposition and voltage waveform time-frequency morphology comparison algorithms. First, the paper investigates the harmonic injection mechanism during non-full-phase operation following fault isolation in photovoltaic renewable energy systems, and examines the voltage characteristics…

Energy Engineering
Article

Centralized PV Coordination Control Strategy for Unbalanced LV Distribution Networks Based on Sensitivity Coefficient Weights

The dense integration of residential distributed photovoltaic (PV) systems into three-phase, four-wire low-voltage (LV) distribution networks results in reverse power flow and three-phase imbalance, leading to voltage violations that hinder the growth of rural distributed PV systems. Traditional voltage droop-based control methods regulate PV power output solely based on local voltage measurements at the point of PV connection. Due to a lack of global coordination and optimization, their efficiency is often subpar. This paper presents…

Energy Engineering
Article

Improved Gain Shared Knowledge Optimizer Based Reactive Power Optimization for Various Renewable Penetrated Power Grids with Static Var Generator Participation

An optimized volt-ampere reactive (VAR) control framework is proposed for transmission-level power systems to simultaneously mitigate voltage deviations and active-power losses through coordinated control of large-scale wind/solar farms with shunt static var generators (SVGs). The model explicitly represents reactive-power regulation characteristics of doubly-fed wind turbines and PV inverters under real-time meteorological conditions, and quantifies SVG high-speed compensation capability, enabling seamless transition from localized VAR management to a globally coordinated strategy. An enhanced adaptive gain-sharing knowledge…

Energy Engineering
Article

A Data-Driven Framework for Lithium-Ion Battery SOH Estimation Using VMD-GRU Hybrid Approach with Multi-Scale Feature Analysis

The accurate state of health (SOH) estimation in lithium-ion batteries represents a critical technological challenge with profound implications for electric vehicle performance and user experience. Precise SOH assessment not only enables reliable mileage prediction but also ensures operational safety. However, the complex and non-linear capacity fading process during battery cycling poses a challenge to obtaining accurate SOH. To address this issue, this study proposes an effective health factor derived from the local voltage range during…