Abhishek Kumar Patel, Ashlesha P. Kawale, Neeru Sharma, Nishant Shekhar, Subhash Banerjee^*, Arti Srivastava^*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.2, pp. 69-86, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.052695 - 09 August 2024

Abstract This study aims to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate the photocatalytic efficiency of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) wrapped ZnONPs for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under sunlight and also focuses on the effect of varying calcination temperatures on crystallite size of the synthesized ZnONPs@CMC. It focuses on developing biopolymer (CMC) wrapped ZnO nanoparticles (ZnONPs@CMC) at different calcination temperatures. ZnONPs@CMC are synthesized using zinc acetate dihydrate as a precursor under alkaline conditions, followed by adding capping agent CMC at various calcination temperatures ranging from 250°C to 650°C. The nanomaterials are characterized by UV-Vis, FTIR, and powder… More >

Refah Alotaibi¹, Hoda Rezk², Ahmed Elshahhat^3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 3073-3103, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.050606 - 08 July 2024

Abstract A new one-parameter Chris-Jerry distribution, created by mixing exponential and gamma distributions, is discussed in this article in the presence of incomplete lifetime data. We examine a novel generalized progressively hybrid censoring technique that ensures the experiment ends at a predefined period when the model of the test participants has a Chris-Jerry (CJ) distribution. When the indicated censored data is present, Bayes and likelihood estimations are used to explore the CJ parameter and reliability indices, including the hazard rate and reliability functions. We acquire the estimated asymptotic and credible confidence intervals of each unknown quantity. More >

Heba S. Mohammed¹, Mazen Nassar^2,3, Refah Alotaibi¹, Ahmed Elshahhat^4,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.137, No.3, pp. 2761-2793, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.028826 - 03 August 2023

Abstract A new extended exponential lifetime model called Harris extended-exponential (HEE) distribution for data modelling with increasing and decreasing hazard rate shapes has been considered. In the reliability context, researchers prefer to use censoring plans to collect data in order to achieve a compromise between total test time and/or test sample size. So, this study considers both maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimates of the Harris extended-exponential distribution parameters and some of its reliability indices using a progressive Type-II censoring strategy. Under the premise of independent gamma priors, the Bayesian estimation is created using the squared-error and… More >

B. Jegajothi^1,*, Sundaram Arumugam², Neeraj Kumar Shukla³, I. Kathir⁴, P. Yamunaa⁵, Monia Digra⁶

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.2, pp. 2417-2437, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.038074 - 28 July 2023

Abstract Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro are becoming increasingly popular due to the fewer negative impacts they have on the environment. Because, Since the production of renewable energy sources is still in the process of being created, photovoltaic (PV) systems are commonly utilized for installation situations that are acceptable, clean, and simple. This study presents an adaptive artificial intelligence approach that can be used for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in solar systems with the help of an embedded controller. The adaptive method incorporates both the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and the Artificial… More >

Mohammed S. Alshehri¹, Sultan Almakdi^1,*, Mimonah Al Qathrady², Jawad Ahmad³

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 2401-2414, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.036152 - 09 February 2023

Abstract Chaos-based cryptosystems are considered a secure mode of communication due to their reliability. Chaotic maps are associated with the other domains to construct robust encryption algorithms. There exist numerous encryption schemes in the literature based on chaotic maps. This work aims to propose an attack on a recently proposed hyper-chaotic map-based cryptosystem. The core notion of the original algorithm was based on permutation and diffusion. A bit-level permutation approach was used to do the permutation row-and column-wise. The diffusion was executed in the forward and backward directions. The statistical strength of the cryptosystem has been… More >

Mukhsar^1,*, Ansari Saleh Ahmar², M. A. El Safty³, Hamed El-Khawaga^4,5, M. El Sayed⁶

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.34, No.2, pp. 1175-1186, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.025214 - 03 May 2022

Abstract Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a tropical disease that always attacks densely populated urban communities. Some factors, such as environment, climate and mobility, have contributed to the spread of the disease. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is an agent of dengue virus in humans, and by inhibiting its life cycle it can reduce the spread of the dengue disease. Therefore, it is necessary to involve the dynamics of mosquito's life cycle in a model in order to obtain a reliable risk map for intervention. The aim of this study is to develop a stochastic convolution susceptible, infective,… More >

Reza Samanipour¹, Aida Pourmostafa², Adel Marzban², Sara Tabatabaee³, Hasan Bahraminasab², Amir Ali Hamidieh⁴, Amirhossein Tavakoli^4,*

Molecular & Cellular Biomechanics, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 97-104, 2022, DOI:10.32604/mcb.2022.019080 - 25 March 2022

Abstract Based on the remarkable demand for facial reconstitute or reshape fillers due to the dermal defects arising from specific diseases, trauma, or aging, several natural or synthetic materials have been investigated. Among the evaluated materials, decellularized dermis is one of the most biocompatible choices for the aim of skin tissue regenerative approaches. On the other hand, Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), a synthetic polysaccharide, with the desirable degradability, biomechanical stability, and nontoxicity seems to be an acceptable reinforcement agent for decellularized dermis. Thus, in this research, an injectable soft tissue filler contained of human-derived decellularized collagen and More >

P. V. Rajesh¹, Kanak Kalita^2,*, Xiao-Zhi Gao³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.2, pp. 2415-2433, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.018247 - 27 September 2021

Abstract Bone grafting is a surgical restructuring procedure of replacing broken bones and reconstructing missing bone pieces so that complex bone fractures can be repaired to avoid any serious health risk as well as permanent bone disfiguration. Normally, human bones tend to regenerate and heal completely from fracture. But it needs a small scaffold to provide the necessary space to grow. Bone implants allow a broken bone to grow seamlessly. Traditionally, non-corrosive metal alloys are used for fixing broken bones. A metal plate is fastened between two ends of broken bones to join them. However, issues… More >

BARKAT ALI KHAN¹, FAZAL KARIM¹, MUHAMMAD KHALID KHAN^1,*, FAHEEM HAIDER¹, SADIQULLAH KHAN²

BIOCELL, Vol.45, No.5, pp. 1273-1285, 2021, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2021.015323 - 12 July 2021

Abstract The fourth most predominant overwhelming type of trauma is burn injuries worldwide. Ideal wound healing dressings help in the wound healing process in a lower time with less pain. Commonly used dry wound dressing, like absorbent gauze or absorbent cotton, possess limited therapeutic effects and require repeated use, which further exaggerates patients’ suffering. In contrast, hydrogels films present a promising alternative to improve healing by guaranteeing a moisture balance at the wound site. The aim of the current study was to synthesize Tamarix aphylla (T. aphylla) extract-loaded hydrogel film with Na-CMC and pectin and to study their… More >

Gamal M. Ibrahim¹, Amal S. Hassan², Ehab M. Almetwally^3,*, Hisham M. Almongy⁴

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.29, No.2, pp. 353-371, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.017586 - 16 June 2021

Abstract We introduce a new two-parameter lifetime model, referred to alpha power transformed inverted Topp-Leone, derived by combining the alpha power transformation-G family with the inverted Topp-Leone distribution. Structural properties of the proposed distribution are implemented like; quantile function, residual and reversed residual life, Rényi entropy measure, moments and incomplete moments. The maximum likelihood, weighted least squares, maximum product of spacing, and Bayesian methods of estimation are considered. A simulation study is worked out to evaluate the restricted sample properties of the proposed distribution. Numerical results showed that the Bayesian estimates give more accurate results than… More >