Surelys Ramos-Bell¹, Edson Rayón-Díaz¹, Juan A. Herrera-González², Estefanía Martínez-Batista¹, Rita M. Velázquez-Estrada¹, Porfirio Gutiérrez–Martínez^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3145-3156, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.071543 - 29 October 2025

Abstract A significant portion of losses in the fruit and vegetable sector are caused by the necrotrophic fungus Botrytis cinerea, due to its high prevalence in over 1000 crop species. Identifying a technology capable of exclusively inhibiting its growth and development remains challenging; therefore, various treatments have been proposed to act synergistically in preventing the spread of this pathogen. The objective of this study was to evaluate an ultrasound-assisted treatment combined with chitosan to control the development of B. cinerea. In vitro analyses showed that combining temperature, ultrasound, and chitosan inhibited the fungal radial growth by 80%, reduced sporulation, More >

Giovana Pinheiro Viana da Silva¹, Edilson Costa^1,*, Paulo Henrique Rosa Melo¹, Fernanda Pacheco de Almeida Prado Bortolheiro¹, Thaise Dantas², Flávio Ferreira da Silva Binotti¹, Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira¹, Abimael Gomes da Silva¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3109-3123, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070221 - 29 October 2025

Abstract Hancornia speciosa ‘Gomes’, commonly known as mangabeira, is a fruit-bearing tree native to Brazil that plays a crucial role in sustaining its native biome, restoring degraded areas, and improving the socio-environmental conditions of these regions. The use of colored materials and bioinputs can help improve the quality of seedling production of Hancornia speciosa. This study aimed to evaluate the use of colored seedling tubes and a Chlorella vulgaris-based bioinput in developing Hancornia speciosa seedlings. The experiment was conducted at the Mato Grosso do Sul State University (UEMS), in Cassilândia, MS, using a completely randomized design in a 5 ×… More >

Sheeba Razzaq^1,*, Majid Iqbal Khan²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 5377-5398, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068539 - 23 October 2025

Abstract Multi-Object Tracking (MOT) represents a fundamental but computationally demanding task in computer vision, with particular challenges arising in occluded and densely populated environments. While contemporary tracking systems have demonstrated considerable progress, persistent limitations—notably frequent occlusion-induced identity switches and tracking inaccuracies—continue to impede reliable real-world deployment. This work introduces an advanced tracking framework that enhances association robustness through a two-stage matching paradigm combining spatial and appearance features. Proposed framework employs: (1) a Height Modulated and Scale Adaptive Spatial Intersection-over-Union (HMSIoU) metric for improved spatial correspondence estimation across variable object scales and partial occlusions; (2) a feature More >

Khawaja Tahir Mehmood^1,*, Muhammad Majid Hussain²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 5643-5670, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068404 - 23 October 2025

Abstract In the modern era of 5th generation (5G) networks, the data generated by User Equipments (UE) has increased significantly, with data file sizes varying from modest sensor logs to enormous multimedia files. In modern telecommunications networks, the need for high-end security and efficient management of these large data files is a great challenge for network designers. The proposed model provides the efficient real-time virtual data storage of UE data files (light and heavy) using an object storage system MinIO having inbuilt Software Development Kits (SDKs) that are compatible with Amazon (S3) Application Program Interface (API)… More >

Jiaqi Lu¹, Fang Wang^2,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.5, pp. 651-659, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.066088 - 24 October 2025

Abstract This study explores parenting and family adjustment profile effects on toddler socioemotional competence by the underlying mechanisms of effortful control. Participants were Chinese parent caregivers (N = 448) of 448 toddlers aged 15–36 months. They completed measures of parenting and family adjustment, toddler socioemotional competence, and effortful control. Latent profile analysis (LPA) identified three family profiles—Strict-Detached, Constrained-Collaborative, and Harmonious-Aligned. These three profiles of parenting and family adjustment directly affect toddler socioemotional competence through variations in emotional support, discipline strategies, and parent–child interactions. Effortful control mediates this relationship of parenting and family adjustment and toddler socioemotional More >

Robyn Lesch¹, Evan David Visser¹, Ntalane Sello Seroka^1,2,*, Lindiwe Khotseng^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.10, pp. 1935-1977, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0026 - 22 October 2025

Abstract The review investigates the use of biomass-derived carbon as precursors for nanomaterials, acknowledging their sustainability and eco-friendliness. It examines various types of biomasses, such as agricultural residues and food byproducts, focussing on their transformation via environmentally friendly methods such as pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonisation. Innovations in creating porous carbon nanostructures and heteroatom surface functionalisation are identified, enhancing catalytic performance. The study also explores the integration of biomass-derived carbon with nanomaterials for energy storage, catalysis, and other applications, noting the economic and environmental benefits. Despite these advantages, challenges persist in optimising synthesis methods and scaling production. More > Graphic Abstract

Kayce Blumenstock^1,2, Vandana Zaman^2,3, Camille Green³, Narendra L. Banik^1,2,3, Azizul Haque^1,2,3,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.10, pp. 1859-1871, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.068773 - 22 October 2025

Abstract Fc Receptor-Like 1 (FCRL1), a member of the FCRL family, contains two immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs) in its cytoplasmic domain and plays a critical role in B-cell biology. Its expression begins in pre-B-cells, dynamically shifts during B-cell development, and contributes to the regulation of human B-cell activation. Notably, FCRL1 is overexpressed in subsets of naive and memory B-cells, as well as in malignant B-cells, including those in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), an aggressive and often treatment-resistant hematological malignancy. Among FCRL family members, FCRL1 stands out as a promising immunotherapeutic target due to its More >

Siham Essahraui¹, Ismail Lamaakal¹, Yassine Maleh^2,*, Khalid El Makkaoui¹, Mouncef Filali Bouami¹, Ibrahim Ouahbi¹, May Almousa³, Ali Abdullah S. AlQahtani⁴, Ahmed A. Abd El-Latif^5,6

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3151-3183, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067359 - 23 September 2025

Abstract The rapid shift to online education has introduced significant challenges to maintaining academic integrity in remote assessments, as traditional proctoring methods fall short in preventing cheating. The increase in cheating during online exams highlights the need for efficient, adaptable detection models to uphold academic credibility. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of various deep learning models for cheating detection in online proctoring systems, evaluating their accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability. We benchmark several advanced architectures, including EfficientNet, MobileNetV2, ResNet variants and more, using two specialized datasets (OEP and OP) tailored for online proctoring contexts. Our findings More >

Ksenia Saerova^*, Ruslan Safin

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.9, pp. 1829-1840, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0076 - 22 September 2025

Abstract This article presents research focused on developing and scientifically substantiating a technology for producing environmentally friendly glued structures from wood treated through a two-stage process. The methodology involves preliminary thermal modification followed by high-frequency low-temperature plasma treatment. Thermal modification enhances performance characteristics such as resistance to rot, lowers hygroscopicity, and increases dimensional stability. However, it can diminish the adhesive properties of wood, complicating the bonding process. To address this challenge, the study introduces high-frequency low-temperature plasma treatment, which activates the wood surface, improving wettability and adhesion while minimizing glue consumption. Experimental results indicate that plasma More >

Shitong Ye¹, Bo Yang^2,*, Hao Quan³, Shan Liu⁴, Minyi Tang⁵, Jiawei Tian^6,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.2, pp. 2287-2306, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.066195 - 31 August 2025

Abstract Computer-aided surgical navigation technology helps and guides doctors to complete the operation smoothly, which simulates the whole surgical environment with computer technology, and then visualizes the whole operation link in three dimensions. At present, common image-guided surgical techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and X-ray imaging (X-ray) will cause radiation damage to the human body during the imaging process. To address this, we propose a novel Extended Kalman filter-based model that tracks the puncture needle-point using an ultrasound probe. To address the limitations of Kalman filtering methods based on position and velocity, our method of More >