Ivan Sboev^1,*, Tatyana Lyubimova^2,3, Konstantin Rybkin³, Michael Kuchinskiy^2,3

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.6, pp. 1425-1439, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.051341

Abstract The intensification of physicochemical processes in the sonochemical reactor chamber is widely used in problems of synthesis, extraction and separation. One of the most important mechanisms at play in such processes is the acoustic cavitation due to the non-uniform distribution of acoustic pressure in the chamber. Cavitation has a strong impact on the surface degradation mechanisms. In this work, a numerical calculation of the acoustic pressure distribution inside the reactor chamber was performed using COMSOL Multiphysics. The numerical results have revealed the dependence of the structure of the acoustic pressure field on the boundary conditions More > Graphic Abstract

Yi Tu^1,*, Yuan Wu², Yu Zeng³

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 989-1014, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.045624

Abstract The formation of ice on the leading edge of aircraft engines is a serious issue, as it can have catastrophic consequences. The Swirl Anti-Icing (SAI) system, driven by ejection, circulates hot fluid within a 360° annular chamber to heat the engine inlet lip surface and prevent icing. This study employs a validated Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach to study the impact of key geometric parameters of this system on flow and heat transfer characteristics within the anti-icing chamber. Additionally, the entropy generation rate and exergy efficiency are analyzed to assess the energy utilization in the… More >

ZHIGANG XIA^1,#, MENGYAO TIAN^1,#, YUCAI CHENG¹, WENFANG YI¹, ZEFAN DU^1,2, TIANWEN LI^1,2, YUCHEN WEN¹, LINDI LI^1,2, YONG LIU^1,2,*, CHUN CHEN^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.6, pp. 1109-1118, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.049792

Abstract Background: Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy has achieved marked therapeutic success in ameliorating hematological malignancies. However, there is an extant void in the clinical guidelines concerning the most effective chemotherapy regimen prior to chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, as well as the optimal timing for CAR-T cell infusion post-chemotherapy. Materials and Methods: We employed cell-derived tumor xenograft (CDX) murine models to delineate the optimal pre-conditioning chemotherapy regimen and timing for CAR-T cell treatment. Furthermore, transcriptome sequencing was implemented to identify the therapeutic targets and elucidate the underlying mechanisms governing the treatment regimen.… More >

Koren Hyogene Kwag^1,*, Ibrahim Kak¹, Ying Li², Walid Khass¹, Alec McKechnie¹, Oksana Nulman¹, Brande Brown¹, Manoj Chhabra¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 107-121, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.045953

Abstract Objective: Accurate measurement of QT interval, the ventricular action potential from depolarization to repolarization, is important for the early detection of Long QT syndrome. The most effective QT correction (QTc) formula has yet to be determined in the pediatric population, although it has intrinsically greater extremes in heart rate (HR) and is more susceptible to errors in measurement. The authors of this study compare six different QTc methods (Bazett, Fridericia, Framingham, Hodges, Rautaharju, and a computer algorithm utilizing the Bazett formula) for consistency against variations in HR and RR interval. Methods: Descriptive Retrospective Study. We… More >

Murugan Palanikumar¹, Nasreen Kausar^2,*, Dragan Pamucar^3,4, Seifedine Kadry^5,6,7,*, Chomyong Kim⁸, Yunyoung Nam⁹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3353-3385, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.031439

Abstract In this article, multiple attribute decision-making problems are solved using the vague normal set (VNS). It is possible to generalize the vague set (VS) and q-rung fuzzy set (FS) into the q-rung vague set (VS). A log q-rung normal vague weighted averaging (log q-rung NVWA), a log q-rung normal vague weighted geometric (log q-rung NVWG), a log generalized q-rung normal vague weighted averaging (log Gq-rung NVWA), and a log generalized q-rung normal vague weighted geometric (log Gq-rung NVWG) operator are discussed in this article. A description is provided of the scoring function, accuracy function and operational laws of the log q-rung… More >

Sheng Lan¹, Fei Yang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 1-1, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09077

Abstract Non-autoclaved concrete pipe piles are gaining attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to autoclaved concrete pipe piles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in the impact resistance of a non-autoclaved concrete pipe pile with the addition of rubber. To this end, various volume fractions of rubber particles were used to replace the fine sand in the non-autoclaved pipe pile concrete (0%, 5%, 10% and 15%). Additionally, the axial impact resistance of rubber modified non-autoclaved concrete pipe pile was studied from the concrete materials and pipe pile components through quasi-static, dynamic compression… More >

Lei Zhu^1,2, Bin Liu², Xuewei Liu^2,*, Wei Deng¹, Wenjie Yao¹, Ying Fan¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 401-427, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.041444

Abstract To analyze the effects of a time-varying viscosity on the penetration length of grouting, in this study cement slurries with varying water-cement ratios have been investigated using the Bingham’s fluid flow equation and a discrete element method. A fluid-solid coupling numerical model has been introduced accordingly, and its accuracy has been validated through comparison of theoretical and numerical solutions. For different fracture forms (a single fracture, a branch fracture, and a fracture network), the influence of the time-varying viscosity on the slurry length range has been investigated, considering the change in the fracture aperture. The More >

Giuseppe Corrente^1,2,*, Carlo Vincenzo Stanzione^3,4, Vittoria Stanzione⁵

Journal of Quantum Computing, Vol.5, pp. 55-70, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jqc.2023.044786

Abstract The Hamiltonian cycle problem (HCP), which is an NP-complete problem, consists of having a graph G with nodes and m edges and finding the path that connects each node exactly once. In this paper we compare some algorithms to solve a Hamiltonian cycle problem, using different models of computations and especially the probabilistic and quantum ones. Starting from the classical probabilistic approach of random walks, we take a step to the quantum direction by involving an ad hoc designed Quantum Turing Machine (QTM), which can be a useful conceptual project tool for quantum algorithms. Introducing several More >

Qiuyue Wu^1,2,3, Zhicheng Wang², Tao Li^2,3,*, Lu Wang¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1237-1243, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.046844

Abstract This research was to investigate the intervention effect of art-making on the anxiety symptoms of college students. A sample of 400 college students took part in this research. They were assigned to the experiment group (n = 200) and the control group (n = 200) according to Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) scores. Unlike the control group, the experiment group received a standard art-making program under the supervision of trained instructors for a period of twelve sessions two times weekly which was continued for six weeks. Self-Rating Anxiety Seale (SAS) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) were More >

Xiaoqing Zeng^1,2,3,*, Song Tu^1,2,3, Ting Liu⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1229-1236, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029903

Abstract The relapse of methamphetamine (meth) is associated with decision-making dysfunction. The present study aims to investigate the impact of different emotions on the decision-making behavior of meth users. We used 2 (gender: male, female) × 3 (emotion: positive, negative, neutral) × 5 (block: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) mixed experiment design. The study involved 168 meth users who were divided into three groups: positive emotion, negative emotion and neutral emotion group, and tested by the emotional Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). The IGT performance of male users exhibited a decreasing trend from Block 1 to Block More > Graphic Abstract