Hamed Younesi-Kordkheili^1,*, Antonio Pizzi^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0179 - 23 January 2026

Abstract The aim of this research was to synthesize a new totally bio wood adhesive entailing the use of oxidized starch (OST), urea, and oxidized lignin (OL). For this reason, non-modified (L) and oxidized lignin (OL) at different contents (20%, 30%, and 40%) were used to prepare the starch-urea-lignin (SUL) and starch-urea-oxidized lignin (SUOL) resin. Sodium persulfate (SPS) as oxidizer was employed to oxidize both starch and lignin. Urea was just used as a low cost and effective crosslinker in the resin composition. The properties of the synthesized resins and the plywood panels bonded with them… More > Graphic Abstract

Song Xu^1,2,3,4,5,*, Mengxin Lu^1,2,3,4,5, Zhonghua Yang^1,2,3,4,5, Hang Zheng^1,2,3,4,5

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.6, pp. 579-588, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.063069 - 30 December 2025

Abstract Background: Many studies have evaluated the performance of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in detecting urothelial carcinoma, while few of them compared it in detecting bladder cancer (BC) vs. upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). This study aimed to determine and compare the FISH performance in detecting BC and UTUC. Methods: Data of patients with suspected urothelial carcinoma (UC) who accepted FISH from January 2021 to April 2023 were retrieved. The sensitivity and specificity of FISH in detecting BC and UTUC were determined and compared. Results: A total of 145 BC, 62 UTUC, and 170 non-UC patients were… More >

Lei Lei¹, Chengfu Wu^2,*, Huaimin Chen²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.1, pp. 1339-1363, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067117 - 29 August 2025

Abstract This paper proposes a Multi-Agent Attention Proximal Policy Optimization (MA2PPO) algorithm aiming at the problems such as credit assignment, low collaboration efficiency and weak strategy generalization ability existing in the cooperative pursuit tasks of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Traditional algorithms often fail to effectively identify critical cooperative relationships in such tasks, leading to low capture efficiency and a significant decline in performance when the scale expands. To tackle these issues, based on the proximal policy optimization (PPO) algorithm, MA2PPO adopts the centralized training with decentralized execution (CTDE) framework and introduces a dynamic decoupling mechanism,… More >

Yash B. Shah¹, Courtney E. Capella^1,*, Rishabh K. Simhal², Maria J. D’Amico¹, Whitney Smith¹, Alana M. Murphy¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 63-70, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064711 - 20 March 2025

Abstract Introduction: With the aging population, more females will suffer from pelvic organ prolapse. Both urologists and gynecologists perform sacrocolpopexy, but there is no comparative study analyzing differences in provision of care, outcomes, or patient population. We aimed to elucidate potential differences in demographics, outcomes, and minimally invasive surgery utilization for SCP performed by urology and gynecology. Methods: In our retrospective analysis, sacrocolpopexies were identified using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database from 2006–2020. Pearson’s chi-square test was performed to test trends in the utilization of MIS in five-year blocks. Frailty… More >

Wenqi Shi^1,#, Binyameen Bin Shafqat^2,#, Muhammad Arif¹, Ayesha Fazal Nawaz³, Muhammad Amir Zia⁴, Xu Ling¹, Dingli Hong¹, Ruhong Xu^1,*, Luhua Li^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.1, pp. 229-241, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.059315 - 24 January 2025

Abstract Seed priming is an effective seed pretreatment technology that enhances germination and overall crop performance by optimizing seed hydration and metabolic processes before planting. Seed quality is a critical determinant of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) crop performance, influencing germination, plant vigor, and yield. This study evaluates the effects of seed priming with potassium salts (1% and 2% KCl and K₂SO₄) on germination, morphological traits, and Cry1Ac gene expression in three Bt cotton cultivars (IUB-2013, NIAB-878B, FH-142) as Cry1Ac enhance the pest resistance in Bt cotton and reduce the plant’s dependence on chemical insecticides. Seeds were primed for six hours, air-dried,… More >

Jeffrey G. Proctor

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 11869-11870, 2024

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Jenelle Foote¹, Sakshi Shiromani², Nieraj Jain²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 11867-11868, 2024

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Abderrahim Boutasknit^1,2,3,*, Wissal Benaffari^2,3, Mohamed Anli^2,3, Abdoussadeq Ouamnina^2,3, Amine Assouguem⁴, Rachid Lahlali^4,*, Abdelilah Meddich^2,3,5

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.12, pp. 3589-3616, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.057881 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Drought stress (DS) and overuse of chemical fertilizers cause considerable losses in the agro-physiological as well as biochemical performance of plants. In this context, considerable effort will be required to replace chemical fertilizers (NPK) with biostimulants as an important approach to enhance the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. Here, we evaluated the effect of separating and/or combining arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) with compost (C) in comparison to the use of NPK on the growth, physiological and biochemical of tomatoes under DS. The findings showed that DS significantly reduced the growth and physiological attributes of tomatoes.… More >

Weiqiang Jin^1,#, Xingwu Tian^1,#, Bohang Shi¹, Biao Zhao^1,*, Haibin Duan², Hao Wu³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3523-3553, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055125 - 12 September 2024

Abstract The UAV pursuit-evasion problem focuses on the efficient tracking and capture of evading targets using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which is pivotal in public safety applications, particularly in scenarios involving intrusion monitoring and interception. To address the challenges of data acquisition, real-world deployment, and the limited intelligence of existing algorithms in UAV pursuit-evasion tasks, we propose an innovative swarm intelligence-based UAV pursuit-evasion control framework, namely “Boids Model-based DRL Approach for Pursuit and Escape” (Boids-PE), which synergizes the strengths of swarm intelligence from bio-inspired algorithms and deep reinforcement learning (DRL). The Boids model, which simulates collective… More >

Ketut Putu Yasa^1,2,*, Nyoman Satria Sadu Bhaskara², Putu Febry Krisna Pertiwi²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 139-156, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.050348 - 16 May 2024

Abstract Objective: Patients with ductal-dependent pulmonary circulation require alternative blood flow to provide and maintain adequate oxygenation. Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt (MBTS) has been the standard for providing such a result. Currently, less invasive methods such as Arterial Duct (AD) stenting have been performed as alternatives. This study aims to compare the outcome of AD stenting and MBTS. Method: Systematic research was performed in online databases using the PRISMA protocol. The outcomes measured were 30-day mortality, complication, unplanned intervention, oxygen saturation, duration of hospital, and ICU length of stay. Any comparative study provided with full text is… More >