Dmytro A. Kiriziy¹, Oksana V. Dubrovna¹, Oksana G. Sokolovska-Sergiienko¹, Alina S. Holoboroda¹, Victor V. Rohach^1,2, Oleg O. Stasik^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.075371 - 30 January 2026

Abstract Water scarcity severely constrains the genetic potential of wheat yield worldwide. Proline is among the most versatile stress-related metabolites in plants, and targeting genes involved in proline synthesis and degradation represents a promising strategy for developing drought-tolerant wheat genotypes. This study evaluates the performance of the photosynthetic apparatus in transgenic wheat line with RNAi-mediated suppression of proline dehydrogenase (ProDH) and in the original (wild-type) genotype, under both drought and recovery conditions. Drought was induced at the flowering stage by lowering soil moisture to 30% field capacity for 7 days, compared with 70% field capacity in… More >

Beike Yu, Dafang Wang^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.076439 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Scalable simulation leveraging real-world data plays an essential role in advancing autonomous driving, owing to its efficiency and applicability in both training and evaluating algorithms. Consequently, there has been increasing attention on generating highly realistic and consistent driving videos, particularly those involving viewpoint changes guided by the control commands or trajectories of ego vehicles. However, current reconstruction approaches, such as Neural Radiance Fields and 3D Gaussian Splatting, frequently suffer from limited generalization and depend on substantial input data. Meanwhile, 2D generative models, though capable of producing unknown scenes, still have room for improvement in terms… More >

Dehui Li^1,#, Yiming Guo^1,#, Tao He¹, Binbin Zhang¹, Haixia Yu^2,*, Lingkun Meng^1,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.075922 - 26 January 2026

Abstract Quinary Cu₃FeInSnS₆ (CFITS) nanoplates were synthesized through a synergistic dual-cation substitution strategy using a hot-injection method, where oleylamine and 1-dodecanethiol served as coordinating ligands to guide two-dimensional growth. The nanocrystals were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and absorption spectroscopy. Structural analysis confirms that the CFITS nanoplates crystallize in a phase-pure cubic zinc-blende structure (space group F-43 m) without detectable secondary phases. Optical measurements reveal that the nanoplates exhibit broad and intense visible-light absorption with a direct bandgap of 1.51 ± 0.03 eV, suitable for photovoltaic applications. Under standard AM 1.5 G… More >

Tahir Mahmood^1,*, Muhammad Waseem Ashraf^1,*, Shahzadi Tayyaba², Muhammad Munir³, Babiker M. A. Abdel-Banat³, Hassan Ali Dinar³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.072436 - 12 January 2026

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) based models have been used to predict the structural, optical, mechanical, and electrochemical properties of zinc oxide/graphene oxide nanocomposites. Machine learning (ML) models such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and hybrid, along with fuzzy logic tools, were applied to predict the different properties like wavelength at maximum intensity (444 nm), crystallite size (17.50 nm), and optical bandgap (2.85 eV). While some other properties, such as energy density, power density, and charge transfer resistance, were also predicted with the help of datasets of 1000 (80:20). In… More >

Qiang Zhang¹, Shuo Feng¹, Shanxiong Chen², Teng Wan¹, Ying Qi^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-22, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068247 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Human motion modeling is a core technology in computer animation, game development, and human-computer interaction. In particular, generating natural and coherent in-between motion using only the initial and terminal frames remains a fundamental yet unresolved challenge. Existing methods typically rely on dense keyframe inputs or complex prior structures, making it difficult to balance motion quality and plausibility under conditions such as sparse constraints, long-term dependencies, and diverse motion styles. To address this, we propose a motion generation framework based on a frequency-domain diffusion model, which aims to better model complex motion distributions and enhance generation… More >

N. Masood¹, A. M. Toufiq^2,*, S. Magam^3,4, S. M. W. Ali², M. T. Qureshi^3,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.12, pp. 1047-1053, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.2212.1047 - 08 December 2025

Abstract Self-assembled highly hierarchical novel SnS₂ microflowers having acute edge nanopetals have been fabricated using a facile template-free hydrothermal growth technique utilizing Tin (II) chloride dihydrate (SnCl₂·2H₂O) and Sodium sulfide nonahydrate (Na₂S·9H₂O) as reaction reagents. Morphological analysis exhibits the flower-type SnS₂ microarchitectures ranging from 4 to 7 μm. The vibrational mode measured at A_1g = 314 cm⁻¹ confirms the existence of hexagonal phase SnS₂ using Raman spectroscopy. The electrochemical results suggest the promise of as-synthesized SnS₂ structures as a cathodic material in lithium-sulfur batteries. More >

Wenxiang Zhang^1,2, Wenning Cui¹, Juan Huang³, Zhangen Lu¹, Kuijing Liang¹, Lingbao Wang^1,2, Shanshan Wei^1,2, Liran Shi¹, Huifen Li¹, Xiaoli Guo^1,2,*, Jianhui Ma^4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 3893-3912, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.073736 - 29 December 2025

Abstract UDP-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) play essential roles in plant secondary metabolism and stress responses, yet their composition and functions in Sorghum bicolor, a model C4 plant, remain inadequately characterized. This study identified 196 SbUGT genes distributed across all 10 chromosomes and classified them into 16 subfamilies (A–P) through phylogenetic analysis. Among these, 61.2% were intronless, and 10 conserved motifs, including the UGT-specific PSPG box, were identified. Synteny analysis using MCScanX revealed 12 segmental duplication events and conserved syntenic relationships with other Poaceae species (rice, maize, and barley). Promoter analysis uncovered 125 distinct cis-acting elements, predominantly associated with stress and… More >

Totan Kumar Ghosh¹, Md. Roushonuzzaman Rakib¹, Munna¹, S. M. Zubair AL-Meraj¹, Md. Moshiul Islam², Anika Nazran¹, Mohammad Golam Mostofa^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 3925-3943, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.073382 - 29 December 2025

Abstract The productivity of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), an economically important legume, is severely hindered by drought stress. While melatonin (Mel) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) are known to alleviate abiotic stresses, their combined effects in mitigating drought-induced oxidative stress are unknown. Here, we examined the synergistic effects of Mel and MeJA in alleviating drought-associated oxidative damage in common bean. Compared with well-watered controls, drought stress caused a significant decline in plant biomass, photosynthetic pigments, and photosystem II efficiency (F_v/F_m). Drought also significantly increased hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) accumulation, which likely contributed to membrane lipid peroxidation, as indicated by… More >

Wenjun Hu, Liquan Zhang^*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.4, pp. 1159-1179, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.072450 - 26 December 2025

Abstract Addressing the persistent challenge of shale hydration and swelling in water-based drilling fluids (WBDFs), this study developed a smart thermo-responsive shale inhibitor, Hyperbranched Polyethyleneimine-Propylene Oxide-N-isopropylacrylamide (HPN). It was synthesized by grafting hyperbranched polyethyleneimine (HPEI) with propylene oxide (PO) and N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM), creating a synergistic hydration barrier through hydrophobic association and temperature-triggered pore plugging. Structural characterization by Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) confirmed the successful formation of the HPN terpolymer, revealing a unique “cationic–nonionic” amphiphilic architecture with temperature-responsive properties. Performance evaluation demonstrated that HPN significantly outperforms conventional inhibitors, including potassium chloride (KCl),… More >

Luthfi Hakim^1,*, Yunida Syafriani Lubis², Apri Heri Iswanto¹, Harisyah Manurung¹, Jayusman², Widya Fatriasari³, Petar Antov⁴, Tomasz Rogoziński⁵, Lee Seng Hua⁶, Nur Izyan Wan Azelee⁷

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.12, pp. 2355-2373, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0078 - 23 December 2025

Abstract Activated charcoals were synthesized from sugar palm bunches (SPB) of the native tree of Arenga longipes in Indonesia. The synthesized activated charcoal (AC) was characterized, and utilized as an absorbent for heavy metals (lead/Pb and copper/Cu) through thermal activation. The synthesis of AC was accomplished through furnace activation at temperatures of 500°C, 600°C, 700°C, and 800°C. Acid chlorides were blended with the SPB-AC samples at 5% impregnation level and subsequently subjected to washing for activation, resulting in the elimination of volatile substances and ash content, which facilitates the development of a porous structure in the activated… More >