ZEYIN LAI¹, HANGYUAN ZHAO¹, HONG DENG^1,2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.11, pp. 1569-1578, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.053983 - 07 November 2024

Abstract In the development of colorectal cancer (CRC), cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play a pivotal role in establishing tumor-permissive extracellular matrix structures, angiogenesis, and modulating the immune status of the tumor microenvironment (TME), thereby influencing tumor metastasis and resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The pleiotropic effects of CAFs in the TME may be attributed to the heterogeneous origin and high plasticity of their population. Given the specificity of CAFs, they provide a variety of potential target molecules for future CRC treatment, which may play an indispensable role in CRC therapeutic strategies. This review summarizes the origin of More >

Yanhuan Lin^1,#, Jiaxin Feng^2,#, Hao Fang², Wei Huang², Kanglie Guo², Xiyan Liu², Shuqi Wang², Xiaojuan Liu^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.10, pp. 2583-2596, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.055616 - 30 October 2024

Abstract Heat shock transcription factor (HSF) are essential regulators of heat shock protein (HSP) gene expression in plants and algae, contributing to their resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the localization, structure, phylogenetic relationship, and characteristics of PtHSF genes in microalgae, especially in diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, remain largely unexplored. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the PtHSF gene family in P. tricornutum. A genome-wide analysis identified 68 PtHSF genes, which were classified into two distinct subfamilies: traditional and untraditional. Motif and structure analyses revealed evidence of multiple duplication events within the PtHSF gene family. Expression profiling revealed diurnal… More >

Mohamed Karray^1,*, Nesrine Triki^2,*, Mohamed Ksantini²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 119-138, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051562 - 18 July 2024

Abstract Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies can assist drivers or be part of automatic driving systems to support the driving process and improve the level of safety and comfort on the road. Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSRS) is one of the most important components of ADAS. Among the challenges with TSRS is being able to recognize road signs with the highest accuracy and the shortest processing time. Accordingly, this paper introduces a new real time methodology recognizing Speed Limit Signs based on a trio of developed modules. Firstly, the Speed Limit Detection (SLD) module uses… More >

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Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.8, pp. 1379-1379, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.055034 - 17 July 2024

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Xu Xu¹, Xiaoteng Wang¹, Haitian Yang¹, Zhenjun Yang², Yiqian He^1,3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.2, pp. 1831-1861, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.048199 - 20 May 2024

Abstract The multiscale method provides an effective approach for the numerical analysis of heterogeneous viscoelastic materials by reducing the degree of freedoms (DOFs). A basic framework of the Multiscale Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method (MsSBFEM) was presented in our previous works, but those works only addressed two-dimensional problems. In order to solve more realistic problems, a three-dimensional MsSBFEM is further developed in this article. In the proposed method, the octree SBFEM is used to deal with the three-dimensional calculation for numerical base functions to bridge small and large scales, the three-dimensional image-based analysis can be conveniently… More >

Md. Munirul Hasan¹, Md Mustafizur Rahman^2,*, Mohammad Saiful Islam³, Wong Hung Chan⁴, Yasser M. Alginahi⁵, Muhammad Nomani Kabir⁶, Suraya Abu Bakar¹, Devarajan Ramasamy²

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 537-556, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.047428 - 20 May 2024

Abstract A vehicle engine cooling system is of utmost importance to ensure that the engine operates in a safe temperature range. In most radiators that are used to cool an engine, water serves as a cooling fluid. The performance of a radiator in terms of heat transmission is significantly influenced by the incorporation of nanoparticles into the cooling water. Concentration and uniformity of nanoparticle distribution are the two major factors for the practical use of nanofluids. The shape and size of nanoparticles also have a great impact on the performance of heat transfer. Many researchers are… More > Graphic Abstract

Weiwu Jiang¹, Xiaowei Gao^1,2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 41-76, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.048313 - 16 April 2024

Abstract The collocation method is a widely used numerical method for science and engineering problems governed by partial differential equations. This paper provides a comprehensive review of collocation methods and their applications, focused on elasticity, heat conduction, electromagnetic field analysis, and fluid dynamics. The merits of the collocation method can be attributed to the need for element mesh, simple implementation, high computational efficiency, and ease in handling irregular domain problems since the collocation method is a type of node-based numerical method. Beginning with the fundamental principles of the collocation method, the discretization process in the continuous… More >

Sharaf Alzoubi¹, Laith Abualigah^{2,3,4,5,6,7,8,*}, Mohamed Sharaf⁹, Mohammad Sh. Daoud¹⁰, Nima Khodadadi¹¹, Heming Jia¹²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 2557-2604, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.045170 - 11 March 2024

Abstract This research paper presents a novel optimization method called the Synergistic Swarm Optimization Algorithm (SSOA). The SSOA combines the principles of swarm intelligence and synergistic cooperation to search for optimal solutions efficiently. A synergistic cooperation mechanism is employed, where particles exchange information and learn from each other to improve their search behaviors. This cooperation enhances the exploitation of promising regions in the search space while maintaining exploration capabilities. Furthermore, adaptive mechanisms, such as dynamic parameter adjustment and diversification strategies, are incorporated to balance exploration and exploitation. By leveraging the collaborative nature of swarm intelligence and More >

Ala’a R. Al-Shamasneh¹, Rabha W. Ibrahim^2,3,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.1, pp. 795-810, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.042755 - 30 January 2024

Abstract The growing prevalence of fake images on the Internet and social media makes image integrity verification a crucial research topic. One of the most popular methods for manipulating digital images is image splicing, which involves copying a specific area from one image and pasting it into another. Attempts were made to mitigate the effects of image splicing, which continues to be a significant research challenge. This study proposes a new splicing detection model, combining Sonine functions-derived convex-based features and deep features. Two stages make up the proposed method. The first step entails feature extraction, then… More >

Chein-Shan Liu¹, Jian-Hung Shen², Chung-Lun Kuo¹, Yung-Wei Chen^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1317-1335, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030618 - 29 January 2024

Abstract This study sets up two new merit functions, which are minimized for the detection of real eigenvalue and complex eigenvalue to address nonlinear eigenvalue problems. For each eigen-parameter the vector variable is solved from a nonhomogeneous linear system obtained by reducing the number of eigen-equation one less, where one of the nonzero components of the eigenvector is normalized to the unit and moves the column containing that component to the right-hand side as a nonzero input vector. 1D and 2D golden section search algorithms are employed to minimize the merit functions to locate real and… More >