Ruiqi Pan¹, Wei Xiong², Liang Hao^1,*, Yan Li^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 1-1, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011651

Abstract As metal additive manufacturing (MAM) becomes more widely used in engineering, an increasing number of novel lattice structures are being developed. However, most recently developed lattice structures do not match the requirement of MAM efficiently. Based on the Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), comparing the mainstream implicit and explicit modelling methods, it is proposed to introduce a Subdivisional (Sub-D) modelling method to model lattice structures with better modelling versatility, 3D printability, and mechanical properties. To this end, a novel negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) structure is developed as an example to demonstrate the efficient and wide… More >

Yijun Gao^1,2, Yong Wang^1,*, Qing Na¹, Jiawei Zhang¹, Aixiang Wu¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.11, pp. 2443-2458, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.051385 - 28 October 2024

Abstract Filling methods in the mining industry can maximize the recovery of mineral resources and protect the underground and surface environments. In recent years, such methods have been widely used in metal mines where pipeline transportation typically plays a decisive role in the safety and stability of the entire filling system. Because the filling slurry contains a large percentage of solid coarse particles, the involved pipeline is typically eroded and often damaged during such a process. A possible solution is the so-called nesting repair technology. In the present study, nesting a 127 mm outer diameter pipeline… More >

Syed Ayaz Ali Shah^1,*, Aamir Shahzad^1,*, Musaed Alhussein², Chuan Meng Goh³, Khursheed Aurangzeb², Tong Boon Tang⁴, Muhammad Awais⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 2565-2583, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047597 - 15 May 2024

Abstract Diagnosing various diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cardiovascular conditions, and diabetic retinopathy involves segmenting retinal blood vessels. The task is particularly challenging when dealing with color fundus images due to issues like non-uniform illumination, low contrast, and variations in vessel appearance, especially in the presence of different pathologies. Furthermore, the speed of the retinal vessel segmentation system is of utmost importance. With the surge of now available big data, the speed of the algorithm becomes increasingly important, carrying almost equivalent weightage to the accuracy of the algorithm. To address these challenges, we present… More > Graphic Abstract

Zhonghao Guo^*, Xinyue Xu, Xiangxian Chen

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.2, pp. 479-509, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.043932 - 19 March 2024

Abstract In software testing, the quality of test cases is crucial, but manual generation is time-consuming. Various automatic test case generation methods exist, requiring careful selection based on program features. Current evaluation methods compare a limited set of metrics, which does not support a larger number of metrics or consider the relative importance of each metric to the final assessment. To address this, we propose an evaluation tool, the Test Case Generation Evaluator (TCGE), based on the learning to rank (L2R) algorithm. Unlike previous approaches, our method comprehensively evaluates algorithms by considering multiple metrics, resulting in… More >

Mohamed Ammar^1,*, Alireza Mousavi¹, Hamed Al-Raweshidy^2,*

Digital Engineering and Digital Twin, Vol.2, pp. 1-31, 2024, DOI:10.32604/dedt.2023.044930 - 31 January 2024

Abstract The advent of technology around the globe based on the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Cyber-Physical Systems, and digitalisation. This advancement introduced industry 4.0. It is challenging to measure how enterprises adopt the new technologies. Industry 4.0 introduced Digital Twins, given that no specific terms or definitions are given to Digital Twins still challenging to define or conceptualise the Digital Twins. Many academics and industries still use old technologies, naming it Digital Twins. This young technology is in danger of reaching the plateau despite the immense benefit to sectors. This paper proposes a… More >

Gustavo Foronda^1,2, Vanessa Ferreira Amorim de Melo^2,3,*, Claudia Regina Pinheiro de Castro Grau⁴, Ingrid Magatti Piva¹, Glaucia Maria Penha Tavares⁴, Ana Cristina Sayuri Tanaka¹, Nana Miura¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 649-656, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.027987 - 19 January 2024

Abstract Background: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD), even after surgical approaches, and especially those who undergo staged procedures in the first months of life, remain vulnerable to readmissions and complications, requiring very close monitoring and differentiated intervention strategies. Methods: Descriptive and exploratory study, of the experience report type, which presents the process of building the high-risk outpatient clinic for complex congenital heart diseases (AAR) at the Instituto do Coração (InCor). Results: Report of the path taken to structure the AAR, demonstrating the organization, interface with the multidisciplinary team, admission and discharge criteria, training, and patient profile.… More >

Karoki A. Mũgambi^*, Geoffrey O. Okeng’o

Journal of Quantum Computing, Vol.5, pp. 25-40, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jqc.2023.045654 - 12 December 2023

Abstract Quantum communication is a groundbreaking technology that is driving the future of information transmission and communication technologies to a new paradigm. It relies on quantum entanglement to facilitate the transmission of quantum states between parties. Quantum repeaters are crucial for facilitating long-distance quantum communication. These quantum devices act as intermediaries between adjacent communication channel segments within a fragmented quantum network, allowing for entanglement swapping between the channel segments. This entanglement swapping process establishes entanglement links between the endpoints of adjacent segments, gradually creating a continuous entanglement connection over the entire length of the transmission channel. More >

Mohammed S. M. Gismalla^1,2, Asrul I. Azmi^1,2, Mohd R. Salim^1,2, Farabi Iqbal^1,2, Mohammad F. L. Abdullah³, Mosab Hamdan^4,5, Muzaffar Hamzah^4,*, Abu Sahmah M. Supa’at^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 2189-2204, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.035250 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Visible light communication (VLC) has a paramount role in industrial implementations, especially for better energy efficiency, high speed-data rates, and low susceptibility to interference. However, since studies on VLC for industrial implementations are in scarcity, areas concerning illumination optimisation and communication performances demand further investigation. As such, this paper presents a new modelling of light fixture distribution for a warehouse model to provide acceptable illumination and communication performances. The proposed model was evaluated based on various semi-angles at half power (SAAHP) and different height levels for several parameters, including received power, signal to noise ratio More >

Rizwan Iqbal^1,*, Rashid Hussain², Sheeraz Arif³, Nadia Mustaqim Ansari⁴, Tayyab Ahmed Shaikh²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1575-1598, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.042432 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a new network technology that uses programming to complement the data plane with a control plane. To enable safe connection, however, numerous security challenges must be addressed. Flooding attacks have been one of the most prominent risks on the internet for decades, and they are now becoming challenging difficulties in SDN networks. To solve these challenges, we proposed a unique firewall application built on multiple levels of packet filtering to provide a flooding attack prevention system and a layer-based packet detection system. This study offers a systematic strategy for wrapping up… More >

Amy J. Kaye^1,*, Vanessa Prosper², Kathryn Moffa¹, Vanja Pejic¹, Karen Capraro¹, Georgios D. Sideridis¹, Abigail Ross^1,3, Kristine M. Dennery¹, David R. DeMaso¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.10, pp. 1103-1115, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030185 - 03 November 2023

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of Break Free from Depression (BFFD), a school-based depression awareness curriculum, in comparison to a wait list control group. A total of 13 eighth grade classrooms participated in either an intervention or control group and completed pre-, post-, and three-month follow-up surveys. Students participating in BFFD (N = 6 classrooms, 166 students) demonstrated enhanced knowledge of and more adaptive attitudes towards depression compared to the control group (N = 7 classrooms, 155 students). Participants in the BFFD intervention also demonstrated increases in their confidence in… More >