Grace Gau¹, Minerva Singh^2,3,*

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.33, pp. 427-443, 2024, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.055752 - 11 October 2024

Abstract This study examines how socio-economic characteristics predict flood risk in London, England, using machine learning algorithms. The socio-economic variables considered included race, employment, crime and poverty measures. A stacked generalization (SG) model combines random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), and XGBoost. Binary classification issues employ RF as the basis model and SVM as the meta-model. In multiclass classification problems, RF and SVM are base models while XGBoost is meta-model. The study utilizes flood risk labels for London areas and census data to train these models. This study found that SVM performs well in binary… More >

Caifeng Wen^1,2, Boxin Zhang^1,*, Yuanjun Dai³, Wenxin Wang⁴, Wanbing Xie¹, Qian Du¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.10, pp. 2961-2979, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.041677 - 11 September 2024

Abstract Power quality improvements help guide and solve the problems of inefficient energy production and unstable power output in wind power systems. The purpose of this paper is mainly to explore the influence of different energy storage batteries on various power quality indicators by adding different energy storage devices to the simulated wind power system, and to explore the correlation between system entropy generation and various indicators, so as to provide a theoretical basis for directly improving power quality by reducing loss. A steady-state experiment was performed by replacing the wind wheel with an electric motor,… More >

Fenglan Zhao^1,2,#, Shuwen Wu^1,#, Xue Meng¹, Jianping Xue^1,2, Yongbo Duan^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1705-1716, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052287 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Dōng líng căo, the dried aboveground parts of Isodon rubescens (Hemls.) Hara., is commonly consumed as a medicinal decoction or tea beverage. Natural beverages can be an important source of human dietary selenium (Se). However, how I. rubescens plants respond to exogenous Se remains unknown. In this study, a pot cultivation experiment was employed to investigate the phenotypic and physiological responses of I. rubescens plants exposed to Se. Fifteen days after applying different concentrations of sodium selenate to the soil, the Se enrichment capacity, growth indices, antioxidant capacities, and the content of flavonoids and diterpenoids were measured in… More >

Camden L. Hebson^1,*, Kyle Bliton², Amr Y. Hammouda¹, Kaitlyn Barr³, W. Hampton Gray⁴, Mohini Gunnett², Waldemar F. Carlo¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 185-195, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.048871 - 16 May 2024

Abstract D-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) is surgically repaired with the arterial switch operation (ASO) with excellent results, however short and long-term morbidities still develop including neurocognitive delay. Clinically significant central sleep apnea is uncommon in non-premature infants, but when present indicates immature autonomic control of respiration likely due to a neurologic disorder. We report the unanticipated finding of central sleep apnea in four-term neonates with d-TGA after uncomplicated ASO, with the short-term complication of delayed hospital discharge and long-term concerns regarding this early marker of brain immaturity and its hindrance to normal development. Within More >

Yue Yang¹, Jiarui Zheng¹, Long Cheng^1,*, Yongnan Zhu², Hao Wu²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.3, pp. 703-728, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.044721 - 27 February 2024

Abstract To effectively quantify the impact of distributed photovoltaic (PV) access on the distribution network, this paper proposes a comprehensive evaluation method of distributed PV grid connection combining subjective and objective combination of assignment and technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS)—rank sum ratio (RSR) (TOPSIS-RSR) method. Based on the traditional distribution network evaluation system, a comprehensive evaluation system has been constructed. It fully considers the new development requirements of distributed PV access on the environmental friendliness and absorptive capacity of the distribution grid and comprehensively reflects the impact of distributed PV… More >

MONA S. ABDELLATEIF^1,*, NAGLAA M. HASSAN², MAHMOUD M. KAMEL², YOMNA M. EL-MELIGUI²

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.3, pp. 577-584, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.043026 - 06 February 2024

Abstract Background: microRNA-34a (miR-34a) had been reported to have a diagnostic role in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, its value in the bone marrow (BM) of AML patients, in addition to its role in response to therapy is still unclear. The current study was designed to assess the diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive significance of miR-34a in the BM of AML patients. Methods: The miR-34a was assessed in BM aspirate of 82 AML patients in relation to 12 normal control subjects using qRT-PCR. The data were assessed for correlation with the relevant clinical criteria, response to therapy,… More >

Juan Yan¹, Wenchao Li¹, Xianfang Zhang¹, Shisheng Liu^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 71-87, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.028927 - 23 January 2024

Abstract In this study, intelligent, pH-responsive colorimetric films were prepared by encapsulating anthocyanins in nanocomplexes prepared from glutenin and carboxymethyl chitosan. These nanocomplexes were added to a corn starch matrix and used in the freshness monitoring of chilled pork. The effects of anthocyanin-loaded nanocomplexes on the physical, structural, and functional characteristics of the films were investigated. The addition of anthocyanin-loaded nanocomplexes increased the tensile strength, elongation at break, hydrophobicity, and light transmittance of the films while decreasing their water vapor permeability. This is because new hydrogen bonds are formed between the film components, resulting in a More >

WEI HU^1,#, THOMAS WARTMANN^2,#, MARCO STRECKER², ARISTOTELIS PERRAKIS², ROLAND CRONER², ARPAD SZALLASI³, WENJIE SHI^2,*, ULF D. KAHLERT^2,*

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 227-239, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.043053 - 15 November 2023

Abstract Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are strongly associated with colon cancer development and progression. This study leveraged a multivariate Cox regression model on publicly available datasets to construct a TRP channels-associated gene signature, with further validation of signature in real world samples from our hospital treated patient samples. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were employed to evaluate this gene signature’s predictive accuracy and robustness in both training and testing cohorts, respectively. Additionally, the study utilized the CIBERSORT algorithm and single-sample gene set enrichment analysis to explore the signature’s immune infiltration… More > Graphic Abstract

Idrees Sarhan Kocher^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 2205-2223, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039392 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Fifth Generation (5G) communications are regarded as the cornerstone to household consumer experience improvements and smart manufacturing revolution from the standpoint of industries' objectives. It is anticipated that Envisaged 5G (E5G) mobile technology would be operational in certain developed countries by 2023. The Internet of Things (IoTs) will transform how humans live when combined with smart and integrated sensing devices, such as in-home sensing devices. Recent research is being carried out all over the world to produce a new technique that can be crucial in the success of the anticipated 5G mobile technology. High output,… More >

RENLONG ZHOU^1,2,#, SHUANG LI^3,#, XILIN XIAO^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2397-2408, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.030281 - 27 November 2023

Abstract Background: In many cancer types, aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2) has been found to be associated with tumor cell proliferation and prognosis. However, the role of ARNT2 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) has not been completely elucidated. In this study, the potential role of ARNT2 in ccRCC development was characterized. Methods: A pan-cancer dataset (TCGA-TARGET-GTEx) was accessed from UCSC Xena Data Browser. ARNT2 expression in normal and tumor samples was compared. Univariate Cox regression was performed to evaluate the prognostic value of ARNT2. Single sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) was… More >