Sk. A. Shezan^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.073418 - 27 December 2025

Abstract Modern power systems increasingly depend on interconnected microgrids to enhance reliability and renewable energy utilization. However, the high penetration of intermittent renewable sources often causes frequency deviations, voltage fluctuations, and poor reactive power coordination, posing serious challenges to grid stability. Conventional Interconnection Flow Controllers (IFCs) primarily regulate active power flow and fail to effectively handle dynamic frequency variations or reactive power sharing in multi-microgrid networks. To overcome these limitations, this study proposes an enhanced Interconnection Flow Controller (e-IFC) that integrates frequency response balancing and an Interconnection Reactive Power Flow Controller (IRFC) within a unified adaptive… More >

Q. Fei^1,*, B. Jin², B. C. Jiang³, J. S. Huang⁴, L. Li⁵

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.8, pp. 693-705, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.228.693

Abstract An innovative hybrid nanostructure composed of diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) oligomers and cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles was developed to enhance the efficiency of organic– inorganic photovoltaic devices. The DPP-CdS hybrids were synthesized via a solution-phase mixing method, resulting in uniform nanoparticle dispersion along polymer fibrils and strong interfacial coupling. Structural characterization confirmed the coexistence of crystalline CdS domains and partially ordered DPP phases, while spectroscopic analyses indicated notable redshifts and band broadening, evidencing electronic interactions at the interface. The hybrid material displayed significantly broadened light absorption across the 400–700 nm range and an optimized optical bandgap of… More >

Fan He^1,2,3,*, Xu He⁴, Jie Wang¹, Yu Hu⁵

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.11, pp. 939-949, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.2211.939

Abstract Selenium (Se) has garnered significant attention as a promising wide-bandgap material for photovoltaic applications. However, progress in enhancing the efficiency of Se solar cells remains limited. This study addresses this challenge by targeting the critical emitter/Se absorber interface for performance improvement. Through numerical simulations, we systematically investigate the impact of key interface properties—specifically, band alignment and defect characteristics—on device performance. Our results demonstrate that a slight positive conduction band offset (CBO) effectively strengthens absorber band bending and reduces hole concentration at the Se surface. Furthermore, minimizing interface defect density or incorporating donor-type defects significantly alleviates More >

Huaiqin Liu¹, Meng Li¹, Jianwen Shao², Weishen Zhang¹, Qifan Yang¹, Yutong Li¹, Tian Su^1,3,*, Xuefeng Mei⁴

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 1563-1588, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.073009 - 17 November 2025

Abstract Rock collapse is a significant geological disaster that poses a serious threat to life and property in mountainous regions worldwide. Investigating the response of protective structures to rockfall impacts can provide valuable references for the design and placement of such structures. In this study, RocPro3D and ABAQUS were employed to comprehensively analyze rockfall movement trajectories and the structural response upon impact. The results indicate that when the impact velocity of rockfall at the protective structure reaches 20–30 m/sec, the corresponding bounce height ranges from 5 to 8 m, and most rockfall accumulates at the slope More > Graphic Abstract

Xinrui Ma, Shizhi Chen^*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 1745-1767, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.071148 - 17 November 2025

Abstract The rapid and accurate assessment of structural damage following an earthquake is crucial for effective emergency response and post-disaster recovery. Traditional manual inspection methods are often slow, labor-intensive, and prone to human error. To address these challenges, this study proposes STPEIC (Swin Transformer-based Framework for Interpretable Post-Earthquake Structural Classification), an automated deep learning framework designed for analyzing post-earthquake images. STPEIC performs two key tasks: structural components classification and damage level classification. By leveraging the hierarchical attention mechanisms of the Swin Transformer (Shifted Window Transformer), the model achieves 85.4% accuracy in structural component classification and 85.1% More >

Qing-Xing Qu^1,*, Le Zhang^2,*, Fu Guo¹, Vincent G. Duffy³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 4607-4627, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069245 - 23 October 2025

Abstract This study aims to validate the Object-Oriented User Interface Customization (OOUIC) framework by employing Use Case Analysis (UCA) to facilitate the development of adaptive User Interfaces (UIs). The OOUIC framework advocates for User-Centered Design (UCD) methodologies, including UCA, to systematically identify intricate user requirements and construct adaptive UIs tailored to diverse user needs. To operationalize this approach, thirty users of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems were interviewed across six distinct use cases. Interview transcripts were subjected to deductive content analysis to classify UI objects systematically. Subsequently, adaptive UIs were developed for each use case, and… More >

Asad Iqbal¹, Mehdi Hussain^1,*, Qaiser Riaz¹, Madiha Khalid¹, Rafia Mumtaz¹, Ki-Hyun Jung^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.1, pp. 1693-1714, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064260 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Ransomware, particularly crypto-ransomware, remains a significant cybersecurity challenge, encrypting victim data and demanding a ransom, often leaving the data irretrievable even if payment is made. This study proposes an early detection approach to mitigate such threats by identifying ransomware activity before the encryption process begins. The approach employs a two-tiered approach: a signature-based method using hashing techniques to match known threats and a dynamic behavior-based analysis leveraging Cuckoo Sandbox and machine learning algorithms. A critical feature is the integration of the most effective Application Programming Interface call monitoring, which analyzes system-level interactions such as file More >

Hsin-Yi Kuo^*, Li-Huan Yang

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.1, pp. 841-872, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.065452 - 31 July 2025

Abstract This study aims to investigate the propagation of harmonic waves in nonlocal magneto-electro-elastic (MEE) laminated composites with interface stress imperfections using an analytical approach. The pseudo-Stroh formulation and nonlocal theory proposed by Eringen were adopted to derive the propagator matrix for each layer. Both the propagator and interface matrices were formulated to determine the recursive fields. Subsequently, the dispersion equation was obtained by imposing traction-free and magneto-electric circuit open boundary conditions on the top and bottom surfaces of the plate. Dispersion curves, mode shapes, and natural frequencies were calculated for sandwich plates composed of BaTiO₃ and More >

Mustafa Turkyilmazoglu^1,2,*, Abdulaziz Alotaibi³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 2847-2865, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.068031 - 30 June 2025

Abstract The variable salinity in stored reservoirs connected by a long channel attracts the attention of scientists worldwide, having applications in environmental and geophysical engineering. This study explores the impact of Navier slip conditions on exchange flows within a long channel connecting two large reservoirs of differing salinity. These horizontal density gradients drive the flow. We modify the recent one-dimensional theory, developed to avoid runaway stratification, to account for the presence of uniform slip walls. By adjusting the parameters of the horizontal density gradient based on the slip factor, we resolve analytically various flow regimes ranging… More >

Lei Yang^1,*, Jianfeng Wang¹, Minjing Liu¹, Chunyu Chen², Zhanjun Wu^3,4

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 265-279, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.065676 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Embedding optical fiber sensors into composite materials offers the advantage of real-time structural monitoring. However, there is an order-of-magnitude difference in diameter between optical fibers and reinforcing fibers, and the detailed mechanism of how embedded optical fibers affect the micromechanical behavior and damage failure processes within composite materials remains unclear. This paper presents a micromechanical simulation analysis of composite materials embedded with optical fibers. By constructing representative volume elements (RVEs) with randomly distributed reinforcing fibers, the optical fiber, the matrix, and the interface phase, the micromechanical behavior and damage evolution under transverse tensile and compressive… More >