Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail^1,*, Eman Said Elshewy², Ayman Y. Ahmed³, Hossam M. Darrag⁴

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3023-3045, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.067444 - 29 October 2025

Abstract Powdery mildew of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is a destructive disease caused by Podosphaera xanthii (Castagne) U.Braun & Shishkoff. This study aimed to investigate the antifungal effect of extracts of Ulva lactuca, Spirulina platensis, and Nostoc muscorum against P. xanthii and to improve the physiological and morphological traits of cucumber under commercial greenhouse conditions. The chemical composition of the individual extracts from U. lactuca, S. platensis, and N. muscorum was analyzed utilizing High-performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography/Mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Cucumber plants were sprayed twice with 5% of the crude extracts of U. lactuca, S. platensis, and N. muscorum and their mixture (U. lactuca, S. platensis, and N. muscorum).… More >

Sehrish Bibi^1,*, Vincenzo Minutolo², Obaid Ullah Mehmood³, Renato Zona²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.21, No.10, pp. 2473-2493, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2025.072470 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Arterial stenosis is a critical condition with increasing prevalence among pediatric patients and young adults, making its investigation highly significant. Despite extensive studies on blood flow dynamics, limited research addresses the combined effects of nanoparticles and arterial curvature on unsteady pulsatile flow through multiple stenoses. This study aims to analyze the influence of nanoparticles on blood flow characteristics in realistic curved arteries with mild to severe overlapped constrictions. Using curvilinear coordinates, the thermal energy and momentum equations for nanoparticle-laden blood were derived, and numerical results were obtained through an explicit finite difference method. Key findings More >

Juan Guerrero-Martín^*, Eladio Estella-Nonay, Margarita Bachiller-Mayoral, Mariano Rincón

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 4729-4752, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.066083 - 23 October 2025

Abstract Neuropsychological tests, such as the Rey-Osterrieth complex figure (ROCF) test, help detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in adults by assessing cognitive abilities such as planning, organization, and memory. Furthermore, they are inexpensive and minimally invasive, making them excellent tools for early screening. In this paper, we propose the use of image analysis models to characterize the relationship between an individual’s ROCF drawing and their cognitive state. This task is usually framed as a classification problem and is solved using deep learning models, due to their success in the last decade. In order to achieve good… More >

Liwen Guan¹, Xiaoteng Wang^2,*, Tang Biao²

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.33, No.2, pp. 1-4, 2025, DOI:10.32604/icces.2025.012534

Abstract By using the continuous cyclic loading-unloading tensile test method, the nonlinear variation behavior of the chord modulus of mild steel under different temperature conditions was systematically investigated, and the corresponding relationship between plastic strain and chord modulus during the cyclic loading-unloading process was clarified. Through the analysis of test data, the variation trends and quantitative corresponding models of plastic strain and chord modulus at different temperatures were established. The research results show that under constant temperature conditions, as the plastic strain increases to 10%, the chord modulus attenuation process presents a significant two-stage characteristic -… More >

Ya-Wen Chang^1,2, Hsiu-Chuan Chen³, Shih-Chi Chung⁴, Wai-Lam Lao⁵, Ching-Pyng Kuo^2,4,6,*, Shu-Hsin Lee^2,4,6,7,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 979-994, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066026 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a non-pharmacological intervention designed to improve cognitive function and emotional well-being in individuals with dementia. However, limited studies have evaluated its efficacy in Chinese-speaking populations. This study aimed to assess the effects of a 12-week cognitive stimulation intervention on cognitive function and depression in older adults with mild dementia. Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a repeated measures design with a non-randomized experimental and control group. Participants (N = 40) 65 years and older with mild dementia (clinical dementia rating (CDR) = 0.5–1) were recruited from a regional hospital and… More >

Ovidijus Grigas, Robertas Damaševičius^*, Rytis Maskeliūnas

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 1805-1838, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064354 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Brain imaging is important in detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and related dementias. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides structural insights, while Positron Emission Tomography (PET) evaluates metabolic activity, aiding in the identification of dementia-related pathologies. This study integrates multiple data modalities—T1-weighted MRI, Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB) PET scans, cognitive assessments such as Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) and Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ), blood pressure parameters, and demographic data—to improve MCI detection. The proposed improved Convolutional Mixer architecture, incorporating B-cos modules, multi-head self-attention, and a custom classifier, achieves a classification accuracy of 96.3% More >

Jonghwa Lee, Youngho Kim, Dojin An^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 257-270, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061234 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: The current study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate effect of physical activity on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The findings of this study can offer an important basis for identifying the significance of physical activity as an important factor in designing and implementing strategies to enhance cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment. Methods: 21 articles were selected through academic databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science), and 20 Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) data and 15 Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) data were obtained. The study was conducted using the… More >

Sally Negm¹, Badwy Mohdly², Motrih Al-Mutiry³, Wael Shehata⁴, Karima Ahmed⁵, Mohamed Abou-Zeid^2,*, Rana Elessawy⁶, Ashgan Abdel-Azim⁵, Amr Abdel-Fattah², Amani Omar Abuzaid⁷, Enas A. Almanzalawi⁷, Tahani M. Alqahtani⁷, Shouaa A. Alrobaish⁸, Diaa Abd El Moneim⁹, Ahmed M. Abbas^10,11, Mohammed O. Alshaharni¹⁰, Huda Alghamdi¹⁰, Shaimaa G. Salama¹², Kairy Amer⁵

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 347-377, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.057448 - 06 March 2025

Abstract Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a significant global crop that thrives in various climatic and drought-stress conditions. Furthermore, increased drought intervals and more significant weather variability resulting from climate change can affect the severity of plant diseases. Therefore, two primary objectives of integrated disease management regarding climate change are identifying cultivars resistant to foliar diseases and understanding disease progression under abiotic stress. In the current study, we assessed the quantitative foliar disease resistance of 17 commercial barley cultivars under both normal and water stress conditions over two growing seasons (from 2020/21 to 2021/22). The findings demonstrated… More >

Atif Mehmood^1,2, Zhonglong Zheng^1,*, Rizwan Khan¹, Ahmad Al Smadi³, Farah Shahid^1,2, Shahid Iqbal⁴, Mutasem K. Alsmadi⁵, Yazeed Yasin Ghadi⁶, Syed Aziz Shah⁸, Mostafa M. Ibrahim⁷

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 2081-2098, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.046869 - 15 August 2024

Abstract Neuroimaging has emerged over the last few decades as a crucial tool in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition that falls between the spectrum of normal cognitive function and AD. However, previous studies have mainly used handcrafted features to classify MCI, AD, and normal control (NC) individuals. This paper focuses on using gray matter (GM) scans obtained through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of individuals with MCI, AD, and NC. To improve classification performance, we developed two transfer learning strategies with data augmentation (i.e., shear range, rotation, zoom… More >

Qiqi Feng¹, Zhijian Huang², Yanqiu Wang¹, Bin Wang^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.6, pp. 417-428, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.049010 - 28 June 2024

Abstract Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are emerging non-pharmacological treatments for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). In this systematic review, the authors aimed to evaluate the potential efficacy of MBIs to provide recommendations for treating patients with mTBI. We searched of the English literature on MBIs for patients with mTBI as of 01 September, 2023, using the PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases. One author performed data extraction and quality scoring of the included literature according to the proposed protocol, and another conducted the review. The review was not registered. A total of 11 studies met… More >