Yuyang Nie^1,2,#, Kunkun Jiang^2,3,#, Tianci Wang⁴, Cong Liu^1,2, Kangli Du^1,2, Yuxian Cao², Guofeng Qu^2,*, Lijia Hou^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073592 - 28 January 2026

Abstract Background: Amid the global rise in adolescent sedentary behavior and psychological distress, extant research has largely focused on variable-level associations, neglecting symptom-level interactions. This study applies network analysis, aims to delineate the interconnections among sedentary time, social support, social exclusion, and psychological distress in Chinese students, and to identify core and bridge symptoms to inform targeted interventions. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design to investigate the complex relationships among sedentary behavior, social support, social exclusion, and psychological distress among Chinese students. The research involved 459 high school and university students, using network analysis and mediation… More >

Mong-Fong Horng^1,#, Thanh-Lam Nguyen^1,#, Thanh-Tuan Nguyen^2,*, Chin-Shiuh Shieh^1,*, Lan-Yuen Guo³, Chen-Fu Hung⁴, Chun-Chih Lo¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.075064 - 29 January 2026

Abstract The global population is rapidly expanding, driving an increasing demand for intelligent healthcare systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in remote patient monitoring and diagnosis have achieved remarkable progress and are emerging as a major development trend. Among these applications, mouth motion tracking and mouth-state detection represent an important direction, providing valuable support for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders such as dysphagia, Bell’s palsy, and Parkinson’s disease. In this study, we focus on developing a real-time system capable of monitoring and detecting mouth state that can be efficiently deployed on edge devices. The proposed system integrates the Facial… More >

Guangyu Xu^1,2, Yuxin Liu¹, Bo Yang¹, Siyu Lu^3,*, Chao Liu⁴, Junmin Lyu⁵, Wenfeng Zheng^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.074938 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Soft-tissue motion introduces significant challenges in robotic teleoperation, especially in medical scenarios where precise target tracking is critical. Latency across sensing, computation, and actuation chains leads to degraded tracking performance, particularly around high-acceleration segments and trajectory inflection points. This study investigates machine learning-based predictive compensation for latency mitigation in soft-tissue tracking. Three models—autoregressive (AR), long short-term memory (LSTM), and temporal convolutional network (TCN)—were implemented and evaluated on both synthetic and real datasets. By aligning the prediction horizon with the end-to-end system delay, we demonstrate that prediction-based compensation significantly reduces tracking errors. Among the models, TCN More >

Abdulaziz Almalaq¹, Ambe Harrison^2,*, Ibrahim Alsaleh¹, Abdullah Alassaf¹, Mashari Alangari¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.074815 - 29 January 2026

Abstract We present a computer-modeling framework for photovoltaic (PV) source emulation that preserves the exact single-diode physics while enabling iteration-free, real-time evaluation. We derive two closed-form explicit solvers based on the Lambert W function: a voltage-driven V-Lambert solver for high-fidelity I–V computation and a resistance-driven R-Lambert solver designed for seamless integration in a closed-loop PV emulator. Unlike Taylor-linearized explicit models, our proposed formulation retains the exponential nonlinearity of the PV equations. It employs a numerically stable analytical evaluation that eliminates the need for lookup tables and root-finding, all while maintaining limited computational costs and a small… More >

Guebin Choi^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.073985 - 29 January 2026

Abstract This study proposes a novel forecasting framework that simultaneously captures the strong periodicity and irregular meteorological fluctuations inherent in solar radiation time series. Existing approaches typically define inter-regional correlations using either simple correlation coefficients or distance-based measures when applying spatio-temporal graph neural networks (STGNNs). However, such definitions are prone to generating spurious correlations due to the dominance of periodic structures. To address this limitation, we adopt the Elastic-Band Transform (EBT) to decompose solar radiation into periodic and amplitude-modulated components, which are then modeled independently with separate graph neural networks. The periodic component, characterized by strong More >

Mohammad Shokouhifar^1,*, Fakhrosadat Fanian², Mehdi Hosseinzadeh^3,4,*, Aseel Smerat^5,6, Kamal M. Othman⁷, Abdulfattah Noorwali⁷, Esam Y. O. Zafar⁷

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.073789 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have become foundational in numerous real-world applications, ranging from environmental monitoring and industrial automation to healthcare systems and smart city development. As these networks continue to grow in scale and complexity, the need for energy-efficient, scalable, and robust communication protocols becomes more critical than ever. Metaheuristic algorithms have shown significant promise in addressing these challenges, offering flexible and effective solutions for optimizing WSN performance. Among them, the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm has attracted growing attention due to its simplicity, fast convergence, and strong global search capabilities. Accordingly, this survey provides… More >

Yewon Choi^1,2, Song Hyeon Ju², Jungsoo Nam^2,*, Min Ku Kim^1,3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.071817 - 29 January 2026

Abstract The composite material layering process has attracted considerable attention due to its production advantages, including high scalability and compatibility with a wide range of raw materials. However, changes in process conditions can lead to degradation in layer quality and non-uniformity, highlighting the need for real-time monitoring to improve overall quality and efficiency. In this study, an AI-based monitoring system was developed to evaluate layer width and assess quality in real time. Three deep learning models Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN), You Only Look Once version 8 (YOLOv8), and Single Shot MultiBox Detector (SSD) were… More >

Jihoon Moon^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.071052 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Predicting the behavior of renewable energy systems requires models capable of generating accurate forecasts from limited historical data, a challenge that becomes especially pronounced when commissioning new facilities where operational records are scarce. This review aims to synthesize recent progress in data-efficient deep learning approaches for addressing such “cold-start” forecasting problems. It primarily covers three interrelated domains—solar photovoltaic (PV), wind power, and electrical load forecasting—where data scarcity and operational variability are most critical, while also including representative studies on hydropower and carbon emission prediction to provide a broader systems perspective. To this end, we examined… More >

Luyao Liu^*, Xiao Liao, Yiqian Li, Shaofeng Zhang

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.072631 - 27 January 2026

Abstract Data center industries have been facing huge energy challenges due to escalating power consumption and associated carbon emissions. In the context of carbon neutrality, the integration of data centers with renewable energy has become a prevailing trend. To advance the renewable energy integration in data centers, it is imperative to thoroughly explore the data centers’ operational flexibility. Computing workloads and refrigeration systems are recognized as two promising flexible resources for power regulation within data center micro-grids. This paper identifies and categorizes delay-tolerant computing workloads into three types (long-running non-interruptible, long-running interruptible, and short-running) and develops… More >

Wei Chen, Yang Wu^*, Tingting Pei, Jie Lin, Guojing Yuan

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.070905 - 27 January 2026

Abstract In view of the insufficient utilization of condition-monitoring information and the improper scheduling often observed in conventional maintenance strategies for photovoltaic (PV) modules, this study proposes a predictive maintenance (PdM) strategy based on Remaining Useful Life (RUL) estimation. First, a RUL prediction model is established using the Transformer architecture, which enables the effective processing of sequential degradation data. By employing the historical degradation data of PV modules, the proposed model provides accurate forecasts of the remaining useful life, thereby supplying essential inputs for maintenance decision-making. Subsequently, the RUL information obtained from the prediction process is… More >