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This study presents an energy-aware path-tracking framework for autonomous mobile robots using an Enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm (E-WOA) to tune a fractional-order proportional-integral-derivative (FOPID) controller. By jointly minimizing tracking error and energy consumption, the proposed E-WOA-FOPID controller achieves robust, accurate, and efficient trajectory tracking across complex paths, extending robot operational time and supporting reliable autonomous navigation.
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    Enhanced-WOA Optimized FOPID Controller for Energy-Efficient Path-Tracking Robot

    Hooi Hung Tang, Te Meng Ting, Nur Syazreen Ahmad*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080428 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract In industrial and service robotics, autonomous mobile robots must achieve accurate trajectory tracking while maintaining low energy consumption to avoid frequent recharging and performance degradation. Energy efficiency is particularly critical because locomotion accounts for 45%–65% of total power consumption, directly limiting operational range and autonomy. This paper proposes an energy-aware trajectory tracking framework that optimizes a fractional-order proportional-integral-derivative (FOPID) controller using an Enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm (E-WOA). The key contributions are threefold: (1) the E-WOA hybridizes Differential Evolution (DE)’s global exploration with WOA’s local exploitation to overcome premature convergence in high-dimensional FOPID parameter spaces; (2)… More >

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    Introduction to the Special Issue on Computer Modeling for Future Communications and Networks

    Wenbing Zhao1,*, Pan Wang2
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.084481 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Computer Modeling for Future Communications and Networks)
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    Introduction to the Special Issue on Applied Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Solutions for Engineering Real-World Challenges

    Siamak Talatahari*, Amin Beheshti
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.084097 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Applied Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Solutions for Engineering Real-World Challenges)
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    Review on Phase-Field Modeling of Fracture in Ferroelectric Materials

    Shuai Wang1,*, Ke Han1, Min Yi2,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082535 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Ferroelectric materials, integral to modern sensors, actuators, and transducers, exhibit complex fracture behavior under coupled electromechanical loading due to the intrinsic interplay between cracks, domain structures, and microstructural features. Linear piezoelectric fracture mechanics provides a foundational framework but fails to capture nonlinearities induced by domain switching and microstructure. This review synthesizes advances in computational modeling of ferroelectric fracture, with a focus on the unifying capabilities of the phase-field method (PFM). We first establish the fundamentals, including fracture toughness anisotropy and the crack-tip flexoelectric effect. We then critically assess traditional approaches like cohesive zone models and… More >

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    Finite Element Analysis of the Electromagnetics of Continuum

    Shuaiqi Song, Lijie Grace Zhang, James D. Lee*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080567 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract The theory of thermomechanical-electromagnetic coupling was constructed. The finite element analysis of thermo-visco-elastic-plastic-electromagnetic continuum was formulated. Then the problem of wave propagation in this continuum was solved in two stages. In Stage I, a nearly static thermomechanical solution of a hollow cylinder, subject to twist and temperature gradient, was obtained. Then, in Stage II, the problem of wave propagation of scalar and vector potentials, due to deformation and temperature gradient, was solved. In the second approach, in Stage I, the static electric field and static magnetic field are obtained through static scalar and vector potentials, More >

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    Phase Field Study of Ferroelastic Toughening Mechanisms of Polycrystalline t-YSZ

    Zhou Fang#, Jiaqi Zhong#, Jun Luo*, Yuanzun Sun
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081333 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Computational Fracture Mechanics: Theories, Techniques, and Applications)
    Abstract The t phase of yttria-stabilized zirconia (t-YSZ) is the most extensively used top coat material in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). Its relatively high fracture toughness is among the most important factors that enable t-YSZ to stand out from other candidate ceramics. Unveiling the toughening mechanisms of t-YSZ is conducive to the development of next-generation top-coat materials. In this paper, a coupled phase field model is proposed to study crack growth and domain evolution in polycrystalline t-YSZ. Two distinct polycrystal microstructures are considered to investigate the impact of the initial domain structure on the toughening behavior. In Polycrystal I,… More >

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    Machine Learning-Based Modeling of Tensile Properties of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Pipes under Accelerated Saltwater Aging Conditions

    Cristina Roxana Popa1, Maria Tănase2,*, Gheorghe Brănoiu3, Elena-Emilia Sirbu4,5, Cătălina Călin4
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082244 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Computational Modelling of Advanced Polymeric Materials and Structures)
    Abstract Glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) pipes are increasingly used in aggressive environments due to their high corrosion resistance and favorable mechanical properties. However, long-term exposure to saline environments and elevated temperatures can lead to degradation of their structural performance. This study investigates the influence of accelerated saltwater aging on the tensile behavior and structural characteristics of GFRP pipes and proposes machine-learning-based predictive models for the ultimate tensile strength (UTS). Experimental specimens were immersed in a 3.5% NaCl solution under controlled temperature and exposure time conditions. Tensile testing revealed that the unexposed samples exhibited a maximum UTS of… More >

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    A Deep-Learning-Based Constitutive Method for Geomaterials Using a Neural Cutting Plane Algorithm

    Qingxiang Meng1,2,*, Zijie He1,2, Yajun Cao1,2, Weijiang Chu3
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083227 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Computational Methods in Multiphysics Phenomena)
    Abstract Constitutive modeling for geomaterials remains challenging because of limited data availability, strong nonlinearity, pressure sensitivity, and the non-smooth characteristics of commonly used yield surfaces. This study presents a deep-learning-based constitutive method for geomaterials that incorporates a neural stress-integration procedure based on the cutting plane algorithm (CPA). Two compact fully connected networks are trained to learn the yield function and its stress gradient from an augmented stress-state dataset. The trained networks are then incorporated into a cutting plane return-mapping procedure, in which only first-order information is required for the plastic stress return. This avoids explicit analytical More >

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    Predicting the Compressive Strength of Sustainable Concrete Containing Recycled Aluminum Beverage Cans Crumb Using Machine Learning Techniques

    Manish Kewalramani1, Refka Ghodhbani2, Arsalan Mahmoodzadeh3,*, Abdulaziz Alghamdi4, Faten Khalid Karim5, Abed Alanazi6, Abdullah Alqahtani6, Shtwai Alsubai6, Mounir Ltifi7
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.084696 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Concrete manufacturing consumes vast quantities of natural resources and contributes significantly to environmental degradation and carbon emissions. Therefore, integrating recycled waste substances into concrete has become a crucial approach to fostering eco-friendly building practices and supporting circular economy concepts. This study investigates the potential of incorporating recycled aluminum beverage can crumbs (RABCC) as a partial replacement for natural coarse aggregates (NCA) in concrete mixtures, focusing on its impact on compressive strength (CS) and the feasibility of its application in structural concrete. A comprehensive experimental program was conducted to assess the mechanical properties of concrete with… More >

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    Machine Learning Prediction of the Compressive Strength of Nano-Silica-Modified Hybrid Geopolymer Mortar

    Soran Manguri1,2, Kasim Mermerdaş1, Briar Esmail3,4, Ahmed Manguri2,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083537 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Geopolymer materials are increasingly recognized as sustainable alternatives to conventional cementitious materials due to their lower environmental impact and promising engineering performance. Recent studies have demonstrated that incorporating nanomaterials can further enhance the properties of geopolymer systems. In particular, nano-silica has been reported to significantly improve the mechanical performance of geopolymer materials. However, accurate prediction of compressive strength remains challenging because of the complex nonlinear interactions among mix design parameters, activator chemistry, and curing conditions. This study develops a machine learning framework to predict the 28-day compressive strength of nanosilica-modified hybrid geopolymer mortar using a… More >

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    Bearing Fault Diagnosis with Hybrid CNN-RNN: A Unified-Loop Hyperparameter Optimization Framework via Surrogate-Based Bayesian Optimization

    Jaewan Lee1, Seonghwan Park2, Junghwan Kook1,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080930 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Machine Learning, Data-Driven and Novel Approaches in Computational Mechanics)
    Abstract In bearing fault diagnosis for Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), the overall performance of data-driven models is strongly influenced by the coupled effects of preprocessing, model configuration, and decision fusion. However, these components are often optimized independently, resulting in fragmented workflows that limit global optimality, reproducibility, and computational efficiency of the model. This study presents a computationally unified three-stage sequential optimization framework that systematically coordinates the preprocessing selection, model hyperparameter optimization, and decision-level fusion within a consistent surrogate-based optimization architecture. In the first stage, candidate preprocessing schemes reflecting physical fault mechanisms—outer race, inner race, rolling… More >

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    Bearing Fault Diagnosis with Hybrid CNN-RNN: A Unified-Loop Hyperparameter Optimization Framework via Surrogate-Based Bayesian Optimization

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    Efficient Structural Reliability Analysis via Adaptive Hidden Neuron Screening in Extreme Learning Machines

    Yunlong Teng1, Ying Liu2, Jianhong Liang1, Jinshang Luo3,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082594 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Machine Learning-Assisted Structural Integrity Assessment and Design Optimization under Uncertainty)
    Abstract Over the past decades, surrogate model-aided reliability analysis approaches grounded in active learning have undergone extensive development. However, Gaussian process models like Kriging suffer from severe computational burdens when handling high-dimensional problems or large samples. Conversely, machine learning algorithms such as extreme learning machines exhibit high computational efficiency but lack variance output and stability, making them difficult to employ for adaptive active learning strategies. To address these limitations, this study proposes a population Monte Carlo method based on an adaptive closed neuron extreme learning machine. First, a closed neuron strategy uses a consistency metric to… More >

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    Three-Stage Learning Framework for Compound Fault Diagnosis in Delta 3D Printers via Multi-Output Fusion Ensembles

    Lin Fang1,2, Razi Abdul-Rahman1,*, Cheng-Fu Yang3,4,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080387 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Parallel mechanisms are extensively employed in industrial logistics, food processing, and medical applications. Due to the strong nonlinearity and cross-axis coupling inherent in closed-chain kinematics, fault diagnostic performance is highly sensitive to signal perturbations and class imbalance under noisy measurement conditions. Furthermore, diagnostic models trained under single-fault scenarios often exhibit notable performance degradation when transferred to compound fault conditions as a result of distribution shift. In this study, a Delta 3D printer, as a representative parallel mechanism, is adopted as the experimental platform. An interpretable three-stage diagnostic framework is proposed, in which compound fault diagnosis… More >

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    PRIME: A Physics-Guided Residual Integrated Framework for Multi-Task Aircraft Engine Diagnostics

    Ouail Mjahed1,*, Soukaina Mjahed2
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083272 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Accurate aircraft engine diagnostics is essential for ensuring operational safety and enabling predictive maintenance under heterogeneous operating conditions. Although deep learning models can effectively capture high-dimensional multivariate sensor dynamics, purely data-driven approaches often entangle operating-condition variability with degradation-sensitive patterns, which limits robustness and generalization. This paper introduces PRIME, a physics-guided residual integrated framework for multi-task aircraft engine diagnostics. Rather than embedding explicit thermodynamic equations or physical constraints into the optimization process, PRIME relies on a physically motivated residual decomposition strategy that separates operating-condition-driven nominal behavior from degradation-sensitive sensor deviations. Specifically, nominal responses are estimated from operating-condition… More >

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    Frequency-Selective Transmission Control of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in T-Shaped Pipes Using Acoustic Metamaterials: Computer Modeling and Experimental Validation

    Weiguo Chen1, Xiaobin Hong1,*, Kai Chen1, Yunyun Deng1, Bin Zhang1,2
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082376 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Intelligent Dynamics Modeling, Predictive Operations & Maintenance, and Control Optimization for Complex Systems)
    Abstract Structural health monitoring (SHM) of ship piping systems is a core component of predictive maintenance strategies for complex marine engineering systems. During the detection of ship T-shaped pipes using ultrasonic guided waves, signal overlap arises from the diffusion of guided wave branches. To address this issue, an intelligent wave-guidance mechanism based on acoustic metamaterials is proposed for dynamic propagation control of ultrasonic guided waves. First, a metamaterial unit composed of a stainless steel substrate and a copper column is designed. The control of bandgap characteristics by lattice constant, column diameter, and column height is systematically… More >

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    Frequency-Selective Transmission Control of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in T-Shaped Pipes Using Acoustic Metamaterials: Computer Modeling and Experimental Validation

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    A Fully Lagrangian Mesh-Free Framework for Fluid–Structure Interaction Based on WC-MPS and Hybrid TL–UL Formulations

    Saeed Tavakoli*, Ahmad Shakibaeinia, Najib Bouaanani
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081925 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Developments in SPH and CFD Methods for Complex Flow Simulations)
    Abstract Fluid–structure interaction (FSI) plays a critical role in civil engineering applications, directly influencing structural safety, resilience, and performance. However, the inherent multiphysics complexity of FSI problems presents significant challenges for numerical modeling, particularly under highly dynamic flow conditions. This study presents a fully Lagrangian mesh-free framework for FSI based on the moving particle semi-implicit (MPS) method. The approach couples an enhanced weakly compressible MPS (WC-MPS) fluid solver with a hybrid total–updated Lagrangian (TL–UL) MPS formulation for elastic solids. In the solid phase, strains are evaluated in the reference configuration, while momentum balance is enforced in… More >

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    Simulation Study on the Non-Uniform Characteristics of Boiling Flow and Heat Transfer in Parallel Small Channels

    Chi Zhong1, Bo Ye1, Xiao Wang2, Yang Liu1,*, Linmin Li1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082583 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Numerical Methods for Multiphase Flow and Cavitating Flow)
    Abstract With the sharp increase in the heat flux of high-power electronic devices, efficient thermal management has become critically important. Boiling heat transfer in parallel small channels, which utilizes latent heat efficiently, has emerged as a key enabling technology for next-generation cooling solutions. However, parallel channel systems are extremely susceptible to flow instabilities, resulting in severely uneven distributions of flow rate and heat transfer among the channels. This unevenness often leads to local overheating, which in turn restricts the system’s reliability and limits its practical application. In this paper, a three-dimensional transient numerical simulation method was… More >

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    Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Rock Fracture under Uniaxial Loading Using Infrared Radiation

    Naseer Muhammad Khan1,2, Liqiang Ma3,*, Majid Khan4, Sajjad Hussain5, Waleed Inqiad6, Tariq Feroze2, Danial Jahed Armaghani7,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081660 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Computational Intelligent Systems for Solving Complex Engineering Problems: Principles and Applications-III)
    Abstract Rock fracture behavior under stress is vital for risk evaluation in underground engineering excavation because the presence of water can significantly increase the extent of cracks and fractures in rock, leading to structural damage. This can result in catastrophic failures, including rock bursts, coal bursts, and water inrush. Hence, reliable prediction of rock damage and fracture processes is still lacking, which, in turn, enables the safe and efficient conduct of engineering projects in rock-mass environments. Thus, this study examines both dry and saturated sandstone samples under loading using Infrared Radiation (IR), Acoustic Emission (AE) monitoring,… More >

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    Geomechanical Characterization of Volcanic Pyroclast Using Machine Learning

    Miguel A. Millán1,*, Rubén Galindo2, Fausto Molina-Gómez1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080219 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Soft Computing Applications of Civil Engineering including AI-based Optimization and Prediction)
    Abstract Low-density volcanic rocks have specific geomechanical properties that require complex laboratory tests and characterization that are not usually available in common geotechnical studies. A pyroclastic rock behaves at sufficiently “low” stress levels as if it were a conventional rock under the action of an external load, but when subjected to higher stresses, the bonds between its particles can break, leading to a sudden decrease in its volume and the reorganization of its particles, thus forming a more compact structure than the initial one. This process is known as “mechanical collapse” and involves a drastic change… More >

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    Saturation and Hysteresis Nonlinearity Modeling of Piezoelectric Actuators Based on Hybrid-PINN Model

    Chenghao Kou1, Zunyi Duan2,*, Shengjie Wang1, Jun Ma1, Zhongwei Yang1, Xudong Tang1, Rongchun Hu2
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083699 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Piezoelectric actuators are widely used in precision positioning systems. However, their inherent nonlinear behaviors, particularly hysteresis and output saturation, degrade modeling accuracy and limit control performance. Existing studies have generally used either black-box models or traditional physical models. The former typically lack physical interpretability, while the latter can exhibit limited accuracy when the actuator response includes coupled nonlinear effects. To address this issue, this paper proposes a hybrid physics-informed neural network (Hybrid-PINN) framework. An equivalent attenuation model, with a calibrated attenuation coefficient, is first established to describe output saturation and provide a nominal physical reference.… More >

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    Jumper Line Detection Method for Situational Awareness of Aerial Lift Operations in Live-Line Maintenance of Overhead Distribution Systems

    Joonhyeok Moon1, Siheon Jeong1, Byeonghyun Lee1, Jeik Choi1, Ki-Yong Oh1,2,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081475 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Data-Driven and Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Digital Twin, Surrogate Modeling, and Model Discovery, with An Emphasis on Industrial Applications)
    Abstract Maintaining overhead distribution facilities inherently involves high risks for operators, where ensuring worker safety and operational efficiency remains a paramount challenge. In particular, automating the positioning of aerial work platforms is crucial to mitigate electrocution hazards during live-line maintenance tasks. This paper proposes a novel autonomous framework for detecting jumper lines that could be employed to estimate the optimal bucket position in live-line maintenance of overhead distribution systems. The proposed framework comprises three core modules to form a unified pipeline for autonomous field inspection: a 4D multi-modal map, Sparse-dense fusion network (SDFNet), and Rotational multi-pyramid… More >

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    Optimized Sustainable Hybridization Through Holistic Multi-Platform Simulation: Enhancing Dynamic Response in Solar-Wind-Battery Energy Systems

    Riad Mollik Babu1, Md Shafiul Alam2,*, Md. Hasibur Rahman3, Mohammad Ali2, Md. Alamgir Hossain4, Md. Arifuzzaman5
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082366 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract The increasing penetration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems into power grids poses challenges due to their inherent intermittency and variability, which can compromise grid stability and reliability. Hybridizing solar PV with wind energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) offers a promising solution by leveraging resource complementarity and providing fast frequency response. This study presents a techno-economic and environmental assessment of a hybrid renewable energy system. Wind turbines and a BESS are integrated with the existing 7.5 MW Sirajganj Solar PV Power Plant in Bangladesh. The proposed hybrid configuration is evaluated using real-world operational data… More >

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    Stability Enhancement of Grid-Connected Wind Power Generation Systems Using a Braking Chopper and STATCOM

    Ahmed Muthanna Nori1,*, Ali Kadhim Abdulabbas1, Safwan Nadweh2, Abdullrahman A. Al-Shammaa3,*, Hassan M. Hussein Farh3
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080276 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Voltage instability and reactive power fluctuations represent major challenges for DFIG-based wind turbines under load variations and grid disturbances. This paper proposes an integrated fault ride-through enhancement scheme based on a STATCOM supported by a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and a braking chopper (BC). The STATCOM regulates the DFIG terminal voltage through dynamic reactive power compensation using a coordinated outer voltage loop and inner synchronous dq-axis current control. The BESS supports the STATCOM DC side and enables fast bidirectional power exchange, while the BC suppresses overvoltage in the DFIG back-to-back converter DC-link during fault… More >

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    Digital Twin–Based Analysis of Energy Management Strategies for Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell–Battery Electric Vehicles Using a Hybrid Deterministic Decision Framework

    Antonio Gimeno, Emilio Larrodé*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081630 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Algorithms, Models, and Applications of Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making)
    Abstract This paper presents the development of a digital twin of a heavy-duty electric truck powered by a hybrid energy system based on a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery pack. The objective of the model is to analyze different energy management strategies and to determine how the power demand of a real route can be shared between both energy sources, while keeping the fuel cell within safe operating limits to preserve its service life. The digital twin simulates vehicle dynamics, traction, and regenerative braking, and the main operational constraints of the fuel cell, including minimum… More >

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    Comparison of Physical, Gaussian Process, and Physics-Informed Gaussian Process Models for Wind Turbine Power Curve Estimation

    Samuel Martínez-Gutiérrez1,*, Carlos Gutiérrez1, Alejandro Merino1, Diego García-Álvarez2, Daniel Sarabia1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081247 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Intelligent Control and Machine Learning for Renewable Energy Systems and Industries)
    Abstract Accurate modelling of power production in wind power systems is essential for optimizing their real-time operation and meeting technical or economic objectives. However, the precise modelling of wind turbine power output remains challenging, particularly when relying on conventional parametric models, which often struggle to capture complex or non-linear behaviors. This paper compares three modelling approaches to estimate the power produced by a real wind turbine (a Senvion MM82/2050 located in France): one parametric, based on analytical expressions of the power coefficient CP(λ, β); another nonparametric, which uses Gaussian processes (GP) to probabilistically model the relationship between… More >

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    Interpretable Seepage Discharge Forecasting in Earth-Rock Dams Using an Ensemble Model

    Menghua Li1,2,3, Bin Ou1,2,3,4, Jiahao Li1,2,3, Sitong Jin1,2,3, Yanming Zhang1,2,3, Shuyan Fu1,2,3,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082514 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Explainable AI, Digital Twin, and Hybrid Deep Learning Approaches for Urban–Regional Hydrology, Water Quality, and Risk Modeling under Uncertainty)
    Abstract Accurate prediction of seepage discharge in earth-rock dams remains challenging due to the strong non-stationary and nonlinear characteristics, limited robustness of individual models, and poor interpretability of black-box approaches. To address these issues, this paper proposes an interpretable hybrid model that integrates Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, and Support Vector Machine (SVM). The model first decomposes the seepage discharge sequence and relevant lagged features using VMD. The LSTM network then captures temporal dependencies of the decomposed components, while the SVM performs regression on the original sequences and features. An adaptive fusion… More >

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    Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Osteosarcoma Tumor-Immune Dynamics

    Pasquale De Luca1,2,*, Livia Marcellino1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082664 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Mathematical Modeling: Numerical Approaches and Simulation for Computational Biology)
    Abstract Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor in pediatric populations. This work presents an extended Physics-Informed Neural Network framework that incorporates interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) as a fifth biological variable, complementing previous four-variable formulations with an explicit cytokine-mediated macrophage activation pathway. The model couples five biological fields with mechanical tissue response through Biot’s poroelastic theory over a two-dimensional domain. Four distinct initial macrophage distributions were investigated. Numerical stability was achieved across all scenarios, with total loss values between 0.056 and 0.158 and mechanical residuals below 3.2×105. The boundary-concentrated configuration yielded the lowest biological loss. More >

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    Computational Framework for Fractional Order Neurological Disorder Model under Interpreting Transmission Patterns

    Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar1,*, Muhammad Farman2,3,4, Ali Hasan3, Mohammed Altaf Ahmed5, Mohammad Tabish6
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080973 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Developments on Computational Biology-II)
    Abstract A global health concern, neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s impact both mental and physical functioning. The complex interplay among immunological response, protein accumulation, and brain health necessitates sophisticated mathematical modeling. This study introduces a fractional-order mathematical model using the Mittag-Leffler derivative to describe the dynamics of neurodegeneration, incorporating key biological factors such as functioning and infected neurons, extracellular alpha-synuclein, microglia, and T-cells. A fundamental assumption of the model is that neuronal deterioration is influenced by memory effects, where past states impact current disease progression, making fractional-order calculus more suitable than traditional integer-order models. The… More >

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    Interpretable Deep Representation Learning for Pan-Cancer Diagnosis via Pathway-Constrained Transcriptomics

    Maram Fahaad Almufareh1,*, Samabia Tehsin2,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081129 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mathematical Aspects of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics-III)
    Abstract This article presents a Hierarchical Pathway-Masked Attention Autoencoder (H-PAAE), a biologically inspired representation-learning framework that enables explainable AI-guided cancer diagnosis. The model directly integrates the curated MSigDB Hallmark pathways, introducing pathway-constrained information flow and mechanistic interpretability through multi-level attention mechanisms. Based on TCGA RNA-seq data from 33 tumor types, H-PAAE compresses approximately 20,000 genes into a 128-dimensional latent space while preserving biologically meaningful structure. When used with XGBoost classification, H-PAAE delivers 92.37% test accuracy and 99.38% macro-AUROC with robust cross-validation results (92.5 ± 0.6%). SHAP analysis identifies a small number of key latent features, corresponding More >

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    A Fractional-Order Machine Learning Framework for Modeling Vertebral Column Pathology and Biomechanical Dynamics

    David Amilo1,*, Khadijeh Sadri1, Evren Hincal1,2, Chinedu Izuchukwu3, Mohamed Hafez4,5, Muhammad Farman1,6,7, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar8,9
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.077921 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Applications of Fractional Modeling and AI for Real-World Problems)
    Abstract Spinal disorders, such as disk hernia and spondylolisthesis, affect millions worldwide, leading to chronic pain and reduced quality of life due to disruptions in biomechanical alignment. Traditional diagnostic methods often overlook the viscoelastic memory effects in spinal tissues, necessitating advanced models that integrate machine learning with fractional calculus for improved accuracy and interpretability. The research introduces a new fractional-order machine learning system that analyzes vertebral column abnormalities through biomechanical motion analysis by using the University of California, Irvine (UCI) vertebral column dataset. The system selects the best machine learning model from Random Forest (RF), Gradient… More >

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    TopoEKF: From State-Space Estimation to Topological Signatures for Enhanced Multi-Object Tracking and Anomaly Detection in UAVs

    Rabia Kıratlı1, Hatice Ünlü Eroğlu2, Alperen Eroğlu1,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081411 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Innovative Applications of Fractional Modeling and AI for Real-World Problems)
    Abstract Reliable multi-object detection and tracking play a critical role in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles-based aerial surveillance applications operating under challenging real-world conditions. This study presents a mathematically grounded, model-driven tracking framework named TopoEKF, which integrates an enhanced Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter with Topological Data Analysis to improve both tracking robustness and anomaly detection performance. Unlike prior approaches that primarily focus on refining object detection architectures, this work emphasizes the predictive power of iterative Bayesian filtering, optimal state estimation, and adaptive error minimization within a unified mathematical framework. The proposed system employs a carefully optimized YOLOv12 detector… More >

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    Noise-Aware Metaheuristic Optimization of Non-Local Means Denoising via a Ratel Optimization Algorithm

    Botambu Collins, Jin-Taek Seong*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082245 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Classical image denoising methods remain relevant in practical scenarios where training data or noise models are unavailable, yet their performance is highly sensitive to parameter selection. Non-Local Means (NLM) is a representative example whose effectiveness depends critically on smoothing strength, patch size, and search window configuration. This paper formulates NLM parameter selection as a black-box optimization problem under unknown noise conditions and employs adaptive metaheuristic optimization strategies for this task. We propose an adaptive optimization framework that integrates rank-based perturbation, opposition-based learning, Lévy-flight exploration, and noise-aware parameter constraints to improve robustness and convergence. The proposed More >

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    Mobile Expert System for Aggression Detection and Prediction: Pilot Evaluation of a Fuzzy–LSTM Model

    Cesar Guevara*, Victoria Lopez
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081473 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Machine Learning and Data Fusion for Autonomous Control and Surveillance Systems)
    Abstract This study presents a mobile expert system for on-device detection and short-horizon forecasting of aggression using affordable edge hardware. The proposed framework combines lightweight on-body and ambient signals, compact sequential predictors, and an interpretable fuzzy decision layer that converts calibrated probabilities into actionable and auditable alerts. In a subject-held-out pilot study with 10 independent participants, the system achieved a macro-averaged F1 score of 98.3% and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.998 on the held-out test split. These results should be interpreted as pilot-scale held-out estimates rather than as definitive evidence of… More >

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    Influence of Autonomous Vehicle Front-End Geometry on Pedestrian Injury Redistribution: A Multibody Simulation Study

    Adrian Soica, Bogdan Cornel Benea*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082801 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract This study investigates the influence of autonomous vehicle (AV) front-end geometry on pedestrian injury biomechanics using PC-Crash multibody simulations. While emerging vehicles promise improved urban safety through automation and collision avoidance technologies, their unconventional front-end architectures introduce new passive safety challenges. The research compares classical passenger vehicles with van-type and symmetric flat-front autonomous platforms under standardized impact conditions at 40 km/h. Results reveal a clear redistribution of injury mechanisms depending on vehicle geometry. Conventional sloped front-end vehicles, super-mini and compact class, generate higher Head Injury Criterion (HIC) values due to wrap-around kinematics, where pedestrians rotate… More >

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    Causal Cross-Modal Context Fusion for Real-Time Video Summarization with Predictive Tracking and Validated Adaptive Evaluation

    Aravapalli Rama Satish1, Sai Babu Veesam2,*, Shonak Bansal3,*, Krishna Prakash4, Mohammad Rashed Iqbal Faruque5,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080403 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Real-time video streams now flood everything from security cameras to social media, yet current summarization systems still stumble when audio, visual, and semantic cues unfold with tangled cause–and–effect patterns. Most cross-modal transformers treat correlations as if time were a flat canvas, ignoring how an early sound might trigger a later visual event in the process. They also lack mechanisms to predict tracking uncertainty, adapt to narrative shifts, or evolve their own evaluation criteria, leaving summaries brittle and often incoherent in process. To address these gaps, we propose a Cross-Modal Context Fusion framework built from five… More >

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    SegTSF: Hierarchical Segment Learning For Lightweight Multivariate Time-Series ForeCasting

    Hyunjun Park1, Hee-Gook Jun2, Seongyong Kim3, Dong-Hyuk Im4,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082506 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Time-series forecasting can significantly aid decision-making in fields in which immediate action is required, such as power demand forecasting, financial market analysis, and traffic flow management. Transformer-based models achieve high forecasting accuracy by learning complex temporal patterns; however, their extensive parameters and substantial computational costs make practical deployment difficult in latency-sensitive environments. Therefore, lightweight models based on linear layers have recently been studied for improved efficiency. However, existing linear-based models have difficulty capturing local patterns and fail to reflect sudden volatility or fine-grained local trends, limiting their overall representational capacity. In this paper, SegTSF is… More >

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    Multi-Class Severity-Aware Fire and Smoke Detection Using YOLOv12 for Sustainable Intelligent Real-Time Monitoring

    Aminah Almehmadi1, Ayman Noor1, Aziza I. Noor2, Hanan Almukhalfi1, Talal H. Noor1,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083503 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Fire emergencies have long posed a serious threat to people’s lives, real estate assets, and environmental sustainability in civilized societies, especially when combustible events are detected at late stages of development. Recent advancements in computer vision–based fire detection have enabled automated real-time monitoring; however, most solutions either detect the existence of fire/smoke or employ binary decision-making, which limits visual monitoring systems from being risk-aware. This work introduces a severity-aware fire/smoke detection model that supports intelligent monitoring systems in detecting visual hazards. The goal is to identify varying levels of fire intensity and smoke density and… More >

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    Incorporating Confidence of Evidence in Diabetes Diagnosis Using Disc T-Spherical Fuzzy Sets with AHP–TOPSIS Framework

    Wafa Alagal1,*, Zanyar A. Ameen2,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083259 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Diabetes remains a major global health challenge and requires diagnostic systems capable of handling uncertainty and sometimes conflicting clinical evidence. In this study, a Disc T-Spherical Fuzzy (DT-SF) TOPSIS framework is proposed for diabetes risk assessment, where the radius parameter is used to encode the confidence associated with each diagnostic attribute. The methodology also integrates the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine the relative importance of several key risk factors, including blood glucose, body mass index, family history, lifestyle factors, and clinical symptoms. One important feature of the proposed approach is the ternary classification scheme,… More >

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    Enhancing Epileptic Seizure Classification via Multi-Feature Fusion in a Transformer-LSTM Architecture

    Gaoteng Yuan1,*, Ping Qiu2, Qika Lin3, Jianchu Lin1, Xiang Li1, Dongping Gao4
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081152 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, posing significant challenges to patients’ quality of life. Accurate classification of seizure states is crucial for effective intervention. This paper presents a deep learning-based approach for epileptic seizure classification by integrating multi-feature analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. The proposed method begins with signal preprocessing, including denoising, segmentation, and label construction. Subsequently, a comprehensive set of temporal, spectral, and wavelet-based features—such as signal mean, power, heart rate, and wavelet coefficients—is extracted. Feature selection is then performed using the Maximal Information Coefficient (MIC) to identify the most… More >

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    Enhancing Epileptic Seizure Classification via Multi-Feature Fusion in a Transformer-LSTM Architecture

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    ECANet: Enhanced Convolutional Attention Network for Liver Segmentation

    Yuyan Ning1,2, Haiyun Huang1, Legend Zhang3, Wei Wei4, Hao Quan5, Bo Yang1,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083345 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emerging Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications-II)
    Abstract Hybrid CNN-Transformer models are widely used in medical image segmentation because they combine CNN-based local feature extraction with Transformer-based global context modeling. Despite their popularity, these models face several challenges, including computational complexity, noise blurring, and information loss. This paper proposes an enhanced convolutional attention network (ECANet) for liver segmentation. ECANet uses a U-shaped architecture with efficient channel-attention-based skip connections. Both the encoder and decoder are constructed using enhanced convolutional Transformer (ECT) blocks, where group convolution is integrated into the convolutional attention module for efficient Token embedding and channel disentanglement, and a Token-wise multi-layer perceptron More >

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    Computationally Efficient Gradient-Aware Hyperspectral Image Denoising Using Center-Difference Convolutional Networks

    Mahmood Ashraf1,2, Nuha Zamzami3, Shtwai Alsubai4, Raed Alharthi5, Muhammad Umer6,*, Yunyoung Nam7, Yongwon Cho7,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.078738 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emerging Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications-II)
    Abstract Hyperspectral image (HSI) denoising is a crucial preprocessing step that significantly enhances the performance of downstream applications, such as object detection and classification. Whereas deep neural networks have achieved remarkable performance in HSI denoising, many existing models rely mostly on vanilla convolutions, which often fail to capture fine-grained noise patterns and structural details in real-time HSIs. To address these limitations, we propose a novel Center-Difference Convolutional Network (CDCN) designed to effectively suppress various noise types while preserving the inherent structure of HSIs. By leveraging center-difference convolution (CDC), our model captures both gradient and intensity information… More >

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    Anomaly-Aware Peripheral Blood Smear Analysis via Hybrid Detection and One-Class Learning

    Issac Neha Margret, Rajakumar Krishnan*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.079104 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Image Segmentation and Object Detection: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications)
    Abstract Background: Examining peripheral blood smears is a vital diagnostic tool in hematology. Although deep learning-based automated systems have improved the accuracy of blood cell detection, most current methods depend on fully supervised learning and need extensive annotations to identify unusual cell shapes. Clinical practice often lacks these complete annotations, limiting the ability to generalize to rare or unseen abnormalities. To address this issue of incomplete annotated data, this paper introduces a hybrid framework that recognizes anomalies for reliable and clear analysis of peripheral blood smears. Methods: The proposed framework combines supervised blood cell detection with… More >

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    Anomaly-Aware Peripheral Blood Smear Analysis via Hybrid Detection and One-Class Learning

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    Hybrid Ensemble and Federated Learning Framework for Privacy-Preserving Cardiovascular MRI Segmentation

    Karim Gasmi1,*, Afrah Alanazi2, Inam Alanazi2, Sahar Almenwer1, Norah Alanazi1, Sarah Almaghrabi3, Samia Yahyaoui4
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081705 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Deep Learning and Computer Vision for Intelligent Systems: Methods, Applications, and Future Directions)
    Abstract Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) segmentation is an essential aspect of quantitative cardiovascular analysis, facilitating accurate evaluation of ventricular volumes, myocardial mass, and functional parameters. Deep learning-based segmentation models have shown strong performance on benchmark datasets such as ACDC, but they remain challenging to deploy in real-world multi-centre settings. Data privacy laws make it hard to share data across institutions, and differences in imaging protocols and patient populations mean that data is not always distributed in the same way (non-IID). This can have a big impact on how well models work together and how well… More >

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    A Lightweight YOLOv11 Framework for Multi-Class Retinal Disease Classification

    Jaffar Hussain1, Tahira Nazir1, Junaid Rashid2,*, Jungeun Kim3,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081617 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Early detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR), media haze (MH), optic disc cupping (ODC), and glaucoma is crucial for preventing vision loss. However, timely diagnosis is often constrained by limited specialist availability and high diagnostic costs. This study proposes a You Only Look Once (YOLO)-based deep learning (DL) framework for the automated classification of fundus images into disease-specific categories. We unified diverse annotations from the Retinal Fundus Multi-Disease image Dataset (RFMiD), RFMiD2.0, and the DR Fundus Image Dataset (DR-FID) by standardizing annotation files and class labels. A custom filtering module was used to isolate single-pathology cases,… More >

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    Enhancing U-Net for Optic Cup and Disc Segmentation in Retinal Images Using Atrous Spatial Pyramid Pooling, Inception Modules, and Attention Gates

    Anita Desiani1,*, Indri Ramayanti2, Sigit Priyanta3, Bambang Suprihatin1, Muhammad Arhami4, Deshinta Arrova Dewi5, Puspa Sari1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083951 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract Image segmentation is essential in medical image analysis for glaucoma screening. Accurate delineation of the optic disc (OD) and optic cup (OC) in retinal fundus images is required for reliable clinical assessment. Manual segmentation is time-consuming and suffers from interobserver variability, which leads to inconsistent results. To address these limitations, this study proposes ASPP Inception Attention U-Net (ASPPIAU-Ne), an enhanced encoder-decoder architecture that integrates Atrous Spatial Pyramid Pooling (ASPP), Inception modules, and attention gates for feature selection in skip connections. The ASPP module is applied after the encoder to capture multi-scale contextual information and improve… More >

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    QFedFormer: A Privacy-Preserving Federated Transformer with Blockchain-Anchored Incentives for Dynamic EV Charging Pricing

    Lilia Tightiz1, L. Minh Dang2,3, Hyosik Yang1,*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081849 - 30 June 2026
    Abstract We present QFedFormer, a federated transformer for dynamic electric vehicle (EV)-charging price prediction that combines quantization-aware training, SHAP-guided explainability, and blockchain-based incentives. The framework trains across distributed charging stations without centralizing user data, and programmable contracts set tariffs from forecasted demand and user-declared flexibility, while token rewards are derived from SHAP-based utility scores and anchored on-chain via Merkle proofs. On a real-world dataset, QFedFormer attains an energy-demand RMSE of 1.82±0.02 kWh and a tariff RMSE of 11.83±0.10 KRW/kWh (MAPE 2.7±0.2%) in the non-private baseline, outperforming FedAvg and Block-FeDL by 14.1% and 9.5More >

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    QFedFormer: A Privacy-Preserving Federated Transformer with Blockchain-Anchored Incentives for Dynamic EV Charging Pricing

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    A Scalable Deep Learning Framework for Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection in Big Data Security Analytics

    Salman Khan*, Mai Alzamel*
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.084282 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Applied Machine Learning for FAIR and Responsible Modelling)
    Abstract Traditional threat detection has proven ineffective in large-scale, moving data in the era of ever-more complex adversarial techniques and interconnected systems. The challenge becomes even more complex when high-volume, unstructured data continuously streams from social media platforms, requiring them to process the data efficiently and intelligently to provide timely security insights. Considering the big data security, the present study presents a scalable deep-learning-based system for real-time cyber threat detection, which has been developed and validated especially for distributed big data processing environments. A hybrid embedding approach that combines Word2Vec and Iterated Dilated Convolutional Neural Networks… More >

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    Resilient Federated Ensemble Learning for IoT Intrusion Detection in Adversarial and Imbalanced Environments

    Arvind Prasad1,*, Ibrahim Aljubayri2, Mohammad Zubair Khan3,*, Abdulfattah Noorwali4
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.082021 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emerging Technologies in Information Security: Modeling, Algorithms, and Applications)
    Abstract Intrusion detection in large-scale IoT deployments becomes particularly challenging during ongoing attack scenarios, where malicious traffic may temporarily dominate benign traffic. In such conditions, streaming network data exhibits severe class imbalance in favor of attack traffic, while device behavior remains heterogeneous, non-identically distributed (non-IID), and temporally evolving. Within federated learning environments, this imbalance can destabilize early aggregation rounds, dominant attack gradients bias the global model, distort decision boundaries, and degrade reliable discrimination of residual benign behavior. Since the server has no access to raw data, these effects can persist across communication rounds if not addressed… More >

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    FBAM: A Frequency-Based Attention Mechanism for Enhanced Image-Based Malware Detection

    Anis Elgarduh1, Anazida Zainal1, Fuad A. Ghaleb2, Sultan Noman Qasem3,*, Abdullah M. Albarrak3, Faisal Saeed2
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.080862 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emerging Technologies in Information Security: Modeling, Algorithms, and Applications)
    Abstract The rapid growth and increasing sophistication of malware pose significant challenges to traditional detection methods. Convolutional neural network (CNN)-based malware image classification methods have emerged as a promising approach by transforming binary files into visual representations and enabling automated feature extraction. To enhance discriminative learning, recent studies have incorporated attention mechanisms originally developed for natural image and natural language processing tasks. However, these mechanisms embed inductive biases that assume spatial coherence and visually salient semantics, assumptions that do not necessarily hold in malware image representations, where informative patterns may be subtle, structurally encoded, and globally… More >

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    FBAM: A Frequency-Based Attention Mechanism for Enhanced Image-Based Malware Detection

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    RP-IoMT: A Robust and Provable Framework for Federated Learning Privacy-Preserving Intelligence in Healthcare IoMT

    M. Saad Bin Ilyas1, Sohail Masood Bhatti1, Ghazanfar Latif2,*, Sherif Abdelhamid3, Arfan Jaffar1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.147, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.081720 - 30 June 2026
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emerging Technologies in Information Security: Modeling, Algorithms, and Applications)
    Abstract Federated learning (FL) has emerged as a promising approach for enabling collaborative model training across distributed Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices without sharing sensitive data. Existing FL frameworks face significant challenges in healthcare settings, including vulnerability to adversarial attacks, lack of verifiable update integrity, and limited robustness under heterogeneous data distributions. These limitations hinder reliable deployment in critical medical applications. To address these challenges, this paper proposes RP-IoMT, a robust and privacy-preserving FL framework that integrates secure multi-party computation (MPC), zero-knowledge proof-based gradient verification, and robust aggregation mechanisms. The objective of this work is… More >

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