Savindi Thathsarani¹, Ashan Lakshitha², Pasindu Pramodya², Praveen Perera², Rasanjali Samarakoon^1,*, Shagufta Henna³, Upaka Rathnayake^4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.078657 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Accurately determining the optimal post-harvest storage period is still a major challenge in mango processing, especially for the Tom EJC (TEJC) variety, due to reliance on subjective visual evaluations, leading to inconsistent product quality and increased post-harvest losses. This study presents an artificial intelligence-based framework combining computer vision and physicochemical analysis to objectively predict the optimal post-harvest storage period of TEJC mango before processing. TEJC mangoes of grade one were stored for eight days at 24–28°C temperature and 66.4–80% relative humidity. Daily measurements of pH, Total Soluble Solids (TSS), firmness, and peel color parameters (L*,… More > Graphic Abstract

Ching-Lung Fan^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.077260 - 09 April 2026

Abstract Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) images have high spatial resolution and are cost-effective to acquire. UAV platforms are easy to control, and the prevalence of UAVs has led to an emerging field of remote sensing technologies. However, the details of high-resolution images often lead to fragmented classification results and significant scale differences between objects. Additionally, distinguishing between objects on the basis of shape or textural characteristics can be difficult. Conventional classification methods based on pixels and objects can indeed be ineffective at detecting complex and fine-scale land use and land cover (LULC) features. Therefore, in this More >

Nahdi Saubari^1,2,*, Kunfeng Wang^1,*, Rachmat Muwardi^3,*, Andri Pranolo⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.077087 - 09 April 2026

Abstract This study proposes an Adaptive Pooling method based on an alpha (α) parameter to enhance the effectiveness and stability of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in image classification tasks. Conventional pooling techniques, such as max pooling and average pooling, often exhibit limited adaptability when applied to datasets with heterogeneous distributions and varying levels of complexity. To address this limitation, the proposed approach introduces an α parameter ranging from 0 to 1 that continuously regulates the contribution of maximum-based and average-based pooling operations in a unified and flexible framework. The proposed method is evaluated using two benchmark… More >

Sultan Kahla¹, Zuping Zhang^1,*, Majed Alsafyani², Ahmed Emara^3,*, Mohammod Abdullah Bin Hossain⁴, Abdulwahab Osman Sheikhdon¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.076402 - 09 April 2026

Abstract The effective diagnosis and treatment planning require the correct classification of the cerebral neoplasia, such as glioma, meningioma, and pituitary tumors. The recent developments in the deep learning field have made a significant contribution to the field of image analysis in medicine; however, Vision Transformers (ViTs) have achieved good results but are computationally complex. This paper presents NeuroTriad-ViT, a proprietary large-scale Vision Transformer of 235 million parameters, which is represented as a high-performance teacher model to classify brain tumors. Knowledge distillation is applied in an attempt to transfer the representations that the teacher learned to… More >

Raed Alotaibi^1,*, Muhammad Atta Othman Ahmed², Omar Reyad^3,4,*, Nahla Fathy Omran⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.076156 - 09 April 2026

Abstract The widespread use of social media has made assessing users’ tastes and preferences increasingly complex and important. At the same time, the rapid dissemination of misinformation on these platforms poses a critical challenge, driving significant efforts to develop effective detection methods. This study offers a comprehensive analysis leveraging advanced Machine Learning (ML) techniques to classify news articles as fake or true, contributing to discourse on media integrity and combating misinformation. The suggested method employed a diverse dataset encompassing a wide range of topics. The method evaluates the performance of five ML models: Artificial Neural Networks… More >

Mohammed A. Ahmed¹, Jian Dong^2,*, Ronghua Shi², Ammar Nassr³, Hani Almaqtari³, Ala A. Alsanabani³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.075616 - 09 April 2026

Abstract Facial Expression Recognition (FER) is an essential endeavor in computer vision, applicable in human-computer interaction, emotion assessment, and mental health surveillance. Although Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have proven effective in Facial Emotion Recognition, they encounter difficulties in capturing long-range connections and global context. To address these constraints, we propose Spatial Quad-Similarity Network (SQSNet), an innovative hybrid framework that integrates the local feature extraction capabilities of CNNs with the global contextual modeling efficacy of Swin Transformers via a cohesive fusion technique. SQSNet introduces the Spatial Quad-Similarity (SQS) module, a feature refinement approach that amplifies discriminative characteristics… More >

Huda F. Al-Shahad^1,2, Razali Yaakob^1,*, Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef¹, Hazlina Hamdan¹, Hasyma Abu Hassan³, Xiaoyi Jiang⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.074109 - 30 March 2026

Abstract Currently, thyroid diseases are prevalent worldwide; therefore, it is necessary to develop techniques that help doctors improve their diagnostic skills for such diseases. In previous studies, 2-dimensional convolutional neural network (2D CNN) techniques were employed to classify thyroid nodules as benign and malignant without detecting the presence of thyroid nodules in the obtained ultrasound images. To address this issue, we propose a 3-dimensional convolutional neural network (3D CNN) for thyroid nodule detection. The proposed CNN exploits the 3D information and spatial features contained in ultrasound images and generates distinctive features during its training using multiple… More >

Xueting Cheng¹, Rui Xu^2,*, Liming Bo¹, Cheng Liu², Huiping Zheng¹, Zhichong Cao²

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.072350 - 27 March 2026

Abstract To address the issue of transient low-voltage instability in AC-DC hybrid power systems following large disturbances, conventional voltage assessment and control strategies typically adopt a sequential “assess-then-act” paradigm, which struggles to simultaneously meet the requirements for both high accuracy and rapid response. This paper proposes a transient voltage assessment and control method based on a hybrid neural network incorporated with an improved snow ablation optimization (ISAO) algorithm. The core innovation of the proposed method lies in constructing an intelligent “physics-informed and neural network-integrated” framework, which achieves the integration of stability assessment and control strategy generation.… More >

Qian Zhang¹, Lei Fu^1,2, Renzhou Chen³, Xu Zhan^4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.074939 - 12 March 2026

Abstract Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures are widely utilized in engineering and biomedical fields owing to their superior mechanical and functional properties. However, limited by the current additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, insufficient wall thickness often leads to poor forming quality or even printing failure. Therefore, accurate prediction of wall thickness parameters during the design stage is essential. This study proposes a prediction approach for the wall thickness parameters of TPMS models by integrating a Convolutional Neural Network–Support Vector Regression (CNN-SVM) framework with Multiple Linear Regression (MLR). A total of 152 TPMS models were randomly generated,… More >

HeeSeok Choi¹, Joon-Min Gil^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.87, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2026.074511 - 12 March 2026

Abstract Given the growing number of vehicle accidents caused by unintended acceleration and braking failure, verifying Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) incidents has become a persistent challenge. A central issue of debate is whether such events stem from mechanical malfunctions or driver pedal misapplications. However, existing verification procedures implemented by vehicle manufacturers often involve closed tests after vehicle recalls; thus raising ongoing concerns about reliability and transparency. Consequently, there is a growing need for a user-driven framework that enables independent data acquisition and verification. Although previous studies have addressed SUA detection using deep learning, few have explored… More >