Chiranjeevi Karri^1,2,*, José J. M. Machado³, João Manuel R. S. Tavares¹, Deepak Kumar Jain⁴, Suresh Dannana⁵, Santosh Kumar Gottapu⁶, Amir H. Gandomi^7,8

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 3617-3663, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058461 - 19 December 2024

Abstract The rapid population growth, insecure lifestyle, wastage of natural resources, indiscipline behavior of human beings, urgency in the medical field, security of patient information, agricultural-related problems, and automation requirements in industries are the reasons for invention of technologies. Smart cities aim to address these challenges through the integration of technology, data, and innovative practices. Building a smart city involves integrating advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance urban living, improve resource efficiency, and create sustainable environments. This review presents five of the most critical technologies for smart and/or safe cities, addressing pertinent topics such as More >

Tianzhe Jiao, Yuming Chen, Zhe Zhang, Chaopeng Guo, Jie Song^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4307-4325, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058238 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Multi-modal 3D object detection has achieved remarkable progress, but it is often limited in practical industrial production because of its high cost and low efficiency. The multi-view camera-based method provides a feasible solution due to its low cost. However, camera data lacks geometric depth, and only using camera data to obtain high accuracy is challenging. This paper proposes a multi-modal Bird-Eye-View (BEV) distillation framework (MMDistill) to make a trade-off between them. MMDistill is a carefully crafted two-stage distillation framework based on teacher and student models for learning cross-modal knowledge and generating multi-modal features. It can… More >

Ammar Odeh^*, Anas Abu Taleb

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4149-4169, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058052 - 19 December 2024

Abstract The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has exponentially increased the number of devices interconnected over networks, thereby escalating the potential vectors for cybersecurity threats. In response, this study rigorously applies and evaluates deep learning models—namely Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Autoencoders, and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks—to engineer an advanced Intrusion Detection System (IDS) specifically designed for IoT environments. Utilizing the comprehensive UNSW-NB15 dataset, which encompasses 49 distinct features representing varied network traffic characteristics, our methodology focused on meticulous data preprocessing including cleaning, normalization, and strategic feature selection to enhance model performance. A robust… More >

Christine Dewi^1,3, Hanna Prillysca Chernovita², Stephen Abednego Philemon¹, Christian Adi Ananta¹, Abbott Po Shun Chen^4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4195-4216, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057453 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Visual Question Answering (VQA) is an interdisciplinary artificial intelligence (AI) activity that integrates computer vision and natural language processing. Its purpose is to empower machines to respond to questions by utilizing visual information. A VQA system typically takes an image and a natural language query as input and produces a textual answer as output. One major obstacle in VQA is identifying a successful method to extract and merge textual and visual data. We examine “Fusion” Models that use information from both the text encoder and picture encoder to efficiently perform the visual question-answering challenge. For More >

Farah Mohammad^1,2,*, Khulood Mohammed Al Mansoor³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4125-4147, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056666 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Depression is a prevalent mental health issue affecting individuals of all age groups globally. Similar to other mental health disorders, diagnosing depression presents significant challenges for medical practitioners and clinical experts, primarily due to societal stigma and a lack of awareness and acceptance. Although medical interventions such as therapies, medications, and brain stimulation therapy provide hope for treatment, there is still a gap in the efficient detection of depression. Traditional methods, like in-person therapies, are both time-consuming and labor-intensive, emphasizing the necessity for technological assistance, especially through Artificial Intelligence. Alternative to this, in most cases… More >

Brij B. Gupta^1,2,3,4,*, Akshat Gaurav⁵, Varsha Arya^6,7, Razaz Waheeb Attar⁸, Shavi Bansal⁹, Ahmed Alhomoud¹⁰, Kwok Tai Chui¹¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4109-4124, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056476 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Phishing attacks seriously threaten information privacy and security within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Numerous phishing attack detection solutions have been developed for IoT; however, many of these are either not optimally efficient or lack the lightweight characteristics needed for practical application. This paper proposes and optimizes a lightweight deep-learning model for phishing attack detection. Our model employs a two-fold optimization approach: first, it utilizes the analysis of the variance (ANOVA) F-test to select the optimal features for phishing detection, and second, it applies the Cuckoo Search algorithm to tune the hyperparameters (learning rate… More >

Muhammad Ali Ilyas¹, Abdul Rehman², Assad Abbas¹, Dongsun Kim^3,*, Muhammad Tahir Naseem^4,*, Nasro Min Allah⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4525-4549, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056291 - 19 December 2024

Abstract In an era dominated by information dissemination through various channels like newspapers, social media, radio, and television, the surge in content production, especially on social platforms, has amplified the challenge of distinguishing between truthful and deceptive information. Fake news, a prevalent issue, particularly on social media, complicates the assessment of news credibility. The pervasive spread of fake news not only misleads the public but also erodes trust in legitimate news sources, creating confusion and polarizing opinions. As the volume of information grows, individuals increasingly struggle to discern credible content from false narratives, leading to widespread… More >

Xiaolong Qu^1,2,3, Ziwei Tian^1,3, Jinman Cui^1,3, Ruowei Li^1,3, Dongmei Li^1,3,*, Xiaoping Zhang^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 3583-3616, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055671 - 19 December 2024

Abstract As an advanced data science technology, the knowledge graph systematically integrates and displays the knowledge framework within the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This not only contributes to a deeper comprehension of traditional Chinese medical theories but also provides robust support for the intelligent decision systems and medical applications of TCM. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to systematically review the current status and development trends of TCM knowledge graphs, offering theoretical and technical foundations to facilitate the inheritance, innovation, and integrated development of TCM. Firstly, we introduce the relevant concepts and research status… More >

Israa Ibraheem Al Barazanchi^1,2,*, Wahidah Hashim¹, Reema Thabit¹, Mashary Nawwaf Alrasheedy^3,4, Abeer Aljohan⁵, Jongwoon Park⁶, Byoungchol Chang⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4787-4832, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055079 - 19 December 2024

Abstract This research aims to enhance Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) within Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) by leveraging advanced machine learning techniques. Specifically, we target the challenges of accurate diagnosis in medical imaging and sequential data analysis using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) layers and echo state cells. These models are tailored to improve diagnostic precision, particularly for conditions like rotator cuff tears in osteoporosis patients and gastrointestinal diseases. Traditional diagnostic methods and existing CDSS frameworks often fall short in managing complex, sequential medical data, struggling with long-term dependencies and data… More >

Rihem Farkh^1,*, Ghislain Oudinet¹, Yasser Foued²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 3951-3968, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053245 - 19 December 2024

Abstract The process of generating descriptive captions for images has witnessed significant advancements in last years, owing to the progress in deep learning techniques. Despite significant advancements, the task of thoroughly grasping image content and producing coherent, contextually relevant captions continues to pose a substantial challenge. In this paper, we introduce a novel multimodal method for image captioning by integrating three powerful deep learning architectures: YOLOv8 (You Only Look Once) for robust object detection, EfficientNetB7 for efficient feature extraction, and Transformers for effective sequence modeling. Our proposed model combines the strengths of YOLOv8 in detecting objects,… More >