Abidhan Bardhan^1,*, Raushan Kumar Singh², Mohammed Alatiyyah³, Sulaiman Abdullah Alateyah^4,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1521-1555, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044467

Abstract This research proposes a highly effective soft computing paradigm for estimating the compressive strength (CS) of metakaolin-contained cemented materials. The proposed approach is a combination of an enhanced grey wolf optimizer (EGWO) and an extreme learning machine (ELM). EGWO is an augmented form of the classic grey wolf optimizer (GWO). Compared to standard GWO, EGWO has a better hunting mechanism and produces an optimal performance. The EGWO was used to optimize the ELM structure and a hybrid model, ELM-EGWO, was built. To train and validate the proposed ELM-EGWO model, a sum of 361 experimental results featuring five influencing factors was… More >

Junqiang Jiang^1,2, Zhifang Sun¹, Xiong Jiang¹, Shengjie Jin¹, Yinli Jiang³, Bo Fan^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1617-1644, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.041973

Abstract The grey wolf optimizer (GWO) is a swarm-based intelligence optimization algorithm by simulating the steps of searching, encircling, and attacking prey in the process of wolf hunting. Along with its advantages of simple principle and few parameters setting, GWO bears drawbacks such as low solution accuracy and slow convergence speed. A few recent advanced GWOs are proposed to try to overcome these disadvantages. However, they are either difficult to apply to large-scale problems due to high time complexity or easily lead to early convergence. To solve the abovementioned issues, a high-accuracy variable grey wolf optimizer (VGWO) with low time complexity… More >

Wei Li^1,2, Benjian Zou¹, Yuxiang Luo², Ning Yang², Faye Zhang^1,*, Mingshun Jiang¹, Lei Jia¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 485-500, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2023.025989

Abstract As a critical structure of aerospace equipment, aluminum alloy stiffened plate will influence the stability of spacecraft in orbit and the normal operation of the system. In this study, a GWO-ELM algorithm-based impact damage identification method is proposed for aluminum alloy stiffened panels to monitor and evaluate the damage condition of such stiffened panels of spacecraft. Firstly, together with numerical simulation, the experimental simulation to obtain the damage acoustic emission signals of aluminum alloy reinforced panels is performed, to establish the damage data. Subsequently, the amplitude-frequency characteristics of impact damage signals are extracted and put into an extreme learning machine… More >

Xianjing Zhong¹, Xianbo Sun^1,*, Yuhan Wu²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.2, pp. 1599-1619, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039912

Abstract To reduce the comprehensive costs of the construction and operation of microgrids and to minimize the power fluctuations caused by randomness and intermittency in distributed generation, a double-layer optimizing configuration method of hybrid energy storage microgrid based on improved grey wolf optimization (IGWO) is proposed. Firstly, building a microgrid system containing a wind-solar power station and electric-hydrogen coupling hybrid energy storage system. Secondly, the minimum comprehensive cost of the construction and operation of the microgrid is taken as the outer objective function, and the minimum peak-to-valley of the microgrid’s daily output is taken as the inner objective function. By iterating… More >

Hassan Shokouhandeh¹, Mehrdad Ahmadi Kamarposhti^2,*, William Holderbaum³, Ilhami Colak⁴, Phatiphat Thounthong⁵

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.1, pp. 809-822, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.035827

Abstract The widespread penetration of distributed energy sources and the use of load response programs, especially in a microgrid, have caused many power system issues, such as control and operation of these networks, to be affected. The control and operation of many small-distributed generation units with different performance characteristics create another challenge for the safe and efficient operation of the microgrid. In this paper, the optimum operation of distributed generation resources and heat and power storage in a microgrid, was performed based on real-time pricing through the proposed gray wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm to reduce the energy supply cost with the… More >

Hasan Dalmaz^*, Erdal Erdal, Halil Murat Ünver

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.136, No.2, pp. 1277-1314, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.025212

Abstract This paper addresses the urgent need to detect network security attacks, which have increased significantly in recent years, with high accuracy and avoid the adverse effects of these attacks. The intrusion detection system should respond seamlessly to attack patterns and approaches. The use of metaheuristic algorithms in attack detection can produce near-optimal solutions with low computational costs. To achieve better performance of these algorithms and further improve the results, hybridization of algorithms can be used, which leads to more successful results. Nowadays, many studies are conducted on this topic. In this study, a new hybrid approach using Gray Wolf Optimizer… More >

B. Divya^*, M. Santhi

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 1881-1898, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.031573

Abstract Pest detection in agricultural crop fields is the most challenging task, so an effective pest detection technique is required to detect insects automatically. Image processing techniques are widely preferred in agricultural science because they offer multiple advantages like maximal crop protection, improved crop management and productivity. On the other hand, developing the automatic pest monitoring system dramatically reduces the workforce and errors. Existing image processing approaches are limited due to the disadvantages like poor efficiency and less accuracy. Therefore, a successful image processing technique based on FF-GWO-CNN classification algorithm is introduced for effective pest monitoring and detection. The four-step image… More >

Abdulaziz Almazyad, Laila Halman, Alaa Alsaeed^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.74, No.3, pp. 4769-4784, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.033382

Abstract The novel Software Defined Networking (SDN) architecture potentially resolves specific challenges arising from rapid internet growth of and the static nature of conventional networks to manage organizational business requirements with distinctive features. Nevertheless, such benefits lead to a more adverse environment entailing network breakdown, systems paralysis, and online banking fraudulence and robbery. As one of the most common and dangerous threats in SDN, probe attack occurs when the attacker scans SDN devices to collect the necessary knowledge on system susceptibilities, which is then manipulated to undermine the entire system. Precision, high performance, and real-time systems prove pivotal in successful goal… More >

J. Aran Glenn^1,*, Srinivasan Alavandar²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 1523-1545, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.033545

Abstract Nowadays, researchers are becoming increasingly concerned about developing a highly efficient emission free transportation and energy generation system for addressing the pressing issue of environmental crisis in the form of pollution and climate change. The introduction of Electric Vehicles (EVs) solves the challenge of emission-free transportation while the necessity for decarbonized energy production is fulfilled by the installation and expansion of solar-powered Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Hence, this paper focuses on designing an effective PV based EV charging system that aids in stepping towards the achievement of a pollution free future. For overcoming the inherent intermittency associated with PV, a novel… More >

K. Sreelakshmy¹, Himanshu Gupta¹, Om Prakash Verma¹, Kapil Kumar², Abdelhamied A. Ateya³, Naglaa F. Soliman^4,*

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 2483-2503, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.032737

Abstract Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones introduced for military applications are gaining popularity in several other fields as well such as security and surveillance, due to their ability to perform repetitive and tedious tasks in hazardous environments. Their increased demand created the requirement for enabling the UAVs to traverse independently through the Three Dimensional (3D) flight environment consisting of various obstacles which have been efficiently addressed by metaheuristics in past literature. However, not a single optimization algorithms can solve all kind of optimization problem effectively. Therefore, there is dire need to integrate metaheuristic for general acceptability. To address this issue,… More >