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    Electromyogram Based Personal Recognition Using Attention Mechanism for IoT Security

    Jin Su Kim, Sungbum Pan*

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1663-1678, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.043998

    Abstract As Internet of Things (IoT) technology develops, integrating network functions into diverse equipment introduces new challenges, particularly in dealing with counterfeit issues. Over the past few decades, research efforts have focused on leveraging electromyogram (EMG) for personal recognition, aiming to address security concerns. However, obtaining consistent EMG signals from the same individual is inherently challenging, resulting in data irregularity issues and consequently decreasing the accuracy of personal recognition. Notably, conventional studies in EMG-based personal recognition have overlooked the issue of data irregularities. This paper proposes an innovative approach to personal recognition that combines a siamese fusion network with an auxiliary… More >

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    Flexible Global Aggregation and Dynamic Client Selection for Federated Learning in Internet of Vehicles

    Tariq Qayyum1, Zouheir Trabelsi1,*, Asadullah Tariq1, Muhammad Ali2, Kadhim Hayawi3, Irfan Ud Din4

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1739-1757, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.043684

    Abstract Federated Learning (FL) enables collaborative and privacy-preserving training of machine learning models within the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) realm. While FL effectively tackles privacy concerns, it also imposes significant resource requirements. In traditional FL, trained models are transmitted to a central server for global aggregation, typically in the cloud. This approach often leads to network congestion and bandwidth limitations when numerous devices communicate with the same server. The need for Flexible Global Aggregation and Dynamic Client Selection in FL for the IoV arises from the inherent characteristics of IoV environments. These include diverse and distributed data sources, varying data quality,… More >

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    Approach to Simplify the Development of IoT Systems that Interconnect Embedded Devices Using a Single Program

    Enol Matilla Blanco1, Jordán Pascual Espada1, Rubén Gonzalez Crespo2,*

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 2463-2480, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.042793

    Abstract Many Internet of Things (IoT) systems are based on the intercommunication among different devices and centralized systems. Nowadays, there are several commercial and research platforms available to simplify the creation of such IoT systems. However, developing these systems can often be a tedious task. To address this challenge, a proposed solution involves the implementation of a unified program or script that encompasses the entire system, including IoT devices functionality. This approach is based on an abstraction, integrating the control of the devices in a single program through a programmable object. Subsequently, the proposal processes the unified script to generate the… More >

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    ARTICLE

    ChainApparel: A Trustworthy Blockchain and IoT-Based Traceability Framework for Apparel Industry 4.0

    Muhammad Shakeel Faridi1, Saqib Ali1,2,*, Guojun Wang2,*, Salman Afsar Awan1, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal3

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1837-1854, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.041929

    Abstract Trustworthiness and product traceability are essential factors in the apparel industry 4.0 for establishing successful business relationships among stakeholders such as customers, manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers. Each stakeholder has implemented different technology-based systems to record and track product transactions. However, these systems work in silos, and there is no intra-system communication, leading to a lack of complete supply chain traceability for all apparel stakeholders. Moreover, apparel stakeholders are reluctant to share their business information with business competitors; thus, they involve third-party auditors to ensure the quality of the final product. Furthermore, the apparel manufacturing industry faces challenges with counterfeit products,… More >

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    A Novel Unsupervised MRI Synthetic CT Image Generation Framework with Registration Network

    Liwei Deng1, Henan Sun1, Jing Wang2, Sijuan Huang3, Xin Yang3,*

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 2271-2287, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039062

    Abstract In recent years, radiotherapy based only on Magnetic Resonance (MR) images has become a hot spot for radiotherapy planning research in the current medical field. However, functional computed tomography (CT) is still needed for dose calculation in the clinic. Recent deep-learning approaches to synthesized CT images from MR images have raised much research interest, making radiotherapy based only on MR images possible. In this paper, we proposed a novel unsupervised image synthesis framework with registration networks. This paper aims to enforce the constraints between the reconstructed image and the input image by registering the reconstructed image with the input image… More >

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    BLECA: A Blockchain-Based Lightweight and Efficient Cross-Domain Authentication Scheme for Smart Parks

    Fengting Luo, Ruwei Huang*, Yuyue Chen

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 1815-1835, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.041676

    Abstract Smart parks serve as integral components of smart cities, where they play a pivotal role in the process of urban modernization. The demand for cross-domain cooperation among smart devices from various parks has witnessed a significant increase. To ensure secure communication, device identities must undergo authentication. The existing cross-domain authentication schemes face issues such as complex authentication paths and high certificate management costs for devices, making it impractical for resource-constrained devices. This paper proposes a blockchain-based lightweight and efficient cross-domain authentication protocol for smart parks, which simplifies the authentication interaction and requires every device to maintain only one certificate. To… More >

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    Targeted anti-tumor synergistic effects of Myc decoy oligodeoxynucleotides-loaded selenium nanostructure combined with chemoradiotherapy on LNCaP prostate cancer cells

    ROGHAYEH GHORBANI1, MAHMOUD GHARBAVI2, ALI SHARAFI3,4, ELHAM RISMANI5, HAMED REZAEEJAM6, YOUSEF MORTAZAVI1,*, BEHROOZ JOHARI3,*

    Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 101-125, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.044741

    Abstract In the present study, we investigated the synergistic effects of targeted methotrexate-selenium nanostructure containing Myc decoy oligodeoxynucleotides along with X-irradiation exposure as a combination therapy on LNCaP prostate cancer cells. Myc decoy ODNs were designed based on the promoter of Bcl-2 gene and analyzed by molecular docking and molecular dynamics assays. ODNs were loaded on the synthesized Se@BSA@Chi-MTX nanostructure. The physicochemical characteristics of nanostructures were determined by FTIR, DLS, UV-vis, TEM, EDX, in vitro release, and hemolysis tests. Subsequently, the cytotoxicity properties of them with and without X-irradiation were investigated by uptake, MTT, cell cycle, apoptosis, and scratch assays on… More > Graphic Abstract

    Targeted anti-tumor synergistic effects of Myc decoy oligodeoxynucleotides-loaded selenium nanostructure combined with chemoradiotherapy on LNCaP prostate cancer cells

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    Enhancing IoT Data Security with Lightweight Blockchain and Okamoto Uchiyama Homomorphic Encryption

    Mohanad A. Mohammed*, Hala B. Abdul Wahab

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.2, pp. 1731-1748, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030528

    Abstract Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention from global organizations and researchers due to its potential as a solution for centralized system challenges. Concurrently, the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the Fourth Industrial Revolution by enabling interconnected devices to offer innovative services, ultimately enhancing human lives. This paper presents a new approach utilizing lightweight blockchain technology, effectively reducing the computational burden typically associated with conventional blockchain systems. By integrating this lightweight blockchain with IoT systems, substantial reductions in implementation time and computational complexity can be achieved. Moreover, the paper proposes the utilization of the Okamoto Uchiyama encryption algorithm, renowned for… More >

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    REVIEW

    The bacterial small RNAs: The new biomarkers of oral microbiota-associated cancers and diseases

    MENGYING MAO1,2,3,#, TING DONG1,2,3,#, YANJING LIANG3,4, KEYONG YUAN1,2,3, QIAOQIAO JIN1,2,3, PENGFEI ZHANG1,2,3, ZHENGWEI HUANG1,2,3,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.10, pp. 2187-2193, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.042357

    Abstract The oral microbiota is a vital part of the human microbiota that functions in various physiological processes and is highly relevant to cancers and other diseases. With the alterations of host immune competence, the homeostatic balance existing between the oral microbiota and host may be disturbed and result in the development of diseases. Numerous observations have suggested that small RNAs are key regulators of bacterial pathogenesis and bacteria-host interactions. Further, bacterial small RNAs are considered to be promising biomarkers for the development of novel, and efficacious therapies for oral dysbiosis. Mechanistic insights into how oral pathogens communicate with other bacteria… More > Graphic Abstract

    The bacterial small RNAs: The new biomarkers of oral microbiota-associated cancers and diseases

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    REVIEW

    Cellular and molecular insights into microbiota-mitochondria interplay, therapeutic biomarkers and interventional approaches in COVID-19: A review

    VIBHAV VARSHNEY1,*, PRASHANT SINGH KUSHWAH2, NEETU AGRAWAL1, AHSAS GOYAL1,*, GOVIND SINGH2

    BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.10, pp. 2141-2149, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.030853

    Abstract The persistent global pandemic, COVID-19, stems from the pathogenic influence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), yielding an unprecedented worldwide crisis. With reference to a WHO report, the count of COVID-19 cases had exceeded 754 million by February 03, 2023. Intriguingly, emerging research has spotlighted the intricate interplay of gut microbiota and mitochondrial entities, acting as potent immunomodulatory factors at the cellular and molecular levels. This interconnection operates through a series of dynamic mechanisms. SARS-CoV-2 infection perturbs the delicate equilibrium of gut microbiota, leading to dysbiosis—a signature biomarker. This imbalance is intrinsically linked to exacerbated COVID-19 progression. Mechanistically,… More >

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