Muhammad Irshad Nazeer^1,2,*, Ghulam Ali Mallah¹, Raheel Ahmed Memon²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.29, No.2, pp. 633-648, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.017771

Abstract Network Coding is a potential technology for the future wireless communications and Internet of Things (IoT) as it reduces the number of transmissions and offers energy efficiency. It is vulnerable to threat and attack that can harm intermediate nodes. Indeed, it exhibits an ability to incorporate security of transmitted data, yet a lot of work needs to be done to provide a safeguard from threats. The purpose of this study is to strengthen the existing Network Coding scheme with a set of generic requirements for Network Coding Protocols by adopting system models and a Genetic Algorithm based cryptosystem. A hybrid… More >

Shabir Ahmad¹, Jehad Ali², Faisal Jamil³, Taeg Keun Whangbo¹, DoHyeun Kim^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.69, No.1, pp. 1271-1288, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.017773

Abstract Smart cities have different contradicting goals having no apparent solution. The selection of the appropriate solution, which is considered the best compromise among the candidates, is known as complex problem-solving. Smart city administrators face different problems of complex nature, such as optimal energy trading in microgrids and optimal comfort index in smart homes, to mention a few. This paper proposes a novel architecture to offer complex problem solutions as a service (CPSaaS) based on predictive model optimization and optimal task orchestration to offer solutions to different problems in a smart city. Predictive model optimization uses a machine learning module and… More >

Seerat Saleem¹, Naveed Ul Mushtaq¹, Wasifa Hafiz Shah¹, Aadil Rasool¹, Khalid Rehman Hakeem^2,*, Reiaz Ul Rehman^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.90, No.5, pp. 1363-1385, 2021, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2021.014826

Abstract Abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, cold, nutrient deficiency, excess salt and hazardous metals can hamper plantgrowth and development. Intensive agriculture of only a few major staple food crops that are sensitive and intolerant to environmental stresses has led to an agrarian crisis. On the other hand, nutritionally rich, gluten free and stress tolerant plants like millets are neglected and underutilized. Millets sustain about one-third of the world’s population and show exceptional tolerance to various abiotic and biotic stresses. Millets are C4 plants that are adapted to marginal and dry lands of arid and semi-arid regions, and survive low rainfall… More >

Yang Liu¹, Shan Zhao^1,*, Wenhan Chen¹, Xuran Ge¹, Fang Liu², Shuo Li³, Nong Xiao¹

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.38, No.3, pp. 393-409, 2021, DOI:10.32604/csse.2021.017224

Abstract Edge storage stores the data directly at the data collection point, and does not need to transmit the collected data to the storage central server through the network. It is a critical technology that supports applications such as edge computing and 5G network applications, with lower network communication overhead, lower interaction delay and lower bandwidth cost. However, with the explosion of data and higher real-time requirements, the traditional Internet of Things (IoT) storage architecture cannot meet the requirements of low latency and large capacity. Non-volatile memory (NVM) presents new possibilities regarding this aspect. This paper classifies the different storage architectures… More >

Pengfei Gong^1,2, Qun Wang^2,*, Junjun Zhu³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.29, No.1, pp. 31-42, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.017695

Abstract This study analyzed in-depth investigation reports for 418 traffic accidents with at least five deaths (TALFDs) in China from 2016 to 2019. Statistical analysis methods including hierarchical cluster analysis were employed to examine the distribution characteristics of these accidents. Accidents were found to be concentrated in July and August, and the distribution over the seven days of the week was relatively uniform; only Sunday had a higher number of accidents and deaths. In terms of 24-hour distribution, the one-hour periods with the most accidents and deaths were 8:00–9:00, 10:00–11:00, 14:00–15:00, and 18:00–19:00. Tibet, Qinghai, and Ningxia had the highest death… More >

A. Daniel^*, K.M. Baalamurugan, Vijay Ramalingam, KP Arjun

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.29, No.1, pp. 233-246, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.016405

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) concepts are currently combined to improve data transmission based on sensors in near future applications. Since IoT devices exist in WSN with built-in batteries, power efficiency is a challenge that must be resolved. Clustering and routing are effectively treated as methods for reducing the dissipation of energy and maximising WSN IoT support life. This paper presents the new Energy Aware Adaptive Fuzzy neuro clustering with the WSN assisted IoT algorithm EAANFC-MR. EAANFC-MR is proposed for two main stages, clustering and multihop routing on the basis of EAANFCs. For selecting… More >

Sadman Ahmed¹, Mohammad Monirujjaman Khan^1,*, Roobaea Alroobaea², Mehedi Masud²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.29, No.1, pp. 43-54, 2021, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2021.015914

Abstract Physiotherapy is important to people with arthritis, and physiotherapists help them to resume or continue active, independent lives at home and work. Physiotherapy addresses many pain categories; however, this important treatment is still overlooked in Bangladesh, where many people suffer from physical pain. This study presents a multi-feature web-based physiotherapy application. A user can register as a doctor or patient via email or phone using the web application. A therapist’s information is verified manually by a system administrator. Using the application, patients can select a variety of features for treatment. Patients can watch physiotherapy video tutorials, find a physiotherapy clinic… More >

Mohammed Mujib Alshahrani^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.3, pp. 3235-3254, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.015310

Abstract The term IoT refers to the interconnection and exchange of data among devices/sensors. IoT devices are often small, low cost, and have limited resources. The IoT issues and challenges are growing increasingly. Security and privacy issues are among the most important concerns in IoT applications, such as smart buildings. Remote cybersecurity attacks are the attacks which do not require physical access to the IoT networks, where the attacker can remotely access and communicate with the IoT devices through a wireless communication channel. Thus, remote cybersecurity attacks are a significant threat. Emerging applications in smart environments such as smart buildings require… More >

Chungen Xu^1,*, Lin Mei¹, Jinxue Cheng², Yu Zhao¹, Cong Zuo³

Journal of Cyber Security, Vol.3, No.1, pp. 55-67, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jcs.2021.017217

Abstract With the rapid development of wireless communication technology, the Internet of Things is playing an increasingly important role in our everyday. The amount of data generated by sensor devices is increasing as a large number of connectable devices are deployed in many fields, including the medical, agricultural, and industrial areas. Uploading data to the cloud solves the problem of data overhead but results in privacy issues. Therefore, the question of how to manage the privacy of uploading data and make it available to be interconnected between devices is a crucial issue. In this paper, we propose a scheme that supports… More >

SUSANA PUNTARULO^1,2, PAULA MARIELA GONZÁLEZ^1,2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.45, No.4, pp. 813-821, 2021, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2021.015360

Abstract Environmental climate conditions could lead to an increasing global occurrence of microorganism blooms that synthesize toxins in the aquatic environments. These blooms could result in significantly toxic events. Responses of photosynthetic organisms to adverse environmental conditions implicate reactive oxygen species generation; but, due to the presence of a varied cellular antioxidant defense system and complex signaling networks, this oxidative stress could act as an important factor in the environmental adaptive processes. The objective of this review was to assess how some biotoxins are implicated in the generation of oxidative and nitrosative metabolic changes, not only in biotoxin-producing organisms but also… More >