Rana Zeeshan Ahamad¹, Abdul Rehman Javed^2,*, Shakir Mehmood³, Mohammad Zubair Khan⁴, Abdulfattah Noorwali⁵, Muhammad Rizwan⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.1, pp. 45-58, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.016082

Abstract Device to Device (D2D) communication is emerging as a new participant promising technology in 5G cellular networks to promote green energy networks. D2D communication can improve communication delays, spectral efficiency, system capacity, data off-loading, and many other fruitful scenarios where D2D can be implemented. Nevertheless, induction of D2D communication in reuse mode with the conventional cellular network can cause severe interference issues, which can significantly degrade network performance. To reap all the benefits of induction of D2D communication with conventional cellular communication, it is imperative to minimize interference’s detrimental effects. Efficient power control can minimize the negative effects of interference… More >

Habib Ullah Khan^1,*, Mohammad Kamel Alomari¹, Sulaiman Khan², Shah Nazir², Asif Qumer Gill³, Alanoud Ali Al-Maadid⁴, Zaki Khalid Abu-Shawish¹, Mostafa Kamal Hassan¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.1, pp. 1409-1428, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.016058

Abstract The revolution in Internet of Things (IoT)-based devices and applications has provided smart applications for humans. These applications range from healthcare to traffic-flow management, to communication devices, to smart security devices, and many others. In particular, government and private organizations are showing significant interest in IoT-enabled applications for smart homes. Despite the perceived benefits and interest, human safety is also a key concern. This research is aimed at systematically analyzing the available literature on smart homes and identifying areas of concern or risk with a view to supporting the design of safe and secure smart homes. For this systematic review… More >

Thavavel Vaiyapuri^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.1, pp. 487-503, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.015998

Abstract The era of the Internet of things (IoT) has marked a continued exploration of applications and services that can make people’s lives more convenient than ever before. However, the exploration of IoT services also means that people face unprecedented difficulties in spontaneously selecting the most appropriate services. Thus, there is a paramount need for a recommendation system that can help improve the experience of the users of IoT services to ensure the best quality of service. Most of the existing techniques—including collaborative filtering (CF), which is most widely adopted when building recommendation systems—suffer from rating sparsity and cold-start problems, preventing… More >

Shadi Nashwan^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.1, pp. 607-642, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.015597

Abstract The healthcare internet of things (IoT) system has dramatically reshaped this important industry sector. This system employs the latest technology of IoT and wireless medical sensor networks to support the reliable connection of patients and healthcare providers. The goal is the remote monitoring of a patient’s physiological data by physicians. Moreover, this system can reduce the number and expenses of healthcare centers, make up for the shortage of healthcare centers in remote areas, enable consultation with expert physicians around the world, and increase the health awareness of communities. The major challenges that affect the rapid deployment and widespread acceptance of… More >

Alaa Omran Almagrabi¹, Rashid Ali², Daniyal Alghazzawi¹, Abdullah AlBarakati¹, Tahir Khurshaid^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.1, pp. 359-376, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014753

Abstract The scope of the Internet of Things (IoT) applications varies from strategic applications, such as smart grids, smart transportation, smart security, and smart healthcare, to industrial applications such as smart manufacturing, smart logistics, smart banking, and smart insurance. In the advancement of the IoT, connected devices become smart and intelligent with the help of sensors and actuators. However, issues and challenges need to be addressed regarding the data reliability and protection for significant next-generation IoT applications like smart healthcare. For these next-generation applications, there is a requirement for far-reaching privacy and security in the IoT. Recently, blockchain systems have emerged… More >

S. Kalyani^*, A. Mary Sowjanya, K. Venkat Rao

Journal on Internet of Things, Vol.3, No.1, pp. 27-38, 2021, DOI:DOI:10.32604/jiot.2021.013163

Abstract Increased smart devices in various industries are creating numerous sensors in each of the equipment prompting the need for methods and models for sensor data. Current research proposes a systematic approach to analyze the data generated from sensors attached to industrial equipment. The methodology involves data cleaning, preprocessing, basics statistics, outlier, and anomaly detection. Present study presents the prediction of RUL by using various Machine Learning models like Regression, Polynomial Regression, Random Forest, Decision Tree, XG Boost. Hyper Parameter Optimization is performed to find the optimal parameters for each variable. In each of the model for RUL prediction RMSE, MAE… More >

NZ Jhanjhi¹, Mamoona Humayun^2,*, Saleh N. Almuayqil²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.37, No.3, pp. 361-380, 2021, DOI:10.32604/csse.2021.015206

Abstract The emergence of industry 4.0 stems from research that has received a great deal of attention in the last few decades. Consequently, there has been a huge paradigm shift in the manufacturing and production sectors. However, this poses a challenge for cybersecurity and highlights the need to address the possible threats targeting (various pillars of) industry 4.0. However, before providing a concrete solution certain aspect need to be researched, for instance, cybersecurity threats and privacy issues in the industry. To fill this gap, this paper discusses potential solutions to cybersecurity targeting this industry and highlights the consequences of possible attacks… More >

AMYLLY SANUELLY DA PAZ MARTINS¹, SAMARA BOMFIM GOMES CAMPOS², MARÍLIA OLIVEIRA FONSECA GOULART^1,2,3, FABIANA ANDRÉA MOURA^4,*

BIOCELL, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 461-481, 2021, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2021.014332

Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has a not yet completely defined aetiology and is characterized by a progressive chronic inflammation that involves nitroxidative stress and dysbiosis. Extraintestinal manifestations can occur and affect several organs, including the liver and bile ducts, joints, skin, eyes, and less frequently, the heart, brain, and kidneys, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality. These repercussions may be associated with the activity or severity of IBD. The present review proposes to report and analyse the participation of dysbiosis and nitroxidative stress in the genesis of extraintestinal manifestations, aiming to contribute… More >

YANFEI LI¹, LULU DAI², KE CAI², YINGKUI SONG², XIQING LIU^3,*

BIOCELL, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 685-694, 2021, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2021.013612

Abstract RPA3 (Replication Protein A3) (14 kD) is a part of the canonical heterotrimeric replication protein A complex (RPA/RP-A). This study aimed to explore the functional role of RPA3 and the mechanisms of its dysregulation in breast cancer. Data from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)-breast cancer patients and GSE75688 were utilized for gene expression and survival analysis. Breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231 and SK-BR-3 were used for in-vitro cell studies. Clonogenic assay and immunofluorescent staining of γ-H2AX were performed to examine radiation-induced cytotoxicity. Systemic correlation analysis was performed to identify potential transcription factors (TFs) regulating RPA3 expression. ChIP-qPCR and dual-luciferase assay… More >

Maryam Shafiq¹, Humaira Ashraf¹, Ata Ullah², Mehedi Masud³, Muhammad Azeem², N. Z. Jhanjhi^4,*, Mamoona Humayun⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.3, pp. 3505-3521, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.015533

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining attention because of its broad applicability, especially by integrating smart devices for massive communication during sensing tasks. IoT-assisted Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are suitable for various applications like industrial monitoring, agriculture, and transportation. In this regard, routing is challenging to find an efficient path using smart devices for transmitting the packets towards big data repositories while ensuring efficient energy utilization. This paper presents the Robust Cluster Based Routing Protocol (RCBRP) to identify the routing paths where less energy is consumed to enhances the network lifespan. The scheme is presented in six phases to… More >