Chenxi Xiu^1,2,*, Xihua Chu², Ao Mei¹, Liangfei Gong¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-39, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.073193 - 09 December 2025

Abstract Granular materials exhibit complex macroscopic mechanical behaviors closely related to their micro-scale microstructural features. Traditional macroscopic phenomenological elasto-plastic models, however, usually have complex formulations and lack explicit relations to these microstructural features. To avoid these limitations, this study proposes a micromechanics-based softening hyperelastic model for granular materials, integrating softening hyperelasticity with microstructural insights to capture strain softening, critical state, and strain localization behaviors. The model has two key advantages: (1) a clear conceptualization, straightforward formulation, and ease of numerical implementation (via Abaqus UMAT subroutine in this study); (2) explicit incorporation of micro-scale features (e.g., contact… More >

Agit Amrullah, Ferda Ernawan^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-16, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069229 - 09 December 2025

Abstract This paper proposes a tamper detection technique for semi-fragile watermarking using Quantization-based Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) for tamper localization. In this study, the proposed embedding strategy is investigated by experimental tests over the diagonal order of the DCT coefficients. The cover image is divided into non-overlapping blocks of size 8 × 8 pixels. The DCT is applied to each block, and the coefficients are arranged using a zig-zag pattern within the block. In this study, the low-frequency coefficients are selected to examine the impact of the imperceptibility score and tamper detection accuracy. High accuracy of… More >

Bin Zhang¹, En-Cheng Liou^2,*, Yi-Chih Tung³, Muhammad Usman^2,4, Chiung-An Chen^2,4, Chao-Shun Yang^2,4

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.2, pp. 2551-2571, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.072471 - 26 November 2025

Abstract Indoor localization is a fundamental requirement for future 6G Intelligent Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems, enabling precise navigation in environments where Global Positioning System (GPS) signals are unavailable. Existing methods, such as map-based navigation or site-specific fingerprinting, often require intensive data collection and lack generalization capability across different buildings, thereby limiting scalability. This study proposes a cross-site, map-free indoor localization framework that uses low-frequency sub-1 GHz radio signals and a Transformer-based neural network for robust positioning without prior environmental knowledge. The Transformer’s self-attention mechanisms allow it to capture spatial correlations among anchor nodes, facilitating accurate… More >

Bo Yang^1,2, Yu Zhou³, Jiawei Tian^4,*, Xiang Zhang², Fupei Guo², Shan Liu^5,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.2, pp. 2253-2276, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.072031 - 26 November 2025

Abstract Accurate calibration of surgical instruments and ultrasound probes is essential for achieving high precision in image guided minimally invasive procedures. However, existing methods typically treat the calibration of the needle tip and the ultrasound probe as two independent processes, lacking an integrated calibration mechanism, which often leads to cumulative errors and reduced spatial consistency. To address this challenge, we propose a joint calibration model that unifies the calibration of the surgical needle tip and the ultrasound probe within a single coordinate system. The method formulates the calibration process through a series of mathematical models and… More >

Zehui Qi, Sixing Wu^*, Jianbin Li

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3739-3766, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067180 - 23 September 2025

Abstract False Data Injection Attacks (FDIAs) pose a critical security threat to modern power grids, corrupting state estimation and enabling malicious control actions that can lead to severe consequences, including cascading failures, large-scale blackouts, and significant economic losses. While detecting attacks is important, accurately localizing compromised nodes or measurements is even more critical, as it enables timely mitigation, targeted response, and enhanced system resilience beyond what detection alone can offer. Existing research typically models topological features using fixed structures, which can introduce irrelevant information and affect the effectiveness of feature extraction. To address this limitation, this… More >

Zhuoqun Xia¹, Hangyu Hu¹, Wenjing Li^2,3, Qisheng Jiang¹, Lan Pu¹, Yicong Shu¹, Arun Kumar Sangaiah^4,5,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.2, pp. 2683-2683, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.069871 - 31 August 2025

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Qiang Gao¹, Lei Shen^1,*, Jiaming Shi², Xinfa Gu², Shanyun Gu¹, Yuwei Ge¹, Yang Xie¹, Xiaoqiong Zhu¹, Baoguo Zang¹, Ming Zhang¹, Muhammad Shahzad Nazir², Jie Ji²

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.7, pp. 2767-2800, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.065600 - 27 June 2025

Abstract The rapid proliferation of renewable energy integration and escalating grid operational complexity have intensified demands for resilient self-healing mechanisms in modern power systems. Conventional approaches relying on static models and heuristic rules exhibit limitations in addressing dynamic fault propagation and multi-modal data fusion. This study proposes a Transformer-enhanced intelligent microgrid self-healing framework that synergizes large language models (LLMs) with adaptive optimization, achieving three key innovations: (1) A hierarchical attention mechanism incorporating grid impedance characteristics for spatiotemporal feature extraction, (2) Dynamic covariance estimation Kalman filtering with wavelet packet energy entropy thresholds (Daubechies-4 basis, 6-level decomposition), and… More >

Ye Zeng^1,*, Bingmei M. FU^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.6, pp. 925-930, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.065879 - 24 June 2025

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Trong Hieu Luu¹, Phan Nguyen Ky Phuc², Quang Hieu Ngo^1,*, Thanh Tam Nguyen³, Huu Cuong Nguyen¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 5643-5656, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064007 - 19 May 2025

Abstract This study presents a drone-based aerial imaging method for automated rice seedling detection and counting in paddy fields. Utilizing a drone equipped with a high-resolution camera, images are captured 14 days post-sowing at a consistent altitude of six meters, employing autonomous flight for uniform data acquisition. The approach effectively addresses the distinct growth patterns of both single and clustered rice seedlings at this early stage. The methodology follows a two-step process: first, the GoogleNet deep learning network identifies the location and center points of rice plants. Then, the U-Net deep learning network performs classification and… More >

Yuhang Li¹, Li Sun¹, Tao Wang¹, Bingjun Yu², Zhihong Gao³, Xiaochun Shu¹, Tengyue Yan¹, Weibing Zhuang^1,2,*, Zhong Wang^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.4, pp. 1211-1223, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063647 - 30 April 2025

Abstract bHLH transcription factors, widely exist in various plants, and are vital for the growth and development of these plants. Among them, many have been implicated in anthocyanin biosynthesis across various plants. In the present study, a PdbHLH57 gene, belonging to the bHLH IIIf group, was characterized, which was isolated and cloned from the colored-leaf poplar ‘Zhongshancaiyun’ (ZSCY). The cDNA sequence of PdbHLH57 was 1887 base pairs, and the protein encoded by PdbHLH57 had 628 amino acids, the isoelectric point and molecular weight of which were 6.26 and 69.75 kDa, respectively. Through bioinformatics analysis, PdbHLH57 has been classified… More >