Kun Liu¹, Chen Bao^1,*, Sidong Liu²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.3, pp. 4451-4468, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.059053 - 06 March 2025

Abstract Large amounts of labeled data are usually needed for training deep neural networks in medical image studies, particularly in medical image classification. However, in the field of semi-supervised medical image analysis, labeled data is very scarce due to patient privacy concerns. For researchers, obtaining high-quality labeled images is exceedingly challenging because it involves manual annotation and clinical understanding. In addition, skin datasets are highly suitable for medical image classification studies due to the inter-class relationships and the inter-class similarities of skin lesions. In this paper, we propose a model called Coalition Sample Relation Consistency (CSRC),… More >

Thinh D. Le, Duong Q. Nguyen, Phuong D. Nguyen, H. Nguyen-Xuan^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.2, pp. 1459-1479, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.056753 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Research on reconstructing imperfect faces is a challenging task. In this study, we explore a data-driven approach using a pre-trained MICA (MetrIC fAce) model combined with 3D printing to address this challenge. We propose a training strategy that utilizes the pre-trained MICA model and self-supervised learning techniques to improve accuracy and reduce the time needed for 3D facial structure reconstruction. Our results demonstrate high accuracy, evaluated by the geometric loss function and various statistical measures. To showcase the effectiveness of the approach, we used 3D printing to create a model that covers facial wounds. The More >

Jiawei Tian¹, Yu Zhou¹, Xiaobing Chen², Salman A. AlQahtani³, Hongrong Chen⁴, Bo Yang^4,*, Siyu Lu⁴, Wenfeng Zheng^3,4,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.142, No.1, pp. 209-229, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.057032 - 17 December 2024

Abstract Two-dimensional endoscopic images are susceptible to interferences such as specular reflections and monotonous texture illumination, hindering accurate three-dimensional lesion reconstruction by surgical robots. This study proposes a novel end-to-end disparity estimation model to address these challenges. Our approach combines a Pseudo-Siamese neural network architecture with pyramid dilated convolutions, integrating multi-scale image information to enhance robustness against lighting interferences. This study introduces a Pseudo-Siamese structure-based disparity regression model that simplifies left-right image comparison, improving accuracy and efficiency. The model was evaluated using a dataset of stereo endoscopic videos captured by the Da Vinci surgical robot, comprising More >

Jianyong Wang¹, Mingliang Gao¹, Qilei Li², Hyunbum Kim³, Gwanggil Jeon^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 3561-3582, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058637 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Quantifying the number of individuals in images or videos to estimate crowd density is a challenging yet crucial task with significant implications for fields such as urban planning and public safety. Crowd counting has attracted considerable attention in the field of computer vision, leading to the development of numerous advanced models and methodologies. These approaches vary in terms of supervision techniques, network architectures, and model complexity. Currently, most crowd counting methods rely on fully supervised learning, which has proven to be effective. However, this approach presents challenges in real-world scenarios, where labeled data and ground-truth… More >

Isha Sood^*, Varsha Sharma

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2791-2818, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055463 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Ransomware has emerged as a critical cybersecurity threat, characterized by its ability to encrypt user data or lock devices, demanding ransom for their release. Traditional ransomware detection methods face limitations due to their assumption of similar data distributions between training and testing phases, rendering them less effective against evolving ransomware families. This paper introduces TLERAD (Transfer Learning for Enhanced Ransomware Attack Detection), a novel approach that leverages unsupervised transfer learning and co-clustering techniques to bridge the gap between source and target domains, enabling robust detection of both known and unknown ransomware variants. The proposed method More >

Laviza Falak Naz¹, Rohail Qamar^2,*, Raheela Asif¹, Muhammad Imran², Saad Ahmed³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.39, No.5, pp. 855-887, 2024, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.055074 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Domain shift is when the data used in training does not match the ones it will be applied to later on under similar conditions. Domain shift will reduce accuracy in results. To prevent this, domain adaptation is done, which adapts the pre-trained model to the target domain. In real scenarios, the availability of labels for target data is rare thus resulting in unsupervised domain adaptation. Herein, we propose an innovative approach where source-free domain adaptation models and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are integrated to improve the performance of computer vision or robotic vision-based systems in… More >

Fahim Nasir¹, Abdulghani Ali Ahmed^1,*, Mehmet Sabir Kiraz¹, Iryna Yevseyeva¹, Mubarak Saif²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1703-1728, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055192 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Integrating machine learning and data mining is crucial for processing big data and extracting valuable insights to enhance decision-making. However, imbalanced target variables within big data present technical challenges that hinder the performance of supervised learning classifiers on key evaluation metrics, limiting their overall effectiveness. This study presents a comprehensive review of both common and recently developed Supervised Learning Classifiers (SLCs) and evaluates their performance in data-driven decision-making. The evaluation uses various metrics, with a particular focus on the Harmonic Mean Score (F-1 score) on an imbalanced real-world bank target marketing dataset. The findings indicate… More >

Byeongcheon Lee¹, Sangmin Kim¹, Muazzam Maqsood², Jihoon Moon^3,*, Seungmin Rho^1,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1275-1300, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054826 - 15 October 2024

Abstract In the context of rapid digitization in industrial environments, how effective are advanced unsupervised learning models, particularly hybrid autoencoder models, at detecting anomalies in industrial control system (ICS) datasets? This study is crucial because it addresses the challenge of identifying rare and complex anomalous patterns in the vast amounts of time series data generated by Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which can significantly improve the reliability and safety of these systems. In this paper, we propose a hybrid autoencoder model, called ConvBiLSTM-AE, which combines convolutional neural network (CNN) and bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) to More >

Yujian Wang¹, Jianxun Zhang^1,*, Renhao Sun²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 533-548, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054644 - 15 October 2024

Abstract The effectiveness of facial expression recognition (FER) algorithms hinges on the model’s quality and the availability of a substantial amount of labeled expression data. However, labeling large datasets demands significant human, time, and financial resources. Although active learning methods have mitigated the dependency on extensive labeled data, a cold-start problem persists in small to medium-sized expression recognition datasets. This issue arises because the initial labeled data often fails to represent the full spectrum of facial expression characteristics. This paper introduces an active learning approach that integrates uncertainty estimation, aiming to improve the precision of facial… More >

Tianyu Wang^1,2, Kongyang Chen^2,3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 2297-2314, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.049964 - 08 July 2024

Abstract Crowdsourcing holds broad applications in information acquisition and dissemination, yet encounters challenges pertaining to data quality assessment and user reputation management. Reputation mechanisms stand as crucial solutions for appraising and updating participant reputation scores, thereby elevating the quality and dependability of crowdsourced data. However, these mechanisms face several challenges in traditional crowdsourcing systems: 1) platform security lacks robust guarantees and may be susceptible to attacks; 2) there exists a potential for large-scale privacy breaches; and 3) incentive mechanisms relying on reputation scores may encounter issues as reputation updates hinge on task demander evaluations, occasionally lacking… More >