Mir Majid Etghani¹, Homayoun Boodaghi^2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.11, pp. 4385-4474, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.070668 - 27 October 2025

Abstract Energy system optimization has become crucial for enhancing efficiency and environmental sustainability. This comprehensive review examines the synergistic application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Taguchi methods in optimizing diverse energy systems. While previous reviews have focused on these methods separately, this paper presents the first integrated analysis of both approaches across multiple energy applications. We systematically analyze their implementation in: Internal combustion engines, Thermal energy storage systems, Solar energy systems, Wind and tidal turbines, Heat exchangers, and hybrid energy systems. Our findings reveal that ANN models consistently achieve prediction accuracies exceeding 90% when compared More > Graphic Abstract

Sijia Zhu¹, Yuhan Li², Prasanalakshmi Balaji^3,*, Akila Thiyagarajan³, Rajanikanth Aluvalu⁴, Zhe Liu^5,6,7,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.2, pp. 2099-2121, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.068734 - 31 August 2025

Abstract While interval-valued picture fuzzy sets (IvPFSs) provide a powerful tool for modeling uncertainty and ambiguity in various fields, existing divergence measures for IvPFSs remain limited and often produce counterintuitive results. To address these shortcomings, this paper introduces two novel divergence measures for IvPFSs, inspired by the Jensen-Shannon divergence. The fundamental properties of the proposed measures—non-degeneracy, symmetry, triangular inequality, and boundedness—are rigorously proven. Comparative analyses with existing measures are conducted through specific cases and numerical examples, clearly demonstrating the advantages of our approach. Furthermore, we apply the new divergence measures to develop an enhanced interval-valued picture More >

Surender Singh^1,2,*, Naveen Bilandi^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.1, pp. 489-509, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.065101 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) is essential for continuous health monitoring. However, they face energy efficiency challenges due to the low power consumption of sensor nodes. Current WBAN routing protocols face limitations in strategically minimizing energy consumption during the retrieval of vital health parameters. Efficient network traffic management remains a challenge, with existing approaches often resulting in increased delay and reduced throughput. Additionally, insufficient attention has been paid to enhancing channel capacity to maintain signal strength and mitigate fading effects under dynamic and robust operating scenarios. Several routing strategies and procedures have been developed to… More >

Sandra Gajević¹, Slavica Miladinović¹, Jelena Jovanović¹, Onur Güler², Serdar Özkaya², Blaža Stojanović^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 4341-4361, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.065645 - 30 July 2025

Abstract This paper presents an investigation of the tribological performance of AA2024–B₄C composites, with a specific focus on the influence of reinforcement and processing parameters. In this study three input parameters were varied: B₄C weight percentage, milling time, and normal load, to evaluate their effects on two output parameters: wear loss and the coefficient of friction. AA2024 alloy was used as the matrix alloy, while B₄C particles were used as reinforcement. Due to the high hardness and wear resistance of B₄C, the optimized composite shows strong potential for use in aerospace structural elements and automotive brake components. The… More >

Muhammad Amad Sarwar^1,*, Yuezheng Gong¹, Sarah A. Alzakari², Amel Ali Alhussan²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 3523-3555, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.066356 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Global security threats have motivated organizations to adopt robust and reliable security systems to ensure the safety of individuals and assets. Biometric authentication systems offer a strong solution. However, choosing the best security system requires a structured decision-making framework, especially in complex scenarios involving multiple criteria. To address this problem, we develop a novel quantum spherical fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (QSF-TOPSIS) methodology, integrating quantum mechanics principles and fuzzy theory. The proposed approach enhances decision-making accuracy, handles uncertainty, and incorporates criteria relationships. Criteria weights are determined using spherical fuzzy sets,… More >

Shuqiao Liu¹, Zhao Zhang^2,*, Hongyan Zhou¹, Xuebo Chen¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 929-948, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057319 - 03 January 2025

Abstract This study examines the effectiveness of artificial intelligence techniques in generating high-quality environmental data for species introductory site selection systems. Combining Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis data with Variation Autoencoder (VAE) and Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) the network framework model (SAE-GAN), is proposed for environmental data reconstruction. The model combines two popular generative models, GAN and VAE, to generate features conditional on categorical data embedding after SWOT Analysis. The model is capable of generating features that resemble real feature distributions and adding sample factors to more accurately track individual sample data. Reconstructed data is… More >

Elif Çaloğlu Büyükselçuk^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 715-746, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.052509 - 18 July 2024

Abstract Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) service providers have become increasingly important in the manufacturing industry due to their ability to gather and process vast amounts of data from connected devices, enabling manufacturers to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. These platforms provide manufacturers with real-time visibility into their production processes and supply chains, allowing them to optimize operations and make informed decisions. In addition, IIoT service providers can help manufacturers create new revenue streams through the development of innovative products and services and enable them to leverage the benefits of emerging technologies… More >

Kenian Wang^1,2,*, Yuan Hong^1,2, Chunxiao Li²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 1123-1142, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.052088 - 18 July 2024

Abstract With the exponential increase in information security risks, ensuring the safety of aircraft heavily relies on the accurate performance of risk assessment. However, experts possess a limited understanding of fundamental security elements, such as assets, threats, and vulnerabilities, due to the confidentiality of airborne networks, resulting in cognitive uncertainty. Therefore, the Pythagorean fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is proposed to address the expert cognitive uncertainty during information security risk assessment for airborne networks. First, Pythagorean fuzzy AHP is employed to construct an index system… More >

Yue Yang¹, Jiarui Zheng¹, Long Cheng^1,*, Yongnan Zhu², Hao Wu²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.3, pp. 703-728, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.044721 - 27 February 2024

Abstract To effectively quantify the impact of distributed photovoltaic (PV) access on the distribution network, this paper proposes a comprehensive evaluation method of distributed PV grid connection combining subjective and objective combination of assignment and technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS)—rank sum ratio (RSR) (TOPSIS-RSR) method. Based on the traditional distribution network evaluation system, a comprehensive evaluation system has been constructed. It fully considers the new development requirements of distributed PV access on the environmental friendliness and absorptive capacity of the distribution grid and comprehensively reflects the impact of distributed PV… More >

Peichen Zhao¹, Qi Yue^2,*, Zhibin Deng³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.1, pp. 849-873, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.037090 - 29 April 2023

Abstract In previous research on two-sided matching (TSM) decision, agents’ preferences were often given in the form of exact values of ordinal numbers and linguistic phrase term sets. Nowdays, the matching agent cannot perform the exact evaluation in the TSM situations due to the great fuzziness of human thought and the complexity of reality. Probability hesitant fuzzy sets, however, have grown in popularity due to their advantages in communicating complex information. Therefore, this paper develops a TSM decision-making approach with multi-attribute probability hesitant fuzzy sets and unknown attribute weight information. The agent attribute weight vector should… More >