Ramadan Abdul-Rashid¹, Mohd Amiruddin Abd Rahman^1,*, Abdulaziz Yagoub Barnawi²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.3, pp. 3213-3250, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.066589 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Accurate time synchronization is fundamental to the correct and efficient operation of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), especially in security-critical, time-sensitive applications. However, most existing protocols degrade substantially under malicious interference. We introduce iSTSP, an Intelligent and Secure Time Synchronization Protocol that implements a four-stage defense pipeline to ensure robust, precise synchronization even in hostile environments: (1) trust preprocessing that filters node participation using behavioral trust scoring; (2) anomaly isolation employing a lightweight autoencoder to detect and excise malicious nodes in real time; (3) reliability-weighted consensus that prioritizes high-trust nodes during time aggregation; and (4) convergence-optimized synchronization… More >

Valentin Stangaciu^*, Mihai-Vladimir Ghimpau, Adrian-Gabriel Sztanarec

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3213-3229, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068844 - 23 September 2025

Abstract Along with process control, perception represents the main function performed by the Edge Layer of an Internet of Things (IoT) network. Many of these networks implement various applications where the response time does not represent an important parameter. However, in critical applications, this parameter represents a crucial aspect. One important sensing device used in IoT designs is the accelerometer. In most applications, the response time of the embedded driver software handling this device is generally not analysed and not taken into account. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of a predictable real-time More >

David S. Bhatti^1,*, Annas W. Malik², Haeung Choi¹, Ki-Il Kim^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.1, pp. 2157-2177, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068360 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Traditional chaotic maps struggle with narrow chaotic ranges and inefficiencies, limiting their use for lightweight, secure image encryption in resource-constrained Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). We propose the SPCM, a novel one-dimensional discontinuous chaotic system integrating polynomial and sine functions, leveraging a piecewise function to achieve a broad chaotic range () and a high Lyapunov exponent (5.04). Validated through nine benchmarks, including standard randomness tests, Diehard tests, and Shannon entropy (3.883), SPCM demonstrates superior randomness and high sensitivity to initial conditions. Applied to image encryption, SPCM achieves 0.152582 s (39% faster than some techniques) and 433.42 More >

Peng Zhou^1,2, Wei Chen¹, Bingyu Cao^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 5337-5360, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.065561 - 30 July 2025

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), as a crucial component of the Internet of Things (IoT), are widely used in environmental monitoring, industrial control, and security surveillance. However, WSNs still face challenges such as inaccurate node clustering, low energy efficiency, and shortened network lifespan in practical deployments, which significantly limit their large-scale application. To address these issues, this paper proposes an Adaptive Chaotic Ant Colony Optimization algorithm (AC-ACO), aiming to optimize the energy utilization and system lifespan of WSNs. AC-ACO combines the path-planning capability of Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) with the dynamic characteristics of chaotic mapping and… More >

Muhammad Salman Qamar^1,*, Muhammad Fahad Munir²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 5463-5485, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064442 - 30 July 2025

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have emerged as crucial tools for real-time environmental monitoring through distributed sensor nodes (SNs). However, the operational lifespan of WSNs is significantly constrained by the limited energy resources of SNs. Current energy efficiency strategies, such as clustering, multi-hop routing, and data aggregation, face challenges, including uneven energy depletion, high computational demands, and suboptimal cluster head (CH) selection. To address these limitations, this paper proposes a hybrid methodology that optimizes energy consumption (EC) while maintaining network performance. The proposed approach integrates the Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy with Deterministic (LEACH-D) protocol using More >

Xiaogang Yuan^*, Huan Pei, Yanlin Wu

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 5555-5575, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063537 - 30 July 2025

Abstract In the complex environment of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), various malicious attacks have emerged, among which internal attacks pose particularly severe security risks. These attacks seriously threaten network stability, data transmission reliability, and overall performance. To effectively address this issue and significantly improve intrusion detection speed, accuracy, and resistance to malicious attacks, this research designs a Three-level Intrusion Detection Model based on Dynamic Trust Evaluation (TIDM-DTE). This study conducts a detailed analysis of how different attack types impact node trust and establishes node models for data trust, communication trust, and energy consumption trust by focusing… More >

Nimisha Rajput^1,#, Amit Kumar¹, Raghavendra Pal^1,#, Nishu Gupta^2,*, Mikko Uitto², Jukka Mäkelä²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 3839-3859, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.065903 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) play a critical role in automated border surveillance systems, where continuous monitoring is essential. However, limited energy resources in sensor nodes lead to frequent network failures and reduced coverage over time. To address this issue, this paper presents an innovative energy-efficient protocol based on deep Q-learning (DQN), specifically developed to prolong the operational lifespan of WSNs used in border surveillance. By harnessing the adaptive power of DQN, the proposed protocol dynamically adjusts node activity and communication patterns. This approach ensures optimal energy usage while maintaining high coverage, connectivity, and data accuracy. More >

Mehran Tarif¹, Mohammadhossein Homaei^2,*, Amir Mosavi^3,4,5

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.2, pp. 1791-1820, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063962 - 16 April 2025

Abstract Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs) are gaining popularity because of their potential uses in oceanography, seismic activity monitoring, environmental preservation, and underwater mapping. Yet, these networks are faced with challenges such as self-interference, long propagation delays, limited bandwidth, and changing network topologies. These challenges are coped with by designing advanced routing protocols. In this work, we present Under Water Fuzzy-Routing Protocol for Low power and Lossy networks (UWF-RPL), an enhanced fuzzy-based protocol that improves decision-making during path selection and traffic distribution over different network nodes. Our method extends RPL with the aid of fuzzy logic More >

Medhat A. Tawfeek^1,*, Ibrahim Alrashdi¹, Madallah Alruwaili², Fatma M. Talaat^3,4

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.2, pp. 2773-2792, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.061773 - 16 April 2025

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are one of the best technologies of the 21st century and have seen tremendous growth over the past decade. Much work has been put into its development in various aspects such as architectural attention, routing protocols, location exploration, time exploration, etc. This research aims to optimize routing protocols and address the challenges arising from conflicting objectives in WSN environments, such as balancing energy consumption, ensuring routing reliability, distributing network load, and selecting the shortest path. Many optimization techniques have shown success in achieving one or two objectives but struggle to achieve… More >

Xinrong Zhang¹, Bo Chang^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.3, pp. 5079-5095, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.059469 - 06 March 2025

Abstract In the RSSI-based positioning algorithm, regarding the problem of a great conflict between precision and cost, a low-power and low-cost synergic localization algorithm is proposed, where effective methods are adopted in each phase of the localization process and fully use the detective information in the network to improve the positioning precision and robustness. In the ranging period, the power attenuation factor is obtained through the wireless channel modeling, and the RSSI value is transformed into distance. In the positioning period, the preferred reference nodes are used to calculate coordinates. In the position optimization period, Taylor… More >