Shuqin Zhang¹, Zihao Wang^1,*, Xinyu Su²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 5781-5809, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062080 - 19 May 2025

Abstract The methods of network attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, rendering traditional cybersecurity defense mechanisms insufficient to address novel and complex threats effectively. In recent years, artificial intelligence has achieved significant progress in the field of network security. However, many challenges and issues remain, particularly regarding the interpretability of deep learning and ensemble learning algorithms. To address the challenge of enhancing the interpretability of network attack prediction models, this paper proposes a method that combines Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM) and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). LGBM is employed to model anomalous fluctuations in various network indicators,… More >

Haydar Abdulameer Marhoon^1,2,*, Rafid Sagban^3,4, Atheer Y. Oudah^1,5, Saadaldeen Rashid Ahmed^6,7

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.3, pp. 4181-4218, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.058822 - 06 March 2025

Abstract In order to address the critical security challenges inherent to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), this paper presents a groundbreaking barrier-based machine learning technique. Vital applications like military operations, healthcare monitoring, and environmental surveillance increasingly deploy WSNs, recognizing the critical importance of effective intrusion detection in protecting sensitive data and maintaining operational integrity. The proposed method innovatively partitions the network into logical segments or virtual barriers, allowing for targeted monitoring and data collection that aligns with specific traffic patterns. This approach not only improves the diversit. There are more types of data in the training set,… More >

Kai Liu¹, Meizhao Liu¹, Ming Tang¹, Chen Zhang^2,*, Junwu Zhu^2,3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.2, pp. 2893-2908, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057074 - 17 February 2025

Abstract The prediction of power grid faults based on meteorological factors is of great significance to reduce economic losses caused by power grid faults. However, the existing methods fail to effectively extract key features and accurately predict fault types due to the complexity of meteorological factors and their nonlinear relationships. In response to these challenges, we propose the Feature-Enhanced XGBoost power grid fault prediction method (FE-XGBoost). Specifically, we first combine the gradient boosting decision tree and recursive feature elimination method to extract essential features from meteorological data. Then, we incorporate a piecewise linear chaotic map to More >

Nada Mohammed Murad¹, Adnan Yousif Dawod², Saadaldeen Rashid Ahmed^3,4,*, Ravi Sekhar⁵, Pritesh Shah⁵

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.40, pp. 1-27, 2025, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.058624 - 10 January 2025

Abstract This study introduces an innovative hybrid approach that integrates deep learning with blockchain technology to improve cybersecurity, focusing on network intrusion detection systems (NIDS). The main goal is to overcome the shortcomings of conventional intrusion detection techniques by developing a more flexible and robust security architecture. We use seven unique machine learning models to improve detection skills, emphasizing data quality, traceability, and transparency, facilitated by a blockchain layer that safeguards against data modification and ensures auditability. Our technique employs the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) to equilibrate the dataset, therefore mitigating prevalent class imbalance difficulties… More >

Adnan Ahmad, Zhao Li^*, Irfan Tariq, Zhengran He

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 729-749, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055768 - 03 January 2025

Abstract Micro-expressions (ME) recognition is a complex task that requires advanced techniques to extract informative features from facial expressions. Numerous deep neural networks (DNNs) with convolutional structures have been proposed. However, unlike DNNs, shallow convolutional neural networks often outperform deeper models in mitigating overfitting, particularly with small datasets. Still, many of these methods rely on a single feature for recognition, resulting in an insufficient ability to extract highly effective features. To address this limitation, in this paper, an Improved Dual-stream Shallow Convolutional Neural Network based on an Extreme Gradient Boosting Algorithm (IDSSCNN-XgBoost) is introduced for ME… More >

Abdul Ghafoor¹, Maria Latif², Shafaqat Ali^2,3,*, Muhammad Munir^4,*, Muhammad Naeem Sattar⁵, Mohammed Ali Alshehri⁶

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2683-2705, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.055898 - 30 November 2024

Abstract Heavy metal pollution in agricultural soils is a significant challenge for global food production and human health with the increasing industrialization and urbanization. There is a concern about introducing innovative techniques that are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and have the potential to alleviate metals, enhance crop growth, and protect plants against various environmental threats. For this, nanotechnology is one of the promising solutions having various applications in almost every field of life. This review explores various nano-based strategies that use nanoparticles (NPs) to lessen the harmful effects that heavy metals have on plants. Incorporated literature including published… More >

Milos Dobrojevic^1,4, Luka Jovanovic¹, Lepa Babic³, Miroslav Cajic⁵, Tamara Zivkovic⁶, Miodrag Zivkovic², Suresh Muthusamy⁷, Milos Antonijevic², Nebojsa Bacanin^2,4,8,9,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 4997-5027, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054459 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Cyberbullying is a form of harassment or bullying that takes place online or through digital devices like smartphones, computers, or tablets. It can occur through various channels, such as social media, text messages, online forums, or gaming platforms. Cyberbullying involves using technology to intentionally harm, harass, or intimidate others and may take different forms, including exclusion, doxing, impersonation, harassment, and cyberstalking. Unfortunately, due to the rapid growth of malicious internet users, this social phenomenon is becoming more frequent, and there is a huge need to address this issue. Therefore, the main goal of the research… More >

Md. Atiqur Rahman¹, Mustavi Ibne Masum¹, Khan Md Hasib², M. F. Mridha^3,*, Sultan Alfarhood⁴, Mejdl Safran^4,*, Dunren Che⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.3, pp. 2425-2448, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.050760 - 08 July 2024

Abstract Brain tumors pose a significant threat to human lives and have gained increasing attention as the tenth leading cause of global mortality. This study addresses the pressing issue of brain tumor classification using Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It focuses on distinguishing between Low-Grade Gliomas (LGG) and High-Grade Gliomas (HGG). LGGs are benign and typically manageable with surgical resection, while HGGs are malignant and more aggressive. The research introduces an innovative custom convolutional neural network (CNN) model, Glioma-CNN. GliomaCNN stands out as a lightweight CNN model compared to its predecessors. The research utilized the BraTS 2020 More >

Junjie Zhao, Diyuan Li^*, Jingtai Jiang, Pingkuang Luo

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 275-304, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.046960 - 16 April 2024

Abstract Traditional laboratory tests for measuring rock uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) are tedious and time-consuming. There is a pressing need for more effective methods to determine rock UCS, especially in deep mining environments under high in-situ stress. Thus, this study aims to develop an advanced model for predicting the UCS of rock material in deep mining environments by combining three boosting-based machine learning methods with four optimization algorithms. For this purpose, the Lead-Zinc mine in Southwest China is considered as the case study. Rock density, P-wave velocity, and point load strength index are used as input variables,… More > Graphic Abstract

Muhammad Armghan Latif¹, Zohaib Mushtaq², Saad Arif³, Sara Rehman⁴, Muhammad Farrukh Qureshi⁵, Nagwan Abdel Samee⁶, Maali Alabdulhafith^6,*, Yeong Hyeon Gu⁷, Mohammed A. Al-masni⁷

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.3, pp. 4225-4241, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047621 - 26 March 2024

Abstract Thyroid disorders represent a significant global health challenge with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism as two common conditions arising from dysfunction in the thyroid gland. Accurate and timely diagnosis of these disorders is crucial for effective treatment and patient care. This research introduces a comprehensive approach to improve the accuracy of thyroid disorder diagnosis through the integration of ensemble stacking and advanced feature selection techniques. Sequential forward feature selection, sequential backward feature elimination, and bidirectional feature elimination are investigated in this study. In ensemble learning, random forest, adaptive boosting, and bagging classifiers are employed. The effectiveness of… More >