Yuhan Xia¹, Xu Li¹, Ye Liu¹, Wenbo Zhou², Yiming Tang^1,3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 625-651, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.065358 - 09 June 2025

Abstract Applying domain knowledge in fuzzy clustering algorithms continuously promotes the development of clustering technology. The combination of domain knowledge and fuzzy clustering algorithms has some problems, such as initialization sensitivity and information granule weight optimization. Therefore, we propose a weighted kernel fuzzy clustering algorithm based on a relative density view (RDVWKFC). Compared with the traditional density-based methods, RDVWKFC can capture the intrinsic structure of the data more accurately, thus improving the initial quality of the clustering. By introducing a Relative Density based Knowledge Extraction Method (RDKM) and adaptive weight optimization mechanism, we effectively solve the… More >

Mingliang Deng¹, Zhao Zhang^1,*, Hongyan Zhou², Xuebo Chen²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.1, pp. 1189-1202, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064509 - 09 June 2025

Abstract To fully explore the potential features contained in power load data, an innovative short-term power load forecasting method that integrates data mining and deep learning techniques is proposed. Firstly, a density peak fast search algorithm optimized by time series weighting factors is used to cluster and analyze load data, accurately dividing subsets of data into different categories. Secondly, introducing convolutional block attention mechanism into the bidirectional gated recurrent unit (BiGRU) structure significantly enhances its ability to extract key features. On this basis, in order to make the model more accurately adapt to the dynamic changes… More >

Pham Huy Thong¹, Hoang Thi Canh^2,3,*, Luong Thi Hong Lan⁴, Nguyen Tuan Huy⁴, Nguyen Long Giang^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 5461-5485, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.065127 - 19 May 2025

Abstract Multi-view clustering is a critical research area in computer science aimed at effectively extracting meaningful patterns from complex, high-dimensional data that single-view methods cannot capture. Traditional fuzzy clustering techniques, such as Fuzzy C-Means (FCM), face significant challenges in handling uncertainty and the dependencies between different views. To overcome these limitations, we introduce a new multi-view fuzzy clustering approach that integrates picture fuzzy sets with a dual-anchor graph method for multi-view data, aiming to enhance clustering accuracy and robustness, termed Multi-view Picture Fuzzy Clustering (MPFC). In particular, the picture fuzzy set theory extends the capability to… More >

Hao Huang¹, Kongyu Yang^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 5373-5391, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063311 - 19 May 2025

Abstract Many existing immune detection algorithms rely on a large volume of labeled self-training samples, which are often difficult to obtain in practical scenarios, thus limiting the training of detection models. Furthermore, noise inherent in the samples can substantially degrade the detection accuracy of these algorithms. To overcome these challenges, we propose an immune generation algorithm that leverages clustering and a rebound mechanism for label propagation (LP-CRI). The dataset is randomly partitioned into multiple subsets, each of which undergoes clustering followed by label propagation and evaluation. The rebound mechanism assesses the model’s performance after propagation and More >

Huang Tan¹, Haibo Yu¹, Tianyang Chen¹, Hanjun Deng², Yetong Hu^3,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.5, pp. 1949-1973, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.062574 - 25 April 2025

Abstract With the increasing integration of emerging source-load types such as distributed photovoltaics, electric vehicles, and energy storage into distribution networks, the operational characteristics of these networks have evolved from traditional single-load centers to complex multi-source, multi-load systems. This transition not only increases the difficulty of effectively classifying distribution networks due to their heightened complexity but also renders traditional energy management approaches—primarily focused on economic objectives—insufficient to meet the growing demands for flexible scheduling and dynamic response. To address these challenges, this paper proposes an adaptive multi-objective energy management strategy that accounts for the distinct operational… More >

Wei Yang¹, Weicong Tan¹, Zhijian Zeng¹, Ren Li¹, Jie Qin¹, Yuting Xie¹, Yongjun Zhang², Runting Cheng², Dongliang Xiao^2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.5, pp. 1697-1713, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.060571 - 25 April 2025

Abstract The rapid development of electricity retail market has prompted an increasing number of electricity consumers to sign green electricity contracts with retail electricity companies, which poses greater challenges for the market service for green energy consumers. This study proposed a two-stage feature extraction approach for green energy consumers leveraging clustering and term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF–IDF) algorithms within a knowledge graph framework to provide an information basis that supports the green development of the retail electricity market. First, the multi-source heterogeneous data of green energy consumers under an actual market environment is systematically introduced and… More >

Weitao Ha¹, Sheng Gang², Yahya D. Navaei³, Abubakar S. Gezawa⁴, Yaser A. Nanehkaran^2,5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.2, pp. 3025-3057, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.061343 - 16 April 2025

Abstract Music recommendation systems are essential due to the vast amount of music available on streaming platforms, which can overwhelm users trying to find new tracks that match their preferences. These systems analyze users’ emotional responses, listening habits, and personal preferences to provide personalized suggestions. A significant challenge they face is the “cold start” problem, where new users have no past interactions to guide recommendations. To improve user experience, these systems aim to effectively recommend music even to such users by considering their listening behavior and music popularity. This paper introduces a novel music recommendation system… More >

Aadil Mushtaq Pandith¹, Manni Kumar², Naveen Kumar³, Nitin Goyal^4,*, Sachin Ahuja², Yonis Gulzar⁵, Rashi Rastogi⁶, Rupesh Gupta⁷

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.1, pp. 259-279, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062608 - 26 March 2025

Abstract Underwater wireless sensor networks (UWSNs) rely on data aggregation to streamline routing operations by merging information at intermediate nodes before transmitting it to the sink. However, many existing data aggregation techniques are designed exclusively for static networks and fail to reflect the dynamic nature of underwater environments. Additionally, conventional multi-hop data gathering techniques often lead to energy depletion problems near the sink, commonly known as the energy hole issue. Moreover, cluster-based aggregation methods face significant challenges such as cluster head (CH) failures and collisions within clusters that degrade overall network performance. To address these limitations,… More >

Zhen Yang¹, Yifan Liu^1,2,*, Fan Feng³, Yi Liu³, Zhenpeng Liu^1,3

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.1, pp. 357-380, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.060709 - 26 March 2025

Abstract Federated learning is a machine learning framework designed to protect privacy by keeping training data on clients’ devices without sharing private data. It trains a global model through collaboration between clients and the server. However, the presence of data heterogeneity can lead to inefficient model training and even reduce the final model’s accuracy and generalization capability. Meanwhile, data scarcity can result in suboptimal cluster distributions for few-shot clients in centralized clustering tasks, and standalone personalization tasks may cause severe overfitting issues. To address these limitations, we introduce a federated learning dual optimization model based on… More >

Jeng-Shyang Pan^1,2,3, Mengfei Zhang¹, Shu-Chuan Chu^2,*, Xingsi Xue⁴, Václav Snášel⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.1, pp. 475-496, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.060170 - 26 March 2025

Abstract Data clustering is an essential technique for analyzing complex datasets and continues to be a central research topic in data analysis. Traditional clustering algorithms, such as K-means, are widely used due to their simplicity and efficiency. This paper proposes a novel Spiral Mechanism-Optimized Phasmatodea Population Evolution Algorithm (SPPE) to improve clustering performance. The SPPE algorithm introduces several enhancements to the standard Phasmatodea Population Evolution (PPE) algorithm. Firstly, a Variable Neighborhood Search (VNS) factor is incorporated to strengthen the local search capability and foster population diversity. Secondly, a position update model, incorporating a spiral mechanism, is… More >