Yih Bing Chu^*, Zhi Min Lim, Bryan Keane, Ping Hao Kong, Ahmed Rafat Elkilany, Osama Hisham Abusetta

Journal of Cyber Security, Vol.5, pp. 33-46, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jcs.2023.045422

Abstract The proliferation of digital payment methods facilitated by various online platforms and applications has led to a surge in financial fraud, particularly in credit card transactions. Advanced technologies such as machine learning have been widely employed to enhance the early detection and prevention of losses arising from potentially fraudulent activities. However, a prevalent approach in existing literature involves the use of extensive data sampling and feature selection algorithms as a precursor to subsequent investigations. While sampling techniques can significantly reduce computational time, the resulting dataset relies on generated data and the accuracy of the pre-processing machine learning models employed. Such… More >

Rufus Gikera^1,*, Jonathan Mwaura², Elizaphan Muuro³, Shadrack Mambo³

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.5, pp. 75-112, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jai.2023.043229

Abstract k-means is a popular clustering algorithm because of its simplicity and scalability to handle large datasets. However, one of its setbacks is the challenge of identifying the correct k-hyperparameter value. Tuning this value correctly is critical for building effective k-means models. The use of the traditional elbow method to help identify this value has a long-standing literature. However, when using this method with certain datasets, smooth curves may appear, making it challenging to identify the k-value due to its unclear nature. On the other hand, various internal validation indexes, which are proposed as a solution to this issue, may be… More >

Javed Rashid^1,2, Imran Khan¹, Irshad Ahmed Abbasi³, Muhammad Rizwan Saeed⁴, Mubbashar Saddique^5,*, Mohamed Abbas^6,7

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.3, pp. 3897-3920, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.040356

Abstract Many plant species have a startling degree of morphological similarity, making it difficult to split and categorize them reliably. Unknown plant species can be challenging to classify and segment using deep learning. While using deep learning architectures has helped improve classification accuracy, the resulting models often need to be more flexible and require a large dataset to train. For the sake of taxonomy, this research proposes a hybrid method for categorizing guava, potato, and java plum leaves. Two new approaches are used to form the hybrid model suggested here. The guava, potato, and java plum plant species have been successfully… More >

Hao Li, Jun Tang^*, Qingtao Pan, Jianjun Zhan, Songyang Lao

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.3, pp. 2835-2859, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.038670

Abstract No optimization algorithm can obtain satisfactory results in all optimization tasks. Thus, it is an effective way to deal with the problem by an ensemble of multiple algorithms. This paper proposes an ensemble of population-based metaheuristics (EPM) to solve single-objective optimization problems. The design of the EPM framework includes three stages: the initial stage, the update stage, and the final stage. The framework applies the transformation of the real and virtual population to balance the problem of exploration and exploitation at the population level and uses an elite strategy to communicate among virtual populations. The experiment tested two benchmark function… More >

B. Keerthi Samhitha^*, R. Subhashini

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.3, pp. 3125-3142, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.040643

Abstract Accurate and rapid detection of fish behaviors is critical to perceive health and welfare by allowing farmers to make informed management decisions about recirculating the aquaculture system while decreasing labor. The classic detection approach involves placing sensors on the skin or body of the fish, which may interfere with typical behavior and welfare. The progress of deep learning and computer vision technologies opens up new opportunities to understand the biological basis of this behavior and precisely quantify behaviors that contribute to achieving accurate management in precision farming and higher production efficacy. This study develops an intelligent fish behavior classification using… More >

Chun Sha^1,*, Chaohui Yue², Wenchen Wang³

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.17, No.5, pp. 369-381, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2023.027948

Abstract Convolution neural networks in deep learning can solve the problem of damage identification based on vibration acceleration. By combining multiple 1D DenseNet submodels, a new ensemble learning method is proposed to improve identification accuracy. 1D DenseNet is built using standard 1D CNN and DenseNet basic blocks, and the acceleration data obtained from multiple sampling points is brought into the 1D DenseNet training to generate submodels after offset sampling. When using submodels for damage identification, the voting method ideas in ensemble learning are used to vote on the results of each submodel, and then vote centrally. Finally, the cantilever damage problem… More >

Wen Yee Wong¹, Khairunnisa Hasikin^1,*, Anis Salwa Mohd Khairuddin², Sarah Abdul Razak³, Hanee Farzana Hizaddin⁴, Mohd Istajib Mokhtar⁵, Muhammad Mokhzaini Azizan⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.2, pp. 1361-1384, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.038045

Abstract A common difficulty in building prediction models with realworld environmental datasets is the skewed distribution of classes. There are significantly more samples for day-to-day classes, while rare events such as polluted classes are uncommon. Consequently, the limited availability of minority outcomes lowers the classifier’s overall reliability. This study assesses the capability of machine learning (ML) algorithms in tackling imbalanced water quality data based on the metrics of precision, recall, and F1 score. It intends to balance the misled accuracy towards the majority of data. Hence, 10 ML algorithms of its performance are compared. The classifiers included are AdaBoost, Support Vector… More >

Minh-Thanh Vo¹, Trang Nguyen², Tuong Le^3,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.2, pp. 1555-1568, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039334

Abstract The use of machine learning to predict student employability is important in order to analyse a student’s capability to get a job. Based on the results of this type of analysis, university managers can improve the employability of their students, which can help in attracting students in the future. In addition, learners can focus on the essential skills identified through this analysis during their studies, to increase their employability. An effective method called OPT-BAG (OPTimisation of BAGging classifiers) was therefore developed to model the problem of predicting the employability of students. This model can help predict the employability of students… More >

Youngeun An, Jimin Lee, EunSang Bak^*, Sungbum Pan^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.2, pp. 1817-1832, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039460

Abstract Emotion recognition based on facial expressions is one of the most critical elements of human-machine interfaces. Most conventional methods for emotion recognition using facial expressions use the entire facial image to extract features and then recognize specific emotions through a pre-trained model. In contrast, this paper proposes a novel feature vector extraction method using the Euclidean distance between the landmarks changing their positions according to facial expressions, especially around the eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth. Then, we apply a new classifier using an ensemble network to increase emotion recognition accuracy. The emotion recognition performance was compared with the conventional algorithms… More >

Omar Reyad^1,2, Hazem Ibrahim Shehata^1,3, Mohamed Esmail Karar^1,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.2, pp. 1689-1700, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039084

Abstract Falling is among the most harmful events older adults may encounter. With the continuous growth of the aging population in many societies, developing effective fall detection mechanisms empowered by machine learning technologies and easily integrable with existing healthcare systems becomes essential. This paper presents a new healthcare Internet of Health Things (IoHT) architecture built around an ensemble machine learning-based fall detection system (FDS) for older people. Compared to deep neural networks, the ensemble multi-stage random forest model allows the extraction of an optimal subset of fall detection features with minimal hyperparameters. The number of cascaded random forest stages is automatically… More >