Nuh Azginoglu^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.075834 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Breast cancer screening programs rely heavily on mammography for early detection; however, diagnostic performance is strongly affected by inter-reader variability, breast density, and the limitations of conventional computer-aided detection systems. Recent advances in deep learning have enabled more robust and scalable solutions for large-scale screening, yet a systematic comparison of modern object detection architectures on nationally representative datasets remains limited. This study presents a comprehensive quantitative comparison of prominent deep learning–based object detection architectures for Artificial Intelligence-assisted mammography analysis using the MammosighTR dataset, developed within the Turkish National Breast Cancer Screening Program. The dataset comprises… More >

Burhan Baraklı^1,*, Can Yüzkollar², Tuğrul Taşçı³, İbrahim Yıldırım²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.074292 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Salient object detection (SOD) models struggle to simultaneously preserve global structure, maintain sharp object boundaries, and sustain computational efficiency in complex scenes. In this study, we propose SPSALNet, a task-driven two-stage (macro–micro) architecture that restructures the SOD process around superpixel representations. In the proposed approach, a “split-and-enhance” principle, introduced to our knowledge for the first time in the SOD literature, hierarchically classifies superpixels and then applies targeted refinement only to ambiguous or error-prone regions. At the macro stage, the image is partitioned into content-adaptive superpixel regions, and each superpixel is represented by a high-dimensional region-level… More >

Suman Kunwar^*

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.8, pp. 39-49, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jai.2026.076674 - 22 January 2026

Abstract The rise in convenience packaging has led to generation of enormous waste, making efficient waste sorting crucial for sustainable waste management. To address this, we developed DWaste, a computer vision-powered platform designed for real-time waste sorting on resource-constrained smartphones and edge devices, including offline functionality. We benchmarked various image classification models (EfficientNetV2S/M, ResNet50/101, MobileNet) and object detection (YOLOv8n, YOLOv11n) including our purposed YOLOv8n-CBAM model using our annotated dataset designed for recycling. We found a clear trade-off between accuracy and resource consumption: the best classifier, EfficientNetV2S, achieved high accuracy (≈96%) but suffered from high latency More >

Xiang Luo¹, Yuxuan Peng², Renghong Xie¹, Peng Li³, Yuwen Qian^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.073700 - 12 January 2026

Abstract Deep learning has made significant progress in the field of oriented object detection for remote sensing images. However, existing methods still face challenges when dealing with difficult tasks such as multi-scale targets, complex backgrounds, and small objects in remote sensing. Maintaining model lightweight to address resource constraints in remote sensing scenarios while improving task completion for remote sensing tasks remains a research hotspot. Therefore, we propose an enhanced multi-scale feature extraction lightweight network EM-YOLO based on the YOLOv8s architecture, specifically optimized for the characteristics of large target scale variations, diverse orientations, and numerous small objects… More >

Yuanyuan Wang^1,*, Yemeng Zhu¹, Xiuchuan Chen¹, Tongtong Yin¹, Shiwei Su²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.072404 - 12 January 2026

Abstract To solve the false detection and missed detection problems caused by various types and sizes of defects in the detection of steel surface defects, similar defects and background features, and similarities between different defects, this paper proposes a lightweight detection model named multiscale edge and squeeze-and-excitation attention detection network (MSESE), which is built upon the You Only Look Once version 11 nano (YOLOv11n). To address the difficulty of locating defect edges, we first propose an edge enhancement module (EEM), apply it to the process of multiscale feature extraction, and then propose a multiscale edge enhancement… More >

Dao Phuc Minh Huy¹, Gia Nhu Nguyen¹, Dac-Nhuong Le^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.070948 - 12 January 2026

Abstract Online examinations have become a dominant assessment mode, increasing concerns over academic integrity. To address the critical challenge of detecting cheating behaviours, this study proposes a hybrid deep learning approach that combines visual detection and temporal behaviour classification. The methodology utilises object detection models—You Only Look Once (YOLOv12), Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (RCNN), and Single Shot Detector (SSD) MobileNet—integrated with classification models such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (Bi-GRU), and CNN-LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory). Two distinct datasets were used: the Online Exam Proctoring (EOP) dataset from Michigan State University and… More >

Nghia Dinh¹, Vinh Truong Hoang^1,*, Viet-Tuan Le¹, Kiet Tran-Trung¹, Ha Duong Thi Hong¹, Bay Nguyen Van¹, Hau Nguyen Trung¹, Thien Ho Huong¹, Kittikhun Meethongjan^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069587 - 12 January 2026

Abstract Ensuring the reliability of power transmission networks depends heavily on the early detection of faults in key components such as insulators, which serve both mechanical and electrical functions. Even a single defective insulator can lead to equipment breakdown, costly service interruptions, and increased maintenance demands. While unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) enable rapid and cost-effective collection of high-resolution imagery, accurate defect identification remains challenging due to cluttered backgrounds, variable lighting, and the diverse appearance of faults. To address these issues, we introduce a real-time inspection framework that integrates an enhanced YOLOv10 detector with a Hybrid Quantum-Enhanced More >

Zhuangqiang Wen¹, Min Zhang², Zhekun Shou^3,*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.071300 - 08 January 2026

Abstract Roadbed disease detection is essential for maintaining road functionality. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) enables non-destructive detection without drilling. However, current identification often relies on manual inspection, which requires extensive experience, suffers from low efficiency, and is highly subjective. As the results are presented as radar images, image processing methods can be applied for fast and objective identification. Deep learning-based approaches now offer a robust solution for automated roadbed disease detection. This study proposes an enhanced Faster Region-based Convolutional Neural Networks (R-CNN) framework integrating ResNet-50 as the backbone and two-dimensional discrete Fourier spectrum transformation (2D-DFT) for… More >

Hua-Qin Wu^1,2, Hao Yan^1,2, Hong Zhang^1,2,*, Shun-Wu Xu^1,2, Feng-Yu Gao^1,2, Zhao-Wen Chen^1,2

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.070589 - 08 January 2026

Abstract In industrial manufacturing, efficient surface defect detection is crucial for ensuring product quality and production safety. Traditional inspection methods are often slow, subjective, and prone to errors, while classical machine vision techniques struggle with complex backgrounds and small defects. To address these challenges, this study proposes an improved YOLOv11 model for detecting defects on hot-rolled steel strips using the NEU-DET dataset. Three key improvements are introduced in the proposed model. First, a lightweight Guided Attention Feature Module (GAFM) is incorporated to enhance multi-scale feature fusion, allowing the model to better capture and integrate semantic and… More >

Zhonghao Wang^1,2, Xin Liu^1,2,*, Changhua Yue³, Haiwen Yuan⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-23, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.071813 - 09 December 2025

Abstract To address critical challenges in nighttime ship detection—high small-target missed detection (over 20%), insufficient lightweighting, and limited generalization due to scarce, low-quality datasets—this study proposes a systematic solution. First, a high-quality Night-Ships dataset is constructed via CycleGAN-based day-night transfer, combined with a dual-threshold cleaning strategy (Laplacian variance sharpness filtering and brightness-color deviation screening). Second, a Cross-stage Lightweight Fusion-You Only Look Once version 8 (CLF-YOLOv8) is proposed with key improvements: the Neck network is reconstructed by replacing Cross Stage Partial (CSP) structure with the Cross Stage Partial Multi-Scale Convolutional Block (CSP-MSCB) and integrating Bidirectional Feature Pyramid More >