Ibrahim Yahaya Garta, William Eric Manongga, Su-Wen Huang, Rung-Ching Chen^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 4457-4471, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067149 - 23 October 2025

Abstract Unlike the detection of marked on-street parking spaces, detecting unmarked spaces poses significant challenges due to the absence of clear physical demarcation and uneven gaps caused by irregular parking. In urban cities with heavy traffic flow, these challenges can result in traffic disruptions, rear-end collisions, sideswipes, and congestion as drivers struggle to make decisions. We propose a real-time detection system for on-street parking spaces using YOLO models and recommend the most suitable space based on KD-tree search. Lightweight versions of YOLOv5, YOLOv7-tiny, and YOLOv8 with different architectures are trained. Among the models, YOLOv5s with SPPF… More >

Jerome Gacu^1,2,3,*, John Angelo Venus¹, Cleo Faith Forio¹, Leo Banay¹, Eljay Soledad¹, Anabeth Famini¹, April Rose Fajiculay¹, Aprille Ann Sim¹, Jason Rufon¹

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 235-257, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063512 - 25 April 2025

Abstract The rapid urbanization of rural areas often leads to the construction of medium to high-rise buildings without adequate knowledge of ground suitability, posing significant risks to structural safety and long-term development. This study addresses this critical issue by developing a Comprehensive Ground Suitability Index (CGSI) framework tailored for rural municipalities. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the CGSI integrates geophysical, geo-environmental, and geohazard parameters to systematically evaluate land suitability for construction. Data were collected from government agencies, previous studies, and field surveys focusing on the Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon. Parameters… More >

Abdelkader Mendas^*, Abdellah Mebrek, Zohra Mekranfar

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.33, pp. 383-398, 2024, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.055321 - 25 September 2024

Abstract The main purpose of this work is to propose a methodology that considers the multicriteria and multi-actor aspects for assessing land suitability for agriculture. This involves offering a group spatial decision-making approach. The members of a multidisciplinary team can decide on the relative importance of the criteria and the ranking of alternatives. Each member provides his judgment and contributes in a distinct and identifiable manner to find a compromise solution. Twelve criteria (easily available water reserve, cation exchange capacity, electric conductivity, potential of hydrogen (pH), drainage, permeability, active limestone, soil texture, soil useful depth, slopes,… More >

Abdel Aziz Osséni¹, Gbodja Houéhanou François Gbesso^1,*, Sedami Igor Armand Yevide², Etienne Romaric Adéwalé Godonou¹

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.33, pp. 201-220, 2024, DOI:10.32604/rig.2024.053500 - 11 July 2024

Abstract Urban green areas play a vital role in enhancing the social balance, resilience, and environmental sustainability of urban settings. In Benin, while the landscaping sector is expanding, finding appropriate locations for creating green spaces remains a challenge. The purpose of this study was to identify areas conducive to the incorporation of green landscapes into urban planning within the Sèmè-Podji District. The approach used involved a multi-criteria analysis leveraging a combined GIS and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) framework. Six key factors were considered: land use, elevation, slope, distance to major roads, proximity to urban hubs, and… More > Graphic Abstract

Kenedy A. Greyson^*

Journal on Internet of Things, Vol.5, pp. 1-11, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jiot.2023.040255 - 14 September 2023

Abstract Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems have been the source of domestic water for many years and still becoming essential in many communities of developing countries. However, due to various reasons, there are several sources of contamination in the rainwater cistern systems. Dissolved chemicals from the roofing, storage, and conveyance materials, together with the suspended particulate matter from the airborne, are examples of water contamination. In this work, the water quality monitoring system has been designed and implemented. Chemical and physical parameters of water samples were collected from three locations using a data acquisition (DAQ) system and More >

Tomader Almeshal^1,*, Jawad Berri¹, Tarifa Almulhim², Areej Alhogail¹, Emam Ahmed³

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.2, pp. 1665-1690, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.038871 - 28 July 2023

Abstract Blockchain is one of the innovative and disruptive technologies that has a wide range of applications in multiple industries beyond cryptocurrency. The widespread adoption of blockchain technology in various industries has shown its potential to solve challenging business problems, as well as the possibility to create new business models which can increase a firm’s competitiveness. Due to the novelty of the technology, whereby many companies are still exploring potential use cases, and considering the complexity of blockchain technology, which may require huge changes to a company’s existing systems and processes, it is important for companies… More >

Xiaona Fan, Qin Zhao, Guochen Sang, Yiyun Zhu^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.132, No.2, pp. 627-660, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.020507 - 15 June 2022

Abstract Indoor thermal comfort and passive solar heating technologies have been extensively studied. However, few studies have explored the suitability of passive solar heating technologies based on differentiated thermal comfort demands. This work took the rural dwellings in Northwest China as the research object. First, the current indoor and outdoor thermal environment in winter and the mechanism of residents’ differentiated demand for indoor thermal comfort were obtained through tests, questionnaires, and statistical analysis. Second, a comprehensive passive optimized design of existing buildings was conducted, and the validity of the optimized combination scheme was explored using DesignBuilder… More >

Sainan Zhang, Jing Xue^*, Xudong Sun

Energy Engineering, Vol.119, No.4, pp. 1547-1567, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ee.2022.019450 - 23 May 2022

Abstract Since there are multiple influencing factors and lack of evaluation standards for the construction of hydrogen production and hydrogenation station in China, this paper establishes the suitability evaluation index system of hydrogen production and hydrogenation station from four aspects of technology, economy, environment and safety. Combined with actual conditions, this paper uses Analytic Hierarch Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Comprehensive evaluation to evaluate water electrolysis hydrogen and hydrogenation production station and natural gas reformation hydrogen production and hydrogenation station. The results show that hydrogen producing by water electrolysis is more efficient than natural gas reformation in More > Graphic Abstract

Muhammad Arslan Usman^1,4,*, Muhammad Rehan Usman², Rizwan Ali Naqvi³, Bernie Mcphilips⁴, Christopher Romeika⁴, Daniel Cunliffe⁴, Christos Politis¹, Nada Philip¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.1, pp. 529-547, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014614 - 12 January 2021

Abstract Video compression in medical video streaming is one of the key technologies associated with mobile healthcare. Seamless delivery of medical video streams over a resource constrained network emphasizes the need of a video codec that requires minimum bitrates and maintains high perceptual quality. This paper presents a comparative study between High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and its potential successor Versatile Video Coding (VVC) in the context of healthcare. A large-scale subjective experiment comprising of twenty-four non-expert participants is presented for eight different test conditions in Full High Definition (FHD) videos. The presented analysis highlights the… More >

Yaser Khaled Al-Sakkaf¹, Gamil M. S. Abdullah^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.1, pp. 127-140, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014438 - 12 January 2021

Abstract Earth is the most common and important building material used in the construction industry, since it is found in almost every country in the world. Modern earthen construction is alive and well, and is spread over an enormous geographical area. This technique utilizes various earthen materials and numerous methods, and features many benefits for both construction in general and buildings in particular. Najran, a city located in the south of Saudi Arabia, is distinguished by its heritage of earthen architecture, which displays many advantages and a marvelous variety of types and exterior designs. Many weaknesses… More >