Changcheng Li^1,2, Weimeng Chang^1,2, Dahai Zhang^1,*, Jinghan He¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.069389 - 27 December 2025

Abstract Effective partitioning is crucial for enabling parallel restoration of power systems after blackouts. This paper proposes a novel partitioning method based on deep reinforcement learning. First, the partitioning decision process is formulated as a Markov decision process (MDP) model to maximize the modularity. Corresponding key partitioning constraints on parallel restoration are considered. Second, based on the partitioning objective and constraints, the reward function of the partitioning MDP model is set by adopting a relative deviation normalization scheme to reduce mutual interference between the reward and penalty in the reward function. The soft bonus scaling mechanism… More >

Abu Tayab^1,*, Yanwen Li¹, Ahmad Syed², Ghanshyam G. Tejani^3,4,*, Doaa Sami Khafaga⁵, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy⁶, Amel Ali Alhussan⁷, Marwa M. Eid^8,9

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-27, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.070583 - 09 December 2025

Abstract Autonomous connected vehicles (ACV) involve advanced control strategies to effectively balance safety, efficiency, energy consumption, and passenger comfort. This research introduces a deep reinforcement learning (DRL)-based car-following (CF) framework employing the Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) algorithm, which integrates a multi-objective reward function that balances the four goals while maintaining safe policy learning. Utilizing real-world driving data from the highD dataset, the proposed model learns adaptive speed control policies suitable for dynamic traffic scenarios. The performance of the DRL-based model is evaluated against a traditional model predictive control-adaptive cruise control (MPC-ACC) controller. Results show that the… More >

Lincong Zhang¹, Yuqing Liu¹, Kefeng Wei², Weinan Zhao¹, Bo Qian^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-18, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069108 - 10 November 2025

Abstract In the field of edge computing, achieving low-latency computational task offloading with limited resources is a critical research challenge, particularly in resource-constrained and latency-sensitive vehicular network environments where rapid response is mandatory for safety-critical applications. In scenarios where edge servers are sparsely deployed, the lack of coordination and information sharing often leads to load imbalance, thereby increasing system latency. Furthermore, in regions without edge server coverage, tasks must be processed locally, which further exacerbates latency issues. To address these challenges, we propose a novel and efficient Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)-based approach aimed at minimizing average… More >

Longfei Gao^*, Weidong Wang, Dieyun Ke

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-15, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068873 - 10 November 2025

Abstract At present, energy consumption is one of the main bottlenecks in autonomous mobile robot development. To address the challenge of high energy consumption in path planning for autonomous mobile robots navigating unknown and complex environments, this paper proposes an Attention-Enhanced Dueling Deep Q-Network (AD-Dueling DQN), which integrates a multi-head attention mechanism and a prioritized experience replay strategy into a Dueling-DQN reinforcement learning framework. A multi-objective reward function, centered on energy efficiency, is designed to comprehensively consider path length, terrain slope, motion smoothness, and obstacle avoidance, enabling optimal low-energy trajectory generation in 3D space from the… More >

Junjun Ren¹, Guoqiang Chen², Zheng-Yi Chai³, Dong Yuan^4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-26, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068795 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Vehicle Edge Computing (VEC) and Cloud Computing (CC) significantly enhance the processing efficiency of delay-sensitive and computation-intensive applications by offloading compute-intensive tasks from resource-constrained onboard devices to nearby Roadside Unit (RSU), thereby achieving lower delay and energy consumption. However, due to the limited storage capacity and energy budget of RSUs, it is challenging to meet the demands of the highly dynamic Internet of Vehicles (IoV) environment. Therefore, determining reasonable service caching and computation offloading strategies is crucial. To address this, this paper proposes a joint service caching scheme for cloud-edge collaborative IoV computation offloading. By… More >

Shuxin Tan¹, Wei Yan², Lei Zhao¹, Xianglin Zhang^3,*, Ziqiang Man², Yu Lu², Teng Liu², Gaoyue Zhong², Weiqun Liu², Linjun Shi³

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.12, pp. 5175-5197, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.068692 - 27 November 2025

Abstract The integration of large-scale renewable energy introduces frequency instability challenges due to inherent intermittency. While doubly-fed pumped storage units (DFPSUs) offer frequency regulation potential in pumping mode, conventional strategies fail to address hydraulic-mechanical coupling dynamics and operational constraints, limiting their effectiveness. This paper presents an innovative primary frequency control strategy for double-fed pumped storage units (DFPSUs) operating in pumping mode, integrating an adaptive parameter calculation method. This method is constrained by operational speed and power limits, addressing key performance factors. A dynamic model that incorporates the reversible pump-turbine characteristics is developed to translate frequency deviations… More >

Mohammad A Al Khaldy¹, Ahmad Nabot², Ahmad Al-Qerem^3,*, Mohammad Alauthman⁴, Amina Salhi^5,*, Suhaila Abuowaida⁶, Naceur Chihaoui⁷

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.1, pp. 673-697, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.070004 - 30 October 2025

Abstract The exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created unprecedented challenges in data processing and resource management for time-critical applications. Traditional cloud computing paradigms cannot meet the stringent latency requirements of modern IoT systems, while pure edge computing faces resource constraints that limit processing capabilities. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing a novel Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)-enhanced priority-based scheduling framework for hybrid edge-cloud computing environments. Our approach integrates adaptive priority assignment with a two-level concurrency control protocol that ensures both optimal performance and data consistency. The framework introduces three key innovations: (1)… More >

Diyar Wirya Omar Ameenulhakeem^*, Osman Nuri Uçan

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 5671-5702, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.070422 - 23 October 2025

Abstract Face antispoofing has received a lot of attention because it plays a role in strengthening the security of face recognition systems. Face recognition is commonly used for authentication in surveillance applications. However, attackers try to compromise these systems by using spoofing techniques such as using photos or videos of users to gain access to services or information. Many existing methods for face spoofing face difficulties when dealing with new scenarios, especially when there are variations in background, lighting, and other environmental factors. Recent advancements in deep learning with multi-modality methods have shown their effectiveness in… More >

Yiming Guo, Hongyu Ma^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3485-3505, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067590 - 23 September 2025

Abstract In dynamic 5G network environments, user mobility and heterogeneous network topologies pose dual challenges to the effort of improving performance of mobile edge caching. Existing studies often overlook the dynamic nature of user locations and the potential of device-to-device (D2D) cooperative caching, limiting the reduction of transmission latency. To address this issue, this paper proposes a joint optimization scheme for edge caching that integrates user mobility prediction with deep reinforcement learning. First, a Transformer-based geolocation prediction model is designed, leveraging multi-head attention mechanisms to capture correlations in historical user trajectories for accurate future location prediction.… More >

Thai-Viet Dang^1,*, Dinh-Manh-Cuong Tran¹, Nhu-Nghia Bui¹, Phan Xuan Tan^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 2651-2680, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067500 - 23 September 2025

Abstract Precise and robust three-dimensional object detection (3DOD) presents a promising opportunity in the field of mobile robot (MR) navigation. Monocular 3DOD techniques typically involve extending existing two-dimensional object detection (2DOD) frameworks to predict the three-dimensional bounding box (3DBB) of objects captured in 2D RGB images. However, these methods often require multiple images, making them less feasible for various real-time scenarios. To address these challenges, the emergence of agile convolutional neural networks (CNNs) capable of inferring depth from a single image opens a new avenue for investigation. The paper proposes a novel ELDE-Net network designed to… More >