Imtiaz Ahmad¹, Tariq Hussain², Babar Shah³, Altaf Hussain⁴, Iqtidar Ali¹, Farman Ali^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.3, pp. 3585-3629, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050596

Abstract Numerous wireless networks have emerged that can be used for short communication ranges where the infrastructure-based networks may fail because of their installation and cost. One of them is a sensor network with embedded sensors working as the primary nodes, termed Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), in which numerous sensors are connected to at least one Base Station (BS). These sensors gather information from the environment and transmit it to a BS or gathering location. WSNs have several challenges, including throughput, energy usage, and network lifetime concerns. Different strategies have been applied to get over these… More >

Ibraheem Al-Hejri¹, Farag Azzedin^1,*, Sultan Almuhammadi¹, Naeem Firdous Syed²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.3, pp. 4197-4218, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047117

Abstract The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding at an unprecedented scale in many critical applications due to the ability to interconnect and utilize a plethora of wide range of devices. In critical infrastructure domains like oil and gas supply, intelligent transportation, power grids, and autonomous agriculture, it is essential to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data collected and exchanged. However, the limited resources coupled with the heterogeneity of IoT devices make it inefficient or sometimes infeasible to achieve secure data transmission using traditional cryptographic techniques. Consequently, designing a lightweight secure More >

Muhammad Salman Qamar^1,*, Ihsan ul Haq¹, Amil Daraz², Atif M. Alamri³, Salman A. AlQahtani⁴, Muhammad Fahad Munir¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 2945-2970, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050168

Abstract In pursuit of enhancing the Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) energy efficiency and operational lifespan, this paper delves into the domain of energy-efficient routing protocols. In WSNs, the limited energy resources of Sensor Nodes (SNs) are a big challenge for ensuring their efficient and reliable operation. WSN data gathering involves the utilization of a mobile sink (MS) to mitigate the energy consumption problem through periodic network traversal. The mobile sink (MS) strategy minimizes energy consumption and latency by visiting the fewest nodes or pre-determined locations called rendezvous points (RPs) instead of all cluster heads (CHs). CHs… More >

Amal Hkiri^1,*, Hamzah Faraj², Omar Ben Bahri², Mouna Karmani¹, Sami Alqurashi², Mohsen Machhout¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 1835-1854, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.049207

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) has witnessed a significant surge in adoption, particularly through the utilization of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), which comprise small internet-connected devices. These deployments span various environments and offer a multitude of benefits. However, the widespread use of battery-powered devices introduces challenges due to their limited hardware resources and communication capabilities. In response to this, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has developed the IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-power and Lossy Networks (RPL) to address the unique requirements of such networks. Recognizing the critical role of RPL in maintaining high performance,… More >

Xue Zhao, Shaojun Tao, Hongying Tang, Jiang Wang^*, Baoqing Li^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 1335-1351, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047996

Abstract In recent years, target tracking has been considered one of the most important applications of wireless sensor network (WSN). Optimizing target tracking performance and prolonging network lifetime are two equally critical objectives in this scenario. The existing mechanisms still have weaknesses in balancing the two demands. The proposed heuristic multi-node collaborative scheduling mechanism (HMNCS) comprises cluster head (CH) election, pre-selection, and task set selection mechanisms, where the latter two kinds of selections form a two-layer selection mechanism. The CH election innovatively introduces the movement trend of the target and establishes a scoring mechanism to determine More >

Thi-Kien Dao¹, Trong-The Nguyen^1,2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.3, pp. 2201-2237, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.029880

Abstract Localization or positioning scheme in Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is one of the most challenging and fundamental operations in various monitoring or tracking applications because the network deploys a large area and allocates the acquired location information to unknown devices. The metaheuristic approach is one of the most advantageous ways to deal with this challenging issue and overcome the disadvantages of the traditional methods that often suffer from computational time problems and small network deployment scale. This study proposes an enhanced whale optimization algorithm that is an advanced metaheuristic algorithm based on the siege mechanism… More >

Wen-Tsai Sung¹, Sung-Jung Hsiao^2,*

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.1, pp. 1061-1076, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.032700

Abstract The goal of this study is to reduce the energy consumption of the sensing network and enhance the overall life cycle of the network. This study proposes a data fusion algorithm for wireless sensor networks based on improved ant colony optimization (IACO) to reduce the amount of data transmitted by wireless sensor networks (WSN). This study updates pheromones for multiple optimal routes to improve the global optimal route in search function. The algorithm proposed in this study can reduce node energy consumption, improve network load balancing and prolong network life cycle. Through data fusion, regression More >

S. Ponnarasi^1,*, T. Rajendran²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.3, pp. 6039-6057, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.035499

Abstract An efficient trust-aware secure routing and network strategy-based data collection scheme is presented in this paper to enhance the performance and security of wireless sensor networks during data collection. The method first discovers the routes between the data sensors and the sink node. Several factors are considered for each sensor node along the route, including energy, number of neighbours, previous transmissions, and energy depletion ratio. Considering all these variables, the Sink Reachable Support Measure and the Secure Communication Support Measure, the method evaluates two distinct measures. The method calculates the data carrier support value using… More >

Muhammad Zulkifl Hasan^*, Zurina Mohd Hanapi, Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 4065-4084, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.036444

Abstract A computer network can be defined as many computing devices connected via a communication medium like the internet. Computer network development has proposed how humans and devices communicate today. These networks have improved, facilitated, and made conventional forms of communication easier. However, it has also led to uptick in-network threats and assaults. In 2022, the global market for information technology is expected to reach $170.4 billion. However, in contrast, 95% of cyber security threats globally are caused by human action. These networks may be utilized in several control systems, such as home-automation, chemical and physical… More >

Ahmed Najat Ahmed¹, JinHyung Kim², Yunyoung Nam^3,*, Mohamed Abouhawwash^4,5

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 2527-2542, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.036106

Abstract In this current century, most industries are moving towards automation, where human intervention is dramatically reduced. This revolution leads to industrial revolution 4.0, which uses the Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks (WSN). With its associated applications, this IoT device is used to compute the received WSN data from devices and transfer it to remote locations for assistance. In general, WSNs, the gateways are a long distance from the base station (BS) and are communicated through the gateways nearer to the BS. At the gateway, which is closer to the BS, energy drains… More >