Raghavendra Kulkarni¹, Venkata Satya Suresh kumar Kondeti¹, Binu Sudhakaran Pillai², Surendran Rajendran^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-23, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069835 - 10 November 2025

Abstract The next-generation RAN, known as Open Radio Access Network (ORAN), allows for several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, network flexibility, and interoperability. Now ORAN applications, utilising machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, have become standard practice. The need for Federated Learning (FL) for ML model training in ORAN environments is heightened by the modularised structure of the ORAN architecture and the shortcomings of conventional ML techniques. However, the traditional plaintext model update sharing of FL in multi-BS contexts is susceptible to privacy violations such as deep-leakage gradient assaults and inference. Therefore, this research presents a… More >

Hui Wei^1,2, Zhanfei Ma^1,3,*, Jing Jiang¹, Bisheng Wang¹, Zhong Di¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-25, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.069236 - 10 November 2025

Abstract The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) operates in highly dynamic and open network environments and faces serious challenges in secure and real-time authentication and consensus mechanisms. Existing methods often suffer from complex certificate management, inefficient consensus protocols, and poor resilience in high-frequency communication, resulting in high latency, poor scalability, and unstable network performance. To address these issues, this paper proposes a secure and efficient distributed authentication scheme for IoV with reputation-driven consensus and SM9. First, this paper proposes a decentralized authentication architecture that utilizes the certificate-free feature of SM9, enabling lightweight authentication and key negotiation, thereby… More >

Abeer S. Al-Humaimeedy^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 5207-5236, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.068273 - 23 October 2025

Abstract This paper presents 3RVAV (Three-Round Voting with Advanced Validation), a novel Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus protocol combining Proof-of-Stake with a multi-phase voting mechanism. The protocol introduces three layers of randomized committee voting with distinct participant roles (Validators, Delegators, and Users), achieving -threshold approval per round through a verifiable random function (VRF)-based selection process. Our security analysis demonstrates 3RVAV provides resistance to Sybil attacks with participants and stake , while maintaining communication complexity. Experimental simulations show 3247 TPS throughput with 4-s finality, representing a 5.8× improvement over Algorand’s committee-based approach. The proposed protocol achieves approximately 4.2-s More >

Caojin Zhang^1,#, Haibo Hu^2,#, Gangcheng Zhang^3,#, Qiguang Wang⁴, Xiaobin Chen⁵, Yingzhang Cheng⁶, Qunshan Shen⁷, Jie Yuan⁸, Wenqi Zhang⁹, Yuanshi Li¹⁰, Xuan Zheng³, Xiangbin Pan^2,*, Professional Committee of National Quality Management and Control Center for Structural Heart Diseases, Professional Committee of Structural Heart Diseases of the National Cardiovascular Disease Expert Committee

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 403-420, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.071050 - 18 September 2025

Abstract Compared with traditional nickel-titanium alloy patent foramen ovale occluders, which are widely used in clinical practice, biodegradable patent foramen ovale occluders have obvious differences in material characteristics, interventional operation mode and postoperative management strategy. This article gives expert consensus on the selection of clinical indications and standardized operating procedures, so as to standardize the clinical application of biodegradable patent foramen ovale occluders. More >

Asad Khan¹, Fathia Moh. Al Samman^2,*, Waqar Ul Hassan³, Mohammed M. A. Almazah⁴, A. Y. Al-Rezami⁵, Azmat Ullah Khan Niazi^3,*, Adnan Manzor⁶

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.2, pp. 1971-1999, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.068240 - 31 August 2025

Abstract This research paper tackles the complexities of achieving global fuzzy consensus in leader-follower systems in robotic systems, focusing on robust control systems against an advanced signal attack that integrates sensor and actuator disturbances within the dynamics of follower robots. Each follower robot has unknown dynamics and control inputs, which expose it to the risks of both sensor and actuator attacks. The leader robot, described by a second-order, time-varying nonlinear model, transmits its position, velocity, and acceleration information to follower robots through a wireless connection. To handle the complex setup and communication among robots in the… More > Graphic Abstract

Saha Reno^1,#,*, Koushik Roy^2,#

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.2, pp. 2061-2119, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.066366 - 03 July 2025

Abstract The blockchain trilemma—balancing decentralization, security, and scalability—remains a critical challenge in distributed ledger technology. Despite significant advancements, achieving all three attributes simultaneously continues to elude most blockchain systems, often forcing trade-offs that limit their real-world applicability. This review paper synthesizes current research efforts aimed at resolving the trilemma, focusing on innovative consensus mechanisms, sharding techniques, layer-2 protocols, and hybrid architectural models. We critically analyze recent breakthroughs, including Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based structures, cross-chain interoperability frameworks, and zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) enhancements, which aim to reconcile scalability with robust security and decentralization. Furthermore, we evaluate the trade-offs More >

Hsiao-Chun Han, Der-Chen Huang^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 3921-3941, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.065627 - 30 June 2025

Abstract With the increasing importance of supply chain transparency, blockchain-based data has emerged as a valuable and verifiable source for analyzing procurement transaction risks. This study extends the mathematical model and proof of ‘the Overall Performance Characteristics of the Supply Chain’ to encompass multiple variables within blockchain data. Utilizing graph theory, the model is further developed into a single-layer neural network, which serves as the foundation for constructing two multi-layer deep learning neural network models, Feedforward Neural Network (abbreviated as FNN) and Deep Clustering Network (abbreviated as DCN). Furthermore, this study retrieves corporate data from the… More > Graphic Abstract

Jiran Zhu¹, Silin He¹, Chun Chen^2,*, Li Zhou², Hongqing Li¹, Di Zhang¹, Fenglin Hua¹, Tianhao Zhu²

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.6, pp. 2465-2483, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.065453 - 29 May 2025

Abstract In the islanded operation of distribution networks, due to the mismatch of line impedance at the inverter output, conventional droop control leads to inaccurate power sharing according to capacity, resulting in voltage and frequency fluctuations under minor external disturbances. To address this issue, this paper introduces an enhanced scheme for power sharing and voltage-frequency control. First, to solve the power distribution problem, we propose an adaptive virtual impedance control based on multi-agent consensus, which allows for precise active and reactive power allocation without requiring feeder impedance knowledge. Moreover, a novel consensus-based voltage and frequency control More >

Ziyang Wang, Yuanzhen Feng^*, Zhengxin Wang, Cong Zheng

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 4835-4853, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063179 - 19 May 2025

Abstract Continuous control protocols are extensively utilized in traditional MASs, in which information needs to be transmitted among agents consecutively, therefore resulting in excessive consumption of limited resources. To decrease the control cost, based on ISC, several LFC problems are investigated for second-order MASs without and with time delay, respectively. Firstly, an intermittent sampled controller is designed, and a sufficient and necessary condition is derived, under which state errors between the leader and all the followers approach zero asymptotically. Considering that time delay is inevitable, a new protocol is proposed to deal with the time-delay situation.… More >

Muhammad Muntasir Yakubu^1,2,*, Mohd Fadzil B Hassan^1,3, Kamaluddeen Usman Danyaro¹, Aisha Zahid Junejo⁴, Muhammed Siraj⁵, Saidu Yahaya¹, Shamsuddeen Adamu¹, Kamal Abdulsalam⁶

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.6, pp. 1437-1481, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2024.054556 - 22 November 2024

Abstract This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of blockchain consensus mechanisms, an essential protocols that maintain the integrity, reliability, and decentralization of distributed ledger networks. The aim is to comprehensively investigate prominent mechanisms’ security features and vulnerabilities, emphasizing their security considerations, applications, challenges, and future directions. The existing literature offers valuable insights into various consensus mechanisms’ strengths, limitations, and security vulnerabilities and their real-world applications. However, there remains a gap in synthesizing and analyzing this knowledge systematically. Addressing this gap would facilitate a structured approach to understanding consensus mechanisms’ security and vulnerabilities comprehensively. The… More >