Jiaqi Gao¹, Kangfeng Zheng^1,*, Xiujuan Wang², Chunhua Wu¹, Bin Wu²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 251-270, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055560 - 15 October 2024

Abstract User identity linkage (UIL) refers to identifying user accounts belonging to the same identity across different social media platforms. Most of the current research is based on text analysis, which fails to fully explore the rich image resources generated by users, and the existing attempts touch on the multimodal domain, but still face the challenge of semantic differences between text and images. Given this, we investigate the UIL task across different social media platforms based on multimodal user-generated contents (UGCs). We innovatively introduce the efficient user identity linkage via aligned multi-modal features and temporal correlation… More >

Iuon-Chang Lin¹, I-Ling Yeh¹, Ching-Chun Chang², Jui-Chuan Liu³, Chin-Chen Chang^3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.1, pp. 809-822, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.051612 - 20 August 2024

Abstract Centralized storage and identity identification methods pose many risks, including hacker attacks, data misuse, and single points of failure. Additionally, existing centralized identity management methods face interoperability issues and rely on a single identity provider, leaving users without control over their identities. Therefore, this paper proposes a mechanism for identity identification and data sharing based on decentralized identifiers. The scheme utilizes blockchain technology to store the identifiers and data hashed on the chain to ensure permanent identity recognition and data integrity. Data is stored on InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to avoid the risk of single More >

Zhen Su^1,*, Ziqiang Zhang², Yonghao Zhou³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.7, pp. 579-588, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.051842 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Appropriate physical exercise has a positive impact on adolescents’ physical and mental health, but there is a serious lack of physical exercise among Chinese adolescents. How to shape their exercise behavior (EB) has become an important task in promoting their development. A questionnaire survey was conducted using stratified cluster random sampling on three middle schools by class in Zhejiang Province, China to investigate the impact of exercise atmosphere (EA) on adolescents’ exercise behavior and the mediating role of exercise identity (EI) and exercise habit (EH). 806 adolescents were investigated by the Exercise Atmosphere Scale (EAS),… More >

Yi-Bo Cao^1,*, Xiu-Bo Chen¹, Yun-Feng He², Lu-Xi Liu², Yin-Mei Che², Xiao Wang², Ke Xiao³, Gang Xu³, Si-Yi Chen¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.2, pp. 2813-2827, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.046816 - 27 February 2024

Abstract Due to the rapid advancements in network technology, blockchain is being employed for distributed data storage. In the Internet of Things (IoT) scenario, different participants manage multiple blockchains located in different trust domains, which has resulted in the extensive development of cross-domain authentication techniques. However, the emergence of many attackers equipped with quantum computers has the potential to launch quantum computing attacks against cross-domain authentication schemes based on traditional cryptography, posing a significant security threat. In response to the aforementioned challenges, our paper demonstrates a post-quantum cross-domain identity authentication scheme to negotiate the session key… More >

Jun Lee¹, Hanna Lee², Seong Chan Lee², Hyun Kwon^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.1, pp. 617-632, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.045768 - 30 January 2024

Abstract Non-face-to-face psychological counseling systems rely on network technologies to anonymize information regarding client identity. However, these systems often face challenges concerning voice data leaks and the suboptimal communication of the client’s non-verbal expressions, such as facial cues, to the counselor. This study proposes a metaverse-based psychological counseling system designed to enhance client identity protection while ensuring efficient information delivery to counselors during non-face-to-face counseling. The proposed system incorporates a voice modulation function that instantly modifies/masks the client’s voice to safeguard their identity. Additionally, it employs real-time client facial expression recognition using an ensemble of decision… More >

Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir^1,*, Djihed Berkouk^2,3, Theodore S. Eisenman⁴, Dietrich Schwela⁵, Nader Azab², Mohammed M. Gomma^2,6, Samiha Boucherit⁷

Sound & Vibration, Vol.58, pp. 1-24, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sv.2024.046723 - 31 January 2024

Abstract In the context of Arab cities, this study explores the intricate interplay between cultural, historical, and environmental elements that shape their unique soundscapes. The paper aims to shed light on this underrepresented field of study by employing a three-fold research approach: systematic review, a comprehensive literature review, and the formulation of a future research agenda. The first part of the investigation focuses on research productivity in the Arab world regarding soundscape studies. An analysis of publication trends reveals that soundscape research in Arab cities is still an emerging area of interest. Critical gaps in the… More >

Wenxin Chen^1,#, Jie Wu^1,2,#, Long Li^3,*, Shiyong Wu^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 949-959, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030072 - 06 July 2023

Abstract Background: University students’ ego-identity, an essential component of their psychological development and mental health, has widely attracted the attention of policymakers, schools, and parents. Method: A total of 298 Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates were recruited, and a conditional process analysis model was adopted to explore the interaction mechanism of ego-identity. Results: The results suggest that the ego-identity of Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates is significantly affected by interaction anxiousness, academic resilience, and cultural intelligence. (1) Interaction anxiousness significantly and positively predicts ego-identity. (2) Academic resilience positively and partially mediates the effect of interaction anxiousness on ego-identity. (3) Cultural intelligence… More >

Mohamed Fathallah^1,*, Mohamed Sakr², Sherif Eletriby²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.1, pp. 383-396, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039824 - 08 June 2023

Abstract Text-to-image generation is a vital task in different fields, such as combating crime and terrorism and quickly arresting lawbreakers. For several years, due to a lack of deep learning and machine learning resources, police officials required artists to draw the face of a criminal. Traditional methods of identifying criminals are inefficient and time-consuming. This paper presented a new proposed hybrid model for converting the text into the nearest images, then ranking the produced images according to the available data. The framework contains two main steps: generation of the image using an Identity Generative Adversarial Network… More >

Zhipeng Bin¹, Huihuang Zhao^1,2,*, Xiaoman Liang^1,2, Wenli Chen¹

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.1, pp. 971-983, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.037270 - 29 April 2023

Abstract The main challenges in face swapping are the preservation and adaptive superimposition of attributes of two images. In this study, the Face Swapping Attention Network (FSA-Net) is proposed to generate photorealistic face swapping. The existing face-swapping methods ignore the blending attributes or mismatch the facial keypoint (cheek, mouth, eye, nose, etc.), which causes artifacts and makes the generated face silhouette non-realistic. To address this problem, a novel reinforced multi-aware attention module, referred to as RMAA, is proposed for handling facial fusion and expression occlusion flaws. The framework includes two stages. In the first stage, a More >

Eric Yocam¹, Ahmad Alomari², Amjad Gawanmeh^3,*, Wathiq Mansoor³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 3091-3110, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.032826 - 31 March 2023

Abstract A person’s privacy has become a growing concern, given the nature of an expansive reliance on real-time video activities with video capture, stream, and storage. This paper presents an innovative system design based on a privacy-preserving model. The proposed system design is implemented by employing an enhanced capability that overcomes today’s single parameter-based access control protection mechanism for digital privacy preservation. The enhanced capability combines multiple access control parameters: facial expression, resource, environment, location, and time. The proposed system design demonstrated that a person’s facial expressions combined with a set of access control rules can More >