Ivan Couée^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.11, pp. 2707-2714, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.058101 - 30 November 2024

Abstract The 15-carbon terpenoid abscisic acid (ABA) acts in vascular plants as a versatile hormone playing essential roles in reproductive development, vegetative development and growth, stress-development interactions, and physiological responses to abiotic and biotic stresses. Over the past 60 years, ABA dynamics, regulation, and responses have been progressively characterized: synthesis, transport and translocation, conjugation and deconjugation, metabolism, sensing, signal transduction, and downstream responses. In this context, the discovery of ABA exporters and importers has added novel dimensions to the understanding of ABA regulation. Moreover, since the initial discovery of the adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette (ABC) AtABCG25 exporter… More >

Farida Asriani^1,2, Azhari Azhari^1,*, Wahyono Wahyono¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3079-3096, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058193 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Incredible progress has been made in human action recognition (HAR), significantly impacting computer vision applications in sports analytics. However, identifying dynamic and complex movements in sports like badminton remains challenging due to the need for precise recognition accuracy and better management of complex motion patterns. Deep learning techniques like convolutional neural networks (CNNs), long short-term memory (LSTM), and graph convolutional networks (GCNs) improve recognition in large datasets, while the traditional machine learning methods like SVM (support vector machines), RF (random forest), and LR (logistic regression), combined with handcrafted features and ensemble approaches, perform well but… More >

Samsul Huda^1,*, Yasuyuki Nogami², Maya Rahayu², Takuma Akada², Md. Biplob Hossain², Muhammad Bisri Musthafa², Yang Jie², Le Hoang Anh²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3165-3187, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058144 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Global food security is a pressing issue that affects the stability and well-being of communities worldwide. While existing Internet of Things (IoT) enabled plant monitoring systems have made significant strides in agricultural monitoring, they often face limitations such as high power consumption, restricted mobility, complex deployment requirements, and inadequate security measures for data access. This paper introduces an enhanced IoT application for agricultural monitoring systems that address these critical shortcomings. Our system strategically combines power efficiency, portability, and secure access capabilities, assisting farmers in monitoring and tracking crop environmental conditions. The proposed system includes a… More >

Deema Alsekait¹, Mohammed Zakariah², Syed Umar Amin^3,*, Zafar Iqbal Khan³, Jehad Saad Alqurni⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2395-2436, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055469 - 18 November 2024

Abstract The widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has resulted in notable progress in different fields, improving operational effectiveness while also raising concerns about privacy due to their vulnerability to virus attacks. Further, the study suggests using an advanced approach that utilizes machine learning, specifically the Wide Residual Network (WRN), to identify hidden malware in IoT systems. The research intends to improve privacy protection by accurately identifying malicious software that undermines the security of IoT devices, using the MalMemAnalysis dataset. Moreover, thorough experimentation provides evidence for the effectiveness of the WRN-based strategy, resulting in… More >

Xiaojun Jin¹, Chao Ma^2,*, Song Luo², Pengyi Zeng¹, Yifei Wei¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2317-2336, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055344 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Federated learning enables data owners in the Internet of Things (IoT) to collaborate in training models without sharing private data, creating new business opportunities for building a data market. However, in practical operation, there are still some problems with federated learning applications. Blockchain has the characteristics of decentralization, distribution, and security. The blockchain-enabled federated learning further improve the security and performance of model training, while also expanding the application scope of federated learning. Blockchain has natural financial attributes that help establish a federated learning data market. However, the data of federated learning tasks may be… More >

Bassam Mohammad Elzaghmouri¹, Yosef Hasan Fayez Jbara², Said Elaiwat³, Nisreen Innab^4,*, Ahmed Abdelgader Fadol Osman⁵, Mohammed Awad Mohammed Ataelfadiel⁵, Farah H. Zawaideh⁶, Mouiad Fadeil Alawneh⁷, Asef Al-Khateeb⁸, Marwan Abu-Zanona⁸

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2299-2316, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054836 - 18 November 2024

Abstract As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, incorporating a vast array of devices into a digital ecosystem also increases the risk of cyber threats, necessitating robust defense mechanisms. This paper presents an innovative hybrid deep learning architecture that excels at detecting IoT threats in real-world settings. Our proposed model combines Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BLSTM), Gated Recurrent Units (GRU), and Attention mechanisms into a cohesive framework. This integrated structure aims to enhance the detection and classification of complex cyber threats while accommodating the operational constraints of diverse IoT systems.… More >

Attiya Khan¹, Muhammad Rizwan², Ovidiu Bagdasar^2,3, Abdulatif Alabdulatif^4,*, Sulaiman Alamro⁴, Abdullah Alnajim⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.3, pp. 2121-2141, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.054380 - 31 October 2024

Abstract The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is an emerging technology that combines the Internet of Things (IoT) into the healthcare sector, which brings remarkable benefits to facilitate remote patient monitoring and reduce treatment costs. As IoMT devices become more scalable, Smart Healthcare Systems (SHS) have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) play a crucial role in maintaining network security. An IDS monitors systems or networks for suspicious activities or potential threats, safeguarding internal networks. This paper presents the development of an IDS based on deep learning techniques utilizing benchmark datasets. We propose More >

Naeem Raza¹, Muhammad Asif Habib¹, Mudassar Ahmad¹, Qaisar Abbas^2,*, Mutlaq B. Aldajani², Muhammad Ahsan Latif³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 911-931, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055049 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Vision-based vehicle detection in adverse weather conditions such as fog, haze, and mist is a challenging research area in the fields of autonomous vehicles, collision avoidance, and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled edge/fog computing traffic surveillance and monitoring systems. Efficient and cost-effective vehicle detection at high accuracy and speed in foggy weather is essential to avoiding road traffic collisions in real-time. To evaluate vision-based vehicle detection performance in foggy weather conditions, state-of-the-art Vehicle Detection in Adverse Weather Nature (DAWN) and Foggy Driving (FD) datasets are self-annotated using the YOLO LABEL tool and customized to four vehicle… More >

Yunfei Ban, Damin Zhang^*, Qing He, Qianwen Shen

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 567-601, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055007 - 15 October 2024

Abstract The surge in connected devices and massive data aggregation has expanded the scale of the Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The proliferation of unknown attacks and related risks, such as zero-day attacks and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks triggered by botnets, have resulted in information leakage and property damage. Therefore, developing an efficient and realistic intrusion detection system (IDS) is critical for ensuring IoT network security. In recent years, traditional machine learning techniques have struggled to learn the complex associations between multidimensional features in network traffic, and the excellent performance of deep learning techniques,… More >

Xi Li^1,2, Weiwei Zhu², Qian Li^3,*, Changhui Hou^1,*, Yaozong Zhang¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 369-391, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.054982 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Automatically detecting learners’ engagement levels helps to develop more effective online teaching and assessment programs, allowing teachers to provide timely feedback and make personalized adjustments based on students’ needs to enhance teaching effectiveness. Traditional approaches mainly rely on single-frame multimodal facial spatial information, neglecting temporal emotional and behavioural features, with accuracy affected by significant pose variations. Additionally, convolutional padding can erode feature maps, affecting feature extraction’s representational capacity. To address these issues, we propose a hybrid neural network architecture, the redistributing facial features and temporal convolutional network (RefEIP). This network consists of three key components:… More >