Kazuki Hemmi^1,2,*, Yuki Tanigaki³, Kaisei Hara⁴, Masaki Onishi^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.2, pp. 2245-2271, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064969 - 03 July 2025

Abstract Neural architecture search (NAS) optimizes neural network architectures to align with specific data and objectives, thereby enabling the design of high-performance models without specialized expertise. However, a significant limitation of NAS is that it requires extensive computational resources and time. Consequently, performing a comprehensive architectural search for each new dataset is inefficient. Given the continuous expansion of available datasets, there is an urgent need to predict the optimal architecture for the previously unknown datasets. This study proposes a novel framework that generates architectures tailored to unknown datasets by mapping architectures that have demonstrated effectiveness on… More >

Xiaofeng Liu^*, Yubin Bao, Fangling Leng

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.2, pp. 3503-3517, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.064544 - 03 July 2025

Abstract The rapid development of evolutionary deep learning has led to the emergence of various Neural Architecture Search (NAS) algorithms designed to optimize neural network structures. However, these algorithms often face significant computational costs due to the time-consuming process of training neural networks and evaluating their performance. Traditional NAS approaches, which rely on exhaustive evaluations and large training datasets, are inefficient for solving complex image classification tasks within limited time frames. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a novel NAS algorithm that integrates a hierarchical evaluation strategy based on Surrogate models, specifically using supernet to… More >

Chen Wang^1,2, Tiezheng Guo¹, Qingwen Yang¹, Yanyi Liu¹, Jiawei Tang¹, Yingyou Wen^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 5561-5574, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063676 - 19 May 2025

Abstract Primary light chain amyloidosis is a rare hematologic disease with multi-organ involvement. Nearly one-third of patients with amyloidosis experience five or more consultations before diagnosis, which may lead to a poor prognosis due to delayed diagnosis. Early risk prediction based on artificial intelligence is valuable for clinical diagnosis and treatment of amyloidosis. For this disease, we propose an Evolutionary Neural Architecture Searching (ENAS) based risk prediction model, which achieves high-precision early risk prediction using physical examination data as a reference factor. To further enhance the value of clinic application, we designed a natural language-based interpretable… More >

Qing Xie^*, Ruiyun Yu

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 4757-4774, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.063345 - 19 May 2025

Abstract This study presents a groundbreaking method named Expo-GAN (Exposition-Generative Adversarial Network) for style transfer in exhibition hall design, using a refined version of the Cycle Generative Adversarial Network (CycleGAN). The primary goal is to enhance the transformation of image styles while maintaining visual consistency, an area where current CycleGAN models often fall short. These traditional models typically face difficulties in accurately capturing expansive features as well as the intricate stylistic details necessary for high-quality image transformation. To address these limitations, the research introduces several key modifications to the CycleGAN architecture. Enhancements to the generator involve… More >

Hongjiang Wang¹, Qingze Shen^2,*, Qin Dai¹, Yingcai Gao², Jing Gao², Tian Zhang^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 625-642, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051757 - 18 July 2024

Abstract Deep learning has emerged in many practical applications, such as image classification, fault diagnosis, and object detection. More recently, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), representative models of deep learning, have been used to solve fault detection. However, the current design of CNNs for fault detection of wind turbine blades is highly dependent on domain knowledge and requires a large amount of trial and error. For this reason, an evolutionary YOLOv8 network has been developed to automatically find the network architecture for wind turbine blade-based fault detection. YOLOv8 is a CNN-backed object detection model. Specifically, to reduce… More >

Xin Liu¹, Jie Li^1,*, Jianwei Zhao², Bin Cao^2,*, Rongge Yan³, Zhihan Lyu⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.1, pp. 143-185, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030391 - 30 December 2023

Abstract Most of the neural network architectures are based on human experience, which requires a long and tedious trial-and-error process. Neural architecture search (NAS) attempts to detect effective architectures without human intervention. Evolutionary algorithms (EAs) for NAS can find better solutions than human-designed architectures by exploring a large search space for possible architectures. Using multiobjective EAs for NAS, optimal neural architectures that meet various performance criteria can be explored and discovered efficiently. Furthermore, hardware-accelerated NAS methods can improve the efficiency of the NAS. While existing reviews have mainly focused on different strategies to complete NAS, a… More > Graphic Abstract

Hongshang Xu¹, Bei Dong^1,2,*, Xiaochang Liu¹, Xiaojun Wu^1,2

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.38, No.2, pp. 185-202, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.041177 - 05 February 2024

Abstract Deep neural networks often outperform classical machine learning algorithms in solving real-world problems. However, designing better networks usually requires domain expertise and consumes significant time and computing resources. Moreover, when the task changes, the original network architecture becomes outdated and requires redesigning. Thus, Neural Architecture Search (NAS) has gained attention as an effective approach to automatically generate optimal network architectures. Most NAS methods mainly focus on achieving high performance while ignoring architectural complexity. A myriad of research has revealed that network performance and structural complexity are often positively correlated. Nevertheless, complex network structures will bring… More >