Jeyapaul Angel Ida Chellam¹, Bright Brailson Mansingh², Daniel Stalin Alex³, Joseph Selvi Binoj^4,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 773-794, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.069295 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Machine learning models can predict material properties quickly and accurately at a low computational cost. This study generated novel hybridized nanocomposites with unsaturated polyester resin as the matrix and Areca fruit husk fiber (AFHF), tamarind fruit fiber (TFF), and nano-sized coconut shell powder (NCSP). It is challenging to determine the optimal proportion of raw materials in this composite to achieve maximum mechanical properties. This task was accomplished with the help of ML techniques in this study. The tensile strength of the hybridized nanocomposite was increased by 134.06% compared to the neat unsaturated polyester resin at… More >

Seunghwan Seo^1,2,*, Moonkyung Chung¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.3, pp. 2893-2922, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.069668 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Excavation-induced deformations of earth-retaining walls (ERWs) can critically affect the safety of surrounding structures, highlighting the need for reliable prediction models to support timely decision-making during construction. This study utilizes traditional statistical ARIMA (Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average) and deep learning-based LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) models to predict earth-retaining walls deformation using inclinometer data from excavation sites and compares the predictive performance of both models. The ARIMA model demonstrates strengths in analyzing linear patterns in time-series data as it progresses over time, whereas LSTM exhibits superior capabilities in capturing complex non-linear patterns and long-term dependencies within… More > Graphic Abstract

Zongyu Jie^1,2, Chao Dang^1,2,*, Qingliang Meng ^3,4

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.23, No.4, pp. 1053-1089, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2025.066792 - 29 August 2025

Abstract With the increasing miniaturization of systems and surging demand for power density, accurate prediction and control of two-phase flow pressure drop have become a core challenge restricting the performance of microchannel heat exchangers. Pressure drop, a critical hydraulic characteristic, serves as both a natural constraint for cooling systems and determines the power required to pump the working fluid through microchannels. This paper reviews the characteristics, prediction models, and optimization measures of two-phase flow pressure drop for low-boiling-point working fluids in microchannels. It systematically analyzes key influencing factors such as fluid physical properties, operating conditions, channel… More >

Zongqi Li¹, Hongwei Zhao^2,*, Jianyong Guo²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.144, No.1, pp. 345-357, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.066175 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Monitoring the condition of road infrastructure is crucial for maintaining its structural integrity and ensuring safe transportation. This study proposes a deep learning framework based on Temporal Convolutional Networks (TCN) integrated with Adaptive Parametric Rectified Linear Unit (APReLU) to predict future road subbase strain trends. Our model leverages time-series strain data collected from embedded triaxial sensors within a national highway, spanning August 2021 to June 2022, to forecast strain dynamics critical for proactive maintenance planning. The TCN-APReLU architecture combines dilated causal convolutions to capture long-term dependencies and APReLU activation functions to adaptively model nonlinear strain 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 >

Shuqin Zhang¹, Zihao Wang^1,*, Xinyu Su²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 5781-5809, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062080 - 19 May 2025

Abstract The methods of network attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, rendering traditional cybersecurity defense mechanisms insufficient to address novel and complex threats effectively. In recent years, artificial intelligence has achieved significant progress in the field of network security. However, many challenges and issues remain, particularly regarding the interpretability of deep learning and ensemble learning algorithms. To address the challenge of enhancing the interpretability of network attack prediction models, this paper proposes a method that combines Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM) and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). LGBM is employed to model anomalous fluctuations in various network indicators,… More >

Hamza Murad Khan¹, Anwar Khan^1,*, Santos Gracia Villar^2,3,4, Luis Alonso Dzul Lopez^2,5,6, Abdulaziz Almaleh⁷, Abdullah M. Al-Qahtani⁸

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.2, pp. 3369-3388, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.060474 - 16 April 2025

Abstract Traffic forecasting with high precision aids Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in formulating and optimizing traffic management strategies. The algorithms used for tuning the hyperparameters of the deep learning models often have accurate results at the expense of high computational complexity. To address this problem, this paper uses the Tree-structured Parzen Estimator (TPE) to tune the hyperparameters of the Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) deep learning framework. The Tree-structured Parzen Estimator (TPE) uses a probabilistic approach with an adaptive searching mechanism by classifying the objective function values into good and bad samples. This ensures fast convergence in… More >

Iman S. Al-Mahdi¹, Saad M. Darwish^1,*, Magda M. Madbouly²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.1, pp. 875-909, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.061623 - 11 April 2025

Abstract Heart disease prediction is a critical issue in healthcare, where accurate early diagnosis can save lives and reduce healthcare costs. The problem is inherently complex due to the high dimensionality of medical data, irrelevant or redundant features, and the variability in risk factors such as age, lifestyle, and medical history. These challenges often lead to inefficient and less accurate models. Traditional prediction methodologies face limitations in effectively handling large feature sets and optimizing classification performance, which can result in overfitting poor generalization, and high computational cost. This work proposes a novel classification model for heart… More >

Yuxuan Zhao^1,2,*, Bo Wang¹, Shu Wang¹, Wenjun Xu², Gang Ma²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.12, pp. 3711-3733, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.054032 - 22 November 2024

Abstract The output of photovoltaic power stations is significantly affected by environmental factors, leading to intermittent and fluctuating power generation. With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to global warming, photovoltaic power stations may experience drastic reductions in power generation or even complete shutdowns during such conditions. The integration of these stations on a large scale into the power grid could potentially pose challenges to system stability. To address this issue, in this study, we propose a network architecture based on VMD-KELM for predicting the power output of photovoltaic power plants during severe weather… More >

Nidhi Parashar¹, Prashant Johri¹, Arfat Ahmad Khan⁵, Nitin Gaur¹, Seifedine Kadry^2,3,4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 389-425, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050240 - 18 July 2024

Abstract The growing global requirement for food and the need for sustainable farming in an era of a changing climate and scarce resources have inspired substantial crop yield prediction research. Deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) models effectively deal with such challenges. This research paper comprehensively analyses recent advancements in crop yield prediction from January 2016 to March 2024. In addition, it analyses the effectiveness of various input parameters considered in crop yield prediction models. We conducted an in-depth search and gathered studies that employed crop modeling and AI-based methods to predict crop yield. The… More >