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  • Deepfake detection and localization based on illumination inconsistency   Order a copy of this article
    by Fei Gu, Yunshu Dai, Jianwei Fei, Xianyi Chen 
    Abstract: The rapid development of image synthesis technology has encouraged the spread of some fake news, making people gradually lose trust in digital media. The compression in the process of image propagation brings a major challenge to the existing face forgery detection method. In this paper, we propose a multi-task Deepfake detection method according to the motivation of illumination inconsistency between tampered and non-tampered areas. Specifically, we trained a Siamese network as a feature extractor to estimate the illumination, then distinguish the face image and predict the forged region through a U-shaped network. Our method has achieved great accuracy in classification tasks and can still maintain a good performance in compressing data. In addition, we can also show the intensity of tampering while locating the forged area.
    Keywords: Deepfakes; illumination estimation; Siamese network; UNet.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10052496
     
  • ASER analysis of DF relay assisted communication systems with diversity receiver at destination subject to Nakagami-m fading channels   Order a copy of this article
    by RAJKISHUR MUDOI, Darilangi S. Lyngdoh 
    Abstract: In recent years, relay assisted communications have been extensively used for low power and long-distance transmission of information. The average symbol error rate (ASER) performance of a decode and forward (DF) relay assisted communication method is analysed using maximal ratio combining (MRC) as well as selection combining (SC) receiver at the destination node. All links of the wireless system are influenced by Nakagami-m fading distribution. The closed-form representation of ASER is derived using the MGF based approach for coherent as well as noncoherent modulation techniques. The results show an improvement in the ASER performance with the MRC receiver compared to the SC receiver at the destination node. The ASER performance improves with an enhancement of the fading parameter. The mathematical expressions are supported using computer simulations that give the correctness of the results.
    Keywords: ASER; Decode-and-Forward; Maximal Ratio Combining; MGF; Nakagami-m fading; and Selection Combining.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10052604
     
  • Performance estimation of rotation antenna with directional selectivity in IEEE 802.11 wireless networks   Order a copy of this article
    by Ridhima Mehta  
    Abstract: Spatially separated antenna devices in wireless communication system determine the effectiveness of the radio network performance. Non-uniform directional antenna mounted for wireless node localization radiates energy along one particular direction more than others. In this paper, the performance evaluation of a software controlled wireless antenna system is presented. The specific type of wireless network application with frequency reconfigurable rotation antenna incorporating the directional selectivity characteristic is employed in the context of IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. The wireless antenna system is tested in terms of various queuing related metrics of average buffer length, mean queuing time and packet arrival rate. In addition, the quality-of-service (QoS) performance attributes of wireless communication network are estimated including the packet interference rate, average round trip delay and application throughput. Furthermore, the efficient performance of our model is significantly compared with the previous works in terms of throughput and delay parameters.
    Keywords: Delay; IEEE 802.11 Wireless Network; Rotation Antenna; Throughput.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10055459
     
  • Optimal SVM Classifier based Cross-layer Design in Ad-hoc Wireless Network   Order a copy of this article
    by Ridhima Mehta  
    Abstract: The rapid advancement of wireless technology and routing devices has led to expeditious evolution of the ad-hoc type of networking. The infrastructure-less dynamic network with the error-prone wireless medium in the resource-constrained ad-hoc communication system poses several challenges for efficient routing and design optimization. In this paper, an optimal cross-layer design architecture for ad-hoc wireless network is developed based on the supervised categorization algorithm. Specifically, the Support Vector Machine (SVM) classification scheme is employed to evaluate the margin and error associated with the disparate features of a wireless communication system. This technique ensures that the margin obtained with the computed linear separating plane is maximum from the labeled training samples belonging to two different categories of a two-class problem. The contemplated networking attributes considered for the integrated application of cross-layer information exchange and binary SVM models include the throughput, persistence probability, and transmit power associated with the directed wireless links.
    Keywords: Ad-hoc network; Cross-layer design; Persistence probability; Power; SVM; Throughput.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10055462
     
  • DSHS: A Secure Decentralized Smart Healthcare System using Smart Contract   Order a copy of this article
    by A.N.U. RAJ, Shiva Prakash 
    Abstract: Social distancing has been implemented to stop the COVID-19 outbreak, which is currently a major public health concern on a global scale. Telemedicine is used by medical professionals to monitor their patients, especially those with chronic diseases. However, various implementation-related risks including data breaches, access restrictions within the medical community, inaccurate diagnosis, etc are faced by traditional telemedicine. We proposed the enhanced decentralized smart healthcare system (DSHS) to reduce the risks associated with traditional telemedicine healthcare solutions that utilize blockchain-based smart contracts to monitor, supervise, and carry out transactions. An immutable Modified Merkel tree structure is used to hold the transaction for viewing and accessing revocation contracts on a public blockchain, updating and sharing patient health records with all entities. Performance evaluation is done on Ethereum Platform. The simulation results show that proposed framework outperforms existing telemedicine solutions by enhancing transparency, boosting efficiency, and reducing average latency in the system.
    Keywords: Telemedicine; Ethereum; Blockchain; Smart Contract; Patient Health Record; Modified Merkle tree.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10059646
     
  • Antenna Performance Enhancement Using Inter-Coupling Effect Reducing Mechanisms   Order a copy of this article
    by Gebrehiwet Gebrekrstos Lema  
    Abstract: Recently, thinning an antenna has resulted in to attractive antenna radiation characteristics enhancement. This performance enhancement using thin antenna array is achieved because the inter-coupling effects of the array elements are reduced. Though the thinning both reduces the weight of the antenna and enhances the radiation characteristics, iterative algorithms can further enhance the performance and hence, in this research, an optimizer algorithm and inter-coupling reducing mechanisms are applied. The excitation weights of the individual array elements are thinned by turning some of the elements turned off while some of the elements turned on. The purpose of the thinning is to enhance the antenna performances like reduced SLL, high directivity, reduced power consumption and flexible radiation pattern. The SLL attenuation mechanism is applied to reduce the SLL in addition to the SLL reduction using the thinning and beamforming. Hence, in this paper, the three techniques (thinning, beamforming and SLL attenuation) are proposed to be integrated to enhance the antenna radiation characteristics. In general, the proposed combined method has resulted in to much better SLL reduction, directivity improvement and power wastage reduction.
    Keywords: Antenna design; beam forming; antenna array; side lobe; directivity.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10055765
     
  • Secure Framework for Data Transmission and Amalgamation of the Medical Device in IoMT
    by Rajkumar Gaur, Shiva Prakash 
    Abstract: The various application of IoT, one of the IoMT, is used in medical health care and medical monitoring techniques such as healthcare. It examines medical reports (EMR), online cases, primary level control, patient supervision, and fundamental problems. Urgent care can most affect support due to the current lack of a hospital or procedure and the possible long clinical medical centre. Due to the instant transfer of patient information, security is a crucial problem. Then the various attack moves and constructs are challenging in a device and secure information. So, our proposed architecture and security scheme is essential for the Internet of Medical Things. The architecture and scheme minimize resources, cost, and service the security system secures the information of patients and hospitals. Also, analyse the information integrity, confidentiality, and non-repudiation in the data transmission for IoMT applications. The next discusses the future challenges and implementation of the innovative healthcare system.
    Keywords: IoMT; domain; data flow; secure; hospital services; e-health.

  • Classification of Insect's Acoustic Signals Using a Hybrid Approach: Mel-Frequency Hilbert-Huang Transformation   Order a copy of this article
    by Rekha Kaushik, Jyoti Singhai 
    Abstract: Insects present in stored grain, wood, soil, plants, and environment have distinctive set of acoustic features. This paper developed an insect detection and classification system using their sound dataset. A novel approach has been proposed based on the combination of features: Mel-frequency Cepstral Coefficient and Hilbert Huang transform named Mel-frequency Hilbert Huang Transform (MFHTT) for acoustic feature extraction. The proposed method integrates the ability of Principal Component Analysis to reduce the dimensions and de-correlate the coefficients for insect sound classification. Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbour, Random Forest, Na
    Keywords: Acoustic sensing; Classification algorithms; Feature extraction; Hilbert- Huang transformation; Insect; Mel-frequency Cepstral Coefficient.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10061163
     
  • An Abnormal Behavior Recognition of MOOC Online Learning Based on Multidimensional Data Mining   Order a copy of this article
    by Meng Qu 
    Abstract: To solve the problems of low recall rate, low recognition rate and long time-consuming of the traditional MOOC online learning abnormal behavior identification method, an abnormal behavior recognition method of MOOC online learning based on multidimensional data mining is designed. The CFSFDP algorithm is used to mine MOOC online learning multidimensional data, the Lagrangian function is used to improve the SVM, and the improved SVM is used to classify the collected data. A neural network structure based on multi-head self-attention mechanism is constructed, and the feature vector of each class of MOOC online learning data is extracted by this network, and the abnormal behavior of MOOC online learning is identified according to the feature vector. The experimental results show that the recall rate of the method in this paper is always above 93%, the average recognition rate is 95.9%, and the maximum recognition time is only 0.4s
    Keywords: Multidimensional data mining; MOOC; online learning; abnormal behavior recognition; multi-head self-attention mechanism; neural network structure; recognizer.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10055816
     
  • Bi-LSTM with Attention Pooling Based on Joint Motion and Difference Entropy for Action Recognition   Order a copy of this article
    by Lunzheng Tan, Chunping Huang, Xia Limin, Jiaxiao Li 
    Abstract: Human action recognition is one of the most challenging tasks in computer vision due to its complex background changes and redundancy of long-term video information. To tackle these issues, we propose a novel action recognition framework called Bi-LSTM with Attention Pooling based on Joint motion and difference Entropy (JEAP-BiLSTM). Firstly, we extracts critical points of motion flow field as the key points of optical flow field, then compute the motion and difference entropy maps of the key points’ optical flow as short-term features. On this basis, we then use Bi-LSTM to extract video long-term temporal features from forward and backward simultaneously. In order to solve the problem of background change, we introduce attention pooling to the extracted features to highlight the region of interest. Experiments demonstrate that the proposed JEAP-BiLSTM outperforms state-of-the-art action recognition methods.
    Keywords: Action recognition; Attention mechanism; Entropy map; Bi-LSTM.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10056109
     
  • Performance analysis of antenna selection based MIMO systems subject to Fisher-Snedecor F fading channels   Order a copy of this article
    by Hubha Saikia, Rajkishur Mudoi 
    Abstract: The antenna selection is a prominent technique which decreases the number of radio frequency (RF) links in a multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) scheme. This article analyses the outage probability (OP), capacity as well as bit error rate (BER) of MIMO system with antenna selection subject to independent and identically distributed (i.i.d.) Fisher-Snedecor F fading channels. Two types of systems namely transmit antenna selection (TAS) connected with maximal ratio combining (MRC) receiver as well as joint transmit and receive antenna selection system are evaluated. Analytical expressions are derived in terms of infinite series representation. The OP, BER and channel capacity are illustrated for different values of fading parameters as well as shadowing parameters. All the obtained statements are endorsed by Monte-Carlo simulation data.
    Keywords: Bit error rate; Fisher-Snedecor F fading; Transmit antenna selection; Outage probability; Maximal ratio combining.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10056127
     
  • A novel copy-move detection and location technique based on tamper detection and similarity feature fusion   Order a copy of this article
    by Guangyang He, Xiang Zhang, Fan Wang, Zhangjie Fu 
    Abstract: Copy-move is a tampering method that moves a part of the image to another area. Since the colour and brightness of the images before and after being tampered are roughly the same, it is laborious to be recognised by the human eye. To address the problem of weak feature extraction capability in current copy-move tampering detection models, this article proposes a new image copy-move detection method. This method effectively extracts noise and edge information from the tested image through multi-angle feature fusion technology, and further improves the detection performance on image tampering edges by combining dilated convolutions and attention mechanisms. In addition, the model embeds tampering detection features into similarity features, enabling similarity detection to focus on specific areas, which effectively improves the detection efficiency and accuracy of model. Compared with existing copy-move detection methods, this method has strong robustness to various attacks while achieving good detection accuracy.
    Keywords: Deep learning; Image tampering localisation; Edge features.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10056233
     
  • Energy Efficient Techniques in 5G Communication: A Survey   Order a copy of this article
    by Gracelin Sheena B, N. Snehalatha 
    Abstract: Fifth Generation (5G) technology is a huge demand in the communication scenario due to the advanced features. The 5G communication shifts the wireless signal to the frequency range of 30 to 300 gigahertz (GHz) and minimizes the wavelength from centimeter to millimeter. Hence, it generates large bandwidth and reduces the traffic congestion in network. In this survey, 50 research papers are reviewed based on the beamforming techniques used to enable the data rate in network. 5G mobile communication methods are classified based on the beamforming methods, like phased array, network slicing, millimeter wave, Filter Bank Multi Carrier (FBMC), and wideband approach. Moreover, the challenges faced by the existing techniques are explained in the gaps and issues section. The analysis based on the classification, toolset, and the performance metrics are discussed. The future dimension of the research is based on the gaps and issues identified from the existing research works.
    Keywords: Beamforming; mobile communication; millimeter wave (mm wave); Phased array antenna; dual band antenna.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10056426
     
  • Adaptive Channel Equalisation using Different Hybrid Metaheuristic Algorithms in Digital Communication   Order a copy of this article
    by Shwetha N, Manoj Priyatham M, Gangadhar N 
    Abstract: In digital communication, the transmitted signal may be dispersive causing the information not to be transmitted as same Due to distortion, the communication channel is affected by Inter-Symbol Interference (ISI) An adaptive channel equalization concept is used to reduce the effects of ISI in digital communication The equalization process is considered as an optimization issue to minimize the mean square error (MSE) between the transmitted signal and the output of the equalizer Therefore, metaheuristic algorithms are widely adopted to enhance the function of adaptive channel equalizers In this paper, five different hybrid metaheuristic algorithms are introduced to optimize the Finite Impulse Response (FIR) channel for reducing the effects of ISI Accordingly, a bio-inspired Emperor Penguin Optimization (EPO) algorithm is individually hybridized with different algorithms like Tunicate Swarm Algorithm (TSA), Bald Eagle Search (BES), Jellyfish Search Optimization (JS), Manta ray foraging (MRF) and Chimp optimization algorithm (ChOA) The main role of these algorithms is to optimise the weights or coefficients of the equaliser for reducing the effect of ISI. Finally, the performance of each algorithm in channel equalisation is assessed, it is observed that EPO incorporated with both manta ray foraging and tunicate swarm algorithm have obtained relatively better equalisation results than other hybrid optimisation algorithms.
    Keywords: Adaptive Channel Equalization; Hybrid Optimization; FIR Filters; Mean Square Error; Inter Symbol Interference and Metaheuristic Algorithm.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10056434
     
  • An improved salp swarm algorithm for collaborative scheduling of discrete manufacturing logistics with multiple depots   Order a copy of this article
    by Chen Huajun, Yanguang Cai 
    Abstract: Aiming at the situation of a single factory, multiple depots and multiple customers, considering storage, time windows and capacity constraints, a collaborative scheduling of discrete manufacturing logistics with multiple depots (CSDMLMD) model is established. This problem includes discrete manufacturing process, depot storage process and logistics transportation scheduling process. Based on the basic principle of salp swarm algorithm, an improved salp swarm algorithm (ISSA) is proposed to solve the CSDMLMD problem. It is compared with simulated annealing algorithm, genetic algorithm and particle swarm algorithm, and relatively good results can be obtained. The experimental results presented in this paper verify the feasibility of solving this problem.
    Keywords: open shop scheduling; vehicle routing; discrete manufacturing; collaborative scheduling.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10059647
     
  • Detection of Primary User Emulation Attack using the Share and hunt optimization based deep CNN classifier   Order a copy of this article
    by Asmita A. Desai Asmita A. Desai, Pramod B. Patil 
    Abstract: In this research, the share and hunt optimization-based deep classifier is developed for accurate PUEA detection, which improvise the efficiency of utilization. The detection of primary user emulation attacks and enhancing the primary user performance is done by the three-layered approach in the cognitive radio network. The proposed method investigates the malicious user actions in the CR network, which prevents interference involved in the primary user. The performance of the proposed three-layered approach using the share and hunt optimization based deep CNN classifier is evaluated using the parameters, such as detection rate, delay, and throughput, and the analysis is performed using the Rayleigh and the awgn channel in the CR environment. The detection rate and the throughput of the attack detection are highly accurate and the delay is rapid for the developed method. In imminent, the protection of the CR network is highly improved with other enhanced approaches.
    Keywords: Cognitive Radio Network; Deep CNN; PUEA detection; Optimization; Secured Spectrum sensing.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10061537
     
  • A Theoretical Framework for Key Factors Affecting Adoption of E-procurement   Order a copy of this article
    by Zhang Guozheng, Li Peng, Donghui Li, Fang Wang, Yongdong Shi 
    Abstract: We proposed a theoretical framework to identify key factors influencing e-procurement adoption. The framework combines the theory of planned behavior and the model of technological acceptance, commonly used in B2B analyses. Through a literature review, we developed the model, drawing insights from a leading B2B e-commerce company in China. Data from 518 completed questionnaires were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The study found that behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control are crucial for predicting e-procurement technology usage. Internal and information barriers are important for corporate clients integrating new procurement platforms. The study provides suggestions to solution providers to overcome barriers and promote electronic procurement. The paper concludes by discussing the study's limitations and future research directions.
    Keywords: Planned behavior theory; technology acceptance model; e-procurement adoption; internal barriers; information barrier.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10059648
     
  • Reversible Data Hiding in Encrypted Images Based on Histogram Shifting and Prediction Error Block Coding   Order a copy of this article
    by Zhilin Chen, Jiaohua Qin 
    Abstract: To reduce prediction errors and create more room for embedding data, the paper proposes a reversible data hiding in encrypted images scheme based on histogram shifting and prediction error block coding. Firstly, the histogram of the prediction error image is shifted according to the signs of prediction errors. Next, the prediction error plane is partitioned into uniformly sized blocks, and these blocks are labeled as three types: an all-zero block, a block containing only one 1, and a block containing more than one 1. These three types of blocks are compressed using labeling, binary tree coding, and Huffman coding, respectively. To better compress the label map, an improved extended run-length coding is proposed. Finally, the image is secured by encryption and the secret data is hidden within it. The experimental results indicate a significant improvement in the embedding rate of the scheme compared to other schemes.
    Keywords: RDH; reversible data hiding; prediction error; Huffman coding; encrypted images; extended run-length coding.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10061182
     
  • Survey on Sport Video Analysis and Event Detection   Order a copy of this article
    by Suhas Patel, Dipesh Kamdar 
    Abstract: In recent years, sports video analysis has gained prominence in areas such as sports coaching, player tracking, and event detection. This survey focuses on two main approaches: handcrafted features and deep learning methods. Handcrafted feature-based methods like SIFT, HOG, and SURF show promise in sports video analysis, but have limitations in handling complex actions and require manual parameter tuning. In contrast, deep learning methods, including CNNs and LSTMs, offer automated feature learning and high accuracy in action recognition and event detection. This survey offers insights into the latest techniques, their performance, and future research possibilities. By reviewing research on handcrafted features and deep learning in sports video analysis, it provides a comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art techniques and research gaps. Sports video analysis can extract crucial information from large video datasets, including action recognition, event detection, and team behavior analysis. Advanced computer vision and machine learning automate analysis for valuable insights.
    Keywords: Sports Video Analysis; Event Detection; CNN; RNN; VGG-16,Hand Crafted Features; Deep Learning.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10059628
     
  • E-commerce Live Streaming Impact Analysis Based on Stimulus-Organism Response Theory   Order a copy of this article
    by Donghui Li, Li Peng, Zhang Guozheng, Fang Wang, Yongdong Shi 
    Abstract: The rise of live e-commerce has not only ushered in a new consumption paradigm but has also improved people's leisure activities. The research on impact factors in e-commerce live streaming has practical implications. Based on Stimulus-Organism-Response(S-O-R) framework, this paper introduces two latent variables, perceived trust, and flow experience, to model a mechanism on how product value and celebrity value influence consumers' purchase intention in e-commerce live streaming, and then validate the result with structural equation model. For verifying the hypothesis, this study applies a questionnaire survey and random sampling. Statistical methods are used to conduct the credibility and efficacy test of the Model, significance analysis of the model, and effects between variables in the model. The empirical result shows that product value and celebrity value both have a significant direct impact on consumers' purchase intention in e-commerce live streaming.
    Keywords: E-commerce live streaming; SOR theory; product value; celebrity value; perceived trust; flow experience theory.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10059668
     
  • ASER with QAM techniques for SISO communication system over Fisher-Snedecor F fading channels   Order a copy of this article
    by Rajkishur Mudoi 
    Abstract: The average symbol error rate (ASER) applying various quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) techniques is analyzed for single input and single output (SISO) system. QAM schemes are more useful to increase bandwidth efficiency for 5G and beyond wireless transmission systems. The channel of the system is influenced by Fisher-Snedecor F composite distribution. This distribution is commonly used to model fading channels due to its high accuracy and mathematical conformity. Various QAM schemes like hexagonal QAM, cross-QAM, square QAM and rectangular QAM are employed for ASER derivations. ASER expressions are acquired with regard to the Fox H-function which is the most general function and Prony approximation for Gaussian Q-function is utilized. Computer simulation is achieved to verify the certainty of the analyzed ASER equations.
    Keywords: Fisher-Snedecor F fading; ASER; Quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM); Prony approximation.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10061540
     
  • Robust Watermarking Algorithm for Screen-Shooting Images Based on Pattern Complexity JND Model   Order a copy of this article
    by Jia Peng, Jiaohua Qin, Xuyu Xiang, Yun Tan, Dashan Qing 
    Abstract: The popularity of smart devices has made it more convenient for users to take screen shots, but it has also made it easier to take clandestine shots, resulting in compromised and untraceable information. Therefore, this paper introduces a screen-shooting robust watermarking algorithm based on the pattern complexity just noticeable difference (PC-JND) model. This approach involves the utilization of local binary patterns (LBP) for block filtering based on texture complexity in the original image. Stable feature blocks are selected and processed using the speeded-up robust features (SURF) algorithm to extract key feature points, defining them as the watermark embedding regions. Finally, the watermark is embedded in the integer wavelet domain's HH sub-band, guided by the PC-JND model. Experimental results demonstrate that this algorithm not only significantly improves the visual quality of images in a shorter embedding time but also exhibits enhanced robustness against screen captures from various angles.
    Keywords: screen-shooting; robust watermarking; LBP; SURF; JND.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10062271
     
  • Security Vulnerability Analysis and Formal Verification of Smart Contracts: A Review   Order a copy of this article
    by Monika Bishnoi, Rajesh Bhaitia 
    Abstract: Since the evolution of bitcoin, Blockchain technology has shown promising improvement and application prospects. However, blockchain gained momentum when Vitalik Buterin launched the Ethereum platform in July 2015. It includes smart contracts (SCs), a program to automate, enforce, and verify a set of rules for a transaction to be valid. Since some SCs handle millions of dollars, their security becomes critical. In the past, some hackers have exploited the vulnerabilities in Ethereum SCs and have caused significant losses to the community and users. However, to use blockchain to its full potential, we need SCs; otherwise, it is just a third-party free, decentralized system for transferring money. This paper focuses on the security aspect of SCs in terms of security vulnerabilities and tools developed to discover and locate these vulnerabilities. To prove the correctness of SCs this study also focuses on formal verification techniques used to model and verify SCs.
    Keywords: Blockchain; Smart Contracts; Security vulnerability; Security analysis; Formal methods; Formal verification.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10062281
     
  • Analysis and optimisation of RON loss via compound variable selection and BP neural network   Order a copy of this article
    by Yunshu Dai, Jianwei Fei, Fei Gu, Chengsheng Yuan 
    Abstract: The loss of octane in the gasoline refining process can cause huge economic losses. However, the analysis and optimisation of octane loss is a high-dimensional nonlinear programming problem. In this work, we propose a compound variable selection scheme. Based on the results of independent variables by outlier and high correlation filtering, the representative operations are selected by random forest and grey correlation analysis, and the octane loss is then predicted by the BP neural network and XGBoost. To optimise the octane loss, an operation optimisation scheme based on fast gradient modification (FGM) is proposed. Experiments show that the composite variable selection scheme proposed in this paper can effectively screen independent and representative variables and has high prediction accuracy for octane loss. The proposed optimisation method also has sufficient feasibility and meets the needs of real scenes.
    Keywords: RON loss optimisation; variable selection; XGBoost; BP neural network; correlation analysis; fast gradient modification; nonlinear programming.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10059645
     
  • An improved salp swarm algorithm for collaborative scheduling of discrete manufacturing logistics with time windows   Order a copy of this article
    by Huajun Chen, Yanguang Cai 
    Abstract: Considering the constraints of time windows and capacity in the case of a single factory and multiple customers, a collaborative scheduling of discrete manufacturing logistics with time windows (CSDMLTW) model is established. The problem includes the discrete manufacturing process and the logistics transportation scheduling process. In the discrete manufacturing process, parallel machine scheduling (PMS) is considered. Logistics transportation scheduling considers the vehicle routing problem with time windows (VRPTW). In this paper, an improved salp swarm algorithm (ISSA) is proposed to solve the CSDMLTW problem based on the basic principle of the salp swarm algorithm (SSA). Compared with the simulated annealing algorithm, genetic algorithm, and particle swarm optimisation algorithm, the results are relatively better. Experimental results verify the feasibility of solving this problem.
    Keywords: parallel machine scheduling; vehicle routing; discrete manufacturing; collaborative scheduling.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10056281
     
  • Face forgery detection with cross-level attention   Order a copy of this article
    by Yaju Liu, Jianwei Fei, Peipeng Yu, Chengsheng Yuan, Haopeng Liang 
    Abstract: Currently, face videos manipulated using deep learning models are widely spread on social media, which violates personal privacy and may disturb social security. In this study, we start by discovering the essential differences between real and fake faces to improve the generalisability of the model. By this, it was found that the artefacts usually differ in size and generally appear in different places in the image. To extract multiscale artefacts and increase the perceptual field of the downsampling layer, we introduce atrous spatial pyramid pooling (ASPP). Considering the drawbacks of ASPP, we designed a cross-level attention (CLA) module to interact the output of the ASPP block with the backbone. Our CLA module allows the network to focus on locally manipulated areas without destroying other features of the model. Experimental results on the large publicly available facial manipulation database Faceforensics++ confirms the effectiveness of our proposed method.
    Keywords: face forgery detection; ASPP; attention mechanism; multi-media forensics; deep learning; deep fake.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2025.10059644
     
  • Optimal load balancing strategy-based centralised sensor for a WSN-based cloud-IoT framework using a hybrid meta-heuristic strategy   Order a copy of this article
    by G.S.R. Yogaraja, M.N. Thippeswamy, K. Venkatesh 
    Abstract: This paper is to implement a load balancing centralised server to control the wireless sensor networks (WSN) connected to internet of things (IoT) and cloud. The WSN gathers data pertaining to diverse applications and transfers it to a centralised server in the cloud through the IoT channel. Sever controls the routing of each node in the WSN through an optimal load balancing strategy. A hybrid meta-heuristic algorithm with the Forest-Cat Optimisation Algorithm (F-COA) is introduced for accomplishing a centralised load balanced strategy in the communication system. The fundamental constraints used in the proposed models are clustering parameters like distance between nodes, energy, and delay, load balancing parameters like response time, turnaround time, server load, and QoS parameters like resource utilisation, execution time, and throughput. The experimental results present superior performance through multi-objective optimisation when compared to the other approaches in terms of different constraints.
    Keywords: IoT; internet of things; cloud computing; WSN; wireless sensor networks; optimal routing; F-COA; Forest-Cat Optimisation Algorithm; load balancing; multi-objective function.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10051757
     
  • Proxy-CPM: a collaborative high-definition map update for autonomous and connected vehicles   Order a copy of this article
    by Anis Boubakri, Sonia Mettali Gammar 
    Abstract: Autonomous cooperative driving systems allow autonomous vehicles to operate safely. However, these driving systems are limited by the difficulty of retrieving, in a timely manner, the data needed for traffic. HD maps act as an additional sensor for the purpose of informing autonomous vehicles in advance by changes in the traffic environment. So you have to update the HD map. In our solution, we have proposed a service that allows to notify the vehicles by the updates of the traffic environment in order to minimise dangerous situations.
    Keywords: HD map; edge computing; autonomous vehicles; connected vehicles; collaborative perception.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAACS.2024.10055954