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  • Review
  • Open Access
489 Citations
42,781 Views
14 Pages

A Review of Deep Transfer Learning and Recent Advancements

  • Mohammadreza Iman,
  • Hamid Reza Arabnia and
  • Khaled Rasheed

Deep learning has been the answer to many machine learning problems during the past two decades. However, it comes with two significant constraints: dependency on extensive labeled data and training costs. Transfer learning in deep learning, known as...

  • Review
  • Open Access
221 Citations
20,957 Views
17 Pages

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has brought revolutionary changes to the world, enabling businesses to create new experiences by combining virtual and physical worlds. As the use of GAI grows along with the Metaverse, it is explored by acade...

  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
189 Citations
41,514 Views
40 Pages

Machine vision, an interdisciplinary field that aims to replicate human visual perception in computers, has experienced rapid progress and significant contributions. This paper traces the origins of machine vision, from early image processing algorit...

  • Review
  • Open Access
134 Citations
60,284 Views
63 Pages

Connected and Automated Vehicles: Infrastructure, Applications, Security, Critical Challenges, and Future Aspects

  • Memoona Sadaf,
  • Zafar Iqbal,
  • Abdul Rehman Javed,
  • Irum Saba,
  • Moez Krichen,
  • Sajid Majeed and
  • Arooj Raza

Autonomous vehicles (AV) are game-changing innovations that promise a safer, more convenient, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation than traditional vehicles. Therefore, understanding AV technologies and their impact on society is criti...

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
111 Citations
25,570 Views
10 Pages

Developments and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Music Education

  • Xiaofei Yu,
  • Ning Ma,
  • Lei Zheng,
  • Licheng Wang and
  • Kai Wang

With the continuous developments of information technology, advanced computer technology and information technology have been promoted and used in the field of music. As one of the products of the rapid development of information technology, Artifici...

  • Article
  • Open Access
100 Citations
24,448 Views
40 Pages

This study examines the efficacy of Random Forest and XGBoost classifiers in conjunction with three upsampling techniques—SMOTE, ADASYN, and Gaussian noise upsampling (GNUS)—across datasets with varying class imbalance levels, ranging fro...

  • Review
  • Open Access
82 Citations
11,241 Views
15 Pages

Aging Mechanism and Models of Supercapacitors: A Review

  • Ning Ma,
  • Dongfang Yang,
  • Saleem Riaz,
  • Licheng Wang and
  • Kai Wang

Electrochemical supercapacitors are a promising type of energy storage device with broad application prospects. Developing an accurate model to reflect their actual working characteristics is of great research significance for rational utilization, p...

  • Review
  • Open Access
63 Citations
31,811 Views
32 Pages

Vision Transformers for Image Classification: A Comparative Survey

  • Yaoli Wang,
  • Yaojun Deng,
  • Yuanjin Zheng,
  • Pratik Chattopadhyay and
  • Lipo Wang

Transformers were initially introduced for natural language processing, leveraging the self-attention mechanism. They require minimal inductive biases in their design and can function effectively as set-based architectures. Additionally, transformers...

  • Review
  • Open Access
58 Citations
8,788 Views
31 Pages

Advancements in Doping Strategies for Enhanced Photocatalysts and Adsorbents in Environmental Remediation

  • Pramita Sen,
  • Praneel Bhattacharya,
  • Gargi Mukherjee,
  • Jumasri Ganguly,
  • Berochan Marik,
  • Devyani Thapliyal,
  • Sarojini Verma,
  • George D. Verros,
  • Manvendra Singh Chauhan and
  • Raj Kumar Arya

Environmental pollution poses a pressing global challenge, demanding innovative solutions for effective pollutant removal. Photocatalysts, particularly titanium dioxide (TiO2), are renowned for their catalytic prowess; however, they often require ult...

  • Review
  • Open Access
57 Citations
21,537 Views
34 Pages

A Survey of Machine Learning in Edge Computing: Techniques, Frameworks, Applications, Issues, and Research Directions

  • Oumayma Jouini,
  • Kaouthar Sethom,
  • Abdallah Namoun,
  • Nasser Aljohani,
  • Meshari Huwaytim Alanazi and
  • Mohammad N. Alanazi

Internet of Things (IoT) devices often operate with limited resources while interacting with users and their environment, generating a wealth of data. Machine learning models interpret such sensor data, enabling accurate predictions and informed deci...

  • Article
  • Open Access
53 Citations
4,334 Views
14 Pages

Utilization of Artificial Neural Networks for Precise Electrical Load Prediction

  • Christos Pavlatos,
  • Evangelos Makris,
  • Georgios Fotis,
  • Vasiliki Vita and
  • Valeri Mladenov

In the energy-planning sector, the precise prediction of electrical load is a critical matter for the functional operation of power systems and the efficient management of markets. Numerous forecasting platforms have been proposed in the literature t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
53 Citations
8,746 Views
18 Pages

As the manufacturing industry advances towards Industry 5.0, which heavily integrates advanced technologies such as cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the potential for web-based attacks increases. Cybe...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
52 Citations
31,808 Views
20 Pages

Real-time sign language translation systems are of paramount importance in enabling communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This population relies on various communication methods, including sign languages and visual techniques, to in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
51 Citations
14,728 Views
18 Pages

Challenges of Using the L-Band and S-Band for Direct-to-Cellular Satellite 5G-6G NTN Systems

  • Alexander Pastukh,
  • Valery Tikhvinskiy,
  • Svetlana Dymkova and
  • Oleg Varlamov

This article presents a comprehensive study of the potential utilization of the L-band and S-band frequency ranges for satellite non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies. This study encompasses an interference analysis in the S-band, investigating...

  • Review
  • Open Access
50 Citations
10,297 Views
26 Pages

This paper explores the application of various machine learning techniques for predicting customer churn in the telecommunications sector. We utilized a publicly accessible dataset and implemented several models, including Artificial Neural Networks,...

  • Review
  • Open Access
50 Citations
19,905 Views
40 Pages

This review examines recent advances in corrosion inhibitor technologies, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions that address both industrial efficiency and environmental safety. Corrosion is a ubiquitous problem, contribu...

  • Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
20,221 Views
26 Pages

A Comprehensive Survey of Cybersecurity Threats, Attacks, and Effective Countermeasures in Industrial Internet of Things

  • Abdullah M. Alnajim,
  • Shabana Habib,
  • Muhammad Islam,
  • Su Myat Thwin and
  • Faisal Alotaibi

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem faces increased risks and vulnerabilities due to adopting Industry 4.0 standards. Integrating data from various places and converging several systems have heightened the need for robust security meas...

  • Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
9,656 Views
32 Pages

Synergy between Artificial Intelligence and Hyperspectral Imagining—A Review

  • Svetlana N. Khonina,
  • Nikolay L. Kazanskiy,
  • Ivan V. Oseledets,
  • Artem V. Nikonorov and
  • Muhammad A. Butt

The synergy between artificial intelligence (AI) and hyperspectral imaging (HSI) holds tremendous potential across a wide array of fields. By leveraging AI, the processing and interpretation of the vast and complex data generated by HSI are significa...

  • Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
14,918 Views
71 Pages

Advancements in 3D Printing: Directed Energy Deposition Techniques, Defect Analysis, and Quality Monitoring

  • Muhammad Mu’az Imran,
  • Azam Che Idris,
  • Liyanage Chandratilak De Silva,
  • Yun-Bae Kim and
  • Pg Emeroylariffion Abas

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in additive manufacturing, a transformative approach to industrial production that allows for the layer-by-layer construction of complex parts directly from digital models. Focusing...

  • Article
  • Open Access
48 Citations
5,827 Views
24 Pages

An End-to-End Lightweight Multi-Scale CNN for the Classification of Lung and Colon Cancer with XAI Integration

  • Mohammad Asif Hasan,
  • Fariha Haque,
  • Saifur Rahman Sabuj,
  • Hasan Sarker,
  • Md. Omaer Faruq Goni,
  • Fahmida Rahman and
  • Md Mamunur Rashid

To effectively treat lung and colon cancer and save lives, early and accurate identification is essential. Conventional diagnosis takes a long time and requires the manual expertise of radiologists. The rising number of new cancer cases makes it chal...

  • Review
  • Open Access
48 Citations
8,322 Views
34 Pages

Risk Assessment of Heterogeneous IoMT Devices: A Review

  • Pritika,
  • Bharanidharan Shanmugam and
  • Sami Azam

The adaptation of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has provided efficient and timely services and has transformed the healthcare industry to a great extent. Monitoring patients remotely and managing hospital records and data have become effortle...

  • Review
  • Open Access
46 Citations
15,216 Views
31 Pages

Applied Deep Learning-Based Crop Yield Prediction: A Systematic Analysis of Current Developments and Potential Challenges

  • Khadija Meghraoui,
  • Imane Sebari,
  • Juergen Pilz,
  • Kenza Ait El Kadi and
  • Saloua Bensiali

Agriculture is essential for global income, poverty reduction, and food security, with crop yield being a crucial measure in this field. Traditional crop yield prediction methods, reliant on subjective assessments such as farmers’ experiences,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
7,669 Views
29 Pages

Reconstruction of Industrial and Historical Heritage for Cultural Enrichment Using Virtual and Augmented Reality

  • Lukas Paulauskas,
  • Andrius Paulauskas,
  • Tomas Blažauskas,
  • Robertas Damaševičius and
  • Rytis Maskeliūnas

Because of its benefits in providing an engaging and mobile environment, virtual reality (VR) has recently been rapidly adopted and integrated in education and professional training. Augmented reality (AR) is the integration of VR with the real world...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
6,568 Views
42 Pages

Multi-Scale CNN: An Explainable AI-Integrated Unique Deep Learning Framework for Lung-Affected Disease Classification

  • Ovi Sarkar,
  • Md. Robiul Islam,
  • Md. Khalid Syfullah,
  • Md. Tohidul Islam,
  • Md. Faysal Ahamed,
  • Mominul Ahsan and
  • Julfikar Haider

Lung-related diseases continue to be a leading cause of global mortality. Timely and precise diagnosis is crucial to save lives, but the availability of testing equipment remains a challenge, often coupled with issues of reliability. Recent research...

  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
8,288 Views
23 Pages

A Novel Machine Learning-Based Prediction Method for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease Using ECG Signal Processing

  • Prabu Pachiyannan,
  • Musleh Alsulami,
  • Deafallah Alsadie,
  • Abdul Khader Jilani Saudagar,
  • Mohammed AlKhathami and
  • Ramesh Chandra Poonia

Congenital heart disease (CHD) represents a multifaceted medical condition that requires early detection and diagnosis for effective management, given its diverse presentations and subtle symptoms that manifest from birth. This research article intro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
9,118 Views
17 Pages

Credit card fraud detection is a critical challenge in the financial industry, with substantial economic implications. Conventional machine learning (ML) techniques often fail to adapt to evolving fraud patterns and underperform with imbalanced datas...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
10,632 Views
14 Pages

In the scientific community, it is difficult to find a consensus on defining BIM. Just as the acronym BIM has developed in different ways, it is also understood in different ways. Depending on its understanding, different definitions emerge. It is de...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
9,936 Views
26 Pages

Energy Efficiency in Additive Manufacturing: Condensed Review

  • Ismail Fidan,
  • Vivekanand Naikwadi,
  • Suhas Alkunte,
  • Roshan Mishra and
  • Khalid Tantawi

Today, it is significant that the use of additive manufacturing (AM) has growing in almost every aspect of the daily life. A high number of sectors are adapting and implementing this revolutionary production technology in their domain to increase pro...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
10,981 Views
45 Pages

A Review of Fused Filament Fabrication of Metal Parts (Metal FFF): Current Developments and Future Challenges

  • Johnson Jacob,
  • Dejana Pejak Simunec,
  • Ahmad E. Z. Kandjani,
  • Adrian Trinchi and
  • Antonella Sola

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is the most widespread and versatile material extrusion (MEX) technique. Although powder-based systems have dominated the metal 3D printing landscape in the past, FFF’s popularity for producing metal parts (&ldq...

  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
12,323 Views
31 Pages

Fatigue refers to the progressive and localized structural damage that occurs when a material is subjected to repeated loading and unloading, typically at levels below its ultimate strength. Several failure mechanisms have been observed in practical...

  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
6,895 Views
27 Pages

Although multiview platforms have enhanced work efficiency in mining teleoperation systems, they also induce “cognitive tunneling” and depth-detection issues for operators. These issues inadvertently focus their attention on a restricted...

  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
5,132 Views
37 Pages

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its strain on healthcare resources, this study presents a comprehensive review of various techniques that can be used to integrate image compression techniques and statistical texture analysis to optimize the...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
31 Citations
2,898 Views
11 Pages

In terms of the battery management system of a mobile music speaker, reliability optimization has always been an important topic. This paper proposes a new dynamic redundant battery management algorithm based on the existing fault-tolerant structure...

  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
8,140 Views
52 Pages

Application of Modeling and Control Approaches of Piezoelectric Actuators: A Review

  • Mithun Kanchan,
  • Mohith Santhya,
  • Ritesh Bhat and
  • Nithesh Naik

Piezoelectric actuators find extensive application in delivering precision motion in the micrometer to nanometer range. The advantages of a broader range of motion, rapid response, higher stiffness, and large actuation force from piezoelectric actuat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
29 Citations
4,227 Views
24 Pages

An Advanced Solution Based on Machine Learning for Remote EMDR Therapy

  • Francesca Fiani,
  • Samuele Russo and
  • Christian Napoli

For this work, a preliminary study proposed virtual interfaces for remote psychotherapy and psychology practices. This study aimed to verify the efficacy of such approaches in obtaining results comparable to in-presence psychotherapy, when the therap...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
8,735 Views
21 Pages

Today’s environment demands that cybersecurity be given top priority because of the increase in cyberattacks and the development of quantum computing capabilities. Traditional security measures have relied on cryptographic techniques to safegua...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
4,541 Views
21 Pages

Performance Assessment of Different Sustainable Energy Systems Using Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making Model and Self-Organizing Maps

  • Satyabrata Dash,
  • Sujata Chakravarty,
  • Nimay Chandra Giri,
  • Umashankar Ghugar and
  • Georgios Fotis

The surging demand for electricity, propelled by the widespread adoption of intelligent grids and heightened consumer interaction with electricity demand and pricing, underscores the imperative for precise prognostication of optimal power plant utili...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
14,483 Views
48 Pages

Modern Trends and Recent Applications of Hyperspectral Imaging: A Review

  • Ming-Fang Cheng,
  • Arvind Mukundan,
  • Riya Karmakar,
  • Muhamed Adil Edavana Valappil,
  • Jumana Jouhar and
  • Hsiang-Chen Wang

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is an advanced imaging technique that captures detailed spectral information across multiple fields. This review explores its applications in counterfeit detection, remote sensing, agriculture, medical imaging, cancer dete...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
5,105 Views
28 Pages

A Collaborative Federated Learning Framework for Lung and Colon Cancer Classifications

  • Md. Munawar Hossain,
  • Md. Robiul Islam,
  • Md. Faysal Ahamed,
  • Mominul Ahsan and
  • Julfikar Haider

Lung and colon cancers are common types of cancer with significant fatality rates. Early identification considerably improves the odds of survival for those suffering from these diseases. Histopathological image analysis is crucial for detecting canc...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
8,160 Views
46 Pages

Enhancing Solar Plant Efficiency: A Review of Vision-Based Monitoring and Fault Detection Techniques

  • Ioannis Polymeropoulos,
  • Stavros Bezyrgiannidis,
  • Eleni Vrochidou and
  • George A. Papakostas

26 September 2024

Over the last decades, environmental awareness has provoked scientific interest in green energy, produced, among others, from solar sources. However, for the efficient operation and longevity of green solar plants, regular inspection and maintenance...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
19,554 Views
50 Pages

Smartphone Security and Privacy: A Survey on APTs, Sensor-Based Attacks, Side-Channel Attacks, Google Play Attacks, and Defenses

  • Zia Muhammad,
  • Zahid Anwar,
  • Abdul Rehman Javed,
  • Bilal Saleem,
  • Sidra Abbas and
  • Thippa Reddy Gadekallu

There is an exponential rise in the use of smartphones in government and private institutions due to business dependencies such as communication, virtual meetings, and access to global information. These smartphones are an attractive target for cyber...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
10,564 Views
21 Pages

An Extensive Critique on Smart Grid Technologies: Recent Advancements, Key Challenges, and Future Directions

  • Sonam Dorji,
  • Albert Alexander Stonier,
  • Geno Peter,
  • Ramya Kuppusamy and
  • Yuvaraja Teekaraman

Given the various aspects of climate change and the growing demand for energy, energy efficiency and environmental protection have become major concerns worldwide. If not taken care of, energy demand will become unmanageable due to technological grow...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
8,027 Views
23 Pages

The paper addresses the issue of classification machine learning algorithm performance based on a novel probabilistic confusion matrix concept. The paper develops a theoretical framework which associates the proposed confusion matrix and the resultin...

  • Review
  • Open Access
25 Citations
23,293 Views
23 Pages

Exploring Post-Quantum Cryptography: Review and Directions for the Transition Process

  • Kanza Cherkaoui Dekkaki,
  • Igor Tasic and
  • Maria-Dolores Cano

As quantum computing advances, current cryptographic protocols are increasingly vulnerable to quantum attacks, particularly those based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) like RSA or Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). This paper presents a comprehens...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
4,138 Views
20 Pages

Enhancing Performance of Millimeter Wave MIMO Antenna with a Decoupling and Common Defected Ground Approach

  • Poonam Tiwari,
  • Vishant Gahlaut,
  • Meenu Kaushik,
  • Anshuman Shastri,
  • Vivek Arya,
  • Issa Elfergani,
  • Chemseddine Zebiri and
  • Jonathan Rodriguez

An approach is presented to enhance the isolation of a two-port Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna using a decoupling structure and a common defected ground structure (DGS) that physically separates the antennas from each other. The antenn...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
9,366 Views
27 Pages

Efficient Deep Learning-Based Data-Centric Approach for Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from Facial Images Using Explainable AI

  • Mohammad Shafiul Alam,
  • Muhammad Mahbubur Rashid,
  • Ahmed Rimaz Faizabadi,
  • Hasan Firdaus Mohd Zaki,
  • Tasfiq E. Alam,
  • Md Shahin Ali,
  • Kishor Datta Gupta and
  • Md Manjurul Ahsan

The research describes an effective deep learning-based, data-centric approach for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder from facial images. To classify ASD and non-ASD subjects, this method requires training a convolutional neural network using the fa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
5,995 Views
23 Pages

Irrigation is crucial for crop cultivation and productivity. However, traditional methods often waste water and energy due to neglecting soil and crop variations, leading to inefficient water distribution and potential crop water stress. The crop wat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
20,274 Views
20 Pages

Blockchain-Based Healthcare Records Management Framework: Enhancing Security, Privacy, and Interoperability

  • Noor Ul Ain Tahir,
  • Umer Rashid,
  • Hassan Jalil Hadi,
  • Naveed Ahmad,
  • Yue Cao,
  • Mohammed Ali Alshara and
  • Yasir Javed

This study investigated the potential of blockchain technology to transform Electronic Health Record (EHR) administration, integrity, and security. EHRs store vital health information such as medical history, diagnosis, prescriptions, and imaging fin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
13,262 Views
21 Pages

Smartphone-Based Citizen Science Tool for Plant Disease and Insect Pest Detection Using Artificial Intelligence

  • Panagiotis Christakakis,
  • Garyfallia Papadopoulou,
  • Georgios Mikos,
  • Nikolaos Kalogiannidis,
  • Dimosthenis Ioannidis,
  • Dimitrios Tzovaras and
  • Eleftheria Maria Pechlivani

In recent years, the integration of smartphone technology with novel sensing technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Deep Learning (DL) algorithms has revolutionized crop pest and disease surveillance. Efficient and accurate diagnosis is cruc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
5,901 Views
17 Pages

A Novel Methodology for Human Kinematics Motion Detection Based on Smartphones Sensor Data Using Artificial Intelligence

  • Ali Raza,
  • Mohammad Rustom Al Nasar,
  • Essam Said Hanandeh,
  • Raed Abu Zitar,
  • Ahmad Yacoub Nasereddin and
  • Laith Abualigah

Kinematic motion detection aims to determine a person’s actions based on activity data. Human kinematic motion detection has many valuable applications in health care, such as health monitoring, preventing obesity, virtual reality, daily life m...

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