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College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
School of Computer Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
College of Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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Intelligent Optimization, Decision-Making and Privacy Preservation in Cyber–Physical Systems

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31 May 2025
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Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid advancements in technologies like 5G/6G communication and artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems (CPSs) play a vital role in diverse applications like smart grids, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. CPSs integrate data transmission channels with physical devices, employing a 5C hierarchical architecture (connection, cyber, conversion, cognition, and configuration) and intelligent perception technology. This integration enhances the real-time optimization of computing and communication resources using mathematical models and computational algorithms.

Intelligent optimization, decision-making and privacy-preserving problems are crucial aspects that aim to improve efficiency, reliability and security in CPSs. This promotes the motivation for investigating machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced optimization algorithms to control CPSs. This Topic aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present the latest advancements in intelligent optimization, decision-making and privacy-preserving in CPSs. We also invite contributions that explore the application of advanced mathematical tools in CPSs. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Intelligent optimization and security control in CPSs and its industrial application;
  2. Advanced privacy-preserving algorithms for CPSs and its industrial application;
  3. Application of statistical methods and big data processing and analysis in CPSs for smart grids;
  4. Security optimization and privacy-preserving in intelligent transportation CPSs;
  5. AI-based big data analysis and decision-making in power CPSs;
  6. Distributed privacy-preserving estimation in CPSs;
  7. Advanced mathematical modeling and analysis in intelligent complex network systems within CPSs.

Prof. Dr. Lijuan Zha
Prof. Dr. Jinliang Liu
Prof. Dr. Jian Liu
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Keywords

  • cyber-physical system
  • intelligent optimization
  • privacy-preserving
  • decision-making
  • security control

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Sciences
applsci 		2.5 5.3 2011 18.4 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Automation
automation 		- 2.9 2020 24.1 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Computers
computers 		2.6 5.4 2012 15.5 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Electronics
electronics 		2.6 5.3 2012 16.4 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Sensors
sensors 		3.4 7.3 2001 18.6 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy
jcp 		- 5.3 2021 26.9 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Mathematics
mathematics 		2.3 4.0 2013 18.3 Days CHF 2600 Submit

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The Application of the SubChain Salp Swarm Algorithm in the Less-Than-Truckload Freight Matching Problem
by Yibo Sun, Lei Yue, Yi Liu, Weitong Chen and Zhe Sun
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 4436; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084436 - 17 Apr 2025
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The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight problem is a general pain point in logistics applications. Its challenge resides in the fact that these loads cannot be shipped in a timely manner due to their relatively small volumes. Traditional LTL matching methods are challenged by delays [...] Read more.
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight problem is a general pain point in logistics applications. Its challenge resides in the fact that these loads cannot be shipped in a timely manner due to their relatively small volumes. Traditional LTL matching methods are challenged by delays in updating logistic information and higher distribution costs. In order to solve LTL challenges, we developed a novel SubChain Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSSA) by improving the traditional Salp Swarm Algorithm with the utilization of a SubChain operation. Our method aims to find the optimal strategy for maintaining a balance between lower operating costs and customer satisfaction. Our SSSA method combines multiple disconnected SubChain points to separate individual chains to find local optima and obtain better convergence results in the final decision. We have compared our method with mainstream metaheuristic algorithms using logistics datasets from a road freight company in Hangzhou, and the results demonstrate that our method converges faster than other methods and has a lower variance. Our method solves the limitation of local optima observed in other optimization methods and improves customer service in relation to the transportation issue. Full article
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Optimizing Post-Quantum Digital Signatures with Verkle Trees and Quantum Seed-Based Pseudo-Random Generators
by Maksim Iavich and Nursulu Kapalova
Computers 2025, 14(3), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/computers14030103 - 14 Mar 2025
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Nowadays, quantum computing is developing at an unprecedented speed. This will pose a serious threat to the security of widely used public-key cryptosystems in the near future. Scientists are actively looking for ways to protect against quantum attacks; however, existing solutions still face [...] Read more.
Nowadays, quantum computing is developing at an unprecedented speed. This will pose a serious threat to the security of widely used public-key cryptosystems in the near future. Scientists are actively looking for ways to protect against quantum attacks; however, existing solutions still face different limitations in terms of efficiency and practicality. This paper explores hash-based digital signature schemes, post-quantum vector commitments and Verkle tree-based approaches for protecting against quantum attacks. The paper proposes an improved approach to generating digital signatures based on Verkle trees using lattice based vector commitments. In order to further reduce the memory space, the paper offers the methodology of integrating a post-quantum secure pseudo-random number generator into the scheme. Finally, the paper proposes an efficient post-quantum digital signature scheme based on Verkle trees, which minimizes memory requirements and reduces the signature size. Our proposed framework has strong resistance to quantum attacks, as well as high speed and efficiency. This study is an important contribution to the elaboration of post-quantum cryptosystems, which lays the foundation for developing secure and practical digital signature systems in the face of emerging quantum threats. Full article
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Personalized Federated Learning Scheme for Autonomous Driving Based on Correlated Differential Privacy
by Yuan Tian, Yanfeng Shi, Yue Zhang and Qikun Tian
Sensors 2025, 25(1), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25010178 - 31 Dec 2024
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In the era of big data, advanced data processing devices and smart sensors greatly benefit us in many areas. As for each individual user, data sharing can be an essential part of the process of data collection and transmission. However, the issue of [...] Read more.
In the era of big data, advanced data processing devices and smart sensors greatly benefit us in many areas. As for each individual user, data sharing can be an essential part of the process of data collection and transmission. However, the issue of constant attacks on data privacy arouses huge concerns among the public. This work proposes a personalized federated learning method associated with correlated differential privacy for autonomous driving. First, instead of transmitting raw data to the server following collection, a device that employs federated learning can perform calculations to obtain the training model at each node. Second, we specifically perform a correlated classification analysis to encrypt data that share high relevance, which can minimize the system cost. Then, correlated differential privacy is utilized to achieve the preservation of data privacy before sharing. In contrast to the traditional differential privacy, the proposed solution guarantees enhanced privacy to meet the demands of customization. The experimental results show that our scheme is more refined in terms of user heterogeneity and the utility of data than others without violating privacy. Full article
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