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A Measurement Study of the Ethereum Underlying P2P Network

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Computers, Materials & Continua 2024年第1期78卷 515-532页

作者： Mohammad ZMasoud Yousef Jaradat Ahmad Manasrah Mohammad Alia Khaled Suwais Sally Almanasra Electrical Engineering Department Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanAmman11733Jordan Mechanical Engineering Department Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanAmman11733Jordan Computer Science Department Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanAmman11733Jordan Faculty of Computer Studies Arab Open UniversityRiyadh11681Saudi Arabia

This work carried out a measurement study of the Ethereum Peer-to-Peer(P2P)network to gain a better understanding of the underlying nodes.Ethereum was applied because it pioneered distributed applications,smart contracts,and Web3.Moreover,its application layer language“Solidity”is widely used in smart contracts across different public and private blockchains.To this end,we wrote a new Ethereum client based on Geth to collect Ethereum node information.Moreover,various web scrapers have been written to collect nodes’historical data fromthe Internet Archive and the Wayback Machine project.The collected data has been compared with two other services that harvest the number of Ethereumnodes.Ourmethod has collectedmore than 30% more than the other services.The data trained a neural network model regarding time series to predict the number of online nodes in the future.Our findings show that there are less than 20% of the same nodes daily,indicating thatmost nodes in the network change frequently.It poses a question of the stability of the network.Furthermore,historical data shows that the top ten countries with Ethereum clients have not changed since 2016.The popular operating system of the underlying nodes has shifted from Windows to Linux over time,increasing node security.The results have also shown that the number of Middle East and North Africa(MENA)Ethereum nodes is neglected compared with nodes recorded from other regions.It opens the door for developing new mechanisms to encourage users from these regions to contribute to this technology.Finally,the model has been trained and demonstrated an accuracy of 92% in predicting the future number of nodes in the Ethereum network.

关键词： Ethereum measurement ethereum client neural network time series forecasting web-scarping wayback machine blockchain

Adaptive Segmentation for Unconstrained Iris Recognition

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Computers, Materials & Continua 2024年第2期78卷 1591-1609页

作者： Mustafa AlRifaee Sally Almanasra Adnan Hnaif Ahmad Althunibat Mohammad Abdallah Thamer Alrawashdeh Faculty of Architecture and Design Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanAmman11733Jordan Faculty of Computer Studies Arab Open UniversityRiyadh11681Saudi Arabia Faculty of Science and Information Technology Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanAmman11733Jordan

In standard iris recognition systems,a cooperative imaging framework is employed that includes a light source with a near-infrared wavelength to reveal iris texture,look-and-stare constraints,and a close distance requirement to the capture device.When these conditions are relaxed,the system’s performance significantly deteriorates due to segmentation and feature extraction problems.Herein,a novel segmentation algorithm is proposed to correctly detect the pupil and limbus boundaries of iris images captured in unconstrained environments.First,the algorithm scans the whole iris image in the Hue Saturation Value(HSV)color space for local maxima to detect the sclera region.The image quality is then assessed by computing global features in red,green and blue(RGB)space,as noisy images have heterogeneous characteristics.The iris images are accordingly classified into seven categories based on their global RGB intensities.After the classification process,the images are filtered,and adaptive thresholding is applied to enhance the global contrast and detect the outer iris ring.Finally,to characterize the pupil area,the algorithm scans the cropped outer ring region for local minima values to identify the darkest area in the iris ring.The experimental results show that our method outperforms existing segmentation techniques using the UBIRIS.v1 and v2 databases and achieved a segmentation accuracy of 99.32 on UBIRIS.v1 and an error rate of 1.59 on UBIRIS.v2.

关键词： Image recognition color segmentation image processing localization

Performance Comparison of Hyper-V and KVM for Cryptographic Tasks in Cloud Computing

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Computers, Materials & Continua 2024年第2期78卷 2023-2045页

作者： Nader Abdel Karim Osama A.Khashan Waleed K.Abdulraheem Moutaz Alazab Hasan Kanaker Mahmoud E.Farfoura Mohammad Alshinwan Department of Intelligent Systems Faculty of Artificial IntelligenceAl-Balqa Applied UniversityAl-Salt1705Jordan Research and Innovation Centers Rabdan AcademyP.O.Box 114646Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates Department of Information Systems and Networks TheWorld Islamic Sciences and Education UniversityAmman11947Jordan Department of Cyber Security Isra UniversityAmman1162Jordan Faculty of Science and Information Technology Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanAmman11733Jordan Middle East university Research Unit Middle East UniversityAmman11831Jordan

As the extensive use of cloud computing raises questions about the security of any personal data stored there,cryptography is being used more frequently as a security tool to protect data confidentiality and privacy in the cloud environment.A hypervisor is a virtualization software used in cloud hosting to divide and allocate resources on various pieces of hardware.The choice of hypervisor can significantly impact the performance of cryptographic operations in the cloud environment.An important issue that must be carefully examined is that no hypervisor is completely superior in terms of performance;Each hypervisor should be examined to meet specific needs.The main objective of this study is to provide accurate results to compare the performance of Hyper-V and Kernel-based Virtual Machine(KVM)while implementing different cryptographic algorithms to guide cloud service providers and end users in choosing the most suitable hypervisor for their cryptographic needs.This study evaluated the efficiency of two hypervisors,Hyper-V and KVM,in implementing six cryptographic algorithms:Rivest,Shamir,Adleman(RSA),Advanced Encryption Standard(AES),Triple Data Encryption Standard(TripleDES),Carlisle Adams and Stafford Tavares(CAST-128),BLOWFISH,and TwoFish.The study’s findings show that KVM outperforms Hyper-V,with 12.2%less Central Processing Unit(CPU)use and 12.95%less time overall for encryption and decryption operations with various file sizes.The study’s findings emphasize how crucial it is to pick a hypervisor that is appropriate for cryptographic needs in a cloud environment,which could assist both cloud service providers and end users.Future research may focus more on how various hypervisors perform while handling cryptographic workloads.

关键词： Cloud computing performance virtualization hypervisors Hyper-V KVM cryptographic algorithm

Development of sustainable thermal insulation based on bio-polyester filled with date pits

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Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts 2024年第1期9卷 74-89页

作者： Amal Mlhem Thomas Teklebrhan Evenezer Bokuretsion Basim Abu-Jdayil Chemical&Petroleum Engineering Department United Arab Emirates UniversityPO Box 15551United Arab Emirates National Water and Energy Center United Arab Emirates UniversityPO Box 15551United Arab Emirates

Date palm pit(DPP)-filled poly(-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB)composites were prepared,evaluated,and characterized to determine their thermal insulation ability.Thermal conductivity values ranged between 0.086 and 0.100 W/(m·K).At a maximum filler concentration(50%(w)),the specific heat capacity and thermal diffusivity were 1183 J/(kg·K)and 0.0689 mm^(2)/s,respec-tively.The DPP increased the thermal stability,and the highest compressive strength obtained was 80 MPa at 30%filler content.The PHB-DPP composites exhibited promising water absorption(less than 6%)and tensile strength(6-14 MPa).Date-pit-based PHB composites could be used in sustainable building engineering and cleaner production.

关键词： Green construction material Sustainable thermal insulator Date pit Polyhydroxybutyrate

Synergistic Swarm Optimization Algorithm

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Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2024年第6期139卷 2557-2604页

作者： Sharaf Alzoubi Laith Abualigah Mohamed Sharaf Mohammad Sh.Daoud Nima Khodadadi Heming Jia Faculty of Computer Sciences and Informatics Amman Arab UniversityAmman11953Jordan Computer Science Department Al Al-Bayt UniversityMafraq25113Jordan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Lebanese American UniversityByblos13-5053Lebanon Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research Al-Ahliyya Amman UniversityAmman19328Jordan MEU Research Unit Middle East UniversityAmman11831Jordan Applied Science Research Center Applied Science Private UniversityAmman11931Jordan School of Computer Sciences Universiti Sains MalaysiaPulau Pinang11800Malaysia School of Engineering and Technology Sunway University MalaysiaPetaling Jaya27500Malaysia Department of Industrial Engineering College of EngineeringKing Saud UniversityP.O.Box 800Riyadh11421Saudi Arabia College of Engineering Al Ain UniversityAbu Dhabi112612United Arab Emirates Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering University of MiamiCoral Gables1251USA School of Information Engineering Sanming UniversitySanming365004China

This research paper presents a novel optimization method called the Synergistic Swarm Optimization Algorithm(SSOA).The SSOA combines the principles of swarmintelligence and synergistic cooperation to search for optimal solutions efficiently.A synergistic cooperation mechanism is employed,where particles exchange information and learn from each other to improve their search behaviors.This cooperation enhances the exploitation of promising regions in the search space while maintaining exploration capabilities.Furthermore,adaptive mechanisms,such as dynamic parameter adjustment and diversification strategies,are incorporated to balance exploration and exploitation.By leveraging the collaborative nature of swarm intelligence and integrating synergistic cooperation,the SSOAmethod aims to achieve superior convergence speed and solution quality performance compared to other optimization algorithms.The effectiveness of the proposed SSOA is investigated in solving the 23 benchmark functions and various engineering design problems.The experimental results highlight the effectiveness and potential of the SSOA method in addressing challenging optimization problems,making it a promising tool for a wide range of applications in engineering and beyond.Matlab codes of SSOA are available at:https://***/matlabcentral/fileexchange/153466-synergistic-swarm-optimization-algorithm.

关键词： Synergistic swarm optimization algorithm optimization algorithm metaheuristic engineering problems benchmark functions

Benchmarking YOLOv5 models for improved human detection in search and rescue missions

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Journal of Electronic Science and Technology 2024年第1期22卷 70-80页

作者： Namat Bachir Qurban Ali Memon Electrical Engineering Department College of EngineeringUnited Arab Emirates UniversityAl Ain15551United Arab Emirates

Drone or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technology has undergone significant changes.The technology allows UAV to carry out a wide range of tasks with an increasing level of sophistication,since drones can cover a large area with cameras.Meanwhile,the increasing number of computer vision applications utilizing deep learning provides a unique insight into such applications.The primary target in UAV-based detection applications is humans,yet aerial recordings are not included in the massive datasets used to train object detectors,which makes it necessary to gather the model data from such platforms.You only look once(YOLO)version 4,RetinaNet,faster region-based convolutional neural network(R-CNN),and cascade R-CNN are several well-known detectors that have been studied in the past using a variety of datasets to replicate rescue scenes.Here,we used the search and rescue(SAR)dataset to train the you only look once version 5(YOLOv5)algorithm to validate its speed,accuracy,and low false detection rate.In comparison to YOLOv4 and R-CNN,the highest mean average accuracy of 96.9%is obtained by YOLOv5.For comparison,experimental findings utilizing the SAR and the human rescue imaging database on land(HERIDAL)datasets are presented.The results show that the YOLOv5-based approach is the most successful human detection model for SAR missions.

关键词： Unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) Search and rescue(SAR) You look only once(YOLO)model You only look once version 5 (YOLOv5)

IoT Smart Devices Risk Assessment Model Using Fuzzy Logic and PSO

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Computers, Materials & Continua 2024年第2期78卷 2245-2267页

作者： Ashraf S.Mashaleh Noor Farizah Binti Ibrahim Mohammad Alauthman Mohammad Almseidin Amjad Gawanmeh School of Computer Sciences Universiti Sains MalaysiaPenangMalaysia Department Computer Center Al-Balqa Applied UniversitySaltJordan Department of Information Security Faculty of Information TechnologyUniversity of PetraAmmanJordan Department of Computer Science Tafila Technical UniversityTafilaJordan College of Engineering and IT University of DubaiDubaiUnited Arab Emirates

Increasing Internet of Things(IoT)device connectivity makes botnet attacks more dangerous,carrying catastrophic hazards.As IoT botnets evolve,their dynamic and multifaceted nature hampers conventional detection methods.This paper proposes a risk assessment framework based on fuzzy logic and Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)to address the risks associated with IoT botnets.Fuzzy logic addresses IoT threat uncertainties and ambiguities methodically.Fuzzy component settings are optimized using PSO to improve accuracy.The methodology allows for more complex thinking by transitioning from binary to continuous assessment.Instead of expert inputs,PSO data-driven tunes rules and membership functions.This study presents a complete IoT botnet risk assessment system.The methodology helps security teams allocate resources by categorizing threats as high,medium,or low severity.This study shows how CICIoT2023 can assess cyber risks.Our research has implications beyond detection,as it provides a proactive approach to risk management and promotes the development of more secure IoT environments.

关键词： IoT botnet detection risk assessment fuzzy logic particle swarm optimization(PSO) cybersecurity interconnected devices

Analysis of Supply Chain Sustainability Drivers in the Oil and Gas Industry under Covid-19 Pandemic

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Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering 2024年第2期33卷 131-161页

作者： Sujan Piya Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management University of SharjahSharjahUnited Arab Emirates

The supply chain of many industries,including Oil and Gas,was significantly affected by the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.This,in turn,had a knock-on effect on other industries around the globe.Sustaining the impact of the disruption posed a major challenge for the industry.This study contributes to the existing literature by identifying and analyzing the most significant drivers that affected the sustainability of the Oil and Gas supply chain during the Covid pandemic.Fifteen drivers were identified based on an extensive literature review and a survey conducted with experts working in the Oil and Gas industry.Multi-criteria decision-making methodologies were used to analyze these drivers.The analysis from the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process found that the most important drivers for the sustainability of the Oil and gas supply chain during the pandemic were"Risk management capacity","Government regulation"and"Health and safety of employees".On the other hand,the driver"Community Pressure"was found to be of the least importance.Furthermore,the study integrated the results of the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process with the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution to calculate the supply chain sustainability index.A case example was demonstrated to rank the industries based on such calculations.This study can support the governmental institutions in benchmarking the Oil and Gas industry based on its sustainability index.Additionally,the outcomes of the study will help industrial decision makers prioritize the drivers the company should focus and devise strategies based on the priority to improve the sustainability of their supply chain during severe disruption.This will be crucial as the World health organization has cautioned that the world may encounter another pandemic in the near future.

关键词： Supply chain sustainability drivers Oil and gas supply chain Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process Fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution Covid-19

Customized Convolutional Neural Network for Accurate Detection of Deep Fake Images in Video Collections

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Computers, Materials & Continua 2024年第5期79卷 1995-2014页

作者： Dmitry Gura Bo Dong Duaa Mehiar Nidal Al Said Department of Cadastre and Geoengineering Kuban State Technological UniversityKrasnodar350072Russian Federation Department of Geodesy Kuban State Agrarian UniversityKrasnodar350072Russian Federation School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Liaoning UniversityLiaoning110031China Department of IT Middle East UniversityAmman11831Jordan College of Mass Communication Ajman UniversityP.O Box 346AjmanUnited Arab Emirates

The motivation for this study is that the quality of deep fakes is constantly improving,which leads to the need to develop new methods for their detection.The proposed Customized Convolutional Neural Network method involves extracting structured data from video frames using facial landmark detection,which is then used as input to the CNN.The customized Convolutional Neural Network method is the date augmented-based CNN model to generate‘fake data’or‘fake images’.This study was carried out using Python and its libraries.We used 242 films from the dataset gathered by the Deep Fake Detection Challenge,of which 199 were made up and the remaining 53 were real.Ten seconds were allotted for each video.There were 318 videos used in all,199 of which were fake and 119 of which were real.Our proposedmethod achieved a testing accuracy of 91.47%,loss of 0.342,and AUC score of 0.92,outperforming two alternative approaches,CNN and MLP-CNN.Furthermore,our method succeeded in greater accuracy than contemporary models such as XceptionNet,Meso-4,EfficientNet-BO,MesoInception-4,VGG-16,and DST-Net.The novelty of this investigation is the development of a new Convolutional Neural Network(CNN)learning model that can accurately detect deep fake face photos.

关键词： Deep fake detection video analysis convolutional neural network machine learning video dataset collection facial landmark prediction accuracy models