Background: Practical implementation of radiomics research faces significant data accessibility challenges due to privacy and ethical restrictions on multicenter data aggregation. Federated Learning (FL) provides a secure distributed framework that preserves data privacy through cryptographic techniques. Its adoption in radiomics is an emerging trend, enabling collaborative training without sharing sensitive imaging data. However, the inherently Non-IID data distribution across clients in FL often leads to class imbalance, which can substantially degrade global model performance. Purpose: To develop a privacy-preserving, multicenter collaborative CT-radiomics model for evaluating neoadjuvant... More >

In the era of increasingly scarce spectrum resources, electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) prediction has emerged as a critical means for enhancing spectrum utilization efficiency. However, most of the existing EMS methods primarily exploit low-dimensional features such as temporal, frequency, or spatial characteristics in an individual fashion, which limits their ability to fully capture the inherent complexity of spectrum dynamics. To improve the performance, this paper proposes a novel EMS prediction model, which involving three operations, namely multi-dimensional decoupling, feature fusion and temporal prediction. Firstly, for multi-dimensional decoupling operation, we propose a Multi-dimensi... More >

Multimodal Sentiment Analysis (MSA), a pivotal task in affective computing, aims to enhance sentiment understanding by integrating heterogeneous data from modalities such as text, images, and audio. However, existing methods continue to face challenges in semantic alignment, modality fusion, and interpretability. To address these limitations, we propose VBCSNet, a hybrid attention-based multimodal framework that leverages the complementary strengths of Vision Transformer (ViT), BERT, and CLIP architectures. VBCSNet employs a Structured Self-Attention (SSA) mechanism to optimize intra-modal feature representation and a Cross-Attention module to achieve fine-grained semantic alignment across m... More >

The need for robust information protection techniques has become important in security applications, especially to safeguard secret messages during transmission. The rapid expansion and pervasive use of the Internet have amplified security concerns, particularly regarding the authenticity of digital images, a significant issue in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. Biometric authentication using image watermarking addresses these concerns by embedding biometric information into digital images, thereby ensuring their security and privacy. Numerous recent methods have fused biometric modalities with watermarking techniques to enhance the security and reliability of transmitted mes... More >

Real-time detection of small obstacles is a critical challenge for autonomous systems such as self-driving vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and mobile robots. These small obstacles (e.g., road debris, fallen branches, cables) pose significant safety risks due to their low visibility and irregular appearances. This paper presents a comprehensive systematic review of 117 technical articles published between 2016 and 2025, focusing on the techniques and deployment strategies for real-time small obstacle detection using fused multidimensional information. We summarize and analyze developments in small obstacle definitions, sensing hardware, detection algorithms, fusion methods, and rea... More >

This research addresses the challenge of detecting radar range-spread targets in compound-Gaussian clutter environments. In such scenarios, the target signals occupy unknown coordinates within a subspace, while the clutter is modeled as compound-Gaussian distribution involving inverse Gamma textures and complex Gaussian speckles with an unknown persymmetric covariance matrix. Additionally, we assume the availability of training data for estimating clutter covariance matrix. Utilizing a two-step approach, three detectors are proposed according to the Gradient, Rao, and Wald tests, by taking advantage of the persymmetry of the clutter covariance matrix. Theoretical analyses demonstrate that th... More >

With the continuous expansion of the application field of artificial intelligence, radar data processing has also begun to fully enter the era of intelligence, and new achievements have emerged in the research fields of target detection, target tracking, and target recognition. At a time of rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, it is necessary to think about the future development of radar data intelligent processing. To this end, combining the research history and the superficial understanding of radar data intelligent processing in the past ten years, our team analyzes the main research progress and challenges of radar data intelligent processing, examines the new requir... More >

With the rise of data engineering-driven automatic annotation strategies, deep learning has demonstrated remarkable performance and strong competitiveness in intelligent fault diagnosis. However, the inherent limitations of automatic annotators inevitably introduce noisy labels, which in turn hinder the generalization and accuracy of diagnostic models. Although numerous Learning with Noisy Labels (LNL) methods attempt to alleviate the impact of label noise through sample selection or label correction, most rely heavily on model predictions to guide training. This self-reinforcing mechanism frequently leads to confirmation bias, especially under high-noise conditions, thereby limiting their e... More >

Considering the large-area distribution, smooth brightness gradients, and blurred boundaries of Mura defects in real industrial scenarios, as well as the challenge of balancing accuracy and efficiency in existing methods, we propose a lightweight deep learning-based detection method for large-area Mura defects, termed SIFNet. The SIFNet adopts a classical encoder-decoder architecture with MobileNet-V2 as the backbone. Furthermore, we design a Graph-based Semantic Interscale-fusion Block (GSIB) that integrates the Semantic Fluid Aggregation Module (SFAM) and the Semantic Graph Inference Module (SGIM) to collaboratively extract high-level semantic features across multiple scales and establish... More >

Existing deep learning-based methods for infrared and visible image fusion typically operate independently of other high-level vision tasks, overlooking the potential benefits these tasks could offer. For instance, semantic features from image segmentation could enrich the fusion results by providing detailed target information. However, segmentation focuses on target-level semantic feature information (e.g., object categories), while fusion focuses more on pixel-level detail feature information (e.g., local textures), creating a feature representation gap. To address this challenge, we propose a self-supervised segmentation feature alignment fusion network (SegFANet), which aligns target-le... More >

Related concepts of entropy play a very important role in dealing with uncertainty in terms of Shannon's information theory. However, for uncertain information involving epistemic uncertainty, which is usually modelled by using Dempster-Shafer theory, the concepts of cross entropy and relative entropy are still not well defined currently. Facing this issue, by reviewing and importing existing related work, this study gives new definitions of cross entropy and relative entropy of mass functions, which are respectively named as cross plausibility entropy and relative plausibility entropy since they are both based on an uncertainty measure called plausibility entropy. The properties of cross an... More >

This paper considers the distributed group target tracking (DGTT) problem under sensors with limited and different field of views (FoVs). Usually, for the tracking of groups, targets within groups are closely spaced and move in a coordinated manner. These groups can split or merge, and the numbers of targets in groups may be large, which lead to more challenging issues related to data association, filtering and computational complexities. Particularly, these challenges may be further complicated in distributed fusion system architectures. To deal with these difficulties, we propose a consensus-based DGTT method within the belief propagation (BP) framework, which introduces undetected targets... More >

The joint integrated probabilistic data association (JIPDA) filter is effective for automatic multi-target tracking in cluttered environments. However, it is well-known that when targets are closely spaced, the JIPDA filter encounters the track coalescence problem, leading to inaccurate state estimations. This paper proposes a novel particle swarm optimization-based JIPDA (PSO-JIPDA) algorithm, which improves the state estimation accuracy by optimizing the posterior probability density, effectively addressing the information fusion challenge in multi-target tracking scenarios with closely spaced targets. The trace of the covariance matrix of the posterior density serves as the objective func... More >

Extended target tracking in occlusion scenarios often suffers from split errors due to sensor limitations and complex target interactions, leading to degraded tracking performance for autonomous vehicles and surveillance systems. To address this issue, in this paper, we propose a Gaussian Wasserstein distance-enhanced spatio-temporal similarity method for split error correction. We first analyze the spatio-temporal characteristics of split extended targets and model their geometric uncertainties via elliptical Gaussian distributions. Then, we integrate the Gaussian Wasserstein distance into the clue-aware trajectory similarity calculation framework to simultaneously capture positional and sh... More >

The wide-ranging expansion of smart grid networks has resulted in insurmountable difficulties that must be overcome to ensure the security and reliability of crucial energy infrastructures. The information system can be subjected to threats such as cyber-attacks or hardware malfunctioning resulting in a data integrity compromise which implies that the system will consequently not operate correctly. Anomaly detection methods that are relying on centralized data aggregation are problematic to the issues of data privacy and scalability resulting from such approaches. In this paper, we present a completely distinct approach that is based on federated learning that is employed in anomaly detectio... More >

Knowledge reasoning is a critical task in information fusion systems, and its core step is reasoning missing information from existing facts to improve the knowledge graphs. Embedding-based reasoning methods and path-based reasoning methods are two mainstream knowledge reasoning methods. Embedding-based reasoning methods enable fast and direct reasoning but are limited to simple relationships between entities and exhibit poor performance in reasoning complex logical relationships. Path-based reasoning methods perform better in complex reasoning tasks, but suffer from high computational complexity, a large number of model parameters, and low reasoning efficiency. To address the aforementioned... More >

Due to the poor imaging quality of remote sensing images and the small size of targets, remote sensing small target detection has become a current research difficulty and hotspot. Recent years have seen many new algorithms. Remote sensing small target detection methods based on image super-resolution reconstruction have attracted many researchers due to their excellent performance. However, these algorithms still have problems such as weak feature extraction capability and insufficient feature fusion. Then, we propose Enhanced Feature based Small Target Detection Network in Remote Sensing Images (EFSOD), which includes a Edge Enhancement Super-Resolution Reconstruction Module (EESRM) and a C... More >

Detecting personalities in social media content is an important application of personality psychology. Most early studies apply a coherent piece of writing to personality detection, but today, the challenge is to identify dominant personality traits from a series of short, noisy social media posts. To this end, recent studies have attempted to individually encode the deep semantics of posts, often using attention-based methods, and then relate them, or directly assemble them into graph structures. However, due to the inherently disjointed and noisy nature of social media content, constructing meaningful connections remains challenging. While such methods rely on well-defined relationships be... More >

To address the performance degradation of traditional data association algorithms caused by unknown target motion models, environmental interference, and strong maneuvering behaviors in complex dynamic scenarios, this paper proposes an innovative fusion algorithm that integrates reinforcement learning and deep learning. By constructing a policy network that combines Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) memory units and reinforcement learning dynamic decision-making, a dynamic prediction model for "measurement-target" association probability is established. Additionally, a hybrid predictor incorporating Bayesian networks and multi-order curve fitting is designed to formulate the reward function. To... More >

Sea ice detection is of vital importance for maritime navigation. Satellite imagery is a crucial medium for conveying information about sea ice. Currently, most sea ice detection models mainly rely on texture information to identify sea ice in satellite imagery, while ignoring sea ice size information. This research presents an improved YOLOv8-Based detection algorithm for multi-scale sea ice. First, we propose a fusion module based on the attention mechanism and use it to replace the Concat module in the YOLOv8 network structure. Second, we conduct an applicability analysis of the bounding box regression loss function in YOLOv8 and ultimately select Shape-IoU, which is more suitable for sea... More >

Few-shot learning aims to recognize new-class items under the circumstances with a few labeled support samples. However, many methods may suffer from poor guidance of limited new-class samples that are not suitable for being regarded as class centers. Recent works use word embedding to enrich the new-class distribution message but only use simple mapping between visual and semantic features during training. To solve the aforementioned problems, we propose a fusion method that constructs a class relation graph by semantic meaning as guidance for feature extraction and fusion, to help the learning of the second-order relation information, with a light training request. In addition, we introduc... More >

In the context of neural network-based radar feature extraction and detection methods, single-feature detection approaches exhibit limited capability in distinguishing targets from background in complex environments such as sea clutter. To address this, a Multi-Feature Extraction Network and Graph Fusion Detection Network (MFEn-GFDn) method is proposed, leveraging feature complementarity and enhanced information utilization. MFEn extracts features from various time-frequency maps of radar signals to construct Multi-Feature Graph Data (MFG) for multi-feature graphical representation. Subsequently, GFDn performs fusion detection on MFG containing multi-feature information. By expanding the fea... More >

With the progressive advancement of remote sensing image technology, its application in the agricultural domain is becoming increasingly prevalent. Both cultivation and transportation processes can greatly benefit from utilizing remote sensing images to ensure adequate food supply. However, such images often exist in harsh environments with many gaps and dense distribution, which poses major challenges to traditional target detection methods. The frequent missed detections and inaccurate bounding boxes severely constrain the further analysis and application of remote sensing images within the agricultural sector. This study presents an enhanced version of the YOLO algorithm, specifically tai... More >

In the evolving framework of the Intelligence of Social Things (IoST), which amalgamates social networks and IoT ecosystems, knowledge graphs are essential for facilitating networked systems to efficiently process and leverage intricate relational data. Knowledge graphs offer essential technical assistance for various artificial intelligence applications, such as e-commerce, intelligent navigation, healthcare, and social media. Nonetheless, current knowledge graphs frequently lack completeness, harboring a considerable quantity of implicit knowledge that remains to be revealed. Consequently, tackling the difficulty of finalising knowledge graphs has emerged as a pressing research priority. M... More >

The methods that identify complex flight maneuvers from multi-sensor flight parameter data fusion and conduct automated quantitative evaluations of anomaly levels could play an important role in enhancing flight safety and pilot training. However, existing methods focus on anomaly detection at individual flight parameter data points, making it challenging to accurately quantify the overall abnormality of a flight maneuver. To address this issue, this paper proposes a novel method for the quantitative evaluation of anomaly levels in complex flight maneuvers using multi-sensor data. The proposed method comprises two stages: complex flight maneuver recognition and anomaly level quantification.... More >

Intelligent system is a research field that attracts much attention at present. Most of the researches on intelligent system focus on intelligent technology and its application. However, an intelligent system is first of all a system, which means it should have the characteristics of a system. Design of conventional system is mainly function- or task-oriented, and adaptation to environment is passive, static and regular. However, intelligent system is faced with a complex, random and dynamic environment, and has dynamic interaction with the environment. Behind this interaction behavior is a fusion of perception, cognition, and decision-making processes, supported by multi-source information... More >

Image fusion aims to integrate complementary information from different sensors into a single fused output for superior visual description and scene understanding. The existing GAN-based fusion methods generally suffer from multiple challenges, such as unexplainable mechanism, unstable training, and mode collapse, which may affect the fusion quality. To overcome these limitations, this paper introduces a diffusion model guided cross-attention learning network, termed as DMFuse, for infrared and visible image fusion. Firstly, to improve the diffusion inference efficiency, we compress the quadruple channels of the denoising UNet network to achieve more efficient and robust model for fusion tas... More >

Cyber security in power systems has become increasingly critical with the rise of network attacks such as Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and False Data Injection (FDI) attacks. These threats can severely compromise the integrity and reliability of state estimation, which are fundamental to the operation and control of power systems. In this manuscript, an estimation algorithm based on the fusion of information from multiple estimators is proposed to ensure that state estimation at critical buses can function properly in case of attacks. Our approach leverages a network of estimators that can dynamically adjust to maintain system stability and accuracy. Furthermore, a new detector is adopted... More >

In recent years, the field of electroencephalography (EEG) analysis has witnessed remarkable advancements, driven by the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence. This survey aims to encapsulate the latest developments, focusing on emerging methods and technologies that are poised to transform our comprehension and interpretation of brain activity. The structure of this paper is organized according to the categorization within the machine learning community, with representation learning as the foundational concept that encompasses both discriminative and generative approaches. We delve into self-supervised learning methods that enable the robust representation of brain sig... More >

In Dempster-Shafer evidence theory (DST), the determination of basic belief assignment (BBA) is an important yet challenging issue before the evidence fusion. The rational mass determination of compound focal elements is crucial for fully taking advantage of DST, i.e., the ability to represent the ambiguity. In this paper, for the compound focal elements, we select and construct the compound-class samples with ambiguous class membership. Then, we use these samples to construct an end-to-end model called Evidential Radial Basis Function Network (E-RBFN), with the input as the sample and the output as the corresponding BBA. The E-RBFN can directly determine the mass values for all focal elemen... More >