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This research work proposed a hybrid model to maximize energy consumption and maximize user comfort in residential buildings. The proposed model consists of two widely used optimization algorithms named the firefly algorithm (FA) and genetic algorithm (GA). The hybridization of two optimization approaches results in a better optimization process, leading to better performance of the process in terms of minimum power consumption and maximum occupant’s comfort. The inputs of the optimization model are illumination, temperature, and air quality from the user, in addition with the external environment. The outputs of the proposed model are the optimized values of illumination, temperature, and air quality, which are, in turn, used in computing the values of user comfort. After the computation of the comfort index, these values enter the fuzzy controllers, which are used to adjust the cooling/heating system, illumination system, and ventilation system according to the occupant’s requirement. A user-friendly environment for power consumption minimization and user comfort maximization using data from different sensors, user, processes, power control systems, and various actuators is proposed in this work. The results obtained from the hybrid model have been compared with many state-of-the-art optimization algorithms. The final results revealed that the proposed approach performed better as compared to the standard optimization techniques.

With the fast-growing interconnection of smart technologies, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has revolutionized how industries work by connecting devices and sensors and automating regular operations via the Internet of Things (IoTs). IoT devices provide seamless diversity and connectivity in different application domains. This system and its transmission channels are subjected to targeted cyberattacks due to their round-the-clock connectivity. Accordingly, a multilevel security solution is needed to safeguard the industrial system. By analyzing the data packet, the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) counteracts the cyberattack for the targeted attack in the IIoT platform. Various research has been undertaken to address the concerns of cyberattacks on IIoT networks using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) approaches. This study introduces a new Bayesian Machine Learning with the Sparrow Search Algorithm for Cyberattack Detection (BMLSSA-CAD) technique in the IIoT networks. The proposed BMLSSA-CAD technique aims to enhance security in IIoT networks by detecting cyberattacks. In the BMLSSA-CAD technique, the min-max scaler normalizes the input dataset. Additionally, the method utilizes the Chameleon Optimization Algorithm (COA)-based feature selection (FS) approach to identify the optimal feature set. The BMLSSA-CAD technique uses the Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) model for cyberattack detection. The hyperparameter tuning process employs the sparrow search algorithm (SSA) model to enhance the BBN model performance. The performance of the BMLSSA-CAD method is examined using UNSWNB51 and UCI SECOM datasets. The experimental validation of the BMLSSA-CAD method highlighted superior accuracy outcomes of 97.84% and 98.93% compared to recent techniques on the IIoT platform.

Microgrids are defined as an interconnection of several renewable energy sources in order to provide the load power demand at any time. Due to the intermittence of renewable energy sources, storage systems are necessary, and they are generally used as a backup system. Indeed, to manage the power flows along the entire microgrid, an energy management strategy (EMS) is necessary. This paper describes a microgrid energy management system, which is composed of solar panels and wind turbines as renewable sources, Li-ion batteries, electrical grids as backup sources, and AC/DC loads. The proposed EMS is based on the maximum extraction of energy from the renewable sources, by making them operate under Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) mode; both of those MPPT algorithms are implemented with a multi-agent system (MAS). In addition, management of the stored energy is performed through the optimal control of battery charging and discharging using artificial neural network controllers (ANNCs). The main objective of this system is to maintain the power balance in the microgrid and to provide a configurable and a flexible control for the different scenarios of all kinds of variations. All the system’s components were modeled in MATLAB/Simulink, the MAS system was developed using Java Agent Development Framework (JADE), and Multi-Agent Control using Simulink with Jade extension (MACSIMJX) was used to insure the communication between Simulink and JADE.

Detecting and delineating renal lesions accurately remains a significant clinical problem due to the variety of kidney pathology and subtle differences in CT image interpretation. In this paper, we present the design of a next-generation hybrid model called GDT-SwinKid (Gamma Distribution-based Swin Transformer for Renal Lesions), which integrates the hierarchical feature attention mechanisms of Swin Transforms with a modified U-Net decoder and employs advanced statistical modeling (specifically through an adaptive Gamma distribution). The design of GDT-SwinKid allows for both precise extraction of fine details regarding kidney lesions, as well as achieving overall contextual awareness using cross-attention and Gamma-modulated feature refinement to address the drawbacks of existing approaches. Through extensive validation utilizing a large set of clinical datasets, GDT-SwinKid achieved better performance through segmentation and classification, obtaining Dice coefficients as high as 0.95, with AUC values approaching 0.99, when compared to leading transformers and convolutional models. An absolute improvement of 5–9% in Dice coefficient compared to conventional U-Net and Swin Transformer baselines, and an increase in AUC-ROC values approaching 0.99, outperforming existing hybrid and transformer-based methods on the same CT kidney dataset. The inclusion of explainable attention maps and deep supervision provides increased trust and accountability while enabling the rapid and robust integration of GDT-SwinKid into diagnostic pipelines for kidney imaging. GDT-SwinKid combines statistical sensitivity, hierarchical attention and clinical transparency to provide a new standard for automated kidney lesion analysis and to increase the reliability and use of newly developed AI techniques in renal imaging.

Synchronous reluctance motors (SynRMs) are increasingly critical in industrial and traction applications due to their high efficiency, magnet-free construction, and thermal robustness. However, fault diagnosis frameworks specifically tailored to SynRMs remain scarce, with existing literature predominantly focusing on induction or permanent-magnet machines, isolated fault scenarios, or simulation-only validations. This paper presents a comprehensive multi-fault diagnosis framework that addresses critical gaps in SynRM condition monitoring through rigorous experimental validation and reproducible methodology. Inter-turn short-circuit faults (5% severity, 12/240 turns) and inner-race bearing defects were experimentally induced on a 2.2 kW laboratory SynRM under varying load conditions (no-load, 50%, and 100% rated load), while static/dynamic eccentricity faults were modelled via ANSYS Maxwell FEA and statistically aligned with experimental distributions through noise injection and domain adaptation. Discrete Wavelet Transform (Daubechies 4, 5-level decomposition) was employed to extract time-frequency features from stator currents, yielding a 12-dimensional feature space capturing harmonic signatures from 0 Hz to 5 kHz. Eight machine-learning classifiers were evaluated under standardized protocols: stratified 80/20 train-test splitting (group-based to prevent data leakage), 5-fold cross-validation, and systematic hyperparameter optimization via Grid Search. Results demonstrate that ensemble tree-based methods significantly outperform linear models (McNemar’s test, p  < 0.05). Random Forest achieved 99.975% accuracy with 100% recall for inter-turn fault detection and 99.975% accuracy with 100% recall for bearing faults, prioritizing zero false negatives essential for protection relaying. For eccentricity classification, AdaBoost and XGBoost attained 100% accuracy with O(NlogN) training complexity, avoiding the prohibitive O(N 3 ) cost of equivalent-performance SVMs. In high-cardinality multi-fault scenarios (16 classes), CatBoost achieved 99.96% accuracy and 99.625% recall, significantly exceeding Random Forest ( p  = 0.0044 ) through effective handling of class imbalance via ordered boosting. All optimal classifiers satisfied real-time constraints (inference latency: 16–28µs; memory footprint: 2.1–18.4 MB), meeting IEC 61,850 protection standards. This work establishes the first statistically validated, multi-fault benchmark for SynRMs, demonstrating that recall-optimized ensemble learning enables reliable detection of incipient faults while providing deterministic latency bounds for embedded deployment. The framework bridges the gap between laboratory diagnostic accuracy and industrial condition monitoring requirements.

Accurate fault location is challenging due to the distribution network’s various branches, complicated topology, and the increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The diagnostics for power system faults are based on fault localization, isolation, and smart power restoration. Adaptive multi-agent systems (MAS) can improve the reliability, speed, selectivity, and robustness of power system protection. This paper proposes a MAS-based adaptive protection mechanism for fault location in smart grid applications. This study developed a novel distributed intelligent-based multi-agent prevention and mitigation technique for power systems against electrical faults and cyber-attacks. Simulation studies are performed on a platform constructed by interconnecting the power distribution system of Kenitra city developed in MATLAB/SIMULINK and the multi-agent system implemented in the JADE platform. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed technique.

Geometric-Zeno behaviour is a highly challenging problem in the analysis (including simulation) of hybrid systems. Geometric-Zeno can be defined as an infinite number of discrete mode switches in a finite time interval. Typically, for hybrid models exhibiting geometric-Zeno, the numerical simulation either halts or produces false results, because an infinite number of discrete events occur in a given simulation time-step. In this paper, we provide formal methods for regularization of geometric-Zeno behaviour by using a non-standard analysis. In particular, we provide formal conditions for the existence of geometric-Zeno in hybrid systems, and we propose methods to allow geometric-Zeno executions to be continued beyond geometric-Zeno limit points. The concepts are illustrated with a case study throughout the paper.

Rigorous model-based design and control for intelligent vehicle suspension systems play an important role in providing better driving characteristics such as passenger comfort and road-holding capability. This paper investigates a new technique for modelling, simulation and control of semi-active suspension systems supporting both ride comfort and road-holding driving characteristics and implements the technique in accordance with the functional mock-up interface standard FMI 2.0. Firstly, we provide a control-oriented hybrid model of a quarter car semi-active suspension system. The resulting quarter car hybrid model is used to develop a sliding mode controller that supports both ride comfort and road-holding capability. Both the hybrid model and controller are then implemented conforming to the functional mock-up interface standard FMI 2.0. The aim of the FMI-based implementation is to serve as a portable test bench for control applications of vehicle suspension systems. It fully supports the exchange of the suspension system components as functional mock-up units (FMUs) among different modelling and simulation platforms, which allows re-usability and facilitates the interoperation and integration of the suspension system components with embedded software components. The concepts are validated with simulation results throughout the paper.

The integration of distributed generation (DG) units such as wind power into the distribution network are one of the most viable technique to meet the energy demand increases. But, the integration of these DG units into power systems can change the dynamic performances of the systems and create new challenges that are necessary to be taken care of in the operation of the network. The fault location and diagnosis are the most significant technical challenges that can improve power systems’ reliability and stability. In this paper, a Multi-Agent System (MAS) based on current amplitude and current direction measured proposed for fault location, isolation, and power restoration in a smart distribution system with the presence of a wind power generator. The agents can communicate and collaborate to locate the faulted line, then send trips signal to corresponding circuit breakers accordingly. The simulation results show the performance of the proposed techniques.

This paper proposes a multi-agent system for energy management in a microgrid for smart home applications, the microgrid comprises a photovoltaic source, battery energy storage, electrical loads, and an energy management system (EMS) based on smart agents. The microgrid can be connected to the grid or operating in island mode. All distributed sources are implemented using MATLAB/Simulink to simulate a dynamic model of each electrical component. The agent proposed can interact with each other to find the best strategy for energy management using the java agent development framework (JADE) simulator. Furthermore, the proposed agent framework is also validated through a different case study, the efficiency of the proposed approach to schedule local resources and energy management for microgrid is analyzed. The simulation results verify the efficacy of the proposed approach using Simulink/JADE co-simulation.