Sort:
Open Access Research Article Issue
An efficient S-box design scheme for image encryption based on the combination of a coset graph and a matrix transformer
Electronic Research Archive 2023, 31(5): 2708-2732
Published: 15 May 2023
Abstract PDF (5.5 MB) Collect
Downloads:0

Modern block ciphers deal with the development of security mechanisms to meet the security needs in several fields of application. The substitution box, which is an important constituent in block ciphers, necessarily has sufficient cryptographic robustness to counter different attacks. The basic problem with S-box design is that there is no evident pattern in its cryptographic properties. This study introduces a new mathematical algorithm for developing S-box based on the modular group coset graphs and a newly invented mathematical notion "matrix transformer". The proficiency of the proposed S-box is assessed through modern performance evaluation tools, and it has been observed that the constructed S-box has almost optimal features, indicating the effectiveness of the invented technique.

Open Access Research Article Issue
On Pythagorean fuzzy ideals of a classical ring
AIMS Mathematics 2023, 8(2): 4280-4303
Published: 15 February 2023
Abstract PDF (359 KB) Collect
Downloads:0

The Pythagorean fuzzy set is an extension of the intuitionistic fuzzy set and is an effective approach of handling uncertain situations. Ring theory is a prominent branch of abstract algebra, vibrant in wide areas of current research in mathematics, computer science and mathematical/theoretical physics. In the theory of rings, the study of ideals is significant in many ways. Keeping in mind the importance of ring theory and Pythagorean fuzzy set, in the present article, we characterize the concept of Pythagorean fuzzy ideals in classical rings and study its numerous algebraic properties. We define the concept of Pythagorean fuzzy cosets of a Pythagorean fuzzy ideal and prove that the set of all Pythagorean fuzzy cosets of a Pythagorean fuzzy ideal forms a ring under certain binary operations. Furthermore, we present Pythagorean fuzzy version of the fundamental theorem of ring homomorphism. We also introduce the concept of Pythagorean fuzzy semi-prime ideals and give a detailed exposition of its different algebraic characteristics. In the end, we characterized regular rings by virtue of Pythagorean fuzzy ideals.

Open Access Research Article Issue
Novel substitution-box generation using group theory for secure medical image encryption in E-healthcare
AIMS Mathematics 2024, 9(3): 6207-6237
Published: 15 March 2024
Abstract PDF (3.5 MB) Collect
Downloads:2

With the increasing need for secure transmission and storage of medical images, the development of robust encryption algorithms is of paramount importance. Securing sensitive digital medical imagery information during transmission has emerged as a critical priority in the e-Healthcare systems. Recent research has highlighted the significance of developing advanced medical image encryption algorithms to ensure secure transmission during telediagnosis and teleconsultations. In this study, we propose a novel medical image encryption algorithm which is based on a novel substitution-box generation algebraic method using a combination of a multiplicative cyclic group with an order of 256 and a permutation group with a large order. To evaluate the security performance of the proposed generated S-box, various standard security indicators are assessed and analyzed. The newly proposed medical image encryption algorithm utilizes the generated S-box, along with bit-plane slicing, circular shifting, and XOR operations, to achieve enhanced security and robustness for encrypting sensitive imagery data. In order to assess the effectiveness of the proposed encryption algorithm, a comprehensive benchmarking analyses, specifically designed for evaluating image encryption schemes, have been conducted. The results obtained from the comparison and other analyses serve to validate the optimal features and high cryptographic strength exhibited by the proposed method. Hence, the proposed algorithm demonstrates significant effectiveness and holds considerable promise in the realm of medical image encryption for secure e-Healthcare systems.

Open Access Research Article Issue
Dynamic bipolar fuzzy aggregation operators: A novel approach for emerging technology selection in enterprise integration
AIMS Mathematics 2024, 9(3): 5407-5430
Published: 15 March 2024
Abstract PDF (1.1 MB) Collect
Downloads:1

Emerging technology selection is crucial for enterprise integration, driving innovation, competitiveness, and streamlining operations across diverse sectors like finance and healthcare. However, the decision-making process for technology adoption is often complex and fraught with uncertainties. Bipolar fuzzy sets offer a nuanced representation of uncertainty, allowing for simultaneous positive and negative membership degrees, making them valuable in decision-making and expert systems. In this paper, we introduce dynamic averaging and dynamic geometric operators under bipolar fuzzy environment. We also establish some of the fundamental crucial features of these operators. Moreover, we present a step by step mechanism to solve MADM problem under bipolar fuzzy dynamic aggregation operators. In addition, these new techniques are successfully applied for the selection of the most promising emerging technology for enterprise integration. Finally, a comparative study is conducted to show the validity and practicability of the proposed techniques in comparison to existing methods.

Open Access Research Article Issue
Crafting optimal cardiovascular treatment strategy in Pythagorean fuzzy dynamic settings
AIMS Mathematics 2024, 9(11): 31495-31531
Published: 05 November 2024
Abstract PDF (1.3 MB) Collect
Downloads:40

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major issue in world health. There is a compelling desire for precise and effective methods for making decisions to determine the most effective technique for treating CVD. Here, we focused on the urgent matter at hand. Pythagorean fuzzy dynamic settings are exceptionally proficient at capturing ambiguity because they can handle complex problem specifications that involve both Pythagorean uncertainty and periodicity. In this article, we introduced a pair of novel aggregation operators: The Pythagorean fuzzy dynamic ordered weighted averaging (PFDOWA) operator and the Pythagorean fuzzy dynamic ordered weighted geometric (PFDOWG) operator, and we proved various structural properties of these concepts. Using these operators, we devised a systematic methodology to handle multiple attribute decision-making (MADM) scenarios incorporating Pythagorean fuzzy data. Moreover, we endeavored to address a MADM problem, where we discerned the most efficacious strategy for the management of CVD through the application of the proposed operators. Finally, we undertook an exhaustive comparative analysis to evaluate the ability of the suggested methods in connection with several developed procedures, therefore demonstrating the reliability of the generated methodologies.

Total 5