Ken Cai

1.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
51 papers, 796 citations indexed

About

Ken Cai is a scholar working on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. According to data from OpenAlex, Ken Cai has authored 51 papers receiving a total of 796 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 18 papers in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, 14 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 7 papers in Artificial Intelligence. Recurrent topics in Ken Cai's work include Medical Image Segmentation Techniques (6 papers), Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization (6 papers) and Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques (5 papers). Ken Cai is often cited by papers focused on Medical Image Segmentation Techniques (6 papers), Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization (6 papers) and Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques (5 papers). Ken Cai collaborates with scholars based in China, Australia and United States. Ken Cai's co-authors include Wanneng Shu, Naixue Xiong, Qinyong Lin, Rongqian Yang, Huazhou Chen, Bohan Li, Zhihan Lv, Liang Qiao, Qingjun Wang and Xiaoying Liang and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, IEEE Access and Information Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Ken Cai

50 papers receiving 764 citations

Hit Papers

A Short-Term Traffic Flow Prediction Model Based on an Im... 2021 2026 2022 2024 2021 50 100 150
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. A Short-Term Traffic Flow Prediction Model Based on an Improved Gate Recurrent Unit Neural Network
    2021 159 citations Wanneng Shu, Ken Cai et al. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ken Cai China 15 160 159 150 134 131 51 796
Claudio Badii Italy 10 106 0.7× 231 1.5× 86 0.6× 163 1.2× 147 1.1× 18 814
Xisong Dong China 16 88 0.6× 126 0.8× 76 0.5× 131 1.0× 138 1.1× 68 777
Kai Gao China 17 129 0.8× 106 0.7× 147 1.0× 205 1.5× 132 1.0× 98 1.1k
Nan Han China 16 127 0.8× 88 0.6× 163 1.1× 68 0.5× 142 1.1× 41 792
Shadi Atalla United Arab Emirates 18 155 1.0× 194 1.2× 245 1.6× 220 1.6× 45 0.3× 114 1.1k
Yanjun Shi China 17 65 0.4× 133 0.8× 110 0.7× 151 1.1× 142 1.1× 77 1.0k
Qiaozhi Hua China 17 241 1.5× 256 1.6× 176 1.2× 163 1.2× 49 0.4× 45 891
Tao Peng China 16 95 0.6× 131 0.8× 421 2.8× 233 1.7× 62 0.5× 126 1.2k
Qiang Niu China 17 255 1.6× 149 0.9× 129 0.9× 411 3.1× 70 0.5× 108 1.1k
Shen Wang Ireland 15 154 1.0× 269 1.7× 200 1.3× 422 3.1× 199 1.5× 67 1.2k

Countries citing papers authored by Ken Cai

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ken Cai

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ken Cai

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ken Cai. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ken Cai based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Ken Cai. Ken Cai is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Lin, Qinyong, Xiaorong Li, Ken Cai, M. Prakash, & D. Paulraj. (2023). Secure Internet of medical Things (IoMT) based on ECMQV-MAC authentication protocol and EKMC-SCP blockchain networking. Information Sciences. 654. 119783–119783. 30 indexed citations
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Li, Bohan, et al.. (2022). T-PORP: A Trusted Parallel Route Planning Model on Dynamic Road Networks. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 24(1). 1238–1250. 10 indexed citations
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Cai, Ken, et al.. (2022). Multiattribute group decision-making method with double reference points and its applications in technological innovation environmental assessment. Alexandria Engineering Journal. 61(10). 7749–7758. 1 indexed citations
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Qi, Wenjuan, et al.. (2021). Non-fragile load frequency control of multi-area power system with energy storage system and wind power subject to circular pole constraints. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 45. 101184–101184. 6 indexed citations
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Shu, Wanneng, Ken Cai, & Naixue Xiong. (2021). Research on strong agile response task scheduling optimization enhancement with optimal resource usage in green cloud computing. Future Generation Computer Systems. 124. 12–20. 68 indexed citations
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Li, Bohan, et al.. (2021). CSIP: Enhanced Link Prediction with Context of Social Influence Propagation. Big Data Research. 24. 100217–100217. 10 indexed citations
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Lin, Qinyong, et al.. (2021). Dynamic Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Method with Double Reference Points and Its Application. Computers, materials & continua/Computers, materials & continua (Print). 68(1). 1303–1320. 1 indexed citations
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Lv, Zhihan, Liang Qiao, Ken Cai, & Qingjun Wang. (2020). Big Data Analysis Technology for Electric Vehicle Networks in Smart Cities. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 22(3). 1807–1816. 66 indexed citations
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Jian-hua, Peng, Ken Cai, & Xiaojing Jin. (2020). High concurrency massive data collection algorithm for IoMT applications. Computer Communications. 157. 402–409. 11 indexed citations
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Xiao, Zhiguo, et al.. (2019). Adaptive Recommender System for an Intelligent Classroom Teaching Model. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET). 14(5). 51–51. 20 indexed citations
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Cai, Ken, et al.. (2016). Segmentation of rice planthoppers in rice fields based on an improved level-set approach.. INMATEH Agricultural Engineering. 48(1). 67–74. 3 indexed citations
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Lin, Qinyong, et al.. (2016). Development and Validation of a Near-Infrared Optical System for Tracking Surgical Instruments. Journal of Medical Systems. 40(4). 107–107. 32 indexed citations
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Cai, Ken, et al.. (2016). Analysis of the Learning Mode of the Elaborate Resource Sharing Course. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET). 11(9). 66–66. 2 indexed citations
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Cai, Ken, et al.. (2015). The Construction of a Precise Agricultural Information System Based on Internet of Things. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE). 11(6). 10–10. 9 indexed citations
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Cai, Ken, et al.. (2015). A Semi-Automatic Coronary Artery Segmentation Framework Using Mechanical Simulation. Journal of Medical Systems. 39(10). 129–129. 19 indexed citations
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Wu, Xiao-Ming, et al.. (2013). Semiautomatic Segmentation of CT Cardiac Images. 42. 104–108. 1 indexed citations
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Cai, Ken, et al.. (2011). On design of sensor nodes in the rice planthopper monitoring system based on the internet of things. Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE. 7752. 77520B–77520B. 2 indexed citations
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