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Genetic algorithm for fragile audio watermarking

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A novel genetic-concept-based algorithm is proposed for fragile audio watermarking to reduce the distortion of least significant bits substitution and consequently improve the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and increase the payload of results. The result of testing shows that in comparison with ordinary substitution techniques and other presented techniques, the payload is considerably increased and PSNR (as an indicator of imperceptibility) is noticeably raised.

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Zamani, M., Manaf, A.B.A. Genetic algorithm for fragile audio watermarking. Telecommun Syst 59, 291–304 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11235-014-9936-x

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