Image fusion, especially in the context of multi-focus image fusion, plays a crucial role in digital image processing by enhancing the clarity and detail of visual content through the combination of multiple source images. Traditional spatial domain methods often suffer from issues like spectral distortion and low contrast, which has led researchers to explore techniques in the frequency domain, such as the Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT). DCT-based methods are particularly valued for their computational efficiency, making them a strong alternative, especially in applications like image compression and fusion. This study focuses on DCT-based approaches, including variants that incorporate Si... More >