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All articles: 732
Framework for Evaluating Business Processes Modeling Techniques under Neutrosophic Environment
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In today's, dynamic business environment and complexity of its operations make the need for modeling Business Processes (BP) is a very critical. Modeling BP is a very important task for improving BP and achieving business needs and goals. BP modeling techniques are necessary for making BP more understandable and easily maintainable which lead to successful Business Process Management (BPM). There many types of modeling techniques for expressing and modeling business process. However, each one has its own characteristics and not all modeling techniques are suitable to all parts of the process. Therefore, it is critical to determine the right and suitable modeling technique. The problem of evaluating BP modeling techniques has been addressed by many researches. However, there is need to handle uncertainty and take into account costs and benefits of BP modeling techniques during the evaluation process. This work aims to introduce different types of BP modeling techniques and present different views of characteristics, features and quality criteria of BPmodeling techniques that can help the modeler during the evaluation process. Also, this work aims to adapt and introduce neutrosophic framework to handle uncertainty and remove confusion during evaluating and determining the BP modeling suitable technique. Moreover, the proposed framework utilizes the neutrosophic benefits and costs method with simple way to improve its use and to balance between benefits and costs during the evaluation process. The proposed framework is applied to a real world case study and the results concluded that the proposed framework can be adopted by business organizations and institutes that need for determining the suitable BP modeling technique to improve their business processes. Also, the results concluded that the utilization of proposed framework can be helpful for handling uncertainty during the evaluation process.
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Framework for an E-Voting System Applicable in Developing Economies
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Information technology has pervaded virtually every facet of human life. Even in the delivery of governance, information technology has gradually found a place. One of its applications is the use of electronic voting, also known as e-voting, as opposed to the traditional manual method of voting. This form of voting, however, is not immune to challenges generally associated with voting. Two of these include guaranteeing voting access to all eligible voters, and providing necessary voting security. The challenge of accessibility is especially peculiar to developing countries where IT adoption is still relatively low. This paper proposes a framework for an e-voting system that would most benefit developing economies. It ensures availability of the system to only eligible voters and integrity of the voting process through its capacity to identify and prevent ineligible voters and multiple voting. To guarantee accessibility to all eligible voters, it supports both online and offline voting capabilities. Adopting electronic form of voting would provide a more robust, easier to use, and reliable system of voting, which, consequently, would contribute towards enhancing the delivery of democratic dividends.
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The rise of FinTech lending in India has transformed credit access, yet studies examining customer experiences with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled FinTech lending platforms remain limited. This study investigates the key drivers of user experience and the evolving sentiment toward AI-enabled lending platforms by analysing online reviews from 2017 to 2024 using LDA topic modelling and lexicon-based longitudinal sentiment analysis. Twelve key topics emerged, revealing significant negative sentiment around customer support, eligibility checks, documentation, repayment, and app trustworthiness. In contrast, app usability and interface design maintained strong positivity, while loan approval and disbursement processes saw declining sentiment. Despite these pain points, overall user experience remained positive, indicating that the perceived benefits such as speed, efficiency, and convenience provided by these platforms outweighed concerns like high interest rates, privacy risks, and poor customer service. The findings highlight a nuanced balance between technological advantages and operational shortcomings, offering insights for improving AI-enabled lending platforms.
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Fuzzy Stability and Synchronization of New 3D Chaotic Systems
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This paper presents fuzzy model-based designs for control and synchronization of new chaotic system. The T–S fuzzy models for new chaotic systems are exactly derived. Then the asymptotic stability and synchronization are achieved by generalized backstepping method. On the other hand, this paper presents fuzzy model-based designs for synchronization of another chaotic system. Based on the T–S fuzzy new chaotic models, the fuzzy controllers for two different chaotic synchronization are designed via the active control technique. Numerical simulation results are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.
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Fuzzy entropy based MOORA model for selecting material for mushroom in viet nam
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The role of materials in the proper design and operation of products has been acknowledged. An incorrectly selected material for a certain product may cause premature failure of the final product. The right choice of available materials is very important to the success and competitiveness of manufacturing organizations. In Vietnam, tropical monsoon climate conditions greatly affect mushroom cultivation. The raw materials, additives and the ratio between them will also affect the quality and yield of mushrooms. Therefore, selecting the options for growing mushrooms or choosing good materials to grow mushrooms effectively is also a matter of concern. This is a problem of many decision-making problems. In this paper we multi-objective optimization on the basis of ratio analysis (MOORA) method to evaluate mushroom cultivation options in Vietnam.
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Congetive method is used in this research to create portfilo of movement robot manipulator. Gradient descent (GD) artificial intelligence based switching feedback linearization controller was used and robot's postures and trajectory were expected in MATLAB/SIMULINK environment. Feedback linearization controller (CTC) is an influential nonlinear controller to certain systems which it is based on feedback linearization and computes the required torques using the nonlinear feedback control law in certain systems. Practically a large amount of systems have uncertainties accordingly this method has a challenge. Switching feedback linearization controller is a significant combination nonlinear stable-robust controller under condition of partly uncertain dynamic parameters of system. This technique is used to control of highly nonlinear systems especially in nonlinear time varient nonlinear dynamic system. To increase the stability and robustness with regards to improve the robustness switching methodology is applied to feedback linearization controller. Lyapunov stability is proved in proposed controller based on switching function. To compensate for the dependence on switching parameters baseline methodology is used.The nonlinear model dynamic formulation problem in uncertain system can be solved by using artificial intelligence theorem. Fuzzy logic theory is used to estimate the system dynamic. Forward kinematics implemented the manipulator's movements. Results validated the robot's range of possible postures and trajectories
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Game-theoretic resource allocation algorithms are essential to managing the interference that Device-to-Device (D2D) and cellular transmissions could generate to each other in cellular networks since game-theoretic solutions are naturally autonomous and robust. In this paper, we present a survey on D2D communication in cellular networks with respect to the performance of the existing and accessible game-theoretic resource allocation algorithms published in 2013-2019. Each of the game-theoretic resource allocation algorithms with its properties such as utility, complexity, fairness, overhead cost, and convergence rate are reviewed and compared. The survey proved that game-theoretic solutions could be a viable strategy for practical implementation in 5G networks as each of the reviewed scheme attempts to optimize one or various essential performance metrics in the system. Finally, the paper recommends that serious efforts should be made by standardization bodies in incorporating game-theoretic strategy in D2D-enabled 5G networks while considering it as a road map for reliable and resource-efficient solutions in future cellular networks.
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GenAI-Driven Interview Performance Assessment: Revolutionizing Recruitment with AI Insights
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This paper proposes IPAMS (Interview Performance Assessment using Gen AI), which is an AI-driven platform that automates interview evaluations using advanced technologies like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) to gain insights on facial emotions and expressions, Large Language Models (LLM) to generate and process interview questions, YOLO (You Only Look Once) for real-time object detection, and APIs for speech-to-text transcription and behavioral analysis. The system captures video responses and analyzes key elements such as sentiment, speech patterns, body posture, and facial expressions, generating a detailed report. This report highlights a candidate’s strengths and areas of improvement and is sent directly to their email with actionable insights. IPAMS modernizes recruitment by providing unbiased assessments, saving time and resources for recruiters. For candidates, it offers a valuable mock interview tool, delivering feedback on technical skills, confidence, stress levels, and nonverbal communication. By combining cutting-edge AI and analytics, IPAMS delivers an efficient, objective, and insightful solution for recruitment and self-assessment, benefiting all stakeholders in the interview process.
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Generation Analysis of Blockchain Technology: Bitcoin and Ethereum
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In this paper, the importance of blockchain technology have been discussed and the generations of blockchain (Bitcoin and Ethereum) have been compared provided different aspects. The blockchain is a technology which allows direct transaction without involving third party. Also, it offers many facilities like high translucency, high safety and security, improved trace-ability, greater proficient and transactions’ speed, and reduced costs. Moreover, the cryptocurrencies provide advance security level. The basic purpose of this study is to highlight different aspects of Blockchain, Bitcoin and Ethereum and to show which cryptocurrency is better approach. The research contributes to show the impact of this technology in different fields and a comparison of bitcoin and ethereum is presented to analyze and furnish a decision regarding the best among them. The use of blochchain technology in government applications can bring a drastic change in the world because it is safer and faster. Also, the comparison shows that ethereum is better than bitcoin as it is efficient and has more applications as compared to bitcoin. It offers more advanced services such as smart contracts. All in all, the analysis has concluded with Ethereum as faster and securer approach.
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In the past decades, many types of nature inspired optimization algorithms have been proposed to solve unconstrained global optimization problems. In this paper, a new hybrid algorithm is presented for solving the nonlinear unconstrained global optimization problems by combining the genetic algorithm (GA) and local search algorithm, which increase the capability of the algorithm to perform wide exploration and deep exploitation. The proposed algorithm is called a Genetic Local Search Algorithm with Self-Adaptive Population Resizing (GLSASAPR). GLSASAPR employs a self-adaptive population resizing mechanism in order to change the population size NP during the evolutionary process. Moreover, a new termination criterion has been applied in GLSASAPR, which is called population vector (PV ) in order to terminate the search instead of running the algorithm without any enhancement of the objective function values. GLSASAPR has been compared with eight relevant genetic algorithms on fifteen benchmark functions. The numerical results show that the proposed algorithm achieves good performance and it is less expensive and cheaper than the other algorithms.
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Grey wolf optimization for solving economic dispatch with multiple fuels and valve point loading
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This paper bestows the newly developed Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) method to solve the Economic Dispatch (ED) problem with multiple fuels. The GWO method imitates the superiority ranking and feeding mechanism of grey wolves in nature. For simulating the superiority ranking follows as alpha, beta, omega and delta. For feeding the prey grey wolves follows three steps, in the order of searching, encircling and attacking, are carry out to perform optimization. While searching for a better solution, GWO does not obligate any statistics about the gradient of the fitness function. The intention of ED is to curtail the fuel cost for any viable load demand and at the same time to determine the optimal power generation. The ED is modeled as a complex problem by considering multiple fuels, valve-point loading and transmission losses. The potency of the GWO method has been examined on ten units system with four different load demands by considering four different case studies. The result of the test systems shows, for practical power systems, that the GWO is a better option to solve the ED problems. Both the optimality of the solution to test system and the convergence speed of the GWO algorithm are promising.
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This paper presents a new approach to off-line handwritten numeral recognition based on structural and statistical features. Five different types of skeleton features: (horizontal, vertical crossings, end, branch, and cross points), number of contours in the image, Width-to-Height ratio, and distribution features are used for the recognition of numerals. We create two vectors Sample Feature Vector (SFV) is a vector which contains Structural and Statistical features of MNIST sample data base of handwritten numerals and Test Feature Vector (TFV) is a vector which contains Structural and Statistical features of MNIST test database of handwritten numerals. The performance of digit recognition system depends mainly on what kind of features are being used. The objective of this paper is to provide efficient and reliable techniques for recognition of handwritten numerals. A Euclidian minimum distance criterion is used to find minimum distances and k-nearest neighbor classifier is used to classify the numerals. MNIST database is used for both training and testing the system. A total 5000 numeral images are tested, and the overall accuracy is found to be 98.42%.
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Harnessing Social Networks Resources to Bring Social Interactions into Web-based IDEs
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In modern Web, where users log to social networks has become a daily activity, the success of these applications to attract more users is often justified by offering social presence to the user on these virtual spaces. Developing applications in software engineering domain is a collaborative task that requires implementing more sophisticated tools to support all suitable collaboration aspects. Web-based IDEs have experienced a series of changes compared to their desktop versions, tending therefore to become more able to implement new collaboration approaches and mechanisms. Within the lack of social aspect in web-based IDEs, collaboration between developers does not seem to be optimal. This article presents a study of social networks resources that can be operated through the use of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) thus providing a social aspect to web-based IDEs. It points how we can use these resources to create new collaborative experience in software engineering field.
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Health monitoring system for post-stroke management
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This paper presents an intelligent health monitoring system for post management of stroke. Fitbit sensor was used to take the reading of four stroke patients in Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State, and the vital readings recorded were heartbeat rate, sleeping rate, the number of steps taken, for a period of four weeks. The developed AppFabric, Web service and AppFeedBack synchronized the operation of the sensor, the user mobile device and the medical diagnostic platform. The readings taken by the sensor were made available to the medical experts and the monitoring team using web service. The evaluation of the system in terms of efficiency and reliability using t-Test were (82.3, 85.9) and (1.729133, 2.093024) respectively. The results show that the developed system performed better than the existing manual method for monitoring stroke patients.
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Heart Disease Prediction Using Frequent Item Set Mining and Classification Technique
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The heart is the most important part of the human body. Any abnormality in heart results heart related illness in which it obstructs blood vessels which causes heart attack, chest pain or stroke. Care and improvement of the health by the help of identification, prevention, and care of any kind of diseases is the main goal. So for this various prediction analysis methods are used which job is to identify the illness at prelim phase so that prevention and care of heart disease is done. This paper emphasizes on the care of heart diseases at a primitive phase so that it will lead to a successful cure. In this paper, diverse data mining classification method like Decision tree classification, Naive Bayes classification, Support Vector Machine classification, and k-NN classification are used for determination and safeguard of the diseases.
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Heterogeneous Cellular Interworking of WIMAX and UMTS for Sensitive Real-Time Services
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Since internet connections are provided through a variety of disparate networks, connecting these networks and supporting heterogeneous interworking is a major issue particularly in cellular networks. The interworking issue becomes even more challenging when it comes to providing QoS for real time services. To improve QoS requirements of the real time data and to increase inter cellular mobility, we propose a cost-effective framework structure consists of four separate cellular models. The framework includes a heterogeneous interwork model that integrates cellular WiMAX and UMTS. Moreover, a pure WiMAX network model along with two pure UMTS network models is set up by the framework. The performance of the heterogeneous model is evaluated via simulation and analyzed against the measured metrics of the pure models to quantify the level of improvements from QoS of the real time packets point of view. Based on the results, the recommendations are made on the most appropriate model in regard to better QoS for VoIP in cellular networks.
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Hindrance to Requirements Engineering During Software Development with Globally Distributed Teams
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With the increase in the availability of skilled software engineers, the process of global software development is being increasingly adopted by organizations, at a relatively lesser cost. This has led to software processes being more viable in a progressive manner for several reasons that include better communication technologies and the levels of maturity seen in the software industry. That being said, Organizations that undertake the decision of adopting Global software development should realize that this process isn't exactly a risk-free action and there have been many failures reported with regard to it. The existing bools of globally distributed projects portray a number of challenges. During the interactive phase, the need for particular consideration towards the requirements of the client and the globally dispersed distributed software provider teams has been indicated. This paper makes use of surveys collected from IT professionals and people working in the software industry in order to present realistic insights gathered from them.
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HitBand: A Prefetching Model to Increase Hit Rate and Reduce Bandwidth Consumption
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Caching is a very important issue in distributed web system in order to reduce access latency and server load. A request is a hit if it is available in the cache and if not then it will fetch from the server in order to cache and serve the request. Researches have shown that generic algorithms of caching can increase hit rate up to 40−50%, but adding prefetching scheme can increase this rate to 20%. Prefetching is a technique to fetch documents before they are requested. This paper proposes a process model for prefetching named HitBand which will balance hit rate bandwidth in every scenario with the combination of "Roulette-wheel selection". Roulette-wheel selection is a very popular selection based algorithm which selects objects according to their fitness. We have compared our HitBand with the generic algorithms of prefetching like prefetching by popularity, apl characteristic, good Fetch and lifetime. Generic algorithms did not take web object size into consideration and in limited bandwidth scenario object size has a big impact on bandwidth consumption. Though prefetching by lifetime algorithm shows little concern about bandwidth consumption by getting the object with changes happening less frequently but this compromises the hit rate. But our proposed HitBand not only considers bandwidth but also hit rate during prefetching. Performance evaluation of HitBand along with other algorithms is provided in our paper. We have tested our HitBand with the testing engine which is built using JavaScript and maintained under AngularJS framework. From the performance evaluation, our HitBand shows better results both in high and low bandwidth.
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House Price Prediction Modeling Using Machine Learning
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Machine Learning is seeing its growth more rapidly in this decade. Many applications and algorithms evolve in Machine Learning day to day. One such application found in journals is house price prediction. House prices are increasing every year which has necessitated the modeling of house price prediction. These models constructed, help the customers to purchase a house suitable for their need. Proposed work makes use of the attributes or features of the houses such as number of bedrooms available in the house, age of the house, travelling facility from the location, school facility available nearby the houses and Shopping malls available nearby the house location. House availability based on desired features of the house and house price prediction are modeled in the proposed work and the model is constructed for a small town in West Godavari district of Andhrapradesh. The work involves decision tree classification, decision tree regression and multiple linear regression and is implemented using Scikit-Learn Machine Learning Tool.
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This qualitative study explores human resource managers' perceptions of blockchain technology adoption within the automobile sector in Punjab, India. Based on semi-structured interviews with HR managers from 52 organizations, the research uncovers critical insights into blockchain's potential benefits and challenges. The findings reveal that 80% of participants recognize blockchain’s ability to enhance data security, improve operational transparency, and streamline processes such as recruitment and supply chain management. For instance, blockchain’s ability to automate credential verification is perceived to reduce recruitment time by up to 30%. However, significant barriers impede adoption. Approximately 70% of HR managers cited technical complexity and a lack of in-house expertise as primary challenges, while 60% expressed concerns about high implementation costs and the absence of a clear regulatory framework. Furthermore, 50% highlighted resistance to change among employees as a critical obstacle. The study emphasizes the importance of targeted training programs to address skill gaps, strategic planning to manage high costs, and effective change management strategies to reduce resistance. These findings underscore the transformative potential of blockchain technology to improve HR efficiency and organizational performance while highlighting the need for addressing adoption barriers to unlock its full benefits. This research provides actionable insights for the automobile industry, contributing to academic discourse and offering a roadmap for blockchain integration into HR practices.
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