Advances in Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, and High Performance Computing (ASASEHPC): 139 Volumes

Series Editor(s): Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, Rochester, USA)

ISSN: 2327-3453|EISSN: 2327-3461

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The theory and practice of computing applications and distributed systems has emerged as one of the key areas of research driving innovations in business, engineering, and science. The fields of software engineering, systems analysis, and high performance computing offer a wide range of applications and solutions in solving computational problems for any modern organization.

The Advances in Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, and High Performance Computing (ASASEHPC) Book Series brings together research in the areas of distributed computing, systems and software engineering, high performance computing, and service science. This collection of publications is useful for academics, researchers, and practitioners seeking the latest practices and knowledge in this field.

Topics Covered

Computer Graphics
Computer Networking
Computer System Analysis
Distributed Cloud Computing
Engineering Environments
Enterprise Information Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Metadata and Semantic Web
Network Management
Parallel Architectures
Performance Modelling
Software Engineering
Storage Systems
Virtual Data Systems

Titles in Series

Metaheuristics Algorithm and Optimization of Engineering and Complex Systems

Thanigaivelan R. (A.K.T. Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, India), Suchithra M. (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India), Kaliappan S. (KCG College of Technology, India), Mothilal T. (KCG College of Technology, India)

In the field of engineering, optimization and decision-making have become pivotal concerns. The ever-increasing demand for data processing has given rise to issues s...

Advancing Software Engineering Through AI, Federated Learning, and Large Language Models

Avinash Kumar Sharma (Sharda University, India), Nitin Chanderwal (University of Cincinnati, USA), Amarjeet Prajapati (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India), Pancham Singh (Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India), Mrignainy Kansal (Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India)

The rapid evolution of software engineering demands innovative approaches to meet the growing complexity and scale of modern software systems. Traditional methods of...

Social Reflections of Human-Computer Interaction in Education, Management, and Economics

Gamze Sart (Istanbul University, Turkey)

In today's increasingly digital world, the interaction between humans and computers has become a fundamental aspect of our daily lives, affecting how we learn, w...

Practical Applications of Data Processing, Algorithms, and Modeling

Pawan Whig (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, India), Sachinn Sharma (School of Computer Applications MRIIRS, India), Seema Sharma (School of Computer Applications, MRIIRS, India), Anupriya Jain (School of Computer Applications MRIIRS, India), Nikhitha Yathiraju (University of Cumberlands, USA)

In today's data-driven era, the persistent gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation in data science poses a formidable challenge. As we...

Transformative Integration of Sensors, Controls, and Safety Networks

Revathi S. (National Institute of Technology Puducherry, India), Sunanda Ambulker (National Institute of Technology Puducherry, India), Malaya Kumar Nath (National Institute of Technology Puducherry, India), Pratheepan Yogarajah (Ulster University, Ireland)

As technology advances rapidly, industries grapple with the intricate challenge of seamlessly integrating sensors, controls, and safety networks. The transformative...

Revolutionizing Curricula Through Computational Thinking, Logic, and Problem Solving

Mathias Mbu Fonkam (Penn State University, USA), Narasimha Rao Vajjhala (University of New York Tirana, Albania)

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, traditional teaching methods often fail to equip students with the skills necessary for success in the 21st ce...

Big Data Quantification for Complex Decision-Making

Chao Zhang (Shanxi University, China), Wentao Li (Southwest University, China)

Many professionals are facing a monumental challenge: navigating the intricate landscape of information to make impactful choices. The sheer volume and complexity of...

Multi-Criteria Decision Making Models and Techniques: Neutrosophic Approaches

Mohamed Abdel-Basset (Zagazig University, Egypt), Abduallah Gamal (Zagazig University, Egypt), Florentin Smarandache (University of New Mexico, USA)

In the rising information technology trends, cost, time, delivery, space, quality, durability, and price are all paramount in addressing managerial decision-making c...

Mastering C++: Foundations, Advancements, and Applications

Shams Al Ajrawi (Wiley Edge and Alliant International University, USA), Charity Jennings (Wiley Edge and University of Phoenix, USA), Paul Menefee (Wiley Edge, USA), Wathiq Mansoor (University of Dubai, UAE), Mansoor Ahmed Alaali (Ahlia University, Bahrain)

Many undergraduate students in computer science, engineering, and related disciplines struggle to master the complexities of the C++ programming language. Existing t...

Harnessing High-Performance Computing and AI for Environmental Sustainability

Arshi Naim (King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia)

The world is addressing the insistent challenge of climate change, and the need for innovative solutions has become paramount. In this period of technical developmen...

Granular Computing and Big Data Advancements

Chao Zhang (Shanxi University, China), Wentao Li (Southwest University, China)

In an era defined by the deluge of data, navigating the complexities of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty has emerged as a formidable challenge for sch...

Developments Towards Next Generation Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development

Shanu Sharma (ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India), Ayushi Prakash (Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India), Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, Rochester, USA)

The rapid proliferation of connected devices in our daily lives, from smart homes to industrial sensors, has led to an explosion of data that requires processing bef...

Serverless Computing Concepts, Technology and Architecture

Rajanikanth Aluvalu (Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, India), Uma Maheswari V. (Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, India)

Serverless computing has emerged as a transformative technology, gaining prominence over traditional cloud computing. It is characterized by reduced costs, lower lat...

The Convergence of Self-Sustaining Systems With AI and IoT

Roopa Chandrika Rajappan (Karpagam University, India), N.S. Gowri Ganesh (Saveetha Engineering College, India), J. Alfred Daniel (Karpagam University, India), Awais Ahmad (University degli Studi di Milano, Italy), R. Santhosh (Karpagam University, India)

Picture a world where autonomous systems operate continuously and intelligently, utilizing real-time data to make informed decisions. Such systems have the potential...

Technological Advancements in Data Processing for Next Generation Intelligent Systems

Shanu Sharma (ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India), Ayushi Prakash (Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India), Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, Rochester, USA)

Technological Advancements in Data Processing for Next Generation Intelligent Systems presents an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge data processing technologies t...

Advanced Applications in Osmotic Computing

G. Revathy (SASTRA University, India)

The interaction of various service models, including edge computing and cloud computing, are quickly changing to better support microservices. This intricate weave o...

Omnichannel Approach to Co-Creating Customer Experiences Through Metaverse Platforms

Babita Singla (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Punjab, India), Kumar Shalender (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Nripendra Singh (Pennsylvania Western University, USA)

Academia is grappling with a pressing challenge in the 21st century that mirrors the seismic shifts taking place in the business world. These two sides of one issue...

Uncertain Spatiotemporal Data Management for the Semantic Web

Luyi Bai (Northeastern University, China), Lin Zhu (Northeastern University, China)

In the world of data management, one of the most formidable challenges faced by academic scholars is the effective handling of spatiotemporal data within the semanti...

Bio-Inspired Optimization Techniques in Blockchain Systems

U. Vignesh (Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India), Manikandan M. (Manipal Institute of Technology, India), Ruchi Doshi (Universidad Azteca, Mexico)

In the dynamic landscape of bioinformatics and blockchain technology, a profound challenge is evident: ensuring secure exchange and analysis of complex biological da...

Enhancing Performance, Efficiency, and Security Through Complex Systems Control

Idriss Chana (ESTM, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès, Morocco), Aziz Bouazi (ESTM, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès, Morocco), Hussain Ben-azza (ENSAM, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco)

Academic scholars and professionals in engineering strive to enhance the performance, efficiency, and security of complex systems, but accessing comprehensive resour...

Frameworks for Blockchain Standards, Tools, Testbeds, and Platforms

Yanamandra Ramakrishna (School of Business, Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE), Priyameet Kaur Keer (Department of Management Studies, New Horizon College of Engineering, India)

In an era of rapid technological advancements, blockchain technology has emerged as a groundbreaking solution for decentralized trust and immutable record-keeping. F...

Quantum Computing and Cryptography in Future Computers

Shyam R. Sihare (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, India)

In recent decades, computing has undergone rapid evolutions and groundbreaking developments that affect almost every sector across the world. The developments of qua...

Handbook of Research on Integrating Machine Learning Into HPC-Based Simulations and Analytics

Belgacem Ben Youssef (King Saud University, Saudi Arabia), Mohamed Maher Ben Ismail (King Saud University, Saudi Arabia)

Researchers are increasingly using machine learning (ML) models to analyze data and simulate complex systems and phenomena. Small-scale computing systems used for tr...

Machine Learning Algorithms Using Scikit and TensorFlow Environments

Puvvadi Baby Maruthi (Dayananda Sagar University, India), Smrity Prasad (Dayananda Sagar University, India), Amit Kumar Tyagi ( National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India)

Machine learning is able to solve real-time problems. It has several algorithms such as classification, clustering, and more. To learn these essential algorithms, we...

ODE, BVP, and 1D PDE Solvers for Scientific and Engineering Problems With MATLAB Basics

Leonid Burstein (ORT Braude College of Engineering, Israel (Retired))

In the academic field, engineers, scientists, educators, and students are faced with a persistent challenge: the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical impl...

Digital Technologies in Modeling and Management: Insights in Education and Industry

G. S. Prakasha (Christ University, India), Maria Lapina (North-Caucasus Federal University, Russia), Deepanraj Balakrishnan (Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia), Mohammad Sajid (Aligarh Muslim University, India)

Digital Technologies in Modeling and Management: Insights in Education and Industry explores the use of digital technologies in the modeling and control of complex s...

The Software Principles of Design for Data Modeling

Debabrata Samanta (Rochester Institute of Technology, Kosovo)

The Software Principles of Design for Data Modeling , written by Debabrata Samanta of Rochester Institute of Technology in Kosovo, offers a practical and comprehensi...

Investigations in Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision for Industry 4.0

Chiranji Lal Chowdhary (Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India), Basanta Kumar Swain (Government College of Engineering, Bhawanipatna, India), Vijay Kumar (Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, India)

The approaches to computer vision have undergone a long journey in recent years, but still, innovations are continuing with leverage increases in computing power, ne...

Cyber-Physical System Solutions for Smart Cities

Vanamoorthy Muthumanikandan (Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India), Anbalagan Bhuvaneswari (Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India), Balamurugan Easwaran (University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Nigeria), T. Sudarson Rama Perumal (Rohini College of Engineering and Technology, India)

In the implementation of smart cities, sensors and actuators that produce and consume enormous amounts of data in a variety of formats and ontologies will be incorpo...

Cyber-Physical Systems and Supporting Technologies for Industrial Automation

Thanigaivelan R. (A.K.T. Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, India), S. Kaliappan (Velammal Institute of Technology, India), C. Jegadheesan (Kongu Engineering College, India)

The exchange of data is the most significant feature of cyber-physical systems (CPS). There are definite advantages and limitations of CPS that must be considered in...

Perspectives and Considerations on the Evolution of Smart Systems

Maki K. Habib (American University in Cairo, Egypt)

Smart systems are rapidly evolving and finding ways to influence different aspects of human life, industry, and the environment. Smart systems based on available dat...

Neuromorphic Computing Systems for Industry 4.0

S. Dhanasekar (Department of ECE, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, India), K. Martin Sagayam (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), Surbhi Vijh (ASET, Amity University, Noida, India), Vipin Tyagi (Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, India), Alex Norta (Tallinn University, Estonia)

As artificial intelligence (AI) processing moves from the cloud to the edge of the network, battery-powered and deeply embedded devices are challenged to perform AI...

Business Models and Strategies for Open Source Projects

Francisco José Monaco (Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil)

Since its emergence in the mid-1980s through the protagonism of free software and open source movements, the concept of freely shareable technology has steadily esta...

Advanced Applications of Python Data Structures and Algorithms

Mohammad Gouse Galety (Department of Computer Science, Samarkand International University of Technology, Uzbekistan), Arul Kumar Natarajan (CHRIST University (Deemed), India), A. V. Sriharsha (MB University, India)

Data structures are essential principles applicable to any programming language in computer science. Data structures may be studied more easily with Python than with...

Handbook of Research on Machine Learning-Enabled IoT for Smart Applications Across Industries

Neha Goel (Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, India), Ravindra Kumar Yadav (Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, India)

Machine learning (ML) and the internet of things (IoT) are the top technologies used by businesses to increase efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness in this...

Principles, Policies, and Applications of Kotlin Programming

Duy Thanh Tran (University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam & Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Jun-Ho Huh (Korea Maritime and Ocean University, South Korea)

Kotlin programming has been recognized as the main language for deploying Android projects, so this language has tremendous potential. In order to understand the mai...

Concepts and Techniques of Graph Neural Networks

Vinod Kumar (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed), India), Dharmendra Singh Rajput (VIT University, India)

Recent advancements in graph neural networks have expanded their capacities and expressive power. Furthermore, practical applications have begun to emerge in a varie...

Adaptive Security and Cyber Assurance for Risk-Based Decision Making

Tyson T. Brooks (Syracuse University, USA)

Cyber-professionals recognize that some defensive measures could exacerbate cyber-defense challenges by motivating attackers to adapt—unintentionally inspiring attac...

Novel Research and Development Approaches in Heterogeneous Systems and Algorithms

Santanu Koley (Haldia Institute of Technology, India), Subhabrata Barman (Haldia Institute of Technology, India), Subhankar Joardar (Haldia Institute of Technology, India)

Almost every element of life, from commerce and agriculture to communication and entertainment, has been profoundly altered by computing. Around the world, people re...

Handbook of Research on Quantum Computing for Smart Environments

Amit Kumar Tyagi (National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India)

Today, computation is an essential component of every technology. However, there has not been much research on quantum computing, even though it has the capability t...

Developing Linear Algebra Codes on Modern Processors: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Sandra Catalán Pallarés (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain), Pedro Valero-Lara (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA), Leonel Antonio Toledo Díaz (Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain), Rocío Carratalá Sáez (Universidad de Valladolid, Spain)

Optimized linear algebra (LA) libraries that are able to exploit the underlying hardware are always of interest in the high-performance computing community. The impl...

New Approaches to Data Analytics and Internet of Things Through Digital Twin

P. Karthikeyan (National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan), Polinpapilinho F. Katina (University of South Carolina Upstate, USA), S.P. Anandaraj (Presidency University, India)

Even though many data analytics tools have been developed in the past years, their usage in the field of cyber twin warrants new approaches that consider various asp...

Futuristic Trends for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Ecosystems

Fernando Ortiz-Rodriguez (Tamaulipas Autonomous University, Mexico), Sanju Tiwari (Tamaulipas Autonomous University, Mexico), Sailesh Iyer (Rai University, India), José Melchor Medina-Quintero (Tamaulipas Autonomous University, Mexico)

A key focus in recent years has been on sustainable development and promoting environmentally conscious practices. In today’s rapidly evolving technological world, i...

Emerging Technologies for Innovation Management in the Software Industry

Varun Gupta (Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain), Chetna Gupta (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, India)

Innovation is the key to maintain competitive advantage. Innovation in products, processes, and business models help companies to provide economic value to their cus...

Technology Road Mapping for Quantum Computing and Engineering

Brojo Kishore Mishra (NIST Institute of Science and Technology (Autonomous), India & Saveetha College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, SIMATS, Chennai, India)

Quantum computing is radically different from the conventional approach of transforming bit-strings from one set of zeros and ones to another. With quantum computing...

Designing User Interfaces With a Data Science Approach

Abhijit Narayanrao Banubakode (MET Institute of Computer Science, India), Ganesh Dattatray Bhutkar (Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, India), Yohannes Kurniawan (Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia), Chhaya Santosh Gosavi (MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering, India)

Data science has been playing a vital role in almost all major fields. Many researchers are interested in the development of IT applications, which are user-driven w...

Implementation of Machine Learning Algorithms Using Control-Flow and Dataflow Paradigms

Veljko Milutinović (Indiana University, Bloomington, USA), Nenad Mitić (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Aleksandar Kartelj (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Miloš Kotlar (University of Belgrade, Serbia)

Based on current literature and cutting-edge advances in the machine learning field, there are four algorithms whose usage in new application domains must be explore...

Advancing Smarter and More Secure Industrial Applications Using AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technology

Kavita Saini (AMET University), Pethuru Raj (Reliance Jio Platforms Ltd., Bangalore, India)

There is no doubt that there has been much excitement regarding the pioneering contributions of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and block...

Deep Learning Applications for Cyber-Physical Systems

Monica R. Mundada (M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India), S. Seema (M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India), Srinivasa K.G. (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh, India), M. Shilpa (M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India)

Big data generates around us constantly from daily business, custom use, engineering, and science activities. Sensory data is collected from the internet of things (...

Methodologies and Applications of Computational Statistics for Machine Intelligence

Debabrata Samanta (Christ University (Deemed), India), Raghavendra Rao Althar (QMS, First American India, Bangalore, India), Sabyasachi Pramanik (Haldia Institute of Technology, India), Soumi Dutta (Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India)

With the field of computational statistics growing rapidly, there is a need for capturing the advances and assessing their impact. Advances in simulation and graphic...

Design, Applications, and Maintenance of Cyber-Physical Systems

Pierluigi Rea (University of Cagliari, Italy), Erika Ottaviano (University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy), José Machado (University of Minho, Portugal), Katarzyna Antosz (Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland)

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) can be defined as systems in which physical objects are represented in the digital world and integrated with computation, storage, and c...

Handbook of Research on Software Quality Innovation in Interactive Systems

Francisco Vicente Cipolla-Ficarra (Latin Association of Human-Computer Interaction, Spain & International Association of Interactive Communication, Italy)

The inclusion of experts in communicability in the software industry has allowed timeframes to speed up in the commercialization of new technological products worldw...

Handbook of Research on Methodologies and Applications of Supercomputing

Veljko Milutinović (Indiana University, Bloomington, USA), Miloš Kotlar (University of Belgrade, Serbia)

As computers continue to remain essential tools for the pursuit of physics, medicine, economics, social sciences, and more, supercomputers are proving that they can...

Advancements in Fuzzy Reliability Theory

Akshay Kumar (Graphic Era Hill University, India), Mangey Ram (Department of Mathematics, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), India), Om Prakash Yadav (North Dakota State University, USA)

In recent years, substantial efforts are being made in the development of reliability theory including fuzzy reliability theories and their applications to various r...

MATLAB® With Applications in Mechanics and Tribology

Leonid Burstein (Independent Researcher, Israel)

Among the wide range of programming tools available, the technical analysis and calculations are realized by MATLAB®, which is recognized as a convenient and effecti...

Impacts and Challenges of Cloud Business Intelligence

Shadi Aljawarneh (Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan), Manisha Malhotra (Chandigarh University, India)

Cloud computing provides an easier alternative for starting an IT-based business organization that requires much less of an initial investment. Cloud computing offer...

Handbook of Research on Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Complex Systems

Ahmad Taher Azar (Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Benha University, Benha, Egypt & College of Computer and Information Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Nashwa Ahmad Kamal (Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt)

The current literature on dynamic systems is quite comprehensive, and system theory’s mathematical jargon can remain quite complicated. Thus, there is a need for a c...

Artificial Intelligence Paradigms for Smart Cyber-Physical Systems

Ashish Kumar Luhach (The PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea), Atilla Elçi (Hasan Kalyoncu University, Turkey)

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) have emerged as a unifying name for systems where cyber parts (i.e., the computing and communication parts) and physical parts are tight...

Advancements in Model-Driven Architecture in Software Engineering

Yassine Rhazali (Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco)

An integral element of software engineering is model engineering. They both endeavor to minimize cost, time, and risks with quality software. As such, model engineer...

Cloud-Based Big Data Analytics in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks

Ram Shringar Rao (Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, India), Nanhay Singh (Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, India), Omprakash Kaiwartya (School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, UK), Sanjoy Das (Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, India)

Vehicular traffic congestion and accidents remain universal issues in today’s world. Due to the continued growth in the use of vehicles, optimizing traffic managemen...

Formal and Adaptive Methods for Automation of Parallel Programs Construction: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Anatoliy Doroshenko (Institute of Software Systems, Ukraine), Olena Yatsenko (Institute of Software Systems, Ukraine)

Emerging scientific and industrial applications in today’s world require significant computing power. Modern software tools are available for such platforms but are...

Agile Scrum Implementation and Its Long-Term Impact on Organizations

Kenneth R. Walsh (University of New Orleans, USA), Sathiadev Mahesh (University of New Orleans, USA), Cherie C. Trumbach (University of New Orleans, USA)

Software engineering has surfaced as an industrial field that is continually evolving due to the emergence of advancing technologies and innovative methodologies. Sc...

Balancing Agile and Disciplined Engineering and Management Approaches for IT Services and Software Products

Manuel Mora (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico), Jorge Marx Gómez (University of Oldenburg, Germany), Rory V. O'Connor (Dublin City University, Ireland), Alena Buchalcevová (University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic)

The highly dynamic world of information technology service management stresses the benefits of the quick and correct implementation of IT services. A disciplined app...

FPGA Algorithms and Applications for the Internet of Things

Preeti Sharma (Bansal College of Engineering, Mandideep, India), Rajit Nair (Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, India)

In the research area of computer science, practitioners are constantly searching for faster platforms with pertinent results. With analytics that span environmental...

Advancements in Instrumentation and Control in Applied System Applications

Srijan Bhattacharya (RCC Institute of Information Technology, India)

As technology continues to advance in today’s global market, practitioners are targeting systems with significant levels of applicability and variance. Instrumentati...

Soft Computing Methods for System Dependability

Mohamed Arezki Mellal (M'Hamed Bougara University, Algeria)

Technology in today’s world has continued to develop into multifaceted structures. The performance of computers, specifically, has significantly increased leading to...

Cloud Computing Applications and Techniques for E-Commerce

Saikat Gochhait (Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management, Symbiosis International University, India), David Tawei Shou (University of Taipei, Taiwan), Sabiha Fazalbhoy (Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis International University, India)

Many professional fields have been affected by the rapid growth of technology and information. Included in this are the business and management markets as the implem...

Grammatical and Syntactical Approaches in Architecture: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Ju Hyun Lee (University of New South Wales, Australia), Michael J. Ostwald (University of New South Wales, Australia)

Shape grammar and space syntax have been separately developed but rarely combined in any significant way. The first of these is typically used to investigate or gene...

Tools and Techniques for Software Development in Large Organizations: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Vishnu Pendyala (Cisco Systems Inc., USA)

The development of software has expanded substantially in recent years. As these technologies continue to advance, well-known organizations have begun implementing t...

Applications and Approaches to Object-Oriented Software Design: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Zeynep Altan (Beykent University, Turkey)

In today’s modernized environment, a growing number of software companies are changing their traditional engineering approaches in response to the rapid development...

Fundamental and Supportive Technologies for 5G Mobile Networks

Sherine Mohamed Abd El-Kader (Electronics Research Institute, Egypt), Hanan Hussein (Electronics Research Institute, Egypt)

Mobile wireless communication systems have affected every aspect of life. By providing seamless connectivity, these systems enable almost all the smart devices in th...

Deep Learning Techniques and Optimization Strategies in Big Data Analytics

J. Joshua Thomas (UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Malaysia), Pinar Karagoz (Middle East Technical University, Turkey), B. Bazeer Ahamed (Balaji Institute of Technology and Science, Warangal, India), Pandian Vasant (University of Technology Petronas, Malaysia)

Many approaches have sprouted from artificial intelligence (AI) and produced major breakthroughs in the computer science and engineering industries. Deep learning is...

Crowdsourcing and Probabilistic Decision-Making in Software Engineering: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Varun Gupta (University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal)

With today’s technological advancements, the evolution of software has led to various challenges regarding mass markets and crowds. High quality processing must be c...

Metrics and Models for Evaluating the Quality and Effectiveness of ERP Software

Geoffrey Muchiri Muketha (Murang'a University of Technology, Kenya), Elyjoy Muthoni Micheni (Technical University of Kenya, Kenya)

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a class of integrated software that uses software technologies to implement real-time management of business processes in an or...

User-Centered Software Development for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Teresita de Jesús Álvarez Robles (Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico), Francisco Javier Álvarez Rodríguez (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico), Edgard Benítez-Guerrero (Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico)

Human-computer interaction studies the users and their interaction with an interactive software system (ISS). However, these studies are designed for people without...

Architectures and Frameworks for Developing and Applying Blockchain Technology

Nansi Shi (Logic International Consultants, Singapore)

The blockchain revolution has drastically impacted global economics and the strategic practices within different industries. Cryptocurrency specifically has forever...

Human Factors in Global Software Engineering

Mobashar Rehman (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia), Aamir Amin (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia), Abdul Rehman Gilal (Sukkur IBA University, Pakistan), Manzoor Ahmed Hashmani (University Technology PETRONAS, Malaysia)

More software engineers are likely to work in a globally distributed environment, which brings benefits that include quick and better software development, less manp...

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Information Systems and Software Engineering

Alok Bhushan Mukherjee (North-Eastern Hill University Shillong, India), Akhouri Pramod Krishna (Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, India)

It is now more important than ever to implement approaches and methods that can be effective in extracting meaningful information from large data sets. Although data...

Cyber-Physical Systems for Social Applications

Maya Dimitrova (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria), Hiroaki Wagatsuma (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)

Present day sophisticated, adaptive, and autonomous (to a certain degree) robotic technology is a radically new stimulus for the cognitive system of the human learne...

Integrating the Internet of Things Into Software Engineering Practices

D. Jeya Mala (Thiagarajar College of Engineering, India)

To provide the necessary security and quality assurance activities into Internet of Things (IoT)-based software development, innovative engineering practices are vit...

Analyzing the Role of Risk Mitigation and Monitoring in Software Development

Rohit Kumar (Chandigarh University, India), Anjali Tayal (Infosys Technologies, India), Sargam Kapil (C-DAC, India)

The biggest challenges faced by the software industry are cost control and schedule control. As such, effective strategies for process improvement must be researched...

Handbook of Research on Pattern Engineering System Development for Big Data Analytics

Vivek Tiwari (International Institute of Information Technology, India), Ramjeevan Singh Thakur (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, India), Basant Tiwari (Hawassa University, Ethiopia), Shailendra Gupta (AISECT University, India)

Due to the growing use of web applications and communication devices, the use of data has increased throughout various industries. It is necessary to develop new tec...

Incorporating Nature-Inspired Paradigms in Computational Applications

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

Many techniques have been developed to control the variety of dynamic systems. To develop those control techniques, it is fundamental to know the mathematical relati...

Innovations in Software-Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization

Ankur Dumka (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)

The advancement of technology is a standard of modern daily life, whether it be the release of a new cellphone, computer, or a self-driving car. Due to this constant...

Advances in System Dynamics and Control

Ahmad Taher Azar (College of Computer & Information Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Benha University, Benha, Egypt), Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan (Vel Tech University, India)

Complex systems are pervasive in many areas of science. With the increasing requirement for high levels of system performance, complex systems has become an importan...

Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business Sustainability

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

In the age of corporate responsibility, green technology and sustainability continue to grip the consciousness of businesses. However, the development of appropriate...

Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

As is true of most technological fields, the software industry is constantly advancing and becoming more accessible to a wider range of people. The advancement and a...

Formation Methods, Models, and Hardware Implementation of Pseudorandom Number Generators: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Stepan Mykolayovych Bilan (State University of Infrastructure and Technology, Ukraine)

Modern computing systems preserve all information in intricate binary codes. The evolution of systems and technologies that aid in this preservation process must be...

Aligning Perceptual and Conceptual Information for Cognitive Contextual System Development: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Gary Kuvich (IBM, USA)

The rise of technology has led to rapid developments in robotic intelligence and its various applications. The success or failure of these systems is linked closely...

Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing in Engineering

Saifullah Khalid (CCSI Airport, India)

Although computational intelligence and soft computing are both well-known fields, using computational intelligence and soft computing in conjunction is an emerging...

Enhancing Software Fault Prediction With Machine Learning: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Ekbal Rashid (Aurora's Technological and Research Institute, India)

Software development and design is an intricate and complex process that requires a multitude of steps to ultimately create a quality product. One crucial aspect of...

Solutions for Cyber-Physical Systems Ubiquity

Norbert Druml (Independent Researcher, Austria), Andreas Genser (Independent Researcher, Austria), Armin Krieg (Independent Researcher, Austria), Manuel Menghin (Independent Researcher, Austria), Andrea Hoeller (Independent Researcher, Austria)

Cyber-physical systems play a crucial role in connecting aspects of online life to physical life. By studying emerging trends in these systems, programming technique...

Large-Scale Fuzzy Interconnected Control Systems Design and Analysis

Zhixiong Zhong (Xiamen University of Technology, China), Chih-Min Lin (Yuan Ze University, Taiwan)

Large-scale interconnected systems have become more prominent in society due to a higher demand for sustainable development. As such, it is imperative to create effe...

Microcontroller System Design Using PIC18F Processors

Nicolas K. Haddad (University of Balamand, Lebanon)

Recent advancements in technology have led to significant improvements in designing various electronic systems. This provides a wide range of different components th...

Probabilistic Nodes Combination (PNC) for Object Modeling and Contour Reconstruction

Dariusz Jacek Jakóbczak (Technical University of Koszalin, Poland)

Shape representation and reconstruction is a vital aspect of modern computer science applications. New modeling methods and techniques can significantly optimize the...

Model-Based Design for Effective Control System Development

Wei Wu (Independent Researcher, USA)

Control systems are an integral aspect of modern society and exist across numerous domains and applications. As technology advances more and more, the complexity of...

Developing Service-Oriented Applications Using the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Framework

Chirag Patel (Charotar University of Science and Technology, India)

Recent advancements in technology have allowed for significant improvements to computer software design and development. By utilizing the latest available frameworks...

Comparative Approaches to Using R and Python for Statistical Data Analysis

Rui Sarmento (University of Porto, Portugal), Vera Costa (University of Porto, Portugal)

The application of statistics has proliferated in recent years and has become increasingly relevant across numerous fields of study. With the advent of new technolog...

Resource Management and Efficiency in Cloud Computing Environments

Ashok Kumar Turuk (National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India), Bibhudatta Sahoo (National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India), Sourav Kanti Addya (National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India)

Today’s advancements in technology have brought about a new era of speed and simplicity for consumers and businesses. Due to these new benefits, the possibilities of...

Handbook of Research on End-to-End Cloud Computing Architecture Design

Jianwen “Wendy” Chen (IBM, Australia), Yan Zhang (Western Sydney University, Australia), Ron Gottschalk (IBM, Australia)

Cloud computing has become integrated into all sectors, from business to quotidian life. Since it has revolutionized modern computing, there is a need for updated re...

Innovative Research and Applications in Next-Generation High Performance Computing

Qusay F. Hassan (Mansoura University, Egypt)

High-performance computing (HPC) describes the use of connected computing units to perform complex tasks. It relies on parallelization techniques and algorithms to s...

Developing Interoperable and Federated Cloud Architecture

Gabor Kecskemeti (University of Miskolc, Hungary), Attila Kertesz (University of Szeged, Hungary), Zsolt Nemeth (MTA SZTAKI, Hungary)

As cloud technology continues to advance and be utilized, many service providers have begun to employ multiple networks, or cloud federations; however, as the popula...

Managing Big Data in Cloud Computing Environments

Zongmin Ma (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China)

Cloud computing has proven to be a successful paradigm of service-oriented computing, and has revolutionized the way computing infrastructures are abstracted and use...

Emerging Innovations in Agile Software Development

Imran Ghani (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia), Dayang Norhayati Abang Jawawi (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia), Siva Dorairaj (Software Education, New Zealand), Ahmed Sidky (ICAgile, USA)

Agile is a relatively recent methodology used in the development process of a project. Therefore, it is important to share new emerging knowledge with researchers an...

Modern Software Engineering Methodologies for Mobile and Cloud Environments

António Miguel Rosado da Cruz (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal), Sara Paiva (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal)

As technology continues to evolve, the popularity of mobile computing has become inherent within today’s society. With the majority of the population using some form...

Emerging Research Surrounding Power Consumption and Performance Issues in Utility Computing

Ganesh Chandra Deka (Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI) for Women, India), G.M. Siddesh (Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India), K. G. Srinivasa (M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India), L.M. Patnaik (IISc, Bangalore, India)

Like electricity and water, data and computing power are necessary commodities in the modern-day economy. A model for the effective regulation and provisioning of co...

Advanced Research on Cloud Computing Design and Applications

Shadi Aljawarneh (Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan)

Modern society requires a specialized, persistent approach to IT service delivery. Cloud computing offers the most logical answer through a highly dynamic and virtua...

Handbook of Research on Computational Simulation and Modeling in Engineering

Francisco Miranda (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo and CIDMA of University of Aveiro, Portugal), Carlos Abreu (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal)

Multiple disciplines depend on computer programs and software to predict project challenges, outcomes, and solutions. Through the use of virtual prototyping, researc...

Intelligent Applications for Heterogeneous System Modeling and Design

Kandarpa Kumar Sarma (Gauhati University, India), Manash Pratim Sarma (Gauhati University, India), Mousmita Sarma (SpeecHWareNet (I) Pvt. Ltd, India)

Intelligent systems and related designs have become important instruments leading to profound innovations in automated control and interaction with computers and mac...

Achieving Enterprise Agility through Innovative Software Development

Amitoj Singh (Chitkara University, Punjab, India)

Business practices are rapidly changing due to technological advances in the workplace. Organizations are challenged to implement new programs for more efficient bus...

Delivery and Adoption of Cloud Computing Services in Contemporary Organizations

Victor Chang (Computing, Creative Technologies and Engineering, Leeds Beckett University, UK), Robert John Walters (Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK), Gary Wills (Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK)

The ubiquity of technology has not only brought the need for computer knowledge to every aspect of the modern business world; it has also increased our need to safel...

Emerging Research in Cloud Distributed Computing Systems

Susmit Bagchi (Gyeongsang National University, South Korea)

Traditional computing concepts are maturing into a new generation of cloud computing systems with wide-spread global applications. However, even as these systems con...

Resource Management of Mobile Cloud Computing Networks and Environments

George Mastorakis (Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Greece), Constandinos X. Mavromoustakis (University of Nicosia, Cyprus), Evangelos Pallis (Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Greece)

As more and more of our data is stored remotely, accessing that data wherever and whenever it is needed is a critical concern. More concerning is managing the databa...

Research and Applications in Global Supercomputing

Richard S. Segall (Arkansas State University, USA), Jeffrey S. Cook (Independent Researcher, USA), Qingyu Zhang (Shenzhen University, China)

Rapidly generating and processing large amounts of data, supercomputers are currently at the leading edge of computing technologies. Supercomputers are employed in m...

Challenges, Opportunities, and Dimensions of Cyber-Physical Systems

P. Venkata Krishna (VIT University, India), V. Saritha (VIT University, India), H. P. Sultana (VIT University, India)

Recent advances in science and engineering have led to the proliferation of cyber-physical systems. Now viewed as a pivotal area of research, the application of CPS...

Human Factors in Software Development and Design

Saqib Saeed (University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia), Imran Sarwar Bajwa (The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan), Zaigham Mahmood (University of Derby, UK & North West University, South Africa)

Computer programs and processes that take into account the goals and needs of the user meet with the greatest success, so it behooves software engineers to consider...

Handbook of Research on Innovations in Systems and Software Engineering

Vicente García Díaz (University of Oviedo, Spain), Juan Manuel Cueva Lovelle (University of Oviedo, Spain), B. Cristina Pelayo García-Bustelo (University of Oviedo, Spain)

Professionals in the interdisciplinary field of computer science focus on the design, operation, and maintenance of computational systems and software. Methodologies...

Handbook of Research on Architectural Trends in Service-Driven Computing

Raja Ramanathan (Independent Researcher, USA), Kirtana Raja (IBM, USA)

Research into the next generation of service architecture techniques has enabled the design, development, and implementation of dynamic, adaptive, and autonomic serv...

Handbook of Research on Embedded Systems Design

Alessandra Bagnato (Softeam R&D, France), Leandro Soares Indrusiak (University of York, UK), Imran Rafiq Quadri (Softeam R&D, France), Matteo Rossi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)

As real-time and integrated systems become increasingly sophisticated, issues related to development life cycles, non-recurring engineering costs, and poor synergy b...

Contemporary Advancements in Information Technology Development in Dynamic Environments

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

The advancement of information technology is becoming more prevalent in all aspects of the world today, including online environments. Understanding technology’s eff...

Systems and Software Development, Modeling, and Analysis: New Perspectives and Methodologies

Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)

In the digital age, technological solutions are being developed and integrated into every aspect of our everyday lives. The ever-changing scope of research in system...

Handbook of Research on Emerging Advancements and Technologies in Software Engineering

Imran Ghani (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia), Wan Mohd Nasir Wan Kadir (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia), Mohammad Nazir Ahmad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)

Advanced approaches to software engineering and design are capable of solving complex computational problems and achieving standards of performance that were unheard...

Advancing Embedded Systems and Real-Time Communications with Emerging Technologies

Seppo Virtanen (University of Turku, Finland)

Embedded systems and real-time computing can be useful tools for a variety of applications. Further research developments in this field can assist in promoting the f...

Handbook of Research on High Performance and Cloud Computing in Scientific Research and Education

Marijana Despotović-Zrakić (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Veljko Milutinović (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Aleksandar Belić (University of Belgrade, Serbia)

As information systems used for research and educational purposes have become more complex, there has been an increase in the need for new computing architecture. Hi...

Agile Estimation Techniques and Innovative Approaches to Software Process Improvement

Ricardo Colomo-Palacios (Østfold University College, Norway), Jose Antonio Calvo-Manzano Villalón (Universidad Politécnica De Madrid, Spain), Antonio de Amescua Seco (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain), Tomás San Feliu Gilabert (Universidad Politécnica De Madrid, Spain)

Applying methodologies of Software Process Improvement (SPI) is an effective way for businesses to remain competitive in the software industry. However, many organiz...

Enabling the New Era of Cloud Computing: Data Security, Transfer, and Management

Yushi Shen (Microsoft, USA), Yale Li (Microsoft, USA), Ling Wu (EMC, USA), Shaofeng Liu (Microsoft, USA), Qian Wen (Endronic Corp, USA)

Cloud computing is becoming the next revolution in the IT industry; providing central storage for internet data and services that have the potential to bring data tr...

Theory and Application of Multi-Formalism Modeling

Marco Gribaudo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Mauro Iacono (Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Italy)

With complex systems and complex requirements being a challenge that designers must face to reach quality results, multi-formalism modeling offers tools and methods...

Pervasive Cloud Computing Technologies: Future Outlooks and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Lucio Grandinetti (University of Calabria, Italy), Ornella Pisacane (Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy), Mehdi Sheikhalishahi (University of Calabria, Italy)

Technology trends may come and go, but cloud computing technologies have been gaining consideration in the commercial world due to its ability to provide on-demand a...

Communication Infrastructures for Cloud Computing

Hussein T. Mouftah (University of Ottawa, Canada), Burak Kantarci (University of Ottawa, Canada)

Cloud computing has provided multiple advantages as well as challenges to software and infrastructure services. In order to be fully beneficial, these challenges fac...

Organizational, Legal, and Technological Dimensions of Information System Administration

Irene Maria Portela (Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, Portugal), Fernando Almeida (Polytechnic Institute of Gaya, Portugal)

In addition to capital infrastructure and consumers, digital information created by individual and corporate consumers of information technology is quickly being rec...

Advances and Applications in Model-Driven Engineering

Vicente García Díaz (University of Oviedo, Spain), Juan Manuel Cueva Lovelle (University of Oviedo, Spain), B. Cristina Pelayo García-Bustelo (University of Oviedo, Spain), Oscar Sanjuán Martinez (University of Carlos III, Spain)

As organizations and research institutions continue to emphasize model-driven engineering (MDE) as a first-class approach in the software development process of comp...

Service-Driven Approaches to Architecture and Enterprise Integration

Raja Ramanathan (Independent Researcher, USA), Kirtana Raja (Independent Researcher, USA)

While business functions such as manufacturing, operations, and marketing often utilize various software applications, they tend to operate without the ability to in...

Progressions and Innovations in Model-Driven Software Engineering

Users increasingly demand more from their software than ever before—more features, fewer errors, faster runtimes. To deliver the best quality products possible, soft...

Knowledge-Based Processes in Software Development

Saqib Saeed (Department of Computer Information Systems, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia), Izzat Alsmadi (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia)

Recent growth in knowledge management concepts has played a vital role in the improvement of organizational performance. These knowledge management approaches have b...

Distributed Computing Innovations for Business, Engineering, and Science

Alfred Waising Loo (Lingnan University, Hong Kong)

In recent years, distributed systems and computing applications continue to increase its approaches towards business, engineering, and science. Distributed Computing...

Data Intensive Distributed Computing: Challenges and Solutions for Large-scale Information Management

Tevfik Kosar (University at Buffalo, USA)

The trend in scientific, as well as commercial, applications from a diverse range of fields has been towards being more and more data-intensive over time. Data Inten...

Achieving Real-Time in Distributed Computing: From Grids to Clouds

Dimosthenis Kyriazis (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), Theodora Varvarigou (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), Kleopatra G. Konstanteli (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

Real-time systems are of importance to a large number of university laboratories and research institutes worldwide, and without the proper integration of real-time i...

Principles and Applications of Distributed Event-Based Systems

Annika M. Hinze (University of Waikato, New Zealand), Alejandro Buchmann (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

Recently, the event-based paradigm, a burgeoning technology receiving attention in research as well as industry, has gained momentum in the commercial world causing...

Large-Scale Distributed Computing and Applications: Models and Trends

Valentin Cristea (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania), Ciprian Dobre (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania), Corina Stratan (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania), Florin Pop (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania), Alexandru Costan (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania)

Many applications follow the distributed computing paradigm, in which parts of the application are executed on different network-interconnected computers. The extens...

Editor(s) Biography

Vijayan Sugumaran is Professor of Management Information Systems and Chair of the Department of Decision and Information Sciences at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA. He received his Ph.D in Information Technology from George Mason University, Fairfax, USA. His research interests are in the areas of Big Data Analytics, Ontologies and Semantic Web, Intelligent Agent and Multi-Agent Systems, and Component Based Development. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in Journals, Conferences, and Books. He has edited twelve books and serves on the Editorial Board of eight journals. He has published in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Research, ACM Trans on Database Systems, IEEE Trans on Engineering Management, Communications of the ACM, and IEEE Software. He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Intelligent Information Technologies. He is the Chair of the Intelligent Agent and Multi-Agent Systems mini-track for Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 1999 - 2019). He has served as the program co-chair for the International Conference on Applications of Natural Language to Information Systems (NLDB 2008, 2013, 2016, and 2019).