{"title":"Using UTAUT for Blockchain Assessment","authors":"Andrew Mangle","doi":"10.4018/ijose.292444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijose.292444","url":null,"abstract":"With over 1,000 public and private Blockchains (coinmarketcap.com, 2020), an acceptance model can facilitate an objective and comparative assessment of existing and future solutions. The novelty of this paper is a new methodology of assessing blockchains using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) (Venkatesh et al., 2003) alongside the distinguishing characteristics of blockchain implementations: trust, utility, and support. The paper distinctly aggregates existing approaches to present a concise assessment model. The distinguishing characteristics of trust, utility, and support in the context of UTAUT are beneficial for comparing and evaluating the myriad of blockchain implementations. The research encourages the examination of existing and future solutions using the UTAUT-focused attributes. The study has broader implications for blockchain solutions by providing contextual constructs necessary for acceptance and use.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126285445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jordan Thomas Bignell, Georgios Chantziplakis, A. Daneshkhah
{"title":"Comparing the Behaviour of Two Topic-Modelling Algorithms in COVID-19 Vaccination Tweets","authors":"Jordan Thomas Bignell, Georgios Chantziplakis, A. Daneshkhah","doi":"10.4018/ijose.292445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijose.292445","url":null,"abstract":"Coronavirus is a newly developed infectious disease that has triggered a pandemic due to its ease of transmission as of early 2020. Several groups from various countries have been working on a vaccine to prevent and avoid the spread of the virus in this outbreak. In this article, the main objective is to compare LDA against LSA to gain a better understanding of the Tweets and which Topic Modelling technique fits best for this task, additionally if the feedback of the Tweets were positive or negative sentiment. It was concluded that LDA was a better-unsupervised technique for categorizing the raw text in 12 topics.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122457569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Holes Drilling Route Optimization in Printed Circuit Board Using Far-to-Near Metaheuristic","authors":"","doi":"10.4018/ijose.301568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijose.301568","url":null,"abstract":"Drilling holes in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is usually realized by Computer Numerical Controlled Machine (CNCM). In fact, affecting an optimal shortest drilling holes route for the CNCM will improve its processing time and inevitably its efficiency. This paper presents a new metaheuristic named Far-to-Near (FtN) in order to optimize the shortest drilling holes route in PCB. The generated solution will be used as an execution plan for robotic arm in CNCM. Several numerical applications illustrate the performance of the proposed metaheuristic FtN in order to generate the shortest drilling route and also to find the optimal circuit when changing the position of the initial starting position of the robotic arm.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117052464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling and Analyzing Trellis-Coded Modulation on Power Line Communication Systems","authors":"A. Hosseinpour, R. Montasari","doi":"10.4018/ijose.292443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijose.292443","url":null,"abstract":"Power Line channels present a very harsh environment for high speed data transfer which degrades the data transmission. Using proper channel coding can enhance the data transmission over PLC systems. The purpose of using channel coding is to encode the information transmitted over communication channel in such a way that in presence of other interferences and noise, the error can be detected and possibly corrected. This paper investigates the Bit Error Rate (BER) performance of PLC systems based on Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), in presence of Middleton class A noise, and applying Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) / Rectangular Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) TCM as a channel coding. Simulations are undertaken in Matlab 2013b. The obtained results illustrates that although trellis codes produce improvements in the SNR in presence of Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN), they do not perform well with multipath power line channel and Middleton class A noise. Therefore the Rectangular QAM TCM has been used to enhance the results.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129744234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hybrid Metaheuristic to Optimize Traceability in the Food Industry","authors":"Saima Dhouib","doi":"10.4018/IJOSE.2021070102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOSE.2021070102","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the authors propose a new hybrid metaheuristic to solve the problem of manufacturing batch dispersion. The method consists of inserting the record to record travel algorithm (RRT) in the artificial bee colony (ABC) in order to ensure balance between the diversification and the intensification phases. The new technique is named RRT-ABC, and it starts by launching the standard ABC, and then the onlooker research phase is enriched by the RRT algorithm. So, the main idea of this research work is to solve the NP-hard problem of minimizing the batch dispersion using a novel metaheuristic because of the limitation of exact methods. Experimental results, carried on sausage manufacturing in a French food industry, proved the highly efficient performance of the proposed RRT-ABC metaheuristic.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128080584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Koorosh Gharehbaghi, K. Farnes, K. Robson, N. Hurst
{"title":"Factor Analysis of the Sydney Metro's ITS","authors":"Koorosh Gharehbaghi, K. Farnes, K. Robson, N. Hurst","doi":"10.4018/IJOSE.2021070101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOSE.2021070101","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aspires to examine advanced rail transportation systems via the utilization of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) as the basis of the key integration. In doing so, the Sydney Metro ITS will be used as the basis for the case study. This paper also investigates the different perceptions for diverse rail transportation projects. Ordinarily, cities are composed of complex configurations which are supported by various disparate transport systems. These transport infrastructure in turn require comprehensive system thinking as the base research methodologies. ITS provides an excellent mechanism to simplify a city's complex transport configurations. Nevertheless, the core ITS components require careful integration and detailed attention to detail in their design. The ITS integration strategy would also amalgamate crucial transportation issues, including optimized system performance through increased productivity, improved road and traffic safety, and so on. Accordingly, this integration and consolidation of ITS would result in superior overall transportation planning schemes. The resulting improved planning methods will ultimately facilitate the various transportation operators to become better acquainted with the ITS, and to support the making of safer and more synchronized ITS. A synchronized ITS requires a comprehensive process to successfully integrate its components. To assess the Sydney Metro's ITS integration, this research utilized confirmatory factor analysis as the statistical method to produce a model indicating the existence of four sub-systems and emphasized safety standard as the key attribute for a successful deployment. The very high safety benchmark is the pinnacle of the Sydney's advanced rail transportation system.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121401173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Value of Communication in Agile Project Management","authors":"B. Galli","doi":"10.4018/IJOSE.2021070104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOSE.2021070104","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this research is to understand the importance and impact of communication in an Agile environment so as to suggest ways to overcome communication challenges in Agile projects. In this research, the latest use of communication methods, approaches, and challenges faced by Agile teams are thoroughly evaluated to know the best solutions to communication problems. A literature review in this study proposes that a lack of proper communication is one of the main challenges faced by Agile projects. The authors used a systematic literature review to examine pre-existing literature and to select the most pertinent literature to assess these variables in depth and to create an assessment model. The ultimate outcome of this study was the development of the best practices that improve communication in Agile project environments.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128387259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Koorosh Gharehbaghi, K. Robson, N. Hurst, M. Myers
{"title":"Sydney Metro and Melbourne Metro Rail Stochastic Comparison and Review","authors":"Koorosh Gharehbaghi, K. Robson, N. Hurst, M. Myers","doi":"10.4018/IJOSE.2021070103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOSE.2021070103","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to review an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) apparatus to enhance the rail transportation performance. In this light, the Sydney Metro and Melbourne Metro rail will be compared, since both of these Australian rail networks employ complex AI as part of their overall performance enhancement schemes. These two case studies further highlight the novel critical aspects of AI in rail transportation sector such as recalibration through smart system design and automation, nonlinear controls and precise design, modeling and control apparatus, and so on. As a part of such a view, different aspects of AI systems such as increased reliability and safety were also investigated. This research found that with such enhancements of system performance, the overall transportation functioning would ultimately be significantly improved. Subsequently, AI in the Australian context can be further refined based on comprehensive integration of the key factors.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134281401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implications of Economic Decision Making to the Project Manager","authors":"B. Galli","doi":"10.4018/ijose.2021010102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijose.2021010102","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to identify and assess the impact of the project manager's economic decision on a project's outcome. Therefore, this paper focuses on whether a project will be economically and financially viable and will meet the interests of both external and internal stakeholders, especially the project manager's attention. Thus, the objective is to find in the decision-making process how economic decisions can provide and ensure an appropriate level of financial return rate to external and internal stakeholders, such as the project manager. The literature review approach was used to identify this economic decision-making implications on the project's outcomes. Studies show how projects' future is associated with decision making. However, a literature review has shown a shortage of research on the impact of only economic decisions on the project manager and project outcome. This study aims to fill that gap.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129439595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable Urban Development","authors":"Koorosh Gharehbaghi, B. Trigunarsyah, Addil Balli","doi":"10.4018/ijose.2020070104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijose.2020070104","url":null,"abstract":"Due to Melbourne's ongoing growth, there is continuous pressure on its transportation infrastructure. Further, to maintain its position as one of the most livable cities in the world, Melbourne needs to always look at ways to optimize technology and lifestyle while being conscious of its effects on the environment in order to encourage a sustainable development agenda. Such a stance is part of Melbourne's future sustainable urban development strategy including ‘Melbourne 2017-2050.' As a part of such strategy, this article discusses the possibility of underground urban structures (UUS) to further alleviate Melbourne's continuous urban development problems. Four case studies, Lujiazui, Hongqiao, Montreal, and Helsinki, were studied. These four case studies have some comparability with Melbourne's CBD. Particularly, both Montreal and Helsinki have relevance to Melbourne which is appealing. Predominantly, these two cities' main objective of UUS matches that of Melbourne's long-term urban planning goals. Noticeably, improving the livability along with reducing building operational costs are central to Melbourne's 2017-2050 planning and beyond. According to Melbourne 2017-2050, as a sustainable urban development focus, the city's high livability needs to be maintained together with finding alternative ways to reducing building operational costs. This research would thus serve as a springboard to further investigate the UUS for Melbourne city.","PeriodicalId":412735,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Strategic Engineering","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133215875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}