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An integrated model to predict students online learning behavior in emerging economies: a hybrid SEMANN approach
Purpose: The online learning environment is a function of dynamic market forces constantly restructuring the e-learning landscapes complete ecosystemcape. This study aims to propose an e-learning framework by integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to predict students Online Learning Readiness and Behaviour. Design/methodology/approach: A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 406 students through a survey. The data were analysed using two-stage structural equation modelling and artificial neural network (ANN). Findings: The studys results revealed that perceived ubiquity (PUB) positively influences perceived ease of use, usefulness and attitude. Similarly, perceived mobility significantly influences perceived ease of use and attitude. Furthermore, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and perceived usefulness significantly influence readiness to learn online, which further influences students online learning behaviour. The root-mean-square error (RMSE) values obtained from the ANN analysis indicate the models predictive solid accuracy. Originality/value: The study contributes to the existing literature by proposing an Online Learning Behaviour Model by integrating the TAM and the TPB frameworks in association with two additional constructs, PUB and Perceived Mobility. Secondly, this study proposes a unique triangulation framework of recommendations for learners, educators and policymakers. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
An integrated model to predict students online learning behavior in emerging economies: a hybrid SEMANN approach
Purpose: The online learning environment is a function of dynamic market forces constantly restructuring the e-learning landscapes complete ecosystemcape. This study aims to propose an e-learning framework by integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to predict students Online Learning Readiness and Behaviour. Design/methodology/approach: A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 406 students through a survey. The data were analysed using two-stage structural equation modelling and artificial neural network (ANN). Findings: The studys results revealed that perceived ubiquity (PUB) positively influences perceived ease of use, usefulness and attitude. Similarly, perceived mobility significantly influences perceived ease of use and attitude. Furthermore, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and perceived usefulness significantly influence readiness to learn online, which further influences students online learning behaviour. The root-mean-square error (RMSE) values obtained from the ANN analysis indicate the models predictive solid accuracy. Originality/value: The study contributes to the existing literature by proposing an Online Learning Behaviour Model by integrating the TAM and the TPB frameworks in association with two additional constructs, PUB and Perceived Mobility. Secondly, this study proposes a unique triangulation framework of recommendations for learners, educators and policymakers. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. -
An Integrated Model for Team Dynamics for Enhanced Collaboration and Performance
The CTF model introduces a new approach to team organization, inspired by the atomic structure of carbon. This interdisciplinary model combines organizational psychology, team dynamics research, and chemistry principles. The paper evaluates current team models, such as Belbins team roles, Hackmans model of team effectiveness, and the GRPI model, emphasizing their strengths and weaknesses. CTF expands on these frameworks while addressing their limitations. It consists of a productivity core (similar to protons and neutrons) and critique networks (similar to electrons), connected by Team Cohesion Factors. Unlike previous models that focus on specific aspects, CTF provides a comprehensive structure that integrates leadership, execution, and feedback mechanisms. It balances a hierarchical structure with collaborative input, including internal and external feedback systems. Inspired by the adaptability of carbon, the model is suitable for dynamic environments. Although it shows promise in addressing the limitations of previous models, CTF needs empirical validation. This paper lays out the theoretical basis of CTF, compares it with existing frameworks, explores its potential benefits and limitations, and outlines future research directions. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025. -
An integrated framework for digitalization of humanitarian supply chains in post COVID-19 era
Digital Supply Chains (DSCs) are transforming industries across various domains. Digitalization can improve coordination, increase data collection and retention capacities, enhance funding mechanisms, and improve operational performance and resource utilization. However, DSC adoption is constrained by lack of funding, operational complexities, infrastructure issues, etc. Thus, the need emerges to explore the digitalization of the Humanitarian Supply Chain (HSC) and provide solutions that can ease the adoption of DSC. In this study, a framework is created to facilitate the digitalization process of HSC in post COVID-19 era. Nineteen related drivers are identified with the potential to digitalize the HSC. The drivers are identified from the previous literature and finalized with the assistance of HSC stakeholders. A Principal Component Analysis is carried out to discover the most pertinent drivers from the identified list of drivers. A Kappa analysis is adopted to perfect the priority map of the digitalization drivers. Further, the neutrosophic DEMATEL methodology is adopted to prioritize the potential drivers and find their dependency on each other. The results from the study indicate that the most influential drivers fall under the operational and technological categories. However, the social drivers have the potential to play a significant contribution in an effort to HSC digitalization. In addition, the study presents strategies for enhancing funds collection and data management using emerging technologies. These strategies can assist HSC decision-makers in formulating relevant policies and strategic interventions. 2023 Elsevier Ltd -
An integrated care model for elderly in home countries: the role of social work and legal services for transnational families
The need for integrated care for the elderly has grown globally due to ageing populations and the increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions. Many elderly individuals, particularly those in transnational families, face challenges in accessing adequate care and support, as their family members may be dispersed across different countries. This study addresses the role of social work and legal services in supporting elderly individuals in their home countries, focusing on transnational families. The integration of social work practices and legal frameworks is crucial in providing effective care for the elderly in these complex family dynamics. The research explores the challenges faced by elderly individuals and their families, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between social work professionals and legal experts. The study proposes an integrated care model that combines these services to enhance the well-being and rights of elderly individuals in home countries, offering insights into how this model can be applied in transnational family settings. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Institute for Social and Economic Change 2026. -
An Integrated Approach Towards Sustainable Waste Management: Decentralized and Community-Based Practices
Waste management has always been a growing concern, since enormous quantities of waste are generated in vulnerable tourism regions, leading to mounting environmental concerns and hazardous health issues, which are faced by the majority of the local bodies and local communities. Vulnerable destinations are unable to handle such large quantities of solid waste due to financial and institutional debilities. This chapter will present a comprehensive view of solid-waste-management mechanisms, and most importantly, will highlight important issues, like segregation of waste, an integrated approach for the treatment of waste and scientific disposal methods. Critical directions are presented to reiterate the several policies and programmes so as to improve the current scenario, and thereby, support the cities and towns by devising integrated strategies towards community engagement in waste management and the role of regulators in overcoming the challenges of solid-waste management in our country. This chapter is built on a sustainable outlook by providing an integrated framework of decentralized and community-based practices. It will also explore important dimensions of sustainability that will require greater attention towards a preliminary framework of sustainable community-based waste management. 2024 CRC Press. -
An Integrated Approach to Green Cloud Solutions for Energy-Efficient Sustainable IT and Carbon Footprint Reduction
Cloud computing has become a very important part in everyday life, but this has also made a lot of carbon footprint because of the energy consumption in the data centers. The pandemic had affected these emissions, and they quickly came back, which has shown the requirement for sustainable solutions which will help in fighting the increase in carbon footprint. For these problems, the green computing technology will give probable solutions by promoting the technology that would be responsible enough to decrease these effects of harming environment. It will have techniques like smarter system designs, operations that are energy efficient, and smart techniques for optimization. This study explores how the above set principles can reduce the overall digital carbon footprint and help to create economically viable businesses. This approach provides a forward path for technology progress and profitability aligning with the environment sustainability which is a necessary component for business longevity. 2025 IEEE. -
An Integrated and Optimized Fog Computing enabled Framework to minimize Time Complexity in Smart Grids
A distributed computing paradigm known as 'cloud computing'works as a connection between IoT devices and cloud data centres. The environment system model in this work is on basis of clouds and fog and includes smart grids, which we explore. Prior to understanding the use of fog computing in smart grids we discuss about various features of cloud computing and talk about how to manage the connection between fog and cloud computing. Along with the usual performance of low latency, low cost, and high intelligence, the distinctive characteristics and service scenarios are also explored. Based on the outcome of the simulation, it appears that our suggested PSO-SA algorithm outperforms other optimization algorithms. It recorded a least mean response time of 3.86 seconds only. While the model build up delay was 4.6 seconds, the model execution delay was also found to be only 4.9 seconds with PSO-SA method. The improved efficiency of the technique can be credited to the best aspects of particle swarm optimisation (PSO) and a modified inertia weight obtained by simulated annealing. 2023 IEEE. -
An insight into the superior performance of ZnO@PEG nanocatalyst for the synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles under ultrasound
The investigation presents a straightforward synthesis of fifteen 1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles using ZnO@PEG nanocatalyst in ethanol via Multicomponent approach under the influence of ultrasound. The present methodology successively tolerates a variety of functional groups and offers several advantages such as excellent yields without chromatographic purification, milder reaction conditions, shorter reaction times, and the use of an environmentally benign reusable catalyst. Ecstatically, the reaction was successfully scaled to gram level ascertaining the wider applicability of ZnO@PEG nanoparticles in multicomponent reactions. 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. -
An Insight into Photophysical Investigation of (E)-2-Fluoro-N-(1-(4-Nitrophenyl)Ethylidene)Benzohydrazide through Solvatochromism Approaches and Computational Studies
A fluoro-based Schiff base (E)-2-fluoro-N?-(1-(4-nitrophenyl)ethylidene)benzohydrazide (FNEB) has been synthesized from condensation of 2-fluorobenzohydrazide and 4?-nitroacetophenone catalyzed by glacial acetic acid with ethanol as the solvent. The dipole moment of FNEB in both the electronic states were found using different solvatochromic approaches such as Lippert-Mataga, Bakhshiev, Kawski-Chamma-Viallet, Reichardt and Bilot-Kawski. The experimental ground state dipole moment of FNEB was calculated using Guggenheim-Debye method and theoretical ground state dipole moment using Bilot-Kawski solvatochromic approach. The solvatochromic behavior of the Schiff base in different solvents was studied using absorption and emission spectra. Catalan and Kamlet-Abboud-Taft parameters were used from the multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis in order to study the solute-solvent interaction. The dipole moments were also calculated using Time Dependent-Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT). The chemical stability of FNEB was determined using computational and Cyclic Voltammetry by the use of obtained energy gap between the frontier orbitals. Using the frontier orbitals energy gap, global reactivity parameters were computed. Further, Light Harvesting efficiency was determined to comprehend the photovoltaic property of the Schiff base. 2019, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. -
An insight into microscopy and analytical techniques for morphological, structural, chemical, and thermal characterization of cellulose
Cellulose obtained from plants is a bio-polysaccharide and the most abundant organic polymer on earth that has immense household and industrial applications. Hence, the characterization of cellulose is important for determining its appropriate applications. In this article, we review the characterization of cellulose morphology, surface topography using microscopic techniques including optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Other physicochemical characteristics like crystallinity, chemical composition, and thermal properties are studied using techniques including X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. This review may contribute to the development of using cellulose as a low-cost raw material with anticipated physicochemical properties. Highlights: Morphology and surface topography of cellulose structure is characterized using microscopy techniques including optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Analytical techniques used for physicochemical characterization of cellulose include X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC. -
An Innovative Way of Trackable GDS in the Field of CC
It is important to provide security and efficient data exchange in cloud infrastructure and achieve traceability and anonymity of data. mean For high levels of safety and performance in one Anonymously, this article addresses the topic It allows data to be exchanged and stored between members of the same group in the cloud. Proposed arrangement creates unique and traceable group data sharing policies using group signatures and special agreements Strategies to accomplish these goals. this Facilitates anonymous communication between systems Public clouds have many users and. Real people following up when needed. Also, the system implements the main agreement programs to make it easier for team members to. Obtain a shared session key for secure data exchange and storage facilities. Basic generation processes a Symmetric Balanced Incomplete Block Theory (SBIBD), significantly reducing the workload of team members a shared session key must be introduced. In cloud computing contexts, the suggested system guarantees efficiency and security for group data sharing, as shown by theoretical analysis and experimental validation. 2024 IEEE. -
An Innovative Method for Housing Price Prediction using Least Square - SVM
The House Price Prediction is often employed to forecast housing market shifts. Individual house prices cannot be predicted using HPI alone due to the substantial correlation between housing price and other characteristics like location, area, and population. While several articles have used conventional machine learning methods to predict housing prices, these methods tend to focus on the market as a whole rather than on the performance of individual models. In addition, good data pretreatment methods are intended to be established to boost the precision of machine learning algorithms. The data is normalized and put to use. Features are selected using the correlation coefficient, and LSSVM is employed for model training. The proposed approach outperforms other models such as CNN and SVM. 2023 IEEE. -
An Innovative Method for Fuel Consumption and Maintenance Cost of Heavy-Duty Vehicles based on SR-GRU-CNN Algorithm
A heavy-duty vehicle's fuel usage, and thus its carbon dioxide emissions, are significantly impacted by the driver's behavior. The average fuel economy of a car varies by about 28% between drivers. Fuel efficiency can be improved by driver education, monitoring, and feedback. Fuel efficiency-based incentives are one form of feedback that can be provided. The largest challenge for transportation companies implementing such incentive programs is how to accurately evaluate drivers' fuel consumption. The processes of preprocessing, feature extraction, and model training are all utilized in the suggested method. Principal component analysis (PCA) is widely utilized in data science's preprocessing stage. GMM is used for feature extraction. Afterwards, SR-GRU-CNN is used to train the models based on the selected features. When compared to the two most popular alternatives, CNN and SR-GRU, the proposed methodexcels. 2023 IEEE. -
An Innovative Method for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for Business and knowledge Management Based on Tree MLP Model
This strategy highlights the benefits of utilizing cutting-edge IT to back up company goals and genuinely assist in changing internal procedures by implementing an ERP-appropriate solution. Any organization, no matter how big or little, can benefit from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which is an integrated suite of tools designed to streamline and improve internal business operations. Staying true to this approach will ensure that you get the greatest results while training the model, selecting features, and doing preprocessing. In order to use dense vector embedding for preparing the raw system logs, ERP system logs are typically represented by a combination of alphanumeric characters. While selecting features, SIM uses Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to create uniform product configurations. Using a Tree-MLP, the model was trained. This new strategy outperforms the old one, including Decision Tree and MLP. A 94.30% improvement in accuracy was achieved after implementing the technique. 2024 IEEE. -
An Innovative Method for Election Prediction using Hybrid A-BiCNN-RNN Approach
Sentiment, volumetric, and social network analyses, as well as other methods, are examined for their ability to predict key outcomes using data collected from social media. Different points of view are essential for making significant discoveries. Social media have been used by individuals all over the world to communicate and share ideas for decades. Sentiment analysis, often known as opinion mining, is a technique used to glean insights about how the public feels and thinks. By gauging how people feel about a candidate on social media, they can utilize sentiment analysis to predict who will win an upcoming election. There are three main steps in the proposed approach, and they are preprocessing, feature extraction, and model training. Negation handling often requires preprocessing. Natural Language Processing makes use of feature extraction. Following the feature selection process, the models are trained using BiCNN-RNN. The proposed method is superiorto the widely usedBiCNN and RNN methods. 2023 IEEE. -
An Innovative Method for Brain Stroke Prediction based on Parallel RELM Model
Strokes occur when blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off or severely impaired. Stroke victims may experience cell death as a result of oxygen and food shortages. The effectiveness of various predictive data mining algorithms in illness prediction has been the subject of numerous studies. The three stages that make up this suggested method are feature selection, model training, and preprocessing. Missing value management, numeric value conversion, imbalanced dataset handling, and data scaling are all components of data preparation. The chi-square and RFE methods are utilized in feature selection. The former assesses feature correlation, while the latter recursively seeks for ever-smaller feature sets to choose features. The whole time the model was being trained, a Parallel RELM was used. This new method outperforms both ELM and RELM, achieving an average accuracy of 95.84%. 2024 IEEE. -
An Innovative Approach for Osteosarcoma Bone Cancer Detection based on Attention Embedded R-CNN Approach
The malignant bone tumor osteosarcoma. Any bone is at risk, but lengthy bones like the limbs are more vulnerable. Although the precise cause of this malignant growth is uncertain, experts concur that it is caused by changes to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) inside the bones. This can cause the breakdown of good tissue and the growth of aberrant, pathological bone. Osteosarcoma has a 76% cure rate if detected early and treated before it spreads to other parts of the body. An X-ray is the primary tool for detecting bone tumors. Bone X-rays and other imaging tests can help detect osteosarcoma. A biopsy should be performed for an accurate diagnosis. This is a time-consuming and tedious task that might be greatly reduced with the help of appropriate tools. Data preprocessing, segmentation, feature extraction, and model training are the four main pillars of the proposed approach. Unwanted noises can be filtered out with some preprocessing. Low-spatial-frequency and high-spatial-frequency components are separated using segmentation. The proposed approach employed Tumor Border Clarity, Joint Distance, Tumor Texture, and other features for feature extraction. Let's move on to A-Residual CNN model training. The success percentage of the proposed approach was 96.39 percent. 2023 IEEE. -
An individualised psychosocial intervention program for persons with MND/ALS and their families in low resource settings
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) leads to significant psychosocial distress for the person with the illness and caregivers. Psychosocial factors influence the management and quality of life to a significant degree. Objective: To develop individualised psychosocial intervention program for people with MND and their families in India. Methods: People with MND and healthcare staff were constructively involved in co-designing the intervention program in four phases adapted from the MRC framework: 1. A detailed need assessment phase where 30 participants shared their perceptions of psychosocial needs 2. Developing the intervention module (synthesis of narrative review, identified needs); 3. Feasibility testing of the intervention program among seven participants; 4. Feedback from participants on the feasibility (acceptance, practicality adaptation). The study adopted an exploratory research design. Results: Intervention program of nine sessions, addressing psychosocial challenges through the different stages of progression of the illness and ways to handle the challenges, specific to the low resource settings, was developed and was found to be feasible. People with MND and families who participated in the feasibility study shared the perceived benefit through feedback interviews. Conclusion: MND has changing needs and challenges. Intervention programme was found to be feasible to be implemented among larger group to establish efficacy. The Author(s) 2022.