Volume 8, Issue 3

This edition of our journal features a diverse collection of 29 research papers spanning various fields, showcasing significant advancements in contemporary research. The papers cover topics ranging from educational strategies to economic modeling, healthcare applications, technological innovations, and more. For instance, a study introduces a computer-based tutoring strategy to address school dropout issues in Morocco, while another employs Markov Regime Switching Analysis to explore the link between COVID-19 outbreaks and the German stock market. Additionally, research is presented on enhancing interactive communication in online learning environments, evaluating radar algorithms for vital signs sensing, optimizing YOLO for fish recognition, and developing smart healthcare solutions, among other innovative contributions. This compilation underscores the ongoing progress and innovation across diverse domains, stimulating further exploration and discourse within the academic community.
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Detailed Study of a Proposal for a Computer Based Tutoring Strategy
In this article, we propose a new tutoring strategy to combat school dropout in Morocco. This strategy is based on a collaborative approach involving educational administration and teachers at the national level to ensure equity and equal opportunities for all Moroccan students, on the one hand, and the quality of the training, on the other.…
Read MoreMarkov Regime Switching Analysis for COVID-19 Outbreak Situations and their Dynamic Linkages of German Market
This paper deals with the analysis of the dynamic linkage, co-movement between COVID-19 out- break situations and German stock market. Firstly, Markov Regime Switching Analysis(MRSA) is proposed and employed to investigate the situations in the pandemic, as to catch the dynamics of how the daily number of the newly-infected changes, and also to assess the…
Read MoreInferring Student Needs Based on Facial Expression in Video Images
Limited interactive communication modes between students and teachers in online environments may lead to teachers misinterpreting or overlooking student needs during online teaching. Students learning online may also hesitate to make their needs known even when latent desires in teaching flow, pacing, and review, may be beneficial to the quality of the learning experience. The…
Read MoreMeasurement System for Evaluation of Radar Algorithms using Replication of Vital Sign Micro Movement and Dynamic Clutter
In this paper we present a measurement system that is able to evaluate radar algorithms for vital signs sensing applications. For such medical applications, it is crucial to develop robust and reliable algorithms that are tested in a laboratory environment. The presented measurement system generates reproducible vital sign micro movement and dynamic clutter using loudspeakers…
Read MoreIndoor Positioning: Comparing Different Techniques and Dealing with a user Authentication use Case
Indoor positioning is a complex issue with many, heterogeneous application cases, each one presenting different requirements and environments. In such a complex ecosystem, an agile taxonomy is needed to be able to select a proper solution for a given scenario, as well as practical recommendations for the most used solutions. Besides providing these tools, we…
Read MoreNavigation Aid Device for Visually Impaired using Depth Camera
People with visual impairment face daily struggle of navigating through unfamiliar places. This problem mainly caused by their lack of spatial awareness, i.e., the ability to estimate the distance between themselves and their surroundings. In order for visually impaired people to navigate independently, an effective navigation aid is required. The proposed navigation aid device utilizes…
Read MoreForecasting the Weather behind Pa Sak Jolasid Dam using Quantum Machine Learning
This paper extends the idea of creating a Quantum Machine Learning classifier and applying it to real weather data from the weather station behind the Pa Sak Jonlasit Dam. A systematic study of classical features and optimizers with different iterations of parametrized circuits is presented. The study of the weather behind the dam is based…
Read MoreAnalysis of Linear and Non-Linear Short-Term Pulse Rate Variability to Evaluate Emotional Changes during the Trier Social Stress Test
In conjunction with psychological stress, physiological indicators such as heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) are frequently employed. This study uses a substitute for heart rate variability (HRV) known as short-term pulse rate variability (PRV) to evaluate emotional changes. We examined sixteen college students using a low-cost photoplethysmograph and obtained a short-term PRV…
Read MoreHuman-Centered Design, Development, and Evaluation of an Interface for a Microgrid Controller
Many millions of people have adverse effects on their lives, both socially and economically, when a power outage occurs. Along with other electrical events, the lack of Situational Awareness (SA) is one of the root causes of power system outages. In order to promote adequate situational awareness, both power system and microgrid interfaces should communicate…
Read MoreHistoChain: Improving Consortium Blockchain Scalability using Historical Blockchains
Blockchain technology has been successfully applied in many fields for immutable and secure data storage. However, for applications with on-chain big data, blockchain scalability remains to be a main concern. In this paper, we propose a novel scalable storage scheme, called HistoChain, for a consortium blockchain network to manage blockchain data. We use a current…
Read MoreLandmarking Technique for Improving YOLOv4 Fish Recognition in Various Background Conditions
The detection and classification of fish is a prevalent and fascinating area of study. Numerous researchers develop skills in fish recognition in both aquatic and non-aquatic environments, which is beneficial for population control and the aquaculture industry, respectively. Rarely is research conducted to optimize the recognition of fish with diverse backgrounds. This paper proposes a…
Read MoreAccuracy Improvement-Based Wireless Sensor Estimation Technique with Machine Learning Algorithms for Volume Estimation on the Sealed Box
Currently, the quality and quantity of product must be inspected before transporting. Currently the popular unsealing box product inspecting is performed by weighing the box where the errors occur according to the tolerance of the weighting machine and tolerance weight of the product. On the other hand, the quantity of product can be inspected automatically…
Read MoreSocial Financial Technologies for the Development of Enterprises and the Russian Economy
The main contradiction identified in the study is that the existing scientific and methodological solves of economy development management processes does not create prerequisites for improving the efficiency of their work, the introduction of progressive technologies for material and moral stimulation of the work of performers and administrative and managerial personnel, advanced social mechanisms for…
Read MoreTunable Resistorless Phase Shifter Realization with a Single VDGA
This paper describes the design of a phase shifter with electrically adjustable parameters employing only one voltage differencing gain amplifier (VDGA) and one floating capacitor. This circuit requires no external resistors, resulting in a resistorless design and a low component count. The proposed circuit implements a first-order all-pass filter response with electronic control of its…
Read MoreDesign and Comparative Analysis of Hybrid Energy Systems for Grid-Connected and Standalone Applications in Tunisia: Case Study of Audiovisual Chain
In this research paper, a technical and economic-environmental study was developed to investigate the possibility of establishing various hybrid power systems with different operation modes. Grid-connected and standalone hybrid systems (solar-wind with storage batteries and diesel generators) have been realized in order to carry out a comparative analysis study of two configurations. These systems have…
Read MorePhotoluminescence Properties of Eu(III) Complexes with Two Different Phosphine Oxide Structures and Their Potential uses in Micro-LEDs, Security, and Sensing Devices: A Review
In the field of micro-LED displays, there is strong demand for red phosphors with high photoluminescence intensity, high color purity, and small particle size. Here, we focus on Eu(III) complexes because they produce sharp photoluminescence spectra with high color purity and can be dissolved in polymer, enabling a reduction in particle size to the molecular…
Read MoreDesign and Implementation of an Automated Medicinal-Pill Dispenser with Wireless and Cellular Connectivity
Medical adherence is a major concern globally and is increasing with improved access to medication. Unfortunately, patients taking multiple medications often struggle with confusion about when and how to take each medication. To address this issue, an inexpensive domestic device has been proposed to improve medication adherence. This device uses Wi-Fi and cellular Internet of…
Read MoreSmart Healthcare Kit for Domestic Purposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a substantial death toll throughout the world. The pandemic has created a threat to public health, the economy, food systems, and the workplace. An increased reprioritization of health expenditure towards COVID-19 vaccines will impact on allocations to other medical facilities. In developing countries, hospitals shortage the infrastructure to facilitate patients.…
Read MoreA Numerical Study on The Change in Safety Factor (FOS) According to Slope Angle Change for The Establishment of Photovoltaic Facilities Using SRM (Strength Reduction Method)
As the significance of new and renewable energy is highlighted, land-based solar power generation has seen remarkable progress. This study utilizes the Strength Reduction Method in DIANA, a numerical analysis software, to assess the stability concerning various variables, such as slope angle, water level, water depth, and changes in material properties, with a focus on…
Read MoreForecasting Bitcoin Prices: An LSTM Deep-Learning Approach Using On-Chain Data
Over the past decade, Bitcoin’s unprecedented performance has underscored its po-sition as the premier asset class. Starting from an insignificant value and reaching an astounding high of around 65,000 U.S dollars in 2021 – all without a central con-trolling authority – Bitcoin’s trajectory is undoubtedly a historical feat. Its intangible nature, initially a subject of…
Read MoreInvestigation of Swimming Behavior and Performance of the Soft Milli-Robots Embedded with Different Aspects of Magnetic Moments
Among the development of technology, a large number of medical devices have been implemented in various forms for therapy and treatment. Remote controllability, real-time response, small size, and non-toxicity of the devices are the critically requirement to be operated in the blind, unstructured and fluidic environments of biomedical regions. Untethered soft swimming milli-robots have been…
Read MoreThree-phase Continuously Variable Series Reactor – Realistic Modeling and Analysis
Continuously Variable Series Reactor (CVSR) is a device that can vary the reactance in an ac circuit by controlling the magnetization of a ferromagnetic core, shared by ac and dc windings. The bias dc current can change the equivalent ac reactance(inductance) in order to, for example, control load flow, damp oscillations, or fault current limitation.…
Read MoreMinimum Static VAR Compensation Capacity for Bad Voltage Drop Buses in Power Systems
The quality of the electric power system must be maintained properly, one of which is voltage. Under certain operating conditions, the bus voltage may drop below its minimum level, called bad voltage. A large reactive load can cause a voltage drop across the bus or the location of the bus is far from the generator…
Read MoreHow a Design-Based Research Approach Supported the Development and Rapid Adaptation Needed to Provide Enriching Rural STEM Camps During COVID and Beyond
Like many STEM research projects, the members of the National Science Foundation-funded STEM SEALS project dramatically shifted from in-person delivery of a summer institute to distance-learning with minimal time for preparation. However, the daunting challenge also offered the unique opportunity to apply Design-based Research within an exploratory study to inform and document the progression and…
Read MoreWaterfall: Salto Collazo. High-Level Design of Tokenomics
This article explains the fundamental principles of the economic policy that are integrated into the decentralized public platform Waterfall. The platform has a DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) based system architecture and is designed to develop decentralized applications and financial services. The main goal of this work is to create a favorable environment that incentivizes positive…
Read MoreSimulation of Obstacle Detection Based on Optical Flow Images for Avoidance Control of Mobile Robots
The article presents a simulation of obstacle detection based on noise-free optical flow images for motion control of mobile robots. The detection of hazardous areas in optical flow images is accomplished by dividing multiple layers of optical flow vectors into equal parts. Based on the results of calculating the average magnitude of the vectors in…
Read MoreThe Influence Analysis of Internet Finance on China’s Banking Industry Development
This article presented an overview of the evolution of China’s internet financial industry, emphasizing the critical importance of fintech, a novel economic sector improving the efficiency of financial services through innovative technology applications. The systems referred to encompass those technologies, applications, and tools that enhance the efficiency and accessibility of financial services. The historical trajectory…
Read MoreImproving License Plate Identification in Morocco: Intelligent Region Segmentation Approach, Multi-Font and Multi-Condition Training
The exponential growth in the number of automobiles over the past few decades has created a pressing need for a robust license plate identification system that can perform effectively under various conditions. In Morocco, as in other regions, local authorities, public organizations, and private companies require a reliable License Plate Recognition (LPR) system that takes…
Read MoreThe Design, Optimization, and Experimental Study of Hub and Axial Flux BLDC Motor Under Operating Conditions For Light Electric Vehicles
In this study, we conducted an experimental study and efficiency optimization of the outer rotor (hub) BLDC (brushless direct current) motor and axial BLDC motor for light electric vehicles. Both motors were investigated in the simulation environment and experimentally. The axial flux BLDC motor had a rated power of 10 KW, and a rated speed…
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