Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDEPENDABILITY ATTRIBUTES FOR INCREASED SECURITY IN COMPONENT-BASED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTHasan Kahtan, Nordin Abu Bakar, Rosmawati NordinExisting software applications become increasingly distributed as their continuity and lifetimes are lengthened; consequently, the users’ dependence on these applications is increased. The security of these applications has become a primary concern in their design, construction and evolution. Thus, these applications give rise to major concerns on the capability of the current development approach to develop secure systems. Component-Based Software … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 7 · 17 Jun 2014 · 7,800 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPossibility and Evidence-Based Reliability Analysis and Design OptimizationHong-Zhong Huang, Liping He, Yu Liu et al.Engineering design under uncertainty has gained considerable attention in recent years. A great multitude of new design optimization methodologies and reliability analysis approaches are put forth with the aim of accommodating various uncertainties. Uncertainties in practical engineering applications are commonly classified into two categories, i.e., aleatory uncertainty and epistemic uncertainty. Aleatory uncertainty arises because of unpredictable variation in the performance … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 26 Mar 2013 · 7,669 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Open-Source Online Examination System to Meet the Integrity Demands of E-LearningAbdul Wahab MuzaffarThe rise of online learning platforms and the growing demand for remote education emphasize the importance of online exam-proctoring tools. Online proctoring tools presented in the literature require high internet speed and specialized hardware support, posing accessibility challenges for individuals in developing countries. This study aims to develop a solution that relies on something other than high internet speed and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 6 · 3 Apr 2024 · 7,398 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCrowd-Engineering: Managing Innovative Product Design by Widening CollaborationsAgostino Villa, Franco Lombardi, Alberto FavetoGlobal contest has overwhelmed enterprises by the eager demand for products and services with high-tech features, along the entire product life cycle. Several companies reacted by developing the cooperation with high-tech firms. However, in the last decade, another revolutionary asset is emerging together with the worldwide networking evolution, namely the "Crowd-Engineering" (C-E): A huge, flexible and diversified human capital-made of … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 3 Apr 2022 · 6,673 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractVolume 2: and SGAMR Goes!Chiara Bedon, Mario D’Aniello, Flavio StochinoThe year 2018 starts with a great confirmation for SGAMR! The journal has been selected to host the extended version of some selected papers presented during the 6th International Workshop on Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE2017), held at the University of Cagliari (Italy) during November 2017. A summary of selected papers from highly ranked, international scientists can be … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 28 Aug 2020 · 5,741 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Survey on Recent Applications of Machine Learning with Big Data in Additive Manufacturing IndustryMicheal Omotayo Alabi, Ken Nixon, Ionel BotefAdditive Manufacturing (AM) which is also known as 3D printing technology; is recognized as a new paradigm for manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing is rapidly expanding across different sectors such as healthcare, electronics, automotive, science and engineering, education, dental, etc. Machine Learning and Big Data are both emerging technologies which are becoming popular and gaining more attention from the industries and … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 14 Jul 2018 · 10,287 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractNanotechnology: Engineering Materials for a Better 21st CenturyMeng Qiao, Xiyun Liu, Lei ZhangToday, we are living in the midst of a technological revolution, where nanotechnology is demonstrating a greater commitment to make people’s everyday lives better. The aim of nanotechnology is to create new materials with desired properties by engineering their nanoscale structures and components. One of the most important impacts of nanotechnology is in medical diagnosis and treatment. Cardiovascular diseases such … …Current Research in Nanotechnology, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 26 Nov 2014 · 8,743 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractError Identification and Mitigation Analysis Method Using HFACS on VR HMDNkingo June Thomas, Yan SuHuman error has long been recognized as a key factor influencing safety, performance, and efficiency in complex tasks, including those involving advanced technologies. In the context of Virtual Reality (VR) Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs), which are increasingly applied in fields such as aviation maintenance, the presence of human errors can compromise both user experience and operational reliability. This paper presents a … …Journal of Aircraft and Spacecraft Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 24 Nov 2025 · 2,944 accessesView PDFCite