Warm greetings to all our readers!!! We hope this year brings relief and progress to humanity. BJIT remains committed to delivering on its challenge of consistently showcasing and disseminating novel researches pertaining to computing applications and capable of altering the quality of human life. It is a matter of great privilege for me to unveil before you the forty fourth issue i.e. Volume 14 Number 06 of the “International Journal of Information Technology” [An official Journal of Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM), New Delhi] with acronym BJIT. The issue is live on the Springer content platform SpringerLink and available to the prospective readers through Springer CS package globally.
Throughout the world, nations have started recognizing that Information Technology (IT) is now acting as a catalyst in speeding up the prediction, blockchain, intelligent traffic development and in improving the quality of human life. Recent advancements in IT have touched almost every conceivable area of human life. Its degree of pervasiveness, in day-to-day life, is rapidly increasing, every new day. On the backdrop of this, BJIT has accepted the challenge to consistently showcase, disseminate and institutionalize the rapidly changing huge knowledgebase globally, with authenticity and accuracy, having special focus on the new researches pertaining to IT applications for improving the quality of day-to-day life.
Volume 14 Number 06 presents a compilation of fifty papers, chosen out of over 500 manuscripts, that span a broad variety of topics from various emerging areas of Information Technology and Computer Science, especially addressing current research problems related to anomaly detection, ensemble learning, index compression, predictive modeling, factored language model, data mining and healthcare IoT applications; to name a few.
Consumer technologies have witnessed great advancements in recent times. The first manuscript in this issue “Opportunities for utilizing consumer grade 3D capture tools for insurance documentation”, Kevin Ponto et al. evaluates the opportunities for the adoption of 3D capture and AR technologies in insurance documentation. The second manuscript “Polarity enriched attention network for aspect-based sentiment analysis”, Ramesh Wadawadagi et al. propositions an intelligent model to enhance sentiment granularity at the aspect level. The next manuscript “An efficient astronomical image processing technique using advance dynamic workflow scheduler in cloud environment”, Faiyaz Ahmad et al. outlines a novel, efficient astronomical image processing technique (EAIPT) for Montage workflow application in the cloud environment. The manuscript “An energy-efficient scheduling approach for memory-intensive tasks in multi-core systems”, Ashish Kumar Maurya et al. implements a novel scheme for scheduling of memory-intensive tasks in multi-core systems. The manuscript, “Similarity evaluation among several benchmark handwritten latin digits datasets”, Raghunath Dey et al. prototypes a scheme for comparing the digit variation among digit images. The manuscript, “Energy efficient clustering routing protocol using novel admission allotment scheme (AAS) based intra-cluster communication for Wireless Sensor Network”, Mohammed Shahid Thekiya et al. extends novel Admission Allotment Scheme (AAS) based intra-cluster communication to minimize overheads on the sensor nodes and packet drop. The manuscript “DISCOVID: discovering patterns of COVID-19 infection from recovered patients: a case study in Saudi Arabia”, Tarik Alafif et al. proposes an algorithm to discover the infection patterns from recovered patients. The next manuscript “Experimental analysis of received power for OOK-NRZ visible light communication system using off-the-shelf components”, Mrinmoyee Mukherjee et al. intends to propose a novel mechanism of system-implementation of VLC using off-the-shelf components. The manuscript “UMAP guided topological analysis of transcriptomic data for cancer subtyping”, Arif Ahmad Rather contends a novel clustering framework for cancer patient subtyping. The next manuscript “Resource optimization in performance modeling for serverless application”, Anisha Kumari et al. advises an effective performance model for various serverless applications. The manuscript “Design of PSO tuned PID controller for different types of plants”, Khamma Kanwar et al. addresses a novel measure for designing PID controllers for plants. The manuscript “Automatic tracking of objects using improvised Yolov3 algorithm and alarm human activities in case of anomalies”, P. H. Kashika et al. captures the nuances of automatic object tracking and irregularity tracking. The manuscript “A hybrid approach of blockchain and semantic web technologies to validating learning outcomes in accordance with legal constraints”, Minh Duc Nguyen et al. suggests a novel, hybrid system for learning the data and verifying the learning outcomes. The manuscript “Novel design of reversible latches using Feynman gate and implementation of reversible combinational circuits”, Amita Asthana et al. delineates a mechanism for the novel design of various latches. Portfolio optimization is the priority of all stakeholders. The manuscript “Portfolio optimization in stocks using mean–variance optimization and the efficient frontier”, Shiva Agarwal et al. propagates a novel algorithm for the same. The manuscript “A provably secure data sharing scheme for smart gas distribution grid using fog computing”, Rachna Y. Patil et al. captures a novel hyper elliptic curve based signcryption scheme. The manuscript “LARIC: latency-aware QoS routing for interactive communication in software defined multimedia”, P. Suguna offers a latency-aware QoS routing for Interactive multimedia communication in Software Defined Networks (SDN). The manuscript “An optimistic approach for task scheduling in cloud computing”, Mehak Sharma et al. details a novel, optimistic technique for VM placement that improves the mentioned QoS parameters. The manuscript “An automatic text summarization based on valuable sentences selection”, Farhad Gharehchopogh et al. presents a text summarization mechanism. The manuscript “Investigation of fuzzy semi-Markovian model for single unit systems with partial failure and Weibull distributed random laws”, Vijay Singh Mann evaluates fuzzy reliability measures of a semi-Markovian model. The manuscript “Miniaturized omnidirectional satellite phone antenna inspired by meander line radiator and metamaterial integrated ground plane”, Puja Acharya et al. details a novel miniaturized microstrip antenna. The manuscript “A hybrid edge detection mechanism based on edge preserving filtration and type-1 fuzzy logic”, Rakesh Ranjan et al. develops an efficient, an edge detection method based on edge preserving guided filtering along with fuzzy logic. The manuscript “A novel anomaly detection scheme for high dimensional systems using Kantorovich distance statistic”, Muddu Madakyaru et al. evaluates a novel statistical indicator based on Kantorovich distance (KD) for detecting sensor anomalies. The manuscript, “Integrated intelligent IOT forensic framework for data acquisition through open-source tools”, Geetanjali Surange et al. analyzes the need of an integrated intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) forensic framework. RNA structures are crucial in predicting and exploring RNA structures. The manuscript, “A Fast longest crossing-plain preserving common subsequence algorithm”, Tarek G. Kenawy et al. investigates a fast, heuristic algorithm for the above algorithm. The manuscript, “Edge detection using adjusted Chebyshev polynomials on contrast-enhanced images by modified histogram equalization”, Kuldip Acharya et al. details a new edge detection algorithm for images using the adjusted Chebyshev polynomial curve fitting method on contrast-enhanced images. The manuscript, “New evolutionary operators in coloring DIMACS challenge benchmark graphs”, Raja Marappan et al. evaluates new stochastic operators in solving graph coloring. The next manuscript, “Contrast enhancement with brightness preservation of low light images using a blending of CLAHE and BPDHE histogram equalization methods”, Sudeep D. Thepade et al. recommends a novel linear weighted fusion of “Contrast limited adaptive HE (CLAHE)” with color restoration technique. The manuscript, “OpNeD: optimum neighbor density for maximizing lifetime of a wireless sensor network deployed for smart billing of utility services in Indian scenario”, Moumita Ghosh et al. suggests a new a wireless sensor network-based energy efficient scheme. Anomaly Detection has widespread application in a large number of areas. The manuscript,” An efficient framework for anomaly detection in attributed social networks”, Wasim Khan et al. investigates a novel, framework for detecting anomalies on attributed networks. The manuscript, “DT-Model: a classification model for distributed denial of service attacks and flash events”, C. O. Tinubu et al. introduces an enhanced model for detecting and discriminating DDoS attacks. The manuscript, “Deep ensemble learning for automatic medicinal leaf identification”, Silky Sachar et al. offers an Ensemble learning approach to rapidly detect medicinal plants using the leaf image. The manuscript, “Light weight hash function using secured key distribution technique for MANET”, Srividya Ramisetty et al. details about the employment of SHA algorithms with less computational complexity. The manuscript, “A lightweight security framework for electronic healthcare system”, Ravi Raushan Kumar Chaudhary et al characterizes a lightweight security framework with a flexible key structure to protect the data in the electronic healthcare system. The next manuscript, “Darts game optimization with intuitionistic fuzzy kernel ridge regression for IoT based smart farming model”, M. Gokuldhev et al. discusses a novel system for smart farming. The manuscript, “LapEFCM: overlapping community detection using Laplacian eigenmaps and fuzzy C-means clustering”, Ahmadi Hasan et al. outlays a novel mechanism to obtain number of overlapping communities. The manuscript, “Recognition of human skin diseases using inception-V3 with transfer learning”, Md. Al Mamun et al. investigates the process of identification of varied skin diseases. The use of hybrid filter banks in radar systems helps increase their efficiency. The manuscript, “Embedded and RF switchable ultra-wide band filter bank architecture for radar applications”, Madhu Nakirekanti et al. proposes and discusses design and implementation of an embedded and RF switchable Ultra-wide band filter bank architecture using band pass filters which covers 1.8–18.2 GHz frequency band with four individual Bandpass Filters. The manuscript, “Automation of prediction system for temporal data”, Brijendra Singh et al. empirically details a novel an automated temporal prediction system. The manuscript, “Computation of terminal wiener index from subtrees”, A. Sulphikar emulatees an algorithmic approach to compute terminal Wiener index by removing paths and starlike trees from a given tree. The next manuscript, “Rule based approach for compound segmentation and paraphrase generation in Sanskrit”, Vandana Dhingra et al. simulates a rule-based approach for compound type identification and paraphrase generation. The manuscript, “A novel intuitionistic fuzzy inference system for sentiment analysis”, Makrand Dhyani et al. suggests a novel intuitionistic fuzzy inference system (IFIS) for the sentiment analysis. The next manuscript, “Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Investigate the Adoption of Open Educational Resources by Faculty Members”, Lassaad Smirani et al. evaluates the efficiency future education policies and willingness of faculty members in Open Educational Resources programs. The manuscript, “Joint aspect-opinion extraction and sentiment orientation detection in university reviews”, Devi Sri Nandhini M et al. elaborates a model for joint aspect-opinion extraction and sentiment orientation detection (JAESOD) using an integrated approach of complex dependency rule-based extraction. The manuscript, “Visual cryptography for securing medical images using a combination of hyperchaotic-based pixel, bit scrambling, and DNA encoding”, Richa Maurya et al. evaluates a chaos-based encryption scheme for securing medical images. ECG is a common technique for detection of cardiovascular abnormalities. The manuscript, “Detection of bradycardia from electrocardiogram signals using feature extraction and snapshot ensembling”, Subhadeep Sengupta et al. explores a novel approach to enable automated Bradycardia detection from ECG signals. The next manuscript, “Generation of synthetic datasets using weighted Bayesian association rules in clinical world”, Shweta Kharya et al. outlays an efficient mechanism where weighted bayesian association rules concepts are applied to generate realistic synthetic data. The manuscript, “Selfish node management in opportunistic mobile networks with improved social based watchdog and dynamic power AODV protocol”, Bismin V. Sherif et al. analyzes a ovel routing mechanism for Opportuinistic Mobile Networks. The manuscript, “Maximum likelihood-based estimation with quasi oppositional chemical reaction optimization algorithm for speech signal enhancement”, Inderjeet Kaur et al. evaluates novel maximum likelihood based estimation with quasi oppositional chemical reaction optimization (MLE-QOCRO) algorithm for speech signal enhancement. The last manuscript, “A novel squirrel search clustering algorithm for text document clustering”, Meena Chaudhary et al. details an approach using Squirrel Search algorithm to generate optimum cluster centroids for K-means clustering.
I am sure the contributions in this issue, which is an amalgamation of novel trends and technologies to improve our life and sustainability in the present environment, will not only enrich our reader’s knowledgebase but will also motivate many of the potential researchers to take up these challenging application areas and contribute effectively for the overall prosperity of the mankind.
As a matter of policy, all the manuscripts received and considered for the Journal, are double blind peer reviewed by at-least two independent referees. Our panel of expert referees possess a sound academic background and have a rich publication record in various prestigious journals representing Universities, Research Laboratories and other Institutions of repute, globally. Finalizing the constitution of the panel of referees, for double blind peer review(s) of the considered manuscripts, was a painstaking process, but it helped us to ensure that only the best, interesting and novel of the considered manuscripts are showcased and that too after undergoing multiple cycles of review, as required.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the entire editorial board, members of the resident editorial team and our panel of experts in steering the considered manuscripts through multiple cycles of review and bringing out the best from the contributing authors. I thank my esteemed authors for having shown confidence in BJIT and considering it a platform to showcase and share their original research work. I would also wish to thank the authors whose papers could not have been published in this issue of the Journal, probably because of the minor shortcomings. However, I would like to encourage them to actively contribute for the forthcoming issues.
I will fail in my duty, if I do not thank the members of the team from the Springer, particularly Ms. Suvira Srivastav, Ms. Jeyapradha Saravanan, Ms. Bhuvaneswari Rangaswamy, Ms. Teena Bedi and Ms. Nidhi Chandok for their constant support in realizing the issue and presenting it before you.
The undertaken Quality Assurance Process involved a series of well-defined activities that, I trust, went a long way in ensuring the quality of the publication. Still, there is always a scope for improvement, and so, I request the contributors and readers to kindly mail me their criticism, suggestions and feedback at bjit@bvicam.ac.in and help in further enhancing the quality of forthcoming issues.
M. N. Hoda
Editor –in – Chief
International Journal of Information Technology (BJIT)