Journal Description
Applied System Innovation
Applied System Innovation
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on integrated engineering and technology. The journal is owned by the International Institute of Knowledge Innovation and Invention (IIKII) and is published bimonthly online by MDPI.
- Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
- High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), Inspec, and other databases.
- Journal Rank: CiteScore - Q1 (Applied Mathematics)
- Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 24.7 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 4.7 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the second half of 2023).
- Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor:
3.8 (2022);
5-Year Impact Factor:
3.0 (2022)
Latest Articles
Soft Sensor Technology for the Determination of Mechanical Seal Friction Power Performance
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030039 (registering DOI) - 04 May 2024
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Mechanical seals ensure the internal sealing of centrifugal pumps from the surrounding environment. They are one of the most critical components in a centrifugal pump. For this reason, the condition of mechanical seals should be monitored during operation. Mechanical seal friction power is
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Mechanical seals ensure the internal sealing of centrifugal pumps from the surrounding environment. They are one of the most critical components in a centrifugal pump. For this reason, the condition of mechanical seals should be monitored during operation. Mechanical seal friction power is an important component of mechanical losses in centrifugal pumps and is used as an indicator of wear and therefore seal condition. The soft sensor described in this paper is based on temperature measurements at the seal and can be used for determining the frictional power performance. A major factor in determining frictional power performance is the heat transfer between the mechanical seal and the medium inside the pump. For calculating the heat transfer, the stationary temperature fields in the rings of the mechanical seal are described by transmission efficiencies. The root mean squared error was determined for steady-state operating conditions to assess the quality of the soft sensor calculation. The frictional power performance can be determined by recording the temperature at the mechanical seal mating ring and the medium. The algorithm detects when the steady-state operating conditions change but does not map the dynamic changes between the stationary operating conditions.
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Data-Driven Adaptive Controller Based on Hyperbolic Cost Function for Non-Affine Discrete-Time Systems with Variant Control Direction
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Miriam Flores-Padilla and Chidentree Treesatayapun
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030038 - 28 Apr 2024
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As technology evolves, more complex non-affine systems are created. These complex systems are hard to model, whereas most controllers require information on systems to be designed. This information is hard to obtain for systems with varying control directions. Therefore, this study introduces a
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As technology evolves, more complex non-affine systems are created. These complex systems are hard to model, whereas most controllers require information on systems to be designed. This information is hard to obtain for systems with varying control directions. Therefore, this study introduces a novel data-driven estimator and controller tailored for single-input single-output non-affine discrete-time systems. This approach focuses on cases when the control direction varies over time and the mathematical model of the system is completely unknown. The estimator and controller are constructed using a Multiple-input Fuzzy Rules Emulated Network framework. The weight vectors are updated through the gradient descent optimization method, which employs a unique cost function that multiplies the error by a hyperbolic tangent. The stability analyses demonstrate that both the estimator and controller converge to uniformly ultimately bounded (UUB) functions of Lyapunov. To validate the results, we show experimental tests of force control that were executed on the z-axis of a drive-controlled 3D scanning robot. This system has a varying control direction, and we also provide comparison results with a state-of-the-art controller. The results show a mean absolute percentage tracking error smaller than one percent on the steady state and the expected variation in the system’s control direction.
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Pipe Organ Design Including the Passive Haptic Feedback Technology and Measurement Analysis of Key Displacement, Pressure Force and Sound Organ Pipe
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Paweł Kowol, Pawel Nowak, Luca Di Nunzio, Gian Carlo Cardarilli, Giacomo Capizzi and Grazia Lo Sciuto
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030037 - 28 Apr 2024
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In this work, an organ pipe instrument with a mechatronic control system including the Passive Haptic Feedback technology is implemented. The test bed consists of a motorized positioning stage mounted to a brace that is attached to a bridge on a platform. A
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In this work, an organ pipe instrument with a mechatronic control system including the Passive Haptic Feedback technology is implemented. The test bed consists of a motorized positioning stage mounted to a brace that is attached to a bridge on a platform. A simple pneumatic mechanism is designed and realized to achieve the same dynamics pressure for each measurement attempt on the keyboard. This system contain pipes, an air compressor, valves, and a piston connected to applied force pressure on the keyboard of the organ pipe. The pneumatic components, like valves and pressure regulators, mounted on the profile plate are connected to the main air supply line via flexible tubing or hoses to the air compressor and mechanical trucker. The pneumatic system has many types of valves that regulate the air speed, air flow, and power. The combination of valves and air compressor control the air flow and the mechanism of piston and pressure on the keyboard. The mechanical actuator presses the key to be tested, and a load cell detects the applied key force. A laser triangulation measurement system based on a Laser Displacement Sensor measures the displacement of the key during the key depression. The velocity of the key motion is controlled by the pneumatic actuator. A miniature-sized strain gauge load cell, which is mounted on a musical keyboard key, measures the contact force between the probe and the key. In addition, the quality of the audio signal generated by the organ instrument is estimated using the Hilbert transform.
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Usability Analysis of Smart Speakers from a Learnability Perspective for Novel Users
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Toshihisa Doi and Yuki Nishikawa
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030036 - 25 Apr 2024
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Although commercial smart speakers are becoming increasingly popular, there is still much potential for investigation into their usability. In this study, we analyzed the usability of commercial smart speakers by focusing on the learnability of young users who are not yet familiar with
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Although commercial smart speakers are becoming increasingly popular, there is still much potential for investigation into their usability. In this study, we analyzed the usability of commercial smart speakers by focusing on the learnability of young users who are not yet familiar with voice user interface (VUI) operation. In the experiment, we conducted a task in which users repeatedly operated a smart speaker 10 times under four conditions, combining two experimental factors: the presence or absence of a screen on the smart speaker and the operation method (voice control only or in conjunction with remote-control operation). The usability of the smart speaker was analyzed in terms of task-completion time, task-completion rate, number of errors, subjective evaluation, and retrospective protocol analysis. In particular, we confirmed and compared the learning curves for each condition in terms of the performance metrics. The experimental results showed that there were no substantial differences in the learning curves between the presence and absence of a screen. In addition, the “lack of feedback” and “system response error” were identified as usability problems, and it was suggested that these problems led to “distrust of the system”.
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An Application-Driven Method for Assembling Numerical Schemes for the Solution of Complex Multiphysics Problems
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Patrick Zimbrod, Michael Fleck and Johannes Schilp
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030035 - 24 Apr 2024
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Within recent years, considerable progress has been made regarding high-performance solvers for partial differential equations (PDEs), yielding potential gains in efficiency compared to industry standard tools. However, the latter largely remains the status quo for scientists and engineers focusing on applying simulation tools
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Within recent years, considerable progress has been made regarding high-performance solvers for partial differential equations (PDEs), yielding potential gains in efficiency compared to industry standard tools. However, the latter largely remains the status quo for scientists and engineers focusing on applying simulation tools to specific problems in practice. We attribute this growing technical gap to the increasing complexity and knowledge required to pick and assemble state-of-the-art methods. Thus, with this work, we initiate an effort to build a common taxonomy for the most popular grid-based approximation schemes to draw comparisons regarding accuracy and computational efficiency. We then build upon this foundation and introduce a method to systematically guide an application expert through classifying a given PDE problem setting and identifying a suitable numerical scheme. Great care is taken to ensure that making a choice this way is unambiguous, i.e., the goal is to obtain a clear and reproducible recommendation. Our method not only helps to identify and assemble suitable schemes but enables the unique combination of multiple methods on a per-field basis. We demonstrate this process and its effectiveness using different model problems, each comparing the resulting numerical scheme from our method with the next best choice. For both the Allen–Cahn and advection equations, we show that substantial computational gains can be attained for the recommended numerical methods regarding accuracy and efficiency. Lastly, we outline how one can systematically analyze and classify a coupled multiphysics problem of considerable complexity with six different unknown quantities, yielding an efficient, mixed discretization that in configuration compares well to high-performance implementations from the literature.
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Preliminary Estimation for Software Development Projects Empowered with a Method of Recommending Optimal Duration and Team Composition
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Vasyl Teslyuk, Anatoliy Batyuk and Volodymyr Voityshyn
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030034 - 23 Apr 2024
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In the early software development stages, the aim of estimation is to obtain a rough understanding of the timeline and resources required to implement a potential project. The current study is devoted to a method of preliminary estimation applicable at the beginning of
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In the early software development stages, the aim of estimation is to obtain a rough understanding of the timeline and resources required to implement a potential project. The current study is devoted to a method of preliminary estimation applicable at the beginning of the software development life cycle when the level of uncertainty is high. The authors’ concepts of the estimation life cycle, the estimable items breakdown structure, and a system of working-time balance equations in conjunction with an agile-fashioned sizing approach are used. To minimize the experts’ working time spent on preliminary estimation, the authors applied a decision support procedure based on integer programming and the analytic hierarchy process. The method’s outcomes are not definitive enough to make commitments; instead, they are supposed to be used for communication with project stakeholders or as inputs for the subsequent estimation stages. For practical usage of the preliminary estimation method, a semistructured business process is proposed.
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Design and Development of Complex-Order PI-PD Controllers: Case Studies on Pressure and Flow Process Control
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Muhammad Najmi Bin Roslan, Kishore Bingi, P. Arun Mozhi Devan and Rosdiazli Ibrahim
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7030033 - 23 Apr 2024
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This article examines the performance of the proposed complex-order, conventional and fractional-order controllers for process automation and control in process plants. The controllers are compared regarding disturbance rejection and set-point tracking, considering variables such as response time, robustness to uncertainty, and steady-state error.
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This article examines the performance of the proposed complex-order, conventional and fractional-order controllers for process automation and control in process plants. The controllers are compared regarding disturbance rejection and set-point tracking, considering variables such as response time, robustness to uncertainty, and steady-state error. The study shows that a complex PI-PD controller has better accuracy, faster response time, and better noise rejection. Still, implementation is challenging due to increased complexity and processing requirements. In contrast, a standard PI-PD controller is a known solution but may have problems with accuracy and robustness. Fractional-order controllers based on fractional computations have the potential to improve control accuracy and robustness of non-linear and time-varying systems. Experimental insights and real-world case studies are used to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each controller. The findings provide valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of complex-order and fractional-order controllers and help to select the appropriate controller for specific process plant requirements. Future perspectives on controller design and performance optimization are detailed, identifying the potential benefits of using complex and fractional-order controllers in process plants.
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Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) in the Era of Co-Creation
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Sofia Yfanti and Nikos Sakkas
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 32; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020032 - 16 Apr 2024
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Technology readiness levels (TRLs) is a well-established and widely used approach for defining the readiness of new technology. It assesses technology maturity against specific benchmarks, ranging from level 1 (concept) to level 9 (market solution). Although this is a useful classification service that
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Technology readiness levels (TRLs) is a well-established and widely used approach for defining the readiness of new technology. It assesses technology maturity against specific benchmarks, ranging from level 1 (concept) to level 9 (market solution). Although this is a useful classification service that allows us to establish a common language, there are cases where we find that this conceptual approach cannot adequately highlight the maturity of certain innovative endeavors and effectively steer their development to higher TRLs. We will present an empirical case where the TRL approach presented a critical shortcoming in highlighting the true and effective readiness of a specific technological development and could not suggest the next natural step in ascending the maturity ladder. We will seek to generalize for the case of co-creation at large, analyze why co-creation may be poorly serviced by the current TRL model, and suggest an amendment that would allow the observed shortcomings of the traditional TRL approach to be overcome and its use extended into such co-creative settings, thus allowing stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and impact of their collaborative innovation efforts.
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Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in Mobile Education: A Gender-Informed Self-Assessment of Teachers’ Use of Mobile Devices
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Judith Balanyà Rebollo and Janaina Minelli De Oliveira
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020031 - 16 Apr 2024
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Mobile devices have the potential to transform education and society. Promoting mobile learning and enhancing teachers’ digital and entrepreneurial skills are essential in achieving this goal. This study analyses the conditions under which the use of mobile technology can support teachers in the
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Mobile devices have the potential to transform education and society. Promoting mobile learning and enhancing teachers’ digital and entrepreneurial skills are essential in achieving this goal. This study analyses the conditions under which the use of mobile technology can support teachers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of teaching and learning processes. Data were collected using a quantitative method based on a self-assessment instrument (Cronbach’s alpha = 1.0046). A total of 327 educators filled out the survey, which included 67 items scored on a Likert scale. The self-assessment tool provided participants with feedback on their mobile device use for educational purposes and suggestions for improvement. The results indicate that the median score of the teachers was 7, which is regarded as satisfactory, with a gender gap of 3.5 points. In addition, three out of seven improvement dimensions were identified: technology learning spaces (54.74%), assessment (57.65%), and design activities (59.26%). In conclusion, the study enabled us to stratify and analyse teachers’ pedagogical perceptions of mobile learning and the significance of inference in certain training areas.
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A Comparative Analysis of Oak Wood Defect Detection Using Two Deep Learning (DL)-Based Software
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Branimir Jambreković, Filip Veselčić, Iva Ištok, Tomislav Sinković, Vjekoslav Živković and Tomislav Sedlar
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020030 - 15 Apr 2024
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The world’s expanding population presents a challenge through its rising demand for wood products. This requirement contributes to increased production and, ultimately, the high-quality and efficient utilization of basic materials. Detecting defects in wood elements, which are inevitable when working with a natural
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The world’s expanding population presents a challenge through its rising demand for wood products. This requirement contributes to increased production and, ultimately, the high-quality and efficient utilization of basic materials. Detecting defects in wood elements, which are inevitable when working with a natural material such as wood, is one of the difficulties associated with the issue above. Even in modern times, people still identify wood defects by visually scrutinizing the sawn surface and marking the defects. Industrial scanners equipped with software based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) allow for the rapid detection of defects and have the potential to accelerate production and eradicate human subjectivity. This paper evaluates the suitability of defect recognition software in industrial scanners against software specifically designed for this task within a research project conducted using Adaptive Vision Studio, focusing on feature detection techniques. The research revealed that the software installed as part of the industrial scanner is more effective for analyzing knots (77.78% vs. 70.37%), sapwood (100% vs. 80%), and ambrosia wood (60% vs. 20%), while the software derived from the project is more effective for analyzing cracks (70% vs. 65%), ingrown bark (42.86% vs. 28.57%), and wood rays (81.82% vs. 27.27%).
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advancements in Deep Learning and Its Applications)
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The Role of ChatGPT in Elevating Customer Experience and Efficiency in Automotive After-Sales Business Processes
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Piotr Sliż
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020029 - 28 Mar 2024
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Purpose: The advancements in deep learning and AI technologies have led to the development of such language models, in 2022, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The primary objective of this paper is to thoroughly examine the capabilities of ChatGPT within the realm of business-process management
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Purpose: The advancements in deep learning and AI technologies have led to the development of such language models, in 2022, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The primary objective of this paper is to thoroughly examine the capabilities of ChatGPT within the realm of business-process management (BPM). This exploration entails analyzing its practical application, particularly through process-mining techniques, within the context of automotive after-sales processes. Originality: this article highlights the issue of possible ChatGPT application in selected stages of after-sales processes in the automotive sector. Methods: to achieve the main aim of this paper, methods such as a literature review, participant observation, unstructured interviews, CRISP-DM methodology, and process mining were used. Findings: This study emphasizes the promising impact of implementing the ChatGPT OpenAI tool to enhance processes in the automotive after-sales sector. Conducted in 2023, shortly after the tool’s introduction, the research highlights its potential to contribute to heightened customer satisfaction within the after-sales domain. The investigation focuses on the process-execution time. A key premise is that waiting time represents an additional cost for customers seeking these services. Employing process-mining methodologies, the study identifies stages characterized by unnecessary delays. Collaborative efforts with domain experts are employed to establish benchmark durations for researched processes’ stages. The study proposes the integration of ChatGPT to improve and expedite stages, including service reception, reception check-out, repair and maintenance, and claim repair. This holistic approach aligns with the current imperatives of business-process improvement and optimalization, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and customer-centric service delivery in the automotive after-sales sector.
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Advancements in Healthcare: Development of a Comprehensive Medical Information System with Automated Classification for Ocular and Skin Pathologies—Structure, Functionalities, and Innovative Development Methods
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Ana-Maria Ștefan, Nicu-Răzvan Rusu, Elena Ovreiu and Mihai Ciuc
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020028 - 27 Mar 2024
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This article introduces a groundbreaking medical information system developed in Salesforce, featuring an automated classification module for ocular and skin pathologies using Google Teachable Machine. Integrating cutting-edge technology with Salesforce’s robust capabilities, the system provides a comprehensive solution for medical practitioners. The article
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This article introduces a groundbreaking medical information system developed in Salesforce, featuring an automated classification module for ocular and skin pathologies using Google Teachable Machine. Integrating cutting-edge technology with Salesforce’s robust capabilities, the system provides a comprehensive solution for medical practitioners. The article explores the system’s structure, emphasizing innovative functionalities that enhance diagnostic precision and streamline medical workflows. Methods used in development are discussed, offering insights into the integration of Google Teachable Machine into the Salesforce framework. This collaborative approach is a significant stride in intelligent pathology classification, advancing the field of medical information systems and fostering efficient healthcare practices.
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Secure Aviation Control through a Streamlined ADS-B Perception System
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Qasem Abu Al-Haija and Ahmed Al-Tamimi
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020027 - 26 Mar 2024
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Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) is the future of aviation surveillance and traffic control, allowing different aircraft types to exchange information periodically. Despite this protocol’s advantages, it is vulnerable to flooding, denial of service, and injection attacks. In this paper, we decided to join
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Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) is the future of aviation surveillance and traffic control, allowing different aircraft types to exchange information periodically. Despite this protocol’s advantages, it is vulnerable to flooding, denial of service, and injection attacks. In this paper, we decided to join the initiative of securing this protocol and propose an efficient detection method to help detect any exploitation attempts by injecting these messages with the wrong information. This paper focused mainly on three attacks: path modification, ghost aircraft injection, and velocity drift attacks. This paper aims to provide a revolutionary methodology that, even in the face of new attacks (zero-day attacks), can successfully detect injected messages. The main advantage was utilizing a recent dataset to create more reliable and adaptive training and testing materials, which were then preprocessed before using different machine learning algorithms to feasibly create the most accurate and time-efficient model. The best outcomes of the binary classification were obtained with 99.14% accuracy, an F1-score of 99.14%, and a Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC) of 0.982. At the same time, the best outcomes of the multiclass classification were obtained with 99.41% accuracy, an F1-score of 99.37%, and a Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC) of 0.988. Eventually, our best outcomes outdo existing models, but we believe the model would benefit from more testing of other types of attacks and a bigger dataset.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Industrial Cybersecurity)
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Analysing and Computing the Impact of Geometric Asymmetric Coils on Transformer Stray Losses
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Ivan A. Hernandez-Robles, Xiomara Gonzalez-Ramirez, Juan C. Olivares-Galvan, Rafael Escarela-Perez and Rodrigo Ocon-Valdez
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020026 - 25 Mar 2024
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Designing and manufacturing transformers often involves variations in heights and thicknesses of windings. However, such geometric asymmetry introduces a significant impact on the magnitude of stray transformer losses. This study examines the effects of asymmetric coils on the generation of stray losses within
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Designing and manufacturing transformers often involves variations in heights and thicknesses of windings. However, such geometric asymmetry introduces a significant impact on the magnitude of stray transformer losses. This study examines the effects of asymmetric coils on the generation of stray losses within core clamps and transformer tank walls. A model has been introduced to ascertain the dispersion magnetic field’s value at a specific distance from the coil. The analysis extends to characterising the dispersion magnetic field reaching the tank walls by using electromagnetic simulation by a finite element method. It explores strategies to diminish stray losses, including the placement of magnetic shunts as protective shields for the tank walls. It delves into the efficacy of employing a transformer shell-type configuration to mitigate the magnetic dispersion field. The findings revealed that achieving greater symmetry in transformer coils can minimise stray losses. Specifically, the incorporation of magnetic shunts has the potential to reduce additional losses by 40%, while the adoption of a shell-type configuration alone can lead to a 14% reduction. This work provides valuable insights into optimising transformer designs, contributes a user-friendly tool for estimating additional tank losses, thereby enhancing the knowledge base for transformer manufacturers.
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Predicting Road Traffic Collisions Using a Two-Layer Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithm
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James Oduor Oyoo, Jael Sanyanda Wekesa and Kennedy Odhiambo Ogada
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020025 - 18 Mar 2024
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Road traffic collisions are among the world’s critical issues, causing many casualties, deaths, and economic losses, with a disproportionate burden falling on developing countries. Existing research has been conducted to analyze this situation using different approaches and techniques at different stretches and intersections.
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Road traffic collisions are among the world’s critical issues, causing many casualties, deaths, and economic losses, with a disproportionate burden falling on developing countries. Existing research has been conducted to analyze this situation using different approaches and techniques at different stretches and intersections. In this paper, we propose a two-layer ensemble machine learning (ML) technique to assess and predict road traffic collisions using data from a driving simulator. The first (base) layer integrates supervised learning techniques, namely k- Nearest Neighbors (k-NN), AdaBoost, Naive Bayes (NB), and Decision Trees (DT). The second layer predicts road collisions by combining the base layer outputs by employing the stacking ensemble method, using logistic regression as a meta-classifier. In addition, the synthetic minority oversampling technique (SMOTE) was performed to handle the data imbalance before training the model. To simplify the model, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was used to select the most important features in our dataset. The proposed two-layer ensemble model had the best outcomes with an accuracy of 88%, an F1 score of 83%, and an AUC of 86% as compared with k-NN, DT, NB, and AdaBoost. The proposed two-layer ensemble model can be used in the future for theoretical as well as practical applications, such as road safety management for improving existing conditions of the road network and formulating traffic safety policies based on evidence.
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Industry 4.0 and Smart Systems in Manufacturing: Guidelines for the Implementation of a Smart Statistical Process Control
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Lucas Schmidt Goecks, Anderson Felipe Habekost, Antonio Maria Coruzzolo and Miguel Afonso Sellitto
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020024 - 16 Mar 2024
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Digital transformations in manufacturing systems confer advantages for enhancing competitiveness and ensuring the survival of companies by reducing operating costs, improving quality, and fostering innovation, falling within the overarching umbrella of Industry 4.0. This study aims to provide a framework for the integration
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Digital transformations in manufacturing systems confer advantages for enhancing competitiveness and ensuring the survival of companies by reducing operating costs, improving quality, and fostering innovation, falling within the overarching umbrella of Industry 4.0. This study aims to provide a framework for the integration of smart statistical digital systems into existing manufacturing control systems, exemplified with guidelines to transform an existent statistical process control into a smart statistical process control. Employing the design science research method, the research techniques include a literature review and interviews with experts who critically evaluated the proposed framework. The primary contribution lies in a set of general-purpose guidelines tailored to assist practitioners in manufacturing systems with the implementation of digital, smart technologies aligned with the principles of Industry 4.0. The resulting guidelines specifically target existing manufacturing plants seeking to adopt new technologies to maintain competitiveness. The main implication of the study is that practitioners can utilize the guidelines as a roadmap for the ongoing development and implementation of project management. Furthermore, the study paves the way for open innovation initiatives by breaking down the project into defined steps and encouraging individual or collective open contributions, which consolidates the practice of open innovation in manufacturing systems.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Challenges of Innovation, Sustainability, Resilience in X.0 Era)
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Aerial Surveillance Leveraging Delaunay Triangulation and Multiple-UAV Imaging Systems
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Ahad Alotaibi, Chris Chatwin and Phil Birch
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020023 - 11 Mar 2024
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In aerial surveillance systems, achieving optimal object detection precision is of paramount importance for effective monitoring and reconnaissance. This article presents a novel approach to enhance object detection accuracy through the integration of Delaunay triangulation with multi-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. The methodology
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In aerial surveillance systems, achieving optimal object detection precision is of paramount importance for effective monitoring and reconnaissance. This article presents a novel approach to enhance object detection accuracy through the integration of Delaunay triangulation with multi-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. The methodology involves positioning multiple UAVs at pre-specified locations using the Delaunay triangulation algorithm with performance of O (n log n). This is compared with the conventional single UAV approach at a near distance. Our findings reveal that the collaborative efforts of multiple UAVs, guided by Delaunay triangulation, significantly improves object detection accuracy, especially when compared to a single UAV operating in close proximity. This research employs advanced image processing techniques to identify objects in the area under surveillance. Results indicate a substantial enhancement in the collective surveillance capabilities of the multi-UAV system, demonstrating its efficacy in unconstrained scenarios. This research not only contributes to the optimization of aerial surveillance operations but also underscores the potential of spatially informed UAV networks for applications demanding heightened object detection accuracy. The integration of Delaunay triangulation with multi-UAV systems emerges as a promising strategy for advancing the capabilities of aerial surveillance in scenarios ranging from security and emergency response to environmental monitoring.
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Adaptive Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Vehicle Steer-by-Wire under Communication Time Delays
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Kamal Rsetam, Yusai Zheng, Zhenwei Cao and Zhihong Man
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 22; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020022 - 08 Mar 2024
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In this paper, an adaptive active disturbance rejection control is newly designed for precise angular steering position tracking of the uncertain and nonlinear SBW system with time delay communications. The proposed adaptive active disturbance rejection control comprises the following two elements: (1) An
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In this paper, an adaptive active disturbance rejection control is newly designed for precise angular steering position tracking of the uncertain and nonlinear SBW system with time delay communications. The proposed adaptive active disturbance rejection control comprises the following two elements: (1) An adaptive extended state observer and (2) an adaptive state error feedback controller. The adaptive extended state observer with adaptive gains is employed for estimating the unmeasured velocity, acceleration, and compound disturbance which consists of system parameter uncertainties, nonlinearities, exterior disturbances, and time delay in which the observer gains are dynamically adjusted based on the estimation error to enhance estimation performances. Based on the accurate estimations of the adaptive extended state observer, the proposed adaptive full state error feedback controller is equipped with variable gains driven by the tracking error to develop control precision. The integration of the advantages of the adaptive extended state observer and the adaptive full state error feedback controller can improve the dynamic transient and static steady-state effectiveness, respectively. To assess the superior performance of the proposed adaptive active disturbance rejection control, a comparative analysis is conducted between the proposed control scheme and the classical active disturbance rejection control in two different cases. It is worth noting that the active disturbance rejection control serves as a benchmark for evaluating the performance of the proposed control approach. The results from the comparison studies executing two simulated cases validate the superiority of the suggested control, in which estimation, tracking response rate, and steering angle precision are greatly improved by the scheme proposed in this article.
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How Can the Circular Economy Contribute to Resolving Social Housing Challenges?
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Fernanda Paes de Barros Gomide, Luís Bragança and Eloy Fassi Casagrande Junior
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020021 - 07 Mar 2024
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The construction sector stands as the predominant consumer of cement, steel, and plastic and is accountable for a substantial 55% of industrial carbon emissions. Greenhouse gases and other forms of pollution linked to the housing sector significantly contribute to the adverse environmental impact
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The construction sector stands as the predominant consumer of cement, steel, and plastic and is accountable for a substantial 55% of industrial carbon emissions. Greenhouse gases and other forms of pollution linked to the housing sector significantly contribute to the adverse environmental impact of the construction industry. This study underscores the need to incorporate pertinent issues into the Circular Economy (CE) agenda for a lasting and effective mitigation strategy. Through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), this article explores answers to the research question: “How can the Circular Economy contribute to resolving social housing challenges?” The findings from this comprehensive review highlight that refurbishing the social housing (SH) built environment and formulating public policies targeted at the SH sector emerge as pivotal themes for effective solutions. The principles of the Circular Economy present a sustainable model that can play a crucial role in addressing the social housing challenge. In conclusion, this SLR demonstrates that Circular Economy principles offer a viable approach to tackling the social housing crisis. By embracing these principles, a sustainable model can be established to address the challenges posed by social housing, thereby contributing to the broader goal of environmental conservation in the construction sector.
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Redispatch Model for Real-Time Operation with High Solar-Wind Penetration and Its Adaptation to the Ancillary Services Market
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Kristian Balzer and David Watts
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2024, 7(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi7020020 - 29 Feb 2024
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Modern electrical power systems integrate renewable generation, with solar generation being one of the pioneers worldwide. In Latin America, the greatest potential and development of solar generation is found in Chile through the National Electric System. However, its energy matrix faces a crisis
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Modern electrical power systems integrate renewable generation, with solar generation being one of the pioneers worldwide. In Latin America, the greatest potential and development of solar generation is found in Chile through the National Electric System. However, its energy matrix faces a crisis of drought and reduction of emissions that limits hydroelectric generation and involves the definitive withdrawal of coal generation. The dispatch of these plants is carried out by the system operator, who uses a simplified mechanism, called “economic merit list” and which does not reflect the real costs of the plants to the damage of the operating and marginal cost of the system. This inefficient dispatch scheme fails to optimize the availability of stored gas and its use over time. Therefore, a real-time redispatch model is proposed that minimizes the operation cost function of the power plants, integrating the variable generation cost as a polynomial function of the net specific fuel consumption, adding gas volume stock restrictions and water reservoirs. In addition, the redispatch model uses an innovative “maximum dispatch power” restriction, which depends on the demand associated with the automatic load disconnection scheme due to low frequency. Finally, by testing real simulation cases, the redispatch model manages to optimize the operation and dispatch costs of power plants, allowing the technical barriers of the market to be broken down with the aim of integrating ancillary services in the short term, using the power reserves in primary (PFC), secondary (SCF), and tertiary (TCF) frequency control.
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