CloudScent: a model for code smell analysis in open-source cloud

The low cost and rapid provisioning capabilities have made open-source cloud a desirable platform to launch industrial applications. However, as open-source cloud moves towards maturity, it still suffers from quality issues like code smells. Although, a great emphasis has been provided on the economic benefits of deploying open-source cloud, low importance has been provided to improve the quality of the source code of the cloud itself to ensure its maintainability in the industrial scenario. Code refactoring has been associated with improving the maintenance and understanding of software code by removing code smells. However, analyzing what smells are more prevalent in cloud environment and designing a tool to define and detect those smells require further attention. In this paper, we propose a model called CloudScent which is an open source mechanism to detect smells in open-source cloud. We test our experiments in a real-life cloud environment using OpenStack. Results show that CloudScent is capable of accurately detecting 8 code smells in cloud. This will permit cloud service providers with advanced knowledge about the smells prevalent in open-source cloud platform, thus allowing for timely code refactoring and improving code quality of the cloud platforms

Generic Home Automation System Using IoT Gateway Based on Wi-Fi and ant+ Sensor Network

This research article explores the use of internet of things (IoT) technology in home automation, including cloud computing and sensor networks to improve quality of life, and the increasing affordability through mobile connectivity. In this proposed smart home system, our main objective is to build a home automation system for the common consumer, which can help him to use home appliances with confidence and control at a low cost. The paper describes the building of an IoT gateway using the ANT multi-hop wireless network protocol and the Wi-Fi protocol, specifically utilizing the nRF24L01 and Esp8266 chips. Various sensor nodes, such as a water tank level sensor, human presence sensor, smart LED door sensor, and smart switch, will be integrated into the system. The main goal of the research is to develop an affordable solution for smart home technology for everyday consumers

Impact of Accounting Information System on Performance of Vietnamese Construction Enterprises

Purpose: The article analyzes the impact of the accounting information system on the performance of Vietnamese construction enterprises, providing more empirical evidence on the impact of the accounting information system to the performance of Vietnamese construction enterprises.   Theoretical framework: This paper uses Organizational information processing theory, Situation theory, System Theory.   Design/Methodology/Approach: The research method uses a questionnaire survey of accountants, chief accountants, business managers. Firm Performance, AIS Availability, AIS Security and Integrity, AIS Confidentiality and Privacy, AIS System Quality measured on a five-point Likert scale Very good, good, moderate, not good, weak.   Findings: Research results show that AIS Availability, AIS Security and Integrity, AIS Confidentiality and Privacy, AIS System Quality has a positive impact on the performance of Vietnamese construction enterprises.   Research,  Practical   &   Social   implications: Based on the research results, the author has proposed recommendations to improve the performance of construction enterprises in Vietnam.   Originality/Value: This study fills the gap in the the the impact of the accounting information system on the performance of Vietnamese construction enterprises

Проектування навчальних об'єктів доповненої реальності

Статья посвящена проблеме проектирования и разработки учебных объектов дополненной реальности для их дальнейшего использования в традиционном, мобильном и комбинированном обучении. Охарактеризовано понятие учебного объекта дополненной реальности, определена его роль в организации традиционного, мобильного и комбинированного обучения, предложена модель организации доступа к учебным объектам дополненной реальности, рассмотрены основные подходы к их проектированию и реализации. В качестве инструмента разработки учебных объектов дополненной реальности предложено использовать мобильное приложение BlippAR и веб-сервис BlippBuilder. Описаны функционал данных программ и основные этапы работы с ними. Приведены примеры использования учебных объектов дополненной реальности в обучении студентов различных специальностей.The article is devoted to the problem of designing and developing of augmented reality learning objects for their further use in traditional, mobile and blended learning. The concept of an augmented reality learning object, its role in the organization of traditional, mobile and blended learning, the model of access to augmented reality learning objects, as well as basic approaches to their design and implementation are characterized. The BlippAR mobile application and BlippBuilder web service are proposed as a tool for developing augmented reality learning objects. The functional of these programs and the main stages of their using are described. In addition the examples of applying of augmented reality learning objects in training of students of various specialties are given.Статтю присвячено проблемі проектування та розробки навчальних об'єктів доповненої реальності для їх подальшого використання в традиційному, мобільному та комбінованому навчанні. Охарактеризовано поняття навчального об'єкта доповненої реальності, визначена його роль в організації традиційного, мобільного та комбінованого навчання, запропонована модель організації доступу до навчальних об'єктів доповненої реальності, розглянуті основні підходи до їх проектування і реалізації. Як інструмент розробки навчальних об'єктів доповненої реальності запропоновано використовувати мобільний додаток BlippAR і веб-сервіс BlippBuilder. Описано функціонал цих програм і основні етапи роботи з ними. Наведені приклади використання навчальних об'єктів доповненої реальності в навчанні студентів різних спеціальностей

Planning and design support tools for walkability: a guide for urban analysts

We present a survey of operational methods for walkability analysis and evaluation, which we hold to show promise as decision-support tools for sustainability-oriented planning and urban design. An initial overview of the literature revealed a subdivision of walkability studies into three main lines of research: transport and land use, urban health, and livable cities. A further selection of articles from the Scopus and Web of Science databases focused on scientific papers that deal with walkability evaluation methods and their suitability as planning and decision-support tools. This led to the definition of a taxonomy to systematize and compare the methods with regard to factors of walkability, scale of analysis, attention on profiling, aggregation methods, spatialization and sources of data used for calibration and validation. The proposed systematization aspires to offer to non-specialist but competent urban analysts a guide and an orienteering, to help them integrate walkability analysis and evaluation into their research and practice

Air Quality Supervision System using the IoT Platform

This paper presents the idea of the Internet of Things (IoT) platform, which is demonstrated by creating a device that measures air quality, collects and processes real-time data, and presents it in a web application. The device comprises a microcontroller board called Wemos D1 Mini, which is powered by an ESP8266 microchip. It also consists of two sensors, CCS811, which measures air particle quantity, and BME280, which measures air temperature, pressure, and humidity. The device is wirelessly connected to an MQTT broker using a Wi-Fi network and the MQTT protocol. The paper also provides detailed information on the functioning and usage of the MQTT protocol along with guidelines for programming and configuring the MQTT broker for both Wemos D1 and Raspberry Pi

Sentiment Analysis in Digital Spaces: An Overview of Reviews

Sentiment analysis (SA) is commonly applied to digital textual data, revealing insight into opinions and feelings. Many systematic reviews have summarized existing work, but often overlook discussions of validity and scientific practices. Here, we present an overview of reviews, synthesizing 38 systematic reviews, containing 2,275 primary studies. We devise a bespoke quality assessment framework designed to assess the rigor and quality of systematic review methodologies and reporting standards. Our findings show diverse applications and methods, limited reporting rigor, and challenges over time. We discuss how future research and practitioners can address these issues and highlight their importance across numerous applications.Comment: 44 pages, 4 figures, 6 tables, 3 appendice