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Post-COVID-19 syndrome in children: a scoping review

10.11591/ijphs.v15i1.26788
Raphael Folorunsho Oluwasina Babatola , Evelyn Funke Folorunsho
Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) have emerged as significant pediatric health challenges, yet the true prevalence and long-term effects remain unclear. Children typically experience milder acute infections than adults, but a subset develop persistent physical, neurological, and psychological symptoms that impair quality of life. To synthesize current evidence on the long-term symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes of PCS and MIS-C in children and adolescents from 2021-2025. Following the PRISMA-ScR framework, 30 studies involving children aged 0-19 years were systematically reviewed across major databases. Thematic analysis identified clinical patterns, risk determinants, and mechanistic explanations. The construal level theory (CLT) was used to interpret behavioral and psychological adaptations influencing recovery. While most pediatric cases resolved fully, 15-30% of MIS-C survivors exhibited prolonged neuropsychological symptoms, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and mood disturbances lasting beyond12 weeks. Risk factors included adolescent age, severe acute illness, and preexisting conditions. Major gaps include inconsistent definitions, limited longitudinal follow-up, and the absence of standardized rehabilitation or psychosocial care protocols. Post-COVID-19 sequelae in children warrant structured follow-up programs integrating neurocognitive assessment, mental health support, and standardized care pathways to reduce long-term disability and guide policy formulation. Post-COVID-19 syndrome, MIS-C, pediatrics, long COVID, scoping review.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 8-22
Publish at: 2026-03-05

Technology to support mental health adolescents: a literature review

10.11591/ijphs.v15i1.26331
Lina Handayani , Heni Trisnowati , Isah Fitriani , Beddu Hafidz , Asa Ismia Bunga Aisyahrani
The increasing prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents highlights a critical public health concern. Adolescents face unique challenges during this developmental phase, including academic pressure, social media influence, and the stigma surrounding mental health, which may hinder their willingness to seek help. This paper aims to explore the role of technology in preventing and addressing mental health challenges among adolescents, focusing on the potential of digital tools to provide accessible and effective support. This study is a literature review using the PRISMA method, covering articles published between 2001 and 2024. A total of 56 relevant articles were retrieved from the Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. This study seeks to analyze technological interventions in mental health care. The primary strategies include examining mobile applications, telehealth services, and other digital platforms that facilitate early detection and the sustainable management of mental health conditions. The review also considers the implications of privacy, data security, and digital literacy in implementing technology. Findings indicate that digital tools can significantly enhance access to mental health resources, enable timely interventions, and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help.A comprehensive approach that combines technological innovation with robust data protection is crucial to improving adolescent mental well-being. By leveraging the power of technology while ensuring personal information security, stakeholders in mental health, technology, and policy can collaborate to create effective, accessible, and safe mental health interventions for young people.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 43-56
Publish at: 2026-03-05

Hybrid deep learning and ensemble learning approach for high accuracy thyroid disease classification

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp303-312
Shuriya Balusamy , Balajishanmugam Vivekanadhan , Prathima Mabel John , Sushma Sunil Bhosle
Thyroid disease is a common endocrine disorder affecting the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ at the base of the neck. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly one billion people worldwide are affected by thyroid-related conditions. Conventional diagnostic methods, such as thyroid scans and function tests, are often costly, time-consuming, and complex for clinicians to interpret. To overcome these limitations, this study introduces a novel temporal conditional-Markov random field (TC MRF) framework for early detection and classification of thyroid disease. The multi-modality images computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound (US) are collected from the ImageNet database and preprocessed using contrast stretching adaptive Gaussian star (CSAGS) filter to improve image clarity. The enhanced images are then processed over a convolutional neural network (CNN) for feature extraction. These features are classified using a random forest (RF) model to determine whether the thyroid condition is normal or abnormal. The proposed TC MRF achieves a classification accuracy of 98.27% and F1-score of 96.05%. The TC-MRF enhances the total accuracy range of 6.30%, 4.11%, and 5.36% better than naive Bayes, multilayer perceptron (MLP), and decision tree, respectively.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 303-312
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Robust multi-faces recognition and tracking via fuzzy genetic algorithms and deep coupled features

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp209-218
Adil Abdulhur Abushana , Yousif Samer Mudhafar
In real-world surveillance environments, face recognition and tracking remain challenging due to partial occlusion, pose variation, illumination changes, and background clutter. This paper presents a robust hybrid framework that integrates fuzzy genetic algorithms (FGA) with deep coupled feature learning for multi-face recognition and tracking. The proposed system comprises three main modules: i) face detection and pre processing using the multi-task cascaded convolutional network (MTCNN), ii) deep coupled ResNet embeddings that jointly learn identity and appearance-invariant representations, and iii) a fuzzy rule-based genetic optimizer that adaptively refines tracking decisions based on uncertainty in motion, appearance similarity, and occlusion levels. The novelty of this work lies in the fusion of fuzzy inference with evolutionary search to guide the genetic optimization process—allowing dynamic adaptation to noisy and uncertain visual conditions. Moreover, probabilistic data association filters (PDAF) and conditional joint likelihood filters (CJLF) are employed to further enhance temporal consistency under occlusion and appearance variation. The results confirm that fuzzy evolutionary optimization, when coupled with deep feature learning, significantly improves robustness and stability for real-time face tracking in complex, dynamic scenes.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 209-218
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Experimental study on annealing S45C steel: effect of temperature and time on hardness, impact strength

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp343-354
Mahadir Sirman , Syahrisal Syahrisal , Henny Pasandang , Rusdi Nur , Muhira Dzar Faraby , Mukhlisin Mukhlisin
Steel generally exhibits poor wear and friction resistance, making it necessary to improve its surface mechanical properties, particularly hardness and microstructure, to enhance performance. Heat treatment is one of the most effective methods for achieving these improvements. This study aimed to optimize the heat treatment parameters of S45C medium-carbon steel to improve hardness and impact strength using response surface methodology (RSM). Experimental trials were conducted at annealing temperatures of 800 °C, 850 °C, and 900 °C with holding times of 30, 60, and 90 minutes, followed by cooling in water, oil, or air. Hardness (HRC) and impact strength (Nm/mm²) were measured, and the data were analyzed using RSM with a central composite design (CCD). Quadratic models were found to be statistically significant for both hardness (Prob > F = 0.0222) and impact strength (Prob > F = 0.0338), confirming their validity. The optimization results indicated that a holding time of 60 minutes within the 850-900 °C range provides the best balance between high hardness (>55 HRC) and adequate impact strength (>0.68 Nm/mm²). These findings not only validate the predictive capability of RSM in heat treatment optimization but also provide practical guidelines for industrial applications of S45C steel in automotive, tooling, and structural components.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 343-354
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Corporate social responsibility by listed commercial banks in Vietnam: practice and financial performance

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp261-271
Viet Ha Nguyen , Thi Minh Nguyet Dang
This study examines the impacts of financial performance (FP) on corporate social responsibility (CSR). The article investigates whether FP, as measured by return on assets (ROA) and net interest margin (NIM), influences the likelihood of CSR disclosure, drawing on stakeholder theory and legitimacy theory. The analysis employs binary logistic regression models and an unbalanced panel dataset comprising 26 listed banks between 2014 and 2024. If the bank discloses its CSR practices in its annual or sustainability report, the code for CSR disclosure is 1; otherwise, it is 0. The results show that, while NIM shows a negative relationship, ROA significantly improves CSR. Furthermore, there is a positive correlation between bank size (TA), equity to asset (EA), and CSR; a negative relationship of loan to deposit ratio (LDR) with CSR, and no significant statistical correlation was observed between debt to equity (DTE) and CSR. The study adds to the body of knowledge on CSR in developing nations and offers recommendations for sustainability and bank governance.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 261-271
Publish at: 2026-03-01

An ensemble-based approach for breast cancer identification using mammography

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp133-141
Naveen Ananda Kumar Joseph Annaiah , Nakka Thirupathi Rao , Balakesava Reddy Parvathala , Banana Omkar Lakshmi Jagan , Bodapati Venkata Rajanna
Breast cancer is among the most common cancers in women worldwide; timely detection is vitally important for improving chances of survival. The present study examines an innovative machine learning technique for the diagnosis of breast cancer using the breast cancer Wisconsin (diagnostic) dataset from Kaggle. The dataset includes 569 instances, and each instance has 30 attributes derived from digitized fine needle aspiration (FNA) images of masses found in the breast. We will present an ensemble deep learning (DL) model fusing a convolutional neural network (CNN) and LRAlexNet architectures to increase the accuracy and robustness of this type of cancer diagnosis. CNN models are well-known for their power to capture spatial hierarchies in image data, and LRAlexNet is a specialized deep CNN that excels at image classification due to its depth and parameter optimization. In this work, we use the ability to extract features of CNNs along with the superior classification performance of LRAlexNet to distinguish between benign and malignant cancers. The model will be trained and validated on the curated breast imaging subset of the digital database for screening mammography (CBIS-DDSM) dataset, and performance will be evaluated using sensitivity, accuracy, specificity, and the area under the curve (AUC) for the receiver operating characteristic. The results show that the ensemble CNN-LRAlexNet model achieved superior accuracy for breast cancer prediction when compared to traditional machine learning methods.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 133-141
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Effectiveness of iBreast examination for screening breast lesions among women in India

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp178-186
Samuel Ani Grace Kalaimathi , Venkatesan Hemavathy , Sambavadas Kanchana , Radhakrishnan Sudha , Perumal Tamilarasi
The breast has long been a representation of women's identity and an essential component of fertility. The breast lesions refer to an area of abnormal breast tissue. One frequent medical ailment that might worry women is breast lesions. It is estimated that at least 20% of females may develop breast lesions. It may vary in size, shape, and texture can be either benign or malignant. Mammography, clinical breast examination (CBE), and self-breast inspection are the accepted early breast cancer detection techniques. Mammography application in low and middle-income countries is limited because most of the women in these countries cannot afford it. Hence, iBreastExam was identified and validated as an alternative source for screening at the village level to identify breast lesions at an early stage. For the study, a cross-sectional research design using a quantitative research methodology was used. Adopted areas of the selected colleges were the setting for the study: MA Chidambaram College of Nursing, Adyar, Chennai; Sri Balaji College of Nursing, Chrompet, Chennai; Madha College of Nursing, Kundrathur, Chennai; Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Puzhal, Chennai. The sample size consisted of 14,000 women across all the 4 settings. A convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples for the study. A total of 13,988 women were screened, 55 women had positive breast lesions, and out of this 5 were confirmed to have breast cancer through mammogram diagnosis.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 178-186
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Technical proposal for the design of a helical conveyor for solid waste handling

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp333-342
Javier Sinche Ccahuana , Jorge Augusto Sánchez Ayte , Margarita F. Murillo Manrique , Richard Flores-Cáceres
The novelty of this work lies in the design of a helical conveyor for solid waste from the chocolate industry, materials that can be cohesive, with variable density, and potentially corrosive. The objective is to present a validated and replicable technical model that optimizes the transport of 5 metric tons per hour of these wastes at Peru's National Chocolate Company. The goal is to minimize human contact, improve ergonomic safety, and transform waste into exploitable resources under circular economy principles. The methodology employed is an applied type with a quantitative approach, supported by the selection of components through specialized technical catalogs from KWS manufacturing and Martin engineering, which implement ANSI/CEMA 350 standards. Results indicate a total required power of 1.5 HP, with a helicoid diameter of 9", a helical tube of 2", a pitch of 6", and operation at 60 RPM. It is concluded that this design constitutes an efficient and replicable technical solution to improve working conditions in industrial environments, significantly reducing occupational injuries while mitigating environmental impact.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 333-342
Publish at: 2026-03-01

A novel circulant matrix-based McEliece framework for secure digital communication

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp293-302
Ravikumar Inakoti , James Stephen Meka , Padala Venkata Gopala Durga Prasad Reddy
McEliece cryptosystem is old and well-explored post-quantum cryptography system that offers superior security against quantum attacks. Though the system holds great potential and superior security, the challenge associated with large key sizes has made system impractical for most applications. The first challenge against McEliece cryptosystem remains its large key sizes, which make system impractical, especially when implementing internet of things (IoT) and mobile communication applications. Overcoming challenges and retaining superior security still remains an issue to explore. This paper presents investigation into use of circulant matrices for McEliece encryption system to achieve a considerable reduction in key sizes and enhance fast encryption processes. The use of circulant matrices’ inherent properties boosts performance without focusing much on system’s security. In addition, the paper presents security evaluation process for modified communication system to determine and mitigate weaknesses that might arise, considering use of sophisticated encryption systems. Findings and results explore use of circulant matrices, which achieve great reductions in key sizes and improve efficiency of process. Security evaluation reports that proper scrambling techniques are efficient at mending the vulnerabilities associated with circulant matrix structures. A modified McEliece cryptosystem using circulant matrices offers superior data communication, balancing both strong security and efficient computational processes, making system ideal for use in recent communication systems.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 293-302
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Improved seizure detection using optimized time sequence based deep learning framework

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp198-208
Puspanjali Mallik , Ajit Kumar Nayak , Satyaprakash Swain
Epilepsy disease originates due to the presence of disordered neurons, and epilepsy detection stands as a challenging task for neurologists. With recent advances, electroencephalography (EEG)-based analysis is increasingly supported by deep learning and metaheuristic optimization approaches in order to improve the test results. This experiment uses a convolutional neural network (CNN) model hybridized with bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM). CNN leverages the work with improved feature extraction cum classification supports, and BiLSTM keeps the time sequence of data in both the forward and backward direction for improving signal mapping purposes. To reduce the computational overhead and improve execution accuracy, a hybrid optimization algorithm called secretary bird optimization algorithm (SBOA) is used to fine-tune the execution. Key classification parameters such as accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity reflect the model’s strong predictive capability, with accuracy reaching up to 98.49%. The proposed method demonstrates the potential for high-performance EEG-based seizure detection, paving the way for future integration with edge computing devices to support remote clinical diagnostics and continuous monitoring in real-world healthcare applications.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 198-208
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Extension of Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities to Katugampola fractional integrals

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp1-18
Dipak Kr Das , Shashi Kant Mishra , Pankaj Kumar , Abdelouahed Hamdi
In this study, we introduce several new Hermite-Hadamard type general integral inequalities for exponentially (s,m)-convex functions via Katugampola fractional integral. The Katugampola fractional integral is a broader form of the Riemann–Liouville and Hadamard fractional integrals. We utilized the power mean integral inequality, the H¨older inequality and a few additional generalizations to derive these inequalities. Numerous limiting results are derived from the main results presented in the remarks. Furthermore, we provide an example illustrating our theoretical findings, supported by a graphical representation.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 1-18
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Performance enhancement of photovoltaic system integrated with a single-phase grid using advanced controllers

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp77-85
Madhu Babu Thiruveedula , Thiramdasu Chandana , Meghavath Mahesh , Avinash Udala , Yerra Praveen , Mohammed Assaduzzama
This study offers a thorough examination of a photovoltaic (PV) system using a variety of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods, including fuzzy logic control (FLC), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), perturb and observe (P&O), and artificial neural networks (ANN). Optimizing power extraction from PV systems under various environmental circumstances, including temperature variations and irradiance, is the main goal of these MPPT algorithms. Despite its widespread use and affordability, the P&O algorithm may have performance issues in dynamic circumstances. By using fuzzy logic to adjust to non-linear changes in environmental conditions, FLC improves P&O and offers more dependable and seamless operation. Although they demand a large amount of data and processing power, ANN-based MPPT approaches provide sophisticated capabilities by predicting optimal operating points by learning from historical system actions. By fusing fuzzy logic and neural networks, ANFIS offers a reliable solution that can more accurately adjust in real time to changing circumstances. These algorithms' incorporation into a PV system allows for more flexible and effective power management, guaranteeing peak performance in a range of climatic conditions. By combining many MPPT techniques, hybrid approaches can further reduce the drawbacks of individual approaches and improve the overall dependability and efficiency of PV systems.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 77-85
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Performance comparison of feature extraction methods for electroencephalogram-based recognition of Balinese script

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp55-64
I Made Agus Wirawan , Ida Bagus Nyoman Pascima , Gede Surya Mahendra , I Made Candiasa , I Nyoman Sukajaya
Recognizing Balinese script from electroencephalogram (EEG) signals remains a challenging problem due to low signal amplitude, non-stationary dynamics, and significant inter-subject variability. Despite previous attempts, no single feature extraction method has been universally effective in addressing these limitations. To fill this gap, this study systematically evaluates five feature extraction techniques—differential entropy (DE), power spectral density (PSD), discrete wavelet transforms (DWT), Hjorth parameters, and statistical features—on the Balinese imagined spelling using electroencephalography (BISE) dataset, which contains EEG recordings specifically designed for Balinese script recognition. For classification, both artificial neural networks (ANN) and support vector machines (SVM) are applied, and their performance is validated across multiple experimental settings. Results demonstrate that DE consistently provides more stable and discriminative features than the other methods, achieving the highest classification accuracy when combined with ANN. These findings highlight the potential of DE-based approaches to advance electroencephalogram driven Balinese script recognition, offering a culturally significant contribution to brain-computer interface (BCI) research and supporting future applications in inclusive artificial intelligence, digital heritage preservation, and assistive technologies.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 55-64
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Designing framework for standardization and testing requirements of rain radar in Indonesia

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp123-132
Hogan Eighfansyah Susilo , Iqbal Vernando , Amy Reimessa
Indonesia’s tropical environment requires advanced rainfall monitoring systems to strengthen disaster early warning capabilities. However, the absence of a dedicated national standard for rain radar has limited domestic technology growth and interoperability. This study develops a framework for the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for rain radar by integrating the framework for analysis, comparison, and testing of standards (FACTS) with structural equation modeling (SEM). Stakeholder requirements were systematically analyzed and translated into technical specifications, benchmarked against International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards, and statistically validated. SEM results indicate that performance parameters (β =0.70) and testing methods (β =0.76) are the most influential components of the framework. The validated model establishes five essential domains—system specifications, testing procedures, calibration and maintenance, installation criteria, and system control. The resulting FACTS-SEM framework provides a robust, evidence-based foundation for developing and validating meteorological instrumentation standards suited to Indonesia’s tropical context.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 123-132
Publish at: 2026-03-01
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