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Phishing URL prediction – two-phase model using logistic regression and finite state automata

10.11591/ijeecs.v40.i1.pp356-365
Nisha T N , Dhanya Pramod
The human factor in security is more important when they become the carriers of attacks on enterprises. Phishing attacks can be classified as insider attacks when the employees unintentionally participate in the attack propagation. Since complete user training is a myth, enterprises must implement detection tools for phishing attacks on their network perimeters. This research discusses a two-phase model for phishing URL detection, in which the first phase identifies the properties of URLs that detect phishing and their relative weight using logistic regression. The second phase checks the probability of a new URL being categorized as phishing using the knowledge achieved during the first phase using the dynamically created Finite state machines. The model defines a malicious score (MS), which can be used to check any URL in real-time to identify whether it is phishing or not. The model described in this work has been experimented with different benchmarking datasets to verify the performance. The model provided a decent result in classifying a URL as phishing or naive. The malicious score (MS) defined by this model can be used to evaluate any URL and can be used as a filtering mechanism for end-point phishing URL detection. The key contribution is towards developing a two-phase model which evaluates the URL with the help of self-crafted features without reliance on a feature set. This accommodates the model's hyper-competitive phishing URL detection area in cyber security.
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Page: 356-365
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Machine identification codes of color laser printers: revisiting privacy and security

10.11591/ijeecs.v40.i1.pp137-145
Shreya Arora , Rajendra Kumar Sarin , Pooja Puri
Forging legal documents has been easier and faster with the advancement of technology. Printer identification has become a critical field for tracing criminals and validating the authenticity of documents. The current study uses a non-destructive method to detect and identify covert embedded hidden information (machine identification codes (MIC)). Samples were collected from popular brands, including Xerox and HP color laser printers, to attain this aim. Their printouts were then scanned at 600 dpi using a Konica Minolta scanner. Scanned images were subjected to graphic editors for linear and non-linear adjustments. Following this, yellow-toner dots were observed as a base pattern. Grayscale imaging with a computational approach to analyze the yellow dot patterns was utilized for intensity-focused analysis, with edge detection algorithms applied using Python to enhance and highlight the converted patterns in printed documents. The printouts from Xerox printers exhibited repeating patterns. However, no such detailed information was observed in prints from HP printers, even when analyzed using binary code for deductions. A notable variation was detected in the yellow tracking dots among both brands, which can be instrumental in identifying the origin of printouts and scanned images for forensic investigations. This methodology provides conclusive and dependable accuracy.
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Page: 137-145
Publish at: 2025-10-01

A multi-path routing protocol for IoT-based sensor networks

10.11591/ijeecs.v40.i1.pp225-235
Udaya Suriya Rajkumar Dhamodharan , Krishna Prasad Karani , Saranya Pichandi , Kavitha Palani , Sathiyaraj Rajendran
Internet of things (IoT) based sensors are to link a big number of low-cost and power-integrated devices in a reliable manner. Numerous military and adventurous applications are regulated by communication among IoT sensors. The multi-path routing protocol (MRP) approach presented in this research to enhance secure routing in IoT sensors is significant. This technique makes use of data transfer routing and the relationships between network components. It finds the most efficient route between the nodes that minimizes communication overhead and is both reliable and economical in terms of shortest duration. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique is used to find the shortest path that is most cost-effective. To reach the target node, end-to-end data transmission must transit via intermediary nodes, which are provided by the routing path node history. The optimal path is chosen by MRP from PSO, and it traces the path to identify the intermediate nodes. In the unlikely event of a crisis, MRP offers the most affordable backup route for data transfer. When compared to earlier techniques, the outcomes of these current approaches enhance network efficiency, balance energy consumption among nodes, and routing attacks.
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Page: 225-235
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Distributed formation control with obstacle and collision avoidance for humanoid robot

10.11591/ijeecs.v40.i1.pp108-117
Faisal Wahab , Bambang Riyanto Trilaksnono
Formation control has become a popular research topic in recent years. A common challenge in formation control is ensuring that robots can avoid obstacles and maintain a safe distance from one another to prevent collisions while forming a formation. In this research, a distributed formation control approach for a multi-robot system (MRS) with obstacle and collision avoidance is presented. The distributed formation control architecture is based on a consensus algorithm and consists of four layers: consensus tracking, consensus-based formation control, behavior, and physical robot layers. The system was implemented and evaluated through both simulations and experiments. Humanoid robots were used as the platform for these implementations. The result of the simulations and experiments show that the distributed formation control system successfully guided the robots into desired formation while also avoiding obstacles and preventing collisions with other robots.
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Page: 108-117
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Gender identification from tribal speech using several learning techniques

10.11591/ijeecs.v40.i1.pp316-326
Subrat Kumar Nayak , Kumar Surjeet Chaudhury , Nirmal Keshari Swain , Yugandhar Manchala , Ajit Kumar Nayak , Smitaprava Mishra , Nrusingha Tripathy
Language processing and linguistics researchers are interested in gender identification through audio, as human voices have many distinctive features. Although several gender identification algorithms have been developed, the accuracy and efficiency of the system can still be improved. Despite extensive studies on the topic in various languages, there aren’t many studies on gender identification in the KUI language. Using a variety of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) classifiers, including decision tree (DT), multilayer perceptron (MLP), gradient boosting (GB), linear discriminant analysis (LDA), recurrent neural networks (RNN), long short-term memory (LSTM), gated recurrent units (GRU), and transformer, the goal of this study is to assess the accuracy of gender identification among diverse KUI language speakers. To verify the effectiveness of the suggested model, several prediction evaluation metrics were calculated, such as the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), F1-score, precision, accuracy, and recall. While the findings are compared to other learning models, the gradient-boosting strategy yielded better results with an accuracy rate of 97.0%.
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Page: 316-326
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Design of high-efficiency microinverter for a photovoltaic system with low harmonic distortion

10.11591/ijeecs.v40.i1.pp67-77
Walter Naranjo Lourido , Jhon Manuel Sanchez Fierro , Diana Paola Monroy Cadena , Javier Eduardo Martínez Baquero
This article presents the design of a modular pure sine wave microinverter with a high-efficiency maximum power point tracking (MPPT) regulator for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The design starts with a DC/DC buck-boost chopper regulator, simulated using the perturb and observe (P&O) algorithm. Next, a high-frequency DC/AC conversion stage is implemented using a toroidal transformer to achieve various voltage levels and isolated power sources. Finally, a 27-level multilevel inverter is designed to produce a pure sine wave with minimal total harmonic distortion (THD). Simulation results indicate that the microinverter achieves a total efficiency of 90% and produces a pure wave output with 3% harmonic distortion. Compared to commercial solutions, the proposed design enhances efficiency while integrating key components. Additionally, the system maintains a cost-effectiveness and directly proportional to its energy efficiency, making it a viable and cost-effective solution for PV energy conversion.
Volume: 40
Issue: 1
Page: 67-77
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Building a sustainable future: perspectives on primary school sustainability projects from teachers and pre-service teachers

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33362
Sena Ölçer-Çevik , Çiğdem Kozaner
Teachers play a critical role in implementing sustainable development education in the classroom and fostering sustainability awareness among students. The foundational knowledge and skills gained at the primary level help students develop sustainable practices and become environmentally conscious individuals. This study examines the experiences and perspectives of primary school teachers and pre-service teachers regarding sustainable development projects at the primary level, providing a qualitative, in-depth look at the feasibility and impact of sustainability education in classrooms. Insights were gathered from 52 participants (40 pre-service teachers with course experience in “sustainable development and education” and 12 primary teachers) using a phenomenological design. Findings show that pre-service teachers primarily used students’-based methods such as group work, brainstorming, and drama supported by mostly Web 2.0 tools and visuals, evaluating learning outcomes with pre and post-tests. However, they faced challenges in engaging students, accessing materials, and funding. Notably, sustainable development projects were found to enhance sustainability awareness in teachers and students while promoting global citizenship and critical thinking skills. These findings, consistent with literature, underscore the role of sustainable development education in fostering social awareness and competency development, offering strategic insights to improve its classroom implementation and the effectiveness of teachers’ contributions.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3403-3417
Publish at: 2025-10-01

The level of social skills among university students and its impact on their psychological solidity and adaptive behavior

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33591
Esra’a Omar Abu-Alkeshek , Basma Mohammad Al-Hawamdeh , Haitham Mohammad Ali Zureigat
Positive social behavior is one of the most important characteristics of humans on this planet. Through these behaviors, the individual shows his sympathy for others and his desire to help them. Therefore, the current study aimed to know the level of social skills among university students and their impact on their psychological solidity and adaptive behavior. To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive analytical approach was used in its implementation. The scale of positive social behavior, psychological solidity, and adaptive behavior was applied to a random sample of 370 male and female students from private universities in Jordan. The study concluded that the level of positive social behavior among students reached 3.49, which is within the average level, and that female students enjoy a high level of social skills compared to university students. The results also indicated a statistically significant effect of the level of social skills on both psychological solidity and adaptive behavior among university students. Positive social behavior also works to provide support between individuals in cases that require support or in difficult situations, which increases their psychological solidity and adaptive behavior. This confirms the effective role of social behaviors in improving both the level of psychological solidity and adaptive behavior among university students.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3782-3789
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Proactive university students’ views on skills gained from a research colloquium

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32973
Ma del Carmen Nolasco-Salcedo , Kleophe Alfaro-Castellanos , Diego Ulises Carranza-Sahagun , José Ávila-Paz , Angelica Patricia Ávila-Paz
Research is a key component of higher education, promoting deep learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The Academic Body of Engineering and Systems (InySis) organizes the colloquium of research initiation: proactive university students (CIIEUPA) each academic cycle (A and B) to foster research as a fundamental tool for students’ educational and professional development. This qualitative, descriptive study aimed to determine the skills acquired by students participating in CIIEUPA. The action-research methodology was employed, with participant observation used as the data collection technique. The sample consisted of second and third-semester students from the Software Engineering Competence Unit from the 2022A and 2022B cycles. The results revealed that participation in the colloquium enriched students with experiences that fostered teamwork, effective communication, critical thinking, and leadership. CIIEUPA, as an active collaborative learning methodology, allowed students to share their findings with the academic community, strengthening their commitment, and motivation toward research. Such initiatives contribute to learning and play a crucial role in the holistic development of students, promoting their growth in both academic and professional fields. This approach demonstrates the value of integrating research into the educational process, allowing students to engage meaningfully with their discipline while developing essential skills for their future careers.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3928-3934
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Does cognitive load moderate students’ learning engagement mechanism in blended learning?

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.34333
Chen Zidi , Nur Atiqah Jalaludin , Mohamad Sattar Rasul
With the popularity of technology-supported blended learning (BL) in vocational colleges, students’ cognitive load (CL) caused by the increasing complexity of BL environments potentially impact the overall learning satisfaction (LS). In order to explore the effects of CL on students’ BL, this study investigates how different dimensions of learning engagement (LE) (emotional, cognitive, and behavioral) impact on students’ LS and whether CL can moderate these relationships. This quantitative study was conducted among 615 Chinese vocational students. Survey research was carried out by questionnaires that have been well-established that were taken and modified from previous studies. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships among these variables. Findings revealed that emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement (BE) can positively predict LS. Additionally, BE mediates the relationship between psychological engagement (emotional and cognitive) and LS when CL is not at a low level. CL moderates the pathways from psychological engagement to BE and in turn changes the LE influence mechanism on LS. This study provides valuable insights for educators to stimulate students’ engagement by satisfying their psychological needs, and optimize teaching design to balance CL in order to maintain active LE and satisfaction levels.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3904-3916
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Disruption of the biological clock: chronotypes and social jet lag in high school students

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.34472
Gilber Chura-Quispe , Karla Antonella Gutierrez Flor , Julio Berne Valencia Valencia , Javier Alca Gómez , Enrique José Quispe Mello , Americo Alca Gómez
Adolescent students generally experience variations in sleep that can lead to discrepancies between the biological rhythms of their daily lives and social demands such as school schedules, affecting not only their physical and mental health but also their learning process. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between chronotype types and the prevalence or absence of social jet lag among adolescents aged 13 to 17 years. A quantitative approach was adopted, utilizing a cross-sectional and descriptive-correlational design, with a participation of 524 secondary school students and a non-probabilistic sample of 267, to whom two questionnaires were administered. The findings indicated the absence of a significant correlation between chronotypes and social jet lag (p=0.916, VCramer=0.026). Moreover, the predominant chronotype was intermediate (81.27%), and 83.15% were likely experiencing jet lag. Additionally, 60% of adolescents aged 15 to 16 years have an evening chronotype, and 35.59% of those suffering from jet lag are 16 years old. In conclusion, although the correlation between chronotypes and jet lag was not demonstrated, the issue of biological clock disorders is present among school students, particularly among those aged 16.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 4109-4118
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Six-Sigma approach to improve industry engagement strategies in Malaysian apprenticeship program

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33288
Roziyati Abdullah , Zulkiflle Leman , B.T Hang Tuah Baharudin , Siti Azfanizam Ahmad
This empirical study develops an industry engagement model (IEM) by using the Six-Sigma define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) methodology to investigate the key strategies to enhance industry participation (IP) in the Malaysian apprenticeship program known as the National Dual Training System (NDTS). The relationship between five strategies, namely financial incentives (FI), digital administration (DA), productive collaboration (PC), flexible implementation (FT), and efficient promotion (EP) on IP, was examined. The 204 returned questionnaires were analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that FT, EP, and DA strongly influence IP in the NDTS program. In contrast, improvement in FI and PC has little impact on industry involvement. The development of IEM by demonstrating the DMAIC concept is novel and new to the research. It offers enormous potential and value in improving policymakers’ decision-making in apprenticeship programs. It may also be extended to other areas of education in the future.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3565-3573
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Acceptance of mobile English learning among college students in Henan

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32876
Qiong Xiao , Soo Ruey Shing , Yu Lv
The portability of smartphones offers tremendous potential for language learning. However, the willingness to accept and the practical adoption of mobile learning in English study among college students from Henan, China requires deeper exploration, due to the lower digital competency and limited usage of digital tools of English teachers in Henan, China. Targeted at the college students from Henan, this research intends to investigate factors influencing their intention to adopt mobile apps in learning English by conducting a quantitative study within the framework of modified technology acceptance model (TAM) model. Purposive sampling method was used and online questionnaire was administered among 511 college students with mobile English learning experiences from one comprehensive university in Henan and data were analyzed via SPSS and structural equation modelling (SEM). The key findings include: i) social influences (SI), perceived usefulness (UF), and perceived enjoyment (PEEN) significantly impact students’ intention to adopt mobile English learning; ii) SI affect students’ intention via the mediator of UF; and iii) perceived ease of use (EOU) does not significantly impact students’ intention. This research highlights the role of teachers’ influences in students’ adoption of mobile English learning and emphasizes the need for further improvement in mobile apps design to facilitate the learning experiences.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3546-3556
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Overcoming challenges in managing public schools of novice principals

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33538
Jayson Ryan T. De Leon , Rich Paulo S. Lim , Justin Vianey M. Embalsado , Jed V. Madlambayan , Chillet G. Credo , Ricardo C. Salunga
A qualitative phenomenological approach was utilized in this study to explore the challenges experienced by novice school principals and how they overcome these challenges in managing their schools in the Division of Mabalacat City during school year 2023-2024. Guided by in-depth one-on-one semi-structured interviews, data was gathered from nine public elementary school principals. With the transcribed data, coding was employed using thematic analysis. Results showed that novice principals’ challenges are categorized into two: i) interpersonal challenges, including keeping the school safe and conducive and engaging with stakeholders, and ii) intrapersonal challenges, which include transitioning to higher roles and responsibilities and catching up with the new knowledge and skills needed to acquire. Moreover, novice principals experienced in overcoming these challenges were also examined. Findings revealed that growing interpersonal skills by establishing a good relationship with stakeholders and building rapport with teachers and growing intrapersonal skills by never stopping learning and having the right attitude would help them cope with their difficulties in managing the school. Finally, a proposed novice principals’ challenges model framework was developed and recommended for use in the Division of Mabalacat City to improve the knowledge, skills, and qualities of beginning and aspiring principals with their new roles in managing their schools.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3686-3701
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Determinants of undergraduate recycling behavior: an extended model of the theory of planned behavior

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32391
Tan Owee Kowang , Lim Kim Yew , Ong Choon Hee , Goh Chin Fei
Promoting positive recycling behavior should be part of the higher educational objectives. The main purpose of this research is to identify the determinants of recycling behavior among undergraduates, to assess the differences in undergraduates’ recycling behavior based on their demographic, and to explore the relationship between the determinants and behavior of recycling. The research extended the theory of planned behaviors (TPB) by adding environmental awareness as a determinant of recycling behavior in addition to attitude toward recycling, subjective norm of recycling, and perceived behavioral control over recycling. The research population comprises management programs undergraduates from a public university in Malaysia. A total of 259 responses were collected via structured questionnaire. Descriptive and Pearson correlation analysis results suggested that respondents strongly agreed that undergraduates’ attitudes and environmental awareness are the most important determinants of recycling behavior, and both determinants are strongly correlated with recycle behavior. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) analysis result also reveals that there is significant difference on recycle behaviors among undergraduates based on year of study, with year 4 undergraduates exhibiting the highest recycling behavior. This finding suggests that the green campus initiatives taken by the university are effective. Additionally, extending the TPB model by adding awareness implies a theoretical contribution of this research.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3727-3734
Publish at: 2025-10-01
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