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Hydrothermal synthesis of ZnFe2O4@g-C3N4 for enhanced adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp313-321
Medya Ayunda Fitri , Muchammad Tamyiz , Eko Prasetyo Kuncoro , Mamlu’atul Nihaya , Muhammad Abdul Basith Thom Thom , Cindy Dwi Cahyani , Bahauddin Alqostolani
The persistence of antibiotic contaminants such as ciprofloxacin (CIP) in aquatic environments poses significant environmental and health risks, necessitating the development of efficient removal strategies. In this work, a zinc ferrite-anchored two-dimensional carbon nitride nanocomposite (ZF@2DCN) was synthesized via a simple calcination and hydrothermal approach to achieve synergistic adsorption–photocatalytic degradation of CIP under visible light. Structural and optical characterizations confirmed the successful formation of a ZF–2DCN heterojunction with high crystallinity, strong interfacial interactions, and enhanced visible-light absorption. The incorporation of ZF reduced the bandgap of 2DCN from 2.8 to 2.6 eV, promoting improved charge separation. Adsorption studies revealed rapid equilibrium within 30 min and multilayer adsorption on heterogeneous active sites, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 11.7 mg g-1. Under visible-light irradiation, ZF@2DCN achieved up to 81% CIP degradation within 60 min, exhibiting an apparent reaction rate approximately 2.5 times higher than that of pristine 2DCN. The enhanced performance is attributed to the strong synergy between adsorption-driven pollutant enrichment and photocatalytic degradation. Overall, ZF@2DCN shows strong potential as an efficient material for antibiotic removal in wastewater treatment.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 313-321
Publish at: 2026-03-01

State evolution approach for the axion conversion probability in magnetosphere of a neutron star

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp355-371
Bilal Ahmad , Shehreyar Ali
Neutron stars (NS), with their extreme gravitational and magnetic fields, provide an exceptional astrophysical laboratory for studying axion dark matter (DM). Through the Primakoff effect, axions can convert into photons within the magnetospheres of NS, a process that may produce observable radio and X-ray signals. In this work, we investigate axion-photon conversion using a novel, time-dependent state evolution formalism, moving beyond the commonly used stationary-path approximations. We derive a generic analytical expression for the conversion probability and calculate the associated radiated power. Our analysis demonstrates that this approach allows NS to strongly constrain the axion-photon coupling constant, reaching sensitivities of gaγγ ≃ 10−14 −10−15 GeV−1 for axion masses of ma ≃ 10−3 −10−10 eV. These results establish a new pathway to constrain gaγ via NS observations. Future campaigns using powerful observatories like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Green Bank Telescope (GBT), and More Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) array will be ideally suited to probe the distinct spectral signatures predicted by our model across multiple frequency domains.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 355-371
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Temperature and pH effects on bioethanol production from wild cassava (Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg) using simultaneous co-fermentation

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp227-235
Ida Ayu Pridari Tantri , Ida Bagus Wayan Gunam , Anak Agung Made Dewi Anggreni , I Gede Arya Sujana
Bioethanol is a clean alternative energy source, with wild cassava (Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg) as a potential feedstock. Fermentation converts glucose from hydrolysis into ethanol. This study examines the effects of pH and fermentation temperature on bioethanol characteristics using a simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation (SSCF) technique. A factorial randomized block design (RBD) was used with two factors: pH (4.5, 5.0, and 5.5) and fermentation temperature (30, 32.5, and 35 °C). Data were analyzed using variance and Duncan’s test. Results showed that pH and temperature significantly affected pH value, total soluble solids, reducing sugar, and ethanol content. The optimal conditions for bioethanol production were pH 4.5 and temperature 32.5 °C, yielding a pH of 3.55±0.07, total soluble solids of 9.3±0.57 °Brix, reducing sugar of 3.038±0.10 mg/mL, and ethanol content of 3.48±0.37 (%w/v). Based on the results of this study, wild cassava can be utilized as bioethanol by considering the effect of fermentation conditions.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 227-235
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Innovative climate information services: a scoping review and bibliometric analysis for climate change decision-making

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp65-76
Jazimatul Husna , Imilia Ibrahim , Ika Wahyuning Widiarti
This research aims to develop innovative information services to strengthen decision-making in climate change mitigation through a scoping review and bibliometric analysis (ScoRBA). A systematic search of the Scopus database identified 1,214 publications from 2009 to 2023, with 383 meeting inclusion criteria. Using the patterns, advances, gaps, evidence, and recommendations (PAGER) framework, this research provides a transparent synthesis of evidence on climate information services (CIS). The analysis reveals four major thematic clusters: i) emerging technologies and innovations, ii) climate and environmental studies, iii) information systems and decision making, and iv) context awareness and applications. Technologies such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), internet of things (IoT), and cloud computing are key enablers for improving CIS accuracy and efficiency. Evidence shows that these technologies have been successfully applied in agriculture and aquaculture across Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Australia. North African countries have adopted IoT-based water management systems to address water scarcity, while India employs similar technologies to optimize agricultural resources. Integrating local knowledge with scientific data—particularly in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America—has proven essential for effective adaptation strategies. This research advances theoretical and practical understanding of CIS, offering evidence-based insights to guide the development of adaptive and equitable climate information frameworks.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 65-76
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Google Play review analysis on Sharia pawnshop applications in Indonesia

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp86-98
Azhar Alam , Adityo Wiwit Kurniawan , Muhammad Sholahuddin
Digital transformation opens opportunities for Sharia pawnshops to develop innovative application-based services following Sharia principles. This study analyzes the perception and experience of users of the Sharia pawnshop application on the Google Play Store using a netnography approach. It collects and analyzes 395 user reviews between June and December 2024, which consist of 219 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews. The analysis shows that 59.82% of users gave positive reviews regarding satisfaction with using the application, especially regarding transaction security and ease of use. As many as 17.35% of positive reviews emphasized the benefits of the application in transforming Islamic financial services. The main challenges identified included update system problems (35.23%), technical and server problems (30.11%), and registration complexity (5.68%). There was also a discrepancy between numerical ratings and review content. Important concerns include service problems (9.66%) and limited choice of Islamic banks (5.11%). This research provides important insights for the development of digital Islamic finance applications in the future, especially in the aspects of improving technological infrastructure, simplifying processes, and improving the quality of customer service. The results of this study contribute to a better understanding of user needs in the context of the digitization of Islamic financial services in Indonesia.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 86-98
Publish at: 2026-03-01

Analysis of railway accidents in Nigeria: a decade of insights

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp19-28
Aliyu Mani Umar , Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi , Sitti Asmah Hassan , Hanini Ilyana Che Hashim , Yinggui Zhang , Nura Shehu Aliyu Yaro , Adam Ado Sabari , Surajo Abubakar Wada
This study provides insights into the patterns and dynamics of railway accidents in Nigeria over the past decade. Findings indicate that Nigeria's rail network experiences fewer but more severe accidents than the United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK), with significantly higher fatalities and injuries per million train kilometers 92% and up to 95% more, respectively, in 2023. A top-down approach was employed to establish a risk tree, revealing six railway accident categories recorded over the last decade. The established risk tree could provide a framework for conducting the rail network's comprehensive safety risk assessment. Finally, a root cause analysis of railway intrusion accidents, the most occurring railway accident category in the Nigerian rail network, was conducted. Six immediate and eleven underlying causes (UC) of railway intrusion accidents were identified. About 62% of all intrusion accidents were caused by negligence of road users. Several actionable preventive measures (PM) have been proposed for each identified UC based on best practices in developed rail networks. Infrastructure upgrades and safety awareness campaigns have been identified as the potentially most effective PM for railway intrusion accidents in Nigeria.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 19-28
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

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

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

SAIDI and SAIFI indicators for the control of feeder A4502 of the Concepción transformer electrical substation

10.11591/ijaas.v15.i1.pp396-404
Margarita F. Murillo Manrique , Jorge Augusto Sánchez Ayte , William Joel Baygorrea Vega , Richard Flores-Caceres
This study evaluated the reliability of feeder A4502 of the Concepción substation (Huancayo, Peru) through the analysis of system average interruption duration index (SAIDI) and system average interruption frequency index (SAIFI) indicators. The 46-year-old infrastructure presented 805 structural deficiencies (59%), with a predominance of corrosion in iron poles. Automatic recloser devices were implemented at strategic points, based on the fact that 67% of the 73 interruptions in 2021 were transient faults. Post-intervention results (2024) showed significant improvements: SAIDI was reduced from 9.87 to 7.39 hours (25%), nearing the regulatory limit of 7 hours; SAIFI decreased from 4.29 to 2.71 events (37%), falling within the limit of 4. Pearson correlation analysis confirmed a statistically significant relationship between structural deficiencies and the indicators (r =0.62 SAIDI, r =0.58 SAIFI, p <0.05). The integrated approach—diagnosis of deficiencies + automation with reclosers—proved to be technically viable and economically justifiable, also allowing for the meeting of new energy demands (240 kVA available). The results constitute a replicable model for other aging Latin American networks, validating the viability of regulatory compliance without prohibitive investments.
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page: 396-404
Publish at: 2026-03-01

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

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

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

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
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