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Integrating BERT fine-tuning and genetic algorithm for superior depression detection in social media

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1474-1484
Abd Allah Aouragh , Mohamed Bahaj , Fouad Toufik
Early detection of depression is crucial for minimizing its adverse effects on mental and physical health. Recent advancements in natural language processing facilitate the large-scale analysis of social media texts to identify depressive tendencies. Our study introduces a novel approach by integrating a genetic algorithm for hyperparameter tuning, optimizing the classification performance beyond conventional methods. We provide a comprehensive comparison of vectorization techniques, including term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF), Word2Vec, and a fine-tuned bidirectional encoder representation from transformers (BERT) model specifically adapted to our dataset. Using a dataset of 7,731 entries, we implemented standard pre-processing steps such as stop word removal and lemmatization before vectorizing the text. Five machine learning algorithms—decision tree, logistic regression, random forest, gradient boosting, and support vector machine—were evaluated, with hyperparameter tuning performed using a genetic algorithm. The highest accuracy (95.99%) and F1-score (95.91%) were achieved with the combination of fine-tuned BERT, support vector machine, and genetic algorithm optimization. This study demonstrates the advantages of integrating BERT fine-tuning with genetic optimization, outperforming traditional TF-IDF and Word2Vec approaches in depression detection.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1474-1484
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Analyzing learners' perceptions of engagement and learning interaction in gamified massive open online courses for TVET using SEM-PLS

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1319-1328
Azizul Mohd Yusoff , Sazilah Salam , Siti Nurul Mahfuzah Mohamad , Rujianto Eko Saputro
The introduction of gamified massive open online courses (G-MOOCs) represents a novel advancement in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The use of gamification in education has been shown to increase engagement and motivation, which are crucial for effective learning. However, there is limited research on the specific impacts of G-MOOCs on learner outcomes in TVET. A key feature of G-MOOCs is the integration of gamification elements to enhance learner engagement and interest. This research employs structural equation modelling with partial least squares (SEM-PLS) to examine learners' perceptions of their participation and learning experiences in G-MOOCs for TVET. Specifically, the study aims to identify how gamification approaches such as fun, engagement, and learner interaction influence knowledge acquisition, skills development, satisfaction, and overall learning outcomes. The analysis reveals that G-MOOCs have a strong positive correlation (0.505) with learning engagement. Additionally, learning engagement significantly moderates learning outcomes (p=0.002). Interaction also has a significant impact (p=0.381) on learning outcomes. Overall, the findings indicate a significant positive relationship between learners' activities and their performance in G-MOOCs.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1319-1328
Publish at: 2026-06-01

An internet of things-telemedicine platform empowered by 5G mobile networks for Tunisian Rural places

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1261-1271
Ibrahim Monia , Dadi Mohamed Bechir , Rhaimi Belgacem Chibani
With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, offering new possibilities for remote healthcare delivery, the medicine sector has undergone significant advancements in recent years. New tools are used, and diagnostics have become more accurate. We suggest creating a platform that can be extended for several applications. This platform has been realized to attest and demonstrate how IoT technology offers devices that could be integrated to provide novel services like remote consultations. Our proposed platform contains novel functionalities such as real-time video calls, instantaneous messaging, live notifications, vital signs monitoring, and electronic health record access. This is accomplished with enhanced qualities of remote healthcare services. Added to this, healthcare access equity will be guaranteed. The paper emphasizes the potential of Laravel 11 as a framework offering powerful features for creating modern and high-performance applications. We have integrated Laravel Reverb, a powerful real-time communication package, to provide seamless real-time communication with users. With our application, notifications and interactions are dynamically created. This allows instant updates to delivery and engages the user experience. The database was designed based on the latest version of MySQL 8, coupled with the advanced capabilities of PHP 8.2. This combination provides unparalleled performance, scalability and reliability. Added to that, IoT’s technology usage helps to improve healthcare access and delivery, especially in underserved areas. Human and machine cooperation is a main factor of the 5th industry level. This is widely respected by our platform. This offers great help, especially for those isolated and underserved areas, as we hope.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1261-1271
Publish at: 2026-06-01

AI-enabled energy-aware routing approach for future-wireless sensor networks

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1543-1561
Shamsher Singh , Mandeep Kumar
Next-generation wireless sensor networks (WSNs) demand intelligent, energy-aware communication mechanisms capable of sustaining long-term operation in environments with varying conditions and strict resource limitations. Traditional routing protocols often fail to optimize energy consumption under varying network densities, heterogeneous traffic patterns, and environmental uncertainties. This research proposes an AI-enabled energy-efficient routing protocol (AI-EERP) designed to enhance network lifetime, stability, and data delivery performance in next-generation WSNs. The protocol integrates machine learning–based node selection, adaptive clustering, and predictive residual-energy estimation to make optimized routing decisions in real time. Using AI-driven models, AI-EERP dynamically adjusts routing paths based on energy patterns, link quality, and network topology changes. The simulation outcomes clearly indicate that the proposed approach achieves notable gains in energy efficiency, packet delivery reliability, and network lifetime when compared with traditional routing protocols, including LEACH, PEGASIS, and HEED. The proposed approach establishes a robust and scalable framework for future intelligent WSN deployments across applications including smart cities, precision agriculture, environment-focused applications and automated industrial operations.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1543-1561
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Enhancing sEMG finger gesture recognition using optimized 1D-convolutional neural network

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1576-1587
Daniel Sutopo Pamungkas , Sumantri K. Risandriya
Robust and precise finger gesture recognition using surface electromyography (sEMG) is essential for developing intuitive prosthetic control systems. However, sEMG signals are inherently stochastic and non-stationary, posing significant challenges for high-accuracy classification in fine-grained movements. This study proposes an optimized 1D convolutional neural network (1D-CNN) framework for classifying 20 distinct fine-grained finger gestures using raw sEMG data from an 8-channel wearable Myo Armband sensor. Unlike traditional methods that rely on manual feature engineering, the proposed 1D-CNN performs end-to-end learning to automatically extract temporal features. The research specifically investigates the impact of temporal windowing strategies, ranging from 400 to 750 ms, on model performance. Experimental results demonstrate that the optimized 1D-CNN achieves a peak test accuracy of 94.4% with a 550 ms window size, demonstrating the model’s robustness across complex gesture classes and significantly outperforming the baseline principal component analysis- support vector machine (PCA-SVM) method which only attained 73.0% accuracy. While the model achieved perfect classification (100%) for index, middle, and little finger movements, a performance drop was observed in thumb recognition (50%) due to muscular crosstalk from deeper anatomical layers. These findings indicate that the integration of optimized windowing and 1D-CNN architectures provides a highly reliable solution for complex large-scale gesture recognition, offering a robust foundation for the next generation of multi-functional prosthetic hands.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1576-1587
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Exploring the relationship of learning engagement, learning interaction, and learning outcomes in gamified massive open online courses

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1329-1338
Azizul Mohd Yusoff , Sazilah Salam , Siti Nurul Mahfuzah Mohamad , Bambang Pudjoatmodjo
This study investigates the interplay between learning engagement, interaction, and outcomes within the context of gamified massive open online courses (G-MOOCs). By synthesizing literature on MOOCs, gamification, and user engagement, the research identifies significant correlations among these variables. Utilizing a structural equation model partial least squares (SEM-PLS) approach, the study analyzes data from a survey of Bachelor of Computer Science students at a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) public university. Results indicate that both learning engagement and interaction significantly influence learning outcomes, with optimal results achieved when both factors are high. These findings highlight the potential of gamification to enhance educational experiences and suggest directions for future research in gamified learning environments.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1329-1338
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Smart water distribution for smart cities based on Internet of Things

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1655-1668
Amal Douli , Khelifa Benahmed , Belkacem Draoui
Against an unprecedented water crisis in our country, balancing water supply and demand is necessary for a secure and sustainable water supply. This challenge requires systems capable of delivering the necessary quantities while conserving resources. Numerous research initiatives focus on addressing water distribution challenges with the help of smart water systems to optimize network operations and minimize water demand. Based on these advancements, this paper proposes a new smart water distribution system for southwest of Algeria. The system integrates the Internet of Things (IoT), information and communication technologies, and smart technologies to address critical attributes for enhancing efficiency. To achieve the efficient management of two-way flows (both water and data) based on water demand and its availability, two innovative architectures have been proposed, using various measurements of water quantity and quality parameters. Algorithms to automate and optimize water distribution are also proposed. According to obtained results, performance has improved, with an accuracy rate of over 98%. These results establish the suggested system as a strong option for intelligent and sustainable water resource management by demonstrating its efficacy and durability.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1655-1668
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Enhancing torque performance in electric four-wheel drive systems using fuzzy GPC

10.11591/ijape.v15.i2.pp845-857
Djamila Allali , Youssef Mouloudi , Abdeldjebar Hazzab , Najia Allali
This paper presents a robust supervisory control strategy for speed regulation in a four-wheel-drive electric vehicle (EV) equipped with in-wheel induction motors. A hybrid control architecture is developed by combining fuzzy logic control (FLC) and generalized predictive control (GPC), with an intelligent switching mechanism that dynamically allocates control authority based on real-time operating conditions. FLC is employed to manage transient phases such as acceleration and deceleration, while GPC ensures optimal performance during steady-state operation. The proposed control system is modeled and validated in the MATLAB/Simulink environment. Simulation results demonstrate that the hybrid controller achieves a 27% improvement in transient response, a 15% reduction in steady-state speed fluctuations, and a 19% decrease in energy consumption under urban driving conditions. Furthermore, the controller maintains reliable performance under parameter variations of up to 25% and road gradients of up to 15%. Compared to standalone FLC and GPC controllers, the hybrid approach improves transient speed recovery by 35% and reduces steady-state error by 22%. Overall, this hybrid FLC-GPC strategy effectively addresses key challenges in EV control, such as system nonlinearity, parameter uncertainty, and external disturbances, while ensuring high dynamic responsiveness, steady-state precision, and energy efficiency. These results highlight the potential of the proposed method for future intelligent and autonomous electric mobility systems.
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Page: 845-857
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Adaptive P&O algorithm for fast and acurate maximum power point tracking for PV system

10.11591/ijape.v15.i2.pp590-599
Fathurrahman Fathurrahman , Rika Sri Utami , Akhyar Akhyar , Khairun Saddami
In this study, we proposed an adaptive perturb and observe (P&O) algorithm designed for efficient maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in photovoltaic (PV) systems. This method addresses key challenges in solar energy systems, including variability in solar irradiation and partial shading conditions. The proposed method introduced a dynamic and adaptive in adjusting the step size of the P&O as it nears the maximum power point (MPP), enhancing tracking precision and reducing energy losses. To show the ability of the proposed, we compared it with the conventional P&O and GWO & P&O. The proposed adaptive P&O MPPT algorithm consistently maintains near ideal tracking efficiency of ≈99.7% across various irradiance scenarios, significantly outperforming conventional P&O, which drops to 74.45% under partial shading. Overall, it achieves an average efficiency of 99.71%, surpassing hybrid P&O GWO (99.52%) and conventional P&O (91.30%), demonstrating superior reliability and energy harvesting performance. The results indicated that the proposed could reduce power deviations and obtain greater accuracy in detecting MPP. The study confirms the method's potential for optimizing energy extraction and suggests further refinement for broader applicability. This advancement represents a significant step in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of PV systems in both grid-connected and off-grid applications.
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Page: 590-599
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Robust and computationally efficient single-input fuzzy logic‑enhanced nonlinear PID control for a pneumatic servo system

10.11591/ijra.v15i2.pp397-414
Khairun Najmi Kamaludin , Lokman Abdullah , Syed Najib Syed Salim , Zamberi Jamaludin , Mohd Nazmin Maslan , Mohd Shahrieel Mohd Aras , Mohd Fua’ad Rahmat , Arief Suardi Nur Chairat
Precision and robustness are essential for any automation actuator. Due to the nonlinear characteristics of the pneumatic actuator, advanced nonlinear control algorithms provide exceptionally precise control but are sensitive to disturbances. Owing to this factor, an adaptive element is embedded into the control structure to obtain a robust strategy by integrating single input fuzzy logic (SIFL) with the nonlinear hyperbolic PID controller (T NPID). SIFL characterizes a variable rate in the function while reducing computational complexity against an equivalent classical fuzzy logic (FL) by up to 36.5%. The signed distance SIFL selection is also a novel structure that has never been applied in the pneumatics control field. The robustness of the controller is analysed via dynamic stiffness and validated by applying multiple load disturbances. The improvement gained for the T NPID+SIFL’s transient rise time and multi-step IAE index under no load disturbance is 71.381% and 68.854%, respectively, compared with a classical sliding mode controller (SMC). Under a maximum 9 kg load disturbance (limited within the scope of this research), the T NPID+SIFL’s IAE index performance obtained an improvement of 68.638%. When compared with a baseline nonlinear hyperbolic PID (NH PID) strategy under no load disturbance, the steady state error and overshoot also improved by 74.797% and 15.385%, respectively. The results show outstanding performance compared with a robust controller as well as a similar baseline nonlinear PID control. Asymptotic stability analysis, such as the asymptotic tracking region (ATR), will be able to consolidate the trajectory tracking performance together with the experimental validation of a smooth trajectory, simulating a real-time robotic actuator under movement control.
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Page: 397-414
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Design of beefsteak tomato harvesting robot system in greenhouse

10.11591/ijra.v15i2.pp353-364
Thien An Dinh , So Nam Phung , Tri Cong Phung
One challenge for tomato harvesting robots is that some of the tomato stems were not detectable because they were hidden behind the leaves or other obstacles. The primary objective of this research is to design, simulate, and experiment with a tomato harvesting robot and propose an improved detection algorithm to overcome the above problem. The suggested detection algorithm is designed to first detect the tomato fruit itself, and if the stem is not visible, the system will automatically adjust the camera's viewing angle to provide a better perspective and uncover the hidden stem. Simulation and experimental tests were carried out in a real tomato greenhouse to evaluate the cutting and holding mechanism, as well as the camera-based detection algorithm. These experimental results confirmed the effectiveness of the gripper and detection system and revealed several challenges in the harvesting algorithm. By integrating advanced algorithms for tomato detection and harvesting, this robot will reduce damage to the tomatoes, ensuring higher quality and yield.
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Page: 353-364
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Study on the design and comparison of permanent magnet synchronous motors for electric vehicle applications

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1107-1117
Pham Ngoc Sam , Tran Duc Chuyen
In this research, the authors present a study analysis and compares two types of embedded internal permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSM) with U-type and V-type magnet configurations using finite element method (FEM) modeling to apply these motors to the currently popular electric vehicle industry. Parameters such as magnetic flux density, torque, cogging torque, back electromotive force (back-EMF), torque oscillation, and harmonic components were analyzed and compared; thereby identifying the advantages and disadvantages of the two IPMSM structures. Specifically, the V-type IPMSM motor offers higher efficiency, more stable torque, and a higher quality back electromotive force waveform with lower losses, making it suitable for high-performance applications such as electric vehicles and industrial automation. Meanwhile, the U-type structure has lower cogging torque, suitable for low-speed applications or those requiring high precision. Simulation results from the ANSYS Maxwell software show that the IPMSM motor is energy-efficient, has high power density, and operates smoothly, allowing for rapid acceleration, long range, compact configuration, and low maintenance; it uses permanent magnets on the rotor to eliminate losses, making electric vehicles lighter and more efficient than traditional motors.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1107-1117
Publish at: 2026-06-01

GAN-augmented vision transformer with balanced synthetic data generation for robust rice leaf disease detection

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1307-1318
Saiful Islam , Md. Nasim Akhtar , M. Mahadi Hassan , A. N. M. Rezaul Karim , Israt Binteh Habib
Early and accurate identification of rice leaf diseases is essential for sustainable crop management; however, many existing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) based solutions struggle with class imbalance and limited robustness when applied to real-field data. In this work, a generative adversarial network (GAN) augmented vision transformer (ViT) framework is introduced to overcome these limitations. A deep size representative samples for underrepresented disease categories, resulting in a more balanced training dataset and achieving a Fréchet inception distance (FID) score of 18.6. The balanced dataset is then used to train a vision transformer model that leverages self-attention to capture global contextual features of rice leaf images. Experimental evaluation across ten disease classes shows that the proposed approach attains an overall classification accuracy of 96.5%, exceeding the performance of several established CNN architectures. Additionally, the model demonstrates strong generalization capability on an external field dataset, achieving 94.8% accuracy. To validate real-world applicability, the trained model is deployed on a Jetson Nano edge device, where it delivers efficient inference performance suitable for practical agricultural applications. The findings indicate that combining GAN-based data augmentation with transformer-based learning provides a reliable and scalable solution for rice leaf disease detection.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1307-1318
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Retrieval-augmented generation in enterprise knowledge systems: architecture, benefits, and applications

10.11591/ijece.v16i3.pp1407-1416
Mohammad Baqar
This paper presents an adaptive retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) framework for enterprise knowledge systems that combines multi-source ingestion, semantic indexing with Hugging Face embeddings and Facebook artificial intelligence similarity search (FAISS), metadata-aware retrieval, and grounded large language model generation. The research addresses a persistent enterprise gap: critical knowledge is distributed across documentation, tickets, code repositories, and collaboration tools, while static keyword search and periodically retrained language models cannot keep pace with rapidly changing operational data. The proposed approach contributes a privacy-preserving architecture, a retrieval-and-feedback loop that improves ranking quality over time, and a unified workflow that links evidence retrieval to solution recommendation. In an evaluation over a 1.2 million-document corpus and a six-week pilot, the framework improved Precision@10 from 0.58 to 0.81, reduced documentation retrieval latency from 45.6 s to 12.3 s, and shortened average bug-resolution time from 18.4 h to 7.2 h. These findings indicate that enterprise RAG can materially improve troubleshooting speed, knowledge reuse, and decision support while maintaining stronger control over sensitive organizational data. The broader implication is that adaptive, governed RAG systems can serve as a practical foundation for future enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, analytics platforms, and compliance-aware decision workflows.
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Page: 1407-1416
Publish at: 2026-06-01

Evaluating user experience of a mobile website and redesigning its user interface using goal-directed design method

10.11591/ijict.v15i2.pp634-643
Aang Subiyakto , Muhammad R. Alghifari , Nuryasin N. , Muhammad Q. Huda , Nashrul Hakiem , Viva Arifin , Dwi Yuniarto , Hadi Rahman , Thosporn Sangsawang , Naeem Atanda Balogun
This study evaluated the usability of the user interface (UI) of a mobile website using its user experience (UX) perspectives. The website serves as an information portal intended for access via smartphones and other handheld devices. The objective of the study was to assess the usability of its current interface, redesign it using the goal-directed design (GDD) method, and compare the usability performance before and after the redesign. The study was conducted in five main steps using the cognitive walkthrough, think-aloud, post-study system usability questionnaire (PSSUQ), and interview techniques with five representative participants and 50 respondents. The most important findings of the study were that the redesigned mobile website showed improved usability of the website, as indicated by increased effectiveness and efficiency values, enhanced PSSUQ satisfaction scores, and more positive user feedback.
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Page: 634-643
Publish at: 2026-06-01
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