11666nam 2200505 450 991079922420332120240119114118.0981-9983-69-X10.1007/978-981-99-8369-8(CKB)29449678400041(DE-He213)978-981-99-8369-8(MiAaPQ)EBC31051373(Au-PeEL)EBL31051373(EXLCZ)992944967840004120240119d2023 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierProceedings of the 9th IRC Conference on Science, Engineering, and Technology IRC-SET 2023; 19-August, Singapore /Jiqiang Lu [and seven others], editorsFirst edition.Singapore :Springer, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.,[2023]©20231 online resource (XVIII, 607 p. 454 illus., 403 illus. in color.) 9789819983681 Includes bibliographical references.Intro -- Preface -- Organizing Committee -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Optimising Travel Routes for Tour Bus Operator -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Problem Statement -- 1.2 Method of Approach -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Traveling Salesman Problem -- 2.2 Nearest Neighbour Algorithm -- 2.3 Nearest Insertion Algorithm -- 2.4 Christofides Algorithm -- 2.5 K-Means Clustering -- 3 Designed Solution and Implementation -- 3.1 Designed Solution -- 3.2 Implementation -- 4 K-Means Clustering -- 4.1 Implementation -- 4.2 Results -- 5 Test Cases with Results and Comparisons -- 5.1 Result Comparison -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Investigating Renewable Energy Landscape and Climate Change Mitigation in Southeast Asia -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Vulnerable Coastal Communities of Southeast Asia -- 1.2 Climate Change-Related Deaths and Economic Losses -- 2 Renewable Energy Development: A Brief Literature Review -- 3 Analysis and Case Studies of Cost-Effective Energy Approaches -- 3.1 Wind Power: Gales of Change -- 3.2 Solar Power: Rays of Hope -- 3.3 Geothermal Energy: The Practice of Heating Sustainably -- 3.4 Tidal Power: Generating Waves -- 3.5 Recommendations -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Minimising Cost for Travel Bus Operator -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Works or Literature -- 3 Solution Designed -- 3.1 API Used -- 3.2 Dijkstra's Algorithm -- 3.3 Bellman-Ford's Algorithm -- 3.4 Travelling Salesperson Problem (Using the Nearest Neighbour Algorithm as the Solution) -- 3.5 Algorithm Comparison -- 3.6 System Diagram -- 4 Solution Implementation -- 4.1 Dataset Used -- 5 Results and Insight -- 5.1 Execution of the Test Case -- 5.2 Results -- 5.3 Cost Comparison -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Development and Prototyping of a Robotic Hand Capable of Signing and Associated Application for Speech Recognition -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction.1.2 Literature Review -- 2 Design and Development -- 2.1 Overview -- 2.2 'Frontend' User Application -- 2.3 "Backend" Processor (Microcontroller) -- 2.4 Design of the Robotic Hand -- 2.5 Electronics and Component Considerations -- 3 Prototyping -- 3.1 Hardware Implementation -- 3.2 Software Implementation -- 4 Future Work -- 4.1 Possible Additions/Improvements -- 4.2 Application Areas -- References -- The Drive Smart Application -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Works -- 3 System Design -- 4 System Implementation -- 4.1 Interactive User Interface -- 4.2 Data Scraping -- 4.3 Data Structures -- 4.4 Algorithm Implementation -- 4.5 Additional Features -- 5 Results and Insights -- 5.1 Test Cases -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Revolutionizing Fair Trade and Food Sovereignty: The Powerful Synergy Between Computing and Engineering in a Web-Based Bartering Application -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 2.1 Fair Trade and Food Sovereignty -- 2.2 Computer Science and Engineering in International Trade -- 2.3 Informatics and Engineering in Food Sovereignty -- 2.4 Agriculture in the Belisario Quevedo Sector, Ecuador -- 3 System Architecture -- 4 System Development -- 4.1 Creation Phase -- 4.2 Deployment Phase -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Future Work -- References -- OptiTour: Tourist Transit Optimizer -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Works -- 2.1 Literature Review -- 2.2 Tools and Technologies -- 3 Solution Designed -- 3.1 System Diagram -- 3.2 Data Structures Used -- 4 Solution Implementation -- 4.1 Classes and Methods -- 4.2 ERP Implementation -- 4.3 GUI Implementation -- 4.4 Dataset Used -- 4.5 Data Pre-processing -- 5 Results and Insight -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Weighted and Pure Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategies in Various Asset Classes -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Overview of Technical Terms -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Pure DCA.2.2 RSI-Weighted DCA -- 2.3 VIX-Weighted DCA -- 2.4 Evaluating Returns -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Bitcoin -- 3.2 S&amp -- P500 -- 3.3 Gold -- 3.4 Crude Oil -- 3.5 NASDAQ -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- The Bird in the Swarm: How to Detect and Resolve Closely-Spaced Targets in RADAR -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 3 Algorithm Development -- 3.1 Change 1: OS-CFAR and "+" Shape Sampling -- 3.2 Change 2: Mean-Shift Clustering -- 3.3 Change 3: CLEAN Algorithm -- 4 Results -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Enhancing Decision-Making in Web Games Through Reinforcement Learning -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Flappy Bird -- 2.2 Doodle Jump -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Flappy Bird -- 3.2 Doodle Jump -- 4 Discussion of Results -- 4.1 Flappy Bird -- 4.2 Doodle Jump -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Artificial Intelligence Based Real Time Monitoring of an Industrial Paint Mixer -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Survey -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Bucket Tracking -- 3.2 Colour Detection of Tracker on Mixer Arm/shaft -- 3.3 Fire Detection Technique -- 4 Implementation and Testing -- 4.1 Hardware Setup -- 4.2 Colour Tracker Placement -- 4.3 Real-Time Image Processing -- 4.4 Integration with Fire Detection -- 4.5 Alert System Implementation -- 4.6 System Testing -- 4.7 Performance Evaluation -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Development of Complex Street Networks for Urban Landscape -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Identification of Nodes to Be Altered -- 2.2 Execution of the Change Applied -- 2.3 Approach 1 -- 2.4 Approach 2 -- 2.5 Approach 3 -- 3 Discussion/Application -- 4 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Rhythm of Learning: Assessing the Effect of Music on Students' Cognitive Performance Through EEG -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Hypothesis -- 3 Materials and Method -- 4 Data Collection.5 Data Analysis and Discussion -- 6 Future Applications -- 6.1 Potential Improvements -- 6.2 Proposed Neurofeedback Music Application -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Association of Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis with Psychological and Cognitive Well-Being -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 4 Discussion and Future Work -- 4.1 Discussion -- 4.2 Future Work -- 4.3 Strengths and Limitations -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Autonomous Beach Cleaner -- 1 Background -- 1.1 Background Information -- 1.2 Existing Solutions -- 2 Hypothesis -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Materials -- 3.2 Assembly of Prototype -- 4 Results -- 5 Discussion -- References -- Data Analysis and Mathematical Framework Towards an Effective Waste Collection Plan with a Good Understanding of Recycling by Singaporeans -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Problem Statement -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Flowchart of the Project Methodology -- 2.2 Elaboration of Certain Methodologies -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Results -- 3.2 Discussion -- 4 Conclusion and Future Works -- Appendix -- Appendix A: Recyclability Classifications -- Appendix B: Problematic Waste by Day and Location with No Significant Trend -- References -- Ex Vivo and Real Time Mapping of Gastric Cancer Using an Image-Guided Raman Spectroscopy Probe System -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Literature Review -- 1.3 Engineering Goals -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Materials Considerations -- 2.2 Prototyping Considerations -- 2.3 Data Processing -- 3 Results and Analysis -- 3.1 Optimal Height Between Grid and EGC Sample Based on Raman Interferences Considerations -- 3.2 Optimal Height Between Grid and EGC Sample Based on Considerations on Accuracy of Positions of the Map in Relation to the Actual Sample -- 3.3 Data Processing Using Python to Obtain Map.3.4 Applications of Algorithm to Real Gastric Cancer Raman Spectra -- 3.5 Mapping Results and Proof of Concept -- 4 Conclusion and Future Works -- Bibliography -- Neurocognitive Functioning and School Performance in Students with Special Educational Needs -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Dataset Used -- 2.2 t-Tests and ANOVA -- 2.3 Linear Regression -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Group Performance Across Cognitive Domains -- 3.2 Linear Regressions -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Optimization of Logic Gates for One-Step Detection of MicroRNAs via Split Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Split-LAMP) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Materials and Apparatus -- 2.2 Experimental Procedures -- 2.3 Risk Assessment -- 2.4 Data Analysis -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Systematic Optimization of Reagent Concentrations -- 3.2 ANDgate Is Dependent on [F2] and [B2] -- 3.3 Specificity of Split-LAMP System -- 3.4 Bayesian Optimization Introduces New Points in the Solution Space -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 LF in Excess Impedes Strand Invasion by F2 -- 4.2 Resolution of F2 Curves Decreases with Decreasing [B2] and Vice Versa -- 4.3 [B2] Is Inconsequential at High [B1c] -- 4.4 Nonspecific DNA Synthesis May Occur in Split-LAMP -- 4.5 Limitations of Bayesian Optimization Model -- 5 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Theoretical and Experimental Analysis into the Accuracy of the Rayleigh Disk -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Model -- 2.1 Finite Element Model -- 2.2 Analytic Model -- 3 Experiments -- 3.1 Experimental Setup -- 3.2 Parameter Influence -- 3.3 Standing Waves Exploration -- 4 Accuracy Analysis -- 4.1 Intensity Acquisition -- 4.2 Theoretical Accuracy Analysis -- 4.3 Accuracy Quantification via R2 Score -- 4.4 Parameter Variation Effects on Accuracy -- 5 Conclusion -- References.Exploring the Economic Viability of LoRaWAN Based Smart Water Meters for Sustainable Water Management.This book highlights the contemporary state of research in multidisciplinary areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Healthcare, and Business Technology. The accepted submissions to the 9th IRC Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (IRC-SET 2023) presented on 19 August 2023 are published in this conference proceedings. The papers presented here were shortlisted after extensive rounds of rigorous reviews by a panel of esteemed individuals who are pioneers and experts in their respective domains.ScienceCongressesScience500Lu JiqiangMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910799224203321Proceedings of the 9th IRC Conference on Science, Engineering, and Technology3872359UNINA