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Efficient Dynamic Phishing Safeguard system using neural boost phishing protection
Get PDFThe instance of privacy and security have reached the point where they cannot be ignored. There has been a rise in data breaches and fraud, particularly in banks, healthcare, and government sectors. In today's world, many organizations offer their security specialists bug report programs
that help them find the flaws in the applications. The breach of data on its own doesn't constitute a
threat or attack. Cyber-attacks allow cyberpunks to gain access to machines and networks and steal financial data and esoteric information as a result of a data breach. In this context, this paper proposes an innovative approach to help users to avoid online subterfuge by implementing a Dynamic
Phishing Safeguard System (DPSS) using neural boost phishing protection algorithm that focuses
on phishing, fraud, and optimizes the problem of data breaches. Dynamic phishing safeguard utilizes 30 different features to predict whether or not a website is a phishing website. In addition, the neural boost phishing protection algorithm uses an Anti-Phishing Neural Algorithm (APNA) and
an Anti-Phishing Boosting Algorithm (APBA) to generate output that is mapped to various other components, such as IP finder, geolocation, and location mapper, in order to pinpoint the location of vulnerable sites that the user can view, which makes the system more secure. The system also
offers a website blocker, and a tracker auditor to give the user the authority to control the system.
Based on the results, the anti-phishing neural algorithm achieved an accuracy level of 97.10%, while
the anti-phishing boosting algorithm yielded 97.82%. According to the evaluation results, Dynamic
phishing safeguard systems tend to perform better than other models in terms of uniform resource
locator detection and security
The relationship between physical exercise, depressed mood, and strength of craving in drug misuse. Utilizing a group exercise intervention.
Get PDFThis study employed a mixed methods design to explore whether physical exercise influenced depressed mood and craving in people, who are undergoing therapy for drug misuse. Ninety participants who attended therapeutic communities, took part in this study, and were separated into control and intervention groups. Participants in the intervention group were involved in group exercise on a weekly basis for a period of three months. All participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory and the Obsessive-Compulsive Drug Use Scale three times (pre, post, post 2). In addition, 26 participants were interviewed about their experiences with exercise. The quantitative data was analysed using Pearson Correlations, MANOVA, and T-TESTS. The qualitative data was assessed using thematic analysis.
The present study is characterized by conflicting results between quantitative and qualitative methodology. The main reasons for this discrepancy are the differences before the start of the study between the two groups. On one hand, quantitative results indicated that there were no differences between the two groups after the intervention of physical exercise on depressed mood and craving. They also indicated that the two groups seemed to differ prior the intervention of physical exercise. On the other hand, qualitative results indicated that physical exercise helped participants in the intervention group to improve their depressed mood, reduce their drug cravings, and adapt better in the therapeutic community. Additionally, physical exercise helped participants in the intervention group enhance other psychological elements such as group cohesion, better body image perceptions, and improved their confidence. Finally, intervention group participants’ subjective experiences of the usefulness of physical exercise, reveal a strong argument that physical exercise can be used as a therapeutic tool in drug addiction treatment.
A primary discovery of the present study that was found by both quantitative and qualitative results, is the relationship between depressed mood, and craving, regardless of the intervention of physical exercise. This is a major finding as it will allow future research to better explore the different elements around the relationship between depressed mood and craving and can contribute in the generation of future hypotheses
An international validation of the Bolton Unistride Scale (BUSS) of tenacity.
Get PDFAcademic success at University is increasingly believed to be a combination of personal characteristics like grit, resilience, strength-use, self-control, mind-set and wellbeing. The authors have developed a short 12-item measure of tenacity, the Bolton Uni-Stride Scale (BUSS) which incorporates these elements. Previous work in the UK had established the reliability and validity of the BUSS. The present paper reports the findings of an International validation of BUSS across 30 countries (n = 1043). Participants completed the BUSS alongside other recognised scales. Factor analysis revealed an almost identical two-factor solution to previous work and the reliability and validity of the scale were supported using an international sample. The authors recommend however that the scale be used as a single score combining all 12 items. In the light of this, the authors suggest that the BUSS will be a useful measure to incorporate in studies of academic attainment
Developing social entrepreneurial skills in students: an interim progress report
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Entrepreneurship and change understanding entrepreneurialism as a driver of transformation
No full textThis book offers novel and contemporary thinking of entrepreneurship and change. It espouses the distinct but reciprocal nature of both concepts to unravel high levels of transformation, both in terms of social structures and social relations, inherent in new venture creation. It provides insights from a theoretical, educational, and industrial context with emphasis on holistic approaches to change. Each chapter illuminates distinct elements of the entrepreneurial landscape and the importance of learning, creativity and innovation as tools for practice and knowledge management. This book is an essential resource for practitioners, researchers, and policy makers because it provides new outlooks and dimensions on the transformational powers of entrepreneurship and change
Psychological skills training and perfectionism: a single subject multiple baseline study
Get PDFPsychological skills training (PST) is a common and effective form of support provided by sport psychologists. Nevertheless, its use in helping support athletes with perfectionism and some of the problematic issues they can face is unknown. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of PST in reducing perfectionistic cognitions and improving emotion experiences in athletes. Using a single-subject multiple baseline research design, we recruited five national level basketball players (M = 21.8 years) based on their concerns over mistakes (a key dimension of perfectionistic concerns). All participants received eight, one-to-one PST sessions over a four-week period. Participants completed self-report measures of perfectionistic cognitions, cognitive appraisals, pre-competition emotions, and performance satisfaction on a weekly basis, before, during, and after the intervention, as well as three-months later. Results suggested that PST improved at least some of the cognitive appraisals, pre-competition emotions and performance satisfaction in most participants. Minimal changes were observed for perfectionistic cognitions. The findings support the general use of PST but other interventions may be required to reduce perfectionistic cognitions
Strength and deformation characteristics of carbon fibre reinforced composite wrapped aluminium foam beams
Get PDFSandwich structures fabricated from an aluminium skinned foam enclosed within a carbon fibre reinforced composite structure have the potential application for high-performance on- and off-road automotive vehicles. The deformations and failure of these types of structures are presented, and results indicate that the application of aluminium face sheets with aluminium foam (AF) aids to prevent the delamination of the outer layers of carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP). The load carrying capacity has been increased by utilising a manufacturing method to maintain the adhesion between the core and the skins until the failure stage is reached. The core shear and de-bonded issue associated with this type of sandwich structure can be addressed by this manufacture method. The peak average flexure load capacity of an aluminium foam sandwich structure (AFSS) with a completely wrapped around CFRP skin was 2800 N with a mass of 191 g. This compares favourably with previously used AFSS without the skins, which had a peak average load of 600 N and a mass of 125 g. An initial finite element model for comparison purposes has been developed to represent the structure’s behaviour and predict the associated failure loads. It is proposed that CFRP wrapped around AFSS enhances the structural performance without significant weight gain
Management and prediction of navigation of industrial robots based on neural network
Get PDFIn the past, a robotic arm needed to be taught to carry out certain tasks, such as selecting
a single object type from a fixed location and orientation. Neural networks have autonomous
abilities that are being deployed to aid the development of robots and also improve their navigation
accuracy. Maximizing the potentials of neural network as shown in this study enhances the
positioning and movement targets of industrial robots. The study adopted an architecture called
XBNet (Extremely Boosted Neural Network) trained using a unique optimization approach
(Boosted Gradient Descent for Tabular Data (BGDTD) that improves both its interpretability and
performance. Based on the analysis of the simulations, the result demonstrates accuracy and
precision. The study would contribute significantly to the advancement of robotics and its
efficiency
Using a living educational theory to combine the educational influences of ICT and STEAM in the classroom
Get PDFStrategic frameworks for managing lean construction on megaprojects; towards global integrated delivery and corporate governance
Get PDFBuilt environment encounters substantial risk and challenges in its evolution towards
sustainable development. International businesses and multinational engineering
organisations face global connectivity challenges between business units, especially
during the outbreak of novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), which has
profoundly disrupted the construction industry throughout the world. That raises the
need to manage global connectivity as a main strategic goal of multinational
organisations. Therefore, the research aim is to develop strategic frameworks for
managing risk, challenges, and integration of lean construction (LC) and integrated
project delivery (IPD) on construction megaprojects (CMPs) towards the global
integrated delivery (GID) transformative initiatives and corporate governance in
multinational organisations. The scope of the study mainly focuses on CMPs and
multinational architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) organisations.
The following research objectives (ROs) was set out in fulfilling the study’s aim: (1)
To appraise influence of partnering agreements associated with BIM adoption on
stakeholder’s behaviour. (2) To critically assess critical success factors (CSFs) for
adoption BIM and LC practices. (3) To critically assess barriers to integrating BIM
and LC practices. (4) To critically analyse and develop frameworks for the
interactions between BIM and LC. (5) To critically appraise barriers to integrating LC
and IPD towards the GID global initiatives. (6) To develop a competency framework
that integrate LC and IPD, and critically appraise key drivers (KDs) to integrating LC
and IPD towards FOW global initiatives. (7) To develop frameworks for managing
risk and challenges of integrating LC and IPD towards the GID transformative
initiatives and corporate governance.
Research objectives were achieved via adoption of ‘mixed research methods’ involving a two-stage quantitative and qualitative research approach. This included
the adoption of an in-depth review of extant literature, pilot studies, Delphi surveys,
questionnaires surveys, semi-structured interviews and focus group techniques, and
the use of several statistical analysis tools such as descriptive and inferential statistics
and structural equation modelling (SEM). The qualitative research methodology
consists of a literature review to assess challenges to integrate LeanIPD&GID on
CMPs. In addition, there is an assessment of conceptualisation of LeanIPD&GID and
GID strategy placements, development of LeanIPD&GID integration framework, and
future of work (FOW) global initiatives with multiple validations. The thesis is
presented in manuscript format. The analysis involved semi-structured interviews and
focus group techniques. Stage two consisted of questionnaire survey that shaped the
foundation of analysis and findings of 190 respondents from 23 countries with an
extensive cosmopolitan experience of megaprojects in construction. The survey
examined a set of 20 challenges to integrate LeanIPD&GID on CMPs resulting from a
detailed analysis of extant literature after validation. Descriptive and inferential
statistical tests were exploited for data analysis and percentage score analysis.
The research findings involved conceptualisation of LeanIPD&GID principles,
proposed GID strategy placements, frameworks for managing challenges of
LeanIPD&GID transformative initiatives and corporate governance, FOW global
initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs). It concluded that the most
significant challenges to integrate of LeanIPD&GID on CMPs are ‘lack of
governmental incentives, policies, regulations or legal frameworks,’ ‘lack of client’s
awareness and IPD experience amongst key stakeholders,’ ‘lack of organisation’s
senior-management and client’s commitment to IPD approaches,’ ‘resistance of
industry to change from traditional procurement to IPD,’ and ‘lack of integrated synergies between LC, IPD working towards LeanIPD&GID.’ Awareness of building
BIM in the MENA region is higher than LC, and LC awareness is higher than IPD
knowledge. While BIM adoption in the MENA region is higher than LC, LC is still
taking its first steps, and IPD has little implementation. LeanBIM is slightly
integrated, while LeanIPD integration is almost not present.
The research findings, conclusions and recommendations provide proposed
frameworks for implementation, KPIs, and GID strategy placements for
LeanIPD&GID transformative initiatives and corporate governance to integrate
LeanIPD&GID on CMPs and FOW global initiatives. This will allow project key
stakeholders to place emphasis on managing LeanIPD&GID challenges identified in
this research and commence GID strategies. The study has provided effective
practical strategies for enhancing integration of LeanIPD&GID transformative
initiatives on CMPs and corporate governance