Journal Vol – 21 No – 5, May 2026

EVALUATING SEMINARS: A LOGISTIC APPROACH

Authors:

G. Kumar, E. J. LalithKumar, A.Vincent Raja

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00001

Abstract:

This study explores the application of logistic regression in analyzing binary outcomes within a randomized block design framework. Specifically, it focuses on a binary variable representing seminar evaluations, which can cause two outcomes: “useful” (success) or “not useful” (failure). Logistic regression, as developed by Cox (1972), is utilized to model the probability of a successful outcome based on various predictor variables associated with different treatment groups. This study's main goal is to evaluate the variables that affect seminar success in a variety of research scholar groups. Data for this study were collected during the 2023-24 academic year, where expert evaluations were gathered to understand their perceptions of the seminar's value. The logistic regression model's relevance is assessed using the likelihood ratio test as the decision rule in the study. The findings show significant differences in the evaluations of research scholars, revealing key insights into the factors that affect perceived seminar effectiveness. These results underscore the utility of logistic regression as a valuable analytical tool in educational assessments and provide implications for enhancing future seminar designs.

Keywords:

Logistic regression,binary outcomes,seminar evaluation,likelihood ratio test.,

References:

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A FREQUENCY-AWARE CNN–VISION TRANSFORMER WITH ADAPTIVE MULTI-STREAM FEATURE FUSION AND UNCERTAINTY ESTIMATION FOR EEG SEIZURE DETECTION

Authors:

Sachin Chawla, Rajeev Ranjan, Yogendra Narayan

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00002

Abstract:

Objective: Automated seizure detection from scalp electroencephalography(EEG) remains challenging because EEG signals are non-stationary, noisy, highly imbalanced, and vary substantially across patients. This study aimed to develop a robust deep learning framework for seizure detection under clinically relevant, leakage-controlled evaluation settings. Methods: We proposed a frequency-aware CNN–Vision Transformer (FA-CNNViT) framework integrating deterministic dataset harmonization, subject-wise leakage-controlled cross-validation, split-specific preprocessing, and post-split window generation. The model combines convolutional encoding for local morphological features with transformer-based modeling of long-range dependencies. An adaptive multi-stream feature fusion module was used to preserve temporal, spectral, and spatial information. Asymmetric focal loss addressed class imbalance, and Monte Carlo dropout was used to estimate predictive uncertainty. Results: On the CHB-MIT dataset, FA-CNNViT achieved 99.13% accuracy, 99.10% sensitivity, 99.47% specificity, 99.55% F1-score, and 99.74% ROC-AUC. In the cross-subject setting on the Turkish EEG dataset, it achieved 89.98% accuracy, 87.41% sensitivity, 88.61% specificity, 87.44% F1- score, and 88.79% ROC-AUC. Conclusion: The proposed framework achieved strong subject-wise performance and competitive cross-subject performance under a leakage-controlled evaluation protocol. Further refinement of false-positive control and prospective validation is needed before real-time clinical deployment.

Keywords:

Epileptic seizure detection,Electroencephalography (EEG) signals,Convolutional Neural Network,Vision Transformer,Adaptive Multi-Stream Feature Fusion,

References:

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III. Ein Shoka, Athar A., et al. "EEG seizure detection: concepts, techniques, challenges, and future trends." Multimedia tools and applications 82.27 (2023): 42021-42051. 10.1007/s11042-023-15052-2
IV. Feng, Lufeng, et al. "A multi-view neural framework with attention for epileptic seizure classification." Journal of Neural Engineering 23.1 (2026): 016018. 10.1088/1741-2552/ae33f8
V. Guhdar, Mohammed, Ramadhan J. Mstafa, and Abdulhakeem O. Mohammed. "A multimodal temporal attention network for seizure classification via one-dimensional convolutional neural architecture." Biomedical Signal Processing and Control 112 (2026): 108495. 10.1016/j.bspc.2025.108495
VI. Islam, Md Rabiul, et al. "Epileptic seizure focus detection from interictal electroencephalogram: a survey." Cognitive neurodynamics 17.1 (2023): 1-23. 10.1007/s11571-022-09816-z
VII. Kashefi Amiri, Homa, Masoud Zarei, and Mohammad Reza Daliri. "Epileptic seizure detection from electroencephalogram signals based on 1D CNN-LSTM deep learning model using discrete wavelet transform." Scientific Reports 15.1 (2025): 32820. 10.1038/s41598-025-18479-9
VIII. Kode, Hepseeba, Khaled Elleithy, and Laiali Almazaydeh. "Epileptic seizure detection in EEG signals using machine learning and deep learning techniques." IEEE access 12 (2024): 80657-80668. 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3409581
IX. Lebal, Abdelhamid, Abdelouahab Moussaoui, and Abdelmounaam Rezgui. "Epilepsy-Net: attention-based 1D-inception network model for epilepsy detection using one-channel and multi-channel EEG signals." Multimedia tools and applications 82.11 (2023): 17391-17413. 10.1007/s11042-022-13947-0
X. Li, Qi, Wei Cao, and Anyuan Zhang. "Multi-stream feature fusion of vision transformer and CNN for precise epileptic seizure detection from EEG signals." Journal of Translational Medicine 23.1 (2025): 871. 10.1186/s12967-025-06862-z
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XII. Luo, Weitao, et al. "EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface: Fundamentals, Methods, Applications, and Challenges." IEEE Internet of Things Journal (2025). 10.1109/JIOT.2025.3625060
XIII. Ma, Mengnan, et al. "Research on epileptic EEG recognition based on improved residual networks of 1-D CNN and indRNN." BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 21.Suppl 2 (2021): 100. 10.1186/s12911-021-01438-5
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XVI. Salini, G. Indu, I. Sowmy, and T. K. Sreeja. "FrAdadelta-CSA: Fractional Adadelta Chameleon Swarm Algorithm-based feature selection with SpikeGoogle-DenseNet for epileptic seizure detection." Computational Biology and Chemistry 119 (2025): 108550. 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2025.108550
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XX. Sunaryono, Dwi, Riyanarto Sarno, and Joko Siswantoro. "Gradient boosting machines fusion for automatic epilepsy detection from EEG signals based on wavelet features." Journal of King Saud University-Computer and Information Sciences 34.10 (2022): 9591-9607. 10.1016/j.jksuci.2021.11.015
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XXII. Tawhid, Md Nurul Ahad, Siuly Siuly, and Tianning Li. "A convolutional long short-term memory-based neural network for epilepsy detection from EEG." IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 71 (2022): 1-11. 10.1109/TIM.2022.3217515
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HIERARCHICAL TRUST-ORIENTED BROKER FEDERATION WITH FINE-GRAINED SECURITY ENFORCEMENT FOR SECURE AND ELASTIC MQTT ARCHITECTURES

Authors:

Snowlin Preethi Janani, J. Immanuel JohnRaja, P. Getzi Jeba Leelipushpam

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00003

Abstract:

The rapid proliferation of large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) systems has imposed stringent requirements on Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) infrastructures for scalability, security, and trust management. This research proposes a Hierarchical Trust-Oriented Broker Federation (HTBF) framework with fine-grained security enforcement to enable secure and elastic MQTT architectures across distributed edge–cloud environments. The proposed architecture organizes MQTT brokers into a three-tier hierarchy (edge, regional, and core layers), where inter-broker communication is governed by a dynamic trust evaluation model based on behavioral reliability, authentication success rate, and traffic anomaly scores. A lightweight trust computation function based on a discounted Bayesian state-space model enables real-time trust adaptation with negligible computational overhead (<2.1 ms per update). Fine-grained security policies are enforced using Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) combined with topic-level authorization, enabling per-client, per-topic, and per-payload security decisions. Experimental evaluation was conducted on a federated testbed comprising 30 brokers and 10,000 concurrent MQTT clients, deployed across edge and cloud nodes. Results demonstrate that the proposed HTBF model achieves a 43.7% reduction in unauthorized message propagation, a 31.2% improvement in broker resilience under coordinated attack scenarios, and a 27.5% decrease in average message latency compared to flat broker federation. Under high-load conditions (100,000 messages/s), the system maintained a throughput of 92,400 messages/s, with an average end-to-end latency of 18.6 ms and packet loss below 0.8%. Additionally, trust-based routing reduced malicious broker participation by 48.3%, significantly improving overall system reliability.

Keywords:

Hierarchical broker federation,Message Queuing Telemetry Transport,Trust management,Attribute-Based Access Control,IoT,Broker trust evaluation,,Access control policies,Message routing,Distributed systems security.,

References:

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IV. Allaga, Hamza, Mohamed Biniz, and Abderrazak Farchane. “MQTTEEB-D: A high-fidelity benchmark for real-time MQTT anomaly detection using machine learning techniques.” Ad Hoc Networks (2025): 104062. 10.1016/j.adhoc.2025.104062
V. Alqazzaz, Ali. “SecuFL-IoT: an adaptive privacy-preserving federated learning framework for anomaly detection in smart industrial networks.” Scientific Reports (2026). 10.1109/ICISS67859.2026.11453976
VI. Azzedin, Farag, and Turki Alhazmi. “Secure data distribution architecture in IoT using MQTT.” Applied Sciences 13.4 (2023): 2515. 10.3390/app13042515
VII. Chen, Ran, et al. “Blockchain-based MQTT communication access control scheme for the Internet of Things.” Second International Conference on Electronic Information Technology (EIT 2023). Vol. 12719. SPIE, 2023. 10.1117/12.2685781
VIII. Dhokane, Nilima Tatyasaheb, et al. “S-MQTT: A Secure MQTT Protocol with Merkle Tree Authentication and AES Encryption for IoT Communication Systems.” Ingenierie des Systemes d'Information 30.8 (2025): 1963. 10.18280/isi.300803
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10.1109/HealthCom60686.2025.11343673
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DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF A HIGH-EFFICIENCY CRESCENT-SHAPED MICROSTRIP ANTENNA FOR MULTIBAND WIRELESS AND RF ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEMS

Authors:

Hawraa Hussain Jabor Zamil, Haider TH. Salim ALRikabi

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00004

Abstract:

This paper presents the design, simulation, fabrication, and experimental validation of an etched crescent-shaped microstrip patch antenna for compact multiband wireless communication and radio frequency energy harvesting (RFEH) applications. Through a systematic design evolution process, six antenna configurations are investigated. Two of these were fabricated. Design 5 represents the optimum configuration and exhibits the best overall electromagnetic performance among all investigated designs. It achieves excellent impedance matching with a minimum fabricated reflection coefficient of (-31 dB, -20dB, and -30dB) at (1.9, 4.2, and 5.2) GHz, respectively, and VSWR close to 1. This design demonstrates a peak gain of approximately 5.1 dBi and very high radiation and total efficiencies exceeding 93%, indicating efficient power transfer and low loss despite the use of an FR-4 substrate with dimensions of 60 × 40 × 1.6 mm³, employing a partial ground plane and a 50-? microstrip feed line. The final etched configuration (Design 6) is fabricated on a low-cost FR-4. The system uses a dual-band operating frequency for testing, with -20 decibel reflection coefficients between 1.90 and 5.10 gigahertz and over 80% radiation efficiency; the highest realized gain is approximately 4.70 dBi and exhibits nearly omnidirectional radiation characteristics. Design number five was able to achieve superior performance in all performance categories when compared to four other designs, making it the best candidate to provide a low-profile and cost-effective antenna for compact multiband wireless and RF energy harvesting systems. The results of all tests conducted on the proposed antenna show similar performance characteristics between simulated and tested, with only minor differences attributable to manufacturing tolerances or the measurement being performed. Based on current information, the proposed antenna has proven to provide a viable solution for future low-cost compact and efficient multiband Wireless and RF Energy Harvesting Systems.

Keywords:

crescent-shaped antenna,microstrip patch antenna,etched radiator,multiband antenna,RF energy harvesting,antenna fabrication,measurement,VNA,return loss.,

References:

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ON ANTI-FUZZY IMPLICATIVE AND ANTI-FUZZY SUB-IMPLICATIVE IDEALS IN Z-ALGEBRAS

Authors:

SVB Subrahmanyeswara Rao, T. Srinivasa Rao, M. Sowjanya, Raffi Mohammed, Naga Bhaskar C

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00005

Abstract:

This paper presents a comprehensive examination of anti-fuzzy implicative and anti-fuzzy sub-implicative ideals in Z-algebras. Drawing from recent advances in algebraic fuzzy logic, we investigate the fundamental properties, structural relationships, and applications of these novel ideal concepts. We establish the interrelationships between fuzzy Z-ideals, fuzzy implicative ideals, and their anti-fuzzy counterparts, demonstrating that anti-fuzzy structures provide complementary frameworks for modelling uncertainty in non-associative algebraic systems. Key theoretical results include characterization theorems, preservation properties under homomorphisms, and conditions for equivalence between different ideal classes. Crucially, we provide formal derivations showing that the implicative condition implies the medial condition using Z-algebra axioms, and we verify the well-definedness of the supremum-based image construction under surjective homomorphisms. This research contributes to the broader understanding of how fuzzy and anti-fuzzy methodologies can coexist in abstract algebra to address limitations in classical ideal theory.

Keywords:

Z-algebras,fuzzy ideals,anti-fuzzy ideals,implicative ideals,medial condition,fuzzy logic,algebraic uncertainty,homomorphisms,

References:

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ADITYA ROUTE ROVER: A LOW-COST AND EFFICIENT IOT-BASED BUS MONITORING SYSTEM

Authors:

Venkata Lalitha Narla, R. V. V. Krishna, Peruri Pavani, MD. Abdul Azeez Khan, A. Sravanthi Peddinti

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00006

Abstract:

Aditya Route Rover: Low-Cost and Efficient Bus Monitoring System is an integrated system that offers real-time monitoring of college buses with emphasis on the safety of the students and the efficiency of the buses. The proposed system is a combination of GPS technology and face recognition, which is used to continually monitor the position of the bus and students on board. Processing of captured digital images and video frames is used to extract facial features for real-time student recognition. The GPS module can be relied on to give the correct location of the students, and the face recognition module will help to monitor students securely and reliably. An onboard controller processes the collected information from the sensors and communicates to a central server, where it is accessed and managed in real-time. The system increases transparency in the transportation of college students for safety, and it offers reassurance to parents. The proposed system can be deployed in academic transportation because of its low-cost structure and scalable architecture

Keywords:

GPS module,Face Recognition,Raspberry Pi,Real-time monitoring,College Bus,Smart Transportation.,

References:

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PRODUCTION FORECAST IN MSME USING MACROECONOMIC INPUT – AN ANFIS MODEL

Authors:

Sushanta Sengupta, Chinmoy Jana

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00007

Abstract:

Over the past few decades, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as a dynamic and vibrant component of the economy of India. A pivotal role is being played by MSMEs to generate noteworthy prospects in employment with relatively lower capital investment compared to large industries, while also contributing to the development of rural and underdeveloped areas. Macroeconomics plays a central role in understanding the dynamics of national and global economies by analyzing aggregate indicators such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product), inflation, unemployment, and interest rates. This research attempts to predict the MSME production based on the Macroeconomic fuzzy input variables using the ANFIS (Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference) model. The time series data, such as GDP Per Capita (at constant price), Repo Rate, CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio), and CPI (Consumer Price Index), are considered as macroeconomic input variables, and the output variable is MSME Production (at constant price) for the last 20 years. The paper compares the actual value of MSME production with the ANFIS outcome and the prediction accuracy of the output variable between the same membership function (MF) usage for all the input variables and different MF usage of the input variables, with a linear output MF being observed. The prediction accuracy obtained in the latter case overcomes the prediction accuracy of the former. Accurate prediction of MSME production volume using macroeconomic variables helps policymakers envision industrial activity and design sensible fiscal and monetary measures to alleviate growth and support the MSME sector.

Keywords:

ANFIS,MSME,GDP,CRR,Repo Rate,CPI,

References:

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A HIGH STEP-UP COUPLED INDUCTOR DC-DC CONVERTER FOR GRID CONNECTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Authors:

Biswamoy Pal, Milan Sasmal, Partha Das, Anik Kar, Shib Sankar Saha Sudip Das

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00008

Abstract:

This paper presents a coupled inductor-based high-gain DC-DC converter. The proposed topology achieves high step-up conversion and reduced voltage stress of the switch and output diode. The leakage energy is recycled effectively to improve converter efficiency. Moreover, huge turn-off voltage spikes of the switch caused by the leakage inductor are completely eliminated. Besides, all the diodes, except the output diode, turn off softly, eliminating the reverse recovery problem. The operating principle of the converter in continuous conduction mode (CCM) is presented. The voltage gain characteristics, CCM-DCM boundary operation, and parameter design guidelines have been elaborated. A comparison analysis with similar converters has also been presented. Finally, the theoretical analysis has been verified through a simulation study in orcad pspice software. The simulation results are found to be in close agreement with the theoretical calculations.

Keywords:

Boost converter,continuous conduction mode (CCM),coupled Inductor,discontinuous conduction mode (DCM),solar photovoltaic (SPV),zero current switching (ZCS).,

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IMPACT OF TUMOUR GRADE AND INDIVIDUAL HETEROGENEITY ON BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL: A RELATIVE TIME TO EVENT INDEX-FRAILTY APPROACH

Authors:

Selvam N., Lakshmanan Babu, Shaik Fayaz Ahamed, Ponnuraja Chinnaiyan

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00009

Abstract:

Background: Breast cancer survival is influenced by multiple clinical and pathological factors, and appropriate modelling is required to obtain reliable prognostic estimates while accounting for unobserved heterogeneity. Methodology: A population-based retrospective survival analysis was conducted among women diagnosed with primary breast cancer. Survival time from diagnosis to death or event was analysed using proportional hazards (PH) and accelerated failure time (AFT) models across multiple parametric distributions. Shared gamma frailty models were fitted at the age-group level to account for unobserved heterogeneity. Results: Higher tumour grade and lymph node ratio (LNR) were the strongest predictors of poor survival. Compared with grade 1 tumours, grade 3 tumours were associated with substantially shorter survival times (time ratio ?0.55 – 0.59) and increased hazard (hazard ratio ?1.8 - 1.9). Patients with LNR > 0.68 experienced markedly earlier events (time ratio ? 0.33 – 0.38) and higher hazard (hazard ratio ? 3.1). Advanced age showed the largest adverse effect, with patients older than 78.5 years experiencing events approximately three to four times earlier (time ratio ? 0.26 – 0.29). Hormone receptor-negative tumours were associated with reduced survival (time ratio ? 0.71 – 0.86). Flexible AFT models, particularly the generalized gamma distribution, demonstrated superior fit. Frailty modelling revealed moderate unobserved heterogeneity (?? 0.30), with attenuation of effect sizes but preserved inference. Conclusion: Key prognostic factors for breast cancer survival remained robust across modelling frameworks and after accounting for unobserved heterogeneity. The combined use of PH, AFT, and frailty models provides clinically interpretable and reliable survival estimates

Keywords:

Survival analysis,Cox model,Frailty model,Breast cancer,Tumour grade,Heterogeneity,

References:

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CENTURY PROJECTION OF BANGLADESH’S POPULATION: GROWTH PATTERNS AND IMMIGRATION EFFECTS

Authors:

Nasrin Nahar Rimu, Md. Antajul, Islam, Rezaul Karim, Nasir Uddin, Sanjida Akter, Mst. Halima Binte Mukul, Adham Abhi, Sharmin Sultana, Pinakee Dey

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00010

Abstract:

This paper will consider the demographic trend of Bangladesh using population data from 1975 to 2020 in 5-year blocks and annual immigration data from 2000 to 2020, and extrapolating the data to 2100. Several growth models were used to represent nonlinear growth trends and measure the extent to which the post-2000 immigration has changed the demographic momentum. The findings indicate that there is a long-term population growth moving to a slower yet consistent increase with immigration as a secondary source of acceleration, especially in urban areas. It is estimated that with the combined effect of natural growth and ongoing immigration, Bangladesh may be at the borderline of having a much higher population density by the year 2100, with the strain on urban infrastructure, labor markets, and resource systems. The combined view gives a better glimpse of the relationship between internal growth and external inflows in the development of future demographics in the country.

Keywords:

Demographic trend,Immigration data,Growth models,Long-term population,Future demographics,

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HYBRID DECISION-MAKING IN FLOW SHOP SCHEDULING: CONTRASTING BB AND NEH WITH INTERVAL VALUED INTUITIONISTIC FUZZY DATA

Authors:

Rajvinder Kaur, Deepak Gupta, Sonia Goel

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00011

Abstract:

Scheduling problems represent a core challenge in the efficient management of industrial and service operations. Due to their structural complexity and significant practical relevance in both manufacturing and service sectors, Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Problems (HFSSPs) are widely recognized as NP-hard. Scheduling in contemporary manufacturing and production systems sometimes entails ambiguous and uncertain information, rendering classical deterministic methods less efficacious. This work presents a novel comparative analysis of the exact method Branch and Bound (BB) and heuristic algorithm Nawaz, Enscore, and Ham (NEH) for addressing the hybrid flow shop scheduling problem (HFSSP), where processing times are articulated via Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IVIFS). A ranking and scoring algorithm is utilised to convert IVIFS data into computationally manageable values, facilitating integration with BB and NEH methodologies. The results offer valuable insights for scheduling in uncertain and imprecise production environments, demonstrating how hybrid decision-making strategies that combine exact and heuristic methods can lead to more effective solutions.

Keywords:

Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets,Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling,Score Function,Makespan,

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GRAPH-BASED SYMPTOM CENTRALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH NETWORKS: A NOVEL APPROACH WITH THE DYNAMIC WEIGHTED CENTRALITY IN HYSTERETIC SYMPTOM NETWORKS (DWCHSN) ALGORITHM

Authors:

Pharsana Parveen M., Stanis Arul Mary A.

DOI NO:

https://doi.org/10.26782/jmcms.2026.05.00012

Abstract:

This study addresses a significant gap in mental health research by developing a computational algorithm that goes beyond existing traditional symptom analysis. Instead of treating mental health symptoms as isolated phenomena, we created a methodology that captures their complex interconnected nature. We developed the Dynamic Weighted Centrality Hysteresis Symptoms Network Algorithm (DWCHSN), which applies concepts in network science to mental health symptomology. The DWCHSN algorithm effectively detects and ranks symptoms based on their centrality and influence that collectively capture how symptoms activate, spread, self-reinforce, persist, and respond to intervention within the network. This helps clinicians in setting treatment priorities by identifying the symptoms that are important catalysts. Our algorithm connects theoretical psychopathology models with clinical practice, unlike conventional diagnostic frameworks that list symptoms without considering their relationships.

Keywords:

Graph-Theoretic Modeling,Dynamic Centrality,Symptom Networks,Mental Health,Hysteresis,

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