Browsing KINDI Center for Computing Research by Publication Date
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Multi-moth flame optimization for solving the link prediction problem in complex networks
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Article)Providing a solution for the link prediction problem attracts several computer science fields and becomes a popular challenge in researches. This challenge is presented by introducing several approaches keen to provide the ... -
Systematic identification of threats in the cloud: A Survey
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)When a vulnerability is discovered in a system, some key questions often asked by the security analyst are what threat(s) does it pose, what attacks may exploit it, and which parts of the system it affects. Answers to those ... -
The simultaneous impact of EV charging and PV inverter reactive power on the hosting distribution system's performance: A case study in kuwait
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Recently, electric vehicles (EVs) have become an increasingly important topic in the field of sustainable transportation research, alongside distributed generation, reactive power compensation, charging optimization, and ... -
LocationSpark: In-memory Distributed Spatial Query Processing and Optimization
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)Due to the ubiquity of spatial data applications and the large amounts of spatial data that these applications generate and process, there is a pressing need for scalable spatial query processing. In this paper, we present ... -
A Practical Universal Consortium Blockchain Paradigm for Patient Data Portability on the Cloud Utilizing Delegated Identity Management
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a blockchain system that exploits the base modular features of the Hyperledger Fabric framework to allow for a new, patient-centric, practical data portability paradigm. The system empowers patients by ... -
Design and Implementation of a Threat-Specific Security Risk Assessment Tool
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Security threats posed to individual cloud computing clients vary depending on their specific security requirements. However, Cloud Providers apply generic security risk assessment approaches which result do not consider ... -
Performance Evaluation of No-Pairing ECC-Based KPABE on IoT Platforms
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Internet of Things (IoT) networks operating in lightweight resource-constrained devices have been growing constantly in a wide range of areas. Such networks collect sensitive information over time that represent the users' ... -
Smart energy usage and visualization based on micro-moments
( Springer Verlag , 2020 , Conference Paper)Due to global energy demands and overwhelming environmental dilemmas, exorbitant domestic energy usage is a colossal barrier towards energy efficiency. Tremendous research efforts have been poured into a plethora of methods ... -
Real-Time Scheduling for Electric Vehicles Charging/Discharging Using Reinforcement Learning
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)With the increase in Electric Vehicles (EVs) penetration, their charging needs form an additional burden on the grid. Thus, charging coordination is necessary for safe and efficient EV use. The scheduling of EVs is especially ... -
Traffic Analysis Attacks on Tor: A Survey
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)The Tor anonymity network is one of the most popular and widely used tools to protect the privacy of online users. Tor provides defenses against multiple adversarial activities aiming to identify or trace the users. Traffic ... -
Optimal sizing of a stand-alone hybrid PV-WT-BT system using artificial intelligence based technique
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Nowadays, conventional energy system is being replaced by renewable energy system. Especially, PV systems and wind energy systems are gaining much attention due to their future sustainability and eco-friendly nature. ... -
Qatar Green Schools Initiative: Energy Management System with Cost-Efficient and Lightweight Networked IoT
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)With the growing need of developing real-time energy management and automation systems, building energy efficiency is of large focus in recent research. In particular, school buildings require special attention to occupants' ... -
Optimizing Energy-Distortion Trade-off for Vital Signs Delivery in Mobile Health Applications
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Healthcare is considered a top priority worldwide, considering the swift increase in the number of chronic patients who require continuous monitoring. This motivates the researchers to develop scalable remote health ... -
Proportionally fair approach for tor's circuits scheduling
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)The number of users adopting Tor to protect their online privacy is increasing rapidly. With a limited number of volunteered relays in the network, the number of clients' connections sharing the same relays is increasing ... -
Intrusion Detection System for Healthcare Systems Using Medical and Network Data: A Comparison Study
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Article)Introducing IoT systems to healthcare applications has made it possible to remotely monitor patients' information and provide proper diagnostics whenever needed. However, providing high-security features that guarantee the ... -
A formal model-based testing framework for validating an IoT solution for blockchain-based vehicles communication
( SciTePress , 2020 , Conference Paper)The emergence of embedded and connected smart technologies, systems, and devices has enabled the concept of smart cities by connecting every "thing" to the Internet and in particular in transportation through the Internet ... -
Adopting formal verification and model-based testing techniques for validating a blockchain-based healthcare records sharing system
( SciTePress , 2020 , Conference Paper)The Electronic Health Records (EHR) sharing system is the modern tool for delivering efficient healthcare to patients. Its functions include tracking of therapies, monitoring of the treatment effectiveness, prediction of ... -
Blockchain technology for healthcare: Enhancing shared electronic health record interoperability and integrity
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)The Electronic Health Records (EHR) sharing system is the state of art for delivering healthcare. The tools within the system can predict outcomes during the patient's lifetime, monitor how effective are treatments, track ... -
Policy specification and verification for blockchain and smart contracts in 5G networks
( Korean Institute of Communications Information Sciences , 2020 , Article)Blockchain offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation in financial transactions. A whole new world of opportunities for banking, lending, insurance, money transfer, investments, and stock markets awaits. However, ... -
Lightweight KPABE Architecture Enabled in Mesh Networked Resource-Constrained IoT Devices
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Internet of Things (IoT) environments are widely employed in industrial applications including intelligent transportation systems, healthcare systems, and building energy management systems. For such environments of highly ...