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Optimizing E-Payment Applications For Older Adults: User-Centered Solutions To Improve Security, Privacy, Usability, And Accessibility, Urvashi Kishnani Nov 2023

Optimizing E-Payment Applications For Older Adults: User-Centered Solutions To Improve Security, Privacy, Usability, And Accessibility, Urvashi Kishnani

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In an increasingly digital world, older adults are rapidly becoming a vital demographic in the realm of electronic financial transactions. It is imperative to address their unique needs and challenges to ensure their financial well-being. Older adults can be more vulnerable to various online threats, making security and privacy paramount. As they adapt to the digital age, understanding their specific privacy concerns and preferences is crucial for creating trustworthy e-payment systems. Moreover, enhancing the usability of e-payment applications for older adults promotes financial independence and inclusion, contributing to their overall quality of life. By focusing on these critical dimensions, we …


Hiking Trail Generation In Infinite Landscapes, Matthew Jensen Nov 2023

Hiking Trail Generation In Infinite Landscapes, Matthew Jensen

MS in Computer Science Project Reports

This project procedurally generates an infinite wilderness populated with deterministic hiking trails. Our approach recognizes that hiking trails depend on contextual information beyond the location of the path itself. To address this, we implemented a layered procedural system that orchestrates the generation process. This helps ensure the availability of contextual data at each stage. The first layer handles terrain generation, establishing the foundational landscape upon which trails will traverse. Subsequent layers handle point of interest identification and selection, trail network optimization through proximity graphs, and efficient pathfinding across the terrain. A notable feature of our approach is the deterministic nature …


Reducing Uncertainty In Sea-Level Rise Prediction: A Spatial-Variability-Aware Approach, Subhankar Ghosh, Shuai An, Arun Sharma, Jayant Gupta, Shashi Shekhar, Aneesh Subramanian Oct 2023

Reducing Uncertainty In Sea-Level Rise Prediction: A Spatial-Variability-Aware Approach, Subhankar Ghosh, Shuai An, Arun Sharma, Jayant Gupta, Shashi Shekhar, Aneesh Subramanian

I-GUIDE Forum

Given multi-model ensemble climate projections, the goal is to accurately and reliably predict future sea-level rise while lowering the uncertainty. This problem is important because sea-level rise affects millions of people in coastal communities and beyond due to climate change's impacts on polar ice sheets and the ocean. This problem is challenging due to spatial variability and unknowns such as possible tipping points (e.g., collapse of Greenland or West Antarctic ice-shelf), climate feedback loops (e.g., clouds, permafrost thawing), future policy decisions, and human actions. Most existing climate modeling approaches use the same set of weights globally, during either regression or …


Smart Homes And You: Iot Device Data Risks In An Ever-Changing World, Autumn Person Oct 2023

Smart Homes And You: Iot Device Data Risks In An Ever-Changing World, Autumn Person

Theses and Dissertations

Social media applications are increasingly seen as a national security threat and a cause for concern because they can be used to create user profiles on government personnel and on US citizens. These profiles could be used for big data and artificial intelligence purposes of interest to foreign governments. With the rise of big data and AI being used, foreign governments could use this data for a variety of purposes that can affect normal everyday citizens, not just high value personnel. IoT (Internet of Things) devices that the population uses everyday can also pose the same threat. These devices can …


Docker Technology For Small Scenario-Based Excercises In Cybersecurity, Zeinab Ahmed Oct 2023

Docker Technology For Small Scenario-Based Excercises In Cybersecurity, Zeinab Ahmed

Theses and Dissertations

This study aims to better prepare students for cybersecurity roles by providing practical tools that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. We investigate the role of small scenario-based exercises for students’ understanding of cybersecurity concepts. In particular, we assess the use of Docker technology to deliver training that includes a simple small scenario on html code injection. The effectiveness of scenario-based learning has long been defined and by using SBL, we are going to create hands-on activity that involves the fundamental topics in cybersecurity using Docker technology, allowing students to see the exploitation of the vulnerabilities and defense …


Ai Vs. Ai: Can Ai Detect Ai-Generated Images?, Samah S. Baraheem, Tam Van Nguyen Sep 2023

Ai Vs. Ai: Can Ai Detect Ai-Generated Images?, Samah S. Baraheem, Tam Van Nguyen

Computer Science Faculty Publications

The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models such as Generative Adversarial Net- works (GANs) has shown impressive success in image synthesis. Artificial GAN-based synthesized images have been widely spread over the Internet with the advancement in generating naturalistic and photo-realistic images. This might have the ability to improve content and media; however, it also constitutes a threat with regard to legitimacy, authenticity, and security. Moreover, implementing an automated system that is able to detect and recognize GAN-generated images is significant for image synthesis models as an evaluation tool, regardless of the input modality. To this end, we propose a framework …


A Cost-Based Dual Convnet-Attention Transfer Learning Model For Ecg Heartbeat Classification, Johnson Olanrewaju Victor, Xinying Chew, Khai Wah Khaw, Ming Ha Lee Sep 2023

A Cost-Based Dual Convnet-Attention Transfer Learning Model For Ecg Heartbeat Classification, Johnson Olanrewaju Victor, Xinying Chew, Khai Wah Khaw, Ming Ha Lee

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

The heart is a very crucial organ of the body. Concerted efforts are constantly put forward to provide adequate monitoring of the heart. A heart disorder is reported to cause a lot of hidden ailments resulting in numerous deaths. Early heart monitoring using an electrocardiogram (ECG) through the advancement of computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) systems is widely used. Meanwhile, the use of human reading of ECG results are faced with many challenges of inaccurate and unreliable interpretations. Over two decades, studies provided artificial intelligence (AI) technique using machine learning (ML) algorithms as a fast and reliable technique for ECG heartbeat classification. …


Multi-Label Classification With Deep Learning For Retail Recommendation, Zhi Yuan Poo, Choo Yee Ting, Yuen Peng Loh, Khairil Imran Ghauth Sep 2023

Multi-Label Classification With Deep Learning For Retail Recommendation, Zhi Yuan Poo, Choo Yee Ting, Yuen Peng Loh, Khairil Imran Ghauth

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Selecting the right retail business for a location is crucial for the success of a business because it determines the likelihood of favourable return on investment. One common approach used in retail recommendation is multi-class classification, where retail businesses are categorized into different classes or categories based on various features or attributes. Existing research in the field of retail recommendation has extensively proposed and evaluated different algorithms, techniques, and approaches for multi-class classification in the context of retail recommendation, however, limited work has been focusing on formulating retail recommendation as a multi-label problem. This is because in retail recommendation, one …


A Multi-Scale Feature Attention Image Recognition Algorithm, Xin Ming Yuan, Ang Ling Weay, Sellappan Palaniappan Sep 2023

A Multi-Scale Feature Attention Image Recognition Algorithm, Xin Ming Yuan, Ang Ling Weay, Sellappan Palaniappan

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

The success of image classification using small samples is contingent on neural network models' capability to derive image representations from the data. A proposed solution is a small-sample image classification system that leverages attention mechanisms and meta-learning to capture more comprehensive image information. Due to its ability to efficiently suppress irrelevant characteristics and accentuate pertinent ones, this technique may extract more robust multiscale features and enhance classification performance through meta-learning.In this paper, the effectiveness of the multi-scale attention network is verified on two datasets, namely, Mini-ImageNet and Tiered-ImageNet, and the accuracy of the method is 58.54% for 5-way 1shot and …


Impact Of Green Building Certification On The Rent Of Commercial Properties: A Review, Thebuwena Arachchige Chandana Hemantha Jayakody, Anthony Vaz Sep 2023

Impact Of Green Building Certification On The Rent Of Commercial Properties: A Review, Thebuwena Arachchige Chandana Hemantha Jayakody, Anthony Vaz

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

The world is currently facing two major problems, namely, increasing energy costs and global warming. As a result, it is crucial to take proactive measures to effectively address and mitigate the detrimental impacts arising from elevated energy costs, the pressing issue of global warming, and various types of environmental degradation. As a reaction, international organizations are advocating for the development of eco-friendly, sustainable, or green buildings as a strategy to reduce the harmful effects of the construction sector on the environment. While green development may entail higher costs for developers, it is imperative to evaluate the return on investment from …


The Assistance Of Eye Blink Detection For Two- Factor Authentication, Wei-Hoong Chuah, Siew-Chin Chong, Lee-Ying Chong Sep 2023

The Assistance Of Eye Blink Detection For Two- Factor Authentication, Wei-Hoong Chuah, Siew-Chin Chong, Lee-Ying Chong

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

This paper discusses the implementation of a blink detection method using 68 facial markers and the eye aspect ratio (EAR) to provide strong protection for access systems. It investigates the importance of 68 facial markers and explores how to use eye landmarks to calculate the eye aspect ratio. Access systems, which should have good security measures and be difficult to decipher, are typically safeguarded by passwords or multi-factor verification, such as passwords combined with facial recognition. However, these methods have inherent weaknesses, including the risk of shoulder surfing with passwords and the potential to be deceived by fake face images …


Traffic Impact Assessment System Using Yolov5 And Bytetrack, Jin Jie Ng, Kah Ong Michael Goh, Connie Tee Sep 2023

Traffic Impact Assessment System Using Yolov5 And Bytetrack, Jin Jie Ng, Kah Ong Michael Goh, Connie Tee

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Monitoring software for traffic is not too much in this era of digital. Even cheaper is decent traffic monitoring software. You can gauge the quality of the software. It should be possible to assess the code's performance outside of a test environment. The most useful metrics are frequently those that support the program's ability to fulfil business requirements. Therefore, this project is planning to develop a traffic assessment system. The main purpose of development is to improve heavy traffic in this country – Malaysia. This system includes function vehicle detection using YOLOv5, vehicle counting with a different type (such as …


Qr Food Ordering System With Data Analytics, Chee-Chun Wong, Lee- Ying Chong, Siew-Chin Chong, Check-Yee Law Sep 2023

Qr Food Ordering System With Data Analytics, Chee-Chun Wong, Lee- Ying Chong, Siew-Chin Chong, Check-Yee Law

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

As the epidemic starts to slow down and Malaysians are more confident about containing the outbreak with the norm of vaccination, diners have been aching to return to dining rooms, with many restaurants functioning at full capacity, but staffing is an entirely different story. As restaurateurs try to keep their businesses running at full speed and solve limited staff issues, there is only one solution: process automation. This paper aims to design a food ordering system that covers the benefits of automating the ordering process using the QR code and provides visualised insightful information based on the business data. Customers …


Dropout Prediction Model For College Students In Moocs Based On Weighted Multi-Feature And Svm, Zhang Yujiao, Ang Ling Weay, Shi Shaomin, Sellappan Palaniappan Sep 2023

Dropout Prediction Model For College Students In Moocs Based On Weighted Multi-Feature And Svm, Zhang Yujiao, Ang Ling Weay, Shi Shaomin, Sellappan Palaniappan

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, MOOCs have become a popular form of learning for college students. However, unlike traditional face-to-face courses, MOOCs offer little faculty supervision, which may result in students being insufficiently motivated to continue learning, ultimately leading to a high dropout rate. Consequently, the problem of high dropout rates in MOOCs requires urgent attention in MOOC research. Predicting dropout rates is the first step to address this problem, and MOOCs have a large amount of behavioral data that can be used for such predictions. Most existing models for predicting MOOC dropout based on behavioral data assign equal …


Predicting Travel Insurance Purchases In An Insurance Firm Through Machine Learning Methods After Covid-19, Shiuh Tong Lim, Joe Yee Yuan, Khai Wah Khaw, Xinying Chew Sep 2023

Predicting Travel Insurance Purchases In An Insurance Firm Through Machine Learning Methods After Covid-19, Shiuh Tong Lim, Joe Yee Yuan, Khai Wah Khaw, Xinying Chew

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Travel insurance serves as a crucial financial safeguard, offering coverage against unforeseen expenses and losses incurred during travel. With the advent of the proliferation of insurance types and the amplified demand for Covid-related coverage, insurance companies face the imperative task of accurately predicting customers’ likelihood to purchase insurance. This can assist the insurance providers in focusing on the most lucrative clients and boosting sales. By employing advanced machine learning techniques, this study aims to forecast the consumer segments most inclined to acquire travel insurance, allowing targeted strategies to be developed. A comprehensive analysis was carried out on a Kaggle dataset …


Building Cyber Resilience: Key Factors For Enhancing Organizational Cyber Security, Thavaselvi Munusamy, Touraj Khodadi Sep 2023

Building Cyber Resilience: Key Factors For Enhancing Organizational Cyber Security, Thavaselvi Munusamy, Touraj Khodadi

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

The increasingly pervasive influence of technology on a global scale, coupled with the accelerating pace of organizations operating in cyberspace, has intensified the need for adequate protection against the risks posed by cyber threats. This paper aims to identify cyber resilience management attributes that can enable organizations to sustain and continually adapt in the face of evolving cyber risks and threats. The researcher explores the intersections between cybersecurity and resilience by reviewing existing frameworks, models, studies, and surveys. This study establishes the attributes of resilience with the integration of resilience theory and security theory, along with their position in the …


Aira: An Intelligent Recommendation Agent Application For Movies, Ayesha Anees Zaveri, Ramsha Mashood, Sarama Shehmir, Misbah Parveen, Naveera Sami, Mobeen Nazar Sep 2023

Aira: An Intelligent Recommendation Agent Application For Movies, Ayesha Anees Zaveri, Ramsha Mashood, Sarama Shehmir, Misbah Parveen, Naveera Sami, Mobeen Nazar

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

An intelligent Recommendation App has been developed to assist caregivers. This project's primary objective is to assist parents in determining whether a particular movie/cartoon/drama is adequate for their children by providing ratings that will assist them in identifying age-appropriate content. This application will provide reliable evaluations, reviews, and recommendations to parents. Each rating and review are based on fundamental, essential child development principles. Intelligent Recommendation Agent aids families in making intelligent media selections. It provides the most extensive and reliable database of learning ratings, age recommendations, and content evaluations for films, television series, and dramas. In addition, there will be …


A Marker Free Visual-Based Home Rehabilitation Framework, Roy Kwang Yang Chang, Kok Swee Sim, Siong Hoe Lau Sep 2023

A Marker Free Visual-Based Home Rehabilitation Framework, Roy Kwang Yang Chang, Kok Swee Sim, Siong Hoe Lau

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Adhesive capsulitis or more commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a familiar occurrence for adults aged above 40 caused by the inflammation of the connective tissues surrounding the shoulder joint. There are different severity of adhesive capsulitis but patients afflicted with frozen shoulder typically will experience stiffness, severe pain, and reduced range of motion (ROM) for the shoulder. No matter the course of treatment being non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroid injections, which can help reduce the inflammation and reduce pain, in order to restore ROM for the afflicted shoulder joint, rehabilitation exercises need to be performed. Even without the …


Analysing Gamma Frequency Components In Eeg Signals: A Comprehensive Extraction Approach, Tanvir Hasib, Vijayakumar Vengadasalam Sep 2023

Analysing Gamma Frequency Components In Eeg Signals: A Comprehensive Extraction Approach, Tanvir Hasib, Vijayakumar Vengadasalam

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Gamma band activity is a high-frequency (30-100 Hz) oscillation of the electroencephalogram (EEG) that has been linked to a variety of cognitive processes including attention, memory and learning. However, extracting gamma band activity from EEG data can be challenging due to the relatively low signal-to-noise ratio of gamma band signals and the presence of other frequency bands such as beta and alpha. In this paper, we present a method for extracting gamma band activity from EEG data. We evaluated our method on a dataset of EEG data recorded from dyslexic patients. We found that our method was able to successfully …


Engaging Learning Experience: Enhancing Productivity Software Lessons With Screencast Videos, Usha Vellappan, Lim Liyen, Lim Su Yin Sep 2023

Engaging Learning Experience: Enhancing Productivity Software Lessons With Screencast Videos, Usha Vellappan, Lim Liyen, Lim Su Yin

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

The use of screencast videos can improve the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process, whether it is face-to-face or online. Screencast videos are digital resources that capture the computer screen and create an audio-visual experience, and they can be shared online to aid the learning process. It eliminates the need for educators to repeat information multiple times and creates an uninterrupted personalised learning environment for the students. This method of learning gives students a more personalised sense, as if they were given one-on-one guidance from the educator, with students having access to the educator and receiving immediate feedback during …


Enhancing Migraine Management System Through Weather Forecasting For A Better Daily Life, Wen-Xuan Ong, Sin-Ban Ho, Chuie-Hong Tan Sep 2023

Enhancing Migraine Management System Through Weather Forecasting For A Better Daily Life, Wen-Xuan Ong, Sin-Ban Ho, Chuie-Hong Tan

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

A migraine is a severe, throbbing, or pulsing headache that typically affects one side of the head. A migraine attack can be so painful that it interferes with daily activities and can last for hours or even days. Migraine is a common health issue that affects approximately 1 in every 5 women and 1 in every 15 men. Additionally, millions of people worldwide suffer from migraine attacks due to the inability to anticipate or adapt to their environment. In today's globalized world, mobile phones have become a necessity for the general public, enabling communication, internet shopping, food purchases, and even …


Workplace Preference Analytics Among Graduates, Sin-Yin Ong, Choo-Yee Ting, Hui-Ngo Goh, Albert Quek, Chin-Leei Cham Sep 2023

Workplace Preference Analytics Among Graduates, Sin-Yin Ong, Choo-Yee Ting, Hui-Ngo Goh, Albert Quek, Chin-Leei Cham

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Graduates often find themselves difficult to secure a job after completing their education at universities or colleges. In this light, researchers have proposed various solutions to address this challenge. However, most of the work has largely focused on academic profile and personality traits; very few have highlighted the importance of workplace location characteristics. To address this challenge, this study has employed feature selection and machine learning approach to help graduates identify desired company type and sector based on their preferences and preferred location. The data used in this study was obtained from the Ministry of Higher Education Graduates Tracer Study's …


Utilizing Fuzzy Algorithm For Understanding Emotional Intelligence On Individual Feedback, Elham Abdulwahab Anaam, Su-Cheng Haw, Kok-Why Ng, Palanichamy Naveen, Rasha Thabit Sep 2023

Utilizing Fuzzy Algorithm For Understanding Emotional Intelligence On Individual Feedback, Elham Abdulwahab Anaam, Su-Cheng Haw, Kok-Why Ng, Palanichamy Naveen, Rasha Thabit

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Although previous studies looked at how employees should seek assistance, the issue is the researchinvestigation into how behavioral intelligence affects employee satisfaction is limited. This study examines several significant usages and developments of fuzzy mental modelling. The primary objective of the current section is to provide an innovative technique for modelling an emotion-based acceleration of the compressor for individuals. Methodologies of experiential thinking postulate that our comprehension of facial emotional reactions depends significantly on facial behavior imitation and the reactions as opportunities. Considering the theoretical foundations of combined logical reasoning. In addition, the hypothesis of probability, it additionally is not …


Face And Facial Expressions Recognition System For Blind People Using Resnet50 Architecture And Cnn, Jia-Rou Lee, Kok-Why Ng, Yih-Jian Yoong Sep 2023

Face And Facial Expressions Recognition System For Blind People Using Resnet50 Architecture And Cnn, Jia-Rou Lee, Kok-Why Ng, Yih-Jian Yoong

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Many blind individuals have difficulties in recognizing people’s facial expression which may impact their social interaction. With the recognition, the blind individuals can accurately interpret and respond to the emotions. There is a lack in the existing application with the combination of face and facial expressions recognition. The blind individuals have to rely on multiple applications to accomplish the same task, making it difficult and time-consuming for them to use. The paper aims to recognize faces and facial expressions for blind individuals and provides feedback in real-time. Three face detection algorithms of Haar Cascade Classifier, Dlib, and RetinaFace are compared. …


Genregait: Gender Recognition Using Gait Features, Yue Fong Ti, Tee Connie, Michael Kah Ong Goh Sep 2023

Genregait: Gender Recognition Using Gait Features, Yue Fong Ti, Tee Connie, Michael Kah Ong Goh

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Gender recognition based on gait features has gained significant interest due to its wide range of applications in various fields. This paper proposes GenReGait, a robust method for gender recognition utilizing gait features. Gait, the unique walking pattern of individuals, contains distinct gender-specific characteristics, such as stride length, step frequency, and body posture, making it a promising modality for gender estimation. The proposed GenReGait method begins by extracting landmark positions on the human body using a human keypoint estimation technique. These landmarks serve as informative cues for estimating gender based on their spatial and temporal characteristics. However, environmental factors can …


Ensuring Privacy And Security On Banking Websites In Malaysia: A Cookies Scanner Solution, Yi Hong Tay, Shih Yin Ooi, Ying Han Pang, Ying Huey Gan, Sook Ling Lew Sep 2023

Ensuring Privacy And Security On Banking Websites In Malaysia: A Cookies Scanner Solution, Yi Hong Tay, Shih Yin Ooi, Ying Han Pang, Ying Huey Gan, Sook Ling Lew

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

In this new era of science and technology, data can be said to be an extremely valuable asset for individuals, corporations, and even countries. Different parties attempt to obtain users' data occasionally, and the collection of web cookies is a prominent example. When users use a computer network, their data will be saved by the web server as cookies, including their private information. As people with bad intentions obtain this information, they can use it to commit cybercrimes and cause losses to the information owners. Thus, cookies management is vital for web users to protect their data. This paper proposes …


Diversification And Fairness In Top-K Ranking Algorithms, Mahsa Asadi Aug 2023

Diversification And Fairness In Top-K Ranking Algorithms, Mahsa Asadi

Dissertations

Given a user query, the typical user interfaces, such as search engines and recommender systems, only allow a small number of results to be returned to the user. Hence, figuring out what would be the top-k results is an important task in information retrieval, as it helps to ensure that the most relevant results are presented to the user. There exists an extensive body of research that studies how to score the records and return top-k to the user. Moreover, there exists an extensive set of criteria that researchers identify to present the user with top-k results, and result diversification …


Integrating Traditional Cs Class Activities With Computing For Social Good, Ethics, And Communications And Leadership Skills, Renato Cortinovis, Devender Goyal, Luiz Fernando Capretz Aug 2023

Integrating Traditional Cs Class Activities With Computing For Social Good, Ethics, And Communications And Leadership Skills, Renato Cortinovis, Devender Goyal, Luiz Fernando Capretz

Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications

Software and information technologies are becoming increasingly integrated and pervasive in human society and range from automated decision making and social media and entertainment, to running critical social and physical infrastructures like government programs, utilities, and financial institutions. As a result, there is a growing awareness of the need to develop professionals who will harness these technologies in fair and inclusive ways and use them to address global issues like health, water management, poverty, and human rights. In this regard, many academic researchers have expressed the need to complement traditional teaching of CS technical skills with computer and information ethics …


Intrusion Detection: Machine Learning Techniques For Software Defined Networks, Jacob S. Rodriguez Aug 2023

Intrusion Detection: Machine Learning Techniques For Software Defined Networks, Jacob S. Rodriguez

Masters Theses

In recent years, software defined networking (SDN) has gained popularity as a novel approach towards network management and architecture. Compared to traditional network architectures, this software-based approach offers greater flexibility, programmability, and automation. However, despite the advantages of this system, there still remains the possibility that it could be compromised. As we continue to explore new approaches to network management, we must also develop new ways of protecting those systems from threats. Throughout this paper, I will describe and test a network intrusion detection system (NIDS), and how it can be implemented within a software defined network. This system will …


Verifying Empirical Predictive Modeling Of Societal Vulnerability To Hazardous Events: A Monte Carlo Experimental Approach, Yi Victor Wang, Seung Hee Kim, Menas C. Kafatos Aug 2023

Verifying Empirical Predictive Modeling Of Societal Vulnerability To Hazardous Events: A Monte Carlo Experimental Approach, Yi Victor Wang, Seung Hee Kim, Menas C. Kafatos

Institute for ECHO Articles and Research

With the emergence of large amounts of historical records on adverse impacts of hazardous events, empirical predictive modeling has been revived as a foundational paradigm for quantifying disaster vulnerability of societal systems. This paradigm models societal vulnerability to hazardous events as a vulnerability curve indicating an expected loss rate of a societal system with respect to a possible spectrum of intensity measure (IM) of an event. Although the empirical predictive models (EPMs) of societal vulnerability are calibrated on historical data, they should not be experimentally tested with data derived from field experiments on any societal system. Alternatively, in this paper, …