Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function with serious consequences. In developing countries, healthcare professionals use clinical documentation to track patient information. These data are used to predict the development of cardiac arrest. We published a dataset through open access to advance the research domain. While using this dataset, our work revolved around generating and utilizing synthetic data by harnessing the potential of synthetic data vaults. We conducted a series of experiments by employing state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques. These experiments aimed to assess the performance of our developed predictive model in identifying the likelihood of developing cardiac arrest. This approach was effective in identifying the risk of cardiac arrest in in-patients, even in the absence of electronic medical recording systems. The study evaluated 112 patients who had been transferred from the emergency treatment unit to the cardiac medical ward. The developed model achieved 96% accuracy in predicting the risk of developing cardiac arrest. In conclusion, our study showcased the potential of leveraging clinical documentation and synthetic data to create robust predictive models for cardiac arrest. The outcome of this effort could provide valuable insights and tools for healthcare professionals to preemptively address this critical medical condition.
18 September 2024 in IETI Transactions on Data Analysis and Forecasting (ITDAF)
Web sockets (WS) have revolutionized real-time online communication by enabling twoway communication channels using a single transmission control protocol (TCP) connection, significantly enhancing the user experience in web applications. However, this advancement has also presented certain security challenges that need to be addressed in order to ensure secure and reliable communication. This review paper delves into the security aspects of WSs, analyzing and contrasting various tactics and methodologies proposed for securing WS connections. By conducting a thorough analysis of notable study contributions dating back to 2015, we have found common vulnerabilities and risks, such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site web socket hijacking (CSWSH), and man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of several security measures, including confirmation, encryption, and different anomaly detection algorithms. Further, this study scrutinizes the deficiencies and constraints that have been shown in these study initiatives, placing emphasis on areas that require further examination. The main objective of our comprehensive examination is to build a robust foundation for future studies on WS security, promoting the development of more resilient and impervious live communication networks.
31 December 2018 in Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
Combines the ideas of both Aho-Corasick and Boyer-Moore string matching algorithms. Aho-Corasick algorithm is known as the fastest exact multiple string matching algorithm with utilises a shift based approach in handling mismatches in the matching phase to obtain a usually sub linear time analysis has not yet been reported in the literature. In this formally explain empirical results reported elsewhere for exact and limited tolerance string matching. Performance analysis model permits 'complete' exploration of the solution space of models developed here could be useful for other researchers to application domains. The analysis method can be extended to cover Aho-Corasick and other string matching algorithms
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting 8-13% of reproductive-aged women, presenting varied symptoms including irregular cycles, hyperandrogenism, and potential infertility. Early detection remains challenging due to heterogeneous presentation and overlapping symptoms with normal puberty. In this study, we address enhanced early detection of PCOS through multi-omics and clinical data fusion with a custom domain adaptation strategy. Our approach is motivated by the challenges of integrating heterogeneous datasets ranging from transcriptomics to clinical into a unified predictive model.