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Authors: Shekar Vollem

Abstract: Modern digital platforms require infrastructure that can scale dynamically, recover quickly from failures, and operate with minimal operational overhead while supporting rapidly changing workloads. Traditional infrastructure models often require significant manual configuration and capacity planning, which can limit scalability and increase operational complexity. Serverless computing has emerged as a promising cloud computing paradigm that abstracts infrastructure management from developers, allowing applications to run in environments where the cloud provider automatically handles resource provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and fault tolerance. In serverless architectures, developers deploy small, stateless functions or services that are executed in response to events such as API requests, database updates, or messaging events. This event-driven execution model enables systems to scale automatically according to workload demand, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently without manual intervention. Cloud platforms such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions provide built-in mechanisms for automatic scaling, load balancing, and fault recovery, which contribute to high system availability. This article examines deployment strategies for building high-availability platforms using serverless architectures, focusing on how distributed cloud services can support reliable and scalable application infrastructures. The study analyzes architectural models that combine event-driven processing patterns, stateless computing components, and distributed service orchestration to achieve resilient system designs. It also explores how serverless frameworks integrate capabilities such as auto-scaling, multi-region redundancy, and managed infrastructure services to ensure continuous system availability even under fluctuating workloads or infrastructure failures.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19219568

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Authors: Chaitanya Khandbahale, Mohammad Junaid Shaikh, Arnav Raut, Darshan Sonar, Professor Kalyani Pawar

Abstract: Smart agriculture has emerged as a key solution to address critical challenges in traditional farming, including inefficient irrigation, excessive resource usage, delayed disease detection, and limited accessibility to modern technologies, especially in rural areas. The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has enabled data- driven decision-making, real-time monitoring, and automation in agricultural practices. This survey presents a comprehensive review of IoT- and AI-based smart agriculture systems reported in recent literature. Various system architectures, sensing technologies, communication methods, and AI techniques used for irrigation control, crop health monitoring, disease detection, and yield prediction are analyzed and compared. The survey also examines connectivity models, including internet- dependent and offline solutions, power management approaches such as solar-based systems, and user-access mechanisms like mobile applications, SMS alerts, and voice interfaces. Key challenges related to cost, scalability, data reliability, and rural deployment are discussed. Finally, the paper identifies existing research gaps and outlines future directions for developing affordable, scalable, and intelligent smart farming solutions, providing design insights for next- generation agricultural monitoring systems.

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Authors: Mrs. P. Valarmathi, S.Abilesh, K.Karthick, T.Manoj

Abstract: In the current digital health ecosystem, users often rely on multiple fragmented applications for food tracking, nutrition analysis, and fitness planning, leading to poor user experience, limited personalization, and reduced adherence. This project proposes an AI-Powered Smart Diet and Workout Assistant, a unified web-based platform that integrates diet planning, calorie tracking, recipe generation, and workout recommendations into a single, personalized system. Users securely register, set health goals, and receive tailored plans based on their profiles, with AI-driven food recognition from images or text inputs, nutritional estimation, and deep learning models for diverse cuisines. Built with HTML/CSS/JS frontend, Node.js backend, MongoDB, and TensorFlow, it features progress dashboards, quizzes, and motivational tools. The system enhances engagement, consistency, and long-term health outcomes by minimizing app fragmentation and delivering intelligent, interactive fitness support.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19216771

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Authors: Thenmozhi P, Abarna M, Mahalakshmi D, Malini S

Abstract: Hybrid and nearshore outsourcing models are widely used to balance cost efficiency, talent availability, and operational flexibility, but they face challenges such as time-zone misalignment, uneven workload distribution, and limited performance monitoring. Traditional project management tools rely on static coordination and lack intelligent decision-making. This work proposes a smart platform based on an agentic AI-driven multi-agent architecture to manage distributed teams. The system decomposes project goals into tasks and assigns them using expertise, time-zone compatibility, and historical data. Specialized AI agents handle scheduling, performance prediction, and risk assessment. Built on an event-driven architecture, the platform enables real-time synchronization and continuous learning. Results show improved task allocation, early risk detection, and enhanced productivity compared to traditional approaches.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19216630

 

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Authors: Haseja Monika, Rathod Nidhi, Prof. Harkishan Gohil

Abstract: Software maintenance is one of the most cost-intensive phases in the software development lifecycle. A prevalent and paradoxical phenomenon — wherein the act of fixing a defect inadvertently introduces one or more new defects — significantly undermines software quality and reliability. These newly introduced defects, commonly termed regression bugs or fix-inducing changes, account for a substantial portion of post-release failures. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the causes, patterns, and mitigation strategies associated with bug-fix- induced regressions. We examine the theoretical foundations of software coupling and co-change dependencies, analyze empirical studies across open-source and industrial codebases, and survey state-of-the-art techniques including regression test selection, change impact analysis, automated patch validation, and AI-assisted code review. Our review identifies that insufficient test coverage, poor change impact analysis, high code coupling, and developer cognitive overload are the primary contributors to regression introduction. We further discuss the role of technical debt and architectural erosion in amplifying this phenomenon.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19215822

 

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Authors: Shekar Vollem

Abstract: Modern distributed computing environments support critical digital services but frequently encounter operational instability caused by complex interdependencies, infrastructure failures, and delayed incident response. These challenges highlight the need for intelligent infrastructure systems capable of identifying anomalies early and initiating automated corrective actions without human intervention. This study investigates the development of an autonomous self healing infrastructure framework that integrates predictive monitoring with intelligent automation to strengthen reliability, resilience, and operational continuity across distributed computing platforms. The research addresses the problem of reactive infrastructure management by proposing a proactive model that continuously analyzes operational telemetry, predicts potential system failures, and triggers automated remediation workflows. A mixed methodological approach is adopted, combining quantitative analysis of system performance metrics with qualitative evaluation of automation effectiveness in simulated distributed infrastructure environments. Predictive models analyze infrastructure signals such as resource utilization patterns, system logs, and service latency to detect early indicators of degradation, while automation components coordinate corrective responses including resource reconfiguration, service restart, and workload redistribution. Experimental observations indicate that the proposed framework significantly reduces incident response time, improves system availability, and enhances infrastructure stability during abnormal operating conditions. The findings demonstrate the strategic value of predictive automation in enabling autonomous infrastructure operations and minimizing manual intervention. This research contributes to the advancement of resilient infrastructure engineering by providing a scalable framework that supports proactive infrastructure management and strengthens reliability across complex distributed computing ecosystems.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19208689

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Authors: Shekar Vollem

Abstract: Enterprise cloud applications are increasingly required to support rapid software delivery, continuous updates, and highly reliable deployment cycles in order to meet the growing demands of digital transformation, global scalability, and user expectations for uninterrupted services. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines have emerged as critical infrastructure components that enable automated building, testing, and deployment of applications in modern DevOps environments. These pipelines integrate development, testing, and operational workflows, allowing software changes to be validated and deployed in a consistent and repeatable manner. However, large-scale enterprise systems face significant challenges in optimizing CI/CD pipelines due to complex application architectures, distributed development teams, microservice dependencies, heterogeneous cloud infrastructures, and stringent compliance or security requirements. Inefficient pipelines can introduce bottlenecks in build processes, increase testing overhead, and slow down deployment cycles, thereby affecting overall software delivery performance. This paper explores strategies for optimizing CI/CD pipelines in enterprise cloud environments, focusing on automation frameworks, pipeline orchestration mechanisms, intelligent test management, infrastructure-as-code practices, and scalable deployment models that support cloud-native architectures. By analyzing existing research studies, DevOps methodologies, and industry practices, the study highlights architectural patterns, deployment pipeline designs, and continuous engineering principles that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of software delivery systems. The findings demonstrate that optimized CI/CD pipelines significantly improve release velocity, enable faster feedback loops for developers, reduce operational risks associated with manual deployments, and support scalable cloud-native application development while maintaining high standards of software quality and system stability.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19208630

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Authors: Dr. Saroj Agarwal, Sumit Sharma, Tanmay Kumawat, Vikas Bansal

 

Abstract: Traditional attendance monitoring systems rely heavily on manual processes or contact-based biometric solutions, which often lead to inefficiencies, proxy attendance, and lack of real-time behavioural insights [7]. Recent advancements in computer vision [5] have introduced facial recognition-based attendance systems; however, most existing solutions focus only on identity verification and fail to analyze participant engagement or emotional response during sessions [6]. This paper presents a comprehensive review and analysis of an integrated Facial Attendance and Sentiment Tracking System (FASTER), which combines real-time face detection [1], facial recognition using LBPH [2] and SVM classifiers [3], and expression-based sentiment monitoring [6] within a lightweight client-server architecture. Unlike previous systems that utilize either attendance automation or emotion detection independently, the proposed approach integrates both functionalities using OpenCV-based face detection [8], machine learning classifiers, and real-time data logging mechanisms. The system emphasizes low computational overhead, offline ca- pability, and user-friendly GUI-based interaction, making it suit- able for educational and organizational environments. Through comparative analysis with existing research, this study identifies key limitations in prior work and highlights the novelty of a unified attendance and sentiment-aware monitoring framework.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19207818

 

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Authors: Deepa M P

Abstract: In the digital era, data is considered a valuable asset for organizations and industries. Database Management Systems (DBMS) provide a systematic way to store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently. With the rapid growth of technology, DBMS has become essential in integrating operations across various sectors. From banking transactions to healthcare records and e-commerce platforms, databases play a crucial role in ensuring seamless functionality and decision-making. Database Management Systems (DBMS) have become a fundamental component in modern digital infrastructure, enabling efficient storage, retrieval, and management of data across diverse sectors. This paper explores the role of DBMS as a core technology integrating multiple domains such as banking, healthcare, education, e-commerce, and government systems. It highlights how databases ensure data consistency, security, and scalability while supporting real-time applications. The study also examines emerging trends such as cloud databases, AI integration, and distributed systems. The findings demonstrate that DBMS acts as a unifying backbone, driving digital transformation and improving operational efficiency across sectors.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19207441

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Authors: Aditi Gaur

Abstract: Workplace harassment and gender inequality continue to be persistent challenges in urban institutions despite increasing female participation in the workforce and the presence of legal safeguards. This paper examines the nature, forms, and impact of workplace harassment on women employees in urban public institutions. It also explores how structural inequalities, patriarchal norms, and organizational culture contribute to gender-based discrimination. Drawing on sociological theories and existing literature, the study highlights the gap between policy and practice, particularly in the implementation of laws such as the POSH Act. The paper concludes that while urban institutions offer better employment opportunities, they also reproduce gender inequalities through subtle and overt mechanisms. Policy recommendations are provided to promote safe and inclusive workplaces.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19205342

 

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