Adaptive optimization framework for multimodal software defect prediction using reinforcement learning
*Shikha GautamCorresponding authorShikha.gautam@poornima.orgSchool of Computer EngineeringPoornima UniversityJaipur, Rajasthan, 302022, IndiaView full profile → , Ajay Khuntetadean.fce@poornima.edu.inSchool of Computer EngineeringPoornima UniversityJaipur, Rajasthan, 302022, IndiaView full profile → , Debolina Ghoshdebolina442@gmail.comDepartment of Information TechnologyManipal UniversityJaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 05 Mar 2025
- Published Online:
- 31 Oct 2025
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-2162
- Pages:
- 2351–2362
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