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Open Access ·Peer-reviewed·ISSN (Online): 2169-0103·ISSN (Print): 0252-2667

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Monthly Journal: Publishes theoretical and applied research on topics in information and optimization sciences.

Issues up to 2022 co-published with and available at:Taylor & Francis
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Special Issue

Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security

Volume 47, Issue 9-B·September 2026·17 articles

Articles

Open Access ·pp. i–viii·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Foreword of - Special Issue on - Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security

Piyush J Patel, Manish M Patel, Bibhabasu Mohanty

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-47-9-B-Foreword

In this paper: This special issue of the Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, features selected and peer-reviewed research contributions resulting from the International Conference on Artificial Intelli...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3371–3380·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Role of leadership and employee engagement in successful lean transformation in MSMEs : Evidence from India

Ashish Raiyani, Sunil Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2434

In this paper: Experience of lean transformation in Indian MSMEs shows that people-related factors matter more than technical ones for long-term improvement. This paper investigates how leadership behavior and emplo...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3393–3403·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Future use of artificial intelligence for SKU promotion in retail : Applications, perceptions, and strategic challenges

Justina Joseph, Chiragkumar B. Rathod

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2436

In this paper: The implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in retail promotional strategies marks a paradigm shift from mass marketing to granular, stock-keeping unit (SKU) level customization. AI-driven SKU...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3405–3414·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Strategic funding decisions and startup success : A multi-method empirical study of venture capital, angel investing, crowdfunding, and incubators in the Indian ecosystem

Chiragkumar B. Rathod, Sunil Patel, Chirag Rasikbhai Patel, Bhagvan M. Karnavat, Bhupinder Kumar

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2437

In this paper: This study examines how venture capital, angel investment, crowdfunding, and incubators influence revenue growth, market expansion, product-market fit, and startup survival in India’s rapidly evolving...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3415–3424·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

AI-powered predictive analytics framework for precision prognosis in liver cancer patients

Suman Mann, Sivanesan Bala Krishnan, Amit Kumar Goel, Prasun Chakrabarti, Akanksha Mahajan

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2438

In this paper: Liver cancer is one of the most deadly malignancies in the world with little survival opportunities. The conventional mathematical models of statistics do not have the ability to indicate intricate no...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3425–3433·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Examining trust, transparency and AI adoption on LinkedIn : Evidence from an extended UTAUT framework

Chiragkumar B. Rathod, Vinitkumar M. Mistri, Abhipsa Vagadia, Chirag Rasikbhai Patel, Bhagvan M. Karnavat

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2439

In this paper: This study examines how artificial intelligence (AI) features on LinkedIn—job matching, connection recommendations, and career suggestions—shape user satisfaction and engagement. Extending the Unified...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3435–3444·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Strategic application placement in fog computing through multi-objective meta-heuristic algorithm

Chintansinh Parmar, Ankur Goswami, Jinal Metha, Jayesh Mevada, Ochchhav Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2440

In this paper: Fog computing has emerged as a promising paradigm for meeting the low-latency, high-bandwidth needs of Smart City applications close to data sources. However, existing placement strategies often strug...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3445–3454·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Business utility perception of brand and promotion consultancies toward AI applications : An empirical study

Chiragkumar B. Rathod, Abhipsa Vagadia, Vinitkumar M. Mistri, Sunil Patel, Rohan Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2441

In this paper: AI is increasingly shaping the branding and promotional landscape for consultancy companies, and this study investigates how it impacts their operations. The study explores the impact of Artificial In...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3455–3462·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

AI-inspired business models for India’s EV ecosystem using simulation framework

Miteshkumar Babuji Thakor, Chirag Rasikbhai Patel, Hani Patel, Ronak R. Modi

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2442

In this paper: India’s EV transition is supported by policy, environmental concerns, and consumer acceptance. Investment decisions remain difficult due to uncertain charging demand and limited real-world data. The s...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3463–3472·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

AI-driven digital transformation in MSMEs : Modeling adoption, readiness, and implementation challenges

Ronak R. Modi, Parth M. Modi, Rajesh Patel, Chirag Rasikbhai Patel, Miteshkumar Babuji Thakor

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2443

In this paper: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve MSME efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. However, AI adoption among Indian MSMEs remains limited due to low awareness and implementation challenges....

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3473–3481·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Modeling AI-driven fintech adoption and microenterprise performance in India : An information systems perspective

Heema Patadiya, Ronak R. Modi

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2444

In this paper: AI is transforming FinTech by improving financial access and operational efficiency for micro-entrepreneurs. AI-enabled FinTech shows potential, but evidence on informal micro-business performance rem...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3483–3490·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

An efficient hybrid machine learning framework for wormhole detection in wireless sensor networks

Megha B. Patel, Manish M. Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2445

In this paper: Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are critical to IoT applications but remain highly vulnerable to wormhole attacks, which create covert tunnels between colluding attackers. This research proposes a hyb...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3491–3500·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

The role of robotics and automation in improving safety and efficiency in construction

Bhavinbhai G. Lakhani, Vikrant A. Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2446

In this paper: This study investigates how robotics and automation improve safety and efficiency in construction, focusing on semi-automated bricklaying robots. The research was conducted in 2025 and combines interv...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3501–3508·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Contemporary study on consumer preferences and financial determinants in the purchase of luxury IT products : Evidence from Ahmedabad

Chintan A. Joshi, Sunil Patel

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2447

In this paper: This study examines consumer preferences and financial considerations in purchasing luxury IT products in Ahmedabad. Questionnaire responses from 60 consumers were analysed using descriptive statistic...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3509–3519·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

Detailed predictive modeling of hospital readmission risk using a class-balanced machine learning approach

G. Siva Shanmugam, Akarsh Kunwar, M. Anbarasi, Ojas Nahta, Vrinda Kumar, Dhruv Jain

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2448

In this paper: Forecasting 30-day hospital readmission is a major concern in healthcare because of its financial cost and the missed opportunity to act early on high-risk patients. We highlight the accuracy trap inh...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 3521–3533·Vol. 47, Issue 9-BSep 2026

AI-driven advisory in insurance services : An experimental study on trust, transparency, and policy adoption

Chirag Rasikbhai Patel, Parimal R. Trivedi, Khushbuben Ravindrabhai Yadav, Bhagvan M. Karnavat

Published Online: 30 Sep 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2449

In this paper: Purpose: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance advisory services has transformed how insurers advise their customers; however, empirical comparisons of alternative configurations of ad...

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