1st Edition

Emerging Challenges and Research Frontiers in Digital Transformation

Edited By Saurabh Pratap Singh Rathore, Vir Narayan Copyright 2027
640 Pages
by CRC Press

640 Pages
by CRC Press

This volume brings together peer-reviewed research presented at the International Conference on Emerging Challenges and Research Frontiers in Digital Transformation (ICECRF 2026), held at Vikrant University, Gwalior, India. Organized around the focused theme of digital transformation and its emerging research frontiers, the book critically examines how technologies such as Artificial... Read more

Analyzing the Accuracy and Convergence of Machine Learning Approaches in Nonlinear PDE Solvers
Anoop John Sam, Jaya Kushwah

AI -Driven Green Support System for Sustainability and Responsible Innovation
Prangya Prachi Samantaray, Sanmati Jain, Arati Pradhan

AI-Driven Business Process Reengineering Platform for Urban Home-Based Businesses (UHBB) Using Social Media Analytics and Use-Case Driven System
Divya Joshi

Review of methods for estimating the battery status of Electric Vehicles: Part I: SOC estimation
Pragati P. Bhapkar, Dr. Nikhil J. Rathod, Dr. Hari Narayan Kudal

Fake Image Detection Using a Hybrid Deep Learning Approach Based on XEN-FusionNet
Bijay Subba, Samjana Rai, Dipak Khawas, Manga Hang Limboo, Rahul Shah

Plastic Detection Using Image Processing a Machine Learning Approach
Jeevesh Rai, Yaso Hang Rai, Pramod Limboo, Somang Subba, Rahul Shah

Green Hospitals as a Model for Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Puspita Gupta

ECHO-GRIEF PARAPHRASER: AI-Generated Tone Paraphrasing as a Transitional Grief Tool
Neelotpal Dey

Federated Cognitive Parliament: A Democratic Framework for Agentic Decision-Making over Data
Satyanarayana Asundi, Sarat Piridi, Chaitanya Bharat Dadi, Srinivas Kamineni, Nataraja Kumar Koduri

OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR QUERY PROCESSING IN DISTRIBUTED BIG DATA ENVIRONMENTS
Nitin Namdev, Sanmati Kumar Jain

Hybrid Attention Vision Transformer Framework for Cost Efficient Cloud Resource Allocation and Load Balancing
Pandi Prabha S., A. Rengarajan

A Survey on Current Trends in Machine Translation Models for Arabic to English Translation
Ayesha Akhtar

An Integrated Approach for Climate Risk Assessment of Infrastructure Combining Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, Bayesian Models, Fuzzy Logic, and Deep Learning Techniques
Shaikh Tausif Gulam Haqqani, Manoj Sharma

Integrating task, leadership and political competence into toxic leadership
Rutuja Vedpathak, Vikesh Gupta

Adaptive Learning in Sikkim: An AI–Based approach to Virtual Education
Rahul Shah, Bindhiya Rai

Study towards Design and Development of Machine Translation from Sanskrit to Hindi
Namrata Raghuwanshi, Shashank Swami, Rajesh Kumar Chakrawarti

Edge-Aware Predictive Maintenance of Railway Infrastructure Using a Hierarchical Graph Intelligence Framework Built on Hyper-Topological and Manifold-Guided Learning Process
Dnyaneshwari Chudaman Patil, Jaya Kushwah

Design of an Intelligent Bio Adaptive Validation and Optimization Pipeline for Parametric Joint Design: From Spectral Morphometrics to Digital Twin Driven Implementation Operations
Rajendra L. Bharambe, Sandeep Kumar Yadav

Design of an Intelligent Five-Stage Zero-Knowledge Proof Synthesis and Deployment Framework for Lightweight Cryptographic Assurance in Wearable IoT Systems
Minal Y Chaudhari, SK Jain

UNDERSTANDING CYBORG LITERATURE: AN ENLIGHTENMENT OF TRANSHUMAN AND POSTHUMAN
Patanjali Banerjee

A Bibliometric Analysis of Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Trustworthy System Development (1968-2024)
M. Goyal, D. Singh

Design of an Iterative Meta-Learning–Driven Diagnostic Intelligence Framework for Rare Diseases Using Novel Multimodal Geometry, Bayesian Episode Synthesis, and Clinician-Guided Optimizations
Sapana Ananda Fegade, Sanmati Kumar Jain, Chetan Chaudhari

Design of Data Analytics Model for Health Care Surveillance Systems Using Machine Learning Techniques
Krishna Patidar

A Robust Image Security Framework Based on Chaotic Dynamics and Deep Learning Models
Dileep Singh Rajput, Shashank Swami, Sandeep K. Tiwari

Dynamic Fusion and Domain-Invariant Feature Learning for Object Detection in Complex Weather Environments
Surjeet Singh Parihar, Surbhit Shukla, Shashank Swami

Design of an Intelligence Pipeline for Blood-Cancer Prognosis: Integrating Multi-Omics Reconciliation, Trajectory Consistency Modelling, Clinical Calibration, Drift-Aware Surveillance, and Reinforcement Integration Operations
Minakshee Bari, Shashank Swami, Chetan Chaudhari

Design and Implementation of FourCropNet: A CNN Based Framework for Efficient Multi-Crop Disease Detection
Siddharth S. Mandwade, Ashish S. Kale, Varanasi Aruna

Clinically Actionable Explainable Artificial Intelligence: A Risk-Aware Framework for Translating Model Explanations into Medical Decisions
Ankita Kurle, Rupali Jain, Kamal Kumar Sethi

A Review of Adaptive Image Encryption Schemes Utilizing Optimized Chaotic Systems and Deep Learning Models
Dileep Singh Rajput, Shashank Swami

Evaluation of the dynamic response of a reinforced concrete structure built on an inclined surface
Shaikh Mohd. Kasheef, Manoj Sharma

Design of An Iterative Deep Learning and Decision-Optimization Framework for Robust Grape Leaf Disease Detection and Precision Viticulture Management Process
Chandrakant Kisan Rane, Sanmati Kumar Jain, Chetan Vasant Chaudhar

Refinement of Inventory Policy for Perishable Item under Combined Effect of Inflation, Limited storage and Hybrid Backlogging Function
Ranu Yadav, Jaya Kushwah

In vitro evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of Aegle marmelos extracts against pathogenic microorganisms
Geeta Gurjar, Divya Sachan, Devendra Kumar

Real Time Driver Drowsiness Detection and Alert System Using Arduino and Python
Amit Yadav, Prakhar Shrivastava, Sonu Prajapati, Prakash Joshi

PDE-Based (Partial Differential Equation) Models for Understanding Information Flow in Deep Neural Networks
Jyoti Arya, Rajeev Kumar

"Fitness and Wellness in Physical Education, Sports, and Health Science": A Comprehensive Review
Ashok Hanumant Deokar

Enhanced Human Disease Diagnosis through Feature Engineering and ML-Based Predictive Optimisation
Aarti Patidar

AI BASED: CROP RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM
Prabhat Kumar Nishad, Pawanesh Singh Kushwaha, Vishesh Singh, Vishesh Kumar

Impact of the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence on Job Satisfaction and Employee Well-being with Mediating Effect of Entrepreneurial Style of Leadership in Private Sector in India
Shivraj Singh Rawat, Manisha Semwal

Predicting Stress-Induced Cardiovascular Events in Healthy Individuals Using Integrated Multimodal Non-Invasive Biosignals
Archana Liladhar Rane, Tushar M Patil

Density Based Intelligent Traffic Signal Control Using Machine Learning and Computer Vision
Swaraj Singh, Ritik Verma, Ritika Chaudhary, Raj Aryan Singh

A Vision-Language Transformer Framework for Visual Question Answering in Medical Imaging
Mariyam Ejaz Maniyar, Tushar M Patil

Effect of Different Flow Arrangements on the Performance of Concentric Tube Evacuated Tube Collector
Shefali Thakur, Ashish Paul, Neeti Sharma

Policing Federalism in the Digital Age: Constitutional Design, State Autonomy and Democratic Accountability
Khushboo Rupani

Emotional Intelligent Leadership and Employee Retention in Indian Organizations During Digital Transformation
Vishnusankarw KJ

Artificial Intelligence and Perinatal Mental Health - A Systematic Review
Anupa Devi Kairy, Deepika Chamoli Shahi, Vikesh Chandra Gupta

Understanding the Barriers to Healthcare Access in Rural Tripura: A Comprehensive Analysis
Sarmistha Dasgupta, Rahul Kushwah

Parental involvement and career decision self-efficacy among Indian adolescents
Deepak Kumar

Blockchain-Powered Pension Framework for Transparent Disbursal
Dhramandra Sharma, Monika Saxena

DYNAMIC TASK SCHEDULING FOR RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION IN SMART CITY INTERNET OF THINGS NETWORKS
Shailendra K Tiwari, Sandeep K Tiwari

Blockchain Driven Digital Identity for Faculty Reputation Across Institutions
Harsh Dubey, Dhramandra Sharma, Sandeep K Tiwari, Shashank Swami

AI Adoption and Its Role in Enhancing Employee Psychological Safety and Innovative Behavior
Vinod Patel, Parulkumari Bhati, Priyanka Sikarwar, Poonamben Pravinbhai Radadiya, Abhishek Singhal, Maharshi Thaker

An Automated Age Estimation Framework Using ResNet-Based Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
Priyanka Kaushik, Jaswant Kumar Khatik, Abhishek Tripathi, Aryan Mekde

Federated Learning: Architectures, Challenges, and Applications in Distribute Machine Learning Intelligence
Rachna Rathore, Bhawesh Kumawat, Mohammed Ismail Iqbal, Shashank Shekhar, Ketki Patel

Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Smart Task Automation System Using Artificial Intelligence
Shailendra Sikarwar, Jaswant Kumar Khatik, Shival Dubey, Shashank Shekhar, Aman Joshi

Machine Learning-Based Detection of Wheat Crop Diseases for Precision Agriculture
Madhuri Sharma, Atul Kumar Mishra, Hasan Aarzoo, Ishit Jain

Low Artificial Intelligence-Driven Chord Recognition and Music Analysis System
Priyanka Kaushik, Bhawesh Kumawat, Arvind Singh Rawat, Soumya Shukla

Early Disease Detection in Medical Imaging Using Deep Learning Techniques
Shailendra Sikarwar, Vaibhav Dave, Mahim Raj Gupta, Payal Gosai

Real-Time Sign Language Recognition Using OpenCV and Pre-Trained Deep Learning Models
Rachna Rathore, Vishal Trivedi, Ankur Kohli, Anshika Tyagi

A Hybrid 2D-3D Deep Learning Framework with Size-Aware Attention for Multi-Task Pulmonary Nodule Detection and Segmentation in CT Images
Shailendra Sikarwar, Mohd. Farman Ali, Maad M. Mijwil, Ketki Patel

Privacy-Preserving Healthcare Diagnostics: A Comparative Study of Horizontal and Vertical Federated Learning Approaches
Rachna Rathore, Dharam Chandra Upadhyay, Guma Ali, Aryan Mekde

Neural Audio Generation: A Scalable Asynchronous Framework for High-Fidelity Text-to-Speech Synthesis
Priyanka Kaushik, Bhawesh Kumawat, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Aman Joshi

Factors influencing Consumers' Purchasing Intention for Products With Recycled Packaging of the Cocoon Brand on Electronic Commerce Marketplaces
Phung Phuong Thao, Mai Thi Thuan, Tran Thi Le Thuy, Phung Tu Linh, Phan Nha Thanh, Bui Thanh Khoa

A proposed CS-FusionNet-99 architecture for the offline handwriting recognition
Jyoti, Kamna Solanki

Ensemble Learning for Parkinson's Disease Detection: A comparative Study of Bagging, Boosting and Isolation Forest
Priyanka Kaushik, Pratap Singh, Hani Attar, Ishit Jain

A Multi-Modal Health Diagnosis System Using Vision-Language Diffusion Models
Priyanka Kaushik, Dr. Amit Singh, Arvind Singh Rawat, Soumya Shukla

An AI-Based Skill-Matching Job Recommendation System Using Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning
Priyanka Kaushik, Dr. Sushil Bhargav, Jafar Ababneh, Anshika Tyagi

AgricAI Hub: An Integrated Deep Learning–Based Framework for Intelligent Agricultural Decision Support
Rachna Rathore, Manish Kumar, Ebuka Emmanuel Aniebonam, Payal Gosai

Intelligent Defense Mechanisms: Adaptive AI-Based Cybersecurity Frameworks for Financial Institutions
Priyanka Kaushik, Bhawesh Kumawat, Sabastine Aniebonam, Ishit Jain

Animal Species Classification Using Pretrained EfficientNetB3: A Comparative Evaluation of Optimization Algorithms
Shailendra Sikarwar, Abhinav Kumar Dwivedi, Ayman Amer, R Archana Reddy, Anandakumar Haldorai, Yogesh Choudhary, Mehak Gulia

Numerical Simulations of Cs and Rb Based Perovskite Solar Cell using SCAPS-1D
Sameer Pandey, Naman Shukla, Vishal Kumar Sharma

Corporate Dating: Do Gen-Z Students Choose Jobs Like Swipe-Based Platforms? A Conceptual Perspective
Pranav Kharbanda, Rahul Kushwah, Parinita Malhotra

Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Human Decision-Making in Healthcare Recruitment: Evidence from Health Care Centre
Samreen Monga

ESG-Optimized Supply Chain Automation for Bursa-Listed Companies
Wai Yie Leong

Auditable AI Governance for Autonomous Procurement in Malaysia Government-Linked Supply Chains
Wai Yie Leong

AetherDoc: An AI-Powered Healthcare Assistant
Mr. Navneet Tripathi, Ms. Indira Adak, Mr. Harshit Saini, Mr. Krishna Goyal, Mr. Abhishek

Decoding Digital Impulse: A Multi-Factor Analysis of Young Consumer Behavior in Vietnam's Emerging E-commerce Ecosystem
Bui Thanh Khoa

Impact of Climate Change in the increasing GLOF scenario in Ladakh. A study of Lake Panikhar
Abhisek Khati, Hritesh Ghosh

DIGITAL BUSINESS AND ITS TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE IN INDIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cho Witt Yee Soe, Meena Sharma

DATA PROTECTION LAWS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Su Yada Nar Nge, Prashant Rao Mulik

Design and Development of a Dual Arm Robot for Industry Automation
Jahida J. Subhedar, Hrushikesh B. Kulkarni, Hatim Sadliwala, Gemignani Satyadev, Vaijayanti Desh-pande, Pranav Lad

Applicability of Big Data Analytics in Optimising Theaterisation in the Indian Armed Forces
Sijan. B. S

Low-cost IoT-based condition monitoring for predictive maintenance in manufacturing SMEs
Lav Singh Rajawat

Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Demographic Factors on Teaching Performance in Higher Educational Institutions: Evaluating the Mediating Role of Psychological Capital
Nitin Agarwal, Dhruv Sharma, Sunil Chand Verma

Exploring better ways to spot hackers using Enhanced Neural Networks for Stronger Cyber Security
Sucheta Trikha, Shanshank Swami

A Comparative Study of Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC) Motors and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs): Performance, Efficiency and Application Suitability
Mukund S. Mahagaonkar, Brijendra Mishra, Datta Chavan

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONSUMER TRUST AND ADOPTION OF DIGITAL HEALTH SERVICES
Yee Phyo Mon, Sapana, Shruti Sachan

Digital Payments Market Access and Business Transactions in Rural and Urban Areas of Gwalior District
Disha Yadav, Dhruv Sharma

Simulation-based Performance Evaluation of Existing ML Techniques Used for Load Balancing in Cloud Environments
Nisha Devi, Sandeep Dalal

The Role of Behavioural Biases in the Preparation of Financial Statements and Their Impact on Investors
Dhruv Sharma, Vaishnavi Mishra

LLMs in Asset Pricing: Using Large Language Models to analyze "soft data" (CEO speech patterns, social media sentiment, or regulatory filings) to predict market volatility more accurately than traditional quantitative models.
Girja Shankar Mishra, Nitin Agarwal, Vikash Shahi

IOT_AI _ML Based Noise Source Identification, Monitoring and Controlling Device with Alert Mechanism
Rajesh Bharatiya, Prakash Pagam

Investigating AI/ML Models That Learn the Preferences and Constraints of Human Decision-Makers to Develop Interactive or Tools That Suggest Optimized Solutions While Allowing for Human Override and Incorporating Expert Judgment
Smriti Bhadoriya

A Survey of Fault Tolerance Techniques in Distributed Computing Environments
Dharmendra Kumar Tripathi, Manoj Kumar Niranjan, Yashawant Pathak, Pritaj Yadav

Mathematical Analysis of Parameterized Neural Ordinary Differential Equations: Well-Posedness and Stability
Surekha Santosh Sonawane

A Conceptual Framework Integrating Labour Efficiency and Quality Preservation in Mechanised Tea Harvesting
Sandip Das, Rahul Kushwah, Vikramjit Kakati

Barriers & challenges in adoption of AI in mental health clinic practice
Rakhi Mukherjee, V.C. Gupta

Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Infringement: A Study of Copyright and Trademark Challenges in the Age of Generative AI
Dr. Shaili Kailasia

DIGITAL LITERACY AS A FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCE FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: ASSESSING FACULTY AND STUDENT READINESS FOR EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN BLENDED AND ONLINE LEARNING MODELS
Trapti Kushwah

DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDIA: A STUDY OF RTI AND AADHAAR
Pratiksha Sharma, Pratigya Darpe, Pradeep Yadav

Beyond Cash: Psychological Determinants of Electronic Payment Adoption Among Gen-Z Consumers on E-Commerce Platforms
Bui Thanh Khoa

A comparative Analysis of Consumer Adoption of UPI, Digital Wallets, and Contactless Cards in Urban and Rural India
Om Prakash Verma, Rishiram Devkota, Rahul Kushwah

Impact Of Climate Change on World Agriculture
San YU Myint, Hirdesh Kumar

Biography

Saurabh Pratap Singh Rathore is an Executive Alumnus of IIM-Indore with over 25 years of experience spanning industry and academia. Currently, he is working as professor in School of Management & Commerce, Vikrant University, Gwalior, India. His versatile career includes achievements in coaching, HR, pharmaceutical sales, training, and business development. Dr. Rathore promotes quality research in Indian higher education. His contributions bridge the academic-industry gap, fostering impactful collaborations. Known for his leadership in scholarly publishing and academic events, he actively supports digital transformation, sustainable development, and interdisciplinary studies. With a passion for mentoring and institutional growth, he is a pivotal figure in advancing research ecosystems through national projects and global academic engagements. He is also actively involved in curriculum innovation, policy advocacy, and digital capacity building initiatives across academic institutions. His vision for future-ready education emphasizes the integration of AI, sustainability, and entrepreneurship in business and management practices.

Vir Narayan is an accomplished legal scholar and higher-education leader currently serving as Dean, School of Legal Studies; Director, Research; and Dean, Students’ Welfare at Vikrant University, Gwalior (M.P.). Vir Narayan is an accomplished legal scholar and higher-education leader currently serving as Dean, School of Legal Studies; Director, Research; and Dean, Students’ Welfare at Vikrant University, Gwalior (M.P.). He earned his Ph.D. in Law (2018) from Vikram University, Ujjain and qualified for the UGC-NET (JRF) in 2010. His research interests encompass constitutional law, human rights jurisprudence, women’s empowerment, corporate social responsibility, federalism, and legal education reform. A prolific researcher, Dr. Narayan integrates sociological perspectives with legal analysis, emphasizing how law functions as an instrument of social justice and human dignity. His recent works investigate critical issues such as capital punishment, corporate ethics, gender justice, and constitutional freedoms each demonstrating his commitment to contemporary legal reform.