Mani Parimala¹, Karthikeyan Prakash¹, Ashraf Al-Quran^2,*, Muhammad Riaz³, Saeid Jafari⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.1, pp. 1095-1118, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.031193

Abstract The idea of linear Diophantine fuzzy set (LDFS) theory with its control parameters is a strong model for machine learning and optimization under uncertainty. The activity times in the critical path method (CPM) representation procedures approach are initially static, but in the Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) approach, they are probabilistic. This study proposes a novel way of project review and assessment methodology for a project network in a linear Diophantine fuzzy (LDF) environment. The LDF expected task time, LDF variance, LDF critical path, and LDF total expected time for determining the project network are all computed using LDF… More > Graphic Abstract

Muhammad Hamid^1,*, Furkh Zeshan², Adnan Ahmad², Saadia Malik³, Muhammad Saleem⁴, Nadia Tabassum⁵, Muhammad Qasim¹

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 1689-1701, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.020898

Abstract Determining factors influencing the success of software projects has been the emphasis of extensive research for more than 40 years. However, the majority of research in this domain has focused on developed countries, with little attention paid to underdeveloped and developing countries. The primary objective of this article was to assess the effect of critical elements on the success of software projects in underdeveloped countries (like Pakistan), because enterprise environmental factors and staff working habits, as well as their experience and expertise level, all have an effect on a project's success. For this purpose, data were collected from 339 senior… More >

Mohamed Abdel-Basset¹, Asmaa Atef¹, Mohamed Abouhawwash^2,3, Yunyoung Nam^4,*, Nabil M. AbdelAziz¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.1, pp. 1281-1296, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.018947

Abstract The critical path method is one of the oldest and most important techniques used for planning and scheduling projects. The main objective of project management science is to determine the critical path through a network representation of projects. The critical path through a network can be determined by many algorithms and is useful for managing, monitoring, and controlling the time and cost of an entire project. The essential problem in this case is that activity durations are uncertain; time presents considerable uncertainty because the time of an activity is not always easily or accurately estimated. This issue increases the need… More >

Dac-Nhuong Le^1,2,3,*, Gia Nhu Nguyen^2,4, Harish Garg⁵, Quyet-Thang Huynh⁶, Trinh Ngoc Bao⁷, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan⁸

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.66, No.1, pp. 993-1010, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2020.012464

Abstract This paper presents a Game-theoretic optimization via Parallel MinMax Ant System (PMMAS) algorithm is used in practice to determine the Nash equilibrium value to resolve the confusion in choosing appropriate bidders of multi-round procurement problem in software project management. To this end, we introduce an approach that proposes: (i) A Game-theoretic model of multiround procurement problem (ii) A Nash equilibrium strategy corresponds to multi-round strategy bid (iii) An application of PSO for the determination of global Nash equilibrium. The balance point in Nash Equilibrium can help to maintain a sustainable structure not only in terms of project management but also… More >

Fazal Qudus Khan¹, Saim Rasheed¹, Maged Alsheshtawi¹, Tarig Mohamed Ahmed^{1, 2}, Sadeeq Jan^{3, *}

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.64, No.2, pp. 777-796, 2020, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2020.010959

Abstract Computing students face the problem with time and quality of the work while managing their graduation/senior projects. Rapid Application Development (RAD) model is based on continual user involvement for the process of requirement gathering via prototyping. After each iteration, the developers can validate the requirements that are completed in the iteration. Managing a project with RAD is easier but not flexible. On the other hand, Agile project management techniques focus on flexibility, agility, teamwork and quality based on user stories. Continual user involvement is avoided, which requires extensive maintenance time for fixing iteration and release of the story points. This… More >