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Transforming Agriculture: An Insight into Decision Support Systems in Precision Farming Yi, Ding; Jun, Luo; Haodic, Gao; Xing, Zhang; Lie, Ye; Maidin, Siti Sarah; Ishak, Wan Hussain Wan; Wider, Walton
Journal of Applied Data Sciences Vol 5, No 4: DECEMBER 2024
Publisher : Bright Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jads.v5i4.274

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Precision agriculture seamlessly incorporates advanced technologies and data analysis to improve farming efficiency and sustainability through immediate resource allocation. Therefore, this study aims to synthesize research findings related to agriculture, Decision Support Systems, and precision agriculture through a systematic literature review conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The search was performed on the Scopus database, specifically focusing on publications published in English between the years 2017 and 2023. Out of 126 periodicals, a rigorous process was used to determine which publications met the specific criteria for inclusion and exclusion. As a result, only 8 relevant studies were chosen. The review emphasizes the substantial capacity of Decision Support Systems in precision agriculture, demonstrating that DSS has the capability to enhance crop yields by 15% and decrease water consumption by 20%. Through the utilization of big data, machine learning, and advanced technologies, Decision Support Systems has the potential to transform the agricultural industry by enhancing productivity, optimizing resource allocation, and enabling early identification of pests and diseases. The utilization of real-time data from Decision Support Systems empowers farmers to make well-informed choices, effectively managing production while upholding environmental sustainability. This, in turn, plays a crucial role in ensuring the economic viability of farms and enhancing global food security. However, addressing challenges like data privacy concerns, enhancing user-friendly interfaces, establishing robust data administration infrastructure, and providing adequate training and support for end-users is imperative for the successful implementation of data-driven Decision Support Systems in precision agriculture.
Stake-Based Block Generation and Its Impact on Ethereum Transaction Efficiency Haodic, Gao; Xing, Zhan
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Regular Issue September 2025
Publisher : Bright Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v2i3.44

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Ethereum's transition from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism has significantly altered the network’s block generation process and transaction efficiency. This study investigates the impact of stake-based block generation on Ethereum’s transaction fees, block density, and overall network performance by analyzing a dataset containing 303 records of Ethereum blockchain activity. The findings reveal a strong positive correlation between block generation rate and stake reward (r = 0.78, p < 0.01) and coin stake (r = 0.74, p < 0.01), indicating that validators with larger stakes generate blocks more frequently. Additionally, transaction fees positively correlate with block density (r = 0.65, p < 0.01), suggesting that network congestion remains a key determinant of transaction costs, despite the PoS transition. Further analysis shows that Ethereum’s PoS system optimizes block space utilization, with an observed mean block density of 1393.6% and a transaction fee standard deviation of 0.12 ETH, demonstrating a more stable fee structure than PoW. The average transaction fee recorded is 0.179 ETH, with a maximum observed fee of 0.98 ETH and a minimum of 0 ETH in some cases. While PoS provides greater fee stability, minor fluctuations in fees persist due to congestion-related effects. Additionally, the mean stake reward is 0.98, suggesting a relatively stable staking incentive structure across different blocks.