Edited Monographs
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Ajibesin, A.A., & Vajjhala, N.R. (Eds.). (2025). AI for humanitarianism: Fostering social change through emerging technologies. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003479109
Strang, K.D. & Vajjhala, N.R. (Eds.). (2025). Information systems engineering and management: Vol. 31. International program and project management - Best practices in selected industries. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/9783031802744
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (Eds.). (2025). Cybersecurity in knowledge management. Cyberthreats and solutions. Routledge.
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (Eds.). (2025). Information systems engineering and management: Vol. 30. Project management for European, Asian and African practitioners - Theory and technique examples in selected professions. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/9783031778056
Vajjhala, N.R., Martiri, E., Dalipi, F., & Yang, B. (Eds.). (2025). Artificial intelligence in healthcare information systems—Security and privacy challenges: Vol. 34. Information systems engineering and management. Springer.
Vajjhala, N.R., Roy, S.S., Taşcı, B., & Chowdhury, M.E.H. (Eds.). (2025). Generative artificial intelligence (AI) approaches for industrial applications: Vol. 24. Information systems engineering and management. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76710-4
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Ajibesin, A.A., & Vajjhala, N.R. (Eds.). (2024). Data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods for maximizing efficiency. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0255-2
Fonkam, M.M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (Eds.). (2024). Revolutionizing curricula through computational thinking, logic, and problem solving. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1974-1
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Vajjhala, N.R. & Strang, K.D. (Eds.). (2023). Cybersecurity for decision makers. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003319887
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (Eds.). (2022). Health informatics and patient safety in times of crisis. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5499-2
Vajjhala, N.R. & Strang, K.D. (Eds.). (2022). Global risk and contingency management research in times of crisis. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5279-0
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Che, F.N., Strang, K.D. & Vajjhala, N.R. (Eds.). (2020). Opportunities and strategic use of agribusiness information systems. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4849-3
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Strang, K.D., Korstanje, M.E., & Vajjhala, N.R. (Eds.). (2018). Research, practices, and innovations in global risk and contingency management. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-4754-9
Chapters in Edited Monographs
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Ajibesin, A.A., Çela, E., Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (2025). Future Directions and Responsible AI for social impact. In A.A. Ajibesin, & N.R. Vajjhala, (Eds.), AI for humanitarianism: Fostering social change through emerging technologies (pp. 206-220). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003479109
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2025). Applying project management in a large academic research team book publication. In N.R. Vajjhala, & K.D. Strang (Eds.), Information systems engineering and management: Vol. 30. Project management for European, Asian and African practitioners - Theory and technique examples in selected professions (pp. 1–8). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77806-3_14
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2025). Bridging theory and practice: A global perspective on project management for Europe, Asia, and Africa. In N.R. Vajjhala, & K.D. Strang (Eds.), Information systems engineering and management: Vol. 30. Project management for European, Asian and African practitioners - Theory and technique examples in selected professions (pp. 1–8). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77806-3_1
Vajjhala, N.R., Roy, S.S., Taşcı, B., & Chowdhury, M.E.H. (2025). Foundations and emerging trends in generative artificial intelligence (AI) for industrial applications. In N.R. Vajjhala, S.S. Roy, B. Taşcı, & M.E.H. Chowdhury (Eds.), Generative artificial intelligence (AI) approaches for industrial applications: Vol. 24. Information systems engineering and management (pp. 1-18). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76710-4_1
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Edijala, D., Rakshit, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Applications of artificial intelligence in public procurement—Case study of Nigeria. In S. Kautish, P. Chatterjee, D. Pamucar, N. Pradeep, & D. Singh (Eds.), Computational intelligence for modern business systems. Disruptive technologies and digital transformations for society 5.0 (pp. 513–522). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5354-7_27
Potluri, R M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Efficiency benchmarking through data envelopment analysis: Evaluating disruptive technologies in India's key sectors. In A.A. Ajibesin, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods for maximizing efficiency (pp. 161-183). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0255-2.ch007
Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (2024). Data envelopment analysis in healthcare management: overview of the latest trends. In A.A. Ajibesin, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods for maximizing efficiency (pp. 245-260). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0255-2.ch011
Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (2024). Smart health: Advancements in machine learning and the internet of things solutions. In P. Samui, S.S. Roy, W. Zhang, & Y. H. Taguchi (Eds.), Machine learning and IoT applications for health informatics (pp. 31 - 51). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003424987
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Denga, E.M., Vajjhala, N.R., & Asortse, S. (2023). Digital branding in the digital era. In R.F. Correia, D. Venciūtė, & B.M. Sousa (Eds.), The role of brands in an era of over-information (pp. 171-197). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8351-0.ch008
Strang, K.D. & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Why cyberattacks disrupt society and how to mitigate risk. In N.R. Vajjhala, & K.D. Strang (Eds.), Cybersecurity for decision makers (pp. 1-28). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003319887
Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (2023). The Role of 5G networks in healthcare applications. In A. Bajpai, & A. Balodi (Eds.), Applications of 5G and beyond in smart cities (pp. 87 - 98). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003227861-5
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Biba, M. & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Machine learning for metabolic networks modelling: A state-of-the-art survey. In S.S. Roy, & Y-H. Taguchi (Eds.), Studies in big data: Vol. 103. Handbook of machine learning applications for genomics (pp. 145–153). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9158-4_10
Biba, M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Statistical relational learning for genomics applications: A state-of-the-art review. In S.S. Roy, & Y-H. Taguchi (Eds.), Studies in big data: Vol. 103. Handbook of machine learning applications for genomics (pp. 31–42). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9158-4_3
Denga, E.M., Vajjhala, N.R., & Rakshit, S. (2022). Relationship selling as a strategic weapon for sustainable performance. In J.D. Santos (Ed.), Sales management for improved organizational competitiveness and performance (pp. 78-101). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3430-7.ch005
Denga, E.M., Vajjhala, N.R., & Rakshit, S. (2022). The role of digital marketing in achieving sustainable competitive advantage. In O. Yildiz (Ed.), Digital transformation and internationalization strategies in organizations (pp. 44-60). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8169-8.ch003
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Vajjhala, N.R., Strang, K.D., & Bitrus, N.S. (2021). Contemporary usage of farm management information systems in Nigeria. In O. Yildiz (Ed.), Recent developments in individual and organizational adoption of ICTs (pp. 82-95). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3045-0.ch005
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Potluri, R.M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Assessment of e-readiness challenges of farmers and extension workers in North-East Nigeria. In F.N. Che, K.D. Strang, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Opportunities and strategic use of agribusiness information systems (pp. 59-72). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4849-3
Strang, K.D., Che, F., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Ideologies and issues for teaching blockchain cybersecurity in management and computer science. In K. Daimi, & G. Francia III (Eds.), Innovations in cybersecurity education (pp. 109–126). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50244-7_7
Strang, K.D., Che, F.N., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Agriculture business problems: Analysis of research and probable solutions in Africa. In F.N. Che, K.D. Strang, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Opportunities and strategic use of agribusiness information systems (pp. 33-58). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4849-3
Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Introduction to agricultural information systems. In F.N. Che, K.D. Strang, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Opportunities and strategic use of agribusiness information systems (pp.1-12). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4849-3
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Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2019). Impact of socialized uncertainty on group decision making: An experiment with emerging executives. In Information Resources Management Association, Gender economics: Breakthroughs in research and practice (pp. 547-562). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7510-8.ch026
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2019). What motivates young technology-literate consumers in densely populated areas? In R.C. Ho (Ed.), Strategies and tools for managing connected consumers (pp. 20-33). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9697-4.ch002
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2018). Sociotechnical challenges of transition economy SMEs during EU integration. In A. M. Dima, & S. Hadad (Eds.), Contributions to management science: Doing business in Europe. Economic integration processes, policies, and the business environment (pp. 295–313). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72239-9_14
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Biba, M., Vajjhala, N.R., & Nishani, L. (2017). Visual data mining for collaborative filtering: A state-of-the-art survey. In V. Bhatnagar (Ed.), Collaborative filtering using data mining and analysis (pp. 217-235). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0489-4.ch012
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2017). How social culture impacts young executive decision making in a context of uncertainty. In K.D. Strang, M.E. Korstanje, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Research, practices, and innovations in global risk and contingency management (pp. 55-72). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-4754-9.ch004
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Vajjhala, N.R. (2016). Communities of practice in transition economies: Innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprise. In S. Buckley, G. Majewski, & A. Giannakopoulos (Eds.), Organizational knowledge facilitation through communities of practice in emerging markets (pp. 31-44). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0013-1.ch002
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Strang, K. D., Brennan, L., Vajjhala, N.R. & Hahn, J. (2015). Gaps to address in future research design practices. In K.D. Strang (Ed.), Palgrave handbook of research design in business and management (pp. 545–560). Palgrave-Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137484956_28
Vajjhala, N.R. (2015). Constructivist grounded theory applied to a culture study. In K.D. Strang (Ed.), Palgrave handbook of research design in business and management (pp. 447–464). Palgrave-Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137484956_23
Editorials
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Ajibesin, A.A., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2025). Overview: AI for humanitarianism. In A.A. Ajibesin, & N.R. Vajjhala, (Eds.), AI for humanitarianism: Fostering social change through emerging technologies (pp. 1-7). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003479109
Galety, M.G., Claver, J.H., Sriharsha, A.V., Vajjhala, N.R., & Natarajan, A.K. (2025). Preface. In M.G. Galety, J.H. Claver, A.V. Sriharsha, N.R. Vajjhala, & A.K. Natarajan (Eds., Data analytics and AI for quantitative risk assessment and financial computation (pp. xix-xxvi). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6215-0
Thandekkattu, S.G., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2025). Preface. In S.G. Thandekkattu, & N.R. Vajjhala, (Eds.), Designing sustainable internet of things solutions for smart industries (pp. xx-xxviii). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=356929&ptid=340380&ctid=15&t=preface
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Ajibesin, A.A., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Preface. In A.A. Ajibesin, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods for maximizing efficiency (pp. xviii - xxiii). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0255-2
Fonkam, M.M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Editoral. In M.M. Fonkam, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Revolutionizing Curricula through computational thinking, logic, and problem solving (pp. xvii - xxii). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1974-1
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Potluri, R., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Preface. In R. Potluri, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Advancing SMEs toward e-commerce policies for sustainability (pp. xvii - xxi). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5727-6
Vajjhala, N.R.р & Strang, K.D. (2023). Preface. In N.R. Vajjhala, & K.D. Strang (Eds.), Cybersecurity for decision makers (pp. xi - xviii). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003319887
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (2022). Preface. In N.R. Vajjhala, & P. Eappen (Eds.), Health informatics and patient safety in times of crisis (pp. xvi - xx). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5499-2
Vajjhala, N.R. & Strang, K. D. (2022). Preface. In N. R. Vajjhala, & K. D. Strang (Eds.), Global risk and contingency management research in times of crisis (pp. xix - xxv). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5279-0
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Strang, K.D., Vajjhala, N.R., & Kostranje, M. (2017). Global risk and contingency management overview [Preface]. In K.D. Strang, M.E. Korstanje, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Research, practices, and innovations in global risk and contingency management (pp. xxiii-xxxix). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=196060&ptid=185476&ctid=15&t=Preface&isxn=9781522547549
Korstranje, M., Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2017). Controversies and future directions in risk and contingency management [Conclusion]. In K.D. Strang, M.E. Korstanje, & N.R. Vajjhala (Eds.), Research, practices, and innovations in global risk and contingency management (pp. 345-363). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=196083&ptid=185476&ctid=17&t=Conclusion&isxn=9781522547549
Editor-in-Chief
Vajjhala, N.R. (Editor-in-Chief). International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM). https://doi.org/10.4018/IJRCM
Journal Articles
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Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2025). Evaluating project management courses in higher education with problem-based learning game theory. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, 13(2), 244-259. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijemst.4278
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (in press). Еxploring project manager commitment using machine learning on fuzzy big data. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPOM.2025.10066556
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Strang, K. D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Evaluating the anti-corruption factor in environmental, social, and governance indices by sampling large financial asset management firms. Sustainability, 16(23), 10240. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310240
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Integrating industry-crowdsourced projects in university capstone courses: A comparative study using parametric statistics and sentiment analysis. Industry and Higher Education, 38(6), 574-582. https://doi.org/10.1177/09504222241249894
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2024). Profitability, effectiveness, operational efficiency, and market growth of SMEs in Albania after piloting data analytics. International Journal of Services and Standards, 14(1), 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSS.2024.140078
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Muhammad, M.Y., Fonkam, M., Thandekkattu, S.G., Rakshit, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Comparative analysis of bit-parallel string pattern matching algorithms for biological sequences. Operational Research in Engineering Sciences: Theory and Applications, 6(1), 322-331. https://oresta.org/article-view/?id=554
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Empirical study of exporting a university curriculum: Is it successful, is it profitable, and is student learning effective? International Journal of Curriculum Development and Learning Measurement, 4(1), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJCDLM.318120
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Mining project failure indicators from big data using machine learning mixed methods. International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, 14(1), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJITPM.317221
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Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). How bias impacted the project manager decision to not terminate a failing project? International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, 13(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJITPM.304059
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Testing risk management decision making competency of project managers in a crisis. The Journal of Modern Project Management, 10(1), 52–71. https://journalmodernpm.com/article-view/?id=469
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2022). Impact of information communication technology strategies on learning effectiveness. International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design, 12(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOPCD.292026
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Che, F., Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Using experiential learning to improve student attitude and learning quality in software engineering education. International Journal of Innovative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2(1), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJITLHE.20210101.oa2
Potluri, R. M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Risks in adoption and implementation of big data analytics: A case of Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM), 10(3), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJRCM.2021070101
Strang, K.D., Che, F., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Thematic analysis of agricultural government policy and operational problems. Agricultural Research, 11(3), 549–556. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-021-00588-2
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Che, F., Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Voice of farmers in the agriculture crisis in North-East Nigeria: Focus group insights from extension workers. International Journal of Development Issues, 19(1), 43-61. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDI-08-2019-0136.
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Predictors of e-service consumption in a highly productive Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa region sample. International Journal of E-Services and Mobile Applications, 12(1), 39-56. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJESMA.2020010103
Strang, K.D., Che, F., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Urgently strategic insights to resolve the Nigerian food security crisis. Outlook on Agriculture, 29(1), 77-85. https://doi.org/10.1177/0030727019873012
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Strang, K.D., Bitrus, S.N., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2019). Factors impacting farm management decision making software adoption. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Management and Informatics, 5(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSAMI.2019.101372
Strang, K. D., Vajjhala, N.R., & Bitrus, N. S. (2019). Examining e-adoption of agricultural systems by farmers in Central Nigeria. International Journal of E-Adoption (IJEA), 11(2), 31-40. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEA.2019070103
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Potluri, R.M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2018). A Study on application of Web 3.0 technologies in small and medium enterprises of India. The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business, 5(2), 73–79. https://doi.org/10.13106/JAFEB.2018.VOL5.NO2.73
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Losha, F., Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2017). Assessing the risk of leveraging technology in small businesses entering the European Union. International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management, 6(4), 56-69. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJRCM.2017100104
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2017). Student resistance to a mandatory learning management system in online supply chain courses. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 29(3), 49-67. https://doi.org/10.4018/JOEUC.2017070103
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2017). Measuring organizational-fit through socio-cultural behavior big data [Special issue]. Journal of New Mathematics & Natural Computation 13(2), 145-158. https://doi.org/10.1142/S179300571740004X
Vajjhala, N.R., & Thandekkattu, S.G. (2017). Potential and barriers to adoption of B2B e-commerce in SMEs in transition economies: Case of Albania. Management 12(2), 155-169. https://doi.org/10.26493/1854-4231.12.155-169
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Ramollari, E. (2016). Big data using cloud computing - Opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. European Journal of Economics and Business Studies, 2(1), 129-137. https://doi.org/10.26417/ejes.v4i1.p129-137
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Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2015). Impact of socialized uncertainty on group decision making: An experiment with emerging executives. International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management, 4(2), 45-58. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJRCM.2015040104
Vajjhala, N.R., & Baghurst, T. (2015). Influence of cultural factors on knowledge sharing in medium-sized enterprises within transition economies. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 5(3/4), 304-321. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJKMS.2014.067235
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2014). Collaboration strategies for a transition economy: measuring culture in Albania. Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 21(1), 78-103. https://doi.org/10.1108/CCM-02-2013-0023
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Vucetic, J. (2013). Key Barriers to knowledge sharing in medium-sized enterprises in transition economies. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 4(13), 90-98. https://ijbssnet.com/view.php?u=https://www.ijbssnet.com/journals/Vol_4_No_14_November_2013/12.pdf
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Vajjhala, N.R. (2012). Microsoft project as a risk management tool. International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM), 1(2), 54-57. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijrcm.2012040105
Conference Proceedings
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Ajibesin, A.A., Vajjhala, N.R., Joel, E., & Rakshit, S. (2025). Predictive web prefetching: A combined approach using clustering algorithms and WEKA in high-traffic settings. In F. Lin, D. Pastor, N. Kesswani, A. Patel, S. Bordoloi, & C. Koley (Eds.), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol. 1072. Artificial intelligence in internet of things (IoT): Key digital trends (pp. 221–231). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5786-2_17
Vajjhala, N.R., & Eappen, P. (2025). An exploratory review of machine learning and deep learning applications in healthcare management. In A. Patel, N. Kesswani, M. Mishra, & P. Meher (Eds.), Advances in machine learning and big data analytics I: Vol 441. Springer proceedings in mathematics & statistics (pp. 315–324). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51338-1_23
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Bici, A., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Emerging trends and themes in AI-driven customer engagement and relationship management. In S. Gupta, H. Vaishnaw, M.K. Mishra (Eds.), Advances in economics, business and management research: Vol. 310. Proceedings of the 5th International conference on the role of innovation, entrepreneurship and management for sustainable development (ICRIEMSD-2024) (pp. 113-127). Atlantis Press. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-612-3_9
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Exploring cybersecurity risks in higher education environments with machine learning. In Proceedings: 2024 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Social Networking (ICPCSN 2024) (pp. 1-6). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPCSN62568.2024.00008
Vajjhala, N. R., & Strang, K. D. (2024). Impact of information technology on corporate social responsibility in Albanian small and medium-sized enterprises across key industries. In A. Appolloni, F. Caracciolo, Z. Ding, P. Gogas, G. Huang, G. Nartea, T. Ngo, & W. Striełkowski (Eds.), Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on the Role of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management for Sustainable Development (ICRIEMSD-2024) (pp. 237–250). Atlantis Press. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-612-3_16
Vajjhala, N.R. (2024). Exploratory review of applications of machine learning for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In S. Bhattacharyya, J.S. Banerjee, & M. Köppen (Eds.), Smart innovation, systems and technologies: Vol. 376. Human-centric smart computing (pp. 261–270). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7711-6_21
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2024). An exploratory big data approach to understanding commitment in projects. In Á. Rocha, H. Adeli, G. Dzemyda, F. Moreira, A. & Poniszewska-Marańda (Eds), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol. 989. Good practices and new perspectives in information systems and technologies (pp. 66-75). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60227-6_6
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2024). Industrial companies inside university courses. In C. da Rocha Brito, & M.M. Ciampi (Eds.), EDUNINE 2024 - VIII IEEE World engineering education conference: Empowering engineering education: Breaking barriers through research and innovation: Proceedings. IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE60625.2024.10500549
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Ayem, G.T., Thandekkattu, S.G., Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Adopting a blockchain-based algorithmic model for electronic healthcare records (EHR) in Nigeria. In R. Kumar, P.K. Pattnaik, J.M.R.S. Tavares (Eds.), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol. 445. Next generation of internet of things. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1412-6_14
Imoh, N., Vajjhala, N.R., & Rakshit, S. (2023). Experimental face recognition using applied deep learning approaches to find missing persons. In S. Basu, D.K. Kole, A.K. Maji, D. Plewczynski, & D. Bhattacharjee (Eds.), Proceedings of international conference on frontiers in computing and systems: Vol 404. Lecture notes in networks and systems (pp. 3–11). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0105-8_1
Olaniyan, R., Rakshit, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Application of user and entity behavioral analytics (UEBA) in the detection of cyber threats and vulnerabilities management. In P. Chatterjee, D. Pamucar, M. Yazdani, & D. Panchal (Eds.), Lecture notes in electrical engineering: Vol. 984. Computational intelligence for engineering and management applications (pp. 419–426). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8493-8_32
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). Analysis of University Engineering Program Skill Effectiveness in Research & Development Companies. In C. da Rocha Brito, & M.M. Ciampi (Eds.), EDUNINE 2023 - VII IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: Reimagining Engineering: Toward the next generation of engineering education, merging technologies in a connected world: Proceedings. IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE57531.2023.10102861
Vajjhala, N.R. (2023). An Exploratory Analysis of Cloud Security Models in Social Networks. In Proceedings: 2023 3rd International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Social Networking (ICPCSN) (pp. 935-941). IEEE Computer Society https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPCSN58827.2023.00159
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2023). Data-driven sustainability: Analyzing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth in Albania. In S. Jeswani, H. Vaishnaw, S. Gupta, & M. K. Mishra (Eds.), 4th International conference on the role of innovation, entrepreneurship and management for sustainable development (ICRIEMSD - 2023). Journal Press India. https://doi.org/10.17492/jpi.opjindal.231101
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2023). Virus symptoms prediction: Role of machine learning in supporting healthcare informatics. In S. Kumar, S. Hiranwal, S. Purohit, & M. Prasad, (Eds.), Algorithms for intelligent systems: Proceedings of international conference on communication and computational technologies (pp. 1-10). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3485-0_1
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Ayem, G.T., Thandekkattu, S.G., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Review of interoperability issues influencing acceptance and adoption of cloud computing technology by consumers. In V.S. Reddy, V.K. Prasad, D.N. Mallikarjuna Rao, & S.C. Satapathy (Eds.), Smart innovation, systems and technologies: Vol 289. Intelligent systems and sustainable computing (pp. 49–58). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0011-2_5
Ayem, G.T., Thandekkattu, S.G., &Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). A survey on interoperability issues at the SaaS level influencing the adoption of cloud computing technology. In D. Giri, J.K. Mandal, K. Sakurai, & D. De (Eds.), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol. 481. Proceedings of international conference on network security and blockchain technology (pp. 206–214). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3182-6_16
Biba, M., Vajjhala, N.R., & Rakshit, S. (2022). A state-of-the-art survey on deep learning methods and applications in bioinformatics. In J. K. Mandal, R. Buyya, & D. De (Eds.), Advances in intelligent systems and computing: Vol. 1406. Proceedings of international conference on advanced computing applications (pp. 765–771). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5207-3_62
Borah, S., Aliliele, K.C., Rakshit, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Applications of artificial intelligence in software testing. In P.K. Mallick, A.K. Bhoi, P. Barsocchi, & V.H.C. de Albuquerque (Eds.), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol 375. Cognitive informatics and soft computing (pp. 727–736). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8763-1_60
Borah, S., Kama, C., Rakshit, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Applications of artificial intelligence in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In P.K. Mallick, A.K. Bhoi, P. Barsocchi, & V.H.C. de Albuquerque (Eds.), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol 375. Cognitive informatics and soft computing (pp. 717–726). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8763-1_59
Dakun, C., Garba, N., Thandekkattu, S.G., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). A semantic-based input model for patient symptoms elicitation for breast cancer expert system. In D. Mishra, R. Buyya, P. Mohapatra, & S. Patnaik (Eds.), Smart innovation, systems and technologies: Vol. 286. Intelligent and cloud computing: Proceedings of ICICC 2021 (pp. 619–629). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9873-6_56.
Ikponmwosa, A., Vajjhala, N.R., Rakshit, S., & Longe, O.B. (2022). Examining data mining classification techniques for predicting early childhood development in Nigeria. In S. Borah, S.K. Mishra, B.K. Mishra, V.E. Balas, & Z. Polkowski (Eds.), lecture notes on data engineering and communications technologies: Vol. 86. Advances in data science and management (pp. 51–60). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5685-9_6
Imoh, N., Vajjhala, N.R., & Rakshit, S. (2022). Experimental face recognition system using deep learning approaches. In A.B. Reddy, B.V Kiranmayee, R.R. Mukkamala, & K.S. Raju (Eds.), Algorithms for intelligent systems: Proceedings of second international conference on advances in computer engineering & communication systems (pp. 131–140). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7389-4_13
Muhammad, M.Y., Thandekkattu, S.G., Rakshit, S., Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Efficient structural matching for RNA secondary structure using bit-parallelism. In C. Satyanarayana, D. Samanta, XZ. Gao, & R.K. Kapoor (Eds.), Lecture notes in electrical engineering: Vol. 853. High performance computing and networking (pp. 399–409). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9885-9_33
Rakshit, S., Clement, N., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Exploratory review of applications of machine learning in finance sector. In S. Borah, S.K. Mishra, B.K. Mishra, V.E. Balas, & Z. Polkowski (Eds.), Lecture notes on data engineering and communications technologies: Vol 86. Advances in data science and management (pp. 119–125). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5685-9_12
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2022). Applying machine learning methods to understand unstructured information system big data. In A. Rocha, B. Bordel, F.G. Penalvo, & R. Goncalves (Eds.), 17th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI 2022). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.23919/CISTI54924.2022.9820116
Thandekkattu, S.G., Vajjhala, N.R., & Dzarma, H. (2022). Examining the impact of incorporating big data analytics in agriculture. In V. Goar, M. Kuri, R. Kumar, & T. Senjyu (Eds.), Lecture notes in networks and systems: Vol 392. Advances in information communication technology and computing (pp. 47–54). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0619-0_5
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2022). Finding significant project issues with machine learning. In R. Misra, R. Omer, M. Rajarajan, B. Veeravalli, N. Kesswani, P. Mishra (Eds.), Springer Proceedings in mathematics & statistics: Vol. 401. Machine learning and big data analytics (pp. 13–22). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15175-0_2
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2022). Impact of individual decision-making factors on project failure. In M. B. Nunes, P. Isaías, & P. Powell, & L. Rodrigues (Eds.), Proceedings of the: 15th IADIS international conference: Information Systems (pp. 151-158). IADIS Press. https://www.iadisportal.org/digital-library/impact-of-individual-decision-making-factors-on-project-failure
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Che, F., Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2021). Perceived student learning, attitudes and experiential learning in software engineering education. In C. da Rocha Brito, & M.M. Ciampi (Eds.), EDUNINE 2021 - VIII IEEE World engineering education conference: The future of engineering education: Current challenges and opportunities, Proceedings (pp. 1-6). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE51952.2021.9429095
Garba, N., Rakshit, S., Maa, C.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). An email content-based insider threat detection model using anomaly detection algorithms. In A. Khanna, D. Gupta, S. Anand, A. Jaiswal, A. Khamparia, M. Sharma, P. K. Pareek, & B. S. Gupta (Eds.), Proceedings of the International conference on innovative computing & communication (ICICC) 2021. SSRN. https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3833744
Momoh, F., Rakshit, S. & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Exploratory study of machine learning algorithms in recommender systems. In J. K. Mandal, R. Buyya, & D. De (Eds.), Advances in intelligent systems and computing: Vol. 1406. Proceedings of international conference on advanced computing applications (pp. 571–580). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5207-3_48
Oshogbunu, M., Vajjhala, N.R., Rakshit, S., & Longe, O.B. (2021). Applying natural language processing algorithm for predicting consumer product preferences in retail stores. In A. Khanna, D. Gupta, S. Anand, A. Jaiswal, A. Khamparia, M. Sharma, P. K. Pareek, & B. S. Gupta (Eds.), Proceedings of the International conference on innovative computing & communication (ICICC) 2021. SSRN. https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3833695
Rakshit, S., Aslani, B., Rajah, E., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Exploring the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning for financial intelligence in Nigeria. In A. Khanna, D. Gupta, S. Anand, A. Jaiswal, A. Khamparia, M. Sharma, P. K. Pareek, & B. S. Gupta (Eds.), Proceedings of the International conference on innovative computing & communication (ICICC) 2021. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3833466
Saheed, Y.K., Longe, O.B., Baba, U.A., Rakshit, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). An ensemble learning approach for software defect prediction in developing quality software product. In M. Singh, V. Tyagi, P.K. Gupta, J. Flusser, T. Ören, & V.R. Sonawane (Eds.), Communications in computer and information science: Vol. 1440. Advances in computing and data sciences (pp. 317–326). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81462-5_29
Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Impact of vocational motivation for teaching ICT online during COVID-19 pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. In M. Cunningham, & P. Cunningham (Eds.), 2021 IST-Africa Conference (pp. 1-10). IEEE Computer Society. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9576989
Sun, Z., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2021). Responsible big data analytics for e-business services. In ICBDR 2021: Proceedings of 2021 the 5th international conference on big data research (pp. 28-34). ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/3505745.3505750
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Nasir, S., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2020). Evaluating information security awareness and compliance in sub-Saharan Africa: An interpretivist perspective. In M.B. Nunes, P. Isaías, P. Powell, & B. Bontchev (Eds.), Proceedings of the 13th IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2020 (pp. 187 - 190). IADIS. https://www.iadisportal.org/digital-library/evaluating-information-security-awareness-and-compliance-in-sub-saharan-africa-an-interpretivist-perspective
Vajjhala, N.R., Rakshit, S., Oshogbunu, M., & Salisu, S. (2020). Novel user preference recommender system based on twitter profile analysis. In S. Borah, R. Pradhan, N. Dey, & P. Gupta (Eds.), Advances in intelligent systems and computing: Vol. 1248. Soft computing techniques and applications (pp. 85–93). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7394-1_7
Yohanna, A.N., Strang, K.D., Vajjhala, N.R., & Che, F. (2020). B2C Decisions in multi-dialect markets: Proposed sequential mixed-method multiple case grounded-theory study. UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2020(1).
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Bitrus, N.S. Strang, K.D., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2019). Exploring socio-cultural factors impacting agriculture in information system acceptance. UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2019, 6. https://aisel.aisnet.org/ukais2019/6
Potluri, L.S., Potluri R.M., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2019). Determinants of online purchase intension: A study on Indian young-adult consumers. KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business and Economics) 2019(1), 49–50. https://scholar.kyobobook.co.kr/article/detail/4010028319655
Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2019). Impact of psycho-demographic factors on smartphone purchase decisions. In ACM International conference proceeding series. ISSM 2019: Proceedings of the 2019 international conference on information system and system management (pp. 5-10). ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/3394788.3394790
Vajjhala, N.R., Potluri R.M., & Potluri, L.S. (2019). A Structural compendium on application of Web 3.0 technologies in small and medium enterprises in India. KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business and Economics) 2019(1), 89-90. https://scholar.kyobobook.co.kr/article/detail/4010027534374?lang=en
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Strang, K.D. (2018). Examining internet behavior of young technology-literate consumers in India. In Americas conference on information systems 2018: Digital disruption, AMCIS 2018. Association for Information Systems. https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2018/CultureIS/Presentations/4/
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Thandekkattu, S.G., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2017). Barriers to Adoption of E-Commerce in Smes in Transition Economies–Case of Albania. In V. Dermol, & M. Smrkolj (Eds.), Management challenges in a network economy: Proceedings of the MakeLearn and TIIM International conference (pp. 359-359). ToKnowPress. https://toknowpress.net/ISBN/978-961-6914-21-5/papers/ML17-070.pdf
Thandekkattu, S.G., & Vajjhala, N.R. (2017). Smart mirror-network architecture based on IoT and cloud computing technology. In V. Dermol, & M. Smrkolj (Eds.), Management challenges in a network economy: Proceedings of the MakeLearn and TIIM International conference (pp.113-118). ToKnowPress. https://toknowpress.net/ISBN/978-961-6914-21-5/papers/ML17-013.pdf
Vajjhala, N.R., & Baik, K.Y. (2017). Digital Music in Overseas and Subject. KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business and Economics) 2017(1), 137–140. https://scholar.kyobobook.co.kr/article/detail/4010028324754
Vajjhala, N.R., & Potluri, R.M. (2017). An Exploratory study on the efficacy of big data analytics to Indian SME’s. KODISA ICBE (International Conference on Business and Economics) 2017(1), 63-65. https://scholar.kyobobook.co.kr/article/detail/4010028317893
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Ramollari, E. (2016). Big data using cloud computing - opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. In S. Opić (Ed.), Proceedings of the 9th international conference on social sciences (vol. 3, pp. 95-103). https://doi.org/10.26417/ejes.v4i1.p129-137
Vajjhala, N.R., & Vucetic, J. (2016). Strategic knowledge management in small–and medium-sized enterprises in transition economies–case of Albania. In V. Dermol, A. Trunk, & M. Smrkolj (Eds.), Managing innovation and diversity in knowledge society through turbulent time: Proceedings of the MakeLearn and TIIM joint international conference (pp. 159-159). ToKnowPress. https://toknowpress.net/ISBN/978-961-6914-16-1/papers/ML16-030.pdf
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Vajjhala, N. R., Strang, K.D., & Sun, Z. (2015). Statistical modeling and visualizing open big data using a terrorism case study. In I. Awan, M. Younas, & M. Mecella (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2015 international conference on future internet of things and cloud (FiCloud 2015): 2015 International conference on open and big data (OBD 2015) (pp. 489-496). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/FiCloud.2015.15
Vajjhala, N.R. (2015). Cultural Influence on use of Collaborative Technologies 2.0 in Transition Economies. In J.G.C. Navarro (Ed.), Proceedings of the 7th European conference on intellectual capital (ECIC 2015) (pp. 342-349). Academic Conferences.
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Vajjhala, N.R., & Rojba, G. (2011). Role of Knowledge Sourcing in Albanian Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises. In V. Dermol, N.T. Širca, G. Ðaković & U. Lindav (Eds.), Knowledge as business opportunity: Proceedings of the management, knowledge and learning international conference (pp. 505-511). ToKnowPress. https://issbs.si/press/ISBN/978-961-92486-3-8/papers/ML11-56.pdf
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Biba, M., Ballhysa, E., Vajjhala N.R., & Mullagiri, V.R. (2010). A novel structure refining algorithm for statistical-logical models. In L. Barolli, F. Xhafa, S. Vitabile, & H. Hsu (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2010 international conference on complex, intelligent and software intensive systems, CISIS (pp. 116-123) https://doi.org/10.1109/CISIS.2010.86
Dissertation
Vajjhala, N.R. (2013). Cultural factors and knowledge sharing in medium-sized enterprises in Albania: A qualitative, multisite case study (Publication No. 3577672). [Doctoral dissertation, University of Phoenix]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/cultural-factors-knowledge-sharing-medium-sized/docview/1490558604/se-2
