Outstanding Achievements Recognized: Two Research Papers get Best Paper Awards at International Conference on Cyber Intelligence and Information Retrieval (CIIR 2023)

At the 2nd International Conference on Cyber Intelligence and Information Retrieval (CIIR 2023) held on December 14-15, 2023, the distinguished Best Paper Awards was awarded to Prof. Debabrata Samanta, Ph.D., who serves as the Program Head & Assistant Professor at the Department of Computing and Information Technologies, Rochester Institute of Technology, Kosovo, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the research community.

Dr. Debabrata Samanta, distinguished academic and researcher, has effectively cultivated a dynamic and collaborative research team comprising esteemed faculty members, dedicated non-teaching staff, and talented students. The establishment of this interdisciplinary team under Dr. Samanta's guidance mirrors his visionary approach to research and dedication to nurturing an innovative culture within the academic community.

This diverse research team, comprising individuals with varied expertise and perspectives, has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, yielding commendable research outcomes over the past years. Dr. Samanta's strategic leadership has created an environment that encourages synergy among team members, fostering a collaborative spirit that transcends traditional boundaries creating a cohesive unit that excels in addressing complex research challenges. The inclusive approach, which involves both faculty members and students, not only enhances the learning experience but also ensures a continuous exchange of knowledge and fresh perspectives. We are immensely proud to see our research garner recognition at a forum as esteemed as CIIR 2023, a testament to the quality and impact of our scholarly endeavors. 

The awarded papers and their respective co-researchers are as follows:

Paper 1: A Ymerhalili, Debabrata Samanta, S Podder, Impact of Health Information Systems on Healthcare Service Quality in Supporting Non-Communicable Disease Management in Kosovo, 2nd International Conference on Cyber Intelligence and Information Retrieval, 14-15 Dec, 2023 @ Springer-Scopus, Acknowledgments extend to Alba Ymerhalili and Dr. Suplab Podder, whose collaborative efforts significantly contributed to the success of this research endeavor.

Paper 2: K Muloor, S K Sahu, Debabrata Samanta and Karthikeyan M P, A Bhattacharya, S Dutta, Automate threat detection and analysis through intelligent data mining techniques for network traffic and cyber security, 2nd International Conference on Cyber Intelligence and Information Retrieval, 14-15 Dec, 2023 @ Springer-Scopus, Gratitude is expressed to a great team of co-researchers - Kiran Muloor, Somesh Kumar Sahu, Marimuthu Karuppiah, Dr. Abhishek Bhattacharya, and Dr. Soumi Dutta. Their collective expertise and dedication have played a pivotal role in securing this prestigious recognition. As these accolades underscore, our dedication to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and generating meaningful contributions to the field remains steadfast. We express our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for their invaluable contributions to this remarkable achievement. Stay tuned for further insights into the groundbreaking research presented at CIIR 2023 as we continue to strive for excellence in academic endeavors.