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Basta, A., Basta, R., & Basta, S. (2026). Rethinking education: A critical analysis of traditional classroom models and the case for competency-based, interdisciplinary learning. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 8(5), 420–431.
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Basta, A., Basta, R., & Basta, S. (2026). The Convergence of Functional Safety (IEC 61511) and OT Cybersecurity (IEC 62443): Toward an Integrated Cyber HAZOP Framework for Secure and Safe Industrial Control Systems. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 8(4).
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Basta, A., Basta, R., & Basta, S. (2026). Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Protocol Analysis Using Deep Reinforcement Learning. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 8(3).
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Basta, A., Bishara, J., & Bishara, N. (2026). Biblical Events Mapped To Cybersecurity Concepts: A Comprehensive Chronological Analysis. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 8(2).
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