The expenses associated with software maintenance and evolution constitute a significant
portion, surpassing more than 80% of the overall costs involved in software development …

Refactoring is a maintenance task that aims at enhancing the quality of a software's source
code by restructuring it without affecting the external behavior. Move method refactoring …

Refactoring has emerged as a predominant approach to augmenting software product
quality. However, empirical evidence suggests that not all dimensions of software quality …

Refactoring, a widely adopted technique, has proven effective in facilitating and reducing
maintenance activities and costs. Nonetheless, the effects of applying refactoring techniques …

The use of IEEE 802.15. 7 for Heterogeneous Visible Light Communication (VLC) has
garnered significant attention due to the expanding application area of Optical Body Area …

Networks that use visible light communication (VLC) are suitable for meeting 5G and 6G
criteria. The VLC is a new wireless high-speed communication technology. To meet the …

Recent research has shown that various refactoring methods have very diverse, often
opposing, and contradicting impacts on software quality characteristics. While using …

Refactoring plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of software systems, enabling them
to accommodate growing user bases, feature sets, and performance demands. Software …

Blockchain is the technology on which cryptocurrencies operate within the 6G Internet of
Things. Due to its flexibility, it has received significant adoption in numerous applications as …

In software development, optimizing code for improved efficiency is akin to tidying up a
cluttered space—it benefits both developers and end-users. However, while the focus often …