This Taylor & Francis, CRC Press volume contains the papers presented at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Intelligent Computing Techniques (ICETICT – 2024) held during 27th and 28th December 2024 organized by DRIEMS University, Tangi, Cuttack, Odisha, India. A lot of challenges at us and no words of appreciation is enough for the organizing committee who could still pull it off successfully. The conference draws the excellent technical keynote talk and many papers. The keynote talks by Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, University of South-Eastern Norway and Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, Director, NIT, Warangal are worth mentioning. We are grateful to all the speakers for accepting our invitation and sparing their time to deliver the talks.

Table of Contents:
List of Figures, List of Tables, Preface, Editors Biography, Reviewers, Committee Members, 1. An SRR metamaterial for focusing enhancement of W-band lens antenna for microwave imaging, 2. Development of a visitor tracking system for tourist areas to monitor crowd density, peak hours and visitor demographics, 3. A study on extending IoT applications in multiprocessing agricultural systems, 4. A novel approach for mask face detection using convolutional neural network, 5. Enhancing 5G network management through association rule mining: Uncovering network traffic patterns, 6. A binarization method for Odia palm leaf manuscripts by using the Odia language accelerator model, 7. FRMM-LSTM multimodal fusion based caption recurrent network for vision analysis, 8. Convolutional neural network-based classification of potato leaf diseases, 9. Content-based deep neural image retrieval system for remote sensing images, 10. Modelling non-linear time series data using deep learning techniques, 11. Intelligent strategies for the techno-economic evaluation of large-scale energy storage integrated hybrid power systems, 12. Revolutionizing cancer diagnosis using machine learning techniques, 13. An ensemble approach for heart disease prediction, 14. Hierarchically vectorized algorithmic paradigm for probabilistic node localization and pervasive threat detection in synthetically optimized WSN-assisted IoT architectures, 15. A six element antenna array for 5G application, 16. Experimental investigation on semantic communication system for speech signal based on deep learning approach, 17. Enhanced convolutional block attention decision Transnet for efficient IoT-driven patient monitoring and heart disease detection, 18. Enhancing healthcare accessibility: An AI-powered chatbot for symptom analysis and precautionary guidance, 19. Flood prediction model using LSTM and SVM, 20. Real time face mask detection in nuclear power plants: A deep learning framework using hybrid CNN-mobileNetV2 architecture, 21. Object detection and trajectory prediction using faster RCNN and Kalman filter, 22. A genetic algorithm-optimized hybrid CNN-LSTM for robust EEG seizure detection and adversarial defense, 23. Utilization of deep learning and machine learning models to approach high glucose and low glucose prediction with type 1 diabetes mellitus in adult patients, 24. Asthma risk prediction through stacking-based ensemble learning, 25. Predicting diabetic patients coronary artery calcium score, deep learning using retinal images, 26. Modelling and performance analysis of a dexterous linkage-driven three-fingered under-actuated robotic hand, 27. Intelligent agriculture system using soft computing techniques, 28. Synthesis, structural and Raman study of Zn doped CuO nanoparticles, 29. Immersive Learning in Ayurveda: Revolutionizing Dhatu Poshan Nyaya education through AR/VR technologies, 30. Combating food insecurity through remote sensing and machine learning for enhanced crop yield prediction, 31. PQ improvement with TLBO FOPID based SHAF, 32. GWO fuzzy PID controlled cuk and SEPIC converter based PFR, 33. Enhancing web application security: A machine learning approach to firewall implementation, 34. Combination of transition metal oxide into carbon nanofiber matrix for enhancement in electrochemical performance of supercapacitor, 35. Experimental investigation on detection of medical image edges using radial basis fuzzy-neural network technique: A comparative analysis, 36. Hybrid vision transformer and CNN-based model for efficient cotton leaf disease detection, 37. Sensitivity analysis based performance assessment of a MGWO based PID control approach for regulating frequency in an interconnected power system, 38. Real time garbage detection using CNN and YOLO algorithms, 39. A novel modified SCA-PID based load frequency control, 40. Challenges and innovations in EV charging infrastructure: A focus on India’s path to electrified transportation, 41. Utilization of areca fibre and bottom ash on geotechnical properties of expansive soil, 42. Nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm optimized TIDN controller for frequency management in networked power system with storage device and HVDC link, 43. Effect of compression on floating ice-floe with an irregular porous seabed, 44. Smart hotel automation system, 45. A novel hybridized method for moving object detection based on optical flow and edge detection technique in a dynamic scene environment, 46. YOLO & ML based crack detection and strength prediction for structural health monitoring of bridges, 47. Real-time vehicle accident detection using computer vision and deep learning, 48. Heuristic traffic management and load balancing techniques for wireless body area networks, 49. Deep learning based optimized diagnostic model for diabetic retinopathy detection, 50. Analyzing PM2.5 levels across diverse zones in Cuttack, Odisha, 51. Smart fitness tracker for exercise monitoring integrated with voice assistant, 52. A systematic literature review of public sentiments on health initiatives: A case study of COVID-19, 53. High-quality image generation from text descriptions using stable diffusion: A machine learning approach, 54. Test scenario generation and optimization from UML behavioural diagrams, 55. Hybrid CNN-LSTM approach for sentiment analysis on IMDB movie reviews, 56. An Internet of Things system application for monitoring and control of underground mine environment, 57. A novel U-Net with fine tuned VGG16 backbone model for ulcer detection and classification using 2-D endoscopy images, 58. A literature review of mental health assessment using social media post for depression, 59. Convolutional neural network approach to emotion recognition in speech, 60. Review of solar power generation forecasting using deep learning techniques, 61. A comparative analysis of breast cancer predictive intelligent model using machine learning techniques, 62. An efficient CNN based hybrid model for cataract classification on ODIR dataset, 63. An assessment of vibration in non-prismatic Timoshenko beams with multiple transverse splits, 64. Predictive analytics in healthcare systems, 65. Electromagnetic interference shielding of Zn-50%-Al alloy-coated polypropylene flexible conducting film, 66. Robust digital image watermarking using hybrid optimization technique