Author(s):
Pham Cong Thang
Dr.
Position: Lecture
Office: Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Danang University of Science and Technology
Address: 550000, Vietnam, Danang, Nguyen Luong Bang st., 54
E-mail: pcthang@dut.udn.vn

Tran Thi Thu Thao
Position: Research Scientist
Office: Faculty of Statistics and Informatics, The University of Danang University of Economics
Address: 550000, Vietnam, Danang, Ngu Hanh Son st., 71
E-mail: thaotran@due.udn.vn

Dinh Huy Hoang
Position: Research Scientist
Office: Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Danang University of Science and Technology
Address: 550000, Vietnam, Danang, Nguyen Luong Bang st., 54

Duong Van Chon
Position: Research Scientist
Office: Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Danang University of Science and Technology
Address: 550000, Vietnam, Danang, Nguyen Luong Bang st., 54

Phan Manh Cuong
Position: Research Scientist
Office: Faculty of Information Technology, The University of Danang University of Science and Technology
Address: 550000, Vietnam, Danang, Nguyen Luong Bang st., 54

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