OSM: Leveraging model checking for observing dynamic behaviors in aspect-oriented applications

Anas Mohammad Ramadan AlSobeh 1 2 *
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1 Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, JORDAN
2 Program of Information Technology, School of Computing, College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA
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Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies, Volume 13, Issue 4, Article No: e202355. https://doi.org/10.30935/ojcmt/13771
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ABSTRACT

In the intricate domain of software systems verification, dynamically model checking multifaceted system characteristics remains paramount, yet challenging. This research proposes the advanced observe-based statistical model-checking (OSM) framework, devised to craft executable formal models directly from foundational system code. Leveraging model checking predicates, the framework melds seamlessly with aspect-oriented programming paradigms, yielding a potent method for the analytical verification of varied behavioral attributes. Exploiting the transformative capacity of OSM framework, primary system code undergoes a systematic metamorphosis into multifaceted analysis constructs. This not only simplifies the model verification process but also orchestrates feature interactions using an innovative observing join point abstraction mechanism. Within this framework, components encompassing parsing, formal verification, computational analytics, and rigorous validation are intrinsically interwoven. Marrying the principles of model checking with aspect-oriented (AO) modularization, OSM framework stands as a paragon, proficiently scrutinizing and affirming system specifications. This ensures the unyielding performance of electronic health record systems amidst shifting preconditions. OSM framework offers runtime verification of both object-oriented and AO deployments, positioning itself as an indispensable open-source resource, poised to automate the enhancement of system performance and scalability.
Keywords: aspect-oriented programming, dynamic modeling, electronic health record, formal method, model checking, observing-based statistical model-checking

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AlSobeh, A. M. R. (2023). OSM: Leveraging model checking for observing dynamic behaviors in aspect-oriented applications. Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies, 13(4), e202355. https://doi.org/10.30935/ojcmt/13771

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