Graphical user interface-based fuzzy logic system for efficient student selection in Sekolah Berasrama Penuh, Malaysia
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https://doi.org/10.15282/daam.v7i1.13063Keywords:
Fuzzy Theory, Fuzzy Logic, Mathematical Modelling, MATLAB GUI, SBP selectionAbstract
The selection process for Malaysia's Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) is essential for identifying and providing opportunities to qualified students who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership skills, and active participation in cocurricular activities. Nonetheless, various inefficiencies, including potential biases, inconsistent judgments from evaluators, and prolonged procedures, hinder the current manual evaluation system. This study investigates these limitations through a qualitative methodology that includes in-depth interviews with SBP evaluators and a thorough examination of current selection criteria and procedures. The findings highlight multiple critical challenges associated with the manual system, including the labour-intensive process of handling multiple evaluation criteria, the inherent subjectivity in assessments, and variability in interpretations among evaluators. This project seeks to create a system grounded in fuzzy logic to transform the selection process for SBP. The fuzzy logic model was developed in MATLAB, using academic, leadership, and co-curricular scores as input variables. The analysis yielded a thorough, proportionate assessment for each candidate. A Mamdani FIS is used to build a model that addresses subjectivity in non-academic assessments, thereby enhancing equity and consistency among candidates. A user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) has been developed using MATLAB as a desktop application, facilitating easy data input and enabling quick evaluations. The findings indicate that adopting an automated system powered by fuzzy logic may greatly enhance both the fairness and efficiency of student selection for SBP Malaysia.
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