Research Publications

Book Chapters

1. M. Shoaib Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan and Javed Khan “DevOps' Culture Challenges Model (DC2M): A Systematic Literature Review Protocol”

Evolving Software Processes: Trends and Future Directions, 201-217, 2022

2. Abdul Wahid Khan, Ghulam Yaseen, M. Imran and Fahim Khan “AHP‐Based Prioritization Framework for Software Outsourcing Human Resource Success Factors in Global Software Development”

Evolving Software Processes: Trends and Future Directions, 151-173, 2022

3. Noor Rehman and Abdul Wahid Khan “Critical Challenges of Designing Software Architecture for Internet of Things (IoT) Software System”

Evolving Software Processes: Trends and Future Directions, 219-24, 2022

4. Shah Zaib, Abdul Wahid Khan and Iqbal Qasim “Cyber Security Challenges Model: SLR‐Based Protocol and Initial Findings”

Evolving Software Processes: Trends and Future Directions, 253-270, 2022

5. Fahad Rehman, Abdul Wahid Khan “Empirical investigation of quantum computing for integration with existing software architecture process” MMU Book 2024 (In progress)

6. Sana Latif and Abdul Wahid Khan “Quality Requirement challenges in software development for quantum computing” MMU Book 2024 (In progress)

7. Jawad Ahmad and Abdul Wahid Khan “Software Development Data Privacy and Security Model for Quantum Computing ” MMU Book 2024 (In progress)

8. Jamshid Ahmad and Abdul Wahid Khan “Empirical Investigation of Security Awareness and Training for Distributed Team to Safe from Cyber Attacks” MMU Book 2024 (In progress)

9. Saad Ullah Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan “Exploring Factors for a Framework Deciding Adoption of DevOps in Global Software Development from Vendors’ Perspective: A Protocol for a Systematic Literature Review” MMU Book 2024 (In progress)

Refereed Journals

1. Abdul Wahid Khan, Saad Ullah Khan, "Identifying and prioritizing key success factors for scaling DevOps methods in distributed software development 

environment using analytical hierarchy process" The Journal of Supercomputing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11227-025-07663-3, July-2025

2. Abdul Wahid Khan, Jamshed Ahmad, "A Cyber Security Awareness Model for Distributed Teams" Journal of Security and Privacy, https://doi.org/10.1002/spy2.70074, July-2025

3. Abdul Wahid Khan, Shahzeb Khan, "Identification and prioritization of the challenges faced by vendor organizations in the shape of cyber security: A 

FUZZY-AHP -based systematic approach" Journal of Software: Evaluation and Process, https://doi.org/10.1002/smr.2717, 2024

4. Abdul Wahid Khan, Sana Ullah, Faheem Khan “An empirical study for prioritizing issue of software project management team” Journal of Cognition, Technology & Work, July, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-023-00731-9

5. Saad Ullah, Abdul Wahid Khan, Faheem Khan “Factors Influencing Vendor Organizations In The Selection Of Devops For Global Software Development: An Exploratory Study Using A Systematic Literature Review” Journal of Cognition, Technology & Work, August, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-023-00733-7

6. Jamshed ahmad, Taher m. Ghazal, Abdul Wahid Khan, Muhammad Adnan khan, Mohammad inairat, Nizar sahawneh and Faheem khan “Quality Requirement Change Management’s Challenges: An Exploratory Study Using SLR” IEEE Access, Vol: 10, pp. 127575-127588, 2022. Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3224593

7. Abdul Wahid Khan, Shams Ullah Khan, Hathal Salamah Alwageed, Faheem Khan, Jawad Khan,Youngmoon Lee “AHP-Based Systematic Approach to Analyzing and Evaluating Critical Success Factors and Practices for Component-Based Outsourcing Software Development” Mathematics 2022, 10, 3982. https://doi.org/10.3390/math10213982

8. Javed Ali Khan, Affan Yasin, Rubia Fatima, Danish Vasan, Arif Ali Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan “Valuating requirements arguments in the online user’s Forum for requirements decision-making: The Crowd RE-VArg framework” Softw:PractExper.2022; 1–37, DOI:10.1002/spe.3137

9. Umm e Laila, Khalid Mahboob, Abdul Wahid Khan, Faheem Khan, and Whangbo Taekeun “An Ensemble Approach to Predict Early-Stage Diabetes Risk Using Machine Learning: An Empirical Study” Sensors 2022, 22, 5247. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22145247, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors

10. Abdul Wahid Khan, Shahzeb Khan et al. “Analyzing and Evaluating Critical Cyber Security Challenges Faced by Vendor Organizations in Software Development: SLR Based Approach” Vol: 10 2022 page: 65044-54, IEEE Access, Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3179822

11. Shoaib Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan “Critical Challenges to Adopt DevOps Culture in Software Organizations: A Systematic Review” Vol: IEEE Access 2022, Digital Object Identifier: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3145970

12. Shams Ullah Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, “Critical Success Factors of Component-Based Software Outsourcing Development From Vendors’ Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review” Vol:10, On Page(s): 1650-1658  IEEE Access, 2022. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3138775

13. Abdul Wahid Khan, Maseeh Ullah, Javed Ali Khan, Muhammad javed, Wresham Gul “ Identification and Prioritization of Security Challenges of Big Data on Cloud Computing Based on SLR: A Fuzzy-Topsis Analysis Approach” Journal of Software Evaluation & Process, September, 202,  DOI: 10.1002/SMR.2387

14. Abdul Wahid Khan, Maseeh Ullah, Javed Ali Khan, Arshad Ahmad, Khalil Khan, Muhammad Zamir, Wonjoon Kim And Muhammad Fazal Ijaz “Analyzing and Evaluating Critical Challenges and Practices for Software Vendor Organizations to Secure Big Data on Cloud Computing: An AHP-Based Systematic Approach” Vol: 9, pp:107309-107333 2021, Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3100287

15. Jamshed Ahmad, Abdul Wahid Khan and Habib Ullah Khan “Role of Critical Success Factors in Offshore Quality Requirement Change Management Using SLR” IEEE Access (20 July, 2021) Pp: 99680-99698 Vol: 9, Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3096663

16. Muhammad Zamir, Thabet Abdel Jawad, Fawad Nadeem, Abdul Wahid Khan, Ali Yousef “An optimal control analysis of a COVID-19 model” Alexandria Engineering Journal (2021) 60, 2875–2884

17. Majid Hussani, Habib Ullah Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, Siffat Ullah Khan, “Prioritizing the Issues extracted for Getting Right People on Right Project in Software Project Management From Vendors’ Perspective”, IEEE Access, Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3049226, 2021

18. Abdul Wahid Khan, Imtiaz Hussain and Zamir, M, “Analytic hierarchy process-based prioritization framework for vendor's reliability challenges in global software development” Journal of Software Evolution and Process. 2020; e2310.

19. Asif Usma, Abdul Wahid Khan, Qasim, Iqbal, “Critical Challenges of Quality in Software Outsourcing from Vendor Perspective across Continent to Continent” International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August, 2020, ISSN 2091-2730”

20. Akbar, M.A, Khan, A.A, Abdul Wahid Khan, “Requirement change management challenges in GSD: An analytical hierarchy process approach” Journal of Software Evaluation and Process, 2020

21. Khan. F, Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, S, Qasim,I, Habib, A “A Secure Core-Assisted Multicast Routing Protocol in Mobile Ad-Hoc Network” Journal of Internet Technology Vol. 21(2) p.375-383, 2020

22. Rafiq Ahmad Khan, Mohd Yazid Idris, Siffat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Ilyas, Sikandar Ali, Aziz ud Din, Ghulam Murtaza, Abdul Wahid Khan and Saeed Ullah “An Evaluation Framework for Communication and Coordination Processes in Offshore Software Development Outsourcing Relationship: Using Fuzzy Methods” IEEE Access 2019

23. Faheem Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, Khalid Shah, Iqbal Qasim, Asad Habib “An Algorithmic Approach for Core Election in  Mobile Ad-hoc Network” Journal of Internet Technology Vol: 20 (4) pp: 1099-1111 2019 DOI: 10.3966/160792642019072004010

24. Iqbal Qasim, Mahmood Alam, Shumaila Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, Khalid Mahmood Malik,  Muhammad Saleem, Syed Ahmad Chan Bukhar “A comprehensive review of type-2 fuzzy Ontology” Artificial Intelligence Review, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10462-019-09693-9. Pp 1-20. 1st March 2019. https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s10462-019-09693-9?author_access_token=kBn5l3AdTM9l4_97J9kuc_e4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY7g7Aby7Mr5FC_YqnsJSJtC2xlr6COzLlRUu5mmD6wvxJrTwKZ_6BBo5NDc_G1-_40RSJZm8F-0S7eUMoPxBoS3fY27Vfup428Jb4_WZ1_OOg%3D%3D

25. Maseeh Ullah Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan “A Security Model for Big Data Usage on Cloud Computing (SMBDCC)” University of Swabi Journal Vol 2(3), pp.1-7, Aug-2018

26. Noor Rehman, Abdul Wahid Khan “Software Architecture Designing Challenges Model For Internet Of Things (Iot) Software System” University of Swabi Journal Vol 2(2), pp.1-7, April-2018

27. Asif Usman and Abdul Wahid Khan “Software Outsourcing Quality Challenges Model Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Protocol” Vol 2 Issue 4 P: 196-201.University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology, (USJICT), Nov, 2018

28. Nazakat Rahim, Abdul Wahid Khan, Sardaraz Khan and Faheem Khan “A Protocol for Requirements Elicitation Challenges Model” 37(3) Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, 2018

29. Muddasar Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan "Virtual Team Management Challenges Mitigation Model: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol" Vol 2 Issue 2University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology, (USJICT), April, 2018

30. Ahmad, J, Abdul Wahid Khan and Qasim, I. “Software Outsourcing Cost Estimation Model (SOCEM). A Systematic Literature Review Protocol” University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology (USJICT). Vol 2, Issue 1. January 2018

31. Qasim, I, Rashid, M, Abdul Wahid Khan, Sardaraz, K. “Prioritizing Geographical based Communication Oriented Risks and Associated Mitigation Strategies of Global Software Development” University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology (USJICT). Vol 1, Issue 1. October 2017

32. Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan “A Case Study Protocol for Outsourcing Contract Management Model (OCMM)” Journal of Software, Vol.12(5): 348-354 ISSN: 1796-217X doi: 10.17706/jsw.12.5.348-354 2017 http://www.jsoftware.us/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=181&id=2760

31.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan "Critical challenges in managing offshore software development outsourcing contract from vendors’ perspectives” IET Software, Vol: 10(2016), pp: 20, DOI:  10.1049/iet-sen.2015.0080 , Online ISSN 1751-8814, 2016.

32.        Khan, M.I, Khan, S.U and Abdul Wahid Khan “Critical Barriers in Project Management Faced By Offshore Software Multi-Sourcing Vendors: A Detail Study” PAS Journal: 53(3), pp: 267-280, ISSN: 2016.

33.        Said K. Shah, Khalil. U, Ajab. K, Asfandyar. K, Abdul Wahid Khan and Iqbasl. Q. “Single versus Multi-step Non Rigid Medical Image Registration of 3D Medical Images” PAS Journal. 53(1): 99-105. ISSN: 0377-2969, 2016.

34.        Rahim, N. and Abdul Wahid Khan “Requirement Elicitation Challenges’ Model (RECM)”. University of Sargodha Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (UOSJSSH). Special edition, pp:85-92, ISSN#: Print Version: 2224-2341, 2015.

35.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan “Solutions for Critical Challenges in Offshore Software Outsourcing Contract” Pakistan Academic of Sciences 52(4): 329-342, 2015.

36.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan "Factors Influencing Vendor’s Capability Regarding Offshore Software Outsourcing Contract: A Detail Study Using Systematic Literature Review," Science International Journal, vol. 26, pp. 1409-1413, 2014.

37.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan, "Critical success factors for offshore software outsourcing contract management from vendors’ perspective: an exploratory study using a systematic literature review," IET Software, vol. 7, pp. 327-338, 2013.

38.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan, "Offshore Software Development Outsourcing Contract from Vendors' Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol," IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSRJCE), vol. 2, pp. 26-37, July-August 2012.

39.        M. I. Azeem, S. U. Khan , M. Ilyas, and Abdul Wahid Khan, "Intercultural Challenges in Offshore Software Development Outsourcing Relationships: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol with Preliminary Results," International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, vol. 46, 2012.

40.        Abdul Wahid Khan, S. U. Khan , M. Ilyas, and M. I. Azeem, "A Literature Survey on Data Privacy/ Protection Issues and Challenges in Cloud Computing," IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSRJCE), vol. 1, pp. 28-36, 2012.

Refereed Conferences

41.          Jamshed Ahmad and Abdul Wahid Khan “Software Outsourcing Quality Evaluation Management Model (SOQEMM)” 3rd International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies (iCoMET), Sukkur IBA University, Jan 29-30 2020

42.          Waheed Ullah Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan “A model for Big Data Adaption in Cloud    Computing” 2 nd  Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering 11-13, March 2019

43.        Muhammad Sikandar Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan, Software Outsourcing Quality Enhancement Model from vendor’s prospective: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol, 1st International Conference on Computational Sciences and Technologies, 10-12 April 2019 (INCCST'19) , Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro pp:180-188 ISBN-978-969-23372-0-5

44.        Muhammad Sikandar Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan, Software Outsourcing Quality Enhancement Model from vendor’s prospective (SOQEM), 1st International Conference on Computational Sciences and Technologies, 10-12 April 2019 (INCCST'19) , Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro pp:175-179 ISBN-978-969-23372-0-5

45.        Mahmood Alam, Iqbal Qasim and Abdul Wahid Khan, Homogeneous Ontology Mapping by Exploiting Affinity Propagation 1st International Conference on Computational Sciences and Technologies, 10-12 April 2019 (INCCST'19) , Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro pp:144-149 ISBN-978-969-23372-0-5

46.        Khan, M and Abdul Wahid Khan, “Virtual Team Management Challenges Mitigation Model  (VTMCMM)” in 2018 International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies – iCoMET 2018, 3-5 March, IBA Institute, Sakar, Pakistan

47.        Abdul Wahid Khan and M. I. Khan, "A Comparative Study of Critical Challenges of Outsourcing Contract Management Identified through SLR and Empirical Study" in International Conference on Software Development (ICSED-17), Bangkok, Thailand, 2017.

48.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan "Systematic Literature Review Protocol for the identification of Practices in Software Outsourcing Contract" Proceeding of 4th International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC-15). Sindh University Hyderabad, Pakistan. ISBN: 978-969-880-32-9, 2015.

49.        Khan, S. U., Abdul Wahid Khan and A. U. Alam "Key Factors for Software Outsourcing Vendors in Addressing Knowledge Sharing Management Activities in the context of Outsourcing Relationships: A Systematic Literature Review." Proceeding of 4th International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC-15). Sindh University Hyderabad, Pakistan. ISBN: 978-969-880-32-9, 2015.

50.        Khan, S. U, Abdul Wahid Khan, M. Yaseen and A. Habib "Solutions in Multisourcing Risk Relationship Management: A Systematic Literature Review." Proceeding of 4th International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC-15). Sindh University Hyderabad, Pakistan. ISBN: 978-969-880-32-9, 2015.

51.        M. I. Azeem, S. U. Khan, and Abdul Wahid Khan, "Analyses of intercultural challenges in offshore software development outsourcing relationships based on continent and company size " Proceeding of 4th International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC-15). Sindh University Hyderabad, Pakistan. ISBN: 978-969-880-32-9, 2015.

52.        M. Yaseen, S. U. Khan, Q. Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan, and A. U. Alam, "Risks in software multi-sourcing relationship from vendors’ perspective: A systematic literature review " Proceeding of 4th International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC-15). Sindh University Hyderabad, Pakistan. ISBN: 978-969-880-32-9, 2015.

53.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan, "Critical challenges in execution of offshore software outsourcing contract from vendors’ perspective: A systematic literature review.," in The 5th International Conference on Information and Communication Systems (ICICS-2014) of IEEE, Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST), 2014, pp. 1-6.

54.        Abdul Wahid Khan and S. U. Khan "Outsourcing Contract Management Model (OCMM)," in 13th International conference on Product-Focused Software Development and Process Improvement (Profess), Madrid, Spain, 2012, pp. 27-35.

55.        Faheem Ahmed, Abdul Wahid Khan “Software Development Readiness Model for Quantum Computing in Health Care Organisations” CAID Conference 2023 Islamabad, Pakistan

56.        Jasmshed Ahmad and Abdul Wahid Khan “Case Study Protocol for Software Outsourcing Quality Requirement Change Management Model” CAID Conference 2023 Islamabad, Pakistan

57.        Saad Ullah Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan “A Model for Deciding Adoption of DevOps Approach in Global Software Development from vendors’ perspective” CAID Conference 2023 Islamabad, Pakistan

58.        Miss Lahba, Abdul Wahid khan “Model for Distance learning System due to the Digital Transformation in Covid-19” CAID Conference 2023 Islamabad, Pakistan