Application Of Technological Solutions Research Articles

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DEVICE FOR REDUCTION OF DATA LOSS AND TIME TAKEN FOR TRANSFERRING THE DATA INTO AN ARTIFICIAL BIOCOMPOSITE SOCKET PROSTHESIS THROUGH ARDUINO

In recent years, technical innovations have made artificial limbs much more comfortable, but not patient satisfaction. In this work, an artificial bio-composite prosthesis is designed and developed. Further, the concept of cloning the movement action of the anatomical leg and feeding it to the prosthetic leg is achieved through an accelerometer sensor and microcontroller. Results demonstrate that the efficiency of the proposed device depends on the angle suspension, hinge lubrication and the prosthetic material, which should be sufficient to sustain the development and application of technological solutions. The proposed sensor-based technology plays an important role in rehabilitation field. It has been proven from this work that the data transfer from the normal leg to the prosthetic leg is quick and data loss is reduced. The design of the prototype could mimic various gestures and motions to make things feel much better for amputees. A prototype mimicking the functions of the human leg was successfully designed, bringing out various gestures and motions for the betterment of the amputees. This sensor-based technology gives a great solution for amputees to make life better like a normal person. As the sockets are made up of jute fiber reinforced epoxy biocomposite material, the skin irritation is reduced for the above-knee amputee patients. Through this proposed prosthetic leg, the patients can perform the normal actions of the leg as a healthy person. Also, the proposed mechanism is highly suitable for disabled patients for their better gait movement.

Slepe i slabovide osobe u zdravstvenoj zaštiti - analiza problema i potencijalnih rešenja

The aim of this review is to analyze, based on relevant scientific sources, the problems faced by blind and partially sighted people in health care, as well as to identify opportunities for solutions to these challenges. Blindness and visual impairment are serious health conditions that can significantly affect an individual's quality of life. These individuals often face numerous challenges when accessing health care. Accessibility of the physical environment, communication with healthcare professionals, access to information, and use of medical devices are some of the key issues. Improving access to health care can be realized through the application of technological solutions, education of health workers, provision of accessible communication and information, and the inclusion of blind and partially sighted people in health care planning.

A Low-Cost Collaborative Robot for Science and Education Purposes to Foster the Industry 4.0 Implementation

The evolution of information technology and the great advances in artificial intelligence are leading to a level of automation that has never been reached before. A large part of this level of automation is due to the use of robotics, which in turn ends up both hindering and accelerating the process of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is driven by innovative technologies that have an effect on production systems and business models. Although technologies are the driving motors of production within Industry 4.0, many production systems require collaboration between robotics and humans, and safety is required for both parties. Given the need for robots to collaborate with humans simultaneously or in parallel, a new generation of robots, called cobots, “Collaborative Robots”, are gaining prominence to face these challenges. With cobots, it is possible to overcome security barriers and envisage working safely side-by-side with humans. This paper presents the development and testing of a low-cost, within standards, 6-axis collaborative robot that can be used for educational purposes in different task-specific applications. The development of this collaborative robot involves the design and 3D printing of the structure (connections and parts), sizing and selection of circuits and/or electronic components, programming, and control. Furthermore, this study considers the development of a user interface application with the robotic arm. Thus, the application of technological solutions, as well as of the scientific and educational approaches used in the development of cobots can foster the wide implementation of Industry 4.0.

Emissions of Gaseous Pollutants from Pig Farms and Methods for their Reduction – A Review

Abstract Agriculture contributes significantly to anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). Livestock production, including pig production, is associated with several gaseous pollutants released into the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), ammonia (NH3) and nitrous oxide (N2O). Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including alcohols, aldehydes, and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, as well as typically odorous pollutants, are an inseparable element of raising and breeding farm animals. These emissions can degrade local and regional air quality, contribute to surface water eutrophication and acid rain, and increase the greenhouse gas footprint of the production sector. The paper is organized as follows. First, the sources and factors influencing the level of emissions from pig houses are described. Next, the effects of dietary methods (optimization of animal diets), hygienic methods (including microclimate optimization) and technological methods (application of technological solutions) for mitigating emissions from pigs are discussed.

Applications of Technological Solutions in Primary Ways of Preventing Transmission of Respiratory Infectious Diseases-A Systematic Literature Review.

With the growing concern about the spread of new respiratory infectious diseases, several studies involving the application of technology in the prevention of these diseases have been carried out. Among these studies, it is worth highlighting the importance of those focused on the primary forms of prevention, such as social distancing, mask usage, quarantine, among others. This importance arises because, from the emergence of a new disease to the production of immunizers, preventive actions must be taken to reduce contamination and fatalities rates. Despite the considerable number of studies, no records of works aimed at the identification, registration, selection, and rigorous analysis and synthesis of the literature were found. For this purpose, this paper presents a systematic review of the literature on the application of technological solutions in the primary ways of respiratory infectious diseases transmission prevention. From the 1139 initially retrieved, 219 papers were selected for data extraction, analysis, and synthesis according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results enabled the identification of a general categorization of application domains, as well as mapping of the adopted support mechanisms. Findings showed a greater trend in studies related to pandemic planning and, among the support mechanisms adopted, data and mathematical application-related solutions received greater attention. Topics for further research and improvement were also identified such as the need for a better description of data analysis and evidence.

Automated Regulation and Supervision: The Impact of RegTech on Banking Compliance

Regulatory technologies (RegTech) are the new paradigm of supervision and compliance in the banking sector. However, the application of technological solutions to reduce compliance costs in supervising financial activities can interfere with the intervention of regulators. The extent to which compliance with the regulation can be automated by technologies raises the question whether the manual intervention is still required. This article examines the potential of RegTech solutions to automate rules and principles. Addressing the challenges of regulatory compliance with the use of technology allows bank regulators to embrace speed and agility, supported by cost savings, resource optimisation and value creation. RegTech, banking compliance, automation, digitization, decentralization, disintermediation, financial technologies, data access, algorithmic decision-making, manual intervention.

Application of Technological Solutions in the Fight against Money Laundering—A Systematic Literature Review

With the growing interest in technological solutions aimed at combating money laundering, several studies involving the application of technology have been carried out. However, there were no records of studies aimed at identifying, selecting, rigorously analyzing and synthesizing the literature on solutions that adopt technology to combat money laundering. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on the application of technological solutions in the fight against money laundering. Seventy-one papers were selected from the 795 studies initially retrieved for data extraction, analysis and synthesis based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results obtained with the data analysis made it possible to identify a general categorization of the domains of application of the approaches, as well as a mapping and classification of the support mechanisms adopted. The findings of this review showed that, among the application domain categories identified, the detection of suspicious transactions attracted greater attention from researchers. Regarding the support mechanisms adopted, the application of data mining techniques was used more extensively to detect money laundering. Topics for further research and refinement were also identified, such as the need for a better description of data analysis to provide more convincing evidence to support the benefits presented.

Experimenting with the urban: Politics, discourses and practices of the smart city and datification

In recent years the concept of smart city has been prominently featuring in urban discourses and practices. Indeed, it has become a label many metropolis desire for themselves. Smart urbanism is based on the premise that cities can become more efficient and sustainable through the application of technological solutions. However, what are the scenarios and socio-technical consequences that can be associated with augmentation of smart devices and algorithms within the city? This article addresses some of the contemporary debates and analytical challenges that emerge from the notion of smart cities. Taking interpretative keys from Science and Technology Studies (STS), this paper analyzes the experimental nature of the concept of smart cities and the effects of datafication over urban spaces and individuals. Using Strenger’s figure of the idiot, this article concludes with a critical reflection on the vision of city that the smart city paradigm contains.

An Assessment of Airport Sustainability, Part 2—Energy Management at Copenhagen Airport

Airports play a critical role in the air transport value chain. Each air transport value chain stakeholder requires energy to conduct their operations. Airports are extremely energy intensive. Greenhouse gases are a by-product from energy generation and usage. Consequently, airports are increasingly trying to sustainably manage their energy requirements as part of their environmental policies and strategies. This study used an exploratory qualitative and quantitative case study research approach to empirically examine Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavia’s major air traffic hub, sustainable airport energy management practices and energy-saving initiatives. For Copenhagen Airport, the most significant environmental impact factors occurring from energy usage are the CO2 emissions arising from both the air side and land side operations. Considering this, the airport has identified many ways to manage and mitigate the environmental impact from energy consumption on both the air and land side operations. Importantly, the application of technological solutions, systems and process enhancements and collaboration with key stakeholders has contributed to the airport’s success in mitigating the environmental impact from energy usage at the airport whilst at the same time achieving energy savings.

Stability assessment of the chemical composition of the water used to supply the circuits in selected power plants of TAURON Group

Electricity production in Poland is carried out mainly in conventional power plants, and the necessary resources include fuel and water. Significant water intake and production of sewage necessitate the application of technological solutions limiting the negative impact on the water environment. For this reason, Tauron Group's power plants for replenishing losses in cooling circuits use beside surface water, water from inactive mining plants. Due to the increased content of chlorides and sulphates in relation to surface water, mine water show significant corrosion properties. However, they are characterized by a relatively stable chemical composition mainly dependent on the physicochemical properties of the geological environment. The surface water quality is affected by many factors, such as seasons, thaws, rainfall, or the presence of pollutants from sewage disposal. The relative stability of the chemical composition of mine water allows for easier determination of chemical dosage during treatment process. The paper presents a stability assessment of the chemical composition of waters used to supplement circuits based on data from 2007–2017.

The technical aspects of using timber in the construction of forest roads

AbstractThis study is on the ecological aspects and interest of the State Forest National Forests Holding (SF) units in reinforcing the ground subgrade by using timber raft construction and brushwood mattresses in forest road construction. The aim of the study was to analyse the technical parameters of forest roads made on a ground subgrade reinforced with timber raft construction and brushwood mattresses. As part of the research, the scope of SF units’ application of technological solutions and the parameters of existing forest district roads made on a timber substructure were determined. A road with reference sections using different variants of subgrade reinforced with timbers logs (oak, pine) and brushwood mattresses were studied. The technical parameters of features ensuring usability, such as, among others, the bearing capacity of the pavement, were selected for the analysis. The ability of the tested pavements to support vehicle axle loads was determined based on the deflection of the surface as well as the primary (MEI) and secondary (MEII) deformation modulus with a calculated deformation indicator (I0). The deformation modulus ME of the pavement and road subgrade were determined using a VSS plate with a diameter of 300 mm. It indicated a large range of results of secondary deformation of surfaces using timber raft construction (107-204 MN·m-2) and brushwood mattresses (26-58 MN·m-2), which are dependent mainly on the diameter of the logs used, their arrangement and the road fill used.

Can Firms Develop a Service-Dominant Organisational Culture to Improve CRM?

CRM is more than the tactical application of technology solutions; it is a broader strategic approach to managing customer relationships (Payne and Frow, 2005) in order to create value. This article will review the challenges of creating the right organizational context to manage the value exchange, in order to create the right level of value for the customer in the application of CRM. One of the reasons CRM initiatives have failed in the past has been a focus only on the value that the firm can gain from a relationship, without consideration of the benefits in terms of customer experience and their perception of value. With recognition that the customer plays an active role in service models and subsequently the work triumphed by Lusch and Vargo (2004; 2006a; 2008) around the importance of a service-dominant logic (S-DL) for marketing, it has been increasingly recognized that the customer’s perception of value-in-use is facilitated by relationships with customers. However, traditionally managers have been trained to think from a product-dominated perspective and to create value offerings for (not with) the market. If application of service-dominant logic is to lead to firms developing competitive advantage through more effective co-creation of customer-perceived value, then firms need to attempt to ‘manage’ their organizational climate in order to support delivery of effective CRM solutions with a culture that enables and encourages staff to work to develop relationships that create value with customers that encourage those customers to stay in those relationships. Relevant literature across a number of research paradigms is reviewed and an agenda for future research is discussed.

On ‘The Myth of the Learning Society’

A recent critique by Hughes and Tight (1995) argued that the ‘Learning Society’ and related notions of productivity and change are ‘myths’. In response, it is argued here that myth should not be confused with ideological distortion. The rhetorical dimension of current initiatives is a necessary feature of theoretical formulation, intended to influence public discussion and policy-making. The concepts of productivity and change are reconsidered in a wider historical dimension and the communitarian aspects of the project are shown to have a more positive significance in the light of, for example, recent work by Beck and Giddens on ‘reflexivity’ and ‘risk’. It is acknowledged that faith in the application of technological solutions to societal learning challenges is frequently misplaced. But fear that the project's aims might be subverted by interests hostile to humane educational values is insufficient reason for such scepticism, which is too narrowly grounded and is misdirected.