Identity Management Research Articles

Digital Literacy Profile of Indonesian Educational Technology Students in the Era of Digital Transformation

The development of digital technology has led to fundamental changes in the industrial world, known as the industrial transformation of the digital era. One of the serious challenges in education regarding digital technology resources is the ability to control them through algorithmic systems. This research aims to analyze and map the profile of Educational Technology students, particularly Generation Z, who are now in an increasingly mediated and digitalized learning environment. The research employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design. The sampling method used is total sampling, where the entire population is selected as the research sample. Data collection is conducted using a questionnaire as the instrument. The data analysis techniques include both qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The research findings reveal three categories of digital literacy competencies among Indonesian Educational Technology students: communicative power, selective power, and digital-based creation. Communicative power relates to elements such as social networking, transliteracy, identity management, and self-broadcasting. The digital literacy competency related to communicative skills is categorized as very good, as is the ability to select various digital content when accessing internet-based media. However, the digital literacy competency related to creative power is in the good category, tending towards quite good.

Enhanced thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of boron nitride@polymethylacrylimide/epoxy composites with self-assembled stable three-dimensional network

Constructing a three-dimensional (3D) network of fillers with high thermal conductivity is considered to be an effective strategy to obtain ideal thermal management materials (TMM). However, 3D filler network is often disrupted by the subsequent processing and forming processes , and it is difficult to incorporate high levels of fillers into lyophilized aerogels, which is a key factor limiting their widespread use. In this work, boron nitride@polymethylacrylimide/epoxy (BN@PMI/EP) composites with a stable 3D BN network were prepared by freeze-drying and hot-pressing. A water-soluble copolymer quaternary ammonium salt has been synthesized by the solution polymerization. BN@PMI aerogel was obtained by the freeze-drying of ammonium salt and BN solution, and thermal imidization. BN@PMI aerogel has a six-membered imine ring structure that can be loaded with a high content of BN, which ensures the stability of the 3D BN network structure and facilitates the subsequent impregnation of EP in vacuum, which is one of the innovations of this work.The stable and complete 3D BN network leads to the enhancement of thermal conductivity, and the out-of-plane and in-plane thermal conductivities of BN@PMI/EP reach 1.21 W·m–1·K–1 and 2.76 W·m–1·K–1 at BN loading of 40% (mass), respectively. Meanwhile, the excellent mechanical properties and results of finite element simulation and actual experiments confirm that BN@PMI/EP is a potential TMM.

Blockchain-driven decentralized identity management: An interdisciplinary review and research agenda

The rise of blockchain technology has sparked interest in decentralized identity management (DIdM). However, DIdM's interdisciplinary nature has led to a fragmented understanding. We propose a “Task Structure-Technological Properties-Fit” framework to clarify the application of DIdM across tasks and contexts. We conducted a comprehensive review of 149 DIdM papers to define task structure (task goals and stakeholder values), task goals (identity value creation and value maintenance), stakeholders (users, service providers, identity issuers, regulators, and infrastructure builders), and DIdM properties (interoperability and self-sovereignty). We explored how these elements could align and then highlight research gaps and present a DIdM research agenda.

Innovating Identity Management Theorizing to Illuminate the Experiences of Marginalized Employees

Innovating Identity Management Theorizing to Illuminate the Experiences of Marginalized Employees

Career Advancement Towards Leadership: An Examination Through the Lens of Role Identity Management

Career Advancement Towards Leadership: An Examination Through the Lens of Role Identity Management

Ethics and Digital Identity

This article describes how identity professionals can relate their work to ethics and how imperative it is to ensure that ethical discussions and value conversations are conducted in the field of identity and access management. By providing a general introduction to ethics and what ethical theories are, this article lays the foundation for an understanding and clear perspective on the topic of ethics that can seem so far away from technology. But technology, although not good or bad, is never neutral and most often value-laden. And when we assign identity we assign power. Identity and access impact various values and these are described in this article as well, again building the bridge between ethics and technology. The article concludes with methods to apply ethics in everyday work as an identity professional.

Unveiling the controversies of brand identity management: A holistic framework for global B2B companies through a hybrid systematic literature review and interpretive structural modelling

Corporations that present a distinctive and different brand identity are preferable for customers and the market, create value, and lead in pricing. It helps customers feel the corporation is trustworthy and reliable. Despite the remarkable advantages, the definition of brand identity for global B2B companies needs to be clearer and more complex than the definition of other close concepts. It deals with some problems and causes some challenges for managers. The present study aims to identify the main controversies and challenges in brand identity management for global B2B companies. Accordingly, a hybrid systematic literature review (SLR) and thematic analysis (TA) have been employed to extract the initial drawbacks. Afterwards, the relationships among the extracted themes are identified using an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) to recognise the network of the problems surrounding the brand identity of global B2B companies. Ultimately, the identified themes are also categorised via the MICMAC method (Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification). After reviewing 142 articles, 12, 11, and 9 challenges were extracted as the main themes for corporate, brand, and stakeholder levels. These themes were analysed and categorised into drivers, linkages, dependents, and autonomous challenges. Moreover, three subsystems were presented, covering the causal relationship among the challenges.

Examining Factors Impacting Generation-Z Perception of Red Culture Organization Identity in Xi’an China: The Moderating Effect of Personal and Organizational Value Congruence

This study explores the variable factors that affect the identity management identity of the Generation-Z in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, and provides solutions for improving the youth's identity, inheritance and further improving the efficiency of organizational management of red cultural organizations. This study uses quantitative investigation and qualitative analysis methods, and derives three independent variables, an intermediary variable and a dependent variable. A total of hypotheses and a conceptual model were proposed. Pilot study was used for data collection and analysis, factor analysis, path analysis, and regression analysis to verify the research hypothesis. This study will take the organizational identity theory as the theoretical basis, provide a new research perspective for the Xi'an Municipal Government and relevant red culture functional management departments to improve management effectiveness, and provide reference ideas for the identification and inheritance of red culture among adolescents in the Generation-Z in Xi'an.

Web-Based Warfarin Management (Alfalfa App) Versus Traditional Warfarin Management: Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study.

Poor anticoagulation management of warfarin may lead to patient admission, prolonged hospital stays, and even death due to anticoagulation-related adverse events. Traditional non-web-based outpatient clinics struggle to provide ideal anticoagulation management services for patients, and there is a need to explore a safer, more effective, and more convenient mode of warfarin management. This study aimed to compare differences in the quality of anticoagulation management and clinical adverse events between a web-based management model (via a smartphone app) and the conventional non-web-based outpatient management model. This study is a prospective cohort research that includes multiple national centers. Patients meeting the nadir criteria were split into a web-based management group using the Alfalfa app or a non-web-based management group with traditional outpatient management, and they were then monitored for a 6-month follow-up period to collect coagulation test results and clinical events. The effectiveness and safety of the 2 management models were assessed by the following indicators: time in therapeutic range (TTR), bleeding events, thromboembolic events, all-cause mortality events, cumulative event rates, and the distribution of the international normalized ratio (INR). This national multicenter cohort study enrolled 522 patients between June 2019 and May 2021, with 519 (99%) patients reaching the follow-up end point, including 260 (50%) in the non-web-based management group and 259 (50%) in the web-based management group. There were no observable differences in baseline characteristics between the 2 patient groups. The web-based management group had a significantly higher TTR than the non-web-based management group (82.4% vs 71.6%, P<.001), and a higher proportion of patients received effective anticoagulation management (81.2% vs 63.5%, P<.001). The incidence of minor bleeding events in the non-web-based management group was significantly higher than that in the web-based management group (12.1% vs 6.6%, P=.048). Between the 2 groups, there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of severe bleeding and thromboembolic and all-cause death events. In addition, compared with the non-web-based management group, the web-based management group had a lower proportion of INR in the extreme subtreatment range (17.6% vs 21.3%) and severe supertreatment range (0% vs 0.8%) and a higher proportion in the treatment range (50.4% vs 43.1%), with statistical significance. Compared with traditional non-web-based outpatient management, web-based management via the Alfalfa app may be more beneficial because it can enhance patient anticoagulation management quality, lower the frequency of small bleeding events, and improve INR distribution.

Digital identities in the metaverse: Privacy, security, and user authentication in virtual financial systems

The advent of the metaverse has ushered in a new era of digital interaction, commerce, and finance. As users increasingly immerse themselves in virtual spaces, the need for robust digital identities becomes paramount. This study investigates the intricate interplay of privacy, security, and user authentication within the context of digital identities in the metaverse, with a particular focus on virtual financial systems. Employing a cross-case analysis method within the qualitative research paradigm, the study extensively examines real-world instances to extract valuable insights, identify challenges, and propose potential solutions in navigating this dynamic landscape. This approach allows for a comprehensive examination of overarching patterns and trends across case studies, revealing persistent challenges in digital identity management. The study delves into the complexities of pseudonymity in virtual engagement, emphasizing the crucial balance required for user trust and accountability. Furthermore, it uncovers commonalities in successful implementations, spotlighting the transformative role of blockchain technology, exemplified by IBM Blockchain World Wire, and the growing trend of biometric authentication, as seen in the FIDO use case. The successful cases examined demonstrate that a user-friendly experience and scalability are integral to the adoption of advanced security technologies. Industry leaders should take note of the global trends in digital transactions, emphasizing efficiency, transparency and cross-border security. Additionally, the study offers forward-looking insights with implications for future research and practice, advocating for continued exploration of the nuanced dynamics between user privacy, trust-building mechanisms and accountability in the ever-evolving metaverse landscape.

The inconspicuous power of border festivals: insights from the Chad-Cameroon border

ABSTRACT Held every two years and alternating venues between Yagoua (Cameroon) and Bongor (Chad), the Tokna Massana border festival celebrates the identity and culture of the partitioned Masa peoples. This article explores how border festivals like Tokna Massana can complement and innovate the study of borders and borderlands. Building on participant observation, semi-structured interviews and archival research, we analyze how exacting cross-border festival planning and preparation in the Masa homeland and the diaspora make each new edition possible. We argue that border festivals are worth our attention because their repertoires illuminate underrepresented knowledge production and transmission choices. Moreover, the expectation of festive commemorations underlines processual and performative modes of engagement and management of identity and historical memory. They draw our attention to unexpected use, counter use, and repurposing of border spaces and infrastructures. Finally, the study of border festivals can reveal unacknowledged histories of practical governance.

National register of citizens and citizenship amendment act 2019: following the logic of citizenship securitization in India

ABSTRACT The idea of securitization has an influence on citizenship policies since it enables them to regulate, control and separate secure identities from unsecure identities while also exploiting intercommunity dynamics, straining connections, resulting in exclusions. The thesis that securitization and citizenship are inextricably linked, following different logic at the national and provincial level but tied with the thread of securitization and identity management, is supported by a detailed examination of citizenship policies and legislation implemented after India's independence.

Creating a religious identity and impression management by Islamic banks

PurposeIslamic banks (IBs) place significant importance on their religious identity, prompting the utilization of impression management (IM) strategies to emphasize such identity. This paper aims to discuss the motivations behind using IM in the creation of religious identity by IBs, and to explore the use of religious symbols and language as a form of religious rhetoric. It is argued that to counteract the threats to their religious identity, IBs use IM techniques, predominantly through the inclusion of religious symbols and rhetoric.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical exploratory study, using content analysis, was conducted on the annual reports of the largest IBs for the year 2022. The analyses involved a total of 39 banks based on a filtered list from The Banker’s Top Islamic Financial Institutions of 2022. A manual content analysis was undertaken to extract religious symbols, images and contents.FindingsThe findings reveal the use of IM techniques that emphasize the religious identity of these banks. Notably, IBs consistently reaffirm their commitment to Sharia compliance and disclose their contributions to Zakah. In addition, the analysis reveals the incorporation of Quranic verses, religious iconographic images and other religious rhetoric statements in the annual reports of many IBs.Research limitations/implicationsThe analysis concludes that the assertion by IBs that their guiding principles are rooted in Islamic values are supported by the religious terminology and imagery embedded in their annual reports. Alongside mere religious symbolism, the terms and images are integral part of the corporate identity of the Islamic that not only sends persuasive signals to stakeholders but also help build an impression on the activities of the IBs.Originality/valueIM has been a key objective and strategy of companies. This study aimed at exploring whether and how IBs used religious symbolism as an integral part of IM and corporate identity.

Collaborative credentials for the Internet of Things

The Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) paradigm has emerged as a decentralized Identity Management model with interesting capabilities for the Internet of Things (IoT). However, current standard SSI protocols and procedures only consider that individuals store their own identity, failing to provide an accurate solution for the identity management of groups where participants might use credentials from different identities and collaborate to meet a set of verifier´s requirements. The present work introduces the concept of Collaborative Credentials (CCs) to formalize identity management procedures that model the collaboration within a group of participants. CCs allow to leverage use cases requiring collaboration that cannot be solved with standard SSI verifiable credentials, increase the privacy of group participants and enable the development of a software framework that any verifier/holder could use to generate a generic application. In the paper, a generic model for CCs is presented, together with an implementation example that is subsequently evaluated in an experimental testbed.

Decentralization of Identity using Ethereum and IPFS

Introduction: The Identity of a user in digital world is an important factor for an individual. Identity management has been handled by various models which, over the period of time have been prone various security breaches. The foremost integral part of any identity model is the centralized storage, access of data. Considering this, in recent years, there has been evolution from centralization to de-centralization of Identity management. With respect to this new aspect, this paper proposes a solution to the centralized management problems, as a decentralized Identity Management System. The said approach utilizes Ethereum blockchain, IPFS, both supporting distributed data accessibility and data storage respectively. This paper also sheds light on the W3C specification of DID (De-centralized Identifier) which supports the Self-Sovereign Identity principles of Identity Management and are vital for de-centralization of Identity Management

Resisting silence and stigma: Mothering and sex work

AbstractThis article will critically explore differing representations of sex work and motherhood linked to competing ideological perspectives on sex work from the perspective that frames it as the definitive transgression of gendered norms, to that which calls out the lack of necessary support and protections for sex workers. Central to this will be the foregrounding of evidence from sex workers' own management of subjective identities and their narratives of working and mothering, which resist stigma and shame.

Enhancing urban identity through the refined management of architectural styles: insights from Wuhan

ABSTRACT The shaping of urban features is profoundl influenced by the underlying urban context, and architectural features and style management are important parts of the protection and cultivation of urban identity. However, in China, oversight in managing the urban context often results in neglect of the cultural values embedded in architectural aspects at the micro level. This, in turn, contributes to the convergence and disorder of urban architectural features and styles. This study builds upon the significance of the urban context and takes the typical Chinese megacity Wuhan as a case study. First, the research systematically outlines the diachronic development of architectural features and styles in Wuhan and meticulously analyses the prevailing problems. Subsequently, an evaluation is conducted on the efficacy of existing architectural features and style management policies and the approval processes for architectural schemes. Finally, the research formulates a comprehensive architectural feature and style management and implementation system that harmonizes Wuhan’s urban cultural heritage and urban identification characteristics. This paper aims to contribute to the refinement of urban identity management and the preservation of architectural diversity to foster a more cohesive and culturally resonant urban environment in Wuhan.

Evaluation of Serum Procalcitonin as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker for Sepsis in Major Burn Patients: A Prospective Study

Abstract Background Sepsis in burns worsens the patient’s prognosis and increases the risk of organ failure and death. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), which is a direct response to sepsis is the main reason for death in burn patients. Identifying early sepsis is very important, given that every 6 h delay in the diagnosis of sepsis reduces survival by 10%. Complexity in diagnosing sepsis in the burn is due to the systemic response to the burn itself clinically simulating sepsis. Aim of the Work The aim of this study is: To investigate the diagnostic validity of PCT in burn sepsis as an early diagnostic tool and to identify its prognostic value in major burn patients with sepsis. Patients and Methods The study was a prospective study carried out in the Burn Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ain Shams University Hospitals on 30 patients that were admitted from October 2021 to April 2022 with major burn (more than 20% of TBSA) were included and the Local Ethics Committee approved the study, and informed consent was obtained from all participants or their guardians. Results It had been revealed that the first 3 samples have no significant increase in PCT levels in relation to sepsis. However, the following 2 samples which had been withdrawn on day 5 show a significant increase in PCT levels, and these on day 7 on admission are highly significant with a median (IQR) range of 9 ng/dl and median (IQR) range of 13.2 ng/dl respectively. Moreover, it had been noted that the PCT level on admission was significant for the prognosis of death with a median (IQR) range of 1.65 ng/dl while in survivor patients the median was 0.45 ng/dl. Conclusion Our study demonstrated that PCT level in major burn patients is a promising diagnostic biomarker in detecting sepsis that could facilitate ideal management and initiate proper antimicrobial therapy and good prognostic value as an early predictor of mortality.

Decentralized Identity Verification in Metaverse Auditing Using Blockchain Technology

This research paper presents a comprehensive review of decentralized identity verification in the context of metaverse auditing, leveraging blockchain technology. With the rapid evolution of virtual environments and the emergence of the metaverse, ensuring trust, transparency, and security becomes paramount. Traditional centralized identity verification systems face challenges in such decentralized and dynamic environments. Blockchain technology offers promising solutions by providing a transparent, immutable, and decentralized ledger for identity management and verification. Conceptual Analysis research methodology used in this research paper because theoretical and conceptual clarity are crucial for understanding complex phenomena. The paper begins by exploring the concept of decentralized identity management systems and their significance in virtual environments. It discusses various challenges associated with traditional identity verification methods and highlights the potential of blockchain-based solutions in addressing these challenges. Through a systematic literature review, the paper examines existing research and developments in decentralized identity verification, metaverse auditing, and blockchain technology. Key topics covered include the architecture of decentralized identity systems, consensus mechanisms for identity verification on blockchain networks, privacy-preserving techniques, and interoperability standards for cross-platform identity management. Furthermore, the paper investigates the role of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) in facilitating identity verification processes within the metaverse. The review also discusses the potential implications of decentralized identity verification in enhancing trust and security in virtual economies, enabling seamless user experiences, and fostering innovation in digital asset management. Moreover, it identifies current gaps and challenges in the field and proposes future research directions to address these issues. Overall, this research paper contributes to the understanding of decentralized identity verification in metaverse auditing using blockchain technology. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in exploring the intersection of decentralized identity, virtual environments, and blockchain technology. The insights provided aim to stimulate further research and innovation in this rapidly evolving domain.

Digital twin-driven architecture for AIoT-based energy service provision and optimal energy trading between smart nanogrids

This article explores integrating digital twin technology and blockchain within smart grids to optimize energy trading among prosumers and consumers in smart nanogrids. Our platform employs a multi-objective optimization strategy, including Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), to delineate energy trading routes between nanogrids, optimizing parameters such as route distance, surplus renewable energy, and energy power loss. Our platform ensures efficient and effective energy trading services by meticulously considering factors such as surplus energy amount, energy price, route distance, and time. The proposed digital twin-based architecture comprises seven layers, each tailored to address specific functionalities and services for energy management within smart nanogrids. At the apex lies the application layer (digital twin services), leveraging the digital twin's capabilities to optimize energy trading, manage surplus energy, and efficiently meet energy demand. This layer facilitates informed decision-making and resource optimization. Integrating a digital twin-driven architecture with a blockchain-based platform tackles challenges inherent in decentralized energy trading. The digital twin offers real-time energy resource monitoring and optimisation, ensuring efficient utilisation and autonomous decision-making. Concurrently, leveraging blockchain technology ensures secure and transparent transactions, fostering trust among participants and facilitating peer-to-peer energy exchange. Task generation, device virtualization, task mapping, scheduling on edge devices, and task assignment layers further streamline task execution and resource utilization, enhancing the efficiency of energy management processes. The predictive optimal energy control layer also orchestrates the entire architecture, enabling predictive and optimized energy control within smart nanogrids. Furthermore, the Security as a Service (SECaaS) layer enhances security and trustworthiness using blockchain technology, incorporating components such as consensus management, real-time distributed ledgers, and identity management. This layer enhances the security and transparency of energy-related transactions and data within the digital twin framework. The results showcase a remarkable 53% reduction in peak load, emphasizing the optimized energy consumption and demand achieved. Furthermore, our platform has significantly increased the utilization of renewable energy resources by 24%, highlighting its contribution to sustainable energy resource management. Rigorous assessment of the prediction and optimization modules reveals their high accuracy and precision, with mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) values of 15.125 and 14.369, respectively. These findings underscore the efficacy and reliability of our digital twin-based approach, surpassing existing solutions and benchmarks.