Impact Of Technological Factors Research Articles

Effect of the economic, social and technological factors on sustainable entrepreneurship over time

Sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) has been researched in different areas but with little attention on sustainability. This study analyses the effects of economic, social, and technological factors on SE over time. It applies partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to test three hypotheses. The results show that, while all three factor categories positively impact SE over time, the impact of technological factors is less significant.

The Impact of Technology Factors Beyond School on Eighth-Grade Math Achievement

This study examined the relationship between technology factors students use beyond school and their standardized math assessment scores. Student frequency of seeking math help online, playing digital games involving math, and programming computers outside of school were studied. An analysis of data taken from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) dataset was done to compare student responses from survey data to mathematics achievement scores of 8th-grade students. This secondary data analysis was completed using multiple t-tests to compare means and determine significance. Results found in this study showed that beyond school, frequent use (daily or almost) of websites for math homework help, playing digital games involving, and programming computers had negative effects on scores. Once/twice a year or month scored better than never for website use and digital games, while never programming scored higher than all other frequencies. Students may benefit from instructional guidance as to which websites are most beneficial for homework help with math. An effort to help students recognize math use in digital games may increase their awareness and intentional use outside of school. Early classroom instruction on computer programming may help provide a better understanding of its relationship with mathematics.

Odour Emissions of Municipal Waste Biogas Plants—Impact of Technological Factors, Air Temperature and Humidity

Biogas plants processing municipal waste are an important part of a circular economy (energy generation from biogas and organic fertiliser production for the treatment of selectively collected biowaste). However, the technological processes taking place may be associated with odour nuisance. The paper presents the results of pilot research conducted at six municipal waste biogas plants in Poland. It shows the relations between odour intensity and concentration and the occurring meteorological and ambient conditions (air temperature and relative humidity) and technological factors at biogas plants processing municipal waste. The impact of meteorological and ambient conditions was identified by measuring air temperature and relative humidity and observing their changes. The impact of technological factors was identified by measuring odorant concentration (volatile organic compounds and ammonia) and observing their changes between individual measurement series. At most analysed biogas plants, the influence of technological factors on odour emissions took place and was clearly noted. The elements of biogas installations characterised by the highest concentration of these odorants were indicated. Special attention should be paid to the choice of technological solutions and technical and organisational measures to reduce the impact of unfavourable atmospheric conditions on odour emissions.

АНАЛИЗ ВЛИЯНИЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ФАКТОРОВ НА УДЕЛЬНЫЕ НОРМЫ ЭЛЕКТРОПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ ВЫЕМОЧНЫХ УЧАСТКОВ УГОЛЬНЫХ ШАХТ

АНАЛИЗ ВЛИЯНИЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ФАКТОРОВ НА УДЕЛЬНЫЕ НОРМЫ ЭЛЕКТРОПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ ВЫЕМОЧНЫХ УЧАСТКОВ УГОЛЬНЫХ ШАХТ

Some specific aspects of the process of production of pseudo-alloyed coatings by thermal spraying

Pseudo-alloyed coatings are formed of two or more metals which keep interfaces and do not combine into entire phases in the process of application. Components included in pseudo-alloyed coatings usually stand in marked contrast by their physical and mechanical properties. It allows the production of a new range of properties depending on the combination of the used metals. Specific aspects of the process of production of pseudo-alloyed coatings by thermal spraying and impact of technology factors on the adhesive strength of the coating with the parent metal were examined in the present work.

Projected longevities of cardiac implantable defibrillators: a retrospective analysis over the period 2007-17 and the impact of technological factors in determining longevity.

Implanters of cardiac implantable electronic devices cannot easily choose devices by longevity as usually current models only have projected longevity data since those with known performance are obsolete. This study examines how projected device longevities are derived, the influencing factors, and their roles in guiding model choice. Ninety-eight implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) models released in Europe in 2007-17 were analysed for reported battery capacities, projected longevities for standardized settings stipulated by the French Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) and manufacturer-chosen settings. Battery capacities and HAS projected longevities increased during the study period. Based on current drain estimation, therapy functions consumed only a small portion (2-7%) of the battery energy for single- and dual-chamber ICDs, but up to 50% (from biventricular pacing) for CRT-Ds. Large differences exist between manufacturers and models both in terms of battery capacity and energy consumption. Battery capacity is not the sole driver of longevity for electronic implantable cardiac devices and, particularly for ICDs, the core function consume a large part of the battery energy even in the absence of therapy. Providing standardized current drain consumption in addition to battery capacity may provide more meaningful longevity information among implantable electronic cardiac devices.

Застосування 3D-технологій в інклюзивному середовищі

The fast development of rapid prototyping technology has allowed to significantly simplify life for disabled people with visual impairments. The use of 3D printing in the manufacture of products for the blind greatly expands the ways of their communication in society, increases the level of inclusive education by ensuring equal access to quality education for children with special needs. The article describes the most common methods of three-dimensional printing and briefly describes the basic principles of their work. There were considered materials that are used most commonly in the manufacture of products for the blind by these methods, their advantages and disadvantages. It this work, there is also presented the cause-effect diagram of Braille 3D printing for assessing the impact of technological factors on the quality of the information reproduction process for blind people. Ensuring the consistently high level of inclusive and proper quality of print products for the blind is always an urgent and priority aspect of the work of most institutions and printing industry organizations, in the implementation of which each of them faces a number of issues related to the selection of optimal parameters of technological operations, equipment characteristics and properties of materials. The extension of the inclusive education process is not only a reflection of time, but also represents another step towards ensuring the full realization of the rights of people with special needs for quality education. Facilitates the solving of such a task as the large-scale introduction of technology of three-dimensional printing in the production of products for the blind. Therefore, it is expedient to carry out further research of materials and their properties, which are used in 3D printing technologies, which will allow to recreate the corresponding geometric parameters of relief-dot Braille images that are difficult to achieve in traditional printing methods.

Assessment of Label-Free Quantification in Discovery Proteomics and Impact of Technological Factors and Natural Variability of Protein Abundance.

We evaluated the state of label-free discovery proteomics focusing especially on technological contributions and contributions of naturally occurring differences in protein abundance to the intersample variability in protein abundance estimates in this highly peptide-centric technology. First, the performance of popular quantitative proteomics software, Proteome Discoverer, Scaffold, MaxQuant, and Progenesis QIP, was benchmarked using their default parameters and some modified settings. Beyond this, the intersample variability in protein abundance estimates was decomposed into variability introduced by the entire technology itself and variable protein amounts inherent to individual plants of the Arabidopsis thaliana Col-0 accession. The technical component was considerably higher than the biological intersample variability, suggesting an effect on the degree and validity of reported biological changes in protein abundance. Surprisingly, the biological variability, protein abundance estimates, and protein fold changes were recorded differently by the software used to quantify the proteins, warranting caution in the comparison of discovery proteomics results. As expected, ∼99% of the proteome was invariant in the isogenic plants in the absence of environmental factors; however, few proteins showed substantial quantitative variability. This naturally occurring variation between individual organisms can have an impact on the causality of reported protein fold changes.

The Impact of Technology Factors on the Workers’ Productivity an Empirical Study on Al Borg Cement Factory in Libya

This paper provides information about the worker's productivity of Al Borg Cement Factory in Libya. It clearly outlines the productivity decrease that faces employees inside of workplace from the drop of performance. The article further argues that the deficiency in the perfect usage of technology, computer systems, communication networks (internet) and Lack of interest of the organization to prepare a training schedule. These factors are among other factors which effect on the productivity causing the employees to be less productive at their workplaces. Additionally, this has the negative effect on the economy. In addition, the decrease of individual productivity is evidenced via the outcome of the survey of individuals who shortage of interest of the management to prepare a time training schedule and system of computing to work at Al Borg Cement Factory within the country of Libya. Therefore, the paper recommends measures which should be taken to improve productivity by workers training on technology it can be that inside or outside in this organization, which could lead to improvement in the economic development of Al Borg plant and Libya in general.

Study of microstructure of physically modified starches to justify the use in sauce technology

The results of studies of the microstructure of physically modified starches are discussed in the paper. Data on the gelatinization dynamics of physically modified starches from the impact of technological factors (heat treatment duration, pH change) were experimentally obtained. Fractional composition of starches, which are characterized by monodispersity of starch grains was investigated and substantiated. According to the particle size distribution of starch grains, PMS from waxy maize “Endura” and tapioca “Indulge” are optimal in terms of monodispersity. Experimental data and theoretical principles on the rheological properties of starches allow to assess the gelatinization dynamics at the microscopy level. The results obtained indicate the possibility to use physically modified starches, which meet the functional and technological properties of thickeners, in particular, thermal and acid stability. The results obtained are the basis for developing the technology for new food products - sweet sauces based on fruit and berry raw materials using physically modified starches.

Impact of Technological Factors on Dosing of Metal at Die-Casting

This contribution describes the dosing method at die-casting using a mechanical dosimeter, by derivation of back coupling from the motion of the dosimeter arm. The motion of the dosimeter arm is described by motion equations and their analysis by the linear theory of control. Furthermore, there are derived the transfers of actuating quantity, failures and controls. Based on them, the control circuit is stable and periodic after satisfying certain conditions, failing which it is stable, damped and oscillating.

The impact of technological factors on information systems success in the electronic‐government context

PurposeThis study is being conducted in order to investigate the influence of technological factors on up‐stream model of Delone and McLean's IS success dimensions.Design/methodology/approachUsing a survey method, data were gathered from 201 users from four electronic government (EG) agencies in Malaysia. The technological factors were represented by IS competency, IS facilities, IS integration, IS structure and user support. The IS success dimensions used in the study were systems quality, information quality, perceived usefulness, and user satisfaction.FindingsThe findings indicate that all the technological factors are significantly correlated with the four IS success dimensions. Further analyses also found that IS competency and IS facilities were the two highest predictors of IS success, followed by IS integration. The study concludes that the technological factors investigated were very important in ensuring the successful utilization and implementation of information systems in the EG agencies.Research limitations/implicationsFuture studies should consider other attributes besides the technological factors in order to look at success in a more meaningful way. Further research should also look into the empirical studies on net benefits of IS success as included in Seddon's and DeLone and McLean's models. Also, future studies should consider other sets of setting.Practical implicationsThe findings should assist policy makers in formulating new policies on technical factors influencing systems implementation success. The study should also assist public managers to identify the key technological factors in ensuring systems effectiveness and success.Originality/valueThe study has incorporated the key technological factors as independent variables into DeLone and McLean's IS success model.

EVALUATION OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SYSTEM OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION BY RAILWAY

Considering the impact of technological factors on the system of passenger transportation, the emphasis is placed on competitiveness as a criteria of evaluation the efficiency of its performance. The system of passenger carriage by railway is analysed in terms of an automatic control system. An algorithm for constructing a formalized competitiveness model is provided defining local competitive abilities in respect to the units of a technological complex including the component of infrastructure determined by its state and the admissible speed and the component referring to rolling stocks. Thorough examination of the routes based on the methods offered in this work is needed to make proper decisions about their efficiency. A number of actions which should be taken to largely improve passenger carriage by railway is also described.

Evaluation of the competitiveness of the system of passenger transportation by railway

Abstract Considering the impact of technological factors on the system of passenger transportation, the emphasis is placed on competitiveness as a criteria of evaluation the efficiency of its performance. The system of passenger carriage by railway is analysed in terms of an automatic control system. An algorithm for constructing a formalized competitiveness model is provided defining local competitive abilities in respect to the units of a technological complex including the component of infrastructure determined by its state and the admissible speed and the component referring to rolling stocks. Thorough examination of the routes based on the methods offered in this work is needed to make proper decisions about their efficiency. A number of actions which should be taken to largely improve passenger carriage by railway is also described.