Implementation Of New Technologies Research Articles

FUTURE TEACHER’S FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES IN THE PROCESS OF MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION IN MODERN CONDITIONS

Currently, higher education institutions are facing new challenges, the purpose of which is to provide highly qualified specialists who have mastered not only professional knowledge, but also ready for intercultural communication in a multilingual world, independent problem solving, teaching subjects in two or more languages. For teacher training, we need a multilingual multicultural environment, design and implementation of new technologies. This article discusses the interpretation of the concepts of "competency " and "competence ", as well as the diversity of the proposed structures. The practical significance of the work is that the results obtained allow us to offer teachers of pedagogical universities scientifically -based recommendations for the formation of professional competencies of future teachers in the process of multilingual training.

RELATIVE ROLES OF DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AND TECHNOLOGY IN TOLL ROADS OPERATION MANAGEMENT

The purpose of this research is to analyze toll road’s efficiency performance in Indonesia within 2018-2022 period.Using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method, the efficiency of operating costs and maintenance costs is assessed for 20 toll road sections in Indonesia. Additionally, the study employs the Tobit regression technique to examine the impact of Capital Structure (proxied by Debt-to-Equity Ratio) and technological sophistication (proxied by Gross Domestic Product - GDP) on the efficiency of Toll Road Companies. The analysis reveals that the efficiency level of Toll Companies remains relatively constant during 2018-2020 but experiences a significant decline in 2021-2022. DER is found to have a significant positive effect on Toll Road Companies’ efficiency, suggesting that BUJT management should carefully consider debt and equity costs when determining the capital structure composition. Conversely, the sophistication of corporate technology exhibits a significant negative effect on Toll Road Companies’ efficiency. This outcome arises from the high costs associated with the procurement and maintenance of advanced technology. Moreover, the implementation of new technology may temporarily reduce efficiency due to the time and resources required for employee training and adapting to new work processes and systems. This research aims to provide the management authorities for toll road’s performance assesment indicators by investigating toll road efficiency.

Experiences Regarding Use and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence-Supported Follow-Up of Atypical Moles at a Dermatological Outpatient Clinic: Qualitative Study.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in numerous medical fields. In dermatology, AI can be used in the form of computer-assisted diagnosis (CAD) systems when assessing and diagnosing skin lesions suspicious of melanoma, a potentially lethal skin cancer with rising incidence all over the world. In particular, CAD may be a valuable tool in the follow-up of patients with high risk of developing melanoma, such as patients with multiple atypical moles. One such CAD system, ATBM Master (FotoFinder), can execute total body dermoscopy (TBD). This process comprises automatically photographing a patient´s entire body and then neatly displaying moles on a computer screen, grouped according to their clinical relevance. Proprietary FotoFinder algorithms underlie this organized presentation of moles. In addition, ATBM Master's optional convoluted neural network (CNN)-based Moleanalyzer Pro software can be used to further assess moles and estimate their probability of malignancy. Few qualitative studies have been conducted on the implementation of AI-supported procedures in dermatology. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate how health care providers experience the use and implementation of a CAD system like ATBM Master, in particular its TBD module. In this way, the study aimed to elucidate potential barriers to the application of such new technology. We conducted a thematic analysis based on 2 focus group interviews with 14 doctors and nurses regularly working in an outpatient pigmented lesions clinic. Surprisingly, the study revealed that only 3 participants had actual experience using the TBD module. Even so, all participants were able to provide many notions and anticipations about its use, resulting in 3 major themes emerging from the interviews. First, several organizational matters were revealed to be a barrier to consistent use of the ATBM Master's TBD module, namely lack of guidance, time pressure, and insufficient training. Second, the study found that the perceived benefits of TBD were the ability to objectively detect and monitor subtle lesion changes and unbiasedness of the procedure. Imprecise identification of moles, inability to photograph certain areas, and substandard technical aspects were the perceived weaknesses. Lastly, the study found that clinicians were open to use AI-powered technology and that the TBD module was considered a supplementary tool to aid the medical staff, rather than a replacement of the clinician. Demonstrated by how few of the participants had actual experience with the TBD module, this study showed that implementation of new technology does not occur automatically. It highlights the importance of having a strategy for implementation to ensure the optimized application of CAD tools. The study identified areas that could be improved when implementing AI-powered technology, as well as providing insight on how medical staff anticipated and experienced the use of a CAD device in dermatology.

Blockchain Technology And Its Impact On European Bank’s Cyber Security And Data Integrity

Cybersecurity Ventures anticipates that the worldwide expenses of cybercrime would increase by 15 percent yearly over the course of the next five years, reaching USD 10.5 trillion annually by 2025, which is an increase from USD $3 trillion in 2015. It’s imperative to investigate the implementation of new technologies and their outcome in raising the threat to the banking industry. Using CFA and EFA statistical analysis and gathering the data from N=291 respondents from the managerial level, blockchain consultants, and cybersecurity experts. The findings confirm that the implementation of blockchain technologies has efficiently reduced customer cyber security risks and enhanced the European banking sector's data integrity.

IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN RUSSIA AND INDIA: COMPARATIVE LEGAL ASPECT

The current rapid development of technological progress is an important source of new opportunities to improve various spheres of human life and activity andhave a significant influence on criminal justice systems as well. However, the implementation of new technologies in criminal proceedings may encounter different procedural features depending on the country and its legislation. Therefore, it is important to conduct comparative analysis and research on the experience of other countries to make informed and effective use of new technologies in criminal justice.The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative legal analysis of the criminal procedure legislation in Russia and India to identify trends in the development of criminal justice in the context of digitalization in these countries. During the study a set of general scientific methods and traditional research methods (comparative and legal, system analysis) were used. A special place is occupied by the logical method and the method of comparative legal analysis.The article characterizes the current state of the sphere of criminal procedure in Russia and India. The analysis identified the features associated with the implementation and application of new technologies in the criminal proceedings of these BRICS countries.The authors conclude that the introduction of modern technologies in the sphere of criminal justice should provide citizens access tojustice, promote effective investigation and fair sentencing. This study may form the basis for further research on the criminal procedure legislation of the BRICS countries.

Competences to innovate in the Brazilian textile and clothing Industrie 4.0

For the use of the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, organizational skills are needed to provide conditions for the implementation of new technologies, which the Brazilian textile and clothing industry does not currently have, so it needs to identify and develop the necessary skills. To this end, it is necessary to search for a robust literary base, which conditions the definition of organizational skills for innovation in this context. The methodology used has four stages. As a result of the search carried out within the theoretical framework, several concepts and definitions of the competencies to innovate in the national industrial context were identified. It was concluded that while the systematic literature review contributes to the understanding of the theme, it is still little addressed in the academic area. The organizational competencies identified will provide conditions for planning and implementing innovation, contributing to industrial competitiveness in the national textile and clothing sector. Keywords: innovation; Industry 4.0; Brazilian Industrie 4.0; textile industry; and organizational competencies.

New horizons in genomics for Latin America

Latin America is undergoing a change in technology and healthcare. The implementation of new technologies must go hand in hand with education to better understand the challenges ahead and find solutions. In this editorial, we highlight the importance of sharing knowledge for the advancement of society, especially in the fields of genetics and genomics. There are important achievements and challenges in the implementation of molecular diagnostics in Latin America, such as quality control, ethical dilemmas and cost-benefit analysis. For this reason, we are launching this new journal that aims to create a platform for health professionals to strengthen their knowledge and skills in clinical genetics and genomics. The editor emphasizes the value of collective knowledge and collaboration for the benefit of patients and professional development.

CRACK RESISTANCE OF BRIDGE REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES BASED ON THE FRACTURE MECHANICS PRINCIPLES

Purpose The work purpose is to establish the real technical condition of reinforced concrete and steel-reinforced concrete bridges based on the surveys and tests, as well as the analysis and synthesis of scientific and technical sources. Methodology. To achieve the goal, a review and synthesis of scientific and technical sources and regulatory documents regarding the technical condition of reinforced concrete and steel-reinforced concrete bridges and overpasses of Ukraine is carried out. It is shown that the development and implementation of new technologies for repairing the existing bridge defective structures, in particular on the highways of Ukraine is an urgent problem. A thorough analysis of experience and publications on the operation of newly built and long-term specified bridges in the mentioned environments is carried out. The data on the main unacceptable defects and faults of bridge structures as well as the causes, including concrete and reinforcement corrosion, and other defects and faults are presented. The quality indicators of reinforced concrete and steel-reinforced concrete bridge structures are considered, the problems and analysis of ensuring reliability and durability in the operation conditions on the highways of Ukraine are formulated. Results. The analysis of domestic and foreign scientific and technical sources as well as the experience of surveys and tests regarding the technical condition of reinforced concrete bridges structures in Ukraine is carried out. In particular, the analysis and synthesis of the problems of ensuring the reliability and durability of the specified bridges in the operation conditions on the highways of Ukraine is carried out. The design errors, construction defects and faults, and long-term operational faults in the mentioned environments are summarized and clarified. In addition, the obtained data are as the basis to specify the criteria and models of the destruction mechanics in relation to reinforced concrete bridge structures. In particular, based on the obtained data, the methods to determine the VAT and the residual resource of the specified bridges are created. Scientific novelty. Based on the analysis and synthesis of scientific and technical sources and a number of surveys and tests, reinforced concrete and steel-reinforced concrete structures and long-term bridges newly built after the floods in 1998 and 2001, it is possible to summarize the main reasons that significantly affect the structures degradation of both the newly built and long-term bridges. This allows generalizing the design errors, construction defects and faults, and long-term operational faults. In addition, the state data served as the basis to specify the criteria and models of the destruction mechanics in relation to reinforced concrete bridge structures. In particular, based on these data, the methods to determine the assessment of the strength and crack resistance and the VAT and the residual resource of such bridges are created. Practical significance. Based on the given data and observations of real objects for 30 years, the main faults, defects and errors of the design, construction, and long-term bridges are summarized and set up. The methods to determine the VAT and calculate the residual resource, giving an opportunity to work out the repair and restoration method to increase the durability and reliability of long-term bridges are created.

RESEARCH OF AIMING SYSTEMS FOR MILITARY OBJECTS

The formation of electronic warfare is mutually conditioned by the dynamics of the struggle of means of attack and defense. Electronic combat, which is a form of operational and combat support, has become a new element of the content of operations and combat operations. One of the main directions of development of means, complexes and methods of electronic warfare is the improvement of the element base and technical solutions in the construction of electronic warfare equipment. Another direction is associated with a change in conceptual provisions associated with the creation and implementation of new technologies. For the successful solution of the problem, a brief overview of the currently existing and operating self-directed systems is given, their structure (transmitters) is considered, and the algorithm of the missile's approach to the target is considered. The structure of existing missiles and the requirements for its parts were considered. In comparison, missiles produced by different countries were analyzed. Various dispositions of electromagnetic waves are used in systems for missile control. Based on the ranges used, there are Radio-Technical, infrared, optical (laser) control systems. Also, the methods of aiming were considered: active, semiactive, passiv. Keywords: Self-directed head, aiming methods, launch of the rocket to the visible and invisible targets.

A smart devices based secondary prevention program for cerebrovascular disease patients.

Commercially available health devices are gaining momentum and represent a great opportunity for monitoring patients for prolonged periods. This study aimed at testing the feasibility of a smart device-based secondary prevention program in a cohort of patients with cryptogenic stroke. In this proof-of-principle study, patients with non-disabling ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA) in the subacute phase were provided with a smartwatch and smart devices to monitor several parameters - i.e., oxygen saturation, blood pressure, steps a day, heart rate and heart rate variability - for a 4-week period (watch group). This group was compared with a standard-of-care group. Our primary endpoint was the compliance with the use of smart devices that was evaluated as the number of measures performed during the observation period. In total, 161 patients were recruited, 87 in the WATCH group and 74 in the control group. In the WATCH group, more than 90% of patients recorded the ECG at least once a day. In total, 5,335 ECGs were recorded during the study. The median blood pressure value was 132/78 mmHg and the median oxygen saturation value was 97%. From a clinical standpoint, although not statistically significant, nine atrial fibrillation episodes (10.3%) in the WATCH group vs. 3 (4%) in the control group were detected. Our study suggests that prevention programs for cerebrovascular disease may benefit from the implementation of new technologies.

The Modern Military Leadership – The Anchor of Organizational Culture in the Contemporary World

Abstract This article states that for an innovative organizational culture, it is important to combine social intelligence, emotional intelligence with advanced technologies, information and artificial intelligence. The military leader focuses on new understandings of modern conflict, new resources, and new ways to extend war beyond the battlefield based on his or her ability to effectively coordinate high-tech and human resources. How can he create and build the right military approach? Within the military, artificial intelligence can be used for security, defence, attack strategies, but the involvement of human intelligence could add a competitive advantage precisely if it is intelligently managed and directed. The main hypothesis is that for a revolutionary implementation of new technologies in the contemporary world, a maximum pragmatic harnessing of emotional and social intelligences is required. With the alert evolution of man, with his self-awareness and organic maturation, even leadership has acquired new valences. The relationship between leadership and emotional intelligence, novel until a decade ago, is now a truism.

New Technologies in the Control of Public Finances and Building Public Confidence in the State

Abstract This article addresses the directions of change in the area of control of the collection and distribution of public funds, in the context of the possibility of using new technologies, with a view to compliance with the legal standards of a democratic law-governed state and the challenges facing law-makers in properly legislating the use of AI. Issues related to the risks and threats posed by the implementation of new technologies in the public sector regarding technical (e.g. algorithmic bias) and legal (e.g. inadequate regulation of the possibility of using technology by a public administration) aspects are raised, bearing in mind that incorrect regulation of these issues is not without impact on trust in the state and ensuring the protection of democratic values. Analysing the issues related to the implementation of technological solutions to control public finances, it also indicates new areas for control in the public sector, for example the control of algorithm-based applications.

Detecting Pharmacologically Induced Serotonin Release in Depression With Positron Emission Tomography Imaging: A New Approach

In the current issue of Biological Psychiatry, Erritzoe et al. ( 1 Erritzoe D. Godlewska B.R. Rizzo G. Searle G.E. Agnorelli C. Lewis Y. et al. Brain serotonin release is reduced in patients with depression: A [11C]Cimbi-36 positron emission tomography study with a d-amphetamine challenge. Biol Psychiatry. 2023; 93: 1089-1098 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (5) Google Scholar ) used positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the 5-HT2A receptor agonist [11C]Cimbi-36 in combination with a d-amphetamine challenge to demonstrate for the first time lower, on average, capacity for serotonin release in the frontal cortex of participants with major depressive disorder or comorbid depression with Parkinson’s disease compared with demographically similar healthy control subjects. There has been some recent controversy regarding the role of serotonin in depression, with an umbrella analysis, a meta-analysis of meta-analyses, disputing the serotonin hypothesis of depression ( 2 Moncrieff J. Cooper R.E. Stockmann T. Amendola S. Hengartner M.P. Horowitz M.A. The serotonin theory of depression: A systematic umbrella review of the evidence [published online Jul 20]. Mol Psychiatry. 2022; Crossref Scopus (105) Google Scholar ), generating discussion, pro and con, in both the scientific community and the general media. The umbrella analysis cites data from many studies using many modalities, but no studies that include in vivo PET imaging of the brain to infer capacity for serotonin release. This is not because such data were ignored, but rather because they didn’t exist, as a method for reliably and robustly quantifying serotonin release with PET had not yet been developed at the time the literature search was performed in that study. In 2020, Erritzoe et al. ( 3 Erritzoe D. Ashok A.H. Searle G.E. Colasanti A. Turton S. Lewis Y. et al. Serotonin release measured in the human brain: A PET study with [11C]Cimbi-36 and d-amphetamine challenge. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2020; 45: 804-810 Crossref PubMed Scopus (20) Google Scholar ) published a demonstration, for the first time, of an approach to reliably detect pharmacologically induced cortical serotonin release in humans. In their new article ( 1 Erritzoe D. Godlewska B.R. Rizzo G. Searle G.E. Agnorelli C. Lewis Y. et al. Brain serotonin release is reduced in patients with depression: A [11C]Cimbi-36 positron emission tomography study with a d-amphetamine challenge. Biol Psychiatry. 2023; 93: 1089-1098 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (5) Google Scholar ), they’ve applied this approach in a sample of participants with depression. This methodological breakthrough did not come about by implementation of new technology but rather from combining existing methods and ideas in a novel way. SEE CORRESPONDING ARTICLE ON PAGE 1089 SEE CORRESPONDING ARTICLE ON PAGE 1089 Brain Serotonin Release Is Reduced in Patients With Depression: A [11C]Cimbi-36 Positron Emission Tomography Study With a d-Amphetamine ChallengeBiological PsychiatryVol. 93Issue 12PreviewThe serotonin hypothesis of depression proposes that diminished serotonergic (5-HT) neurotransmission is causal in the pathophysiology of the disorder. Although the hypothesis is over 50 years old, there is no firm in vivo evidence for diminished 5-HT neurotransmission. We recently demonstrated that the 5-HT2A receptor agonist positron emission tomography (PET) radioligand [11C]Cimbi-36 is sensitive to increases in extracellular 5-HT induced by an acute d-amphetamine challenge. Here we applied [11C]Cimbi-36 PET to compare brain 5-HT release capacity in patients experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE) to that of healthy control subjects (HCs) without depression. Full-Text PDF

OPTIMIZING POROUS MATERIALS WITH PREDICTION THERMAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The article presents experimental data, based on which the influence of various factors on the strength and thermophysical characteristics of porous heat-insulating materials was studied.
 Porous bodies in thermal power engineering are used for thermal protection of power plants, various aggregates, in thermal insulation structures of buildings and technological networks. The properties of these materials and the field of use depend on their chemical composition and method of production.
 The task of this research is to obtain a raw material mixture for heat-insulating material of the closed-cell type with increased thermal resistance and porosity by optimizing its qualitative and quantitative composition. The goal is also to improve the method of obtaining porous heat-insulating material by changing the temperature and time regimes in order to improve the physical, mechanical and operational characteristics, which will allow the material to be used in a wider temperature range.
 Based on the dependences of strength and thermophysical properties on the density of the finished material obtained in the work, it was concluded that the best characteristics are the samples of the porous material with the lowest density, which are formed at the maximum humidity of the raw material. Kinetics of drying and heat treatment of the raw material mixture, thermal regimes are the main factors that determine the porosity, strength and thermal conductivity of the finished heat-insulating material.
 Performed laboratory studies of the material proposed in the paper allow choosing the required temperature regimes of heat treatment. Thus, the task of further research is to choose a method of organizing effective heat and mass exchange, modeling these processes, experimental testing of the obtained data, and creating a method for determining the main technological and structural parameters of the method of obtaining a new material.
 The performed experimental studies made it possible to determine the conditions for the implementation of new technologies for the production of porous materials with the possibility of predictive determination of their properties.

Expert Analysis of Labeling and Packaging Products Manufactured Using Modern Technology in Order to Establish the Printing Method of its Details

With the extensive implementation of new technologies in printing and reprographic printing the manufacturing methods of mass printing products, including labels, tags, and packaging, which often become the objects of forensic document analysis, have changed dramatically. The article describes the modern methods of color printing and reprographic printing used in manufacturing of such products. The work also provides an overview of the most common modern methods and types of color industrial printing used in the production of labels, tags, and packaging. The author describes the diagnostic complexes of features of these methods displayed at the raster level in the resulting prints (images).

Implementation of new technologies as part of the fiscalization process in Albanian enterprises

Implementation of new technologies as part of the fiscalization process in Albanian enterprises

The connotation of digitalization for a company‘s risk management

Digitization is apparent. Due to this, business processes are transforming. Particularly for risk management, the digital revolution introduces amendment. Fresh chances are provided, while on the other hand, uncharted threats arise. Hence, risk management needs to actively adapt and change. The purpose of this paper is to understand if digitalization affects risk management. Subsequently, the focus is emphasized in innovations. In contrast to one another and concerning to one another, risk management facilitation and challenges are discussed. Twenty articles in financial journals provide the foundation of this paper and show that many companies are consulting firms such as the Big Four KPMG or Deloitte on the potential impact of technological advances. There are preparations and accompaniments for the implementation of new technologies. According to this, the premise is that the trend toward digitalization streamlines and expedites risk identification and subsequent risk assessment. Along with a case study on the current situation involving the company “Vienna Energy,” which is heavily covered in the media, a scientific literature search was conducted. The organization has been accused of poor risk management. The findings demonstrate that there is already adequate knowledge available, and many businesses are already aware of the advantages of new technologies. Digitalization has a huge impact on business processes and will result in risk management rationalization and change. Thus, this research can add new dimensions to the risk assessment process and, particularly, express the benefits and opportunities of non-analog methods.

New Trends and Perspectives in Production of 1,2-Propanediol

The production of 1,2-propanediol is a significant challenge for the chemical industry due to the increasing demand for this versatile product and the pro-ecological regulatory actions. The traditional method of producing this compound through the hydrolysis of petroleum-derived 1,2-epoxypropane (propylene oxide) is energy intensive, and sustainable routes based on renewable raw materials are becoming more attractive. This perspective presents the current state of scientific and patent literature on the production of 1,2-propanediol and the implementation of new technologies by leading companies. This perspective also discusses alternative pathways, including glycerol hydrogenolysis and biotechnological methods, highlighting their potential to reduce energy consumption and lower the carbon footprint of the process. The focus is on modern methods, including chromium-free catalytic systems for glycerol hydrogenolysis, in situ hydrogen generation, and multifunctional catalysts for saccharides hydrolysis and hydrogenolysis. Biobased 1,2-propanediol produced from renewable alternative raw materials has great potential to replace traditional petroleum-derived 1,2-propanediol with substantial environmental and economic benefits.

Relations Between Dimensions of Organizational Trust and Activities Strengthening the Value of Enterprises

Theoretical background: Contemporary enterprises functioning in conditions of international competition search for factors that help the growth of their value on the market. One of these may become trust as it is based on shaping the skills of interpersonal cooperation within employee groups and organizations with the aim of the realization of common interests. Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is the identification of relations between organizational trust and activities that have an impact on the growth of value of enterprises on the market. Research methods: In our research, a singular survey method on an unweighted sample was applied with the aid of the following mixed techniques: CATI phone survey and CAWI Internet survey. The sampling frame was a database of 500 of the largest companies in Poland (according to the ranking of the portal of Rzeczpospolita newspaper). On the basis of the method of random selection, a research sample which consisted of 179 enterprises was built. Main findings: As a result of the research conducted, the factors of the growth in value of enterprises on the market were identified. The impact of the attributes of organizational trust on the growth of the value of the analysed enterprises was indicated, in which incidentally the most significant impact occurred in the case of trust between employees, while subsequently trust towards the organization and trust towards the department heads. The attributes of organizational trust significantly influence the enhancement of the resources of an enterprise, while also the implementation of new technologies, the emergence of new investments and the increased client portfolio. However, no significant impact was indicated in terms of the growth of R&D activities, nor an increase in the level of competitiveness of enterprises on the local market, nor an increased intensification of activities on the market. The research findings provide knowledge on the subject of the use of the attributes of organizational trust in terms of creating value on the market, which may help an organizational culture based on trust in enterprises.

E-Banking Facilities A Comparative Analysis Of State Bank Of India(SBI) & Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation of India Bank (ICICI)

E banking is a global component in the economy. The role of banks has been and continues to be shaped by a number of mega trend the globalization of markets, the rise of nonbank competitors, the ongoing evolution and implementation of new technologies, and deregulation and disintermediation (i.e., the movement away from the middleman role played by banks between depositors and lenders). The purpose of the report is to provide a straightforward approach to understand the e-banking services provided by the two banks and how they are different from each other, which make one bank the best from the other. An effort is made to understand the expectations of the customers with the SBI and ICICI Bank.