Implementation Of Platforms Research Articles

An Assessment of the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Platforms in Stakeholder Engagement in Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security

An Assessment of the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Platforms in Stakeholder Engagement in Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security

ОБГРУНТУВАННЯ ОСНОВНИХ ФОРМ ФІНАНСОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ВІДТВОРЮВАЛЬНИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ У СІЛЬСЬКОМУ ГОСПОДАРСТВІ УКРАЇНИ

The scientific study presents the existing forms of financial support for the reproductive processes of agricultural subjects in the conditions of the war economy. The purpose of the publication has been presented, which consists in researching the theoretical and practical foundations of financial support for the development of reproductive processes in the agriculture of Ukraine. The trends in the functioning of agricultural enterprises in war conditions have been studied. The following consequences for business have been noted: a decrease in the business activity of economic entities, losses, a lack of financial resources, the impossibility of long-term planning, many enterprises being physically destroyed, a large part of economic entities reoriented themselves, and managed to transfer their enterprises to other cities. It has been noted that the agricultural enterprises are a springboard for the development of Ukraine on international markets through the implementation of new ideas and platforms for functioning in the conditions of a war economy and ensuring food security, increasing its export potential, creating prerequisites for solving complex socio-economic problems given the restructuring of social relations based on the formation of competitive and equal entrepreneurial structures, effectively implements international experience. The author's vision of the system of financial support for the development of agricultural enterprises has been presented, which includes: insurance, investments, lending, budgetary forms of support, self-financing, and international technical assistance (grants). The relevance of the search for modern optimal sources of financial resources as international technical assistance, including both on the domestic and foreign financial markets for financial support of reproductive processes at agricultural enterprises, has been noted. It has been noted that international technical assistance is the future of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises. The action of the USAID program for agricultural and rural development (AGRO), financed by the United States Agency for International Development, has been studied. Insurance, credit, and budgetary technologies for supporting agricultural enterprises in wartime conditions have been studied.

Цифровая трансформация органов прокуратуры России: современное состояние и перспективы развития

The article discusses the development and implementation of digital technologies in the supervisory activities of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation. The main aspects of the state policy on the digital transformation of the bodies and organizations of the Russian Prosecutor’s Office have been studied. The authors focus on general trends in the informatiza­tion of prosecutorial activities for the purpose of strengthening legality and maintaining law and order. The experience of the effective implementation of informational platforms in the Prosecutor’s Office of St. Petersburg, providing for the qualification improvement and know­led­ge assessment of prosecutors, is presented. In addition, the article reflects the digital trans­for­mation of the prosecution authorities in the context of the 2020—2021 pandemic. and sanctions pressure from unfriendly countries against the backdrop of the current foreign poli­cy situation. The relevance of training specialists in information security and the protection of the digital infrastructure of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation is substantiated. The article identifies the main directions of developing the system of prosecutors’ qualification enhancement in the context of a practice-oriented digital educational environment. An analy­sis of tasks within the digitization of supervisory activities is conducted, and proposals are formulated to enhance the efficiency and optimize both departmental control by the Russian Prosecutor’s Office and information-analytical and monitoring activities during supervisory measures.

A Versatile Experimental Platform for Tactile Internet: Design Guidelines and Practical Implementation

Tactile Internet (TI) is envisioned as a key use case for 6G with the ability to support a plethora of remote control-based applications. To achieve precise remote control, TI needs to utilize real-world testbeds for executing practical tests instead of simulation. However, the existing TI prototypes cannot be used as versatile experimental platforms due to their single communication mode and limited application scenarios. Moreover, the implementation of versatile experimental platforms is challenging, as the integration of diverse hardware modules requires multi-disciplinary knowledge. To this end, we propose and implement a versatile TI experimental platform, which can support multiple communication modes and various application scenarios. Specifically, we first analyze two types of TI platforms based on interactive objects, present the general architecture of TI with three domains, and highlight several typical challenges of TI platform implementation. Then, we detailed describe the guidelines and key steps for designing the practical TI experimental platform. Finally, we present how to effectively implement the versatile experimental platform. The performance evaluation results highlight that the proposed platform is advantageous in terms of modularity, transparency, and scalability. The proposed platform can lay a solid foundation for developing novel TI algorithms and facilitating researchers from different disciplines to conduct practical experiments on a unified framework.

Intermodal transportation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and digitalization

The paper deals with topical issues of organizing intermodal transportation in the context of the restrictions and difficulties that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking into account the increasingly active processes of digitalization of the logistics industry. The analysis of the main trends in the freight transportation market during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic was made, as well as in 2020-2021. The main trends in the development of the market have been identified; both in the context of the current situation and taking into account the emerging trends. The priority types of transport are determined based on the analysis of data from the Association of American Railroads, JSC Russian Railways, the United Nations (railway transport, maritime transport, road transport - for the "last mile"), the relevance of which is obvious today. The relevance of the introduction of advanced digital and information technologies for all participants in the supply chain, both individually and globally, was also identified - the creation and implementation of digital logistics platforms.

Interaction with technological platforms as part of the innovative development program

The article covers the concept of technological platforms and the problems of their use. The authors study the results of the implementation of technological platforms in the Russian Federation and in the world market. The main objectives and the role of technological platforms in the innovative development of the Russian Federation are outlined. The authors substantiate that the potential of technology platforms in the Russian Federation is not fully used, while other elements of the Russian innovation infrastructure do not have a similar potential. The development of interaction with technological platforms is considered within the organization's innovative development program using the example of the Photonics technological platform, in which JSC “SSTC” is a participant. The statistical data characterizing the current state of the technological platform are given. Two main problems associated with the technological platforms functioning are identified - this is the lack of funding and insufficient staffing of innovative projects. The article provides the information about the creation of a consortium of leading universities of St. Petersburg that provide training and scientific developments in the shipbuilding industry. The article describes the main activities within the technological platforms "Photonics" for 2021 and some of the results of work for 2020. The main directions of further successful technological platforms development in the Russian Federation are indicated.

Integration of Technology in Digital Learning in High School Classroom in Beijing: A Review of Literature

The introduction highlights the necessity of conducting assessment study of digital learning environments in high schools located in Beijing. The literature review elucidates the swift progression of technology and its influence on educational paradigms. The present study outlines the parameters, aims, and significance of the research, underscoring the imperative to comprehend the integration of technology inside high school instructional settings characterized by diversity. This study explores the global conversation surrounding the integration of technology, with a specific focus on the distinctive setting of high schools in Beijing. The primary objective of doing a literature synthesis is to discern patterns, obstacles, and exemplary approaches, so establishing a fundamental basis for subsequent contrastedexamination. The discussion provides a Comprehensive analysis of the important conclusions derived from the comparison study. This study examines the disparities in the implementation and effects of digital learning platforms among high schools in Beijing. This paper examines the evaluation of ways for implementing technology, the roles of teachers in this process, and the experiences of students. The objective of this study is to elucidate the intricacies associated with the integration of technology, providing insight into the contextual elements that impact its efficacy. Finally, this study proves the big trends, problems, and wins that have been seen in putting technology into high school classrooms inBeijing. The conclusion also includes suggestions for teachers, policymakers, and future research projects. These add to the ongoing discussion about how to make digital learning spaces better in a variety of school settings

The Digital Revolution in Trade Finance: Exploring The Impact of Smart Blockchain-Based Letters of Credit On E-business Transactions

This paper aims to explore the impact of Smart Blockchain-based Letters of Credit (BTLOC) on business transactions in the realm of trade finance. The involvement of a third party in business transactions often leads to complications such as process heterogeneity, increased complexity, information security risks, and higher costs. To address these challenges, this research proposes an innovative solution for activities dependent on third-party participation, specifically in the context of global trading. To provide a comprehensive understanding of this solution, the study employs business process modeling in a transaction scenario, offering a deeper insight into its mechanics. The implementation of platforms built upon blockchain technology (BT), and smart contracts has the potential to significantly reshape and streamline business procedures, thereby benefiting participants engaged in global trade. This research primarily focuses on investigating the theoretical aspects and feasibility of incorporating BT into global trade, considering a paradigm shift in the field. A novel BTLOC is introduced as a key element of the research, enabling the examination of its practicality. Additionally, we explore the applications of BTLOC in real case study of international Trading and explore its potential integration into trade finance processes. Through a multi-case analysis, this research contributes to the understanding of the paradigm shift facilitated by BT. The findings shed light on the future potential applications of blockchain in finance and serve as an illustrative example of the extended capabilities associated with financial processes.

Effect of COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging Platforms in Emergency Departments on Vaccine Acceptance and Uptake

Large segments of the US population's primary health care access occurs in emergency departments (EDs). These groups have disproportionately high COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and lower vaccine uptake. To determine whether provision of COVID-19 vaccine messaging platforms in EDs increases COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake in unvaccinated patients. This prospective cluster randomized clinical trial was conducted at 7 hospital EDs in 4 US cities from December 6, 2021, to July 28, 2022. Noncritically ill adult patients who had not previously received COVID-19 vaccines were enrolled. A 3-pronged COVID-19 vaccine messaging platform (an English- or Spanish-language 4-minute video; a 1-page informational flyer; and a brief, scripted message from an ED physician or nurse) was delivered during patient waiting times. The 2 primary outcomes were (1) COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, assessed by survey responses in the ED, and (2) receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine within 30 days, ascertained by ED confirmation of vaccination, electronic health record review, and telephone follow-up. Of the 496 participants enrolled (221 during intervention weeks and 275 during control weeks), the median (IQR) age was 39 (30-54) years, 205 (41.3%) were female, 193 (38.9%) were African American, 97 (19.6%) were Latinx, and 218 (44.0%) lacked primary care physicians. More intervention group participants, compared with control participants, stated that they would accept the vaccine in the ED (57 [25.8%] vs 33 [12.0%]; adjusted difference, 11.9 [95% CI, 4.5-19.3] percentage points; number needed to treat [NNT], 8 [95% CI, 5-22]). More intervention group participants than control participants received a COVID-19 vaccine within 30 days of their ED visit (44 [20.0%] vs 24 [8.7%]; adjusted difference, 7.9 [95% CI, 1.7-14.1] percentage points; NNT, 13 [95% CI, 7-60]). The intervention group had greater outcome effect sizes than the control group in participants who lacked a primary care physician (acceptance, 38 of 101 [37.6%] vs 16 of 117 [13.7%] [P for interaction = .004]; uptake, 31 of 101 [30.7%] vs 11 of 117 [9.4%] [P for interaction = .006]), as well as in Latinx persons (acceptance, 23 of 52 [44.2%] vs 5 of 48 [10.4%] [P for interaction = .004]; uptake, 22 of 52 [42.3%] vs 4 of 48 [8.3%] [P for interaction < .001]). Results of this cluster randomized clinical trial showed that with low NNT, implementation of COVID-19 vaccine messaging platforms in EDs leads to greater vaccine acceptance and uptake in unvaccinated ED patients. Broad implementation in EDs could lead to greater COVID-19 vaccine delivery to underserved populations whose primary health care access occurs in EDs. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05142332.

Digitalization as a Strategic Basis for the ESG Trajectory of Healthcare Development

Goal. The paper considers approaches to solving one of the main tasks of strategizing the socio-economic systems on the national level, associated with the need to clarify the strategic development priorities in the context of the formation of new global development trends. Methods. The role of health care in the formation of the system of sustainable development in Russia is considered from the point of view of its mutual influence with other areas of achieving this trajectory. Results. It is shown that in the system of other sustainable development goals, it is the development of healthcare in Russia that should be a priority. For a comprehensive solution to the problems of sustainable development, it is advisable to actively introduce the principles of ESG into corporate and public administration, enriched by the inclusion of the tasks of improving (promoting improving) the level of health of employees, customers, partners, and society as a whole. Conclusion. The emerging difficulty in coordinating key modern priorities (environmental, economic, social and related to human health) is supposed to be solved through the active creation and implementation of digital platforms for strategic management.

Relevant Cybersecurity Aspects of IoT Microservices Architectures Deployed over Next-Generation Mobile Networks.

The design and implementation of secure IoT platforms and software solutions represent both a required functional feature and a performance acceptance factor nowadays. This paper describes relevant cybersecurity problems considered during the proposed microservices architecture development. Service composition mechanisms and their security are affected by the underlying hardware components and networks. The overall speedup of the platforms, which are implemented using the new 5G networks, and the capabilities of new performant IoT devices may be wasted by an inadequate combination of authentication services and security mechanisms, by the architectural misplacing of the encryption services, or by the inappropriate subsystems scaling. Considering the emerging microservices platforms, the Spring Boot alternative is used to implement data generation services, IoT sensor reading services, IoT actuators control services, and authentication services, and ultimately assemble them into a secure microservices architecture. Furthermore, considering the designed architecture, relevant security aspects related to the medical and energy domains are analyzed and discussed. Based on the proposed architectural concept, it is shown that well-designed and orchestrated architectures that consider the proper security aspects and their functional influence can lead to stable and secure implementations of the end user's software platforms.

Social Media Usage Among University Students of Mathematics Education in Zambia: A Qualitative Analysis Approach

This article is the second and final part of the twin papers entitled “Social Media Usage Among University Students of Mathematics Education in Zambia”. The background of this study is anchored on the fact that the implementation and integration of social media technologies particularly in the learning and teaching of Mathematics has remained one of the huge challenges facing most colleges and universities in Zambia. This situation has been worsened by a number of factors at play which include the following: lack of digital devices, uncoordinated implementation of the social media policy, high cost of data bundles, difficulties in accessing the internet, lack of mobile technological skills, and problems that borders on students’, lecturers’ and policy markers’ attitudes. This final paper therefore argues that an appraisal on the design, implementation and integration of social media platforms particularly in the pedagogy of Mathematics among university students is not only relevant but also an issue that should be treated with the sense of urgency especially now that the country is battling with the detrimental effects of the pandemic. In light of the challenges above, this study sought to explore the extent to which social media are being integrated and used in the Zambian educational system by looking at the case of the Copperbelt University (CBU). In achieving this task, this study employed a narrative research design which adopted an interpretivism paradigm. Coding and thematic analysis were employed to analyze qualitative data. Qualitative content analysis techniques were performed over the data collected from 33 participants by means of a semi-structured qualitative survey questionnaire. The established criteria ensured that respondents had already participated in the first survey which was quantitatively conducted in the first paper. Moreover, content analysis results seem to suggest that majority of the students advocate for the official usage of social media technologies in the teaching and learning of mathematics both at the university and secondary school level.

A Systematic Literature Review on the Implementation of E-Learning Platforms in the Covid-19 Pandemic

The covid-19 pandemic has escalated widely and gained attention among people throughout the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an enormous impact on the lives of many people all over the world. It significantly affects various dimensions such as the economy, society, tourism, and education of many nations. Online classes were found demandable as an alternative to institutional closure during this unprecedented time. The successful implementation of e-Learning systems depends on how the program is perceived by students and instructors. The current review aimed to identify the global picture of e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the perceptual difference among the world regarding online-based learning in the pandemic timeframe. 19 articles were selected for this review study. The findings of this review illustrated that although online teaching is one of the best possible ways to continue teaching and learning during the pandemic, student faces a lot of challenges in the use of online learning systems. The positive perception of students and lecturers has on the availability of strong technological infrastructure, adequate equipment, and professional training. The outcome of this review will help to improve the e-learning education policy such as a standard marking system, accessible internet network, and equipment for all students.

Virtual Intelligence: A Systematic Review of the Development of Neural Networks in Brain Simulation Units.

The functioning of the brain has been a complex and enigmatic phenomenon. From the first approaches made by Descartes about this organism as the vehicle of the mind to contemporary studies that consider the brain as an organism with emergent activities of primary and higher order, this organism has been the object of continuous exploration. It has been possible to develop a more profound study of brain functions through imaging techniques, the implementation of digital platforms or simulators through different programming languages and the use of multiple processors to emulate the speed at which synaptic processes are executed in the brain. The use of various computational architectures raises innumerable questions about the possible scope of disciplines such as computational neurosciences in the study of the brain and the possibility of deep knowledge into different devices with the support that information technology (IT) brings. One of the main interests of cognitive science is the opportunity to develop human intelligence in a system or mechanism. This paper takes the principal articles of three databases oriented to computational sciences (EbscoHost Web, IEEE Xplore and Compendex Engineering Village) to understand the current objectives of neural networks in studying the brain. The possible use of this kind of technology is to develop artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can replicate more complex human brain tasks (such as those involving consciousness). The results show the principal findings in research and topics in developing studies about neural networks in computational neurosciences. One of the principal developments is the use of neural networks as the basis of much computational architecture using multiple techniques such as computational neuromorphic chips, MRI images and brain-computer interfaces (BCI) to enhance the capacity to simulate brain activities. This article aims to review and analyze those studies carried out on the development of different computational architectures that focus on affecting various brain activities through neural networks. The aim is to determine the orientation and the main lines of research on this topic and work in routes that allow interdisciplinary collaboration.

Artificial intelligence in renal pathology: Current status and future.

Renal biopsy pathology is an essential gold standard for the diagnosis of most kidney diseases. With the increase in the incidence rate of kidney diseases, the lack of renal pathologists, and an imbalance in their distribution, there is an urgent need for a new renal pathological diagnosis model. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) along with the growing digitization of pathology slides for diagnosis are promising approach to meet the demand for more accurate detection, classification, and prediction of the outcome of renal pathology. AI has contributed substantially to a variety of clinical applications, including renal pathology. Deep learning, a subfield of AI that is highly flexible and supports automatic feature extraction, is increasingly being used in multiple areas of pathology. In this narrative review, we first provide a general description of AI methods, and then discuss the current and prospective applications of AI in the field of renal pathology. Both diagnostic and predictive prognostic applications are covered, emphasizing AI in renal pathology images, predictive models, and 3D in renal pathology. Finally, we outline the challenges associated with the implementation of AI platforms in renal pathology and provide our perspective on how these platforms might change in this field.

Znaczenie szkolenia nauczycieli i tworzenia odpowiedniej infrastruktury w szkole dla wdrażania platform cyfrowych w edukacji przeduniwersyteckiej

The study explores the importance of creating the appropriate infrastructure, with digital tools, in schools, as well as the appropriate training in the field of information technology, to efficiently implement modern digital platforms in the pre-university system. The study focuses on the importance of creating a proper digital infrastructure in the school and the efficiency of teachers training in the field of digital technology, as two key factors that enable the efficiency of the implementation of digital platforms in school for the development of online, hybrid or even remote education, as was the case with the use of these scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic, or while implementing modern digital platforms for quality management of pre-university education, referring to the SMIP platform. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role that these two key factors have in the effectiveness of digital reforms in pre-university education.

Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning: Challenges and Opportunities.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the central nervous system (CNS), which can lead to brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve problems. A total of 2.8 million are estimated to suffer from MS. Globally, a new case of MS is reported every five minutes. In this review, we discuss the proposed approaches to diagnosing MS using machine learning (ML) published between 2011 and 2022. Numerous models have been developed using different types of data, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical data. We identified the methods that achieved the best results in diagnosing MS. The most implemented approaches are SVM, RF, and CNN. Moreover, we discussed the challenges and opportunities in MS diagnosis to improve AI systems to enable researchers and practitioners to enhance their approaches and improve the automated diagnosis of MS. The challenges faced by automated MS diagnosis include difficulty distinguishing the disease from other diseases showing similar symptoms, protecting the confidentiality of the patients’ data, achieving reliable ML models that are also easily understood by non-experts, and the difficulty of collecting a large reliable dataset. Moreover, we discussed several opportunities in the field such as the implementation of secure platforms, employing better AI solutions, developing better disease prognosis systems, combining more than one data type for better MS prediction and using OCT data for diagnosis, utilizing larger, multi-center datasets to improve the reliability of the developed models, and commercialization.

Plataforma Virtual y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes durante la pandemia: Una revisión sistemática

The article presented is a systematic review to be able to answer questions such as: What are the reflections onthe implementation of virtual platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic? and What role do virtual platforms play instudent academic performance?, with the objective: to determine the role of virtual platforms in student academicperformance during the pandemic. Material and method: this study is a systematic review of 16 articles that presentsa qualitative approach, with a non-experimental, bibliographic methodology. To collect the information, the searchprocess was carried out in two phases for data coding, the PRISMA flow diagram was performed. Conclusions:Virtual platforms must be created according to the student’s needs to facilitate the teaching and learning processwith an inclusive approach. 34% of students resist change since the virtual environment is colder, adapting to thisnew form of learning being slower. 81% of students affirm that there is frequently a bad internet signal, making theteaching and learning process difficult.

A Model for MOOC Implementation in Areas of Low Bandwidth in Developing Countries

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) could have been leveraged to bridge the education accessibility inequality gap in many developing countries, however many of the MOOCs platforms are developed to work in areas with good internet connections and high bandwidth leaving many rural areas excluded. The goal of this study was to develop a MOOCs model for areas with low bandwidth in developing countries. Literature search of technology implementation factors was carried out from which a conceptual model was designed. Using design science approach, the conceptual model was based on to developed an artifact of MOOCs platform that could be used in areas of low bandwidth. The artifact was evaluated using data collected from learners of tertiary institutions in South Africa. Results indicated that the developed artifact is suitable for use in areas of low bandwidth and that the model is a good guideline to the implementation of MOOCs platforms.

A Study on the Users’ Response to Privacy Issues in Customized Services

Customized service is a vital and mandatory element for apps in improving their technical performance and app customer analysis. While apps require users’ consent for their data extraction and usage, many of the terms and agreement forms are written intricately, making it harder for users to fully understand the whole concept of users’ data collection for customized services. Ever since the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, personal data privacy has been re-examined, forcing many app companies to reinforce a reliable solution to data privacy issues. However, there has not been a secured solution, which worries many people about the future advanced issues when metaverse platforms are actively used in daily apps. The research aims to collect the reactions and behaviors of everyday app users who utilize apps with customized services to understand the nature of privacy data issues and the users’ opinions about the future implementation of metaverse platforms. The method of the research was an online questionnaire that targeted university students. The study revealed many fearful and anxious reactions about personal data and further metaverse issues where most app users were uneducated about how current apps collect and utilize users’ private data.