Implementation Of Technological Solutions Research Articles

Low-cost electrocardiogram monitoring system for elderly people using LabVIEW

Cardiovascular diseases increase due to factors such as obesity, an inadequate diet, and are a problem due to shortages of medical personnel and hospitals. In this case, the implementation of technological solutions is presented as a necessity to prevent heart diseases. Various approaches are used to design low-cost electrocardiogram (ECG) devices, from the use of Bluetooth technology to facilitate data transmission, to the development of wearable ECG devices that use artificial intelligence. The objective is to develop a monitoring system in LabVIEW to visualize the heart rhythms of older adults in the city of Lima (Peru), focusing on ease of use and adaptation to their needs, with the purpose of collaboration between health professionals. A development approach is used that encompasses design, implementation, and iterative testing, as well as practical evaluations and pilot testing. As a result, the correct functioning of the ECG device was validated. Electronic components and electrodes were integrated into the board to capture cardiac signals, energized with batteries and sending the information to an interface in LabVIEW. In conclusion, a portable ECG device has been developed that uses operational amplifiers (Op-amps) and analog filters to reduce noise in cardiac measurements and an intuitive interface in LabVIEW

INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL MEANS IN THE FINANCIAL SPHERE: THE POTENTIAL OF CLOUD COMPUTING, BLOCKCHAIN, BIG DATA AND AI

The integration of digital means in the financial sphere nowadays is not just a necessity, but also a strategic step that determines the further development of this industry. The modern world of finance bets on high technologies, namely on such key areas as Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The purpose of our article is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the potential of Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the context of their impact on the financial sphere. The object of our article is the financial sphere, including banking, the investment sector, insurance, and other component industries that interact with finance. As a result of the conducted research: the advantages and disadvantages of the integration of digital means in the financial sphere are considered; the potential of Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Big Data and AI in the financial sphere was investigated; it is emphasized that all these technologies are already changing the financial sphere and have great potential for further development. Thanks to them, financial institutions can be more competitive, respond faster to changes in the market, and provide more innovative services for customers. Therefore, the integration of these digital means into the financial sphere is a necessity and a key direction for the further development and modernization of the industry. Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies enable financial institutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service.The challenges of implementing new technologies in the financial sector include the absence of a unified regulatory framework, high costs associated with transitioning to digital platforms, and resistance from traditional players. These challenges can be addressed by creating clear regulations, providing financial support to companies transitioning to digital technologies, and fostering partnerships between innovative startups and large financial institutions for collaborative development and implementation of technological solutions.

PV Energy Performance in a Sustainable Campus

The challenge of photovoltaic integration as the basis of an energy generation system has been achieved and carried out by the University Autónoma de Cali, Colombia, using an avant-garde energy technology model. This innovative sustainable campus not only fulfills its purpose as an advanced model of a renewable energy integration system, it also aims at environmental research, e-mobility, and energy efficiency. This paper describes how the university implements the technological innovation of integrating the photovoltaic system installation in a university campus, showing its relevant contribution to the electricity generation in the campus buildings by analyzing the different electrical parameters together with the system performance indicators. The implementation of technological solutions has allowed the generation of a quantity of renewable energy within the campus, supplying a sustainable energy response based on energy efficiency and carbon emissions savings. This innovation has been applied following the international standards for the evaluation of the energy performance of photovoltaic systems (IEC 61724), reaching very optimal values for this type of renewable solution. In this paper, the dynamic monitoring of several parameters has been carried out in order to analyze the energy performance, and an energy simulation has been used to achieve optimal solutions and to obtain the perfect modeling of the system. This study shows how to evaluate the performance of an integration of a photovoltaic system in a smart university campus, according to international standards. It achieves complete viability due to its economic savings, energy efficiency and reduction of carbon emission.

Value-Oriented and Ethical Technology Engineering in Industry 5.0: A Human-Centric Perspective for the Design of the Factory of the Future

Although manufacturing companies are currently situated at a transition point in what has been called Industry 4.0, a new revolutionary wave—Industry 5.0—is emerging as an ‘Age of Augmentation’ when the human and machine reconcile and work in perfect symbiosis with one another. Recent years have indeed assisted in drawing attention to the human-centric design of Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS) and to the genesis of the ‘Operator 4.0’, two novel concepts that raise significant ethical questions regarding the impact of technology on workers and society at large. This paper argues that a value-oriented and ethical technology engineering in Industry 5.0 is an urgent and sensitive topic as demonstrated by a survey administered to industry leaders from different companies. The Value Sensitive Design (VSD) approach is proposed as a principled framework to illustrate how technologies enabling human–machine symbiosis in the Factory of the Future can be designed to embody elicited human values and to illustrate actionable steps that engineers and designers can take in their design projects. Use cases based on real solutions and prototypes discuss how a design-for-values approach aids in the investigation and mitigation of ethical issues emerging from the implementation of technological solutions and, hence, support the migration to a symbiotic Factory of the Future.

TRANSPORT INNOVATIONS AS A FACTOR AFFECTING THE MODERNIZATION OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR'S TRAINING AT UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES

The article concentrates on the analysis of modern innovations and development trends in the transport system from the global perspective. It looks at the main consequences the introduction of such technological advancements will have for society as a whole emphasizing the required changes in the transportation industry and transport technology professionals` knowledge and skills. The paper aims to draw a parallel between the innovative development tendencies in transport technologies and the state of professional training of bachelors majoring in specialty 275 “Transport technology” at Ukrainian universities. The study is based on the following methods: structural and system analysis, systematization, comparison and synthesis of information sources, experience, and achievements in this field, as well as pedagogical design for modeling the possibilities of applying the obtained results in the national educational practice. The article highlights the main transport technology development trends (computerization as well as the development and implementation of technological solutions that make transport more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and cost-effective, stepping up the requirements for industry employees` professional training); the state of transport technology bachelors` training at the institutions of higher education in Ukraine is identified as satisfactory; it is carried out in the direction of knowledge formation and development of skills mostly in traditional transport-related disciplines. However, the training content should be complemented by courses in information technology and innovative transport systems and processes

Traceability as a management tool for processing poultry products

The purpose of this article is to consider the traceability system from the standpoint of a tool for managing technologies for processing poultry products. The issues of quality and safety of poultry products are considered in the paper, along with the technology of slaughter, primary and deep processing of poultry meat and eggs. Authors also discuss the sequence of implementation of each stage of the technological process, identifying critical control points and causes of deviations from the regulatory parameters in the implementation of technological solutions. Violations of critical limits along the whole chain of the technological process of processing poultry products are among the main factors that reduce the performance of technologies for the implementation of relevant processes. As an effective tool in solving these problem areas, namely, improving the effectiveness of technological solutions, is a traceability system that allows one to develop corrective and preventive actions to eliminate the resulting deviations during slaughter, primary and deep processing of eggs and poultry meat.

Applying Modern, Disruptive Technologies to Improve the Effectiveness of Tax Treaty Dispute Resolution: Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, the authors analysed the main drawbacks of the existing tax treaty dispute resolution process and considered the fundamental features of the main types of disruptive technology, keeping in mind how they could improve this process. In this part, the authors make some specific suggestions as to how the analysed technologies can be used to improve the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) and supplementary solutions. This will include the use of video conferencing to cut costs and speed up resolution (section 2); electronic filing and checking of the MAP request with respect to documentation requirements (section 3); automatic notification as regards the deadline before arbitration is triggered and automatic forwarding of the request and any supplementary information to the other competent authority(ies); automatic notification of the taxpayer of each material step taken in the resolution of the case (without providing access to secure data); communication and exchange of information between competent authorities via secure electronic means in real time; and information storage in secure shared-data platforms (i.e. controlled access) allowing access to competent authorities and even to the arbitral panel, where required (section 3); the use of data analytics to cluster cases by type, allowing for easier inventory management, and to generate risk profiles that could help in both the prevention of MAP cases and the speedier resolution thereof (section 4); the use of artificial intelligence to review past cases, thereby allowing easier assignment to case workers, depending on their schedule, and thus, easier and more timely solutions based on precedents (section 5); and the use of blockchain to validate transactions and information and to remove the need for trust, thus allowing for an easier and quicker resolution, especially in multilateral cases (section 6). Finally, the authors’ proposal posits that due to communication requirements, costs and security considerations, the implementation of technology solutions requires a global, coordinated approach, which should be spearheaded and managed by international organizations such as the OECD and the UN. The implementation could be completed in several stages and be subject to peer reviews.

Lockheed Martin-A Short Review

Lockheed Martin is a company aerospace global American, defense, security and advanced technologies with interests in the world. Has been formed by the merger of Lockheed with Martin Marietta in March 1995. Has its head office in Bethesda, Maryland, in the area of Washington DC. Lockheed Martin has 126,000 employees in the entire world. Marillyn Hewson is the current President and Chief Executive Officer. Lockheed Martin is one of the biggest companies in the aerospace and defense and technologies. Is the largest contractor for the defense of the world based on revenue for the fiscal year 2014. In 2013, 78% of the revenue to Lockheed Martin has come from military sales; this was the main list of contractors with the federal government and the American has received almost 10% of the funds paid by the Pentagon. In 2009, the contracts of the American government were represented by 38.4 billion dollars (85%), the contracts of foreign governmental with 5.8 billion dollars (13%) and the trade contracts and other contracts for 900 million dollars (2%). Lockheed Martin operates in five segments of activity: Aeronautics, information systems and global solutions, missiles and control systems of the fire, rotating systems and the mission and space-based systems. The company received six times Collier County Trophy, including in 2001 in order to be part of the development of the propulsion system X-35/F-35B LiftFan and most recently in 2006 to lead the team that has developed the plane to fight F-22 Raptor. Lockheed Martin is currently developing F-35 Lightning II and lead the international chain of supply, leads the team for the development and implementation of technology solutions for the new SpaceFence (replacement AFSSS USAF) and is the main contractor for the development of the control module (Orion spaceship). The company invests also in the systems of health systems, renewable energy, intelligent distribution of energy and nuclear fusion compact.

ICT for external use in Croatian four- and five-star hotels

The Purpose – The objective of the paper is to examine the implementation of advanced technology and promotional supports in hotel companies and to compare their performance in four- and five-star hotels. More specifically, ICT for external use are analysed, i.e. customer relationship management (CRM), communication with customers, promotional supports, and online order receptions. Design/Methodology/Approach – The empirical research took place in 38 upscale (26 four and 12 five-star) hotels located in Croatia, in the regions of Dalmatia, Istria, and Kvarner, and in the city of Zagreb. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered mainly during personal interviews with hotel and marketing managers. The SPSS software was used for data analysis. Findings – Findings reveal a relatively high implementation of technology solutions, reaching promotional supports the highest scores. Four-star hotels perform significantly better than fivestar hotels in most of the ICT items. Originality – The study provides insights into the external role of ICT for upscale hotels from the standpoint of customer relationship management (CRM), communication with customers, promotional supports, and online order receptions as tools for enhancing hotel promotion. These can be used as a valuable source of information between academics and can be additionally useful to marketing managers in hotels that intend to find as more as innovative ways for hotel promotion.

Solution architecture approach, mechanism to reduce the gap between enterprise architecture and implementation of technological solutions

This paper states an approach for the operationalization of a solution architecture model, as an integral part of the development process and the applications maintenance. The proposed approach has been put into practice in a Company from the financial sector. The process of construction and implementation process of technological solution in an Enterprise takes multiple practices and management models, and it brings into play different roles and actors during its execution, from the business and technological perspective. Recently, the concept of solution architecture, has emerged as a better practice (little explored and documented) and it is being used in the execution of initiatives related with the development of technology solutions cycle, also it interacts collaboratively with other better management practices as software and enterprise architecture.

Work-Arounds: A Matter of Perception

Most nurse leaders view work-arounds as negative behaviors to be corrected. New research examining these behaviors from a complexity science perspective has revealed a different perspective: nurses adapting to and learning from a challenging clinical situation to improve quality of care. Work-arounds, examined from two leadership perspectives, provide insight about the realities and management of nurses' behavior in the implementation of technology solutions. New leadership perspectives are identified to facilitate innovation, adaptability, and learning from work-around behaviors and improve the quality of patient care.

Soft Skills Council: A New SPE Initiative

Talent & Technology Our industry has entered a new era. An increasing demand for energy, complexity of resources, developing new technologies, management of the supply and demand for skilled human work-force, and the urgency of rapid knowledge transfer are daunting challenges. The sociopolitical climate, whether it is in one’s backyard or across the globe, demands transparency in our actions that conveys internal congruency with external expectations. This requires substantial ability to interact across a broad spectrum of disciplines, differences and diversity, and individual expectations. To prepare for this new world, future industry professionals must equip themselves with an expanded set of competencies that include organizational abilities to effectively develop and deliver technical solutions—soft skills. While some still advocate identifying the top performers for mission-critical roles, the complexities of the new environment demand a new approach that sees the potential for development of leadership attributes in every individual to not only enhance his or her talent, but more importantly, to unlock organizational capabilities to ensure success. Forward-looking companies see that increasing collaboration in the development and rapid implementation of technology solutions will require a new generation of professionals who are able to inspire and motivate and who display leadership qualities regardless of their position in the organization. In 2011, SPE formed the Soft Skills Council. There were two major drivers for the move: to help SPE fulfill its mission, vision, and values, and to respond to a growing conversation within the industry about the need to help our professionals develop interpersonal skills to add business value in the future. Attributes of a Future Professional The benefits and responsibilities of membership in a professional society are usually included in the organization’s statements of mission, vision, and values. For SPE, these are the following: Mission: To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence. Vision: To be a society of professional excellence, providing its members the highest quality lifelong learning, and continuous personal and professional growth. Values: Excellent, integrity, professionalism, lifelong learning, diversity, volunteerism, innovation, and social responsibility. Considering that every word in the mission, vision, and values statements was carefully selected, the fact that the word “professional” appears often is an indication of its significance. Providing members with “continuous personal and professional growth” is an important goal for SPE, signifying a belief that the degree to which industry professionals prosper will depend on their ability to continuously develop skills, with a balance between technology and soft skills.

Examining the Varying Influence of Social and Technological Aspects on Adoption and Usage of Knowledge Management Systems

Knowledge management strives for effective capture and application of organizational knowledge, a resource imperative in sustaining organizations. To better achieve knowledge management initiatives, examination of factors influencing adoption and usage of knowledge management systems (KMS) are of great interest. Implementation of technological solutions considered organizational innovation is subject to potential problems of resistance, implying analysis of social factors equally important to technological factors. With Innovation Diffusion, Theory as a foundation, this research examines factors influencing adoption and usage of KMS. The model is extended to include Reciprocity Expectation, an important factor affecting knowledge management processes. Results indicate that some factors are important in determining adoption while others are important for continued usage. This research emphasizes careful consideration and re-evaluation of both social and technological factors throughout all stages of technology implementation; more specifically, Reciprocity Expectation may be an important factor affecting length of adoption, but insignificant in determining continued usage.

Self-leadership and Work Role Innovation: Testing a Mediation Model with Goal Orientation and Work Motivation

This article explores the relationship between self-leadership, goal orientation, intrinsic motivation, and innovative behavior. Because innovation s self-navigation competences we propose that self-leadership skills mediate the relationship between goal orientation and role innovation, as well as between intrinsic motivation and role innovation. To investigate this, 108 employees from three companies, working on the development and implementation of technological solutions, were surveyed on their goal orientation believes, their level of intrinsic motivation, their self-leadership strategies, and the frequency they introduce new procedures on their jobs. Structural equation modelling showed a positive relationship with role innovation for learning goal orientation and intrinsic motivation, but not for performance goal orientation. Self-leadership skills fully mediated the relationship between learning goal orientation and role innovation and partially mediated the relationship between intrinsic motivation and role innovation. Thus, enhancing employees’ self-navigation competences might be an avenue for enhancing their innovative behavior.

The potential for ecological modernisation in Russia: scenarios from the forest industry

The varying ways in which environmental politics takes place in Russia are analysed by discussing the potentiality of the processes of ecological modernisation. The focus is on the forest industry sector of the Russian economy, which has, like Russia in general, undergone considerable transformations. First, the premises of ecological modernisation theory are discussed, and four potential scenarios for ecological modernisation in Russia are discussed. The recent transformation of environmental politics and the forest industry sector of the economy are then explored. Six empirical case studies from the European part of the Russian Federation are introduced and their analysis pays attention to factors that have proven to be significant in bringing about environmental improvements: state regulation, implementation of technological solutions, pressure from the environmental movement, and enterprise ownership. Based on this framework, the different directions generating incentives, motivations and driving forces for environmental improvements in Russia are analysed, as well as the contradictions arising from these processes.

Benign Educational Technology?

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsAllan HerrmannAllan Herrmann, Robert Fox and Anna Boyd of the Centre for Educational Advancement at Curtin University of Technology, Australia, evaluate in this paper some of the contextual issues which arise from implementation of technological solutions, particularly with respect to using computer mediated communications. In order to approach, systematically and to identify these contextual issues, a framework based on Tenner's notion of technological revenge is outlined and applied, clarifying possible problems and enabling the authors to suggest some solutions.