Industrial Requirements Research Articles

Empowering Healthcare through Comprehensive Informatics Education: The Status and Future of Biomedical and Health Informatics Education.

Education in biomedical and health informatics is essential for managing complex healthcare systems, bridging the gap between healthcare and information technology, and adapting to the digital requirements of the healthcare industry. This review presents the current status of biomedical and health informatics education domestically and internationally and proposes recommendations for future development. We analyzed evidence from reports and papers to explore global trends and international and domestic examples of education. The challenges and future strategies in Korea were also discussed based on the experts' opinions. This review presents international recommendations for establishing education in biomedical and health informatics, as well as global examples at the undergraduate and graduate levels in medical and nursing education. It provides a thorough examination of the best practices, strategies, and competencies in informatics education. The review also assesses the current state of medical informatics and nursing informatics education in Korea. We highlight the challenges faced by academic institutions and conclude with a call to action for educators to enhance the preparation of professionals to effectively utilize technology in any healthcare setting. To adapt to the digitalization of healthcare, systematic and continuous workforce development is essential. Future education should prioritize curriculum innovations and the establishment of integrated education programs, focusing not only on students but also on educators and all healthcare personnel in the field. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among educational institutions, academic societies, government agencies, and international bodies dedicated to systematic and continuous workforce development.

A Performance Analysis of CassandraDB and ScyllaDB

Abstract: Big Data encompasses vast amounts of data, reaching exabytes or even zettabytes. In the current landscape, large databases play a crucial role, particularly in generating substantial data for daily analyses of social media and multimedia content. The enormity of Big Data poses challenges, given its extensive volume of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, making traditional database systems and software techniques insufficient. Big Data is frequently defined by its 9 V’s: velocity, variety, volume, veracity, validity, variability, volatility, visualization, and value. This complexity highlights the need for a simple information management strategy that integrates various new data types alongside traditional data. The significance of Big Data databases is emphasized by the daily generation of millions of terabytes of data from sources like social media posts and multimedia. This study aims to evaluate the performance of two Wide-Column Store Big Data database systems, Apache CassandraDB and ScyllaDB, using the CassandraStress Benchmarking Tool. Key metrics such as total operation time, operation rate, partition rate, row rate, and maximum latency will be assessed as the number of records and operations increase. The development of these databases, motivated by diverse industry requirements, emphasizes their adaptation to specific needs. The research methodology outlines the tool used to compare these WideColumn Store databases on various parameters, contributing valuable insights into their performance in real-world scenarios

Indonesia Employment in 2023: Labor Force Conditions and Policy Developments in the Early Stages of the Demographic Bonus

In 2023, amidst the complexities of a volatile global economy, Indonesia demonstrated economic resilience, propelled by its dynamic workforce. This abstract synthesizes the intricate interplay between macroeconomic forces and employment trends within Indonesia, drawing from comprehensive data analyses and policy evaluations. The report encapsulates a year marked by economic recovery despite global headwinds such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, inflation surges, and supply chain interruptions. With a predicted global growth of 3.6% by the IMF, Indonesia's economy experienced fluctuations but maintained a growth trajectory from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023. Labor force data indicates a predominance of the working-age population, signaling potential for sustained productivity and economic fortitude. The demographic composition, skewed towards a younger populace, underpins the vibrant labor market. Employment policies have been responsive to digitalization, globalization, and demographic transitions, focusing on skill development, vocational training, and job safety. Notably, vocational training for SMK graduates was prioritized to match industry requirements. Regulatory advancements aim to balance worker protections with corporate operational efficiency. Amidst COVID-19's lingering impact, policy adaptations were crucial to support workers and businesses, exemplifying Indonesia’s agility in times of crisis. The landscape of employment disputes, predominantly centered around termination, underscores the necessity for robust conflict resolution mechanisms. With 71.15% of industrial disputes tied to terminations, mediation emerged as the preferred dispute resolution strategy. Regional data unveiled disparities in job placements and complaints, spotlighting the need for equitable workforce distribution and grievance redressal mechanisms. The report concludes that Indonesia's labor policies and employment conditions are dynamically evolving, poised to sculpt a robust, inclusive, and sustainable labor market landscape.

The Empowering Innovative Mathematics Curriculum and Industry Collaboration in Gearing Malaysia for IR4.0 Era

This paper aims to illustrate the global megatrend of IR4.0 and points out their impacts and gaps faced by today's industries and mathematics applications. Meanwhile, in responding to the MoHE Education Framework 4.0 plan and direction, this paper adopts the qualitative approach to review and investigate the needs of transformation in mathematics curriculum, gears up to the change of industry requirements and adapts to the shift of market demands and operations landscape. Therefore, the outcome of study urges to form a closer tie or partnership between industries and mathematics collaboration in industrial research and problem-solving. With this, the role of industrial mathematics has to become part of the necessity for Malaysia's leading mission to achieve the status of a developed nation. In conclusion, based on the missing links between mathematics and industries, the paper recommends the realignment and rebranding of existing university mathematics curriculum and formation of the National Industries and Mathematics Community (NIMC). It expects industrial mathematics will be one of the key boosters besides engineering and technologies fields, to produce the industries talents and expertise, which will contribute to Malaysia's mission in IR4.0, the migration of industries into high-value services and technological intelligence-based productions era.

Core Technologies in Recommender Systems: Investigating and Analyzing Standard Implementations

This paper places special emphasis on the evolution of recommendation algorithms in the context of big data and machine learning, underscoring significant advancements in deep learning and natural language processing that have markedly improved the precision and personalization of recommendations. We explore case studies in various sectors, including e-commerce, streaming services, and social media, to illustrate the adaptation of these technologies to distinct industry requirements. A critical component of our analysis is the examination of the impact of user data privacy regulations on the design and functionality of these systems. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges and prospective directions in the field, with a particular focus on ethical considerations, the mitigation of bias, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence for dynamic, context-aware recommendation systems. Our research methodology amalgamates an extensive literature review with empirical data analysis, offering an in-depth understanding of the current state of recommendation system technologies. The findings of this study are intended to contribute to the field by presenting a comprehensive view of the technological, ethical, and practical dimensions of recommendation systems in the contemporary digital landscape.

INNONATIVE MANAGEMENT VECTORS

It is shown that management is not just one of the integral components of the joint activity of people, but also a determining condition for its successful implementation and ensuring the desired efficiency. It is known that the development of management ideology and technology usually lags behind production technologies. This applies to both local and global aspects of management. Therefore, today, in the conditions of an innovative type of social development, the development and systematic application of innovative management technologies becomes an important problem. Research and publications on the problems of determining innovative management vectors are analyzed. They are far from exhausting all its important aspects. It is about social, economic, organizational and psychological conditions and possibilities of ensuring both the innovative nature of the management itself and its compliance with the requirements of Industry 4.0. The meaning and features of innovative management and its implementation in the practice of managerial activity are also insufficiently disclosed. According to the results of a systematic study of a wide range of management problems and the analysis of literary sources on these problems, the goals of the article are to distinguish the meaning of the concepts of innovation, efficiency, and compliance of the content and nature of management with social requirements and expectations of its transition to level 4.0

Investigation on mechanical behavior of Al6061- coconut shell ash- granite dust reinforced hybrid metal matrix composites manufactured using stir casting technique

Owing to the superior qualities, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMC) have recently been accepted and suggested as a replacement for traditional materials in a variety of sectors, including automotive, agriculture, aerospace, sports, marine, and many more. To satisfy the industrial requirement, it is necessary to develop economical material with higher mechanical properties like strength, hardness, impact resistance etc. To minimise the environmental impact and depletion of natural resources , it is necessary to Reduce, Recycle and Resuse the solid waste created across the world. This work aims to study the mechanical behavior of hybrid composite of Al6061 reinforced with coconut shell ash (CSA) and granite dust solid waste. Hybrid composite specimens were successfully manufactured using stir casting method. The proportion of granite dust was kept constant at 2 wt percent, whereas the percentage of CSA varied, ranging from 0% to 12% with a multiple of 3. Tests for tension, compression, hardness, and impact were performed to examine the mechanical behavior of the created hybrid composites. SEM & EDAX analysis were carried out to study the microstructure and elemental composition of the hybrid composites. Experimental testing shows that, when the percentage of CSA in the hybrid composite increased, its tensile strength, compressive strength, hardness, and impact strength increased maximum upto 23.65%, 10.12%, 60.89% and 17.38% respectively as compared to base alloy. The experimental findings demonstrated that when compared to matrix and other hybrid composites, the Al6061 alloy reinforced with 2% granite dust and 12% CSA hybrid composite had superior mechanical properties.

Integration of Education and Industry in China: Lessons from Germany Applied Universities

This article delves into the significance of harmonizing education with industry requirements, with a focus on the German applied university system and its dual study model. It identifies challenges within the Chinese education-industry integration, such as inadequate cooperation and a skills gap, and contrasts these with the German model, where applied universities effectively bridge the gap between academic learning and industry demands. The methodology involves a systematic review of literature to extract insights into how Germany's dual study programs guarantee employment upon graduation and how China can adapt these strategies. A key finding is the importance of a collaborative approach between educational institutions and industries to cultivate a workforce that is equipped to meet the challenges of the modern labor market. The Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg (DHBW) is highlighted as a case study, showcasing its successful integration of theoretical and practical education with industry partnerships. It is concluded with recommendations for China to enhance its education-industry integration, advocating for closer university-industry collaboration, decentralized governance, practical program design, flexible learning formats, and supportive policy frameworks. The paper underscores the potential for Chinese applied universities to improve talent cultivation by aligning with industry needs and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, thereby increasing graduates' employability and contributing to societal development.

Research on Capacity Optimization Configuration of Renewable Energy Off Grid Hydrogen Production System Considering Collaborative Electrolysis

This study proposes a multitype electrolytic collaborative hydrogen production model for optimizing the capacity configuration of renewable energy off grid hydrogen production systems. The electrolytic hydrogen production process utilizes the synergistic electrolysis of an alkaline electrolyzer (AEL) and proton exchange membrane electrolyzer (PEMEL), fully leveraging the advantages of the low cost of the AEL and strong regulation characteristics of the PEMEL. For the convenience of the optimization solution, the article constructs a mixed linear optimization model that considers the constraints during system operation, with the objective function of minimizing total costs while meeting industrial production requirements. Gurobi is used for the optimal solution to obtain the optimal configuration of a renewable energy off grid hydrogen production system. By comparing and analyzing the optimal configuration under conventional load and high-load conditions, it is concluded that collaborative electrolysis has advantages in improving resource consumption and reducing hydrogen production costs. This is of great significance for optimizing the capacity configuration of off grid hydrogen production systems and improving the overall economic benefits of the system.

Development of building stock model for an emerging city in India: Learnings for enabling circular economy in the built environment

AbstractThis study explores the prospects of urban mining for a steadily developing city “Thane,” located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region of India, through building material stock accounting (BMSA). A novel bottom‐up approach for stock accounting was developed for the cities with limited data availability, through the integration of geodata spatial analysis, archetype identification through statistical modeling, and regional building design assessment for material intensity calculation. This study is the first of its kind in the Indian context and focuses on the stock estimation of the most common building materials: concrete, reinforcement steel, and masonry bricks within the boundaries of a typical Indian urban area. The results showed that the total built‐up stock in Thane city in 2018 amounts to 84.7 million metric ton (MT) by weight; concrete 57.7%, bricks 40.4%, steel 1.9%. Such reservoirs of raw material can be harnessed to fulfill the future material requirements of the construction industry through proposed circular economy interventions such as material bank creation, local recycling facilities, and development of a secondary material market. The material stock estimated in this study was 46.1 MT/capita for permanent building dwellers and with potential infrastructural developments underway, urban mining application can be ensured by redefining design and demolition strategies and multi‐level collaboration for generating alternative material sources for the construction sector. This work of BMSA intends to provide meaningful insights into exploring the potentials of urban mining and help chart the future roadmaps of sustainable construction in India.

Low-cost ternary composite photocatalysts consisting of TiO2, kaolinite and cement for an efficient organic waste decontamination in water

The present study demonstrates the fabrication of heterogeneous ternary composite photocatalyst consisting of TiO2, kaolinite and cement (TKCe), which is essential to overcome the practical barriers that are inherent to currently available photocatalysts. TKCe is prepared via a cost-effective method, which involved the mechanical compression and thermal activation as a major fabrication steps. Clay-cement ratio primarily determines TKCe mechanical strength and photocatalytic efficiency where TKCe with the optimum clay-cement ratio, which is 1:1 results in uniform matrix with fewer surface defects. The composites that have clay-cement ratio below or above the optimum ratio account for comparatively low mechanical strength and photocatalytic activity due to inhomogeneous surface with more defects, including particle agglomeration and cracks. The TKCe mechanical strength is mainly from clay-TiO2 interactions and TiO2-cement interactions. TiO2-cement interactions result in CaTiO3 formation, which significantly increases matrix interactions; however, the maximum composite performance is observed at the optimum titanate level; anything above or below this level deteriorates composite performance. Over 90% degradation rates are characteristic to all TKCe, which follow pseudo first order kinetics in methylene blue decontamination. The highest rate constant is observed with TKCe 1-1, which is 1.57 h−1 and being the highest among all the binary composite photocatalyst that were fabricated previously. The TKCe 1-1 accounts for the highest mechanical strength, which is 6.97 MPa, while the lowest is observed with TKCe 3-1, indicating that clay-cement ratio has direct relation to composite strength. TKCe is a potential photocatalyst, which can be obtained in variable sizes and shapes, complying with real industrial wastewater treatment requirements.

Effects of molecular entanglements in amylopectin on the anti-thixotropy, gel properties and viscosity properties

Amylopectin with different side chain architecture and distribution were prepared by ɑ-amylase (AM) and maltogenic α-amylase (MA). The purpose of the study was to investigative the effect of molecular entanglement on the anti-thixotropy, gel properties, water distribution and viscosity properties. The results showed that MA specificity hydrolyzed chains ranging from DP 10–17 while retaining the long internal chains, while AM tended to trim the relatively longer chains of DP ≥ 12. The special (ŋsp) in a double-logarithmic plot versus concentration exhibited two linear regions with changes of gradient at AM-M and MA-M polymer concentrations of about 6.20% and 1.31% (w/v), respectively. Higher storage modulus (G′) and final viscosity, and lower frequency dependence indicated the stronger gels of waxy maize starch were formed by MA modification, despite exhibiting a similar thixotropic loop area to AM samples. The microstructure of MA gels showed a more compact honeycomb-like network structure observed by SEM. These results confirmed the chain length profile of the amylopectin pruned by MA was more conducive to produce anti-thixotropic starch-based material. This study is beneficial to provide insights for customizing starch skeleton structure to meet specific industrial application requirements of starch-based products, especially where the rheological properties need to be precisely controlled.

Completely Non‐Fused Low‐Cost Acceptor Enables Organic Photovoltaic Cells with 17 % Efficiency

AbstractTo meet the industrial requirements of organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, it is imperative to accelerate the development of cost‐effective materials. Thiophene‐benzene‐thiophene central unit‐based acceptors possess the advantage of low synthetic cost, while their power conversion efficiency (PCE) is relatively low. Here, by incorporating a para‐substituted benzene unit and 1st‐position branched alkoxy chains with large steric hindrance, a completely non‐fused non‐fullerene acceptor, TBT‐26, was designed and synthesized. The narrow band gap of 1.38 eV ensures the effective utilization of sunlight. The favorable phase separation morphology of TBT‐26‐based blend film facilitates the efficient exciton dissociation and charge transport in corresponding OPV cell. Therefore, the TBT‐26‐based small‐area cell achieves an impressive PCE of 17.0 %, which is the highest value of completely non‐fused OPV cells. Additionally, we successfully demonstrated the scalability of this design by fabricating a 28.8 cm2 module with a high PCE of 14.3 %. Overall, our work provides a practical molecular design strategy for developing high‐performance and low‐cost acceptors, paving the way for industrial applications of OPV technology.

Completely Non-Fused Low-Cost Acceptor Enables Organic Photovoltaic Cells with 17 % Efficiency.

To meet the industrial requirements of organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, it is imperative to accelerate the development of cost-effective materials. Thiophene-benzene-thiophene central unit-based acceptors possess the advantage of low synthetic cost, while their power conversion efficiency (PCE) is relatively low. Here, by incorporating a para-substituted benzene unit and 1st-position branched alkoxy chains with large steric hindrance, a completely non-fused non-fullerene acceptor, TBT-26, was designed and synthesized. The narrow band gap of 1.38 eV ensures the effective utilization of sunlight. The favorable phase separation morphology of TBT-26-based blend film facilitates the efficient exciton dissociation and charge transport in corresponding OPV cell. Therefore, the TBT-26-based small-area cell achieves an impressive PCE of 17.0 %, which is the highest value of completely non-fused OPV cells. Additionally, we successfully demonstrated the scalability of this design by fabricating a 28.8 cm2 module with a high PCE of 14.3 %. Overall, our work provides a practical molecular design strategy for developing high-performance and low-cost acceptors, paving the way for industrial applications of OPV technology.

Application of silvicultural treatments to improve local Gigantochloa apus (Schult. & Schult.f.) Kurz ex Munro stands for supporting handicraft industries in Gunungkidul region, Indonesia

There is a growing demand within the Gunungkidul region of Indonesia for bamboo, particularly Gigantochloa apus (Schult.f.) Kurz ex Munro, which is used in handicrafts. This study examined ways to enhance the productivity of bamboo to meet the specific requirements of the craft industry in the region. It assessed the impact of three levels of thinning intensity and three types of fertilizer application on the productivity and quality of G. apus. The type of fertilizer application significantly influenced the diameter of the sixth internode and the overall height of the bamboo while having an insignificant effect on the number of bamboo shoots, internode diameter at one meter or internode length. Thinning intensity significantly affected several aspects, including the number of shoots, the diameter of the sixth internode and the overall height of the bamboo. Clump thinning intensity increased the diameter of the remaining bamboo clump but reduced the number of shoots, as well as internode length and overall height. The interaction between thinning intensity and fertilizer application significantly impacted the diameter of bamboo, the diameter of the sixth internode, and the overall height of bamboo, without significant effects on the number of shoots or the internode length.

Exploring the sustainability of specialized higher education curricula as exemplified by Jamaica's maritime education and training curriculum

PurposeThe purpose of this qualitative, single-case study was to explore the development of Jamaica’s maritime education and training (MET) curriculum within the local education context. In this research, the story of the development and sustainability of the local MET curriculum in its 40-year journey from 1980 to present (post 2020), as communicated by various maritime stakeholders and archival documents, is chronicled.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized a qualitative orientation and was an embedded single-case study in its design. The entire local MET institution community and those legislatively and operationally allied to its sustained viability constituted the general population of this study. Non-probability sampling techniques were used to arrive at a maximum variation sample. Three sources of data were used in this study: individual interviews, focus group discussions and documents.FindingsThe Jamaican (local) MET curriculum was the brainchild of local perspicacity that was empowered by international benevolence. It was developed to satisfy market demands that existed at the time of its inception. These market requirements of the maritime industry are what impacted the development of the local MET curriculum over four decades. Several other factors led to the sustained viability of the local MET curriculum. These included the ability of the local MET curriculum to meet direct market needs and maintain its fitness for purpose.Research limitations/implicationsIt is the view of the researcher that the findings of this study were limited by the fact that the voices of current students and employers from the four decades of the curriculum's existence are not represented in this initial study. The perspectives from these two sources would have broadened the description presented in this study.Practical implicationsThis research has shown that specialized higher education (HE) institutions are better served in their business when they maintain a symbiotic relationship with the industry for which they are producing graduates.Social implicationsThe treatment of HE as a service industry has gained traction globally. This would suggest that ‘product placement' in specialized HE is important to the growth, development and longevity of that course of study within the society in which it exists.Originality/valueThere is a dearth of national research on Jamaica's four-decades-old MET curriculum and the elements that lend to the sustained viability of same. This discussion of sustainability of the MET curriculum will benefit maritime educators and policymakers, who must continue to hone this curriculum so that it is fit for purpose. The study will also identify some of the elements of a sustainable, specialized HE curriculum. The elements identified herein can serve as exemplars and conceptual starting points for other contexts where the discussion of the sustainability of curriculum needs to be had.

Capacity Building of Thermal Conductivity in Polymers and Their Composites: A Short Review of the Effect of Various Fillers in Their Composites

In industries like automotive, packaging, structural, electrical, and energy harvesting, polymers and polymer composites have been the preferred material due to their lightweight and long-lasting applications. They are potential replacements for the metal structures used in communication devices, microelectronics, electric vehicles, and generators due to their adaptability and flexibility. However, most of the polymers are not thermal conductors and it difficult to use them in application such as high-performance computing systems, aerospace and electronics. The capacity building of thermal conductivity in the polymers and their composites are current objectives in various applications as compared with metals due to the many advantages of polymers; viz. corrosion resistance and ease of processing. Our study of the literature, as described, here outlines three main features, (a) Various fillers in polymer composites play important roles in the effective thermal conductivity, (b) the effect of filler percentage in thermal conductivity, and (c) various processing method and their effect on the thermal conductivity. This review was aimed to benefit the recent trend of industrial requirements and to highlight the fillers used in polymer composites for various applications.

The challenges of sustainable energy transition: A focus on renewable energy

Energy is both a fundamental necessity and a driving force behind human activities. Throughout history, energy consumption has steadily risen, evolving from basic needs like food and fire for early humans to complex industrial and technological requirements today. Transitioning to a sustainable energy system requires a policy framework that empowers developing nations to promote green industries, diversify their sectors, and accelerate growth while addressing climate change and related challenges. In response to the urgent need for a global transition towards sustainable energy sources, this research explores the pivotal roles of technology, research, and policy in advancing renewable energy solutions. Motivated by the growing environmental challenges associated with conventional energy sources, the primary goal of this study is to shed light on the multifaceted strategies that facilitate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and contribute to mitigating climate change. Through an extensive analysis of renewable energy technologies, research contributions, and policy frameworks, this research uncovers critical insights. Our findings reveal how technological innovations have revolutionized renewable energy sources, making them more efficient, affordable, and scalable. Furthermore, research efforts have identified new opportunities and addressed technical challenges, while also assessing the environmental and societal impacts of renewable energy adoption. Crucially, this study underscores the indispensable role of policy in driving renewable energy transitions. Governments worldwide play a pivotal role in incentivizing renewable energy development through financial incentives, regulatory mandates, and research and development support. Moreover, these policies aim to promote energy efficiency, conservation, and equitable access to sustainable solutions. The results of this research emphasize that the transition to renewable energy is not only a viable solution to climate change but also an opportunity to create green jobs, enhance energy security, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The potential for a sustainable future powered by renewable energy is within reach, and this study serves as a guidepost for realizing this transformative vision.

Industrial interests and requirements for improvement of pearl millet, a gluten-free and climate-smart underutilized cereal

Industrial interests and requirements for improvement of pearl millet, a gluten-free and climate-smart underutilized cereal

Enabling the use of digital calibration certificates in industrial calibration management systems

Abstract. Metrology has been a slowly digitalizing field in which a significant part of the handling of data has been dependent on paper-based processes. Due to the need for the improved efficiency and reliability of these processes, digitalization has become a major topic of interest in the metrology community. Data formats such as the digital calibration certificate (DCC) have an essential role as an enabler of further digitalization, acting as the harmonized data format for calibration data. Naturally, introducing these data formats into industrial usage sets new requirements with respect to the calibration management and associated systems. Diversity of metrology also means that the systems need to be flexible and scalable to fulfill the needs of actors in the global calibration infrastructure with very different requirements. This paper presents a conceptual approach for enhancing the communications between the existing systems in a calibration ecosystem and enabling DCC-based data exchange with third-party systems using the Beamex calibration ecosystem as an example. Thus, the presented system architecture concept that introduces data and DCC exchange services would provide a solution to enable the use of DCCs on Beamex systems.