Area Of Information Technology Research Articles

Comparative Legal Analysis of IT Legislation of Russia and Sweden

INTRODUCTION. This article provides a compre­hensive analysis of the regulatory frameworks govern­ing the information technology (IT) sector in both Russia and Sweden and encompasses a comparative assessment of key legal instruments, concepts, and regulatory approaches, including the responsibility for cybercrimes, licensing procedures, standardization practices, and the safety of critical informational in­frastructure. Additionally, this article examines the roles and functions of major governing authorities in both countries.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The article is based on relevant legal acts of Russia and Sweden. While there are certain specific laws focused entirely on the informational technologies, some provisions can be found in other types of legal documents (for example criminal codes or governmental regulations). Employ­ing a comparative approach, the study delineates the scope and authority of state institutions involved in the IT sphere.RESEARCH RESULTS. Both Russian and Sweden exhibit similarities when it comes to definition of es­sential concepts such as critical infrastructure, reflect shared concerns regarding for example security issues. Main laws in the area of information technology con­tain a spectrum of key terms, including but not limited to information and communication network / elec­tronic communication network, information system operator, and information protection / network and information system security. Although the list of key definitions may appear quite similar, the Swedish leg­islation tends to offer broader definitions with the in­tention of encompassing larger domains within IT technologies, while the Russian legislators focus on more specific terms. However, while Sweden aligns closely with European Union (EU) regulatory frame­work, Russia adopts a more expansive approach, ad­dressing emerging technological challenges such as AI. In conclusion, achieving effective IT regulation neces­sitates finding a balance between international con­sistency and national adaptability to ensure strong cybersecurity, foster innovation, and maintain regula­tory flexibility in a dynamic digital environment.DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. Sweden’s re­liance on implementing EU regulations has its benefits such as harmonisation, interoperability, adopting the internationally recognised practices, easier market ac­cess, etc. However, this approach may limit the coun­try's ability to meet its specific needs and may mean additional administrative burdens associated with compliance with EU directives. Moreover, changes in EU regulations could lead to a necessity to update do­mestic laws, potentially causing regulatory vacuum or legal collisions, especially in such sphere as the IT sec­tor. Nowadays, when for example the AI and its risks are on the daily agenda one can not look away and wait for the international community to agree on the applicable regulation.

생성형 인공지능 활용 기술교과 교수․학습 프로그램이 중학생의 디지털 시민성 함양에 미치는 효과

The purpose of this study is to develop a learning program using generative AI in the information and communication technology area of middle school technology subjects and to investigate the impact of this learning experience on middle school students' Digital Citizenship. we developed a learning program using generative AI in the 'Communication Technology and Communication' section of the information and communication technology area of middle school technology subjects, and applied it to A middle school to determine whether it was effective in cultivating Digital Citizenship in middle school students. Quantitative and qualitative analysis were used, and pre- and post-tests were conducted on a single group. As a result of the study, information and communication technology learning using generative AI in the developed technology curriculum was found to be effective in cultivating Digital Citizenship in middle school students. The sub-factors of Digital Citizenship that showed effectiveness were digital security, empathy, digital social identity, and critical thinking. In addition, the effects and implications of the developed program were derived through analysis of students' learning outcomes, satisfaction, and opinions. In order to cultivate Digital Citizenship, learning using generative AI in the information and communication technology area of technical subjects was confirmed to have educational value and to be suitable for achieving achievement standards. It is expected that the technology teaching and learning program using generative artificial intelligence used in this study can be meaningfully used as a program to cultivate Digital Citizenship in middle school students. together. We hope that research will continue in various subjects to cultivate Digital Citizenship in middle school students, and that this study will be used as a reference for research on cultivating Digital Citizenship in technology subjects.

Philosophical paradigms in information technology research

Having been in existence for nearly 30 years, information technology has revolutionized how human beings carry out their day-to-day life. Its use and adoption have brought about many philosophical issues that need to be reviewed. There are ethical issues concerned with the use of information technology ranging from fake news, autonomous systems, biasedness in AI systems and data privacy among others. As research is being carried out to answer some of these concerns, it will be important to look at the core building blocks of a paradigm and some of the research paradigms that can be used in this field. This paper introduces the field of information technology, where its definition and notable contributions are highlighted. Then it goes on to do a review of existing research paradigms with an emphasis on key components of a research paradigm and the types of research paradigms. Lastly, the paper reviews philosophical issues that exist within information technology with an emphasis on ethical issues. With an understanding of this, it will be easier for researchers in this field to choose a paradigm within the area of information technology that best suits their research.

Understanding IT in Healthcare: Relevance and Training Needs of IT in Private Medical Practice.

The integration of Information Technology (IT) into private medical practice is crucial in modern healthcare. Physicians managing office-related IT without proper knowledge risk operational inefficiencies and security. This study determines the relevance of specific IT topics in medical practice and identifies the training needs of physicians for enhancing IT competencies in healthcare. In March 2023 a cross-sectional online survey was conducted with physicians comprising nine IT-related topics in Tyrol, Austria. The survey results highlighted a strong perceived relevance and high demand for IT education among physicians working in their medical practice, especially in areas of core medical IT and security. The majority of responses indicated high relevance (76.7%) and high demand (69.7%) for IT topics in medical practice. The findings underscore a significant need for targeted IT training and support in medical practices, particularly in areas related to the medical practice and security. Addressing these needs could lead to improved healthcare delivery and better management of technological resources in the healthcare sector.

Critical Review on the Impact of ICT Among Undergraduate Students

Speedy scientific and technological growths, particularly in the area of information and communication technology (ICT), are generating novel conditions in learning and it imposes a transformation in a modernized society. ICT is helpful in converting varied sectors like banking, transportation, education, manufacturing, health, employment, and so on. Its amalgamation with the learning system has brought up an innovative renovation by offering a flexible environment of education. This survey makes a critical analysis of about 65 papers regarding the impact of ICT on undergraduate students. More particularly, varied performance measures that are contributed in diverse articles are analyzed. In addition, a comprehensive study is made regarding the maximal performances in each contribution. Lastly, the survey extends with the determination of varied research challenges, which might be productive for the analysts to endorse enhanced upcoming works on the impact of ICT among undergraduate students.

Knowledge-driven profile dynamics

In the last decades, user profiles have been used in several areas of information technology. In the literature, most research works, and systems focus on the creation of profiles (using Data Mining techniques based on user's navigation or interaction history). In general, the dynamics of profiles are made by means of a systematic recreation of the profiles, without using the previous profiles. In this paper we propose to formalize the creation, representation, and dynamics of profiles from a Knowledge-Driven perspective. We introduce and axiomatically characterize four operators for changing profiles using a belief change inspired approach.

Characterization of Green and Chemically Synthesized Yttrium Oxide Nanoparticles from Tribulus Terrestris

Nanotechnology has a significant impact on different fields such as medicine, information technology, energy, advanced materials, textiles, and many other new areas. In this study, the characterization of the green synthesized and chemically synthesized nanoparticle from Tribulis terrestris was studied. Yttrium nitrate hexahydrate was employed as a precursor material for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Characterization study was performed by using UV–Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, FE-SEM. For green synthesis, the peak was observed at 311[Formula: see text]nm while for chemically synthesized nanoparticles the maximum peak absorption was seen at 239[Formula: see text]nm. The FTIR analysis for green synthesized nanoparticles reveals the presence of three prominent peaks due to C–O stretching vibration, C–O bending vibration and Y–O vibration. Chemically synthesized nanoparticles show the presence of C–O stretching vibration, C–O bending vibration and OH-stretching. The results of SEM studies indicated the particle shape and size of chemically synthesized nanoparticles and green synthesized nanoparticles. Green synthesized Y2O3 NPs are an appropriate option for use in medicinal applications. Furthermore, detailed in vivo studies are needed to determine the safety and effectiveness of these green synthesized Y2O3 nanoparticles.

Energy Efficient Quantum-Informed Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms for Industrial Internet of Things

One of the most prominent research areas in information technology is the Internet of things (IoT) as its applications are widely used such as structural monitoring, health care management systems, agriculture and battlefield management, and so on. Due to its self-organizing network and simple installation of the network, the researchers have been attracted to pursue research in the various fields of IoTs. However, a huge amount of work has been addressed on various problems confronted by IoT. The nodes densely deploy over critical environments and those are operated on tiny batteries. Moreover, the replacement of dead batteries in the nodes is almost impractical. Therefore, the problem of energy preservation and maximization of IoT networks has become the most prominent research area. However, numerous state-of-the-art algorithms have addressed this issue. Thus, it has become necessary to gather the information and send it to the base station in an optimized method to maximize the network. Therefore, we propose a novel quantum-informed ant colony optimization (ACO) routing algorithm with the efficient encoding scheme of cluster head selection and derivation of information heuristic factors. The algorithm has been tested by simulation for various network scenarios. The simulation results of the proposed algorithm show its efficacy over a few existing evolutionary algorithms using various performance metrics such as residual energy of the network, network lifetime, and the number of live IoT nodes.

Contemporary development of educators in the context of digitalisation of education

Relevance. The relevance of the article research is determined by the problem of improving the quality of the educational environment through the wide implementation of various modern innovative means of information and communication technologies, which will expand the capabilities of the educational process. Purpose. The aim of the article is to develop a model of professional information and communication competence formation among educators. Methodology. Leading methods for studying this problem included diagnostic testing “Determination of the style of interpersonal interaction” developed by S. V. Maximov, Y. A. Lobeiko, and “Self-assessment of professional and pedagogical motivation” adapted by N. P. Fetiskin, which allow determining the personal interest of educators to acquire new information and communication technologies and use them in their work in terms of manifestation of educational creative communication within the effective enhancement of the level of informative, accessibility of the teaching and educational process. Results. The article presents a model of development of information and communication competence of educators within the framework of using modern technologies in pedagogical activity, which includes a timely study of information and communication developments and the creation of several schemes of their successful use in conditions of preserving health saving learning environment, for the solution of pedagogical issues and improvement of the educational process which was proposed within the framework of creation and introduction of the training cycle “Pedagogical methods with the use of ICT” with the same name into the sphere of practical education. Conclusions. There, in the factor of obtaining a pedagogical speciality or upgrading this professional qualification educators will acquire knowledge and practical skills in the use in the practice of verification of domestic work, conducting classes, strengthening information and communication contacts through the exploitation of existing developments in the area of information and communication technology, which will have practical significance in the training of highly qualified personnel in the educational sphere.

COST MANAGEMENT ORIENTED TO IT PROJECTS

The importance of the use of methods, techniques and tools in the project management is each more recognized in all the areas of the human activity. The relevance of the activity of Project management is recognized for organizations, community and people; as much in the public sector as in the private sector.In the area of software and information technology (IT), the subject assumes a bigger importance day by day. This is caused, in part, by the agreement of that a significant part of failure in software projects is related with a bad project management or, some times, by a complete absence of anagement.Inside of the context, this work presents a detailed study of the Management of the Costs in Projects of IT in agreement with the methodology PMI (Project Management Institute), approaching conceptual aspects, methods, techniques and tools used to solve problems of estimates of costs.

Model Rekayasa Informasi Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru (PPDB) Berbasis Web (Studi Kasus Sekolah Menengah Atas Mardi Waluya Cibinong)

The paradigm for how society seeks and obtains information has changed as a result of the rapid advancement of information technology in recent years. Newspapers, audiovisual materials, and electronic sources are no longer the only sources available; other sources of information, such as the internet, are now included. Websites are an efficient and successful way to communicate information. The management of a school benefits greatly from online admission of new pupils, which makes it simpler to conduct monitoring and evaluation in an effort to raise the standard of instruction. Database-supporting information technology infrastructure is required to raise the caliber of education. Many secondary schools still manage new student admissions data in an unintegrated manner, which prevents them from providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive information about education, enhancing teachers' proficiency in the area of information technology, as well as providing parents and children with accurate and superior quality information. Students and the general public can readily access the web-based information system for SMA Mardi Waluya Cibinong to obtain information about the school

Data collection and accumulation of media resources using artificial intelligence

In this difficult time in which our country found itself, information technology has become the force that is successfully used against the aggressive actions of the enemy. The armed forces, in addition to the necessary physical assistance, are quite significantly helped in the information sphere, in particular, from the side of the scientific community. Different directions and branches of computer science are combined to get an effective way to achieve the desired victory and the long-awaited peace and prosperity. In this article, the authors offer their vision in the implementation of technology for evaluating information coming from various media sources. For this, one of the most widely used areas of information technology – artificial intelligence – was involved in the research. As you know, AI includes a sufficiently wide and complete set of models and methods for working out various practical problems. In particular, the authors focused on "soft" calculations, that is, the use of neural networks, fuzzy sets, and genetic algorithms in combination with methods from another area of AI – intelligent data analysis. All the above-mentioned ideas are suggested to be considered in the rationale before creating a scientific project. In this article, foreign and domestic sources will be analyzed in detail in order to identify common and distinctive features with the author's ideas. Particular attention will be paid to those components that are not disclosed in other works and are proposed for development in this project. The object, the subject of research, the goal will also be indicated, the scientific and practical novelty of the implementation of the ideas disclosed in this work will be revealed. In addition, the advantages of using the proposed methods for solving not only the task of processing and evaluating information from various media sources will be described, but also the benefit of their application in other critical military tasks will be shown. Thus, the authors set themselves the goal of helping our defenders implement an approach based on the application of artificial intelligence. This article covers only proposals with their detailed scientific justification. So, summarizing all of the above, the work reveals a theoretical-applied approach at the level of revealing the basic ideas for creating a project. In the following works by the authors, after the presentation of the research base, more attention will be paid to already mathematical methods of description and coverage of the conducted experimental studies.

Machine learning applied to hydro generator stator bars quality control

In order to improve visual inspections carried out by quality control in the manufacture of hydro generator stator bars, as well as agreeing high levels of requirements from hydroelectric plant customers regarding the proper functioning of their machine components, is created the hypothesis that the use of machine learning would enable a semi-automatic tool to support visual inspection, which involves subjective decisions that depend entirely on the level of experience and commitment of its executor. The focus of the article is on the use of the Edge Impulse platform to develop the tool, since the software proves to be easy to use, provides several resources and provides access to people with low knowledge in the area of information technology due to its low level of requirement for programming languages and data processing. It was proposed to use the DOE (design of experiments) tool to analyze the parameters and observe the factors that influence the model final result. Graphics presented during the text help to understand how the quality, quantity and model of pictures influence machine learning. With that, in addition to obtaining the results, there was also a more comprehensive perspective on the Edge Impulse software.

Selection of software agile practices using Analytic hierarchy process

ContextThe increasing use of software and information technology in modern society requires that the deployment of IT solutions should be more efficient and controlled. In this sense, agile methodologies are essential to achieve this goal, but a relevant question arises: Which is the right methodology for reaching that goal? ObjectiveThe purpose of the research was to study the prioritization of agile practices and improvement objectives in the context of software development, using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. For this purpose, 42 agile practices, 16 improvement objectives, 4 organizations dedicated to software development in Colombia and 40 professionals in the area of information and communication technologies in the same country were considered. Methodology: The methodological approach used was mixed. On the one hand, we applied a quantitative approach for the treatment of data with the AHP method and, on the other hand, a qualitative analysis by consulting experts through a digital survey to validate the prioritization of the improvement objectives. Questionpro was used as a support tool for multicriteria comparison. ResultsThe main results show that applying AHP allowed us to prioritize 6 improvement objectives and 5 agile practices, where it is highlighted that the prioritization does not discard the other objects of comparison but allows us to put into practice the prioritized elements to favor their progressive implementation. The non-prioritized elements could be part of future iterations of multicriteria comparison that go hand in hand with capacity development and organizational maturity models in the context of global software development. ConclusionIt is highlighted that, although there is evidence of the application of multi-criteria comparison methods in the software development industry, this work applies such methods in the context of four different agile methodologies, which translates into a precedent for the conformation of hybrid methodological approaches.

Digital Opportunities for the Implementation of Transactions with Residential Premises

Relevance. Digitalization processes have covered many areas of modern human life, information and communication technologies are forming a new reality – digital reality. Digital technologies are also being widely introduced into the legal sphere, including the turnover of real estate, the execution of transactions with it. The implementation of transactions with residential premises is among the problems that have not lost their significance for decades, having fundamentally important social and economic significance, digitalization of transactions with residential premises increases the level of relevance. Digital modernization also generates a number of problems, one of the main problems is the state's unwillingness to systematically transform the legal regulation of public relations, which is largely due to the lack of legislation necessary to regulate digitalization, the absence of a single definitive apparatus; the above fully applies to transactions with residential premises.The purpose of the article is to attract the attention of the scientific community to the issues of digital opportunities for the implementation of transactions with residential premises, to familiarize with the results of the author's research in the designated area.Objectives: consideration of approaches to the concept of "digitalization" presented in modern legal science; consideration of the procedure for concluding transactions with residential premises using digital technologies; formation of proposals for improving the current Russian legislation.Methodology. The methodology of the undertaken research is based on the achievements of the general theory of law, private law and public law science, which make it possible to systematize the available theoretical and empirical data on the digital possibilities of implementing transactions with residential premises.Results. In the course of the undertaken research, the risks faced by participants in civil law relations (in particular, when implementing transactions with residential premises) were identified, a number of promising proposals aimed at improving the regulatory framework were developed.Conclusion. Digitalization of transactions with residential premises indicates the correlation of relevant legal procedures to the level and requirements of the development of information and communication technologies. The authors substantiate the prospects of digital opportunities for the implementation of transactions with residential premises.

Preface

The International Conference on Software Engineering and Machine Learning (CONF-SEML) is an annual conference focusing on research areas including software engineering, artificial intelligence, and other information technology areas. It aims to establish a broad and interdisciplinary platform for experts, researchers, and students worldwide to present, exchange, and discuss the latest advance and development in engineering and machine learning.This volume contains the papers of the 2023 International Conference on Software Engineering and Machine Learning (CONF-SEML 2023). Each of these papers has gained a comprehensive review by the editorial team and professional reviewers. Each paper has been examined and evaluated for its theme, structure, method, content, language, and format.CONF-SEML 2023 organized four workshops in cooperation with famous universities worldwide. Dr. Marco Manca chaired the workshop “BioDynaMo: Building the Future Today” in Bologna, Italy. Dr. Christopher Windmill and Dr. Patrick Merritt chaired the workshop “Software development practices for digitally augmented traditional business workflows” at the University of Derby. Dr. Marwan Omar chaired the workshop “Recovering Data in a Digital Forensics Examination” at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Prof. Anil Fernando chaired the workshop “Explainable AI for Stock Market Prediction” at the University of Strathclyde.Besides these workshops, CONF-SEML 2023 also held an online session. Eminent professors from top universities were invited to deliver keynote speeches in this online session, including Prof. Roman Bauer from the University of Surrey, Prof. Michael Harre from the University of Sydney, Prof. Richa Gupta from Jamia Hamdard University, etc. They have given keynote speeches on related topics of utilization of machine learning, digital healthcare intervention, computational model, etc.On behalf of the committee, we would like to give sincere gratitude to all authors and speakers who have made their contributions to CONF-SEML 2023, editors and reviewers who have guaranteed the quality of papers with their expertise, and the committee members who have devoted themselves to the success of the conference.

University Students’ Awareness and Attitudes Regarding Environmental Responsibility

Drawing on UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for 2030 Framework, the importance of integrating environmental programs into different disciplines and subject areas at the tertiary education level is highlighted in the paper. The main aim was to investigate whether computer science students’ personal sense of responsibility and concern in regard to protecting the environment have grown over the years due to the availability of information on sustainability issues. Students’ attitudes toward taking a more active role in caring for the environment were examined and the results were compared with those from the previous study conducted in 2017. This earlier study was a part of an ecological approach to language teaching implemented in the professional English course at the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica. It is crucial to deepen the culture of ESD. Further, it appears that recent computer science students are better informed of sustainability practices as well as risks in the context of Green Information Technology (IT) area than the previous groups. With regard to that, by using a survey it was investigated if current computer science students’ attitudes toward more active pro-environmental behaviour and thinking were significantly more positive than of those students from the previous study.

The impact of automation and optimization on customer experience: a consumer perspective

The adoption of digital technologies has significantly transformed businesses and society as a whole. The automation of tasks is leading to changes in organizational structures and strategies. Due to technological growth, users are able to identify the benefits and risks that technology can entail in the purchasing process. Specifically, robotic process automation (RPA) can improve efficiency and agility in a company, which in turn can positively impact consumer satisfaction and engagement. However, automation can also negatively affect the consumer experience and service quality if not applied correctly. Therefore, this research focuses on analyzing the impact of automation technologies on purchasing processes and consumer satisfaction. For this purpose, a survey was developed by means of the Likert 5-point scale, which allowed for obtaining 215 valid responses from consumers in the Community of Madrid. The data were processed through the SPSS tool, which enabled the analysis of the data and the proposed model. Consequently, the results show that potential RPA-based automation and optimization of processes can be of great utility for businesses to better address investment for improving consumer satisfaction. In addition, it should be highlighted that this research contributes in an original way to the area of information and communication technologies by allowing for the development of proactive technological implementation plans that consider end-user satisfaction.

Determinants of Accounting Students’ Career Choice in ERP: An Empirical Study

One of the career paths possibly chosen by students in this digital era is the one in the area of information technology (IT), especially Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). This research study aims to investigate the influence of financial rewards, job market considerations, work environment, professional training and professional recognition on career choice in the field of ERP-SAP. This research study makes use of primary data from the population of accounting students in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. From the population, a sample of 123 respondents is obtained by using convenience sampling. Based on the testing using PLS, the research findings reveal that the factors of financial rewards and job market considerations have a positive influence on career choice in the field of ERP. However, this research study cannot prove a positive influence of work environment, professional training, and professional recognition on career choice in the field of ERP-SAP. In the current technological era, Accounting Study Programs need to increase technological learning especially ERP, because it is considered by students as a career field that is still in high demand.

A Review of Cultural, Policy, and Technological Developments in Silicon Valley's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Silicon Valley has been a hub of technology innovation and entrepreneurship since the 1950s. And its entrepreneurial ecosystem is the key to its success and durability. Culture, government, and technology all play a part in Silicon Valley's startup ecosystem.These changes have been crucial in establishing the region as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The people of Silicon Valley have a high tolerance for risk, creativity, and experimentation. Government policies in Silicon Valley play an essential role in encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation by contributing to the region's pervasive "fail fast" attitude. Silicon Valley has been at the vanguard of technical progress and entrepreneurial growth, and regulations like protected innovation have helped to safeguard intellectual property. Recent years have seen significant progress in the areas of information technology, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence in this part of the world. In order to gain a thorough understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Silicon Valley and to offer helpful experience and suggestions for the development of industries in other parts of the world, this paper will use the research method of literature review to summarize and review the evolution of culture, policy, and technology in Silicon Valley's ecological environment.