Information Technology Experts Research Articles

Stress level and stress management ability among the professionals of information technology in Chennai

Stress level and Stress management is a current issue faced by information technology (IT) professionals. In this condition, information technology (IT) professionals handle their stress level and stress management level through the emotional and intellectual commitment to a group or organization that results in conduct that will assist a company in keeping its promises to improve the workers and, in turn, business outcomes. Information technology (IT) is currently dealing with new difficulties and problems relating to employee stress level and stress management level. The software industry has a high-stress level because of the nature of the work, the goals, the successes, the night shift, and the excessive workload. However, stress frequently has a negative connotation, and this part of stress is referred to as distress. Therefore, in front of other issues, the streel level and stress management level will be playing a major role in information technology (IT) companies. For this study, the researcher determines the stress level and stress management level ability among information technology (IT) professionals. A few information technology (IT) experts in Chennai were surveyed to use a standardized questionnaire to get the primary data. Materials from primary sources, such as books, journals, articles, newspapers, etc., were used to assess secondary data. The research provides valuable insights for the companies to understand the relationship between stress level and stress management and how this level of stress management will affect the employees.

Impediments to Implementation of the Procurement Audit Recommendations in the Public Sector in Tanzania: Challenges and Solutions

The study investigates impediments that hinder the implementation of audit recommendations in the public sector and suggests suitable recommendations. The study employs a semi-structured interview method to gather data from stakeholders involved in public procurement. These stakeholders are from 51 procuring entities, which include Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Parastatals (PAs), and Local Government Authorities (LGAs). This study sampled and interviewed a total of 51 employees. The individuals included in this group are procurement officers, accounting officers, tender board members, internal auditors, engineers, information and communication technology experts, transport officers, legal officers, and finance managers from the selected procuring firms. The data has been analyzed through the technique of content analysis. The study found that the insufficient implementation of audit recommendations in Tanzanian procuring entities is due to ineffective monitoring mechanisms for implementing the recommendations, insufficient resources needed to carry out the recommendations, and a lack of commitment among stakeholders in the organizations to implement the recommendations. The study suggests that the oversight bodies should establish an effective monitoring mechanism to ensure the implementation of the audit recommendations, the government should ensure that the procuring entities possess the resources to carry out audit recommendations. Additionally, procuring entities must demonstrate a strong commitment to executing the audit recommendations.

Transformative Waves: Impact of Information Technology on Operations of Commercial Banks in India

This research abstract provides a glimpse into a study focused on investigating the profound impact of Information Technology (IT) on the operations of commercial banks in India. Employing a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative insights and quantitative analyses, this study aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of IT integration, its challenges, and the resultant transformation in the operational landscape of Indian commercial banks. The qualitative aspect of the study involves interviews, case studies, and expert opinions to capture nuanced perspectives on how IT adoption has reshaped banking operations in India. Simultaneously, quantitative data will be analyzed to identify trends, correlations, and statistical patterns associated with the impact of IT on key operational metrics. Various dimensions of the impact of IT on banking operations will be investigated, including enhanced efficiency through automation, the evolution of digital banking channels, cybersecurity challenges, and the overall influence on customer experience. The study aims to provide insights into the strategic implications of IT integration for commercial banks in India.
 The findings from this research are anticipated to offer valuable insights for banking professionals, IT experts, policymakers, and decision-makers. By understanding the multifaceted impact of IT on operations, stakeholders can formulate strategies to harness technological advancements, address challenges, and contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the banking sector in India. This study serves as a foundation for informed decision-making and future research within the realm of its impact on the operations of commercial banks.

Developing and Testing PREDHIS (Pregnant Dental Health Information System): A Self-Detection Tool for Oral Disease Risk Factors in Pregnant Women

During pregnancy, gum sensitivity and the possibility of gum bleeding increases. Thedental and oral examination program during pregnancy can be carried out in conjunction with thepregnancy check-up program schedule and suggests the use of the Pregnant Women's Healthy Dental Card (KASIH) for dental and oral disease risk assessment since early pregnancy which is then referred to the Dental Clinic. However, the implementation has not been maximized due to the lack of cooperation of the party in charge of health services, as well as the insignificant number of visits of pregnant women referred to the dental clinic from the MCH clinic due to the mother's perception of the need for a healthy oral cavity. This study aims to produce a detection tool application that is feasible according to experts and acceptable to pregnant women as a tool that is able to detect risk factors for oral and dental disease in pregnant women independently. This study was Research and Development with a sample of 15 pregnant women as a test sample for acceptance of the development model. the result is PREDHIS as self-detection tool which android- based mobile apps, said to be very feasible according to the assessment of information technology experts, dental health experts and maternal and child health experts, and has a good level of user acceptance in providing usefulness and convenience based on the assessment of pregnant women. Hence, this study shown that a system can be built, namely the PREDHIS which is able to detect risk factors for oral and dental disease in pregnant women independently which is feasible and acceptable according to needs assessment.

Integrating Technology in Government Internal Audit: Catalysts and Challenges

In an era marked by digital transformation, various sectors, including government entities, are reevaluating their operational methodologies. This research delves into the pivotal elements influencing the adoption of Information Technology (IT) within the internal audit departments of governmental agencies. The study is grounded in detailed interviews conducted at three distinct government organizations, revealing the intricate dynamics of incentives, barriers, and the prospective benefits associated with IT integration. Preliminary results suggest that a myriad of factors critically shape the strategy toward IT implementation. These include the anticipated enhancements in audit efficiency and effectiveness due to IT adoption, the level of support from senior management, budgetary constraints, and the lack of specialized IT expertise. The findings offer insightful recommendations for government bodies, aiming to aid them in navigating the complexities of IT integration. This study not only highlights the significant role of supportive leadership and resource allocation in facilitating IT adoption but also underscores the need for skill development in this domain. Ultimately, it serves as a strategic guide for government agencies to optimize their auditing processes through effective IT integration.

Gaining an Understanding of DevOps from its Enablers to Its Impact on Performance

Despite these efforts' merit, academics have had trouble keeping up with the radical shifts in how software is created and supplied to clients. DevOps has revolutionized the way IT businesses are intended to operate as the result of years of hard effort and improvement to software delivery methods, techniques, and philosophies. Despite its widespread use and the positive effects, it has had on IT businesses' bottom lines, few people outside of the industry really understand what it is, how it operates, or if it can genuinely lead to better IT performance. This study provides a methodology that bridges the gap between these macro-level elements and the actual results of IT departments by focusing on the enabling components of DevOps, such as technological and management skills, and IT culture. Moreover, this study suggests the values of a perfect DevOps organization, which have a profound impact on IT Outcomes when they are in harmony with the firm's Delivery Approach. Information technology (IT) experts with prior DevOps experience were used to compile the survey results. In all, 176 American respondents provided their information. This alignment, in turn, has a substantial impact on IT Outcomes. This study adds not only to the growing body of literature on DevOps and software delivery, which is essential to the success of any IT firm, but also to the development of important underlying theory in these areas.

The study of digital literacy components for youths during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangkok, Thailand

<span lang="EN-US">This research paper investigates digital literacy components for youths in Bangkok. The first phase used a qualitative method. The key informants were eight experts in information and communication technology (ICT), human resource (HR), and education. The second phase was to develop the measurement of digital literacy components using the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) approach with a sample consisting of 1,362 youths in Bangkok. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire with 52 questions. The results revealed that digital literacy criteria for youths in Bangkok consisted of four factors containing 13 indicators. The first factor and its related access components was three subcomponents, which are i) use of tools and devices; ii) data collection in the cloud; and iii) internet connection. The second factor was understanding components consisting of evaluation, ethics, and legal literacy. The third factor was use of components consisting of safeguarding, search, sharing, and innovation. The fourth factor was creating components consisting of creating weblogs/applications, presenting on website/application, and safeguarding. CFA was employed to test the construct validity of the research latent variables that revealed the harmony correlation of empirical data contained in this research model. These results were employed to develop a digital literacy for youth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangkok, Thailand.</span>

She’s worth IT: challenges for female CIOs in ensuring IT security compliance

PurposeIT security compliance is critical to the organization’s success, and such compliance depends largely on IT leadership. Considering the prevalence of unconscious gender biases and stereotyping at the workplace and growing female leadership in IT, the authors examine how the internalization of stereotype beliefs, in the form of the employee’s gender, impacts the relationships between leadership characteristics and IT security compliance intentions.Design/methodology/approachA controlled experiment using eight different vignettes manipulating Chief Information Officer (CIO) gender (male/female), Information Technology (IT) expertise (low/high) and leadership style (transactional/transformational) was designed in Qualtrics. Data were gathered from MTurk workers from all over the US.FindingsThe findings suggest that both CIOs' and employees' gender play an important role in how IT leadership characteristics – perceived expertise and leadership style – influence the employees' intentions and reactance to comply with CIO security recommendations.Research limitations/implicationsThis study's findings enrich the security literature by examining the role of leadership styles on reactance and compliance intentions. They also provide important theoretical implications based on gender stereotype theory alone: First, the glass ceiling effects can be witnessed in how men and women employees demonstrate prejudice against women CIO leaders through their reliance on perceived quadratic CIO IT expertise in forming compliance intentions. Secondly, this study's findings related to gender role internalization show men and women have a prejudice against gender-incongruent roles wherein women employees are least resistive to transactional male CIOs, and men employees are less inclined to comply with transactional female CIOs confirm the findings related to gender internationalization from Hentschel et al. (2019).Practical implicationsThis study highlights the significance of organizations and individuals actively promoting gender equality and fostering environments that recognize women's achievements. It also underscores the importance of educating men and women about the societal implications of stereotyping gender roles that go beyond the organizational setting. This research demonstrates that a continued effort is required to eradicate biases stemming from gender stereotypes and foster social inclusion. Such efforts can positively influence how upcoming IT leaders and employees internalize gender-related factors when shaping their identities.Social implicationsThis study shows that more work needs to be done to eliminate gender stereotype biases and promote social inclusion to positively impact how future IT leaders and employees shape their identities through internalization.Originality/valueThis study redefines the concept of “sticky floors” to explain how subordinates can hinder and undermine female leaders, thereby contributing to the glass ceiling effect. In addition, the study elucidates how gender roles shape employees' responses to different leadership styles through gender stereotyping and internalization.

Applying ChatGPT to tackle the side effects of personal learning environments from learner and learning perspective: An interview of experts in higher education.

This paper investigates the capacity of ChatGPT, an advanced language model created by OpenAI, to mitigate the side effects encountered by learners in Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) within higher education. A series of semi-structured interviews were conducted with six professors and three Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts. Employing thematic analysis, the interview data were assessed, revealing that the side effects stemming from the learner and learning perspectives could be primarily categorized into cognitive, non-cognitive, and metacognitive challenges. The findings of the thematic analysis indicate that, from a cognitive standpoint, ChatGPT can generate relevant and trustworthy information, furnish personalized learning resources, and facilitate interdisciplinary learning to fully actualize learners' potential. Moreover, ChatGPT can aid learners in cultivating non-cognitive skills, including motivation, perseverance, self-regulation, and self-efficacy, as well as metacognitive abilities such as self-determination, self-efficacy, and self-regulation, by providing tailored feedback, fostering creativity, and stimulating critical thinking activities. This study offers valuable insights for integrating artificial intelligence technologies to unleash the full potential of PLEs in higher education.

Health Data Sharing with the Goal of Value Creation; Trying to Develop a Framework Using Qualitative Content Analysis.

Within the field of data sharing, discussions surrounding privacy concerns and big data management are extensive. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive framework for health data sharing with the objective of creating value. This study is a qualitative content analysis, which was conducted using a combination of written sources through a systematic review method, in conjunction with content derived from interviews with experts in information technology and healthcare within hospital and emergency settings. Grounded theory serves as the qualitative methodology, involving three coding phases: open, axial, and selective, facilitated by MAXQDA software. Qualitative content analysis of the interviews revealed seven main (core) categories and 44 subcategories as driving factors in promoting healthcare data sharing. Simultaneously, inhibiting factors resulted in six main categories and 36 subcategories. The driving factors encompassed technology, education, patient management improvement, data utilization for various purposes, data-related considerations, legal and regulatory aspects, and health-related factors. Conversely, inhibiting factors encompassed security and privacy concerns, legal issues, external organizational influences, monitoring and control activities, financial considerations, and inter-organizational challenges. This study has identified key driving and inhibiting factors that influence the sharing of healthcare data. These factors contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics surrounding data sharing within the healthcare information system.

Increasing Constitutional Understanding of Young Muhammadiyah Activists through Madrasah Sadar Konstitusi in Yogyakarta

Abstract. This article aims to analyze the level of understanding and awareness of the constitution among young Muhammadiyah activists in Yogyakarta. This study adopted a normative and empirical approach, utilizing a literature review and field research by administering a questionnaire to the respondents. The program employed interactive learning methods, including discussions with constitutional experts and the use of a Chat-Bot application, as well as pre-test and post-test simulations to engage the participants actively. The results show that, firstly, Madrasah Sadar Konstitusi (MASAKO) program can enhance the understanding of the constitution among young activists through the delivery of materials by constitutional law and information technology experts, as well as the use of the ChatBot application. Secondly, the post-test conducted after the educational program provides concrete evidence of the improved understanding of the constitution among young Muhammadiyah activists. Thirdly, through the mapping of understanding, education by experts, and systematic evaluation, this program provides an opportunity for young activists to enhance their understanding of the Constitution. This article contributes to the discourse on constitutional education and emphasizes the importance of involving young people in democratic societies. The MASAKO program serves as a good example for other youth organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of the Constitution among their members. It highlights the significance of empowering young activists with constitutional knowledge to promote democratic values, human rights, and social justice.

Improving the Outpatient Pain Management Plan for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease with Electronic Medical Record-Based Pain Action Plans

Background: Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) as a primary manifestation of their illness. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) best practice guidelines recommend that individuals with SCD have individualized care plans to effectively begin pain management at home prior to presenting to the emergency room. A needs assessment of the comprehensive sickle cell program at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (RCHSD) identified the need for a standardized approach for the provision of Pain Action Plans (PAP). In 2022, an outpatient PAP Quality Improvement (QI) project was initiated at RCHSD with the global aim to improve outpatient pain management and quality of life for patients with SCD. SMART Aim: Within 6 months (January-June 2023), to increase the proportion of patients with SCD receiving a PAP during a comprehensive clinic visit from 0 to 50%. Methods: The QI project was conducted by an interprofessional team with clinical, QI, and information technology expertise. An initial approach utilizing the Med Action Plan function in EPIC had technical challenges and was not implemented. We identified an existing Epic Asthma Action Plan which could be adapted to a SCD PAP. Meetings with clinical informaticists, pulmonology (consultants), and hematology teams informed the QI tools (process mapping, key driver and Ishikawa diagrams) that we used to design our PDSA cycles. The PAPs were modeled after the existing Asthma Action Plan, with green, yellow, and red zones to indicate different levels of pain management. Patients were given laminated Youth Acute Pain Functional Ability Questionnaire (YAPFAQ) and a comfort measures sheet to complete prior to their visit with the provider to inform the PAP which included pain medication details and supportive care measures for each zone. PAPs were created within the clinic note at comprehensive clinic visits and then provided to the family as a printed letter in person and via MyChart (if activated). Our outcome measure was the percentage of patients who were provided a PAP at their SCD comprehensive clinic visit. Process measures included the percentage of patients who had documentation in the PAP of the YAPFAQ and comfort measures, percentage of patients who had a PAP routed to patient via MyChart, percentage of patients who confirmed receipt of their PAP, percentage of patients who had used their PAP by parental report after one week, and percentage of patients who had used their PAP after 3 months per Epic documentation. Balancing measures were the perceived burden of patient care/documentation for the PAP to be evaluated with pre and post surveys among providers. Results: Interventions were evaluated using PDSA cycles. PDSA Cycle 1 (January-March 2023) included development of the SCD PAP by adapting the existing Asthma Action Plan to a SCD PAP. This included the creation of medication templates, integrating comfort measures and pain triggers, creating EPIC smart phrases to document the YAPFAQ. We educated providers on the SCD PAP and documentation process and worked with the interdisciplinary team including case managers, nurses, child life specialists, and psychologist to incorporate YAPFAQ and comfort measures into the comprehensive clinic visit. PDSA Cycle 2 (April-June 2023) included additional education, training, and targeted e-mail reminders to hematology attendings. From May 2023 to July 2023, 94% percent (13/14) of patients seen at a comprehensive clinic visit received a PAP. One patient had the PAP created but did not receive the printed letter due to time constraints for family. Feedback from families indicated that they felt the PAP was a valuable tool to have at home during VOC, however none had yet utilized it in the week since they were seen in clinic. Early provider feedback has indicated that this functionality is easy to use and efficient during the comprehensive clinic visit. Conclusion: The adaptation of the Asthma Action Plan to the SCD PAP allowed for successful implementation of PAPs for our patients with SCD. Subsequent PDSA cycles will focus on optimizing implementation in the clinic and utilization for pain events. We will evaluate the clinical impact of the PAPs on pain management outcomes.

Impact of investment in EdTech: Government and entrepreneurial partnership venture in education in North and West Africa

The educational landscape in North and West Africa stands to gain significant advantages through collaborative government-entrepreneurial investments in Educational Technology (EdTech). The establishment of public-private partnerships plays a pivotal role in effectively infusing technology into education systems, thereby enhancing student accessibility, improving educational quality, and fostering better learning outcomes. Beyond its immediate impact on education, EdTech investments also hold the potential to stimulate economic growth. Moreover, these investments can nurture a pool of indigenous entrepreneurs armed with expertise in both business and information technology, thereby contributing to the expansion of the EdTech sector. This burgeoning sector, prevalent in emerging regions, becomes a magnet for foreign investments, effectively bolstering national economies and creating ripple effects across diverse industries. Such synergistic collaborations within the EdTech sphere underscore the political commitment of governments toward the advancement of education. This dedication resonates on a global scale, attracting the attention of international organizations and donor nations, as investing in education for sustainable development fosters not only improved socio-economic conditions but also favorable diplomatic relationships. This research investigates the impact of collaborative EdTech investments between governments and entrepreneurial entities on the education. By examining specific case studies within North and West Africa, namely Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, and Algeria, it becomes evident that technology-driven educational reforms can lead to profound improvements in accessibility, educational quality, economic growth, and even political alliances. Through a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between government initiatives and entrepreneurial endeavors, this review paper delves into the multifaceted outcomes of EdTech investments across these nations.

Maternal Group B Streptococcus Prophylaxis Improvement using an Electronic Medical Record Dynamic Order Set.

To develop and implement a Group B Streptococcal (GBS) dynamic order set to improve adherence to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACOG/CDC) guidelines. A team of information technology and clinical experts developed a dynamic order block. The content was patterned after the CDC "Prevent GBS" mobile app. It was then embedded in the labor and delivery/induction order set and piloted at a single high-volume obstetric unit. Following the pilot and incorporation of the 2019 ACOG update of the CDC guidelines, the order set was rolled out in five additional hospitals within a region of a large health system. Information on GBS prophylaxis performance before and after implementation was available for the pilot site and four of the additional hospitals. Information before implementation was obtained electronically from electronic medical record (EMR) laboratory and pharmacy data and supplemented by manual chart review. Postimplementation data were obtained from discrete order set EMR data elements. Adherence to the guidelines before and after were compared using chi-squared test. There were 7,114 deliveries before implementation and 4,502 after implementation. Preterm delivery occurred in 6.8 and 6.9%, respectively. There was an increase in appropriate treatment of preterm patients (positive and unknown GBS) delivering after implementation (88.7-99.1%, p < 0.001). More patients were reported to have a penicillin allergy before implementation than after implementation (14.7 vs. 11.1%, respectively, p = 0.01). Associated changes in therapy noted after implementation included a nonsignificant decrease in the proportion reporting a high-risk allergy (50.3 vs. 41.9%, p = 0.18), an increase in the appropriate use of clindamycin and vancomycin (64.4 vs. 92.3%, p < 0.001) and a decrease in clindamycin use in those without sensitivity testing. Routine universal use of a dynamic admission labor/induction order set was associated with high and improved adherence to GBS prophylaxis guidelines. · Lapses in GBS prophylaxis are associated with early-onset GBS disease.. · Preterm delivery and penicillin allergic patients are commonly associated with lapses in prophylaxis.. · Dynamic EMR order set use can improve adherence to clinical guidelines..

DETERMINASI KUALITAS INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PADA PERUSAHAAN NON-KEUANGAN BADAN USAHA MILIK NEGARA GO PUBLIC

The objective of this study is to find out of effect the use of information technology, user expertise, and quality of information system toward the quality of accounting information. It was conducted on a sample of non-financial companies of state owned companies that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data collected for the study came from a survey that was sent out to the finance and accounting staff members of the company. The study was conducted using a statistical method known as SEM by SmartPLS. The results of the analysis revealed that the information system's quality significantly affected the quality of accounting information, but not for the use of information technology and user expertise.

Web app for the stimulation of auditory skills in children

The existing literature identifies various situations related to hearing problems in children, such as difficulties in understanding oral language, delayed speech development, or auditory discrimination problems. In this work, we present a technological tool designed to stimulate listening skills in children from 5 to 7 years old, following the principles of Condemarin. This tool offers stimulation activities and provides immediate feedback to improve the ability to recognize, discriminate, and interpret auditory stimuli, which contributes to the development of communication skills in children. The tool we developed is a web application that is easy for therapists to install, learn, and configure. For its creation, we follow the prototype methodology, which includes the requirements, assembly, evaluation, corrections, documentation, and testing stages. We collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in information technology, linguistic rehabilitation, education, and graphic design. Throughout the six phases of our process, we kept user needs in mind, resulting in a system evaluation that demonstrated high user satisfaction and good performance both in technical and interface terms. In addition, this application benefits children with language disorders and learning difficulties and children from 5 to 7 years old since it encourages the development of their communication skills.

Information Technology Innovativeness and Data-Breach Risk: A Longitudinal Study

ABSTRACT The adoption of new Information Technology (IT) innovations has led to increased uncertainty among employees, a greater demand for security measures, and more entry points for cyber-attacks, which all increase the risk of data breaches for firms. Despite the prevalence of discussions around this issue, there has been a lack of empirical research examining the data breach risk associated with IT innovations. To address this gap, we have developed arguments based on an organizational learning theoretical framework that explains how IT innovativeness can exacerbate data breach risk. Through our analysis of a sample of data breaches that occurred between 2013 and 2021, we have discovered that there is a positive association between firm IT innovativeness and the risk of data breaches. We also find that the effects of IT innovativeness can vary under certain conditions. For example, we find that the positive relationship between IT innovativeness and data breach risk is mitigated when managers possess IT expertise or when firms have established extensive board connections with cybersecurity managers. Moreover, we find that the relationship between IT innovativeness and data breach risk is amplified in complex environments but not in dynamic or munificent ones. This study takes the lead in advancing the theoretical understanding and empirical validation of security-related risks associated with IT innovations. Moreover, our findings serve as a timely reminder for research and practice to carefully consider the implications of introducing novel technologies into firms and the potential dark side consequences that may arise. Additionally, this study underscores the importance of understanding organizational learning in risk assessment and change management, as well as the critical role of contextual factors in moderating the unintended security-related consequences linked to IT innovations.

Digital transformation of the healthcare sector as a factor in improving the quality of medical services (using the example of the East Kazakhstan region)

Object: The purpose of this study is to examine the variables influencing the growth of healthcare digitalization in the East Kazakhstan region using the correlation and regression analysis method.Methods: The traditional methods of economic (comparison, detailing) and econometric analysis (correlationregression analysis) were used in the work. As a performance measure, the number of organizations in the East Kazakhstan area that employ experts in information and communication technology in the field of healthcare is used.Findings: The results obtained during the study made it possible to identify weaknesses in the functioning and regulation of the healthcare sector in the East Kazakhstan region, to assess the quality of medical services provided and to identify promising areas in the implementation of digital technologies in the healthcare system. The need to modernize digital healthcare, its state regulation and support is shown.Conclusions: According to the report, the degree of information and communication technology adoption in the health care system has an impact on both the growth of the medical industry and the standard of services offered. Digital technologies make it possible to improve the relationships, guarantee comfortable access to medical services and recreate two-way ties for a long period of time. Also, digital technologies help to develop “smart health” methods to improve quality and reduce costs, support the efforts of the healthcare system to move to new models of patientcentered care. But on the path of striving to facilitate the work of healthcare and the relationship with the patient, one should not forget about the possible risks of leakage of personal data, cyber attacks, etc. In this regard, the development of this direction will require high costs and investments.

MENTORVERSE: The Development and Assessment of a Cross-Platform Mentor Finder Using React JS and MongoDB

The purpose of this study was to investigate the design, development, and assessment of a cross-platform application called Mentorverse. The system was developed using React JS and MongoDB. The study aimed to describe the activities of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Additionally, it sought to determine the assessments made by Information Technology (IT) experts and end-users based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 25010. A developmental research design was employed, involving IT experts and end-users. The results indicated that the SDLC was an efficient and effective method for designing the system. Moreover, the system fulfilled its intended functions according to the assessment made by IT experts. It also met the quality of use standards for software from the perspectives of the end-users. In conclusion, Mentorverse was successfully developed using a software development model and received positive assessments regarding its technical qualities from IT experts and its usability from college students and professors as end-users. The findings demonstrated the system's potential benefits, as it performed well in terms of technical aspects and usability. The researchers recommended utilizing the system to enhance learning outcomes and improve the skills and expertise of both mentees and mentors. They also suggested employing it as a strategy to enhance students’ skills. Additionally, future research related to this study should consider the findings presented here as a guiding reference.

Innovation and Collaboration at the National Library of Medicine: Migrating Profiles in Science to a New Digital Platform for Development, Preservation, and Public Access

ABSTRACT Challenges abound to establish platforms to curate, store, and provide public access to digitized historical archives. Even more challenging is leveraging a twentieth century platform to achieve these goals in the twenty-first century. Combining best practices and expertise in archival science, librarianship, and information technology, staff faced such a challenge at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to leverage a digital library system and delivery website, Profiles in Science, created in the early 1990s to serve researchers, educators, and students more meaningfully and impactfully as they continue to use this resource to learn about the modern history of science, medicine, and public health in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This case study describes a data migration project that began as an organic, internally developed process with a fundamental goal to migrate legacy content into NLM's digital repository infrastructure for management and presentation of content. This project grew to encompass the constellation of software platforms needed to support an integrated digital library offering. Experience in this project testifies to the value of teamwork dedicated to public service and offers inspiration to colleagues who are facing similar challenges with leveraging long-established platforms to become more dynamic, responsive, and impactful resources.