Management System Software Research Articles

A comprehensive study of floodplain analysis utilising HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS on the Kosasthalaiyar River sub-basin

ABSTRACT The present study focused on the Kosasthalaiyar River basin in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. We analysed the 2015 peak flood and forecasted the feature data in the representative concentration pathways (RCP) 4.5 scenario for various years. We used the scientific data management system (SDSM) software to downscale the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) 2.0 general circulation models (GCMs). According to hydrograph analysis, 142.7, 75.31, 461.73, and 248.22 mm runoff can occur in 2030, 2050, 2080, and 2100, respectively. The current study estimates probable peak flows by performing floodplain analysis on the Kosasthalaiyar River sub-basin using the Hydrologic Engineering Centre's Hydrologic Modelling System (HEC-HMS), the Hydrologic Engineering Centre's River Analysis System (HEC-RAS), and geographic information system (GIS) tools. It is possible to observe that the two major peak floods, measuring 581.6 and 110.7 m3/s, respectively, will occur on 28 November 2030 at 10:20 a.m. and 12 December 2050 at 9:20 a.m. Additionally, high floods of 997 and 1,438.4 m3/s can be recorded on 20 December 2080 at 9:50 a.m. and 29 November 2100 at 9:40 a.m., respectively.

Web Application for Recommendation of Pharmacy Management System

Pharmacists can utilize the Pharmacy Management System software to efficiently manage their pharmacies. When the name of a medicine is entered, the system provides detailed information, such as dosage, expiration date, and other relevant data. Managing the details of all medicines manually can be challenging, especially in large medical stores. This software helps maintain records of all medicines, allows updates as new drugs are added, and includes features like an expiration date tracker and a search function. Upon entering a medicine's name, the system displays its details. The software was developed using Visual Studio with C# and ASP.NET, while MySQL was used to create the SQL database. This comprehensive pharmacy management solution streamlines tasks such as stock control, medication management, billing, and reporting. It also offers a clear overview of the business's overall performance, including costs and sales.

The role of technology in modern industrial processes: a comparative analysis of automated, automatic and mechanical systems

In the modern technological sphere, systems are categorized into various types based on their level of complexity and functional capabilities. The primary types are mechanical, automatic, and automated systems. Each of these types has its unique characteristics and areas of application. Mechanical systems are the simplest of all. They consist primarily of physical components such as gears, levers, and springs, which interact to perform specific tasks. These systems typically lack built-in control or regulation mechanisms, and their operation is based on basic mechanical principles. Examples of mechanical systems include simple clock mechanisms or traditional measuring devices. Automatic systems represent an evolutionary step beyond mechanical systems, as they include elements for automatic control. These may be electrical or electronic components that enable the system to perform certain operations without direct human intervention. For example, automatic doors or thermostats that regulate room temperature are examples of such systems. They can respond to changing conditions and perform tasks based on predefined parameters. Automated systems, in turn, are the most complex and integrated. They combine automatic control with software and advanced management systems, allowing them to adapt to changing environmental conditions and make decisions independently. Automated systems may include elements of artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling them to perform complex tasks such as data processing or optimizing production processes. Examples include industrial robotic lines or management systems in distribution networks. Thus, the main differences between these systems lie in their level of complexity and functional capabilities: mechanical systems are based on simple physical principles, automatic systems contain elements of automatic control, and automated systems provide a high level of integration and autonomy.

SP7.7 - A 6-month retrospective re-audit of “Code Red” trauma requiring surgical intervention in a regional major trauma centre

Abstract Aim Major trauma (MT) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Kingdom, with an estimated incidence of 20,000 cases annually in England. A certain proportion of patients presenting following MT require immediate operative intervention. This study is a re-audit of the process for managing these patients in order to assess the impact of introduction of a Damage Control Surgery (DCS) pathway. Methods Data were reviewed for all patients presenting as Code Red MT and requiring immediate operative intervention from May to November 2023. This accounts for all patients since the implementation of the DCS pathway. Patient details were taken from a MT database, Electronic Care Records were used to determine aetiologies of trauma and outcomes, and Theatre Management System software was used to determine timings. Results 9 patients were identified, with a median age of 30.33. 89% of patients underwent preoperative CT imaging, with an average time to CT of 15 minutes (range 5 to 57 minutes). Median time to theatre was 88 minutes (range 39 to 325 minutes). Specialties involved included General Surgery, Vascular, Cardiothoracics and Trauma and Orthopaedics, with multispecialty involvement in some cases. Overall mortality was 22%. Seven cases were the result of road traffic collisions. Conclusions MT remains a significant cause of mortality in our cohort, but implementation of a DCS pathway has led to significant improvements in both time to CT and time to theatre compared with our initial audit cycle (32 minutes/144.5 minutes).

A web-based travel package management system integrated with QR code

The tourism industry is associated with people travelling either domestically or abroad, for business, social, or recreational reasons. This industry integrates numerous services and activities such as tourism organization, marketing, hotel industry, transportation services, food and beverage activities, retail stores and various other activities under one umbrella. In addition to generating income and jobs, tourism is the best way to promote the nation's image. As the economy and living conditions have improved, so too has the tourist sector, and more people are turning to vacations as a way to alleviate stress and unwind. Currently, travel agencies handle a lot of data with low efficiency and a lot of mistakes. Therefore, this study developed a comprehensive integration of QR code for package travel management system that caters to users in Malaysia, offering functionalities such as itinerary customization, QR code generation and access to essential travel information. The development of this project adopts the Waterfall Methodology, encompassing phases such as planning, requirement analysis, design, implementation and testing. The application is crafted using the Visual Studio Code. The study conducted a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) using questionnaires to evaluate the system's effectiveness and user-friendliness to thirty respondents including family members of frequent travellers and randomly selected community members. Positive feedbacks with Perceived Ease of Use (PEU) scoring 3.6, Attitude of Using (ATT) at 3.7, Perceived Usefulness (PU) scoring 3.4, and Intention to Use (IU) obtaining 3.9, were gathered from the analysis and findings that emphasizing the QR code system's potential as a cost-effective and efficient solution for travellers to monitor and optimize their travel experiences. Future work involves adding maps for easy navigation and implementing augmented reality (AR) for virtual destination previews.

Dynamical behaviour and meta heuristic optimization of a hospital management software system

The growing demand for easily available healthcare in recent years has fuelled the digitization of healthcare services. The Hospital Management System (HMS) software stands out as a comprehensive solution among the software systems and tools that hospitals and clinics are developing in tandem with this trend. In order to effectively manage many facets of hospital operations, in this paper, we propose an approach for investigating software of this kind. Thus, we characterise the HMS software as a unique sort of batch arrival retrial queueing system (QS) that can handle both ordinary and priority patient demands. Furthermore, it permits patient resistance (balk) and departure (renege) in specific circumstances. The proposed model is additionally deployed within the framework of Bernoulli working vacation. The supplementary variable technique (SVT) has been utilised to obtain the necessary results. ANFIS, a soft computing tool, is used to validate the analytical results as well. Finally, this study seeks to enhance the cost-effectiveness of software creation by employing four unique optimization methods, aiming to achieve optimal efficiency in resource utilization.

Analisis Manajemen Operasional Sumber Daya & Proses Produksi

PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk is a company engaged in the production of various types of food and beverages. In an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its operational activities, PT Indofood has implemented various operational strategies. This analysis discusses the implementation of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk's operational strategies including the use of the Just In Time system, ABC analysis, vendor-managed inventory, and inventory management software. The results show that PT Indofood's operational strategies are effective in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its operational activities. In this way, the company can reduce the risk of stock-outs or excess inventory and improve the quality of its products.

What are employers expecting from instructional design and learning technology professionals across sectors?

As new technologies and learning practices emerge, the way instructional design and learning technology (IDLT) professionals conduct their work evolves. With this constant evolution comes a change in employer expectations of IDLT professionals. This convergent mixed methods study analyzed 130 IDLT-related position descriptions and interviewed 12 IDLT leaders from the K12, nonprofit, higher education, and corporate sectors to identify current expectations related to degree qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities expected from IDLT professionals. Results included a preference for a master’s degree-level qualification, at times due to bureaucracy, and an interest in the combination of academic preparation with instructional design experience. Additionally, employers shared that they were interested in an advanced understanding and adaptable application of IDLT theories, models, and frameworks, as well as a need for non-specific IDLT skills (e.g., communication and collaboration) and familiarity with IDLT-related technologies (e.g., learning management system and course authoring software). These results provide valuable insight for those looking to join IDLT field, current IDLT professionals interested in upskilling, and educational programs preparing future IDLT professionals for the workforce.

Protecting the patient’s data in the 21st century healthcare industry: Is the African continent ready for the digital space?

To ensure proper healthcare services and automation, including minimising medical errors and providing faster and more efficient healthcare, the medical field is experiencing innovative technological trends. They include automated patient records, hospital management system software, telemedicine, and the use of artificial intelligence devices. These innovations exist in more than just the global north, as they are slowly finding residence in African countries. Focusing on automated patient record, the article examines existing data protection legal frameworks in Africa to ascertain whether they provide effective remedy mechanisms patients can access should a breach occur. Taking cognisance of the current African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) aimed at creating a single market for goods and services; it is evident that healthcare services might have a continental approach. Thus, the article adopts a continental, regional, and national perspective. Using doctrinal method, the article compares the African Union Data Protection Convention with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation to draw lessons from the European Union Experience. The article finds that strengthened national mechanisms might provide the requisite remedy mechanisms patients can access to ensure enforcement of their rights to data protection.

СТАН МОСТОВОГО ГОСПОДАРСТВА УКРАЇНИ НА ДОРОГАХ ЗАГАЛЬНОГО КОРИСТУВАННЯ ДЕРЖАВНОГО ЗНАЧЕННЯ НА ПІДКОНТРОЛЬНИХ ТЕРИТОРІЯХ ЗА 2023 РІК

Introduction. Bridges are important critical infrastructure facilities; they play a key role in economic development and ensure the security of regions and the state as a whole. During the period of martial law, bridges became an important element of the country's defense capability, as well as routes for humanitarian evacuation and export logistics. To make effective management decisions at the level of the State Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine in the field of bridge management, the Analytical Expert Bridge Management System (AESUM) software package is being implemented. Problem statement. In connection with the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, ensuring the proper functioning of the bridge sector has become of great social importance, since the availability of sustainable transport links allows to ensure the vital activity of the population and the functioning of the state under martial law. It is also important to improve the strategy of operation of transport facilities, taking into account the scientific and analytical apparatus of the AESUM software package. Objective. Implementation of an effective strategy for the operation of bridges on highways in order to plan financial resources for their repair and maintenance. Providing the general public with up-to-date statistical information on bridges from AESUM will be useful for scientific and practical purposes, and identifying certain analytical trends will allow to improve AESUM in terms of forming a strategy for the operation of transport facilities. Materials and methods. Analytical, statistical, system analysis. Results. The paper presents analytical and statistical information on transport facilities on public roads of national importance in the controlled territories of Ukraine as of the end of 2023. Certain trends have been identified and the technical condition of transport facilities has been focused on.

Study of operating modes of the AION tanker electrical power system

THE PURPOSE. Consider the issue of automation of modern sea vessels with a high degree of electrification. The purpose of the study is to analyze the electrical power system of the AION tanker to determine the possible occurrence of abnormal phenomena during parallel operation of generator sets and methods for eliminating them. METHODS. The article analyzes the electrical power system and automatic control devices of the AION tanker. Particular attention is paid to the study of systems that ensure the production and distribution of electrical energy between consumers. The widespread use of modern computer-based automatic control systems in ship power plants has been noted. The extensive possibilities for controlling a ship's electrical power plant in various daily or emergency situations are shown. The software and hardware of the ship's Power Management System allows you to reduce the consumption of fuel, oil and other important resources by automatically regulating the load on diesel generators, timing the supply of fuel to the cylinders, and controlling exhaust and starting valves. RESULTS. Experimental oscillograms of studies of the parallel operation of diesel generator sets were obtained, in which power exchange oscillations were recorded. The amplitude of power exchange oscillations reaches 40 % of the steady-state value, and their period is 600 - 800 ms, depending on the operating mode of the ship's electrical power system. During thecollection of these oscillograms, the ship's load is turned on and no starts or stops of any powerful consumers are made, that is, a quasi-steady process takes place. CONCLUSION. It is proposed to introduce a function for eliminating power exchange oscillations into the ship power plant control system. To implement it, it is necessary to add a block that receives information from all parallel operating diesel generator sets and adaptively adjusts the settings of the frequency regulators.

Political Propaganda On The Internet: A Systematic Review

The primary goal of this systematic review is to synthesize the empirical proof on how the Internet and social media may represent different dimensions of political Propaganda. In this systematic scientific review, the literature is carried from internet sources and the tenure of selected literature is between 2010-2022. Reference management system and text mining software used to select data for analysis. The researcher systematically examines 1251 research articles. All research studies portrayed the role of internet in shaping political propaganda. This research study also includes both research approaches quantitative and qualitative approaches, 408 research studies selected because all these research studies fulfill criteria of systematic review. Although, 202 research had been eligible for inclusion, with consideration to empirical research with qualitative and quantitative method. In this systematic review, 192 research studies screened while 112 researched studies selected on basis keyword “propaganda” used in name of article, abstract, and full text of article. 31 research studies data is added through Snowball technique. The methodological barriers of the reviewed research discussed, and suggestions made for destiny studies. The internet changes the manners of political use of propaganda and it helps in spreading political propaganda. The empirical findings illustrate that political propaganda in not new in political communication activities and it has a significance increase over time. This improvement requires and defines the functions of propaganda with the aid of using political tactics. Public Relations at this point stops and deliberate propaganda begins.

Dealer Management System

To keep track of all the things happening in the showroom, such as customer maintenance, generating quotations, selling vehicles, tracking customer dues for instalment customers, selling vehicle service and spare parts, keeping track of customer follow-ups, entering customer feedback forms, and employee details, a "Dealer Management System" needs to be built. The Developers behind the Dealer Management System used Visual Studio 2008 (with ASP.NET 3.5), Visual Basic for Windows, and Microsoft SQL Server Express 2005. Easy showroom maintenance is possible because to the system's efficient report generation. This Dealer Management System software can store a lot of records in the database. It’s a user-friendly software which can be used for master, service, sales and report. It has an unlimited storage and application can be used in both online and offline. Reports for billing can be generated by data wise or pricewise.

A Digitally Enabled, Pharmacist service to detecT medicine harms in residential aged care (nursing home) (ADEPT): protocol for a feasibility study

IntroductionThis feasibility study aims to develop and test a new model of practice in Australia using digital technologies to enable pharmacists to monitor early signs and symptoms of medicine-induced harms...

Influence of risk and trust on beef producers’ use of precision livestock farming

Precision livestock farming (PLF), which utilizes digital technologies for real-time data collection to improve various farming operations, is an emerging interdisciplinary field of study that could aid US and global livestock production. Currently, dairy, hog, and poultry producers are utilizing PLF technologies for real-time decision making, however, use by beef cattle producers has been less widespread. Using data collected from an online survey of beef cattle producers in Tennessee, we examined factors associated with the use of various PLF technologies. Logistic regression models revealed beef cattle producers’ decisions regarding technology use were influenced by their individual risk preferences and attitudes towards farm data privacy. Producers with greater trust in farm data privacy were more likely to use software management systems and drones while those more willing to take risks were more likely to use drones. Overall, results suggest widespread use of these technologies will require that they be affordable, relevant to production, and capable of improving on-farm profits. Findings from this study can inform the development, deployment, and marketing of PLF technologies related to beef cattle production.

DanRerLib: a Python package for zebrafish transcriptomics.

Understanding the pathways and biological processes underlying differential gene expression is fundamental for characterizing gene expression changes in response to an experimental condition. Zebrafish, with a transcriptome closely mirroring that of humans, are frequently utilized as a model for human development and disease. However, a challenge arises due to the incomplete annotations of zebrafish pathways and biological processes, with more comprehensive annotations existing in humans. This incompleteness may result in biased functional enrichment findings and loss of knowledge. danRerLib, a versatile Python package for zebrafish transcriptomics researchers, overcomes this challenge and provides a suite of tools to be executed in Python including gene ID mapping, orthology mapping for the zebrafish and human taxonomy, and functional enrichment analysis utilizing the latest updated Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) databases. danRerLib enables functional enrichment analysis for GO and KEGG pathways, even when they lack direct zebrafish annotations through the orthology of human-annotated functional annotations. This approach enables researchers to extend their analysis to a wider range of pathways, elucidating additional mechanisms of interest and greater insight into experimental results. danRerLib, along with comprehensive documentation and tutorials, is freely available. The source code is available at https://github.com/sdsucomptox/danrerlib/ with associated documentation and tutorials at https://sdsucomptox.github.io/danrerlib/. The package has been developed with Python 3.9 and is available for installation on the package management systems PIP (https://pypi.org/project/danrerlib/) and Conda (https://anaconda.org/sdsu_comptox/danrerlib) with additional installation instructions on the documentation website.

The Impact of Computerized Systems on Efficiency and Productivity of Cooperatives in Rwanda. A Case Study of Cooperative Management System (CMS) Software Developed by MNK Digital Group Ltd

This research analyzed “Project design and implementation of cooperative management system (CMS) software and its impact on the efficiency and productivity of cooperatives in Rwanda” on 146 cooperatives using Cooperative Management System (CMS) across 19 districts of 4 Provinces of Rwanda (Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern). The study used a sample of 750 respondents including 730 cooperative members from a total population of 61,320 members of 146 cooperatives plus 19 District Cooperatives Officers and 1 Director of Cooperatives Promotion and Capacity Building Unit in Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA). A questionnaire designed in form of five levels Likert scale was used and data was collected and analyzed through KoBo Toolbox and SPSS. The results of descriptive statistics showed that overall appreciation of CMS by cooperatives managers is “Good” (x̄= 3.8; σ = .270). The regression results revealed that CMS Membership management module was positive and significant to Cooperative productivity and efficiency (β1= 0.049; p< 0.05); CMS Payments management module was positive and significant to Cooperative productivity and efficiency (β2= 0.258; p< 0.05); Accounting management module was positive and significant to Cooperative productivity and efficiency (β3= 0.242; p< 0.05); CMS Human resource management module was positive and significant to Cooperative productivity and efficiency (β4= 0.016; p< 0.05); CMS Requisitioning management module was positive and significant to Cooperative productivity and efficiency (β5= 0.020; p< 0.05); CMS Credit management module was positive and significant to Cooperative productivity and efficiency (β6= 0.206; p< 0.05). The coefficient of determination R-squared value for this study is 0.705 (r > 0.7) indicating strong effect size. It shows how that the model fits the data at strong extent. These results indicate that 70.5% of variance in dependent variable was explained by independent variables meaning that 70.5% of change in Cooperative productivity and efficiency come from CMSMembMgtMod, CMSPayMgtMod, CMSAccMgtMod, CMSHrMgtMod, CMSRequisMgtMod, CMSCreditMgtMod. The main CMS challenges outline by the respondents include CMS is not free and requires additional installation and maintenance fees (x̄= 5.0; σ =.000); CMS requires advanced education level (x̄= 4.3; σ =.080); CMS has issue of confidentiality of the data managed by the government which hosts the CMS system (x̄= 5.0; σ =.000); CMS use requires additional cost for internet (x̄= 4.1; σ =.351). Proposed solutions are: Support from the RCA on installation cost and the cooperatives should cover maintenance costs(x̄= 4.8; σ =.070); More training on even members with good primary education on the use of CMS (x̄= 4.3; σ =.380); Confederations should play important role in the management of CMS and the role of the government should be reduced (x̄= 4.9; σ =.290); The government should reduce the cost of internet (x̄= 4.7; σ =.151); More capacity building for cooperative managers.

Digital twins, the journey of an operational weather prediction system into the heart of Destination Earth

Moving a world leading numerical weather prediction system of the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), that runs on a dedicated, bespoke, high performance computing cluster and supporting infrastructure, into the heart of the digital twin for climate change adaptation and extreme weather events, developed in the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative of the European Commission, has been a challenging and exciting journey. In this paper we describe this journey with a focus on those aspects required to leverage the pre-exascale EuroHPC systems that have been made available to DestinE to run its computational representation [1]. EuroHPC systems can be effectively used for DestinE and are in fact key assets to deliver the computational power required for Earth system digital twins at global km-scale resolution. Each of these systems is operated by a national hosting entity that implements its own procedures, e.g. for identity and access management, specific system configuration like schedulers, filesystems, software management systems, and specific, sometimes vendor associated, toolchains, tooling, and container runtimes. In particular, the different scheduling policies encountered required us to adapt our workflows for each site. We found that having dedicated resources available, which was trialed in a period from 16th February to 14th April on LUMI, allowed to achieve high occupation rates, with 92% on the reserved GPU allocation and greater than 97% efficiency on the CPU reservation. Also, a stronger focus on federation of these systems, with a focus not only on federation of identities and accounts, but also in the areas of data ownership/transfer, observability, services and service accounts, maintenance coordination and performance portability could benefit DestinE. In general, it would be beneficial to make it easier to transfer a workload, or a digital twin system, from one EuroHPC site to the next and run and maintain them across several sites concurrently.

STUDY OF REQUIREMENTS AND CYBER SECURITY ANALYSIS OF THE SOFTWARE OF INFORMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS OF NPP, IMPORTANT FOR SECURITY

In order to counter cryptoattacks on elements of critical infrastructure, in particular on computer control systems of nuclear power plants, the goal achieved in this work is to analyze the requirements for computer security (cyber security) of the software of this system, which are relevant to the stage of its design, development and operation, as well as proposed criteria and methodology for calculating the quality of compliance with these requirements. To achieve the goal, the first section of the article provides information on standards and identified requirements for software cyber security. In the second section, an analysis of the requirements is carried out and an approach to software development is described, taking into account these requirements and analyzing their consideration. In the third section, an approach to calculating the performance indicator of software cyber security requirements is proposed. The fourth chapter provides an example of the application of this approach to the existing computerized NPP management system to assess compliance with cyber security requirements. The article discusses the requirements of the international standard IEC62645 and the industry standard of Ukraine “NP 306.2.237-2022”, which are related to the development of software for the computer control system of nuclear power plants. Ensuring cyber protection of the software of the NPP computer management system is a complex task that includes administrative, legal, technical, cultural, and organizational components. From the point of view of software development and operation, the main cyber security measures include software code verification, ensuring the absence of hidden functions, implementing physical equipment protection, security of software components, authentication, security during data exchange. To determine the compliance of the software with the requirements of cyber protection, it is necessary to determine the requirements applicable to each component of the software and conduct an analysis of their implementation. This action should occur continuously during the development of new software and software evaluation of existing computer control systems. After the analysis of the applicability and fulfillment of the requirements, the calculation of the coefficient of the fulfillment of the requirements can be carried out. It was noted that cyber protection is only a component of the quality of the software of the NPP computer control system, which is important for the performance of security functions. The analysis of requirements and the calculation of the coefficient of their fulfillment can be an integral part of the complex model of the software development process of the computer system of NPP management.

Integrating Blended Active Teaching Learning Approach for DBMS Lab Course

Abstract— Data centralization, effective data management, and data access for application programs are all made simple by organizations by the database management system (DBMS) software. The role of DBMS is to provide an interface between physical data files and application programs. The use of the DBMS in the development of major applications and systems is essential. Currently, a number of big companies, nationally as well as globally, use databases as a backup for their application systems. Many highly well-known DBMS exist, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, IBM DB2, and many others. This paper aimed to evaluate Project based learning, WRITE Method, Concept Map and use of online tools like innovative teaching and learning techniques to help students develop their problem-solving techniques while taking the DBMS Laboratory Course. The outcome analysis calculated at the end of the semester Shows that student grades have improved significantly. Also, major changes in calculated and examined attainment of the course outcomes. Many students show observable improvement as a result of the adoption of various creative teaching and learning techniques. Keywords— Concept Map; DBMS Lab; Online Tools; Project Based Learning; WRITE