Technological Perspective Research Articles

Assessment of the financial performance and sustainability of water management companies in Spain from a quantitative and technological perspective (2018-2022)

Introduction: Water collection, treatment and distribution companies in Spain face challenges due to climate variability, obsolete infrastructures and the need for efficient water resource management. This study provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the financial and operational performance of the sector, addressing climate change adaptations and innovative technologies, areas little explored in previous studies. Methodology: A quantitative analysis of financial and operational data from official sources was carried out, complemented by a literature review on water resources management and technological trends. Includes financial data collection and analysis, profitability assessment, and analysis of climate change adaptation technologies and strategies. Results and discussions: An improvement in the profitability of the sector was observed, due to efficient management and modernisation of infrastructures. Public-private collaboration and the adoption of innovative technologies, such as desalination and reuse of recycled water, are crucial to address climate challenges and ensure sustainability. It also highlights the need for a global approach to water management due to the externalisation of water stress. Conclusions: In conclusion, it emphasises innovation and collaboration to improve water management in Spain, ensuring its sustainability and future resilience.

ANALYSIS OF MARITIME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN THE PERSPECTIVES OF TECHNOLOGY, POLITICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Maritime Management is the process of planning, organizing, managing, and controlling business activities in the maritime sector. This activity includes the operating procedures of ships, all kinds of marine vessels, ports, and all other marine facilities. Communication in maritime business is critical for the continuity and security of maritime operations. Using communication systems, maritime companies can communicate between ships, ports, and other maritime facilities. This communication is essential to manage the navigation of ships, coordinate port operations, and ensure maritime safety. Communication and communication networks in the marine sector are advancing rapidly with technological developments. This situation also carries the growth in cyber security in the marine business. Cyber security in maritime trade is critical to protecting the critical infrastructure of the marine industry. It includes the information technology systems and networks of maritime vessels, ports, and other maritime facilities. This study examines the effects of political, technological, and environmental factors on cyber technology innovations and developments in communication & communication networks in maritime activities. MSC, COSCO, and A.P. are examples. In this study, in which MOLLER-MAERSK companies were selected, the Content Analysis Method was used as the research method, and the findings were analyzed qualitatively by applying the PESTEL method. As a result of the research findings, it has been revealed that despite technological developments, the sector may face cyber threats, and investment planning should be continued more effectively. Conducting this study in a narrow context across different sectors or countries in maritime enterprises will strengthen the literature.

Comparative study of celery (Apium graveolens) on growth, yield and quality under different growing conditions

An experiment was conducted during October 2022–January 2023 at Defence Institute of Bio-energy Research-Defence Research and Development Organisation, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand to evaluate the growth, quality production and yield of celery under the hydroponic, soilless and soil conditions. Higher crop productivity of celery crop was found under hydroponic system as compared to other medium. The experiment revealed that there is a better provision for vertical space utilization and protection from soil-borne disease under hydroponic farming as compared to traditional farming. This experiment paved a new way for the need and future perspective of hydroponic technology to achieve the desirable quality of vegetable crop production by using modern farming technology such as hydroponics on a small and medium scale. The present experiment also summarized that this farming plays an important role in crop production to maintain market growth in coming years. In this respect, hydroponics is an emerging technology which play a vital role in urban and pre-urban area and positively effective in the ways to promote healthy and developed future for the planet and its people.

The Relationship Between Social Media Information Sharing Characteristics and Problem Behaviors Among Chinese College Students Under Recommendation Algorithms.

With the development of information technology and various social media, recommendation algorithms have increasingly more influence on users' social media usage. To date, there has been limited research focused on analyzing the impact of recommendation algorithms on social media use and their corresponding role in the development of problematic behaviors. The present study analyzes the impact of recommendation algorithms on college students' information sharing and internalizing, externalizing problem behaviors to address the aforementioned shortcomings. An online questionnaire survey was conducted among 34,752 college students in China. A latent profile analysis was conducted to explore the various behavioral patterns of Chinese college students' information sharing across the three social media platforms identified for this study. The Bolck-Croon-Hagenaars (BCH) method Regression Mixture Modeling was then used to analyze the differences in internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors among the different subgroups of Chinese college students. The level of information sharing by college students across different social media platforms could be divided into "WeChat Moments low-frequency information sharing", "middle-frequency comprehensive information sharing", "TikTok high-frequency information sharing", and "Sina Weibo high-frequency information sharing". Significant differences were observed regarding internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors among college students in different information-sharing subgroups. This study identified four subgroups with different information-sharing characteristics using latent profile analysis. Among them, college students who are in subgroup of social media information sharing influenced by recommendation algorithms exhibit higher frequency of information sharing and higher level of internalizing and externalizing problematic behaviors. These results expand our understanding of college students' social media usage and problem behaviors from a technological perspective. In future, the negative impacts of recommendation algorithms on college students can be reduced by improving their awareness of these algorithms and optimizing the algorithms themselves.

Enhancement of YBCO superconductivity by chemical surface treatment

Even though high-temperature superconductivity in cuprates has been studied for almost 40 years, it remains one of the most puzzling topics in modern physics. It is well known that most of its electrical properties strongly depend on doping and superconducting current is conducted through the CuO2 layers. From a scientific and technological perspective, YBa2Cu3O7−x (YBCO) poses significant challenges due to its low chemical stability, leading to potential alterations in its properties when exposed to various gasses, solvents, and solutions. In our study, we investigated the effects of various solvents on the metal-to-superconductor transition (MST) of YBCO. Additionally, we explored the potential to enhance the MST through exposure to solvents, along with proposing mechanisms to explain this enhancement.

Giao dịch thuật toán trên thị trường chứng khoán dưới góc nhìn công nghệ

The power of the technological revolution, combining technology and finance, has significantly transformed the way transactions are conducted in the stock market. Algorithmic trading is not only a new trend but also an essential requirement in an increasingly complex market that demands flexible and rapid adaptation. Large financial institutions such as major stock trading companies, investment funds, and individual investors are all seeking to leverage the power of technology to optimize trading performance and maximize profits. In this paper, we provide an insight into automatic algorithmic trading in the stock market from a technological perspective: how algorithms operate, their benefits, as well as the challenges and risks investors have to deal with when using them. The paper employs synthesis, comparison, and contrast methodologies based on published research to evaluate and provide recommendations for algorithmic trading. Our evaluation confirms that algorithmic trading is an inseparable part of the modern stock market.

Feasibility of Holographic Team Training Simulation: An Information Technology (IT) Perspective for Healthcare and Educational Institutions.

Introduction This study examines the feasibility and practicality of holographic display technology (HDT) in health professions educationfrom an information technology (IT) support staff perspective. Considering a lack of feasibility studies for introducing newer technologies, it focuses on feasibility's acceptance and practicality dimensions during a simulation-based team training workshop. Method A multimethod design feasibility study assessed the acceptability and practicality of HDT for the IT staff through a Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)-based survey and a focus group discussion after a team training simulation workshop. Results Quantitative results showed a reliability coefficient (α=0.83) and a positive correlation between facilitating conditions (FC) and effort expectancy (EE), self-efficacy (SE) and social influence (SI), SI and attitude toward technology (AT), SE and attitude to use, and behavioral intention (BI) and EE. Negative correlations included SE and performance expectancy (PE), comfort with technology and FC, comfort and anxiety, and attitude to use and experience. Qualitative findings yielded four key themes from the focus group discussions that corroborated the quantitative findings. Discussion The study findings highlight the promising potential for HDT feasibility in educational settings. Future research should extend to diverse contexts to validate these preliminary findings and explore broader educational applications.

An Exploratory Study on the Application and Impact of Artificial Intelligence Technology in China’s Film and Television Industry: Centered on the Innovation and Development Strategy of AI in Film Production

Purpose - This paper discusses the historical traceability of artificial intelligence technology and its development lineage in the film and television industry. It analyzes the close connection between AI technology and the film and television industry. The text summarizes the challenges and impacts of AI technology on the film and television industry, along with suggestions for future development. Design/Methodology/Approach - In order to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the film and television culture industry, this paper analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence on the film and television culture industry from the perspective of macro-industry and the perspective of application technology, starting from the overall technological impetus of artificial intelligence to the film and television culture industry and the application of artificial intelligence in film and television image processing. The case was analyzed in detail. Based on a summary of previous research, this study identifies key issues and proposes solutions. Findings - Through the research of this paper, the problems of artificial intelligence in film and television creation are summarized, and the potential problems are easily generated technical dependence, legal risks in creation, and reduced professional value of practitioners, etc. Countermeasure suggestions are put forward to break the technical dependence, provide a legal basis for the creation of artificial intelligence, and adjust the use of the positioning to realize the synergy between man and machine. Research Implications - This paper aims to enhance the application of AI in the film and television culture industry, thereby increasing the industry vitality of the film and television sector.

Implementasi Penggunaan Aplikasi Microsoft Power BI dalam Melihat Statistik Hutang Negara di Dunia

In the era of globalization, an in-depth understanding of sovereign debt statistics is crucial to ensure economic stability. One solution that can significantly contribute to the analysis of sovereign debt data is the application of Business Intelligence (BI) technology, such as Microsoft Power BI. The importance of in-depth understanding of sovereign debt statistics is crucial, considering that sovereign debt can affect economic policy, currency stability, and various other aspects. Therefore, an efficient approach is needed to manage and analyze data related to sovereign debt in a holistic manner. One of the solutions that can make a significant contribution to the analysis of data on data analysis is the application of Business Intelligence (BI) technology, such as Microsoft Power BI. Power BI enables effective data visualization that can be accessed by various stakeholders, making it easier to understand trends, patterns, and the impact of sovereign debt. This research will focus on the application of Power BI to analyze sovereign debt statistics in various parts of the world, with the aim of contributing positively to the understanding and management of sovereign debt globally through the perspective of advanced information technology

Research on Traditional Media Integration and Innovation Strategies in the New Media Era

With the rapid rise of new media, traditional media are facing great challenges and opportunities. This paper first analyzes the development characteristics of the new media era and its impact on traditional media, and then discusses the necessity and significance of the integration and innovation of new media and traditional media. On the one hand, new media has attracted a large number of users with its unique communication methods and interactivity, which has brought great competitive pressure to traditional media; on the other hand, new media also provides traditional media with the opportunity of integration and innovation, so that traditional media can enhance their influence and competitiveness by integrating new media elements. Through case studies, this paper examines the strategies and effectiveness of media organizations that have successfully realized integration and innovation. On this basis, the paper also puts forward strategic suggestions to promote the deep integration of the two from the perspectives of policy, technology, content production, etc., and points out the challenges and corresponding countermeasures that may be encountered in the process of integration. It is of great significance to study the integration and innovation strategies of traditional media in the new media era. Traditional media, Media convergence.

Meditation as a mental revolution in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution: Focusing on Ken Wilber’s Integral theory and Transformation of Seon Buddhism’s consciousness

This study used Ken Wilber's integral theory to discuss the possibility of mental revolution necessary in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution through Seon Buddhism's theory of transformation of consciousness. This study was discussed from a meditative perspective in four ways. First, I examined that the perspective of the 4th Industrial Revolution presented by Klaus Schwab emphasizes the need for spiritual and cultural values for human coexistence from the existing technology and material-centered perspective. Second, it was discussed that research on the 4th Industrial Revolution needed to be conducted in an integrated manner, and this possibility was examined through Ken Wilber's integrated approach, IOS (Integral Operating System). Third, among the 'four quadrants of the integrated 4th industrial revolution', 'I [self-transcendence(Seon Buddhism)]' in the left-top quadrant is again categorized into 'I(Buddha nature)', ‘We(no difference between oneself and others)’, ‘It [body (Interaction)]’, and ‘Them (hyper-connected society)’. Fourth, this study discussed from the perspective of Seon Buddhism’s theory of transformation of consciousness, focusing on ‘I (Buddha nature)’ among the ‘four quadrants in integrated self-transcendence (Seon Buddhism)’.

El derecho informático y la influencia en los sistemas de información: un análisis bibliográfico bajo la perspectiva jurídica y tecnológica en Ecuador

This research focused on computer law and information systems in Ecuador. The aim was to analyze the legal and technological perspectives of computer laws and their influence on information systems in the Ecuadorian context. A PRISMA review protocol was established to obtain the bibliography, and advanced techniques such as Word2Vec and cosine similarity analyses were applied to two different linguistic corpora (Spanish and English). Hierarchical dendrograms provided a visual representation, highlighting groups of articles and the complexity of the relationship between computer law and information systems. The comparison between the corpora showed similarities and differences, such as the more marked connection between two of the articles in the Spanish corpus. The study revealed a significant connection between computer law and information systems, underscoring common themes such as cybercrime, data protection, and intellectual property. Links supported by Ecuadorian legislation were identified in areas such as software protection and e-commerce. However, the need to effectively implement the laws and broader international cooperation to address challenges such as cybercrime is emphasized. The study demonstrated disparities and connections between Ecuador's computer law and information systems. The need to adopt an interdisciplinary approach for future research is underlined.

The Role of the Core Banking System: The Case of Bank Aceh’s Syariah Conversion

The aim of this study is to assess the transformation of a traditional banking system into an Islamic banking system. Utilizing a case study approach and drawing on asset-liability theories, Bank Aceh is chosen for examination of both pre- and post-conversion. The results indicate that the implementation of Qanun (Islamic law) expedited the conversion process in Aceh, by mandating that financial institutions in the province operate under Islamic principles. A unique aspect of this research is the exploration of the conversion process from an information technology perspective, specifically examining the role of the core banking system in transitioning from conventional to Islamic banking. Additionally, the study sheds light on the accounting treatment within the core banking system during the conversion process, a previously unexplored aspect.

Commercial glass strengthening and safety technologies: lessons learned and yet to be learned

This is the fourth in this series of “Lessons Learned and Yet to be Learned” on topics related to glass strength.(1–3) In this paper we pick up the topic of stronger glass products from our earlier publication(2) and expand to discussing commercial technologies. Included in this discussion are a brief historical perspective of the initial technologies and update to newer technologies with the aim to obtain faster production rates that focus on lightweight glass products and a sustainable future with respect to resource conservation, reduced energy consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. Also included are glass products which focus on safety mostly and less on overall strength.

Education Management: Decision-Making Strategies in Technology Integration in The Digital Age

In an increasingly digitally connected environment, the right use of technology can open doors for innovation, collaboration, and improved results. However, to succeed in applying technology, informed decision-making is required. This study aims to explore decision-making strategies for technology integration in educational management during the digital era. The research employs a qualitative descriptive analysis approach, a method used to discover knowledge or research theory at a specific time. Primary data, collected directly from the source, is central to this case study. Focusing on "TechEd University," an institution known for its innovative educational approaches, the study examines the challenges of technology integration, including catering to diverse technological needs within limited resources. TechEd University's strategies include thorough needs assessments, active stakeholder involvement, reliance on data-driven insights, pilot projects, professional development opportunities, and flexible policies. The implementation process involves identifying technology needs, evaluating potential solutions, pilot testing, review, iteration, and continuous monitoring and evaluation. Data collection involved a comprehensive literature review and documentation analysis, revealing critical insights into education management and decision-making strategies. The results of this study show that overall, decision-making in technology integration is not just about technology adoption; It reflects strategic efforts to harness the potential of technological transformation to achieve significant results. By leveraging technology integration models, carefully evaluating technology needs, and implementing effective decision-making practices, educational organizations, and institutions can navigate the complexities of technology integration with confidence. As we embark on this journey, it is important to remember that effective decision-making is not just a goal but an ongoing journey of adaptation and innovation from an ever-evolving technological perspective.

Research on The Innovative Development of Digital Media Art in The Era of Artificial Intelligence

From desktop design to virtual imaging, digital media art has jumped beyond the "screen" and undergone tremendous changes in the past few decades. Its application fields have also shifted from the initial graphic design and film and television special effects to display design, military, geography and other fields. Digital media art brings novel audio-visual experiences and provides convenience in life. Human activities are closely connected with digital media. Digital media art relies on digital media technology to artistically display creativity, which has a profound impact and is crucial to the development and growth of cultural and creative industries. In order to explore the characteristics and future development of digital media art, this article uses interdisciplinary research methods, comparative research methods, literature research methods, etc. to understand the relationship between digital media technology and artificial intelligence, from the perspectives of technology, communication, and art Let’s observe the current performance of digital media art as it becomes more and more intelligent, find out the problems and solutions hidden under the wave of intelligence, and explore the innovative development strategies of digital media art.

Whole transcriptome analysis identifies differentially expressed mRNA, miRNA and lncRNA associated with male sterility in the silkworm, Bombyx mori

Insect sterility technology is gradually being applied to the control of lepidoptera pests, and the target gene for male sterility is the core of this technology. JMS is a mutant silkworm that exhibits male sterility, and to elucidate its formation mechanism, this study conducted a full transcriptome analysis of the testes of JMS and its wild-type silkworms 48 h after pupation, identifying 205 DElncRNAs, 913 mRNAs, and 92 DEmiRNAs. The KEGG pathway enrichment analysis of the DEmRNAs revealed that they were involved in the biosynthesis of amino acids and ECM-receptor interactions. Combined with ceRNA regulatory network KEGG analysis suggests that pathways from amino acid biosynthesis to hydrolytic processes of protein synthesis may play a crucial role in the formation of JMS mutant variants. Our study deepens our understanding of the regulatory network of male sterility genes in silkworms; it also provides a new perspective for insect sterility technology.

Towards a debinding-free additive manufacturing of ceramics: A development perspective of water-based LSD and LIS technologies

Ceramic additive manufacturing (AM) requires a complex process chain with various post-processing steps that require expensive machines and special expertise. The key to further market penetration is AM that makes it possible to integrate into an already established ceramic process chain. Most successful AM technologies for ceramics are, however, based on processes that initially have been developed for polymeric materials. For ceramics AM, polymers or precursors are loaded with ceramic particles. This strategy facilitates the entry into AM, however the introduction of organic additives into the ceramic process chain represents a considerable technological challenge to ultimately obtain a ceramic component after additive shaping. In the present communication, two technologies based on ceramic suspensions will be introduced, the “layerwise slurry deposition” (LSD) and “laser induced slip casting” (LIS) technology. Both technologies take advantage of the high packing densities reached by conventional slip casting and moreover enable the processing of fines, even nanoparticles.

Analysis of visual communication elements in variable font design from the perspective of digital technology

With the maturity of digital technology, the effectiveness of information transmission has received extensive attention. Variable font design is regarded as an extension of graphic design in digital media art, and variable font design is studied from the perspective of information communication design. From the perspective of digital technology, based on the research theory of variable information communication design, combined with the specific methods of font design, the perception, cognitive methods, and aesthetic laws of aesthetic subject vision and psychology in the field of font variable design are discussed. Provide relevant theoretical support for information communication design activities with variable fonts. Based on artificial intelligence technology, a new interactive art expression method is proposed. By analyzing the main expression scenarios of interactive art, namely user information communication scenarios, interactive art push scenarios, interactive art promotion scenarios and personal service scenarios, it provides a scenario application basis for interactive expression, calculate the space complexity, space complexity and resource complexity, according to the complexity calculation results, carry out interaction design from three aspects of visual elements, multimedia elements, and human-computer interaction elements, integrate the topology structure after the interaction is realized, and in the network topology structure. The proposed model consists mainly of visual design, basic design elements, basic visual design, complete design and solution generation. It realizes the expression of interactive art of multimedia elements in display and control. The experimental results show that the interactive element extraction speed of the visual communication expression method based on artificial intelligence technology is increased by 30%, and the flexibility is stronger.

Intelligent technologies and applications in Smart Tourism—A systematic review

<p>Smart tourism has used information technology with the infrastructure environments built for all kinds of tourism services that provide advantages for tourists, service providers, technology companies or the city itself. Due to the popularity of mobile technologies and applications, smart tourism undoubtedly changes consumers’ and providers’ behavior. The purpose of this study is to provide a systematic literature review of academic research related to information technology, computer science, mobile technologies and applications in smart tourism published between 2017 and 2019. Published articles are gathered from online search engines “Google Scholar”, “ScienceDirect” and “EBSCOHOST”. According to a keyword-driven search and content analysis, 142 articles have been chosen for examination in this research. Selected publications are collected and analyzed according to the proposed research questions, methodology, topics, technology focus, sub-themes and future trends that are thematically classified into three main categories: consumer perspective, technological perspective and provider perspective. The findings provide to an overall understanding of the most recent research into information technology, computer science, mobile technologies and applications in smart tourism by demonstrating the main results, methods, future trends and other insights of relevant publications. This study provides a systematic review of the most current published academic research from 2017 to 2019 on information technology, computer science, mobile technologies and applications in smart tourism. The results of this study construct an agenda for future research in tourism and hospitality industry by identifying major future trends and developments in smart tourism.<strong></strong></p>