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Innovative Approaches in Business Development Strategies Through Artificial Intelligence Technology

This study explores the key role of artificial intelligence (AI) in changing business development strategies in an era characterized by rapid technological progress. The goal of this research is to find innovative ways to integrate artificial intelligence into corporate operational structures to increase competitiveness and efficiency. Adopting a qualitative research design, this study conducts an in-depth analysis of the literature retrieved from Google Scholar using a systematic approach to presenting data reduction and drawing conclusions. Research shows that integrating AI into business strategy improves existing operations. It emerges as a catalyst for sophisticated data analytics that drive personalized customer experiences and improve decision-making. This study highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to create dynamic business environments where predictive analytics and customer insights inform strategic decisions. A key innovation of this research is its focus on the symbiotic relationship between artificial intelligence and human decision-making. This indicates a paradigm shift in the formulation of business strategy where artificial intelligence becomes not just a tool but a strategic partner that complements human ingenuity. This approach highlights the importance of connecting AI capabilities with human insights to create innovative business strategies that are responsive and adaptable. In conclusion this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business development strategies. It provides valuable insights for organizations looking to use AI for strategic advantage by highlighting the need for a balanced integration of technology and human expertise in an ever-changing business environment.

A framework for the definition and interpretation of the use of surrogate endpoints in interventional trials

Interventional trials that evaluate treatment effects using surrogate endpoints have become increasingly common. This paper describes four linked empirical studies and the development of a framework for defining, interpreting and reporting surrogate endpoints in trials. As part of developing the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) and SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) extensions for randomised trials reporting surrogate endpoints, we undertook a scoping review, e-Delphi study, consensus meeting, and a web survey to examine current definitions and stakeholder (including clinicians, trial investigators, patients and public partners, journal editors, and health technology experts) interpretations of surrogate endpoints as primary outcome measures in trials. Current surrogate endpoint definitional frameworks are inconsistent and unclear. Surrogate endpoints are used in trials as a substitute of the treatment effects of an intervention on the target outcome(s) of ultimate interest, events measuring how patients feel, function, or survive. Traditionally the consideration of surrogate endpoints in trials has focused on biomarkers (e.g., HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, tumour response), especially in the medical product regulatory setting. Nevertheless, the concept of surrogacy in trials is potentially broader. Intermediate outcomes that include a measure of function or symptoms (e.g., angina frequency, exercise tolerance) can also be used as substitute for target outcomes (e.g., all-cause mortality)-thereby acting as surrogate endpoints. However, we found a lack of consensus among stakeholders on accepting and interpreting intermediate outcomes in trials as surrogate endpoints or target outcomes. In our assessment, patients and health technology assessment experts appeared more likely to consider intermediate outcomes to be surrogate endpoints than clinicians and regulators. There is an urgent need for better understanding and reporting on the use of surrogate endpoints, especially in the setting of interventional trials. We provide a framework for the definition of surrogate endpoints (biomarkers and intermediate outcomes) and target outcomes in trials to improve future reporting and aid stakeholders' interpretation and use of trial surrogate endpoint evidence. SPIRIT-SURROGATE/CONSORT-SURROGATE project is Medical Research Council Better Research Better Health (MR/V038400/1) funded.

테크놀로지를 활용한 중학교 음악 교수·학습 방안

With the rapid pace of digital transformation and technological advancements, there is a clear direction in education to enhance students' digital media literacy, starting with the 2022 National Curriculum; this is also an important task in music education. In line with the trend, this study investigates the types and functions of technology that can be utilized in middle school music education. Additionally, it has developed practical examples of music teaching and learning processes that make use of these technologies. To achieve this, an analysis of the 2015 and 2022 music National Curriculum was conducted, along with discussions on the necessity of technology integration in music curricula; the current middle school music textbooks were analyzed, and literature reviews, website surveys, and interviews with music education technology experts were conducted. As a result, a total of 24 technologies suitable for music activities in the areas of performance, listening, and composition at the middle school level were identified, along with their usage instructions, advantages, and disadvantages. Furthermore, utilizing those technologies, the researchers developed practical teaching and learning guides for the performance and composition areas based on the content of the 2022 music National Curriculum. As a conclusion of the research process, the researchers suggested the importance of developing music technologies that are suitable for the Korean curriculum and school environment, the necessity of learner-driven and critically receptive approaches in utilizing artificial intelligence music composition technologies, and the need for music teachers to take a leading role in the development of music education technologies.

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.

Exploring Factors Affecting Mobile Government Services Adoption in the Egyptian Context

This research intends to identify factors in the adoption of mobile government services, recognizing the main mobile government acceptance factors through different models, namely, the theory of reasoned action (TRA), the theory of planned behavior (TPB), the technology acceptance model (TAM), the technology readiness index (TRI), and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). Reviewing prior studies on factors that influence mobile government acceptance in Egypt and addressing local challenges help in the development of effective strategies for successful implementation, considering opportunities and challenges in value-added services (VAS). Therefore, the main objectives of this paper are as follows: we critically review prior studies to identify the main mobile government acceptance factors, explore the identified dimensions of mobile government acceptance, and recognize further insights into the challenges that exist in the Egyptian context. Data are gathered through interviews with technology experts and customers with technological experience in Egypt. The findings of the study show that the factors affecting mobile government adoption in the Egyptian context are identified as follows: facilitating conditions, opportunities and challenges, technology and information systems, perceived usefulness, challenges like a lack of trust, cost, privacy, age, and several other obstacles. This research assists scholars and practitioners with insights into how to create and promote an application that is deemed attractive for the adoption of m-government services.

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.

Submit, Defend, and Persuade: The Renaissance of eloquence and Communication Skills for Lawyers

Effective communication skills are crucial for lawyers to advocate for clients, persuade adjudicators, and engage in meaningful dialogue. However, due to modern emphasis on technology and legal expertise, these skills have been overlooked. Traditional education, a lack of focus on interpersonal and communication abilities, and the use of plain English have led to a gap between theoretical importance and practical application. This paper explores the importance of communication skills in the legal domain, highlighting the role of oral eloquence and persuasive speech in shaping legal outcomes. It also critiques the use of legal jargon in legal submissions, highlighting the need for legal professionals to recalibrate their communication strategies to bridge the gap between specialized knowledge and accessible discourse.

Use of Machine Learning to Validate an Intelligent Framework to Support Decision Making in the Public Sector

Problem: Currently, many public organizations have adopted applications for process automation to avoid repetitive work and produce more efficient results; however, the development of intelligent mechanisms to support complex decision-making is not often observed. In public services, in particular, difficulties may be related to the abundance of data sources and the number of legal norms to comply with. Objective: A formal specification of a framework for the application and service layer suitable for public services with machine learning to support decisionmaking by technology and business experts. Method: In this study, the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) method was used, dividing the work into the following stages: (i) identification of the problem and motivation; (ii) definition of the objectives; (iii) planning, design, and development; (iv) demonstrations of the simulations; (v) verification and validation of the experiments; and (vi) communication of results. Interspersed with Domain Engineering (DE) in three stages: (i) Domain Analysis, (ii) Domain Design, and (iii) Domain Implementation. Results: This research was carried out: (i) elicitation of characteristics for an Intelligent Framework for the Public Sector, (ii) execution of Domain Engineering in Public Sector projects to obtain the characteristics, (iii) construction of an architectural model with machine learning by reinforcement, and (iv) instantiation of the framework for its validation using five experimental cases.

An overview of cybersecurity in Zimbabwe’s financial services sector

Background: As nations, businesses, and individuals rely on the Internet for everyday use, so are cybercriminals manipulating systems to access information illegally and disrupting services for financial gain. The global cost of cybercrime eclipsed one trillion US Dollars in 2020, with Africa losing US $3.5 billion. Methods: A quantitative research methodology was adopted to investigate factors affecting cybercrime in Zimbabwean financial institutions. The study focused on the technical aspects of cybersecurity. Data were collected from July 2022 to October 2022, targeting technology experts in the financial services sector. Participants were recruited from 13 institutions to rank cybersecurity constructs, frameworks, and challenges associated with cybersecurity. Data was collected using a questionnaire distributed to participants. Descriptive statistics were used to extract meanings from the responses that measure mean and standard deviation. Results: Network and data security were the most highly ranked cybersecurity constructs, while physical security was the least. The top three barriers are increasing sophistication of threats, limited skills and emerging technologies, while lack of executive support was the least. The top frameworks used are the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT), while a fifth is yet to adopt cybercrime frameworks. Conclusions: The study proposes that financial institutions establish a cybersecurity culture to fight cybercrime, addressing cybersecurity barriers and following best practices. Financial institutions should invest in cybersecurity technologies, train security specialists, and employ a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The study’s small sample may affect the generalisability of the results. Financial institutions should implement strategies to raise awareness and collaborate with institutions to train cybersecurity security specialists to close the skills gap.

Pathophysiologic Basis of Connected Health Systems.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rapid transition to telehealth across the United States, primarily involving virtual clinic visits. Additionally, the proliferation of consumer technologies related to health reveals that for many people health and care in the contemporary world extends beyond the boundaries of a clinical interaction and includes sensors and devices that facilitate health in personal environments. The ideal connected environment is networked and intelligent, personalized to promote health and prevent disease. The combination of sensors, devices, and intelligence constitutes a connected health system around an individual that is optimized to improve and maintain health, deliver care, and predict and reduce risk of illness. Just as modern medicine uses the pathophysiology of disease as a framework for the basis of pharmacologic therapy, a similar clinically reasoned approach can be taken to organize and architect technological elements into therapeutic systems. In this work, we introduce a systematic methodology for the design of connected health systems grounded in the pathophysiologic basis of disease. As the digital landscape expands with the ubiquity of health devices, it is pivotal to enable technology-agnostic clinical reasoning to guide the integration of technological innovations into systems of health and care delivery that extend beyond the boundaries of a clinical interaction. Applying clinical reasoning in a repeatable and systematic way to organizing technology into therapeutic systems can yield potential benefits including expanding the study of digital therapeutics from individual devices to networked technologies as therapeutic interventions; empowering physicians who are not technological experts to still play a significant role in using clinical reasoning for architecting therapeutic networks of sensors and devices; and developing platforms to catalog and share combinations of technologies that can form therapeutic networks and connected health systems.

Puran poli [1] to Purna Bramha: an exemplary entrepreneurial journey

Learning outcomes This case study aims to understand the role of women entrepreneurship that reconcile the interests of not only business but also the economy as a whole; to map the most common avenues and levers as well as challenges and impediments in entrepreneurship; and to study how women have proved themselves and created value (for company as well as consumer) and driven leadership in business. Case overview/synopsis This case study predominantly is an entrepreneurial journey of the protagonist who left her cushy job to follow her dreams and started her own venture in hospitality industry. The case is designed on the basis of rounds of interviews conducted with the owner, hence it is based on primary data. Jayanti Kathale, a technology expert, working with a reputed organization, started Purna Bramha in 2013. The unique selling proposition of her food business was the home-like taste of the Marathi cuisine that she was serving. There were challenges like funding, logistics and pricing just like any other start-up. But Jayanti was determined to excel and her perseverance helped her get through all the challenges. Besides being a successful entrepreneur herself, she played a role in empowering other women also, by offering them franchisees of her restaurant. The food service industry is fast-paced, competitive and constantly evolving. This is taken well into consideration and proper training is organized for the staff. The protagonist's main quandary at this time is her pricing strategy. Complexity academic level The case is designed to be taught to the undergraduate and postgraduate management students and any other equivalent course. It can be taught in 2-h class and is expected to require some outside preparation by students. The students should be acquainted with the basic concepts of entrepreneurship and organizational culture in India. The instructor should focus on two aspects in the case. The broader aspect is Entrepreneurship in India and the narrower and more focused ones like Women Leadership. Subject code CCS 3: Entrepreneurship Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only.

Interview: Emerging military technology expert Paul Scharre on global power dynamics in the AI age

Interview: Emerging military technology expert Paul Scharre on global power dynamics in the AI age

The women of Miranda House: Building archival collections, digital humanities and feminist digital history

ABSTRACT These notes are based on an ongoing project for building an archive of a premier women’s college, Miranda House (established 1948), University of Delhi. We begin with a brief overview of the processes and methodologies involved in identifying materials to shape our collection, discuss processes of cataloguing, digitization, planning digital collections and a website. Our collection lies at the cusp of being an institutional archive, women’s archive, archive of college women as well as an archive for doing public history. Despite the challenges of infrastructure, trained staff, technological expertise, digital humanities offer us immensely exciting possibilities. We use social media to reach out to alumni to build our collections, social media presence to showcase our materials, digital tools to widen access, share skills and create awareness regarding the significance of archiving the history of college women. Our attempts at DH have been quite successful. However, as DH opens up a plethora of opportunities, doing digital history also has its methodological challenges as well as conceptual and financial concerns for feminist projects like ours.

Development of virtual reality educational clips for improving hand hygiene compliance among healthcare providers: a pilot study

The usefulness of virtual reality (VR) technology for healthcare practitioners has been increasingly investigated, but that of infection prevention and control (IPC) training is yet to be well described in the literature. We developed patient-view VR clips to promote hand hygiene compliance in healthcare settings and conducted a pilot study to evaluate their effectiveness and safety in hospitals. In December 2022, we held a hands-on IPC workshop at Marugame Medical Center (Kagawa, Japan). We recruited 20 nurses and five nursing aids for the VR experience using a fully immersive 360-degree head-mounted display. Participants were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire and a short nursing care scenario based on the direct observation method. All the participants answered that the VR experience was helpful for increasing awareness of the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene. However, 37.5% and 4.2% reported little or heavy VR sickness, respectively. Hand hygiene compliance among nurses was considerably high, at 95.0% for "Before touching a patient," 95.0% for "Before clean/aseptic procedure," 85.0% for "After body fluid exposure risk," 92.5% for "After touching a patient," and 95.0% for "After touching patients’ surroundings." The results of this pilot study suggest the educational utility of VR clips. Future collaboration between IPC practitioners and digital technology experts is required to develop better educational devices and content.

Exploring Dimensions of Teacher Education in Nepal: Perspectives, Challenges, and Reform Opportunities

This study evaluates Nepal's English Language Teacher Education (ELTE) reform possibilities and challenges. The study examines teacher education in connection with social contexts, knowledge transformation, and knowledge generation from many perspectives. Reflective teaching, modelling, and research habits improve instructors' professionalism and create effective learning environments. According to the report, English Language Teachers in Nepal face obstacles that must be addressed in teacher education. Content analysis is used to study the diverse literature. Surkhet English teachers and headteachers participate in a focus group. The paper's results and discussion section summarize the literature review and participants' opinions. It covers key concerns such as the absence of physical facilities and funds for teacher training, poor English language ability among instructors, coordination issues between pre-service and in-service training programs, and minimal research on ELT classroom methods. Reforming teacher education to improve topic knowledge, pedagogical skills, and technology expertise is recommended. English language teacher education faces societal inequities, uneven government regulations, and limited access to internet resources and databases. The study also examines technology integration in English language classrooms, online platforms, and the lack of research on ICT integration in Nepalese education. This research article helps to understand ELTE in Nepal and suggests areas for development and additional study.

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.

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.

An Evaluation Framework for a Novel Process to Codevelop Written and Computable Guidelines.

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) support individual and population health by translating new, evidence-based knowledge into recommendations for health practice. CPGs can be provided as computable, machine-readable guidelines that support the translation of recommendations into shareable, interoperable clinical decision support and other digital tools (eg, quality measures, case reports, care plans). Interdisciplinary collaboration among guideline developers and health information technology experts can facilitate the translation of written guidelines into computable ones. The benefits of interdisciplinary work include a focus on the needs of end-users who apply guidelines in practice through clinic decision support systems as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Adapting Clinical Guidelines for the Digital Age (ACG) initiative, a group of interdisciplinary experts proposed a process to facilitate the codevelopment of written and computable CPGs, referred to as the "integrated process (IP)."1 This paper presents a framework for evaluating the IP based on a combination of vetted evaluation models and expert opinions. This framework combines 3 types of evaluations: process, product, and outcomes. These evaluations assess the value of interdisciplinary expert collaboration in carrying out the IP, the quality, usefulness, timeliness, and acceptance of the guideline, and the guideline's health impact, respectively. A case study is presented that illustrates application of the framework.

Manajemen Pembelajaran Berbasis Android Untuk Peningkatan Mutu Praktik Pemeliharaan Mesin Kendaraan Ringan

The learning process is now progressing very rapidly, especially in the field of technology in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, therefore there is a need for adaptation to improve learning to use technology such as Diagnostic Trouble Code in vocational high schools whose orientation has a special area of technology expertise. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method. Data collection techniques through observation, interview guidelines and documentation. Based on the results of research conducted regarding Android-based learning using diagnostic trouble code applications implemented in two vocational schools, guided and mentored by teachers who have good competence, it can increase student competence. students can elaborate on the practice of using diagnostic trouble codes easily, this does not require the possibility of opening up opportunities for students to create businesses with independent competitiveness.

Development of HOTS-based assessment instruments in calculating building structures moment for Vocational High Schools (VHS)

Vocational High School (VHS) is a secondary school that offers skill-based education with the main aim of providing students with knowledge and skills that are suitable to apply in the workplace after graduation. Digitalization in the industrial revolution 4.0 era requires VHS graduates to think analytically, adaptive, creatively, and innovative at a higher level. Therefore, a more weighty test instrument is needed to determine students’ thinking skills by measuring higher-order thinking skills or HOTS. This study aims to confirm the extent to which the indicators in the instrument items can measure the achievement of material or learning competence in engineering mechanics and the implications of measurement models for HOTS questions on engineering mechanics. Engineering mechanics is a concept of physics that discusses structures and their working loads. This study used is Research and Development (R&D) method with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) data analysis techniques. The number of samples used in the study was 200 VHS students with property construction technology expertise. The analysis process is carried out with the help of JASP software. The results obtained in this study are 11 measurement models obtained using JASP, namely the fit measurement model.