Technology Trends Research Articles

Optimization and Three-Dimensional Review of the Reform Path of College English Education System Driven by Information Technology in the New Era

Language learning cannot be separated from the environment, and the environment for second language acquisition is becoming more and more perfect and ideal. It makes the traditional single and limited English learning environment gradually move towards a three-dimensional and diversified learning environment. On the premise of the great development of higher education in China, this study aims to conduct research and discussion on higher English teaching. In combination with other successful or well functioning higher English teaching reforms, it studies and discusses some problems faced in the construction and implementation of vocational English teaching application system in China, and finds solutions and methods. Therefore, this study has practical significance for the reform and development of higher English education in China. This manuscript is based on the design of the college English teaching system module of Web technology to realize the sharing of information resources. In addition, with the deepening understanding of the importance of English teaching in colleges and universities, improving English level and English teaching level is the goal of colleges and universities. English teachers urgently need to understand the factors that affect students’ English level in order to teach students in accordance with their aptitude and find the best teaching methods. The experimental results show that the system realizes the management, query and sharing functions of open level information, and has high security and interactivity. The development of the system conforms to the development trend of network information technology and promotes the informatization and standardization of college English teaching management.

Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence and Smart Agriculture Technology Trends of the Future

The efficient and sustainable operation of the agricultural sector has become increasingly important in light of the transformations brought about by the third and fourth industrial revolutions. Population growth, increasing food demand, rising input costs, and environmental pressures necessitate innovative approaches not only to ensure food security but also to mitigate the effects of climate change. The European Union (EU) emphasizes the role of digital technologies in supporting agricultural productivity and resilience by promoting a bio-based economy. Strategies such as Farm to Fork (F2F) initiative aim to reduce pesticide and nutrient inputs, thus preserving biodiversity and supporting ecosystem health. Artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics, along with connected sensors, offer opportunities to optimize water and nutrient usage and increase crop yields. By utilizing AI, combining remote sensing technologies, and monitoring changes in land use, it is possible to reduce environmental risks associated with agricultural practices. Although there are challenges such as high investment costs and data control for the integration of digital technologies, ongoing research and development efforts promise to overcome these obstacles. In conclusion, the integration of digital technologies into agriculture presents unique opportunities to address urgent issues and achieve sustainability goals. This review discusses the applicability of fundamental technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Precision Agriculture (PA), and Machine Learning (ML) in making agriculture more efficient and sustainable, by enabling the perception, monitoring, collection, analysis, and extraction of meaningful insights from agricultural data.

Current Technological Trends Used in Libraries: A Study of Public Sector Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Current Technological Trends Used in Libraries: A Study of Public Sector Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Virtual Reality Technology Trends in Aeromedical Field

Virtual Reality Technology Trends in Aeromedical Field

Research on the Application of Multimodal Haptic Technology in the Interaction Design of Virtual Characters

This article delves deeply into the aspects related to multimodal haptic technology in the interaction design of virtual characters in virtual reality technology. Firstly, it introduces the development trend of virtual reality technology and the importance of haptic technology. Then, it outlines the definition, principle and types of multimodal haptic technology. Subsequently, it analyzes in detail the application status in the interaction design of virtual characters, including existing application cases, application scopes, and the influence on virtual characters and interaction functions. It also elaborates the methods of quantifying and evaluating the effects, including the establishment of quantitative indicators, evaluation methods, and experimental design and data analysis. It explores the effective scenarios in application practice, the influencing factors of user satisfaction and strategies for improvement. Finally, it points out the challenges faced and proposes solutions including technological innovation, algorithm optimization, cost control, and design optimization strategies.

Application of Blockchain in Procurement and Management of Building Services: A Critical and Systematic Review

Building services systems are essential for creating a comfortable and safe living environment in buildings. These are complex systems with high stakeholder involvement, a lengthy lifecycle, and high financial costs. This leads to building services systems having complex procurement and management (P&M) requirements which create a multitude of challenges. Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary digital technology under “Procurement 4.0”. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the applicability of blockchain technology for systematic procurement and management of building services. The science mapping method was used to systematically and quantitatively analyse 102 publications related to bibliographic records retrieved from Scopus and the Web of Science databases. This includes content analysis of the existing issues, current trends of technologies, and applicability of blockchain in the P&M of building services. The results of the bibliometric analysis indicate that publications had grown significantly faster in 2021 related to the P&M of building services with new technologies while there is a minimal collaboration of countries, organisations and authors in publishing research in this area. Further, it is observed that Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the main technology utilised in general P&M. As a result of content analysis, a total of 28 issues that affect the performance of procurement and management of building services are identified. The paper critically evaluates blockchain technology in terms of peer-to-peer networks, hashing algorithms, public key cryptography, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and distributed ledger. It indicates that blockchain provides a perfect match for resolving these issues. The findings of the research will open a path to apply blockchain technology in building services. The study offers a readily available point of reference for practitioners, policymakers and research and development bodies.

Reseña del uso del lenguaje de programación Python en el Desarrollo de Software

Introduction: This article provides a concise and clear definition of the Python programming language, highlighting its key features and its significance in the current landscape of software development. Python, renowned for its simple and readable syntax, has gained popularity due to its versatility and ease of use. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to answer the question: What role does Python play in current software development and what are its future prospects? This analysis aims to understand the impact of Python on the software industry and assess how its evolution may influence future technological trends. Methods: To address this objective, a literature review was conducted to gather relevant information about Python. Rigorous selection criteria were established to ensure the quality and timeliness of the consulted sources, and a data analysis was carried out that combined qualitative and quantitative approaches. Results: The article summarizes the main advantages and disadvantages of Python, as well as exploring its various areas of application. Python offers advantages such as ease of learning and a robust ecosystem of libraries, but it also presents disadvantages such as slower execution speed compared to other languages. Conclusions: In conclusion, the study synthesizes the results obtained, evaluates the current use of Python in software development, and provides practical recommendations for developers, highlighting the importance of staying updated with the latest versions and tools available.

DNA Microarray Technology Principles and Applications in Genetic Research

DNA microarray technology, a high-throughput gene analysis tool, has played a crucial role in genetic research. This paper explores the fundamental principles of DNA microarray technology, including its working mechanisms, sample preparation, and types of chips. It emphasizes the applications of DNA microarrays in detecting genetic variations and analyzing gene expression profiles, illustrating examples in single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis and genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The paper also discusses the technical details of high-throughput gene expression measurement and differential expression analysis. Additionally, it analyzes the main advantages of DNA microarray technology, such as high throughput and sensitivity, while also noting its limitations, including data interpretation complexity and technical costs. Finally, the paper looks forward to future development trends in DNA microarray technology, particularly its potential applications in personalized medicine.

Information on standardisation and standards as new indicators to forecast technological and industrial changes

ABSTRACT Product architecture changes fundamentally through the recombination of existing component technologies, as radical innovation accelerates. We analysed these structural changes in the case of the display industry. We shed light on standards information that could be new indicator to predict technological and industrial innovation. We addressed two issues. First, whether standardisation information is a leading indicator to detect and forecast technological and industrial changes. Second, whether standard information shows technological information flow signalling new technological fields. As methodology, we conducted case studies and empirical analysis using the information on standardisation and standards from the ‘activity process’ and ‘activity result’ viewpoint, respectively. As results, case studies showed a changing role from responsive to anticipatory standards by verifying that recent standardisation activities preceded the time of new product releases in world/Asian markets. We also found out that reconfiguration in the value chain that standardisation in component technologies has contributed to function technological fields. Network analysis using bibliographic information of standards revealed linkage patterns of technological knowledge flows with supporting the case studies. We propose the necessity of active participation in the standardisation process from industrial viewpoint with monitoring the industrial and technological trends. From policy viewpoint, we suggest construction and management of standards-related information system.

Novel Approaches and Emerging Trends in Hydrotropic Solubilization Technology

Hydrotropic solubilization technology enhances the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs, a major challenge in pharmaceutical research. This review discusses hydrotropic agents’ structures, the solubilization process, and factors affecting drug solubility. It explores optimizing agent concentrations, the role of computer modeling and QSAR studies, and hydrotropes’ impact on overcoming biological barriers and improving pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The review highlights hydrotropic compounds’ potential in advancing pharmaceutical formulations and clinical applications.

Current status and development trend of carbon capture technology

Current status and development trend of carbon capture technology

Comprehensive Review of Building Energy Management Models: Grid-Interactive Efficient Building Perspective

Energy management models for buildings have been designed primarily to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. However, the focus has recently shifted to GEBs with a view toward balancing energy supply and demand while enhancing system flexibility and responsiveness. This paper provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of GEBs and other building energy management models, categorizing their features into internal and external dimensions. This review highlights the evolution of building models, including intelligent buildings, smart buildings, green buildings, and zero-energy buildings, and introduces eight distinct features of GEBs related to their efficient, connected, smart, and flexible aspects. The analysis is based on an extensive literature review and a detailed comparison of building models across the aforementioned features. GEBs prioritize interaction with the power grid, which distinguishes them from traditional models focusing on internal efficiency and occupant comfort. This paper also discusses the technological components and research trends associated with GEBs, providing insights into their development and potential evolution in the context of sustainable and efficient building design.

Вплив штучного інтелекту на права людини та загальні рекомендації для сталого втілення

The relevance of the topic is due to the development of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most important technological trends of our time, which has a significant impact on human rights and various aspects of human life. AI is developing extremely fast. This creates new challenges for human rights that need to be addressed immediately. It is important to understand how technology can change our society and what measures should be taken to protect human rights. The article explores the impact of AI development on human rights, emphasizing both positive and negative aspects of technological progress. The author analyzes how AI can threaten the right to privacy through the collecting and processing of large amounts of data, which can lead to a loss of control over personal information. The author considers the impact of AI on access to information, where algorithms can create information bubbles, limiting the variety of information received. Attention is drawn to possible restrictions on freedom of expression through algorithmic censorship of content, which may lead to restrictions on freedom of speech. The use of AI in the judicial system may affect the fairness of court decisions, especially if the algorithms have biases or errors. The author traces the impact of automation on the labor market and the risks of job losses and the need to find a balance between technological progress and employment. In the healthcare sector, AI can both improve diagnosis and treatment and create new challenges due to possible algorithmic errors and unequal access to medical technologies. In education, the use of AI opens up new opportunities but also creates barriers to access to knowledge, especially for vulnerable groups. The author emphasizes the importance of taking human rights into account in the context of climate risks. The author raises the issues of discrimination and restriction of freedom of movement due to biased algorithms. The author emphasizes the need to develop regulatory mechanisms to protect human rights in the context of the rapid development of AI, ensuring a balance between innovation and human rights protection, and provides a number of clear recommendations.

Robotic Technologies and Automation in Construction: A Systematic Review

The global construction industry is experiencing a high rate of disruption arising from the deployment of emerging robotic technologies and process automation. This study investigates research trends in robotic technologies and automation in the construction industry. Using topic-specific keywords to organise and summarise pertinent studies, the study undertook a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of robotic technologies and automation in construction. A systematic search of the databases of Scopus, Web of Science, and Dimensions was conducted, with a total of 9,515 journal articles retrieved from them. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 51 research papers met the parameters for meta analysis and systematic review. Data relating to the research papers' demography and to robotic technologies as well as automation in construction were mined, with a quantitative meta-analysis performed on them. The results show a spread of research efforts across Europe, Asia and America, with an increase in research output between 2019 and 2023. The results further show that construction gantry systems, bricklaying robots and 3D concrete printers are the most studied robotic technologies and automation processes in the sector. The study concludes that there is still a paucity of research on robotic technologies and automation in construction. The study therefore recommends further research on robotic technologies and automation in construction, especially with regard to their appropriate application and deployment in construction projects across Africa.

Labor market dynamics in developing countries: analysis of employment transformation at the macro-level

Understanding labor market dynamics remains a pivotal aspect within contemporary economic discourse, as necessitates the pursuit of effective employment models to ensure steady progress in the conditions of changes in the economic structure. The aim of the research is to examine the dynamics of the labor market in developing countries, with particular emphasis on China and Kazakhstan, taking into account economic, social, and technological trends. The methodology includes the analytic and comparison of trends in the labor market in developing countries, such as China and Kazakhstan over the past 20 years, and also monitoring the socio-economic nature of the labor process. The study identified changes in the labor market and provided empirical evidence for new forms of employment, utilizing comparative analysis and data visualization of the sectoral structure of the economy and global labor market trends up to 2027. The obtained results provide three main conclusions: a decrease in demand for low-skilled workers and an increase in demand for highly qualified individuals; the emergence of jobs with low levels of social protection; new forms of employment-oriented towards workers outside the social security system, domestic workers, and self-employed individuals. These types of employment can fill jobs in platform and piecework economies, cooperativism, and the sharing economy, which allows employers in developing markets to optimize employment. The findings of the study can contribute to understanding the functioning of the labor market in developing countries including the development of small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and innovative projects, and may be applicable in the development of economic and social policies for sustainable economic growth and social stability.

The Role of Technological Innovation in Sustainable Business Growth

This paper establishes the contribution of technological innovations toward sustainable business growth through Apple and Google and the relationship between technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and social impacts. This research employs the case-study method to address holistically the implications of technological innovation on sustainable business growth, with a focus on the selected firms of Google and Apple as cases. The research focused on these tech giants because they are the pioneers who have a massive influence on technological innovation. The data for this research were collected from secondary sources, such as academic articles and industry reports. Through the application of Critical Literature Review techniques, this study scrutinizes the impact of Google's and Apple's innovations as regards the environment, and also social issues. The study findings show that while it is obvious that both Apple and Google chose different parts in achieving sustainable development, both companies have greatly impacted the tech industry based on the creative products and services they provide. It was also revealed that both companies heavily invest a lot in research and development (R&D). Today, both companies are leaders in the world of renewable energy usage. Finally, the study concludes that future emerging technological trends like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Blockchain will keep shaping the space of innovation and sustainability practices. Therefore, organizations need to keep up with these trends to be able to address the challenges that accompany them, such as privacy issues, regulatory changes, as well as ethical responsibilities.

Development Trends and Prospects of Technology-Based Solutions for Health Challenges in Aging Over the Past 25 Years: Bibliometric Analysis.

As the global population ages, we witness a broad scientific and technological revolution tailored to meet the health challenges of older adults. Over the past 25 years, technological innovations, ranging from advanced medical devices to user-friendly mobile apps, are transforming the way we address these challenges, offering new avenues to enhance the quality of life and well-being of the aging demographic. This study aimed to systematically review the development trends in technology for managing and caring for the health of older adults over the past 25 years and to project future development prospects. We conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of literatures related to technology-based solutions for health challenges in aging, published up to March 18, 2024. The search was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection, covering a span from 1999 to 2024. Our search strategy was designed to capture a broad spectrum of terms associated with aging, health challenges specific to older adults, and technological interventions. A total of 1133 publications were found in the Web of Science Core Collection. The publication trend over these 25 years showed a gradual but fluctuating increase. The United States was the most productive country and participated in international collaboration most frequently. The predominant keywords identified through this analysis included "dementia," "telemedicine," "older-adults," "telehealth," and "care." The keywords with citation bursts included "telemedicine" and "digital health." The scientific and technological revolution has significantly improved older adult health management, particularly in chronic disease monitoring, mobility, and social connectivity. The momentum for innovation continues to build, with future research likely to focus on predictive analytics and personalized health care solutions, further enhancing older adults' independence and quality of life.

Human-machine Voice and Human-machine Competition: Practical Landscape, Pattern Changes and Industrial Challenges of Generative AI-Enabled Audiobook Publishing

At present, generative artificial intelligence has a profound impact on the audiobook publishing industry chain, and exerts unprecedented transformative power in all aspects of audiobook publishing. This paper reviews the specific technical forms of generative artificial intelligence used in the process of audiobook publishing, including text-to-speech, speech recognition, intelligent speech interaction, voiceprint recognition, voice anonymization, etc., and shows the practical picture of how these technologies influence audiobook publishing in different stages of content creation, sound presentation, recording and editing, quality control, terminal playback and readers feedback. It analyzes the pattern changes of the audiobook publishing industry brought about by generative artificial intelligence, with "human-machine voice" as the core, and then discusses the challenges and reflections faced by the audiobook publishing industry under the trend of "human-machine competition and cooperation" from the aspects of underlying logic, industry pain points, fundamental principle, reading environment and technical ethics. Therefore, generative artificial intelligence technology is like a double-edged sword, audiobook publishers should fully understand its nature, conform to the trend of technology, and use it to enable new quality productive forces of audiobook publishing industry.

Impacto de la tecnología en el turismo: Un análisis cienciométrico y revisión

The increasing integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the tourism industry has significantly impacted internal management and communication with tourists, leading to the transformation of processes across various levels, ranging from large-scale tourism enterprises to services catering to individual travelers. The objective of this study is to comprehend these interactions through a scientometric and content analysis of pertinent research, leveraging the databases: Scopus and ScIELO. A comprehensive review of 3812 publications spanning from 2019 to 2023 has been conducted, adhering to criteria established by PRISMA. Additionally, the VOSviewer© tool has been utilized for network visualization in this investigation. The findings furnish insights for a profound understanding of the intersection between technology and tourism, thereby enabling researchers to explore novel domains, foster effective collaboration, and identify relevant sources and destinations within the technological and tourism realms. Moreover, this analysis, besides instigating new research endeavors through the examination of keywords, equips researchers with the ability to acquire knowledge concerning technological innovations, societal shifts, and the capacity to confront challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities, all by tracking pivotal trends in technology- and tourismrelated terminology.

Exploring the Advancements and Applications of Oral Thin Film Technology

This comprehensive review delves into the recent advancements and diverse applications of oral thin film (OTF) technology in the field of pharmaceuticals. The aim is to provide a thorough exploration of the evolution of OTFs, their unique characteristics, and their expanding role in drug delivery systems. A systematic analysis of the literature was conducted to gather information on the formulation techniques, properties, and challenges associated with OTFs. Additionally, recent developments, innovations, and future trends in OTF technology were examined to understand the dynamic landscape of this drug delivery system. The review highlights the key properties of OTFs, including rapid disintegration, enhanced bioavailability, and patient-centric advantages. Various manufacturing techniques, such as solvent casting, hot melt extrusion, and 3D printing, were explored for their impact on OTF formulation. Challenges, including stability issues and taste masking complexities, were identified. Recent innovations, such as nanotechnology integration, personalized medicine applications, and the use of digital health platforms, showcase the ongoing efforts to overcome these challenges. Oral thin film technology stands at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation, offering a patient-friendly and adaptable drug delivery system. As evidenced by recent developments, the integration of advanced technologies, personalized medicine approaches, and sustainable practices positions OTFs as a transformative force in the future of drug delivery. The exploration of these advancements and applications contributes to a deeper understanding of the potential impact of OTF technology on healthcare.