Use Of Advanced Technologies Research Articles

Navigating the Mauritian Creative Landscape: Insights into Collective Management Organization of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights in Mauritius

A thorough analysis of collective management organisations (CMOs) in the unique sociocultural and economic context of Mauritius is presented in this article. By employing a comprehensive methodology that encompasses various case studies and qualitative research techniques like interviews and organisational document analysis, it provides significant understanding of the roles, challenges, and impacts of CMOs in directing and balancing creativity in the Mauritius setting. This study sheds light on the complexities and opportunities present in collective management within Mauritius’ dynamic creative sectors through an examination of operational processes, legislative frameworks, and the socio-economic contributions of CMOs. Minimal election attendance, numerous complaints and conflicts, poor enforcement of intellectual property rights, operational inefficiencies, minimal stakeholder involvement, and poor market dynamics are some of the particular challenges that CMOs in Mauritius confront. The modernisation of the legislative framework, the use of technological advancements, capacity building, income stream diversification, public awareness and advocacy campaigns, and the potential for African and regional unity are some of the special opportunities that CMOs have in Mauritius. This paper offers crucial insights for decision-makers, interested parties, and scholars who want to improve the sustainability and efficacy of collective management techniques, with the ultimate goal of promoting an atmosphere that encourages innovation, creativity, and the fair sharing of intellectual property rights in Mauritius.

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Occupational Therapy for Post-Stroke Adults: A Systematic Review.

Background: In recent years, there has been a growing use of technological advancements to enhance the rehabilitation of individuals who have suffered from cerebrovascular accidents. Virtual reality rehabilitation programs enable patients to engage in a customized therapy program while interacting with a computer-generated environment. Therefore, our goal was to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality in occupational therapy for people's rehabilitation after a cerebrovascular accident. Methods: We systematically searched databases (Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct) for randomized controlled trials published within the last 10 years. Studies involving adult stroke survivors undergoing virtual reality-based interventions aimed at improving upper-extremity motor function were included. The quality assessment followed PRISMA guidelines, with the risk of bias assessed using the Cochrane tool (version 6.4) and methodological quality evaluated using GRADEpro. Results: We selected sixteen studies that met the main criteria for the implementation of virtual reality technology. The interventions described in the articles focused mainly on the upper extremities and their fine motor skills. Conclusions: When used in conventional treatments to improve people's motor and cognitive functions after a cerebrovascular accident, virtual reality emerges as a beneficial tool. Additionally, virtual reality encourages adherence to the interventional process of rehabilitation through occupational therapy.

Technology Adoption for NGO Management: a Case Study of Atma Foundation

Mammoth leaps in technology in recent years have revolutionized industry like never before, leading to what is referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. The digital transformation of the world has lent new scope to automation, collaboration and man-machine interfaces. According to Haleem et al. (2023)1, Management 4.0 increases efficiency and reduces human error in management processes, through the use of technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, Robotics etc. In this background, it is relevant to study how Non-Governmental Organisations are adapting, and how well they are poised to harness the possibilities of management 4.0. In India, new regulations by the Government have brought the onus on Non-Governmental Organisations to streamline their management especially with regard to financial transactions, compliance, monitoring etc. This increases the relevance of digital transformation for NGOs in India, and a study on its possibilities and challenges will help NGOs prepare a sustainable roadmap. This paper uses the single case study method to explore how the technological advancements of industry 4.0 are playing out for Non-Governmental Organisations. According to Gilgun, (1994)2 and Takahashi & Araujo, (2019)3 when it is required to do an intensive study of a phenomenon with the aim of understanding its various aspects and repercussions, a single case study method is a useful tool. The organisation chosen here as the ‘case’ is ATMA Foundation, a non-profit voluntary organisation with 17 years’ history, working on different verticals, and hence having a wide scope for adopting better management systems. The methodology used here consists of interviews, observation and review of organisational documents. A checklist of digital tools commonly used by NGOs was prepared, and it was found that ATMA Foundation already uses or is exploring the use of more than 75% of these. The leadership team also expressed their willingness to adopt new technology. The organisational processes were reviewed and a general framework of management needs was prepared. After consultation with experts in digital technologies, the researcher identified new tools which would greatly enhance the efficiency of the organisation. It was found that the organisation is currently making good use of many tools like MS office, cloud storage, emails, Zoom, Google meet, WhatsApp, Tally Prime, Systools and OneDrive. Some of the new and/or AI powered tools identified as suitable for this organisation include Zoho Creator, Zoho CRM, Zoho Projects, Workday, Big Data, MS Office with copilot, Open AI, Bing and Bard. Challenges identified include initial cost, upskilling of employees, realigning management processes and ethical issues. Solutions to overcome these barriers ranged from software donations and pro-bono consultations to conducting change management sessions for leaders and employees. The study concluded that even small NGOs had huge potential to harness technology for Management 4.0, and the challenges involved could be overcome with foresight and planning.

Remediation of arsenic and fluoride from groundwater: a critical review on bioadsorption, mechanism, future application, and challenges for water purification.

In the past few decades, the excessive and inadequate use of technological advances has led to groundwater contamination, mainly caused by organic and inorganic pollutants, which are highly harmful to human health, agriculture, water bodies, and aquaculture. Among all toxic pollutants, As and F- play a significant role in groundwater contamination due to their excellent reactivity with other elements. To mitigate the prevalence of arsenic and fluoride within the water system, the use of biochar gives an attractive strategy for removing them mainly because of the substantial surface area, pore size, pH, aromatic structure, and functional groups inherent in biochar, which are primarily dependent upon its raw material and pyrolysis temperature. Researcher develops different methods like physiochemical and electrochemical for treating arsenic and fluoride contamination. Among all removal methods, bioadsorption using agricultural waste residues shows effective/feasible removal of As and F- due to its low cost, ecofriendly nature, readily available, and efficient reuse compared with several other harmful synthetic materials that demand costly design specifications. This study discusses current developments in bioadsorption methods for As and F- that use agricultural-based biomaterials and describes the prevailing state of arsenic and fluoride removal strategies that use biomaterials precisely.

Information and analytical support for economic evaluation and digital indication of innovative development of a developer enterprise in construction

In the conditions of functioning of construction enterprises, the importance of relations between the development of a construction and investment project and its stakeholders (stakeholders), which influence various aspects of project activities in order to make a profit, is growing. Reducing the effectiveness of interaction between construction developers and their partners, such as customers, contractors, design organizations, competitors and public organizations, requires the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for the implementation of a stakeholder-oriented strategy for managing construction enterprises. This strategy includes the organization of financing and implementation of a real estate development project, ta king into account the constraints and with the aim of obtaining commercial benefits. In today's world, construction development is a n area that is constantly being influenced by innovative technologies and strategies. The economic development of a country is determined by the efficiency of construction enterprises, which are an important indicator of the status and trends of the internal and external economic environment. The article explores innovative directions aimed at updating business processes and organizational structures of enterprises in the field of construction development. By analyzing and systematizing modern approaches to management and the use of advanced technologies, the article considers such innovative areas as the introduction of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) system, the use of intelligent management systems, the development of digital platforms, and others. Coverage of these areas will allow to provide an economic assessment and determine the criteria for qualimetric and factor analysis of indicators of innovative development of enterprises in the construction industry and their impact on the efficiency of business processes and competitiveness of enterprises. The economic assessment of innovative development in the development system is an important tool for enterprises seeking to achieve sustainable growth and success. Innovations have become a key success factor in the modern economy, especially in the field of construction and real estate development. Ukraine, as a country with active construction activity, has a great potential for innovative changes in this sector. However, for the effective implementation of innovations in the activities of construction enterprises, a deep economic assessment and economic and managerial analysis are required. This article serves as a source for studying and understanding innovative trends in construction development and considers the possibilities of their implementation to improve the efficiency of management and economic diagnostics and digital administration of directive indicators for assessing the innovative development of a construction developer enterprise.

Impact of fintech on the Pakistani banking sector

In the early stages, Fintech was introduced in the banking sector in Pakistan, and it enhanced banking activities from traditional to digital. Fintech is the fusion of two terminologies, Finance and Technology. It includes the use of technological advancement to deliver financial products and services to people. This research aims to investigate and analyze the impact of Fintech adoption on the competitiveness and performance of the Pakistani banking sector. The research is based on quantitative methods and analyzed using SPSS software; we used the convenience sampling method to collect responses from 90 participants. This study uses a regression analysis model as a benchmark to analyze the data received from the questionnaire. The results suggest that Fintech adoption had a significant positive impact on the competitiveness and performance of the Pakistani banking sector. Adopting Fintech properly and lining up with technology can also improve the performance of a bank. This study allows for a more in-depth understanding of the impact of FinTech on banks.

Using navigation in cases requiring upper cervical instrumentation in clinics without intraoperative imaging technology

Upper cervical spine surgery which requires instrumentation is a highly complicated procedure, both due to the presence of critical structures in the region and variable pedicle anatomy. Despite the widespread use of technological advances as intraoperative imaging and navigation technologies aimed at preventing screw malposition and injuries to the critical neural and vascular structures, there are only a few clinics capable of employing those technologies. In clinics lacking intraoperative imaging facilities that assist in the instrumentation of the upper cervical spine, navigation technology can be employed in both posterior and anterior approaches with the assistance of the technique described in this manuscript. This approach will not only decrease complication rates compared with the freehand method, but also considerably lower radiation exposure for both the patient and surgical team.

Pemanfaatan Aplikasi dan Software Digital terhadap Kebutuhan Evaluasi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam

As a society that lives in the era of technology, of course, we must be able to make good use of the presence of these technological advances, especially in educational institutions. This is also inseparable from the role of a teacher who is also required to be able to utilize all the presence of technology well. Starting from the learning process to the evaluation of learning. Seeing from the number of software that can be used for the learning process and evaluation materials, the author considers it necessary to describe what software can be used for learning evaluation in the current era. The method in this study uses a qualitative approach with library research methods. The purpose of making this article is to find out how to use applications or software in learning evaluations consisting of Quiziiz, Google forms and Kahoot. The result of this research is how we utilize applications and software in educational institutions starting from learning, administration, and evaluation of learning which is actually a must for all of us because at this time we are already in an era where everything has used technology. Not only that, for students in today's era, it can be said that he has known the name of technology from an early age. For example, in kindergarten educational institutions that currently have a lot of use of technological advances.

ANALISIS INOVASI MELALUI KEMAJUAN TEKNOLOGI PADA PRODUKSI DAN PEMASARAN BATIK DI KECAMATAN DANAU TELUK KOTA JAMBI

Technological advances have had a great impact on the development of production and product marketing innovation. The purpose of this study is to analyze how much technological advances have had an impact on product production and marketing innovation in 4 batik entrepreneurs, Danau Teluk District, Jambi City. The research method used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through observations and interviews with batik producers, batik traders and visitors to the batik market in Danau Teluk District of Jambi City. The results showed that technological advances have had a major impact on the innovation of production and marketing of the products of 4 batik entrepreneurs in Danau Teluk District, Jambi City. Production innovation through the use of technological advances opens up new opportunities for batik makers to quickly create various motifs, designs and be more efficient and effective. Meanwhile, marketing innovations through the use of the internet and social media have allowed batik entrepreneurs to reach a wider market, making it easier for consumers to shop online. Technological innovation has had a positive impact, but efforts are still needed to develop innovation through technological advances in the production and marketing of products of 4 batik entrepreneurs in Lake Teluk District, Jambi City, the development of innovation through technological advances in the production and marketing of batik products constrained by the strength of capital, human resources and knowledge of technological advances.

INVESTIGATING NON-ENGLISH MAJORED STUDENTS' SELF-PERCEPTIONS OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT

The rapid social development taking place in the last decades has been inextricably linked with the evolution of technology, which has had profound impacts on various sectors and services, especially education. The incorporation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) into daily pedagogical practices has emerged as a viable solution for innovating the educational system. In this context, a quantitative study was conducted to explore how non-English majors self-perceived their English-speaking proficiency and utilized technological tools for self-development. The study surveyed 1,036 out of 3,991 (27%) second-year students who were not English majors and were attending a public university in Vietnam. The data collection and analysis revealed that while the participants had positive self-perceptions towards English learning, they also acknowledged areas that need improvements in their English-speaking skill. The study also indicated that certain educational technological tools have been used by the participants to improve their English-speaking proficiency. The findings of the study underscored the importance of incorporating technological tools into language learning to promote more engagement and opportunities for practice. Additionally, the study emphasized the crucial role of teachers in promoting the use of technological advancements in various language learning environments.

Customer management in B2B markets in the context of digitalization

The article is devoted to the problem of improving customer management in B2B markets in the context of digitalization. By analyzing the literature on the issues under study, the authors identified the main factors contributing to the transition from managing key customers to managing all the company’s customers in order to identify prospective customers, their development and strengthening relationships. Customer management based on the initial segmentation of customers, and then interaction with them in accordance with their position lead to a significant improvement in productivity. The analysis of foreign studies, as well as the survey conducted within the framework of this study, made it possible to justify the need to use modern strategies for managing key clients and marketing managing. The article identifies and systematizes the factors contributing to the effective implementation of strategies for managing key clients and marketing in the practical activities of modern companies, and also a questionnaire has been developed. The analysis of the research, in turn, revealed promising areas in the management of all the company’s clients, such as the gradual introduction of digital marketing methods, the use of technological advances (artificial intelligence and cloud computing), the provision of more personalized experience, the creation of scalable strategies, the development and implementation of domestic digital platforms for managing all the company’s clients.

The human body from a biotechnological perspective in art contexts: active space of experimentation in constant transformation

Over the last three decades, the rise of new conceptualizations around the human body in connection with technology and machines has led to the development of new art practices in parallel with technological advances in the fields of biology, medicine and computing. This paper examines the human body in art contexts where biotechnology plays a relevant role in the generation of new conceptualizations around the human body topic. Thus, re-contextualized in social and cultural spheres and technical terms, the body will become redesigned, revamped, or augmented through the use of technological advances ranging from plastic surgery to robotic prosthetics. The human body is our vehicle of direct interaction with the environment. Its modification, alteration or expansion implies a redefinition of the existing limits between our corporality and the environment itself. Not only in the physical sense, but metaphysical and social. Hence, the introduced artists and strategies blur these limits and establish new relations through the body as a physical and social entity. In the search of new boundaries far beyond socio-cultural and natural limitations, they will reach new social, perceptual and conceptual statuses, far beyond aesthetic practices, focusing on the generation of political and social debates.

Sistem Informasi Pengolahan Data Siswa di SMA Informatika Ciamis Menggunakan Microsoft Visual Basic

In order to face the era of globalization, science and technology are developing rapidly, this must also be supported by qualified human resources (HR). With these quality human resources, an institution or company can make good use of technological advances, especially in the field of computers. In educational activities it is also necessary to have a computerized system for various purposes. especially in the management of student data. In SMA INFORMATIKA KABUPATEN CIAMIS, student data processing is still written directly into the main book because there is no application program that can process student data. To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the authors make a simple application to facilitate jobs related to processing student data. Information system for processing student data will be made using Visual Basic programming and using Microsoft Access as the database. The results of this study are in the form of a student data processing information system that can help overcome problems in searching student data and student data reports.

Exploring Cybercrime: An Emerging Phenomenon and Associated Challenges in Africa

This study traces the emergence, highlights the trends, strategies and associated challenges of policing cybercrime in Africa. The researcher also displayed the evolving complexities and escalations of related criminal activities. This qualitative study employed a non-empirical research design: Systematic review methodology to analyse grey literature and primary research studies peer-reviewed and published, restricted from 2002-2021, with non-sequential preference adoption considered. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and Critical Appraisal Skill Programme (CASP) were employed to ensure the trustworthiness of the findings of this study based on reviewed conventional and seminal literature studies on this subject. This study revealed that for a long time in Africa, this crime existed and remains uncoded; however, relevant stakeholders paid limited attention in terms of offering strategies to effectively prevent, combat and investigate this crime, while the documented nature, effects and effects were at maximum scale. Moreover, the associated challenges for policing cybercrime in Africa are currently uncontrollable, as this crime is presently rising beyond unacceptable levels in the cited African countries. The opportunistic organised criminal networks are taking advantage of these existing loopholes. This study concludes and recommends that African countries should realise the importance of efficiently responding to this scourge in the affected countries, the envisaged strategies should be geared towards the African landscape, within a larger global context, while strongly introducing the use of technological advances and improvements, among others. This can aid in the correct usage of computers; staging of the database system; proper facilitation of cybercrime trends; and, surveillance, to eradicate increasing incidences of this crime in African countries. The relevant stakeholders should have access to, and share, information, irrespective of African geographical locations.

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS USED IN ADULT EDUCATION

This article argues that as technology continues to evolve, it is critical for language teachers and institutions to stay abreast of the latest developments and leverage their opportunities to create inclusive, dynamic, and learner-centered language learning experiences for older adults. importance is said. It was also suggested that language teaching can be further improved through the use of technological advances, which will ensure that older students can fully enjoy the benefits and opportunities offered by technology in their language learning journeys.

Practitioner perspectives on the use of the experience sampling software in counseling and clinical psychology

ABSTRACT Facilitating the uptake and making better use of technological advances will be pivotal for counseling and clinical psychology to respond to the rising call for more community-based and person-centred care. While the Experience Sampling Method (ESM), a structured self-report digital diary, could help facilitate this transition, it is currently unclear how practitioners envision using ESM in clinical practice. Therefore, we organised focus groups with 36 mental health practitioners (Mage = 39.37, SDage = 12.18, 58.33% female) across Flanders (Belgium). Four broad topics were discussed: (1) how to use ESM, (2) how to visualise clinically relevant information, (3) the software requirements thereof, and (4) barriers and facilitators for implementing ESM in clinical practice. Thematic analysis was conducted and Cohen's Kappa was calculated (κ = .79). Different clinical applications emerged, such as screening, evaluating the effectiveness of therapy, and elucidating determinants of mental health problems in daily life. However, practitioners also expressed difficulty determining how to visualise ESM data, and novel features for use emerged (e.g. integration with electronic health records). Various barriers (e.g. lack of best-practice guidelines) and facilitators (e.g. simplicity) were identified, with the implications of these findings for future clinical implementation studies discussed.

Social Networks and Language Applications, Other Means of Learning? Students of English at Tlemcen University

In recent times, at the turn of the 21st century, there have been significant developments in the use of technological advances for teaching languages. Following the use of traditional language laboratories, and then the emergence of computer-assisted forms of language teaching, language-oriented social networks such as YouTube and Facebook and other types of language applications have been used for that purpose, particularly in teaching English. Learners’ attitudes are aroused in significantly different ways compared to feelings about traditional forms of language teaching, including learner-centered approaches. One aim of this paper is to elicit learners’ interest in Internet use and to consider the degree to which social media and language applications enhance in-class formal learning. This study brings forth learners’ digital experience in the use of social media and we argue that it will raise awareness as to the importance of these media in improving their language skills. We thus attempt to explore the extent to which language learners benefit from their out-of-class Internet use. A small-scale survey, based on an online questionnaire addressed to Algerian students of English at Tlemcen University, reveals increasing interest in using such applications and social networks outside the class and their positive attitudes towards English in virtual spaces, particularly when having the possibility of discussing with native speakers. The results also show that communicating with others allows them to share intercultural aspects and mutual understanding. Indeed, respondents’ positive attitudes towards mixed-culture conversation are attention-grabbing and significantly encouraging. However, it is believed that such informal, non-systematic methods of teaching/ learning a foreign language can only complement formal teaching in class with non-virtual teachers.

A Descriptive Analysis of Lively Accounting Acceptance from the View of Accounting Education: The Integration of Academic Flashcards and Augmented Reality Technology

Due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the use of technological advancement is increasingly becoming a great determinant in education which demands accounting educators to consistently establish new innovative teaching and learning methods. Accounting education seeks to develop concepts, rules and theories for solving accounting problems. However, teaching accounting in accounting education is not an easy task. Students ordinarily encounter the complexities of not just understanding the technical mechanisms, but also to apply the terminology and fundamentals of accounting. The main objective of this study is to develop primary results on the practicality of the main features of Lively Accounting which integrates flashcards with augmented reality application and to identify other expanded TAM variables towards technology acceptance of Lively Accounting. Reminiscing and understanding accounting theories is the main issue experienced by students. Therefore, Lively Accounting as a flexible educational tool creates a different style of experience where users can learn both offline and online. Descriptive approach was used in this present study. For data collection, questionnaires were distributed through an online platform and an illustrative video about Lively Accounting was disseminated to accounting students in UiTM Tapah. The major findings of this study discovered that the main attributes of Lively Accounting do satisfy the needs and preferences of students as it enhances students’ knowledge and understanding for the related course. The acceptance of Lively Accounting is believed to be contributed initially by the constructs of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment and attitude toward use. It seems that students with a pleasant feeling about the usefulness of technology will be motivated to use and accept this new learning experience. Due to the demand for an innovative accounting learning tool, Lively Accounting is considered as one of the recommended methods especially in accounting education. Future research should consider the effect of augmented reality applications on students' learning effectiveness to give better insight for educators to use appropriate learning styles and strategies.

Adoption of Novel Technologies to Boost Precision Agriculture (BPA) using Internet of Things (IOT)

Precision Farming (PF) or Precision Agriculture (PA) is a management of farming that uses modern technology to ensure that the soil gets what it needs to remain crop healthy for producing good productivity. Precision agriculture uses various ICT technologies such as Sensors, Actuators, GIS software, GPS, Variable Rate Technology, Robotics, Drone and other aerial imagery. Agriculture is important to our country’s economic structure since it provides food, raw resources, and job opportunities to a big portion of the people. Previously farmers use the traditional approaches to cultivate the crops like without use of technological advancement for cultivating the crops, that reduces the farmers yield and profit. Now a day the farmers are coming forward to convert their farms from conventional approach to smart approach by using modern technologies. By using modern technological equipments, the farmers can monitor the crop cultivation and reduce the wastage of excess amount of input to the farms. With the help of drones we can know the status of the growth and condition of the crop which is cultivated in the farm filed, it reduces the human interventions. This paper discusses about the modern technologies based on Precision methodology, components involves in IOT with sensors, field in which the Precision farming is applied, where the Internet of Things used by precision agriculture and difficulties faced by farmers.

Development And Impact Of Financial Technology (Fintech) On The Islamic Financial Industry Perumda BPR Majalengka

The purpose of this study was to examine how the development and impact of Fintech on the Islamic finance industry in Majalengka. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method and combines two types of research, namely field research and library research. Field research by collecting information from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Majalengka, and from the Islamic Finance industry, namely Perumda BPR Majalengka. Along with the development of technology, the financial industry is also growing with the emergence of Fintech (financial technology). Fintech is one of the innovations in the financial sector that refers to modern technology. The development of Fintech so that Sharia-based Fintech appears and facilitates customers will certainly affect the formal Islamic finance industry such as Islamic Banks, Sharia BPRS, BMTs and other formal Islamic finance industries where transactions in the formal Islamic finance industry still use physical transactions. in transactions and have not made much use of technological advances that are growing. This will make the formal financial industry less effective because it costs more and takes more time. If the Islamic finance industry is not able to innovate and utilize technology, it will be left far behind by the Fintech-based financial industry which is developing very rapidly.