scholarly journals Requirements and Operational Guidelines for Secure and Sustainable Digital Phenotyping: Design and Development Study

10.2196/20996 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. e20996
Author(s):  
Raj R Jagesar ◽  
Jacob A Vorstman ◽  
Martien J Kas
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Platform As A Service ◽  
Privacy Law ◽  
Sustainable Operation ◽  
Digital Phenotyping ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Behavioral Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Platform

Background Digital phenotyping, the measurement of human behavioral phenotypes using personal devices, is rapidly gaining popularity. Novel initiatives, ranging from software prototypes to user-ready research platforms, are innovating the field of biomedical research and health care apps. One example is the BEHAPP project, which offers a fully managed digital phenotyping platform as a service. The innovative potential of digital phenotyping strategies resides among others in their capacity to objectively capture measurable and quantitative components of human behavior, such as diurnal rhythm, movement patterns, and communication, in a real-world setting. The rapid development of this field underscores the importance of reliability and safety of the platforms on which these novel tools are operated. Large-scale studies and regulated research spaces (eg, the pharmaceutical industry) have strict requirements for the software-based solutions they use. Security and sustainability are key to ensuring continuity and trust. However, the majority of behavioral monitoring initiatives have not originated primarily in these regulated research spaces, which may be why these components have been somewhat overlooked, impeding the further development and implementation of such platforms in a secure and sustainable way. Objective This study aims to provide a primer on the requirements and operational guidelines for the development and operation of a secure behavioral monitoring platform. Methods We draw from disciplines such as privacy law, information, and computer science to identify a set of requirements and operational guidelines focused on security and sustainability. Taken together, the requirements and guidelines form the foundation of the design and implementation of the BEHAPP behavioral monitoring platform. Results We present the base BEHAPP data collection and analysis flow and explain how the various concepts from security and sustainability are addressed in the design. Conclusions Digital phenotyping initiatives are steadily maturing. This study helps the field and surrounding stakeholders to reflect upon and progress toward secure and sustainable operation of digital phenotyping–driven research.

scholarly journals Requirements and Operational Guidelines for Secure and Sustainable Digital Phenotyping: Design and Development Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj R Jagesar ◽  
Jacob A Vorstman ◽  
Martien J Kas
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Platform As A Service ◽  
Privacy Law ◽  
Sustainable Operation ◽  
Digital Phenotyping ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Behavioral Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Platform

BACKGROUND Digital phenotyping, the measurement of human behavioral phenotypes using personal devices, is rapidly gaining popularity. Novel initiatives, ranging from software prototypes to user-ready research platforms, are innovating the field of biomedical research and health care apps. One example is the BEHAPP project, which offers a fully managed digital phenotyping platform as a service. The innovative potential of digital phenotyping strategies resides among others in their capacity to objectively capture measurable and quantitative components of human behavior, such as diurnal rhythm, movement patterns, and communication, in a real-world setting. The rapid development of this field underscores the importance of reliability and safety of the platforms on which these novel tools are operated. Large-scale studies and regulated research spaces (eg, the pharmaceutical industry) have strict requirements for the software-based solutions they use. Security and sustainability are key to ensuring continuity and trust. However, the majority of behavioral monitoring initiatives have not originated primarily in these regulated research spaces, which may be why these components have been somewhat overlooked, impeding the further development and implementation of such platforms in a secure and sustainable way. OBJECTIVE This study aims to provide a primer on the requirements and operational guidelines for the development and operation of a secure behavioral monitoring platform. METHODS We draw from disciplines such as privacy law, information, and computer science to identify a set of requirements and operational guidelines focused on security and sustainability. Taken together, the requirements and guidelines form the foundation of the design and implementation of the BEHAPP behavioral monitoring platform. RESULTS We present the base BEHAPP data collection and analysis flow and explain how the various concepts from security and sustainability are addressed in the design. CONCLUSIONS Digital phenotyping initiatives are steadily maturing. This study helps the field and surrounding stakeholders to reflect upon and progress toward secure and sustainable operation of digital phenotyping–driven research.

scholarly journals BANK PROJECT FINANCING IN THE CONDITIONS OF MACROECONOMIC INSTABILITY IN UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
pp. 126-138
Author(s):  
Nazar DEMCHYSHAK ◽  
Oksana SHCHUREVYCH ◽  
Olha HEORHIIEVSKA
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Project Financing ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Long Period ◽  
The World ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Further Development

Introduction. Banking project investments as one of the important factors of economic development of any country should be investigated. Despite the relative novelty of project financing in Ukraine, it should be studied because this process has been widely used for a long period in the world, which is confirmed by the implementation of large-scale projects. The purpose of the article is the implementation of a comparative analysis of bank project financing in Ukraine and the world during the pre-crisis macroeconomic situation, as well as the development of appropriate proposals for further development of the mentioned investments. Results. It substantiated the promotion project financing would be impossible in the conditions of the predominance of the short-term loans and the unwillingness of banking institutions to participate in the financing of infrastructure and investment projects. The factors hindering the development of bank project financing in Ukraine were determined. Significant potential for the rapid development of project financing has been fully confirmed by the corresponding market demand. However, for the development of project financing in Ukraine it is necessary to realistically and in detail assess the viability and profitability of projects. Also, the most effective leverage can and should be appropriate changes in the legislation that might give the guarantee bilateral protection of investors and creditors, as well as describe the approaches to the formation of a simplified mechanism for this type of financing.

The Role of Social Networking in Civilizational Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 1193-1217
Author(s):  
Andrew Targowski
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
World Government ◽  
Electronic Culture ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

This study defines the nature, scope, pace, and consequences of the rapid development of social networking in the 21st century. The impact of INFOCO systems upon civilizational development is investigated and predicted for the future. Such concepts as Global Virtual Society, Global Virtual Nation, Virtual Nation, Virtual Users, National Virtual Citizens, and Global Virtual Citizens are defined. Their electronic culture is defined, too. Finally some recommendations for further research are provided. In particular, the question of whether the concept of one world government is good or bad for mankind should be answered soon, in order to properly steer the further development of large-scale social networks.

Antarctica and environmental change: closing remarks

1992 ◽  
Vol 338 (1285) ◽  
pp. 329-334
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Numerical Modelling ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Polar Regions ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Improved Technology ◽  
The Antarctic

The purpose of this contribution is to summarize the papers and discussions, to bring out the highlights, and to focus on outstanding problems and uncertainties. Sixteen years ago Sir Vivian Fuchs and I organized a similar meeting on research in the Antarctic. Since then there has been an explosion of interest in all branches of environm ental science in this region. There have been major advances in theory, and improved technology made possible by the rapid development of electronics has made data collection and analysis easier; but above all the difference between the two meetings is in the development of large-scale numerical modelling as a tool. Also there has been an increasing realization of the value of comparisons between the two polar regions, which is brought out by the contributions to this meeting. The meeting has been distinguished by the quality of the science, the clarity of exposition and excellent visual presentations. It is also striking how much crossfertilization between disciplines has occurred

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of Large-Scale Public Building Energy Consumption Monitoring Platform Based on BP Neural Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xiancheng Liu ◽  
Congxiang Tian
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Bp Neural Network ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
Fast Training ◽  
Simulation Calculation ◽  
Monitoring Platform

With the rapid development of network technology, people are increasingly dependent on the internet. When BP neural network (BNN) performs simulation calculation, it has the advantages of fast training speed, high accuracy, and strong robustness and is widely used in large-scale public (LSP) building energy consumption (BEC) monitoring platforms (LPB). Therefore, the purpose of this paper to study the energy consumption monitoring platform of large public (LP) buildings is to better monitor the energy consumption of public buildings, so as to supplement or remedy at any time. This article mainly uses the data analysis method and the experimental method to carry on the relevant research and the system test to the BNN. The experimental results show that the monitoring system (MS) platform designed in this paper has real-time performance, and its time consumption is between 2 s and 3 s, and the data accords with theory and reality.

The Role of Social Networking in Civilizational Development

2012 ◽  
pp. 226-251
Author(s):  
Andrew Targowski
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
World Government ◽  
Electronic Culture ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

This study defines the nature, scope, pace, and consequences of the rapid development of social networking in the 21st century. The impact of INFOCO systems upon civilizational development is investigated and predicted for the future. Such concepts as Global Virtual Society, Global Virtual Nation, Virtual Nation, Virtual Users, National Virtual Citizens, and Global Virtual Citizens are defined. Their electronic culture is defined, too. Finally some recommendations for further research are provided. In particular, the question of whether the concept of one world government is good or bad for mankind should be answered soon, in order to properly steer the further development of large-scale social networks.

Retail and shopping behavior in small towns in Slovakia (example study of Zlaté Moravce town)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslava Trembošová ◽  
Alena Dubcová ◽  
Natália Horná
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Shopping Behavior ◽  
Shopping Malls ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Communication Lines ◽  
The City ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Parking Facilities

In the past 15 years we have been involved in the rapid development of retail in Slovakia. Its globalization trends, materialized in shopping malls, often built on a 'green field' along major communication lines, have had a significant impact on commercial suburbanization. The “pulling” of large-scale retail centers on the outskirts of the city significantly affects the state and further development in the central part of the city, with frequent consequences (deadening) of traditional retail zones, many times leading to their disappearance. The new shopping zones change the mode of the time fund and the adopted daily cycles of shopping life for both urban and rural populations and promote consumerism. A number of elements adapt to this phenomenon, e.g. transport networks and parking facilities, opening hours of shops, monitoring the convenience of purchases through prices in leaflets between the traditional and new zone, synergy of non-commercial services, spending leisure time. Nowadays we are witnessing the penetration of foreign retail companies into the medium-sized to small towns of Slovakia and its changes in concentration, integration and internationalization. The aim of the paper is a brief description of the retail network in the typically small Slovak town of Zlaté Moravce. The next section presents the results of a survey of consumer buying behavior and evaluation of its conclusions.

scholarly journals High-Rate Transition Metal-based Cathode Materials for Battery-Supercapacitor Hybrid Devices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Wang ◽  
Zehao Song ◽  
Pei Shi ◽  
Lin Lv ◽  
Houzhao Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Specific Power ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Electrochemical Devices ◽  
Hybrid Devices ◽  
Scale Grid

With the rapid development of portable electronic devices, electric vehicles and large-scale grid energy storage devices, it needs to reinforce specific energy and specific power of related electrochemical devices meeting...

scholarly journals High-Throughput Phenotyping Methods for Breeding Drought-Tolerant Crops

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 8266
Author(s):  
Minsu Kim ◽  
Chaewon Lee ◽  
Subin Hong ◽  
Song Lim Kim ◽  
Jeong-Ho Baek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
High Throughput ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Plant Traits ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Phenotypic Data ◽  
Agricultural Technologies ◽  
High Throughput Phenotyping

Drought is a main factor limiting crop yields. Modern agricultural technologies such as irrigation systems, ground mulching, and rainwater storage can prevent drought, but these are only temporary solutions. Understanding the physiological, biochemical, and molecular reactions of plants to drought stress is therefore urgent. The recent rapid development of genomics tools has led to an increasing interest in phenomics, i.e., the study of phenotypic plant traits. Among phenomic strategies, high-throughput phenotyping (HTP) is attracting increasing attention as a way to address the bottlenecks of genomic and phenomic studies. HTP provides researchers a non-destructive and non-invasive method yet accurate in analyzing large-scale phenotypic data. This review describes plant responses to drought stress and introduces HTP methods that can detect changes in plant phenotypes in response to drought.

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