scholarly journals Engineering education at the age of digital transformation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okyay Kaynak
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
History Of ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
History Of Engineering ◽  
Cross Fertilization

<p>During the last two decades, profound technological</p><p>changes have taken place around us, supported by disruptive</p><p>advances, both on software and hardware sides. An amalgamation</p><p>of information, communication and AI is taking place, as well as</p><p>the cross-fertilization of a wide range of concepts, referred to as</p><p>the digital transformation. As a result of convergence</p><p>phenomenon, the boundaries between different disciplines are</p><p>eroding, necessitating a thorough discussion on what the</p><p>engineering education should be like in the future. In this paper,</p><p>after presenting a brief history of engineering education, the</p><p>recent paradigm changes are discussed, which essentially stress</p><p>that skills must prevail over degrees to deal with challenges posed</p><p>by the megatrends of the fourth industrial revolution.</p>

scholarly journals Engineering education at the age of digital transformation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okyay Kaynak
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
History Of ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
History Of Engineering ◽  
Cross Fertilization

<p>During the last two decades, profound technological</p><p>changes have taken place around us, supported by disruptive</p><p>advances, both on software and hardware sides. An amalgamation</p><p>of information, communication and AI is taking place, as well as</p><p>the cross-fertilization of a wide range of concepts, referred to as</p><p>the digital transformation. As a result of convergence</p><p>phenomenon, the boundaries between different disciplines are</p><p>eroding, necessitating a thorough discussion on what the</p><p>engineering education should be like in the future. In this paper,</p><p>after presenting a brief history of engineering education, the</p><p>recent paradigm changes are discussed, which essentially stress</p><p>that skills must prevail over degrees to deal with challenges posed</p><p>by the megatrends of the fourth industrial revolution.</p>

Desserts With Oasis—SkillGap Analysis Into Dubai’s Labour Intensive Market

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (11) ◽  
pp. 533-541
Author(s):  
Dr. Premila Koppalakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Scholarly Community ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The World ◽  
Basic Level ◽  
The Revolution

The world stands on the precarious edge of an innovative transformation that will on a very basic level modify the manner in which we live, work, and identify with each other. In its scale, degree, and unpredictability, the change will be not normal for anything mankind has encountered previously. We don't yet know exactly how it will unfurl, however one thing is clear: the reaction to it should be incorporated and exhaustive, including all partners of the worldwide nation, from the general population and private segments to the scholarly community and common society. It is The Fourth Industrial Revolution, the digital revolution. The digital revolution has opened way for many impacts. All of the emirates are experiencing the effects of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.” This revolution reflects the velocity, scope, and systems impact of a digital transformation that is changing economies, jobs, and work as it is currently known. Characteristics of the revolution include a fusion of technologies across the physical, digital, and biological spheres.

scholarly journals Excellence VS Relevance in Engineering Education in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-436
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Age ◽  
Human Endeavor ◽  
Common Term ◽  
The University

Engineering is crucial for economic development in developed and developing countries. With various changes taking place globally over the years, it has had influence on all aspect of human endeavor and we are now at a time of pervasive breakout of technologies known as the fourth industrial revolution. This study therefore conceptualizes excellence VS relevance in engineering education in the era of the fourth industrial revolution by first demystifying what the fourth industrial revolution is and then conceptualizing excellence and relevance in engineering education. Findings from the study revealed that Findings from the study revealed that the world is at a stage of massive changes and this requires solutions to these numerous changes. It was also found out that excellence and relevance are not new as it is a common term used across various spheres of human life especially within the university where excellence in research and learning is emphasized. The study recommended that STEM education should be encouraged across board so as to develop the skills necessary in the fourth industrial age and also effort should be made at intensifying action on adopting some of the technologies that are emerging in the fourth industrial revolution especially in the developing countries.

Digital transformation: “jobocolypse” or empowerment?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Hizir
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of digital transformation on jobs and to assess whether or not the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead to mass redundancies. The piece also looks at the role human resources (HR) departments will have to play in the implementation of, and response to, digital transformation within the workplace. Design/methodology/approach This paper combines research based on media articles, a parliamentary report and wider digital transformation industry research. The author looks to explain what digital transformation is, deconstruct misconceptions around digital transformation, assess the true evidence-based impact of digital transformation on jobs and advise HR departments on the impact of digital transformation within the workplace. Findings This piece finds that there remains a considerable degree of misunderstanding and many misconceptions around digital transformation and that while digital transformation will lead to the loss of some jobs, it will also lead to the change of existing ones and creation of new ones. Furthermore, this piece finds that HR departments will play a crucial role in the implementation of digital transformation, but that they too will need to pivot and adjust to new workplace realities as a result. Originality/value Many HR departments face confusion and misconceptions around the impact of digital transformation on the workforce, and there also remains concern among many employers that technology will replace their jobs. This piece seeks to dispel the myths and paint a clearer picture to both HR departments and employees around the impact of digital transformation.

Implications of Digital Transformation on the Strategy Development Process for Business Leaders

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-43
Author(s):  
Theunis Gert Pelser ◽  
Garth Gaffley
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Third Industrial Revolution

What the internet with its connectivity did to facilitate the third industrial revolution, cloud computing and artificial intelligence have done for the fourth industrial revolution. Technology is changing the world at an alarming rate, which includes products and services that require scale to manage the growing demands of an ever-changing and increasing population. Digital transformation is enabled through cloud technology where human comprehension cannot cope with the size and speed of data required to manage a business in the digital economy. Artificial intelligence and machine learning assist in activities to overcome human limitation, using algorithms to develop predictive and simulation models and scale to provide data for decision making. The technologies employed to run and execute these require skill and resource. The challenge for the modern-day CEO is that the use of technology and its demand in the digital economy of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is not fully understood by them due to their digital skill level and managing the generational skill sets in their structure.

Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Hanaa Abdulraheem Yamani ◽  
Waleed Tageldin Elsigini
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Definition Of

The current era is witnessing many changes on various levels. The information and communication revolutions are considered one of the important changes which has cast a shadow over how different institutions in society work via the phenomenon of digitization. As some of the most important institutions of society, industrial companies have been responding to this phenomenon of digital transformation to improve products and customer service while achieving a significant profitable return. This response by these institutions to the digital transformation has resulted in the emergence of the so-called fourth industrial revolution. In this context, this chapter reviews the definition of digital transformation as well as its dimensions, benefits, and obstacles. It also comments on the future of digital transformation and its relationship with industry. Ultimately it presents the fourth industrial revolution in terms of its definition, history, criteria, benefits, and the challenges it faces moving into the future.

Digitization in construction

BUILDER ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 266 (9) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Anna Tryfon-Bojarska ◽  
Ewelina Wińska
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Property Development ◽  
Innovative Project ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Impact

The fourth industrial revolution leads to a comprehensive digital transformation of enterprises. Its nine pillars also affect the construction industry. This article presents the impact of digital transformation on innovative projects which are implemented in the construction industry. It describes examples of digital innovations that are used in the life cycle of a property development undertaking, as well as examples and case studies of applied innovative project management models.

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