The Role of Technology Standardization in RFID Adoption

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
May Tajima
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
The United States ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Technology Standardization ◽  
Key Industry

In the United States (U.S.) retail industry, endorsement from an industry key figure spurred the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID), but this did not turn out to be the case within the pharmaceutical industry. In order to provide insight into adoption drivers that are specific to the pharmaceutical industry, this research develops a theoretical model of RFID adoption factors, in which: (i) technology standardization is the main driver; (ii) three aspects of RFID technology that need to be standardized are specified; (iii) special attention is given to the adoption behavior of late adopters, rather than the existing early adopters; and (iv) a specific context for the pharmaceutical industry is provided by taking into account the key industry characteristics. The model provides practical insight for dealing with some of the adoption challenges faced by the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.

scholarly journals The Role of Big Data Predictive Analytics and Radio Frequency Identification in the Pharmaceutical Industry

IEEE Access ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 9013-9021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Noman Shafique ◽  
Muhammad Mahboob Khurshid ◽  
Haji Rahman ◽  
Ashish Khanna ◽  
Deepak Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Frequency Identification

A comparative study of RFID adoption patterns in retail

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Narges Kasiri ◽  
G. Scott Erickson ◽  
Gerd Wolfram
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Slow Pace ◽  
The Us ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Current Stage ◽  
Over Time

Radio frequency identification (RFID) has been viewed as a promising technology for quite some time. Initially developed a couple of decades ago, the technology has been accompanied by predictions of imminent widespread adoption since its beginnings. A majority of retailers and other users are now using or planning to use the technology. This paper employs a combination of the technology-organization-environment (TOE) model and the 3-S (substitution, scale, structural) model to analyze the long journey of RFID adoption in retail. Top retail executives in the US and Europe were interviewed to investigate RFID adoption patterns based on differences in technological, organizational, and environmental circumstances. As the retail industry is moving into a post-adoption era, these results demonstrate the current stage of retail RFID adoption, identify factors playing important roles over time as motivators or impediments, and provide some insight into the slow pace of adoption.

scholarly journals Mitochondrial Function, Biology, and Role in Disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (12) ◽  
pp. 1960-1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Murphy ◽  
Hossein Ardehali ◽  
Robert S. Balaban ◽  
Fabio DiLisa ◽  
Gerald W. Dorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Mitochondrial Function ◽  
The United States ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Mitochondrial Defects ◽  
Exciting Time ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Novel Therapeutic

Cardiovascular disease is a major leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and elsewhere. Alterations in mitochondrial function are increasingly being recognized as a contributing factor in myocardial infarction and in patients presenting with cardiomyopathy. Recent understanding of the complex interaction of the mitochondria in regulating metabolism and cell death can provide novel insight and therapeutic targets. The purpose of this statement is to better define the potential role of mitochondria in the genesis of cardiovascular disease such as ischemia and heart failure. To accomplish this, we will define the key mitochondrial processes that play a role in cardiovascular disease that are potential targets for novel therapeutic interventions. This is an exciting time in mitochondrial research. The past decade has provided novel insight into the role of mitochondria function and their importance in complex diseases. This statement will define the key roles that mitochondria play in cardiovascular physiology and disease and provide insight into how mitochondrial defects can contribute to cardiovascular disease; it will also discuss potential biomarkers of mitochondrial disease and suggest potential novel therapeutic approaches.

Practicing DNPs’ Perceptions of the DNP

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamella Stoeckel ◽  
Cheryl Kruschke
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽  
Educational Preparation ◽  
Practice Nurses ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Insight Into

This qualitative key informant study examined the emerging role of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree to fill a gap in health care in the United States. Although the DNP degree was proposed to bring added value to the health care system, it is new with little research to confirm the assumption. This research addressed this need by phone interviews of 12 practicing DNPs in the United States. Questions asked of the participants focused on differences in role/practice as a DNP and challenges faced. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and responses coded for themes. Five broad categories with relational themes emerged from the data of DNPs perceptions of their practices. The categories included educational preparation, practice settings, role acceptance, leadership, and challenges. The results of this study provide insight into the perceptions of practicing DNPs experiencing adjustment to practice as a DNP. These perceptions aid other DNPs and educators in preparing advance practice nurses for the future.

The Role of Radio Frequency Identification in Modern Libraries

2015 ◽  
pp. 361-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Cost Information ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Information Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Global Operations

This chapter reveals the role of radio frequency identification (RFID) in modern libraries, thus demonstrating the theoretical and practical concept of RFID; the utilization of RFID in global operations; RFID perspectives in modern libraries (i.e., operating cost, information technology infrastructure cost, skilled RFID workers, access rate, patron policy, data security, barcode factor, and patron issues); the applications of RFID in modern libraries (i.e., data management, circulation, inventory, assistance in searching and orientation, data accuracy and reliability, theft prevention, utilization statistics for serials, and personal service); and the significance of RFID in modern libraries. RFID solutions can be utilized to reduce the operating costs through decreasing labor costs, enhancing automation, improving tracking and tracing, and preventing the loss of materials. Applying the RFID will significantly improve educational performance and gain sustainable competitive advantage in modern libraries.

Impact of RFID Technology on Health Care Organizations

2010 ◽  
pp. 1144-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Véronique Nabelsi ◽  
Florina Stefanescu
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Storage And Retrieval ◽  
Supply Chain Efficiency ◽  
Manufacturing Efficiency ◽  
Frequency Identification

RFID technologies represent a common standard for data storage and retrieval that could improve collaboration and data sharing between noncompeting organizations. With the advent of RFID (radio frequency identification), organizations have the opportunity to rethink how their organization will be. Unlike companies in the United States and Europe which are mandated by large retailers or government departments, most Taiwan companies are investing in RFID without pressure. The article explores the factor affecting radio frequency identification adoption applications in Taiwan. Its objective is to summarize the ways in which organizations are thinking about their possible uses in a wide variety of companies and industries. An empirical investigation (n=134) found seven factors affecting RFID adoption within Taiwan. They are operation efficiency, manufacturing efficiency and supply chain efficiency, organization context, investment cost, market environment, and technology characteristic. By providing insight into these important factors, this article can help further understanding of their role in the adoption and use of RFID. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.

The Invisible Hand Guiding Technology

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Nada K. Kakabadse ◽  
Andrew Kakabadse ◽  
Reeves Knyght ◽  
Linda Lee-Davies
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Invisible Hand ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Domestic Life ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Insight Into

This paper examines attitudes towards Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and explores the wider concerns of the ever increasing prospect of social tagging. Capturing vignettes and narratives from a sample of study participants, the paper highlights concerns about adopting RFID implements now and in the future. The views captured through qualitative methodology act as the platform for a wider argument concerning the human rights and privacy intrusion concerns over IT applications. Intended as an insight into the reality of technology impact, this paper lists a series of questions for leaders to consider over matters of human rights specifically concerning RFID adoption. The authors conclude that caution, naivety and fear are the underlying reasons for society accepting RFIDs without question and that RFIDs will be a part of everyday working and domestic life in the near future.

Intelligent sensor-based services success: the role of consumer characteristics and information

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 406-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Hwang ◽  
Linda Good
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intelligent Sensor ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Consumer Perspectives ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Post Hoc

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate the role of consumer characteristics and information in explaining their shopping intention regarding intelligent sensor-based services. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses scenario-based experiments with the US consumers, in the context of retailers offering radio frequency identification (RFID)-based services. A post-hoc focus group interview was conducted to gain indepth insights into the study findings. Findings – Consumers' optimistic attitude toward innovative technologies was highly influential to their shopping intention regardless of the information message valence. The role of discomfort toward innovative technologies is mixed. Contrary to the prediction, when consumers received negative information about RFID-based services, their prior knowledge of innovative technologies increased their shopping intention. Sub-dimensions of privacy concerns had differential impacts depending on the information content. Also, the negativity effect of information about RFID-based services was supported. Research limitations/implications – The results showed the important role of consumer characteristics and information together, in regard to consumers' intention to shop. The specific context, RFID-based services, has been rarely studied with consumer perspectives despite the prediction of increasing item-level adoption by retailers. Practical implications – Companies should understand their target consumers particularly regarding optimistic attitude toward and knowledge of innovative technology for improved consumers' reactions to intelligent sensor-based services like RFID. Originality/value – As one of the few empirical studies on intelligent sensor-based services, this study provides important insights into the roles of consumer traits and communication about intelligent sensor-based services with consumers, in order for companies to fully harness innovative service offerings.

scholarly journals Intersections between Law and Language: Disciplinary Concepts in Second Language Legal Literacy

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alissa J. Hartig
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Legal Literacy ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractInternational mobility among graduate students of law presents unique challenges for the teaching and learning of Legal English. Master of Laws (LL.M.) students, for example, often bring both prior legal training and professional experience from their home jurisdiction to their graduate studies abroad. Taking a closer look at the experience of these students as they engage with genres associated with another legal system provides insight into broader issues of intersections between language and content in English for Legal Purposes. This article draws on case studies of four LL.M students from China and Saudi Arabia, a civil law jurisdiction and an Islamic law jurisdiction, respectively, as they learn to read and write common law genres in the United States. Considering students’ experiences with these texts, the article outlines a potential framework for understanding the role of disciplinary concepts in second language legal literacy development. Specifically, the article elaborates a tentative taxonomy for disciplinary concepts that distinguishes between discourse-relevant concepts and discourse-structuring concepts in considering the interaction between language and content in ESP and CLIL for law.

Applications of RFID Technology and Smart Parts in Manufacturing

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Zhekun ◽  
Rajit Gadh ◽  
B. S. Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
Frequency Identification

Industrial and consumer applications of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are explored. The state-of-the-art and development in RFID technology is reviewed. A currently operative smart parts based manufacturing system is described which uses RFID as the key technology. The role of RFID in the emerging Wireless Internet Manufacturing field is highlighted.

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