scholarly journals The Impact of Information Technology on Industrial Automation – A Critical Evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Joshy George ◽  
Stanislaw Paul MAJ
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Industrial Automation ◽  
Technical Developments ◽  
The Impact

Information Technology (IT) now impacts on all aspects of modern society (personal, commercial and industrial). The advances in IT may broadly be categorized into the following subsets of technologies: integrated circuits, communications, software engineering and Graphical User Interfaces. In the context of Industrial Automation (IA) it can be seen that some communication protocols, for example Modbus which was first introduced in the 1970’s, has under gone numerous updates driven by IT developments with associated considerable improvements in performance and capability. By contrast some, for example HART which was first introduced in the 1980’s, whilst it has undergone revisions it does not fully utilize the capabilities that IT can provide. For higher level IA systems they can be divided into four generations which can each be associated with specific IT developments. The first generation IA system is based on simple Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) controllers and ruggedized microprocessor based Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). IA systems expanded in both complexity and scope through these generations to include Distributed Control Systems (DCS’s) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). The fifth generation of IA systems may be associated with IT developments both on and over the horizon that include: Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Internet of Things. Responses to these technologies include: General Electric (GE) Predix and Siemens MindSphere. Regardless of how IA is categorized there can be no doubt that IT is responsible for major technical developments – a process that is likely to continue. 

scholarly journals A Critical Analysis on the Impact of IT to the Overall Performance of Executive Secretaries in the Public Sector of Oman

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 464-500
Author(s):  
Maria Teresa Matriano
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
It Training ◽  
The Impact ◽  
It Skills

Information technology provides effectiveness of functioning and better productivity in the operations of an organization and public sector is not an exception. In the public sector of Oman, the use of information technology has made a specific role that has added to the quality and quantity of performance that has enriched the productivity of the public sector of Oman. The study here evaluates the impact of IT to the overall performance of executive secretaries in the public sector of Oman. There are different stages that are adopted by the researcher in order to attain the objectives. The study adopts data collection from 100 executive secretaries that are chosen from five of the public sectors to provide opinion regarding the topic of study. The research has presented a detailed literature review of the topic that clarifies the subject on which the topic is based and a critical evaluation of the gathered literature is also provided through the study. The study here adopts a descriptive research that is conducted through survey which is done through the prepared questionnaire distributed to the selected respondents. The opinion is presented through data analysis and the results are presented through the structure of chart and tables for easy identification of the opinion, views and suggestions from the participants that have added to the attainment of the objective. The main findings of this study suggest that the executive secretaries ought to be trained in IT skills and motivated to improve their innovation and their work performance. Besides the online IT training, this study recommended the improvement of the automation in the daily tasks of the executive secretaries in Oman.

scholarly journals Innovative Technologies for the Public Administration Transformation

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeriy Dovhan ◽  
Nataliia Hrushchynska ◽  
Olha Kudrina ◽  
Victoria Bozhkova ◽  
Tetiana Zaporozhets ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Transformation Processes

The purpose of this article is to analyze the processes of transformation of public administration systems through the use of innovative technologies to meet the needs of modern society and reduce the monopoly on management by the state authorities. From the standpoint of the inevitable impact dictated by current socio-economic conditions, the transformation processes are analyzed from the standpoint of economic expediency.The issues of the impact of innovative processes in the field of information technology on the traditional processes of public administration are considered. The prerequisites leading to the need for public administration transformation are described, and the main concepts and directions of this transformation are indicated.As a proposed innovative transformation technology, tools for digitalization of public administration are described, aimed at improving the quality of services provided, harmonizing relationships between public administration entities, as well as aimed at optimizing and redistributing powers from state to municipal authorities.

Electronic finance – recent developments

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 614-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishnan Dandapani
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technical Developments ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Security Costs ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of the Digital Age on e-finance in five key areas: payment systems, cloud computing in financial services, valuation metrics for multisided platforms, quantum trading, cyber security – costs, benefits and protection. Design/methodology/approach It is an exhaustive review of technical developments and corporate practices in the area of electronic finance. Findings Electronic finance is a dominating force changing business models and systems in financial services. New developments are creating newer valuation metrics, and reinforcing the costs and benefits of security systems. Research limitations/implications This review concludes by pointing out potential areas of advancement in the coming decades and the possible evolution of newer e-finance models based on developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) and its implications for managerial finance. Originality/value This is a review of the impact of electronic finance over the past two decades. Looking back electronic finance has significantly transformed the activities of corporations. Looking forward, financial managers have to watch for two important technical developments of AI and IoT and its potential impact on finance.

scholarly journals THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
YONG YIN ◽  
HONG ZENG ◽  
XIAOLEI ZHENG
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Management System ◽  
Electronic Computer ◽  
College Education ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Higher Vocational Education ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Electronic Computers ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. The development of a series of information trends, such as electronic computers derived from information technology, plays a positive role in modern society. Electronic computer has been widely applied in various fields, and it also plays an important role in polytechnic college education. It is not only applied in education and teaching, but also in the management system of the polytechnic college. This paper discusses and analyzes in detail the impact of informatization on the management system of polytechnic college and the impact of informatization on the informatization management of students' status files of polytechnic college.

scholarly journals The Impact of New Methods of Money Laundering on the Economy of the State

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 491
Author(s):  
Karlov R.G.
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Modern Information Technology ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Modern information technology society is based on daily use of computer technology, communication networks, mobile communication and other technical facilities. Information technology is widely used in modern society not only in the workplace, is has entered almost all spheres of human life. The article presents new methods of laundering of proceeds of crime in the modern world. Today cybercrime is getting a huge scale, every day more and more people are trying to legalize their incomes in different ways by crime. This article shows the ways of solving the problem of money laundering in order to counteract effectively against the legalization of illegal income and reduce the level of crime in this sphere of activity. Keywords: legalization (laundering) of incomes, combating, cybercrime, Internet

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF THE COVID'19 PANDEMIC ON STUDENTS STUDENTS AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY "LVIV POLYTECHNIC"

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Hrytsyk ◽  
Mariia Nazarkevych
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Internet Security ◽  
Subjective Feeling ◽  
Science Students ◽  
The Impact

Today, in the era of the Covid’19 pandemic, people need to plan their future taking into account the specifics of new relationships - the new specifics of communications, work organization, and so on. Each industry has both common problems and its own specifics. This paper examines the specifics of the education sector (higher education in Ukraine) in the field of information technology. In particular, the influence of distance learning on job search and possible change of priorities that may have arisen during distance learning and distance communication with classmates is studied. The research is based on a survey of 3rd year computer science students at NU LP. The survey contains 15 questions, grouped into three subgroups: subjective feeling of the learning process, subjective feeling of choosing a profession, subjective feeling of Internet security. The survey was conducted in the target group of the most active part of society. The answers in the study group show the level of student satisfaction with the learning process and confidence in the quality of learning. Answers in the group: employment indicates the level of how the market sees the prospects of studying in the specialty of computer science. Answers in the group cyber security The attitude of young people (computer science students) to the provision of cyber communication at the state level. No research has been conducted on the provision of the Internet at the university level. The results of the work are visualized and presented both in graphs and in absolute and relative values. The study can assess the level of resilience of computer science specialties to the problems caused by the pandemic, including distance learning and distance work in IT firms. To enhance the results, the dynamics of recruitment of applicants over several years was analyzed. In the report for 2021, we see that the number of freshmen has increased in ICNI, this year received 1,130 students. 100% of the surveyed students who worked during the pandemic in the private IT sector of information technology worked remotely and received a full salary, which also shows the resistance of the specialty to the challenges of the pandemic (this mode reduces risks and the spread of risks).

scholarly journals Impact of information technology on the lives of people with disabilities

Connectivity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 149 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Yu. Nikitchenko ◽  
◽  
N. D. Yakovenko ◽  
I. M. Sribna ◽  
N. Yu. Kondratenko
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Social Life ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Modern World ◽  
High Tech ◽  
The Impact

This article discusses the impact of information technology on the lives of people with disabilities. The latest technologies open wide opportunities for use by people with special needs. In particular, digital technologies are much more important for people with disabilities than for others, because they not only help to make their lives more comfortable, but also provide an opportunity to live as full a life as possible. The aim of the article is to study and analyze the impact of information technology on the lives of people with special needs in the modern world. Mobile applications are one of the most affordable IT products specialized for people with disabilities. The latest IT technologies, such as: speech recognition, the use of various sensors, machine and deep learning of neural networks simplify the lives of people with special needs. People with disabilities face a variety of challenges in today’s information space. But modern technology helps them solve many problems. Such technologies are called Assistive Technologies. High-tech assistive technologies open up a large number of opportunities for interaction with the outside world, regardless of the type of disability. For example, by using computer technology for tasks such as reading and writing documents, communicating with other people, and searching for information on the Internet, students and employees with disabilities are able to work independently with a wider range of data. Considering all the facts discussed in this article we can make the following conclusion. The article reviewed and analyzed the impact of IT technologies on the lives of people with special needs in the modern informational environment. We can state for sure that modern society is more than ever integrated into IT technologies. This way, the people with disabilities use IT in their daily lives. Such technologies are created not only to simplify their lives, but also to provide opportunities for comprehensive and full interaction with the outside world. Numerous researches confirmed that the implementation of a simple interface specialized for the specific requirements of people with disabilities makes the use of such applications one of the key stages in attracting people with special needs to the active social life of society.

Rapid evaluation of FDG imaging alternatives using head-to-head comparisons of full ring and gamma camera based PET scanners –

2002 ◽  
Vol 41 (05) ◽  
pp. 208-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Haslinghuis-Bajan ◽  
L. Hooft ◽  
A. van Lingen ◽  
M. van Tulder ◽  
W. Devillé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Gamma Camera ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Prospective Evaluation ◽  
First Approximation ◽  
Variable Head ◽  
Malignant Lesions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pet Scanners

SummaryAim: While FDG full ring PET (FRPET) has been gradually accepted in oncology, the role of the cheaper gamma camera based alternatives (GCPET) is less clear. Since technology is evolving rapidly, “tracker trials” would be most helpful to provide a first approximation of the relative merits of these alternatives. As difference in scanner sensitivity is the key variable, head-to-head comparison with FRPET is an attractive study design. This systematic review summarises such studies. Methods: Nine studies were identified until July 1, 2000. Two observers assessed the methodological quality (Cochrane criteria), and extracted data. Results: The studies comprised a variety of tumours and indications. The reported GC- and FRPET agreement for detection of malignant lesions ranged from 55 to 100%, but with methodological limitations (blinding, standardisation, limited patient spectrum). Mean lesion diameter was 2.9 cm (SD 1.8), with only about 20% <1.5 cm. The 3 studies with the highest quality reported concordances of 74-79%, for the studied lesion spectrum. Contrast at GCPET was lower than that of FRPET, contrast and detection agreement were positively related. Logistic regression analysis suggested that pre-test indicators might be used to predict FRPET-GCPET concordance. Conclusion: In spite of methodological limitations, “first generation” GCPET devices detected sufficient FRPET positive lesions to allow prospective evaluation in clinical situations where the impact of FRPET is not confined to detection of small lesions (<1.5 cm). The efficiency of head-to-head comparative studies would benefit from application in a clinically relevant patient spectrum, with proper blinding and standardisation of acquisition procedures.

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