System for Fake Currency Detection Using Image Processing

Counterfeit money has always existed an issue that has caused many problems in the market. Technological growth development has made it possible to create extra counterfeit items which are distributed in the mitigation market the global economy. Bangui existing banking equipment and so on trading sites to check the authenticity of funds. But the average person does not do that have access to such systems and that is why they are needed in order for the software to receive counterfeit money, which can be used by ordinary people. This the proposed system uses image processing to find out if the money is real or fake. System built uses the Python system completely language. It contains similar steps grayscale modification, edge detection, separation, etc. made using appropriate methods. Keyword: Counterfeit currency, Image Processing, Python programming language, grayscale conversion, edge detection, segmentation.

“Coherency” Alternative to the “Singularity”

The so-called “singularity” postulates that artificial intelligence technology (AI) will soon outdistance human intelligence and commandeer (Terminator-like) planetary authority from humanity. It may be stipulated that this science fiction scenario is already becoming a science-reality. However, an alternative to the threatening brain-based technological singularity is not being considered. The potential for creating a positive non-dual reality with “coherent heart entrainment” is the desirable alternative, and this alternative “heart-based coherency” can begin with healing the media-sphere. The technological singularity—perhaps the salient issue facing “healing” of the global media-sphere—is a hypothetical point in time (very soon) at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.

Institutional Digital Transformation and the Relationship between the Digital Economy and Sustainable Development

At a time when the rate of technological growth worldwide is accelerating in its various forms (internet, IoT, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital transformation, blockchain, and big data), our institutions and administrative units are experiencing a complex struggle; It is not able to leave its traditional frameworks for a long time, nor is it able to catch up with the advanced technology every day, but perhaps every hour or minute. This dialectic posed an explicit challenge to the state's institutions, and placed it in the eye of the event. The Digital Transformation project will move “institutions from the traditional stage of interaction between citizens and management to a more modern, transparent, and more in line with technological progress in our world today, in which technology is the key to more achievements at a lower cost (make more for less). The research includes four sections. In the first topic, the researcher explains the different concepts of digital transformation, which no matter how many, they have one content, and also reviews the rules of change required for the digital transformation process, as well as a statement of the positive effects and possibilities offered by this transformation to the national economy. In the second topic, the researcher shows the relationship between the digital economy and both development and sustainable development, and the goals of sustainable development 2030. In the third topic, the researcher deals with the future trends of digital transformation and the foundations of the relevant national strategy, and reviews the most important risks that this transformation poses to the security and sovereignty of countries. In the fourth topic, the researcher provides the conclusions and recommendations that the most important of them are: monitoring the necessary investments and funds in the general budget; In order to implement the digital economy strategy and its requirements, and in conclusion, the relevant sources were mentioned.

Psychometric Characteristics of a Questionnaire Measuring Hopefulness: An Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach

Background: In the third millennium, which is called the information era, despite the technological growth and industrialization, lack of hopefulness is seen in the general population, especially among the youth. Therefore, hope is one of the critical issues that should be promoted among the youth. Objectives: This study was aimed at evaluating a hopefulness questionnaire among the youth. Methods: This cross-sectional study with an exploratory approach was carried out among the Iranian youth population in 2020. All students of Shahed University in Tehran (estimated as 5000 people) were considered the study population, 600 of whom were selected as the study sample by the simple random sampling method. For data collection, a researcher-made questionnaire was utilized. Data analysis was performed by SPSS v. 21 and LISREL v. 8.80. Alpha Cronbach coefficient was used to investigate the reliability of the questionnaire. Results: The results showed the adequate reliability of the hopefulness questionnaire. Also, the findings showed that three latent variables in the questionnaire had significantly larger values than the other factors. Therefore, with three latent factors, the hopefulness questionnaire was significantly saturated. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the 33 items of the questionnaire was 0.80. Conclusions: It was found that the questionnaire constructs are useful in predicting hopefulness intention. The scale consisted of three factors that did not completely replicate the factors found in previous studies. The use of this tool is recommended for all age groups.

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New advancements especially in the field of information technology has actually brought new scientific gains to humans however it ought to be noted that the entry of new scientific and technological areas will constantly require to have ethical issues and restrictions. The purpose of the study was to analyze the ethical issues in computer as an instrument to technology growth in China. The study was literature review based. The participants of the study contained 20 computer system experts. 10 of them were graduates of computer education and educational technologies divisions, who worked as computer science instructors in China. Structured interviews were conducted with participants to identify their point of views concerning research study questions. Unauthorized access to the systems which is hacking is done utilizing different and new techniques and is increasing each day. Computer ethics has long been taken into consideration by the scientists. Interviews were organized separately with each participant in time slots and places they determined. The study concluded that computer ethics with a reference to personal privacy, accuracy, building and availability; investigated the beginnings of these issues; growth of internet and computer technology globally has resulted in the growth of new types of global criminal offense specifically Internet associated. The research suggested that the government of China should develop and apply a minimum set of directing rules of conduct that would certainly help with effective communications and reliable commerce via making use of electronic medium and to make certain the precision of data, in addition to shielding it from unauthorized accessibility or unintentional disclosure to improper people. Keywords: Ethical Issues, Computer, Technological Growth, China

Ecological and economic effects of industrial and technological development

The article is devoted to topical issues of mutual influences of ecological and economic, industrial and technological development. The main purpose of the article is to study the system characteristics of the relationship between industrial and technological development and the effectiveness of the national economy. Such a relationship is based on the policy of environmental innovation, which is implemented at the junction of relations in the fields of environmental safety, industrial policy and technological development of Ukraine. The article aims to determine economic effects of the ecological component of industrial and technological development of the country. The study found that the industrial and technological growth of the national economy depends to a large extent on the ecological component. The method of taxonomy was used to carry out an integral assessment of ecological indicators of industrial and technological development in the system of ecological and economic security of Ukraine. The application of tools of multidimensional statistical analysis, the harmonization of indicators of industrial and technological development and ecological and economic security of Ukraine helped to determine the economic effects of ecological impact.

Ethical Issues Associated with Computer as an Instrument to Technological Growth in China

New advancements especially in the field of information technology has actually brought new scientific gains to humans however it ought to be noted that the entry of new scientific and technological areas will constantly require to have ethical issues and restrictions. The purpose of the study was to analyze the ethical issues in computer as an instrument to technology growth in China. The study was literature review based. The participants of the study contained 20 computer system experts. 10 of them were graduates of computer education and educational technologies divisions, who worked as computer science instructors in China. Structured interviews were conducted with participants to identify their point of views concerning research study questions. Unauthorized access to the systems which is hacking is done utilizing different and new techniques and is increasing each day. Computer ethics has long been taken into consideration by the scientists. Interviews were organized separately with each participant in time slots and places they determined. The study concluded that computer ethics with a reference to personal privacy, accuracy, building and availability; investigated the beginnings of these issues; growth of internet and computer technology globally has resulted in the growth of new types of global criminal offense specifically Internet associated. The research suggested that the government of China should develop and apply a minimum set of directing rules of conduct that would certainly help with effective communications and reliable commerce via making use of electronic medium and to make certain the precision of data, in addition to shielding it from unauthorized accessibility or unintentional disclosure to improper people.

An Intelligent Mobile Floating Application to Aid Seniors in using the Smartphone using Machine Learning

The twenty-first century is a century of rapid technological growth, one significant area being the smartphone [4]. By 2021, more than eight percent of US adults own a smartphone. Smartphones are capable of making phone calls, messaging texts, making purchases, taking pictures, playing games, finding roads, and more. However, not everyone is a beneficiary of this technology. Seniors often fall behind in this technology advancement. They often struggle with finding the right button to press or get confused with the variety of functions. This paper develops a floating application that when launched, checks the opening application and displays a list of its functions. Then, the user can select what they want to do, and the application will begin a tutorial to guide the senior in using their phone. We applied our application to Google Play and conducted a qualitative evaluation of the approach. The results show that this application will be effective in facilitating seniors in using the smartphone.

How Entrepreneurial Management and Continuous Learning Affect the Innovation and Competitiveness of Companies?

Entrepreneurial management and continuous learning can significantly impact the innovation and competitiveness of companies and improve the performance of a business. Today business faces numerous and complex challenges. Companies require new skills and methods to gain and sustain a competitive advantage. The goal of the research is to understand how entrepreneurial management and continuous learning affect the innovation and competitiveness of companies. We conducted desk research, narrative research to retrieve necessary information and responses to the questions. The study followed a methodology of a narrative review of the literature, articles, and the other sources related to the task by synthesizing concepts. The research findings confirmed our hypothesis – entrepreneurial management and continuous learning are the key determinants for a company’s success in today’s global marketplace. As organizations, industries, and consumers become more dynamic, effective entrepreneurial management becomes more important. Staying competitive means that organizations need to be innovative, adaptive, and everchanging. An organization’s ability to learn is a key strategic capability to compete in modern markets. Driven by disruptive changes, challenges, and technological growth, rapid advances in the field of artificial intelligence are creating a massive shift in terms of proficiencies, the expertise expected in employees. To innovate, to try a new process, or to do something new all requires learning. Lifelong learning plays a key role in helping employees to develop the necessary skills and expertise. Creating a learning culture within the organization is an effective way to improve performance and innovation. The research findings will be applicable for a broad auditorium interested in the topic and herewith the study results will contribute to future field research in this domain.

Safety Evaluation of Flower Roundabout Considering Autonomous Vehicles Operation

With the significant technological growth that affected autonomous vehicles in the last decade, several consequences occurred as: human factor exclusion, entry and exit manoeuvres precision from roundabouts, and headway reduction. In this paper, it was carried out a microsimulation approach study that aims to evaluate benefits in terms of safety obtained with flower roundabouts in a scenario where traffic is characterized by conventional vehicles “CVs” and Connected Autonomous Vehicles “CAVs”. This study focused on the evaluation of CAVs and CVs operation with the presence of the so called “weak users” or rather, pedestrians and bikes. Then, simulated scenarios were characterized by the presence of zebra-crossings in main roads, positioned at 20 m from circulatory carriageway edges. Micro simulation choice is due to the absence of survey data collection because the presence of CAVs in ordinary traffic is still minimal. The micro simulation was carried out through VISSIM, so it was operated with a specific methodological path, consisting, in the application, of O–D matrix based on real cases, in order to achieve an assessment of potential conflicts in relation with the increase in CAVs. Simulation results showed that higher safety levels were achieved for special cases of O–D distribution and with CAVs present. Finally, considering crash absence in results related to CAVs presence, safety interventions of such roundabout types have to be thorough. There were 10 O/D matrices analysed through VISSIM considering parameters as: average tail length, maximum tail length, average speed, vehicles, and number of stops quantity. As reported in the conclusion section, O/D matrices that showed minimum conflicts and maximum dynamic performances were identified.