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Speech Emotion Recognition is an amazing field of research in current days. Speech Emotion Recognition is an innovative technology with numerous applications that can be used in our day-to-day life. This review paper, mainly focused on some parameters such as: feature vector size, feature selection, classifiers and experimental approach for categorizing the different emotional states. To explore this research, we also focused on the dataset which is studied out by IITKGP-SEHSC in Hindi speech. This study reviews the different emotion states Happy, Anger, Neutral, Fear, Disgust, Sad, Sarcastic and Surprise by using the Hindi speech data as an input. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welding of the two metal are become advance with technological innovation. Fusion method of the material is also incorporated in the welding of the aluminum, specially die casted aluminum A number of the experiment had been done to find out the best way to weld the aluminum and method come as the friction stir welding (FSW). The optimize condition were created for the welding and analyzed to check it the problem associated with the aluminum welding. the result for the condition is come out as optimum condition will have depended upon the down force of the plunge tool. During the analysis of the welding three different conditions have been notify as first condition was related with excess of the passing heat which results in the more flash mass and second one is produced when the proper heat is not passing to the work piece and formed a cavity and last one is cavity formation due to abnormal melting of the metal. The tool plunges down force effect is low for this aspect of defect, although the magnitude of the imperfection due to inadequate heat contribution decreases meaningfully as the down force increases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Blockchain technology is one of the most sensational and under rated technology in current technological and financial sector. The great wave in blockchain technology for the banking sector is still unexplored to its depth, as the need for new technology in all the areas of life is a necessity nowadays. The study was conducted to identify different services that the financial sector can provide to its customer by accepting a unified blockchain technology. The fundamental inkling of blockchain technology is, its public and the same is shared in a tamperproof ledger which allows the heterogenous community to share the sensitive data over a distributed ledger. This paper gives an idea about how this tamperproof technology can be used to increase the efficiency, transparency and to lower the risk and expenditure associated with the highly sophisticated data of an individual in relation to banking sector. The technology has great potential to overcome the disadvantages of the current central server system in banking industry, which is highly prone to hacking and cracking. The blockchain technology is current meant to be a hack proof system which is still in its initial stage of development. As the technology is still in pilot testing stage on banking sector, once the same is found feasible to with stand the current market need, this will bring an economic and technological boom to different sectors. The most exciting premises about blockchain technology is, it makes banks pointless. Though, this paper contends that the advantages of block chain technology will be used by the financial institutions in a first mover place rather becoming outdated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the possibilities of the national and European policy for the development of innovations are considered. The aim of the paper is to analyse the opportunities provided by the main strategies and programmes in the new programming period 2021-2027, 2030 of the industrial companies in Bulgaria and their potential for the development of innovation activity. The research has been done by analyzing and synthesizing data and information collected, and information, studies, strategies and work guidelines from national and European strategies and policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Precast concrete is one of Industrialized Building System (IBS) types that is mainly used in Malaysia. Even though precast shows promising performance in ongoing project but in building maintenance, precast shows otherwise. This is due to the usage of the conventional method (paper-based report/unsystematic data of maintenance which is Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and by integrating it with BIM technology will help in enhance maintenance. BIM shows its benefits through maintenance by showing its coordination in design and three-dimensional visualization. This paper help into identifying the requirement of integrating CMMS and BIM technology in precast building maintenance. An interview was conducted to gain the objective of the study. Results showed that there are two requirements to support CMMS and BIM integration in maintenance management which is a complete and organize data and a compilation of a standard requirement that stated by the department (e.g., Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, Syarikat Air Selangor and JKR). This resulted in the creation of a crucial aspect of the maintenance management system that uses emerging technology to aid engineers at precast building in improving their present maintenance management practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Coronavirus Disease 2021 or COVID-19 has affected almost all individuals around the globe. Consequently, Malaysia is one of the nations that has been facing tremendous changes in various sectors due to COVID-19. As the number of positive cases is on the rise, the Malaysian government has executed its National COVID-19 Immunization Program to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the severity of disease in case a vaccinated person is infected. However, there are also individuals who have contributed to vaccine refusal due to many factors including misinformation about vaccines, religious beliefs, lack of knowledge, and awareness. Therefore, this paper presents a combination of instructional design and cognitive load theory named CoLoMo model, to increase the awareness of COVID-19 among parents. The CoLoMo model is a theory for mobile application development involving three elements in mobile instruction design which include platform, design, accessibility, and design page. These elements have been chosen prior to the target users which are parents or adults. The three cognitive load theory types in this model are intrinsic, extraneous, and germane cognitive load. The combination of the mobile interaction design and cognitive load theory types will affect the user's cognitive performance which are concentration, learning capabilities and attributes. This paper also discusses the previous research on the implementation of cognitive load theory through mobile applications. Several strategies that emphasize different relevant cognitive processes which are useful to consider when developing mobile applications are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Artificial intelligence (AI) with mathematical modelling is one of the most metaphoric technologies in modern history. It helps businesses around the world, improving efficiency and optimizing resources especially in supply chain management (SCM) and logistics sector. AI has also made its way into supply chains and logistics, where it provides several advantages to businesses that are prepared to accept new technology. The review refers to the previous research papers with keywords of AI, supply chain, logistics are sorted from five recent years and aims to comprehensively review types of technologies used by optimizing the strategies and the implementation of AI methods highlight several challenges faced by AI to be deployed in this sector. The soft computing extracted in this paper mainly uses AI and fuzzy logic for problem giving and enhances the efficiency of SCM. However, there are challenges that are encountered by AI to predict and drive the decision making with minimum complications. Several challenges addressed in this paper are resources, lack of security especially in RFID systems and the complexity found in robotics systems in logistics. In conclusion, based on the literature review, the research framework, new research based on the research gap is able to be obtained for further research focus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The importance of innovation production is indubitable with majority of businesses considering it. However, enterprises face challenges in adapting innovation processes to current conditions. Currently, enterprises encounter an inclusive economy which focuses on achieving engagement, growth, sustainability, stability, and equal opportunities, contributing to strengthening total well-being. Accordingly, while developing innovations, enterprises must consider the principles of an inclusive economy. The research aims at studying innovation problems in an inclusive economy based on bibliometric and visualization analysis. A bibliometric analysis is supplemented by a visualization analysis to make a graphical presentation. Data from two databases were used for a bibliometric analysis: those of Scopus and the Web of Science. Summarized and tested with Endnote publications were investigated in BibExcel. Additionally, 19 publications were highlighted as they are simultaneously recorded in two databases simultaneously. The results of the study were supported by a visualization map using Pajek. The 185 published papers were studied to achieve the purpose of this research. The provided analysis helped to achieve some valuable insights. First, the investigated problem is relatively new. Publication activity started to grow in 2014 reaching its peak in 2021. Second, the investigated problem turns out to be global as it was studied by the scholars from Europe, Asia, and North and South America. In addition, there is strong cooperation among scientists from different countries with different affiliations. Nevertheless, authors from South Africa show leading positions. Third, there are connections among authors who form scientific clusters and perform co-authorships. Fourth, three of the most frequently used words in paper titles and three of the most frequent keywords are equal. They are 'inclusive', 'development', and 'innovation'. Fifth, 19 publications demonstrate a high level of co-occurrence. Thus, although introducing innovations in an inclusive economy is a new process, there is already enough scientific work to make innovation implementation successful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently, the manufacturing sector is witnessing a radical evolution and growth in product development. Most industries attempt to determine how this technological advancement can be applied with innovative manufacturing techniques. The automotive and aerospace industry undoubtedly will benefit from using something as advantageous and within reach as additive manufacturing (AM). Given the stringent regulations, manufacturing automobile and aircraft components is often complicated, expensive, and time-consuming. Additive manufacturing has advanced such that complex parts can be manufactured on digital data and are produced directly without any complicated tools or machines, which thus helps in saving manufacturing time and resources by producing solid and efficient parts & components economically. This paper discusses the state-of-the-art use of additive manufacturing in automobile and aircraft industries for a sustainable future. The review describes the upsides of employing additive manufacturing in their respective industries, the current state-of-the-art materials in production, and relative AM technology, outlining their challenges and future potentials in the automobile and aerospace world. words. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Researchers have indicated surge of interest on seeking clarification for higher improvement in organizations' innovation performance. The scholarly articles highlighted that market orientation, total quality management and supply chain integration are considered the most valuable asset within organizations' operations. Empirical findings, however, reiterate on the inconclusive impacts of negative, positive and no impacts on the firms' innovation performance relationship. In pursuance of addressing this research gap, this paper postulates on the conceptual framework discussing the moderating effect of innovation capability on the synergy between market orientation, total quality management and supply chain integration on innovation performance. It underlines that the effectiveness of innovation performance's antecedents can be improved through direct or indirect applications of innovation capability. In summary, the critical analyses discover in this research will improve the existing information on the domain of market orientation, total quality management, supply chain integration, innovation capability and innovation performance as well as providing references for investigation in other countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Innovation performance as a key success factor in the present global market indicates its significance within organizations, merit further examination on its antecedents and consequences. This paper proposed on a conceptual framework to analyze the relationship between market orientation, total quality management and supply chain integration on innovation performance. An in-depth review of the literatures on the constructs are utilized to develop hypotheses suggesting on the relationship between market orientation, total quality management, supply chain integration and innovation performance. The findings from this research are expected to provide novel ideas for further improvement in the academic and managerial fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Internet of Things (IoT) networks inter-connect to user's devices and also virtual networks and devices deployed in different situations, for example, intelligent housing, smart healthcare, and intelligent transportation based on emerging technologies of computing, networking, and integrated in the network. The amount of IoT-devices involved increases expressively with rapid-growth. Dependent on the no. of devices and data, IoT face critical challenges. To improve the general efficiency of IoT data processing and to discover physical topology on self-organized IoT devices, this paper seeks to resolve related technical issues. The following topics will be addressed in external detection and data aggregation by designing the recursive key component research method. In the final section of this article, a novel Auto-Encoder (AE) is proposed for the NN-based outlining detection algorithm for edge devices using an AE encoder and decoder. Via wide variations in square error, which occurred via the encoder and decoder, data outliers can be accurately detected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scientific research and innovation ensure the achievement of smart growth, high levels of employment and incomes, improving the economic situation of the country. The aim of the paper is to explore the possible sources of funding for innovation in Bulgarian enterprises, the methods for determining the costs of research and experimental design work, the funding programmes for sub-cluster research and innovation projects for the 2020-2027 programming period. The main obstacles and challenges in financing innovation are outlined. The methodological basis of scientific research is a systematic approach, general scientific abstraction, induction, synthesis, content analysis, statistical data analysis, socio-economic modeling, empirical research methods, qualitative and quantitative data collection and processing methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In line with the development of Industry 4.0 which takes place in almost every country in world. Malaysia also not left behind in adapting this transformation which initially has been outlined in Industry 4.0 Blueprint in the year of 2018. Then continued to that, Construction 4.0 eventually introduces in 2021 where it become as strategic plan for construction industry to gear up for 4th Industrial Revolution. As a part of construction professional in construction industry, Quantity Surveyors (QS) also being affected with this transformation and changes is needed in their roles and practices. The focus of this paper is to identify the emerging technologies in Construction 4.0 which have been currently adapted in Quantity Surveying practices. The data were collected using quantitative method via questionnaires survey among Quantity Surveyors in Malaysia. Based on the data obtained, emerging technologies in Construction 4.0 have been divided into 3 technology cluster. Ideally, Cluster 1 (Simulation and Modelling) and Cluster 2 (Digitalization and Virtualization) are slowly being adapted in Quantity Surveying practices meanwhile Cluster 3 (Smart Factory) are less being demanded and adapted in QS profession. Due to that, the result proven that Quantity Surveyors are currently taking their steps and grows towards adapting Industry 4.0 waves in their profession. This research is significant in providing an insight for other professionals in construction industry towards managing transformation of Construction 4.0 as well as Industry 4.0 in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technological capability is vital for a firm to scout for new technology and adapt it to improve its products and services. Technological capability has been identified as the prominent factor in sustainability of firms. However, there is a dearth of quantitative methodologies, which can provide robust means for evaluating the effect variables have on acquisition and assimilation of technological capability. This paper outlines the development of a measure for technological capability. Technological capability will facilitate quantitative analysis to explore the aforementioned relationship. The proposed measure, named as technology index (TI), has been validated for content and construct. A case study has been presented, which showcases the use of TI to explore relationships based on a quantitative methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The transportation sectors all over the world are increasing rapidly due to which problems related to depletion of fossil fuel and several environmental pollutions are also increasing. All these increase the awareness for developing and adapting a renewable transportation alternative. In which electric bicycles have evolved significantly with technological advancements in the last few decades. However, the comfort of cyclists has received high attention in the last few years according to several scientists and researchers. This paper tries to identify the ergonomic problems and how they can be solved or reduced. The improvements mainly include the mechanical parts such as seating, handle position and overall design of the e-bicycle considering human factors. Addressing this issue on an e-bicycle might lead to an overall improvement for riding quality as well as comfort of the rider. Since a lot of problems such as discomfort, and musculoskeletal disorders lead to chronic injuries which can be solved by accurate e-bicycle design. This research paper aims for e-bicycle comfortable riding posture and design of handlebars and seat height according to the rider's position. This study also investigates the effect of e-bicycle seat and handle designs on seat pressure and perceived stability in riders using a field-based study methodology. All the modifications are suggested considering the average Indian body type. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help the financial sector, in general, promote financial inclusion. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been growing at an unprecedented rate, thanks to a higher acceptance of new technological advancements. AI applications are being used in diverse fields, and the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Industry in India is one of the beneficiaries. The paper showcases the paradigm shifts due to the application of AI in the Indian Banking Sector compared to the earlier traditional banking mechanisms. AI applications, especially in the Banking Sector, benefit the underprivileged community greatly in helping them improve their access to credit lending, banking services and other critical information. The paper recommends using AI applications to ensure that the financially inactive/underprivileged sector participates in financial markets and benefits. Secondary Data is collected to gather information regarding the implementation of AI applications in the Banking and Financial Services industry and its impact on financial inclusion. The paper examines that artificial intelligence significantly affects financial inclusion, especially in solving information asymmetry, improving banking and credit services access to the underprivileged (low-income groups), providing customer service, and support through chatbots, fraud detection, and network security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cloud computing is an emerging technology, in which users demand the computing resources such as software, storage, etc based on pay-per-use services. Since cloud computing is widely expanding and there is also an increase in the number of users. Therefore, energy consumption and resource utilization are serious concerns in complex cloud systems. To this end, Virtual Machine (VM) placement or virtualization plays an important role in allocating the resources and power to their users. For efficient allocation, multiple factors such as migration overhead, Service Legal Violation (SLA), number of migrations, etc. has been considered. Since the problem is challenging, several optimization algorithms have been considered to solve this issue and have been implemented using different methods. Therefore, this paper presents a review to discuss the role of optimization techniques for VM migration and allocation. The current paper has been discussed and a review of existing techniques post-2015-2022 has been presented. Further, a detailed comparison has been made to illustrate the important factors utilized in the past. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Network safety expects a huge part in the field of information advancement. Getting the information has become presumably the best test in this day. Right when we think about network wellbeing the essential thing that hits home is computerized bad behaviours which are extending gigantically bit by bit. Cyber hacking is often used for unethical purposes like data theft, disruption of communication or daily life activities, financial frauds and so on. Various Governments and associations are taking various measures to hinder these advanced bad behaviours. Other than various measures network security is at this point an uncommonly enormous concern to a seriously huge number. This paper, on a very basic level, bases on challenges looked at by computerized insurance on the latest advancements. This paper additionally presents the diagram of the top tier computerized attack disclosure strategies. Cyber hacking patterns in emerging technologies are also discussed in this paper. Organizations now-a-days are taking several precautions to protect their private information and prevent data loss. It is similarly based on the organization's security techniques, ethics, and examples changing the core of the organization's wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With rising traffic and edge device performance, MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) has been an emerging technology to enhance service quality and reduce network workload. Because of the limitations of resources, effective use of edge resources, improved resource utilization, and repair profit becomes a vital issue. This paper proposes a network service auction method applying robust optimization to realize maximum profit. The resource allocation problem is considered an auction issue while users bid on the resource to utilize their personalized function. Uncertainty set of user bids and truthful bids also are considered to enhance the obtained take advantage of users from the view of edge providers. The results of the proposed method in this paper is shown to be effective by theoretical analysis in unraveling these problems. Results from simulations show that proposed method improves edge resource profit and reduces payoff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper envisages concerning the visit of consumers or tourists in terms of eco-tourism however they'll get inexperienced product and the way they'll build call whereas getting an eco-friendly product. "Eco-friendly products are welcoming by customers United Nations agency area unit environmentally accountable."The point is to work out that what are the elements which impact the goal and the buy conduct of a purchaser while voyaging. To the extent the objective of this paper is to picture that how much mindfulness among the customers towards the climate and what are the limited time devices and procedures to save the climate. Shoppers have become lot acutely aware and thirsty of buying eco-friendly products. This study is an endeavor to analyze shoppers' perception and get intention towards green products among tourists. Here I might ascertain what impact lies on eco-tourism promoting and the purchase behavior of green products with the goal of zero carbon footprints. Its focus is also on making sure that green practices are reflected on the screen. Technological advancements are the important drivers for eco-tourism looking to reduce their carbon footprint. However, individuals can make a difference by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. There are numerous ways of saving energy, for example, protecting your home, setting up sunlightbased chargers, and establishing trees. There are numerous ways of carrying out rehearses that can save the climate. The example of the information has been gathered through optional hotspots for this hypothetical paper and the results are serving the social control implications and government practices that need to be implemented. Industries will use this for future ways and find skills concerning the consumer's intention to shop for green products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation innovation are growing at a steady rate that are changing organizations and bringing efficiency and adding to the economic development. The utilization of AI and robotization will likewise help improve different areas from wellbeing to horticulture. Furthermore, utilizing Automation and Artificial Intelligence would, follow the schedule, transform the idea of work and the working environment itself. For sure, machines will actually do large numbers of the undertakings typically done by people, just as supplement manual work and play out certain errands that an individual wouldn't have the option to do. Consequently, AI and mechanization have a great deal to bring to organizations and enterprises worldwide. This research paper comes up with a rundown through the blooming of Artificial Intelligence and Automation. We explored the existing potentiality of cognitive emerging technologies. This paper outlines the discussion about artificial intelligence and automation technologies and an overview of the applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In any democratic country, Voting is the root of democracy. It is the process that allows every single citizen to contribute to the democracy of the country. India is one of the countries with flawed democracy having a fair and free voting system in the elections. Worldwide countries, including India, are facing issues of security and transparency in the voting system. There are many opportunities due to technological advancements to make the voting system more powerful and trustworthy. Blockchain Technology is the latest advancement that offers a secure and temper-free system. This is the almost perfectly suitable option to provide privacy to voters and trust in any voting system in the current era. The main objective of this study is to find out the work done in blockchain technology in the field of electronic voting. In this paper, we have reviewed papers which are describing different systems for voting using blockchain. In the next step, we are able to find out the limitations identified from the review of the blockchain-based electronic voting system. In the final step, we can conclude about the role of blockchain technology in Electronic Voting. The review will be useful to understand the role of blockchain in improving the voting system worldwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The presented paper deals with the practical and illustrative examples of automation technologies, namely additive technologies, in the construction industry. It is the possible advantages and generally automation necessity in the construction industry that determine the importance of this emerging technology. The purpose of this consideration not only to present and describe consistent implementation of the technology but also to identify the main directions of its realistic implementation. It can be done with the help of successfully completed projects that can prove the viability of the technology being under discussion. The methodology used is based on the available literature review and analysis. The concerned technology is seemed to be quiet promising to access the full potential applied to the construction industry. The aim of this analysis was to provide information to researchers and broaden the current situation of additive manufacturing technologies in the construction industry through companies and organisations that successfully apply it in practice in a varying degree. In this study the relevant literature was reviewed in order to discuss the technology potential mentioning the mechanisms and technological solutions they use. The study also gives a brief overview of historical milestones in development, implementation and characterization of the most significant examples. This paper also proposes the possible future directions of 3D printing technology development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technological advancements have increased the amount of people using online social networking sites, which has led to an increase in cyberbullying. Online Social Networking sites provide a vast network for bullies to attack victims. Cyberbullying is a catch-all phrase for a wide range of online abuse, including but not limited to harassment, doxing and reputation assaults. These attacks often leave permanent mental scar(s) on the victim(s), which leads to drastic measures like depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Given the consequences of cyberbullying, there is a dire need to take action against such crimes and to prevent them. This paper proposes a novel architecture to efficiently detect cyberbullying pattern. The proposed architecture utilizes the pre-trained model BERT to detect cyberbullying behavior on online platforms. The proposed models were tested on dataset taken from Kaggle and achieved accuracy of 80 percent. This paper provides a thorough examination of the various methodologies used for cyberbullying detection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gas turbines are essential devices used in nearly all fields, especially power generation. However, they are monitored without a man on duty in most cases. With technological advancement, the gas turbines can now be monitored remotely with the help of digital twin technology. However, an interface is required so that the monitoring process can be performed easily and is suitable for the various user backgrounds. The paper introduces a Graphical User Interface (GUI) using the 'Appdesigner' feature in MATLAB software to simulate the actual scenario or environment of monitoring the gas turbine for the digital twin application. The GUI is designed in an aspect that it can obtain input from an excel file or the existing data in MATLAB. The methodology consists of two steps which include design view and code view. The GUI application allows the user to load the input data, display the values and plot several output parameters such as fuel flow, turbine temperature, power, and speed. The output values are generated through Simulink, a solver used for modeling and simulating dynamic systems in MATLAB. The model is made compact and user-friendly by masking all the subsystems. The results displayed on the GUI were compared with the outputs from Simulink for validation. It shows that the call function on the interface works well and is accurate as the plot obtained was identical. The future scope of this study is that tripping predictions can also be performed for gas turbines by using this model in digital twin applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With new technology, the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) has evolved into Data-Driven Intelligent Transport System (DDITS) and further to the Internet of Vehicles (IOV) during the last few decades. Vehicular Ad-hoc networks (VANETs), a hierarchy of Mobile Ad-hoc networks (MANETs), are usually deployed in smart ITS in urban, highway, and rural scenarios. VANET facilitates vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication with massive exchanges of safety and non-safety messages to other vehicles. Moreover, it achieves low latency in an open-access environment without requiring fixed infrastructure or centralized administration, improving ride quality, safety, comfort, and efficiency issues in road traffic. However, open wireless communication channels make these messages vulnerable to attackers to intercept, tamper, replay, and eradicate them. Hence, this paper provides an extensive overview of VANETs, security, and various attacks and countermeasures. It further analyses the critical and challenging security issues, in particular Authentication, data confidentiality, data integrity, availability, and nonrepudiation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Owing to technological advancements, the metaverse has garnered tremendous interest from individuals worldwide in recent years. In contrast, the development of the metaverse is still in its infancy, and there is a considerable possibility for improvement. This study sought to identify various bibliometric trends of the metaverse. In this study, we used data to assess the number of metaverse papers published over the past two decades. The dataset was obtained from Scopus. Using the Scopus database, 303 articles were published in 196 journals and 107 conferences, with an average of 1.63 publications each year by 839 authors. John David N. Dionisio, William G. Burns, and Richard Gilbert's research, published in Volume 45 of the ACM Computing Surveys in 2013, provided the most significant contributions. In metaverse research, China and Korea appear to be one step ahead of Asian and European nations, including the United States. China collaborates extensively with South Korea, whereas Japan collaborates closely with the United States. Therefore, it is apparent that future research on the metaverse will evolve in tandem with the advancement of blockchain-based technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emerging technologies in smart wearables hold great potential to enhance people's day-to-day health by facilitating self-monitoring of physical activities. The research with these devices is in its early stages. In this research paper, using the expectation-confirmation theory (ECT), along with conformity, performance expectancy, and satisfaction, we investigated the factors that influence the intention to use continuously. Based on a sample of 678 smart wearable users, collected from Northern India, we have used structural equation modelling (Smart PLS4) and identified the impact of satisfaction post adoption technology, Habit to wear, data privacy and health information accuracy on the continuing intention of smart-wearable users. According to the findings, consumer satisfaction, health information accuracy, and data privacy are key variables that have a significant influence on the long-term intention to use smart wearables. This study has many implications for smartwatch manufacturers and designers looking to increase users' intent to continue using their products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The increase in world population witnesses the birth of strange diseases/viruses such as covid 19 that challenge the present healthcare system, but it also leads to the development of new technologies that help us fight those diseases/ viruses. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is playing a crucial aspect in providing quality health treatment and reducing cost and error for both patients as well as frontline health workers. The goal of IoMT is to develop the advancement of intelligent and effective IoT devices in the health industry that can save countless lives by using advanced sensors and communications devices that help in the early prediction of critical diseases. This paper presents a succinct review of emerging technologies in healthcare, the role of IoMT devices, their applications, and the challenges that arise while implementing them. A discussion has been made on various security threats that come with the development of such devices, and their aftereffects on individuals and on health workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a cutting-edge technology that enables virtual and physical objects to connect and communicate, resulting in new digitized services that enhance our quality of life. Despite its many advantages, the current centralized architecture of IoT poses various challenges such as single point of failure, security concerns, privacy issues, lack of transparency, and data integrity problems. These obstacles hinder the future progress of IoT applications. Moving the IoT to one of the decentralized technologies is the right solution to these issues. Blockchain is considered as the most common and popular decentralized technology. It is a new technology that operates with a decentralized, distributed, public, and real-time ledger to store transactions between IoT nodes. The main focus of this paper is on utilizing Blockchain technology for the IoT, specifically showcasing how different features of Blockchain can be utilized as a service in various IoT applications. The increasing penetration of Blockchain and IoT in various companies and industries primarily enables secure storage of large amounts of sensitive data, which can grow at a tremendous pace for the global IoT Blockchain market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent times rapid technological advancement has provided us path breaking ways to ease the life of people. Technology when confluences with ideas born through necessity produces great product. Making every day use product smarter has been one of the results of this convergence, many ideas has been provided for the design of smart water bottle, this paper focuses on introducing bottle hub which aims to provide comfort and make it easy to fetch fluid for older people or people who are bed ridden. Ansys is used for the analysis of chassis and composite sheet, creo is used to design the product and model it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, health issues such as cardiac failure, lung failures, and heart-related disorders have been on the rise at an alarming pace. To resolve these issues, continuous health monitoring is needed. Diseases may be detected and treated early with routine health screening. Wirelessly tracking a patient's wellbeing is a new technology that is gaining traction. The implementation of the body temperature sensor, ECG sensor, oxygen sensor, and pulse sensor for an IoT-based health monitoring device is described in this paper. The sensor's data was relayed to the Arduino, which is hence used to send data to the cloud through a WIFI system. The data was further analyzed using an algorithm, and classification was completed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Artificial intelligence is widely being used for video surveillance in order to recognize humans, vehicle, objects and even events. It utilizes computer software programs that analyse audio and images. Face recognition along with other emerging technologies have been widely used for security monitoring system. In this paper we survey usage of artificial intelligence in different areas that would help us identify and prevent fire. In the event of an emergency within an organization, an effective and timely evacuation is of the utmost importance, as hundreds or thousands of people need to be evacuated and intimated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As new technical, organizational, and economical opportunities emerge, industrial companies trying to profit from them and successfully achieve their intended strategical goals. Industry 4.0 diffusion includes a set of factors that can significantly improve the processes of production and business. However, there are considerable challenges to achieving this goal of continuous improvement. Industrial companies need to redesign their operations fundamentally, to develop high value-added products and services to pay off investments in innovations, technologies, equipment, and staff development. In order to maintain a high pace of the development and desire to compete better in the markets of higher value-added product, Lithuanian companies needs to speed up the absorption and usage of technological drivers of Industry 4.0. The aim of this paper is to make analysis of the enabling technologies of Industry 4.0 that are already taking place and which will be strengthened or introduced in Lithuanian industrial companies, to identify the factors that most influence this process and to propose measures to accelerate it. The methods used to achieve this aim were a study of scientific literature and other information sources, questionnaire survey of the employees from Lithuanian industrial companies, and analysis of the received data. After examining the situation in the surveyed Lithuanian industrial companies, it was highlighted the fragmentation of the manifestation of the enabling technologies of Industry 4.0, when companies concentrate only on certain activities. For acceleration of the development of Industry 4.0 in Lithuanian companies, it is worth to pay more attention to the selection of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies to be developed, to the assessment of situation related to the business plan implementation risk, factors, drivers, technological equipment, tools, software, specific knowledge, and skills. It is also useful to involve business partners in this process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we empirically test the factors which affect investors' intention to adopt robo-advisory services in Malaysia. Multiple regression method is used. We found significant relationship between transparency, relative advantage, social influence, and perceived usefulness and the intention to adopt of robo-advisory services in Malaysia. However, there is no significant relationship between effort expectancy and intention to adopt robo-advisory services in Malaysia. Our results are consistent with previous similar research which showed a positive relationship between social influence and relative advantage with the intention to adopt of new technologies. In addition, our results could provide some insights into the robo-advisory services' market in Malaysia in order to further understand what encourages Malaysian investors' intention to adopt this new technology as well as how this technology can be adjusted to improve the adoption rate among Malaysian investors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/Objectives: Graphene is a revolutionary discovery. It is credited as the lightest and strongest material available in the world. Its high-power density and energy density it is being considered a potential candidates as electrodes in supercapacitors, which in themselves are new to the market. The main objective of this paper is to highlight the usage and benefits of graphene in supercapacitors. Methods/Statistical analysis: Super-capacitors are barely a new technology. Due to its unique property of handling high power and high rate of charging or discharging, it is seeming as a solution for many problems. It is observed that using graphene in supercapacitors makes it more efficient and reliable. Therefore, here an attempt is made to review the effects and advantages of graphene-based supercapacitors. Findings: The graphene-based supercapacitors are highly efficient and able to handle more power and energy density as compared with the conventional ones. The numerous beneficial properties of graphene such as high conductivity, lightweight, high-power density, high energy density, high surface area, etc. make it the most suitable candidate for the electrode used for supercapacitors and have opened the gates for more graphene and other carbon nanostructure-based supercapacitors. Improvements/Applications: Supercapacitors prove themselves as an important element in the field of the flexible electronics industry. It is observed that the usage of graphene-based electrodes improves the performance of super-capacitors. Therefore, applications which involve flexible and stretchable consumer electronics graphene-based supercapacitors are highly desirable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Enforcing rules has proven to be a difficult issue given the present rate of technological advancement. Artificial intelligence, a key component of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, plays a key part in it. This paper's author has focused on the challenges created by artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of intellectual property, notably copyright. The person who offers the creative input for the work in question might be credited as the creator of works made by artificial intelligence with human interaction. But what about art made solely by artificial intelligence, with no human involvement? In this research, a comparative analysis of Japan, China, and the United Kingdom with that of India is used to address the concerns of whether such works are protected and who should be deemed the author. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Now days, free space optics (FSO) is one of the emerging technologies in the field of communication which has seen gigantic interest and vast evolution among the researchers. It can be seen as the replacement for the conventional radio frequency communication due to its various advantages of unlicensed band, security, speed as well as the bandwidth. In order to receive high bandwidth it has emerged as a promising technology in today's era. As in case of FSO transmission is done by using optical sources i.e. laser but rather than enclosing data into fibre cable the signal is transmitted via air. In this paper, we mainly contribute towards the general architecture of free space optics network. How data gets transmitted from one point to another while undergoing various attenuation and degradation in the signal because of atmospheric hindrances like snow, rain, fog etc. The main consideration in this paper is towards the high data rate requirement towards the end users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has witnessed rampant use of digital technology in almost every facet of huma lives. However, these digital techniques like use of mobile apps have certain drawbacks and constrains. These could be addressed with the use of emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT). In healthcare, that is Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). A number of ongoing studies show that integrating security measures with technology will lead to the adoption of stable IoMT applications. Emerging IoMT technologies used in conjunction with Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data, provide feasible solutions. The paper focuses on IoMT models, innovations, and security progress made to tackle COVID-19 issues. This paper contains the bibliometric research highlighting the use of disruptive technology for the diagnosis of COVID-19. It reviews the adoption of contactless services in the post-COVID-19 period along with potential opportunities as well as challenging obstacles for healthcare agencies, policymakers, and customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has witnessed rampant use of digital technology in almost every facet of huma lives. However, these digital techniques like use of mobile apps have certain drawbacks and constrains. These could be addressed with the use of emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT). In healthcare, that is Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). A number of ongoing studies show that integrating security measures with technology will lead to the adoption of stable IoMT applications. Emerging IoMT technologies used in conjunction with Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data, provide feasible solutions. The paper focuses on IoMT models, innovations, and security progress made to tackle COVID-19 issues. This paper contains the bibliometric research highlighting the use of disruptive technology for the diagnosis of COVID-19. It reviews the adoption of contactless services in the post-COVID-19 period along with potential opportunities as well as challenging obstacles for healthcare agencies, policymakers, and customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Small Medium Enterprises (here after will be referred as SMEs) represent a divergent of enterprises and are the backbone of a country's economic development fostering growth, creating employment opportunities, and generating revenue for the country. However, SMEs on average have a high environmental footprint and literature shows an estimated 60%–70% of industrial pollution is contributed by SMEs, especially from the manufacturing sector. The SMEs are vital stakeholders in their role as the main benefactor to economic activities, environmental impression, and social well-being, hence, it is crucial for SMEs to adopt eco-innovation. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to delineate the role of eco-innovation adoption towards manufacturer's sustainability, particularly in food manufacturing industries emphasizing the developing countries. Literature indicates that there has been little research done in the developing countries on SMEs' food manufacturing industries. This existing gap stresses the importance of this study. Though attention has been given to both internal and external analysis of a firm, this paper focuses on a firm's dynamic capabilities as antecedents to adopt eco-innovation to be sustainable in its industry. Five main factors have been identified as the dynamic capabilities namely: technological compatibility, technological complexity, eco culture, capitalizing opportunity, and green human resource, with eco-innovation adoption as the mediating factor for a firm to be sustainable. This paper also proposes a model with hypothesis development to be tested mainly in the SMEs food manufacturing industries emphasizing the developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Civil engineering has grown in numerous aspects as a result of technological advancements and evolution. Previously, the study and sustainability of civil structures were done using paper-based calculations, which resulted in insufficient precision and changeable elements causing the structure's demise through inevitable events. However, with the help of the integration of various engineering fields, this determination of various characteristic changes, deformation, or failure caused by hidden factors that are left out in real-time and manual calculations, i.e., paper-basedcalculations, has converted and led this system to a whole new level. Currently, Various software are being developedfor the analysis, computing, and management of a very precise RCC Entrance Arch. This study explains how to use and benefit from the software STAAD Proficient in the field of building and in the examination of concrete structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The scenario of sustainability is to be realized holistically with focus on the various aspects in the contemporary era of rapid technological advancements that intrinsically generate components that have a deleterious and devastating impact on the environment at large. Industrialization and globalization have their perks ingrained with the challenges of handling the aspects that have a huge and drastic impact on the sustainability and electronic waste (e-waste) generated is at the zenith in the present-day context besides the dynamic changes of the much debated and deliberated greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, global warming, carbon footprint leading to increased and excessive pollution of the biotic and abiotic components. The solution to curb control and contain the challenges of electronic waste and its management is the crux of the paper. The focus of the paper is two dimensional in providing a solution through an application that is designed and the legal protocols that are to be implemented globally to address the environmental impact of the aspect of e-waste and its subsequent strategic management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The concepts of structural flexibility became one of the important goals in the design phases to reach high performance in architecture. The pioneering projects and ideas that linked architecture with technologies and scientific innovations appeared, with the aim of reaching projects that mix the concepts of flexibility with the development of machine thought and modern technology to meet the functional, environmental, and aesthetic requirements for human wellbeing. The aim of this paper is to identify the mechanisms used in order to reach flexible structural systems capable of accommodating technological changes and developments. The research hypothesizes that the structural design according to the concepts of flexibility achieves high structural performance. The paper depends in its theoretical framework on a set of research and studies on the basic concepts of flexibility, and the possibility of their application within the structural design at the intellectual and application levels. The research methodology is based on identifying strategies and mechanisms to achieve structural flexibility, and then testing their compatibility with the established principles to reach high-performance structures. The research concluded that the structural flexibility in contemporary architecture, especially those with technological innovation, has an active role in enhancing the structural performance of the building. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As we can see today, the new technology provides many facilities and fast communication, such as the Internet. We must think about how this information transfers from the source to the destination. Due to the fact that a device called a router does managing the transfer operation, this device explores the path from the source to the destination at a low cost. Furthermore, in this paper, we present one of the most popular algorithms used in routing, is the Distance Vector (DV) algorithm, which is the basis of the well-known Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Therefore, we will explain how this protocol works and what is the problem when implementing it in the weird network and shows how can this protocol manage this problem and solve it. Besides, show where this protocol is used. As a result, the discussion part will explain the purpose of using this protocol and make a comparison with other routing protocols to see the efficiency of this protocol. Thus, during this paper, we will find the accuracy of this algorithm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two main domains of Indian economy are agriculture and manufacturing. More than 50 percent of the total employment force directly, indirect depends on agriculture which contributes around 17-18 percent to the country's GDP from agriculture. Uncertainty in production, changing government policies, urbanization effects this percentage and an estimated drop in this work force would be 25.7 percent by 2050. With the challenges which are may or may not be controlled by human intervention, but use of different machine and technology can work coping against those natural factors in one or another way. Unmanned Air Vehicles with sensors, synonym for Flying Agriculture Networks is a new technology for agriculture is widely used for different chore in agriculture and prove their efficiency to improve the production. This technological transformation supports the farming communities for improvement, can become a strong key to feed the growing population of world. With increasing availability of affordable systems, use of smart systems may boost the production towards rising consumer expectation and cares the rapid growth of agriculture production. India accounted for 55 per cent market share of the US$ 200-250 billion global services sourcing business in 2019-20, which is the largest sourcing destination; on the other hand, India accounted for only 8 percent for smart agriculture devices. Use of technology in India for agriculture is a big challenge due to traditional believes, social and political issues. This paper survey is about Indian perspective for the use of FANET in agriculture, their challenges and opportunities. A detailed survey is conducted with 2000 farmers across the India for availability and challenges facing by them to use technology. Paper is also discussing the Government support, initiatives in last few years and current reports for use of UAV's in the Indian Agriculture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the evolve of emerging technologies like 5G, when the smartphones started to roll out in the market, the demand is increasing day by day. Users are demanding high data rates with seamless connectivity and access to both voice and data anytime anywhere. UDNs resource allocation helps determine traffic distribution, congestion, and performance parameters, culminating in less obstruction and is quiet faster and more efficient 5G. To function efficiently, interactive technology like augmented reality and self-driving automobiles require incredibly low latency and this all can be achieved using the concept of Ultra-dense networks and finally this paper is going to discuss why we need 5G, what are the benefits one can get once 5G is deployed and what are the ways to implement 5G. This paper focusses primarily on the Ultra-dense networks in detail. UDNs are basically the deployment of large number of cells in a given area, UDNs is the promising technology in case of 5G deployment. This paper also throws a light on ultra-dense networks working on cellular system and how throughput will increase when 5G is deployed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Blockchain is an emerging technology that can provide innovative solutions for various complex real life problems. The Blockchain is essentially a ledger that effectively records as well as verifies every transaction which can easily be engineered to keep a record of practically everything with value. Blockchain is distributed that made it trust worthy as copies of the transactions are maintained at multiple nodes. All the copies cannot be modified by one intruder. This prompts to a dependable environment for money related transactions. It is among the efficient and highly transparent system that can have great value in the finance, supply chain management, real estate, healthcare, insurance, and other industries that are data-intensive. Blockchain can enhance the efficiency while collecting and storing the medical records. Evidence-based better care, quicker and more accurate diagnoses that result in better treatments at lower costs of care, avoiding needless investigations, powerful and predictive analytics to support individualized care, and improved health policy decisions based on better understanding are just a few advantages of collecting medical records. The research on the paper starts with the exploration of Blockchain technology for different industries in India. The research will further investigate the implications of Blockchain system in the health care sector and will propose the model for its effective implementation. The objective of the study was to understand the applications and benefits of Blockchain in healthcare sector especially in Indian context. The researchers and government bodies trusted the Blockchain that can act as solution to different healthcare challenges in context to Indian Healthcare system. The study will further focus on the key challenges in the implementation of Blockchain. This work also includes review of Blockchain implementation in the healthcare industry and the review of different white papers, reports and publications available in renowned electronic databases. Companies are already experimenting with Blockchain technology to improve the global supply chain's integrity, traceability, and transparency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper address the opportunity and challenge of small grid projects, especially in funding and convincing investors. The investment in wind turbines is significant and requires funding from financial institutions. The problem for conventional financial institutions is the risk of repayment, so they need collateral for the loans given. The aims of this paper is an endeavor to uncover the opportunity and challenge of small grid wind turbine. Most of the wind turbine installations are in remote areas spread along the north and south coast of Java, eastern Madura, northern and southern Sulawesi and parts of Nusa Tenggara. SWOT Analysis is used to define the situation for small wind power project. This paper highlight the result of the analysis : (Strength) Wind energy is a clean energy source that is widely available, especially in islands and offshore areas. (Weakness) Funding difficulties for wind turbine projects, especially for small scale. (Opportunity) New technologies to increase efficiency in Small Scale Wind Turbines. (Threat) Future policy regarding incentives and support for IPP and small-scale wind turbine installations.. It is recommended to search alternative funding scheme beside the conventional including Peer-to-Peer Lending with its various forms. In addition the new technology for Turbines efficiency should be adopted in order to reach the economy feasibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]