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2. A Multi-Criteria Approach for Quantifying the Impact of Global Megatrends on the Pulp and Paper Industry: Insights into Digitalization, Social Behavior Change, and Sustainability.
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Vivas, Keren A., Vera, Ramon E., Dasmohapatra, Sudipta, Marquez, Ronald, Van Schoubroeck, Sophie, Forfora, Naycari, Azuaje, Antonio José, Phillips, Richard B., Jameel, Hasan, Delborne, Jason A., Saloni, Daniel, Venditti, Richard A., and Gonzalez, Ronalds
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PAPER industry ,SOCIAL change ,LITERATURE reviews ,DIGITAL technology ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
Background: The pulp and paper industry (P&PI) is undergoing significant disruption driven by global megatrends that necessitate advanced tools for predicting future behavior and adapting strategies accordingly. Methods: This work utilizes a multi-criteria framework to quantify the effects of digitalization, changes in social behavior, and sustainability as three major megatrends transforming the P&PI industry, with a specific focus on hygiene tissue products. Thus, the research combines a comprehensive literature review, insights from a Delphi study, and topic modeling to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the present and future impacts of these global megatrends. Results: The findings suggest an urgent need to identify alternative raw materials to prevent potential supply chain disruptions. Moreover, due to shifts in social behavior, it becomes critical for businesses to substantiate their sustainability claims with hard data to avoid the risk of a "greenwashing" perception among consumers. Conclusions: This study provides decision support for strategic planning by highlighting actionable insights, quantitative predictions, and trend analysis, alongside the examination of consumer and market trends. It aims to incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives and criteria into decision-making processes, thereby enriching the strategic planning and sustainability efforts within the P&PI industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Determining Factors of the Use of Intention of Digital Banking in Indonesia (Empirical Evidence Using UTAUT 2 Model Modification)
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Carolina, Yenni, Wardoyo, Trimanto Setya, Handayani, Rini, Angela, Aurora, Glennisa, Cynthia, Lee, Pui Mun, editor, and Lee, Gyu Myoung, editor
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- 2024
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4. Digital Technologies in Consulting – Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Leyh, Christian, Lange, Marcel, Lorenz, Alisa, Engelhardt, Yvonne, van der Aalst, Wil, Series Editor, Ram, Sudha, Series Editor, Rosemann, Michael, Series Editor, Szyperski, Clemens, Series Editor, Guizzardi, Giancarlo, Series Editor, Ziemba, Ewa, editor, Chmielarz, Witold, editor, and Wątróbski, Jarosław, editor
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- 2024
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5. The representation of borders as historic liminal spaces in digital games: The case of Papers, Please!
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Ferreira, Cátia and Ganito, Carla
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DIGITAL technology ,LIMINALITY ,BORDERLANDS ,GEOGRAPHIC boundaries ,MODERN society ,GAMES ,ACQUISITION of data - Abstract
Digital games are one of the most engaging forms of media. Players can have a first-hand experience and the possibility of feeling immersed within a digital setting where agency is exerted. This paper seeks to understand the role of digital games as new means of communication and their potential to convey messages that may defy gamers to question the moral grand narratives that shape contemporary societies. In a moment when many countries have opted to close or limit the circulation in their borders, it is important to think about the role played by the border as a historic liminal entity for the representation of societies and communities, distinguishing those who belong from those who do not. The representation of the border in digital games have tended to follow one of the main tropes explored in other media: the border as a physical space that set boundaries between different nations and different regions of the world. In order to assert the potential of digital games to offer a more comprehensive representation of the border as a liminal space, the case of Papers, Please! (2013) will be analyzed. Based on a qualitative methodology, having content analysis as primary data collection method, the paper intends to contribute to the discussion on how history may narrativized and, eventually, reinterpreted in digital games. Papers, Please! analysis will be centered on the relationship that is set between player and border, that is presented as a liminal space where the game's action takes places entirely. Moreover, the paper intends to discuss the role that has been played by digital games in the representation of serious topics and how they have evolved as communication tools beyond their role as entertainment products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Feasibility of using WHO's e-mhGAP-IG Mobile Application for Child and Adolescent Mental/Behavioral Disorders and Substance Use in Indian Setting: Protocol paper
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Kiranmayi Koni, Jayanthi Tarugu, Sirshendu Chaudhuri, Muthuvenkatachalam Srinivasan, and Krishna AM
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Substance Dependence ,Digital Technology ,Adolescent Health ,Community Mental Health ,Health care personnel ,Primary health care ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Background: The treatment gap for people with common mental disorders is large, estimated to be 75–95% in India; the reasons are multi-factorial. It was found that 89% of the primary health centers are not providing mental health care services. Technology like the electronic-mental Health Global Action Program-Intervention Guide (e-mhGAP-IG) is necessary to fill this gap, which in turn helps to attain one of the aims of National Mental Health Program-1982. Hence, the study is planned to understand the feasibility and adaptability of WHO’s e-mhGAP-IG by the primary health workers in the delivery of mental health care for child and adolescent mental/behavioral disorders (CMH) and substance use disorders (SUB). Methods: It is an open-label randomized control trial planned to conduct at primary healthcare centers, Chittoor district. Primary health care staff working at PHCs/Sub-centers having one year experience, and being able to handle smart phones will be included in the study. Data will be collected using a self-structured case report form (CRF) and analyzed by applying per protocol analysis using JAMOVI software. The cost of intervention and the impact on disease outcomes will be taken concurrently to estimate the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Trial registration: CTRI/2023/04/051899 dated 24/04/2023 under the clinical trials registry-India Protocol version: 1.0 dated 24/04/2023
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- 2024
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7. Gambling Control in a Cost‐of‐Living Crisis: An Analysis of the White Paper High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age (2023)
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Bedford, Kate
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DIGITAL technology , *GAMBLING , *COMPULSIVE gambling , *INTERNET gambling , *PUBLIC health surveillance , *REFORMS - Abstract
This article explains the broader stakes of contemporary British gambling reform debates, via an analysis of the White Paper
High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age (2023). I lay out the context to the White Paper, and I summarise its main proposals, focusing especially on efforts to reduce the harms caused by gambling. I also offer a critical analysis of one particularly significant and contentious proposed reform: mandated affordability checks for online gambling, when losses reach certain thresholds. I suggest that these checks reflect and deepen a shared regulatory, industry, and academic faith in online gambling technologies to resolve social responsibility problems, with wider implications for consumer surveillance and public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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8. Drained and Depleted: The Erosion of Personal and Professional Boundaries of Post-Covid IS Academics
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Nyangari, Mufaro, Oosterwyk, Grant, Kautondokwa, Popyeni, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Gerber, Aurona, editor, and Coetzee, Marijke, editor
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- 2023
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9. THE USE OF PAPER IN THE ERA OF DIGITALIZATION - CASE OF JELGAVA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM.
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KUPČS, Raimonds
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DIGITAL technology ,COVID-19 pandemic ,TECHNOLOGICAL progress ,COVID-19 ,ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Humanity has known and used paper for millennia, but in last decades along with technological progress and available alternatives, the discussion about the use of paper increased significantly due to its significant impact on nature and to economic development and overall efficiency. Paper provides insight about risks of continuing in same pace to use paper and gives view on some most important benefits for transition from analog to digital format. Covid-19 pandemic showed perfectly importance of digitalization and many weaknesses as well. Analysis of theoretical literature and everyday life gives evidence, that we are in long cycle of information transforming, which leads to more decrease of the use of paper in future. Paper is based on real life data from Jelgava's education system including 25 institutions of all levels -- from preschool to gymnasiums, as well as other types too. Research shows tendencies, that from 2018 - 2021 the use of paper decreased to a large extent (-67,5%), while expenditures on digital platforms grew impressively (+501,4%). However, 2022 highlighted those changes were non-persistent and showed the impact of Covid-19 containment measures on these processes, which reflected after restriction were lifted in strong rebound in the use of paper. Yet the Covid-19 pandemic gave an opportunity to see what the digitalization path looks like and what we need to do to achieve it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. A Case-Study on Applying Mixed Reality Technology in an Architecture Design Course at a Taiwan University
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Li, Shao-Fu, Ng, Steven Kwan Keung, Wu, Pei-Ying, Ma, Will W. K., Series Editor, TSO, Anna Wing Bo, editor, CHAN, Wendy Wing Lam, editor, NG, Steven Kwan Keung, editor, BAI, Tiffany Shurui, editor, and LO, Noble Po Kan, editor
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- 2023
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11. Improving the Sustainability of Manufactured Products: Literature Review and Challenges for Digitalization of Disassembly and Dismantling Processes
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Mouflih, Chorouk, Gaha, Raoudha, Bosch, Magali, Durupt, Alexandre, Rannenberg, Kai, Editor-in-Chief, Soares Barbosa, Luís, Editorial Board Member, Goedicke, Michael, Editorial Board Member, Tatnall, Arthur, Editorial Board Member, Neuhold, Erich J., Editorial Board Member, Stiller, Burkhard, Editorial Board Member, Tröltzsch, Fredi, Editorial Board Member, Pries-Heje, Jan, Editorial Board Member, Kreps, David, Editorial Board Member, Reis, Ricardo, Editorial Board Member, Furnell, Steven, Editorial Board Member, Mercier-Laurent, Eunika, Editorial Board Member, Winckler, Marco, Editorial Board Member, Malaka, Rainer, Editorial Board Member, Noël, Frédéric, editor, Nyffenegger, Felix, editor, Rivest, Louis, editor, and Bouras, Abdelaziz, editor
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- 2023
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12. Study of the Visual Variables of the Elliptic Paraboloid and Their Representations Through Digital Technology
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Vara, Tito Nelson Peñaloza, Salazar, Jesus Victoria Flores, Vivas-Pachas, Jorge Luis, Howlett, Robert J., Series Editor, Jain, Lakhmi C., Series Editor, Mesquita, Anabela, editor, Abreu, António, editor, Carvalho, João Vidal, editor, and de Mello, Cristina Helena Pinto, editor
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- 2023
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13. Digital Literacy in Teacher Education: Transforming Pedagogy for the Modern Era
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García-Martín, Sheila, García-Martín, Judit, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, and Tomczyk, Łukasz, editor
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- 2023
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14. Rethinking Digital Technology versus Paper and Pencil in 3D Geometry
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Floriano Viseu, Helena Rocha, and José Manuel Monteiro
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3D Geometry ,Digital technology ,Paper and pencil ,Learning ,Secondary Education ,Theory and practice of education ,LB5-3640 - Abstract
Recognising the relevance of learning Geometry, and in particular 3D Geometry, this study aims to discuss the contributions that digital technology and paper and pencil approaches can bring to students’ learning. We seek, therefore, to identify the differences between the two approaches, and specifically: What factors are relevant in one and the other approach? What does one approach facilitate over the other? A quantitative and a qualitative and interpretive methodology was adopted, and based on a didactic intervention, the students' resolutions of the proposed tasks were analysed. The results obtained show that the experience and prior knowledge of the students with each of the solids involved seems to be decisive in the approach with paper and pencil. However, technology emerges as an enhancing resource when prior knowledge is more fragile. The study also shows differences between the representations supported by the two resources, suggesting the mobilisation of different knowledge by the students in relation to each of the resources.Recognising the relevance of learning Geometry, and in particular 3D Geometry, this study aims to discuss the contributions that digital technology and paper and pencil approaches can bring to students’ learning. We seek, therefore, to identify the differences between the two approaches, and specifically: What factors are relevant in one and the other approach? What does one approach facilitate over the other? A quantitative and a qualitative and interpretive methodology was adopted, and based on a didactic intervention, the students' resolutions of the proposed tasks were analysed. The results obtained show that the experience and prior knowledge of the students with each of the solids involved seems to be decisive in the approach with paper and pencil. However, technology emerges as an enhancing resource when prior knowledge is more fragile. The study also shows differences between the representations supported by the two resources, suggesting the mobilisation of different knowledge by the students in relation to each of the resources.
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- 2022
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15. Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Society of Dairy Technology 80th Anniversary Conference: Digitalisation of Processing in the Dairy industry at University College Cork, Ireland 22/11/23 – 24/11/23.
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DAIRY processing , *DRIED milk , *MILK proteins , *DAIRY industry , *AVOCADO , *MILK yield , *DIGITAL technology , *ELECTRICAL resistance tomography , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
This document provides abstracts of papers presented at the Society of Dairy Technology 80th Anniversary Conference, covering a range of topics in the dairy industry. One paper examines the impact of process conditions on water evaporation and energy usage in spray drying, while another explores the use of near-infrared spectroscopy to analyze the composition of raw milk. Other papers discuss the development of high-protein soft cheese alternatives, plant-based cheese analogues, and sustainable cleaning strategies in dairy facilities. The document also mentions a project focused on characterizing the milk metabolome and developing biomarkers for milk processability and methane production. Additionally, the document highlights a study that modified sediment quantification tests for dairy powders to improve image analysis capabilities, with promising results. Further research is planned to investigate the effects of robotic agitation and test additional powders. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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16. Organization and management scholars' technological conservatism: Could we free ourselves from the shackles of paper-bound logic?
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Hensel, Przemysław G.
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TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,DIGITAL technology ,ORGANIZATION management ,SCIENTIFIC community ,DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION - Abstract
Despite capitalizing on many new possibilities offered by the digital revolution, our research community still remains bound by the 17th-century technology of research results reporting. Our work can progress faster and achieve greater impact within and beyond academia if we replace the one-package manuscript form, born three hundred years ago, with a full package that takes advantage of everything digital technology has to offer. However, the switch from paper-bound to digitally enabled logic will not be easy as our thinking and practices have been formed by decades of honing skills that bring success in the current conventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. 19‐4: Invited Paper: Digital Driving on Silicon Microdisplay for XR.
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Han, Jun-Han, Wang, Yun, and Wheelwright, Brian
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DIGITAL technology ,ELECTRONIC paper ,DISPLAY systems ,SILICON - Abstract
Microdisplay on silicon backplane is a promising architecture for XR systems. While digital circuitry is advantageous on silicon backplane, digital driving display introduces visual artifacts. First, we investigated the mechanism and solution of visual artifacts relevant for XR displays. Next, we proposed a intraframe time warp (ITW) to compensate for visual artifacts from head motion. ITW provide benefits to µOLED displays in XR systems by utilizing the higher frequency of digital driving. Lastly, we studied a 4K resolution digital µOLED displays expecting more than 40% of power saving in driving. The proposed digital driving solution with ITW is advantageous in power consumption and visual performance, however, the development of related technology is crucial to build the system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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18. Research on ontology construction of traditional Chinese handmade paper: Take Kaihua paper as an example.
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Cai, Mengling
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DIGITAL technology , *ONTOLOGY , *PROTECTION of cultural property , *CULTURAL property - Abstract
Digital technology has broadened the research methods in the field of cultural heritage protection, and promoted the online organization and utilization of different resources. New digital technology is used to further explore the resources related to traditional Chinese handmade paper (TCHP) in order to comprehensively and systematically realize the knowledge association of different types of handmade paper. In this article, the characteristics of TCHP are combined to existing mature and generic ontologies to design a new ontology model of TCHP, and Protégé software is used to construct the visual ontology. The model is verified by analyzing the digital resources of Kaihua paper. Constructing the ontology of TCHP can realize the knowledge organization and visual presentation of related resources, and also promote the further utilization of the resources and wider spread of the culture of TCHP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. DIGITAL TOOLS AND PAPER-AND-PENCIL IN SOLVING-AND-EXPRESSING: HOW TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS A STUDENT’S CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF A COVARIATION PROBLEM
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Hélia Jacinto and Susana Carreira
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mathematical problem-solving ,conceptual model ,covariation ,paper-and-pencil ,digital technology ,techno-mathematical fluency ,Mathematics ,QA1-939 - Abstract
This study aims at understanding the role of the tools chosen throughout the processes of solving a non-routine mathematical problem and communicating its solution. In assuming that problem-solving is a synchronous activity of mathematization and expression of mathematical thinking we take our proposed Mathematical Problem Solving with Technology (MPST) model to analyze the processes of solving-and-expressing-problems. Resorting to qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, we report on the case of an 8th grader working on a covariation problem to examine the role that paper-and-pencil and digital tools play in the development of a conceptual model of the situation. We found that the resources used throughout the solving-and-expressing activity influenced the depth of the conceptual model developed, within a process of progressive mathematization. Whereas paper-and-pencil led to the emergence of a conceptual model based on exploring particular cases, the digital transformation of the solution was triggered by the process of communicating its mathematical justification and expanded the previous model. Moreover, the complexity of this activity is evidenced by its multiple sequences of processes. Finally, the integration process seems crucial as the concomitant use of technological and mathematical resources precedes major advancements in the expansion of the conceptual model.
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- 2021
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20. Using data from mHealth apps to inform person-centred practice: A discussion paper.
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Radbron, Emma, McCance, Tanya, Middleton, Rebekkah, and Wilson, Valerie
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MOBILE apps , *DIGITAL technology , *MEDICAL care use , *TEAMS in the workplace , *NURSES , *LEADERS , *LEADERSHIP , *TELEMEDICINE , *PATIENT-centered care , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *MIDWIFERY , *NURSING research , *ACQUISITION of data , *QUALITY assurance - Abstract
mHealth applications (apps) are tools that can enhance research by efficiently collecting and storing large amounts of data. However, data collection alone does not lead to change. Innovation and practice change occur through utilisation of evidence. The volume of data collected raises questions regarding utilisation of data by nurses and midwives, and how data from mHealth apps can be used to improve person-centred practice. There is limited empirical evidence and a lack of direction from global health authorities to guide nurses and midwives in this area. To describe strategies for nurses and midwives that could enhance the effective use of data generated by mHealth apps to inform person-centred practice. The purpose of this paper is to stimulate reflection and generate actions for data utilisation when using mHealth apps in nursing research and practice. This discussion paper has been informed by current evidence, the integrated-Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework, and research experience as part of doctoral study. Before engaging in data collection using mHealth apps, nurses and midwives would benefit from considering the nature of the evidence collected, available technological infrastructure, and staff skill levels. When collecting data and interpreting results, use of a team approach supported by engaged leadership and external facilitation is invaluable. This provides support to operate apps, and more importantly use the data collected to inform person-centred practice. This paper addresses the limited available evidence to guide nurses and midwives when using mHealth apps to collect and use data to inform practice change. It highlights the need for appropriate technology, external facilitative support, engaged leadership, and a team approach to collect meaningful evidence using mHealth apps. Clinicians, leaders, and researchers can apply the strategies provided to enhance the use of mHealth apps and ensure translation of evidence into practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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21. An Approach for Healthier, Smart and Sustainable Cities in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis: Mapping SSC Indicators with Quality of Life and SDGs
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Tarek, Sara, Aboulnaga, Mohsen, and Sayigh, Ali, Series Editor
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- 2022
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22. Development of Secured Smart Display for Art Industry
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Adeniyi, Emmanuel Abidemi, Awotunde, Joseph Bamidele, Abiodun, Kazeem Moses, Adeboye, Wareez Olasunkanmi, Ajamu, Gbemisola Janet, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Misra, Sanjay, editor, Oluranti, Jonathan, editor, Damaševičius, Robertas, editor, and Maskeliunas, Rytis, editor
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- 2022
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23. 41‐2: Invited Paper: Active‐matrix Digital Microfluidics System for High‐Throughput Droplet Sample Processing.
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Jiang, Shengzhe, Wang, Dongping, Zhang, Kaidi, Lin, Baiquan, Ma, Hanbin, and Yu, Jun
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ELECTRONIC paper ,MICROFLUIDICS ,DIGITAL technology ,SAMPLING (Process) ,SYSTEMS design ,PIXELS - Abstract
We introduce a high‐throughput field programmable active‐matrix digital microfluidics system designed for large‐scale biological experiments. The fabricated microfluidics chip consists of a 640×280‐pixel array, each pixel measuring at 100×100 μm. This configuration enables the addressing of individual pixels, facilitating parallel droplet manipulation. The system utilizes 9T2C GOA circuits for generating row scanning signals, and 3T1C pixel circuits to provide driving voltage to individual pixels. The system exhibited a notably elevated proficiency in high‐resolution droplet generation and manipulation, with over 80% droplet division success rate and more than 20 hours of stable single‐droplet movement. The minimum volume of an individual droplet amenable to stable manipulation is 1.2 nL, featuring a droplet resolution of four pixels, which is two orders of magnitude less than the previously reported volume at IEDM. This research lays the foundation for the utilization of digital microfluidics in the realms of in vitro diagnostics and biological and chemical experiments focused on single‐cell analyses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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24. Information science and the inevitable: A literature review at the intersection of death and information management: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper.
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Dinneen, Jesse David, Krtalić, Maja, Davoudi, Nilou, Hellmich, Helene, Ochsner, Catharina, and Bressel, Paulina
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DEATH -- Law & legislation , *DEATH & psychology , *AUGMENTED reality , *MANAGEMENT of medical records , *DATABASE searching , *SOCIAL media , *INTERNET , *DIGITAL technology , *INFORMATION science , *INFORMATION retrieval , *TECHNOLOGY , *INFORMATION needs , *ATTITUDES toward death - Abstract
Death is an inevitable part of life and highly relevant to information management: its approach often requires preparation, and its occurrence often demands a response. Many works in information science have acknowledged so much, and yet death is rarely a focused topic, appearing instead sporadically and disconnected across research. As a result there is no introduction to, overview of, or synthesis across studies on death and information. We therefore conducted an extensive literature search and reviewed nearly 300 scholarly publications at the intersection of death and information (and data) management. Covering seven topics in total, we review two groups of work directly engaging information management in relation to death (digital possessions, inheritance, and legacy; information behavior, needs, and practices around death), three engaging death and technology that require information and its management (death and the Internet, thanatosensitive design and technology‐augmented death practices, and the digital afterlife and digital immortality), and two reflecting the ethical and legal dimensions unique to death and information. We then integrate the collective findings to summarize the landscape of death‐related information research, outline remaining challenges for individuals, families, institutions, and society, and identify promising directions for future information science research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. RUČNO RAĐENI PAPIR: POVIJEST, IZRADA, SVOJSTVA I VODENI ZNAKOVI.
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Bešlić, Ana and Dragojević, Andreja
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PAPER pulp , *PAPER mills , *DIGITAL technology , *WATERMARKS , *PRINTING presses - Abstract
The article briefly outlines the history of the handmade paper production, from its invention in China in 105 CE, its expansion through the Arab world and its arrival in Europe, to the end of the 18th century when paper began to be manufactured by machines. The history of the handmade paper is a long and interesting one, since its first invention as a replacement for parchment which was a prevalent writing surface material until invention of the first machines for grinding the paper pulp. The paper technology’s voyage through Asian countries via Arab countries to Europe had lasted 11 centuries and had gone through various technological changes. Some of those have been kept until today as part of the paper manufacturing tradition. After paper arrived in Europe the technology and raw material had been adjusted to local circumstances: linen rags began to be used as raw material, with gelatine as an addition. The technologies became more advanced, paper mills expanded and the demand for paper increased as the result of the invention of the printing press and rising book production. The paper also outlines the historical development of watermarks, from the oldest surviving simple ones from Cremona, Italy to the more complex ones that gradually appeared as the result of the technological advancement. Paper watermark collectors and their collecting passion are responsible for the development of the new auxiliary historical science i.e. filigranology. Today entire digital platforms across Europe are dedicated to this part of paper history, registering their appearance that can help in dating the paper and sometimes even documents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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26. Literary Reading on Paper and Screens: Associations Between Reading Habits and Preferences and Experiencing Meaningfulness.
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Hakemulder, Frank and Mangen, Anne
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DIGITAL technology , *LITERARY readings , *DIGITIZATION , *PHONICS , *EXPOSITION (Rhetoric) - Abstract
The increasing use of digital technologies has implications for reading. Online and on‐screen reading often consist of engaging with multiple, short, multimedia snippets of information, whereas longform reading is in decline. Meta‐analyses have identified a screen inferiority when reading informational texts, but not narrative texts. The mode effect is explained by reference to the Shallowing Hypothesis, postulating that increased screen reading leads to a propensity to skim and scan rather than carefully read, since digital reading material is typically composed of short, decontextualized snippets of multimedia content rather than long, linear, texts. Experiments have found support for the Shallowing Hypothesis when reading expository/informational texts, but the impact of increased habituation to screens on, specifically, literary reading, is largely unknown. It is plausible that shallow modes of reading, prompted by increased screen use, may compromise one's capacity to engage deeply with literary texts and, in turn, negatively affect readers' motivation and inclination to engage in slower, more reflective, and more effortful reading. This article presents the results from three experiments exploring associations between reading behavior, medium preferences, and the reading of a short literary text on paper versus screen. Although mixed, the results revealed an overall pattern for the role of medium: more frequent reading of short texts on screen predicted less inclination to muster the cognitive persistence required for reading a longer text, and engage in contemplation on the deeper and personally relevant meaning of the literary text. Educational implications of these findings are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. Fabrication of a paper-based facile and low-cost microfluidic device and digital imaging technique for point-of-need monitoring of hypochlorite.
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Debnath, Snehasish, Ghosh, Riya, Pragti, Mukhopadhyay, Suman, Baskaran, Kamesh Viswanathan, and Chatterjee, Pabitra B.
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MICROFLUIDIC devices , *DIGITAL technology , *DIGITAL image processing , *DIGITAL cameras , *IMAGING systems , *FLUORESCENCE spectroscopy , *ULTRAVIOLET-visible spectroscopy - Abstract
Lab-on-a-paper-based devices are promising alternatives to the existing arduous techniques for point-of-need monitoring. The present work reports an instant and facile method to produce a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD). The fabricated μPAD has been used to detect hypochlorite (OCl−) by incorporating newly synthesized chromo-fluorogenic ratiometric probes 1 and 2 into the sample reception zone. The probes showed high selectivity and fast response (<10 s) toward OCl− with an excellent linear relationship in the concentration range of 0–100 μM. The concentration-dependent fluorometric change driven by the reaction of 1@μPAD with OCl− has been monitored using gel-doc imaging systems, which is unprecedented. Digitizing the intensity of the colour solution with different mathematical models of colour has developed a straightforward method for monitoring OCl− without any interference from its competitors. 1@μPAD can detect OCl− at ∼10 times lower than the WHO recommended limit. The detection limit of 1@μPAD via a digital camera-based fluorescence technique was found to be better over digital camera-based cuvette assays. Therefore, 1@μPAD has been successfully utilized to monitor OCl− in actual environmental water samples with portability, ease of use, and sensitivity. The analytical RSD was found to be ≤3% based on fluorimetric detection using 1@μPAD. The chemodosimetric reaction between OCl− and the probe was evidenced by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, 1H NMR, and ESI-MS. The rapid response time, biocompatibility, low cytotoxicity, 100% aqueous solubility, ratiometric feature, and exclusive OCl− selectivity over other competitive ROS/RNS successfully lead to the application of the probes for bioimaging of exogenous as well as endogenous OCl− in normal cells (HEK293) and cancerous cells (HeLa). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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28. Integrating China in the International Consortium for Personalised Medicine: a position paper on innovation and digitalization in Personalized Medicine.
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Beccia, Flavia, Di Marcantonio, Marzia, Causio, Francesco Andrea, Schleicher, Lena, Wang, Lili, Cadeddu, Chiara, Ricciardi, Walter, and Boccia, Stefania
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INDIVIDUALIZED medicine , *CONSORTIA , *DIGITAL technology , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *INFORMATION & communication technologies - Abstract
Background: The advent of Personalized Medicine (PM) holds significant promise in revolutionizing healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their data. However, its successful implementation requires the seamless integration of innovative technologies and presents formidable challenges in terms of sustainability. To tackle these challenges head-on, the International Consortium for Personalized Medicine (ICPerMed) was established, and the IC2PerMed project, as part of this consortium, seeks to foster collaboration between the European Union (EU) and China in the field of Personalized Medicine. Based on the results collected by the project, the objective of this study is to discern the key priorities for the implementation of Personalised Medicine concerning Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Big Data and digital solutions, with a particular emphasis on data management and protection. Methods: A Delphi survey was conducted to gather expert's consensus on the main priorities for actions on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Big Data and digital solutions in the field of Personalized Medicine. Results: The survey identified seven priorities in the area of Big Data and digital solutions, including data interoperability, standards, security measures, and international partnerships. Additionally, twelve priorities were identified for the innovation-to-market process, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, need assessment, and value definition in resource allocation. Conclusions: The effective implementation of new technologies in Personalized Medicine research and practice is essential for the advancement of healthcare systems in both the European and Chinese contexts. The identified priorities play a pivotal role in promoting the sustainability of health systems and driving innovation in the implementation of Personalized Medicine. Addressing challenges related to data interoperability, standards, security, international collaboration, cost-effectiveness, and value assessment is of utmost importance in order to propel the progress of Personalized Medicine in healthcare systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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29. Feature Papers "Age-Friendly Cities & Communities: State of the Art and Future Perspectives"
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van Hoof, Joost, Marston, Hannah R., and van Hoof, Joost
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Humanities ,Social interaction ,AFCCQ ,Age-Friendly Cities ,COVID-19 ,Cochrane ,Coronavirus ,Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities ,ICT ,Kazan ,Polynesian population ,Romania ,Russia ,Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland ,Te Tiriti o Waitangi ,UK ,World Health Organization ,active ageing ,age in place ,age-friendliness ,age-friendly ,age-friendly cities ,age-friendly cities and communities ,age-friendly communities ,age-friendly homes ,age-friendly transport ,age-friendly urban public transport ,ageing ,ageism ,aging ,aging in place ,ambient assisted living ,assisted living facilities ,awareness ,care services models ,case studies ,citizen science ,cluster analysis ,co-creation ,community ,connectedness ,consultation-liaison psychiatry ,consumers ,cooling ,coronavirus ,cross-cultural research ,cycling ,daily life activities monitoring ,dementia ,design guidelines ,design hacking ,digital ,digital citizenship ,digital data layer ,digital technology ,displacement ,dwellings ,e-health ,elderly ,environmental design ,evaluating smart cities initiatives ,evidence-based ,ex-prisoners ,experiments ,family ,gender ,general hospital ,gentrification ,gerontechnology ,gerontology ,governance ,group living ,health ,health information ,healthy ageing ,heating ,homes ,housing ,human centred design ,human-centered design ,indicators ,innovation ,intergenerational communication ,internet of things ,isolation ,later life ,law ,loneliness ,long-term care ,machine learning ,medicines ,mobility justice ,n/a ,neighbourhoods ,older adults ,older adults care ,older citizens ,older offenders ,older people ,organizational environment ,participation ,participatory action research ,participatory video design ,patent ,person-centered care ,personalised ageing ,perspective of older adults ,photovoice ,physical activity ,physical environment ,physical environment/space ,planning ,policy ,prisoners ,prisons ,psycho-geriatrics ,public policies on smart cities ,qualitative research ,quality improvement ,quality of life ,questionnaire ,rebellion ,regulations ,relational leadership ,review ,rural planning ,seniors ,smart ageing ,smart cities ,smart cities initiatives ,smart city ,smart ecosystem ,smart islands ,smart mobility ,social environment ,social inclusion ,social isolation ,social prescribing ,social relationships ,social robots ,spatial ,survey ,technology ,technology limitation and acceptance ,thermal comfort ,tools ,urban ageing ,urban planning ,urbanisation ,use of technology ,validation ,walking ,wearable technology ,well-being - Abstract
Summary: The "Age-Friendly Cities & Communities: States of the Art and Future Perspectives" publication presents contemporary, innovative, and insightful narratives, debates, and frameworks based on an international collection of papers from scholars spanning the fields of gerontology, social sciences, architecture, computer science, and gerontechnology. This extensive collection of papers aims to move the narrative and debates forward in this interdisciplinary field of age-friendly cities and communities.
30. A0177 - Challenges in E-health: The effect of digitalisation of frequency voiding charts on compliance in paediatric patients. Randomised controlled trial comparing digital and paper frequency voiding charts.
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de Wall, L.L., Kragt, E.A.M., van de Wetering, E.H.M., Cobussen-Boekhorst, J.G.L., Mantel-Van Stel, J., Kortmann, B.B.M., Feitz, W.F.J., and Bootsma-Robroeks, C.M.H.H.T.
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ELECTRONIC paper , *CHILD patients , *PATIENT compliance , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *DIGITAL technology - Published
- 2024
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31. Literature Review on Emerging Educational Practices Mediated by Digital Technologies in Higher Education, Based on Academic Papers.
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Lindín, Carles, Engel, Anna, Gràcia, Marta, Rivera-Vargas, Pablo, and Rubio, María José
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LITERATURE reviews , *EMERGING markets , *DIGITAL technology , *STUDENT engagement - Abstract
Compared to the abundant generic research on technologies and education, few studies focus on the scope of whether the technologies used meet the expectations set forth in international reports and to what extent technology contributes to transforming educational practice. Our objective was to identify and analyze the characteristics of educational practices that are being developed in higher education and to assess the value that technology brings to educational practice. We conducted a systematic review of academic papers published in scientific journals: a corpus of 1,207 articles from six journals included in indexed databases (JCR and SJR), selected using Google Scholar Metrics. According to the various records screened, the study we present is based on 49 articles, published between 2018 and 2019. We conclude that beyond their reproducible, enriching, or transformative nature, most of the articles analyzed address the improvement of students' performance, engagement, or self-perception, in which they positively value the experience of learning mediated by digital technology, although they do not have an impact on the transformative value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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32. Critically appraised paper: A combined digital technology program was not superior to usual care on knee pain following total knee replacement [synopsis].
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Østerås, Nina
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DIGITAL technology ,KNEE pain ,PHYSICAL therapy ,POSTOPERATIVE pain ,TOTAL knee replacement ,PAIN management - Abstract
The article examines the effectiveness of a combined digital technology program versus usual care in managing knee pain after total knee replacement. Topics discussed include the comparison of pain outcomes between the two approaches, the evaluation of patient adherence and engagement with digital interventions, and the overall impact of digital tools on post-surgical rehabilitation.
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- 2024
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33. Critically appraised paper: A combined digital technology program was not superior to usual care on knee pain following total knee replacement [Commentary].
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White, Daniel K
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DIGITAL technology ,KNEE pain ,POSTOPERATIVE pain ,TOTAL knee replacement ,PAIN management - Published
- 2024
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34. Flexible Optically Rewritable Electronic Paper.
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Chigrinov, Vladimir, Kudreyko, Aleksey, and Sun, Jiatong
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DIGITAL technology ,LINEAR polarization ,SMART cards ,AZO dyes ,PRICE marks - Abstract
In this article, we present the procedure of preparation of flexible electronic paper with a photosensitive azo dye layer as the key element for changing the orientation of the polarization plane. The main steps of the technology for the fabrication of flexible e-paper are reported. The possible production of Digital Mirror Devices and the roll-to-roll process is discussed. Images on flexible e-paper are demonstrated, including bank card options. The advantages of optically rewritable e-paper technology in comparison with the e-ink usually used for this purpose are highlighted. Potential applications of flexible optically rewritable e-paper include price tags for supermarkets, indoor and outdoor advertisements, smart card labels, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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35. Risks and Threats Arising from the Adoption of Digital Technology in Treasury
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von Solms, Johan, Langerman, Josef, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Venter, Hein, editor, Loock, Marianne, editor, Coetzee, Marijke, editor, Eloff, Mariki, editor, Eloff, Jan, editor, and Botha, Reinhardt, editor
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- 2020
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36. Exploring paperless working: A step towards low carbon footprint.
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Yousufi, Mahmood Khan
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ECOLOGICAL impact ,ECOSYSTEMS ,DIGITAL technology ,MASS production ,SUSTAINABLE development - Abstract
Mass production of paper is one of the significant factors that are contributing to increase in carbon outrush in the global ecological system. The paper trade releases large volumes of air, water, and soil pollutants, which pony up to green house gasses. The rotted paper releases methane gas, which is many times more hazardous than carbon dioxide. Paperless business is a vital environmental business practice that is better for the upliftment of the current degrading environment. Global corporations are promoting paperless workplaces to move a step forward towards a sustainable ecological system and achieve the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. The research study after observation opined that although various challenges are being portrayed by employing digitalization of workplaces still working paperless is quite fruitful for the global ecological system. The digital innovations are the only alternatives available in the current times for the paper based job places. In this research study fairly was also studied the critical aspect of paperless workplace. On analyzing the dark data of the global corporeal world it was depicted that digitalization is also enhancing the carbon footprint. It is thus concluded in this research study that sensible and secure use of digital technology could only make paperless working successful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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37. HOW SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN IS TODAY'S MODERN PRINTING INDUSTRY? MYTHS AND FACTS.
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Horvath, Csaba, Aydemir, Cem, and Yenidogan, Semira
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DIGITAL communications ,PRINTING industry ,DIGITAL technology ,CIRCULAR economy ,SUSTAINABLE development ,SOCIAL consciousness ,ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
Going green... So many projects to reduce environmental impact start this way and continue with the first task being to eliminate printed communication and go paperless and digital. All this is not driven by thoughtful environmental considerations, but by an aversion to paper-based communication that is wrongly anchored in the social consciousness. The authors draw attention to the misconceptions that people have about paper-based communication, showing that they are untrue and that they are often used to greenwash the digital world, thus distracting attention from the harmful environmental impact of their own processes. At the same time, they present the facts against the myths, citing scientific sources and reports, as well as their own research. They analyse the real environmental impacts of paper-based communication and the extent to which technology processes meet sustainability requirements. The world of print communication (including the modern printing industry) attaches great importance to sustainability. The Gutenberg galaxy has provided the basis for the development of human knowledge and culture for half a millennium and plans to continue to play this role in the future. It aims to meet the requirements of environmental sustainability, the circular economy and to work with the rest of the supply chain to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors detail and analyse these processes in their work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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38. Digital Transformation In Industry.
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Gupchup, Sampada
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DIGITAL transformation ,ROBOTIC process automation ,DIGITAL technology ,CORPORATE culture ,ELECTRONIC paper ,CLOUD computing - Abstract
The research paper on Digital Transformation in Industry focuses on the study of the latest technologies and trends in industry. The research methodology used is a combination of primary and secondary research. Employees of different organizations provided insights on the recent trends in their respective industry. This helped to gather real, accurate, and meaningful data for data analysis. The research paper helps to understand the shifts in digital transformation in different industries like service industry, manufacturing, transport, construction, insurance & government, etc. The study has included how companies like Netflix, Tata Motors, Amazon, etc.have successfully undergone digital transformation to elevate customer experience. In order to measure the success of digital transformation efforts, organizations need to develop digital transformation success metrics. This has also been covered. The digital transformation technologies embraced by organizations are Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Augmented Reality, Robotics and Robotic Process Automation etc. Customers, employees, technology, and a culture of change are the pillars of today's digital revolution. While embracing digitization, companies face various barriers like resistance to change, scarcity of funds, lack of technical expertise, lack of co-ordination and communication among departments, absence of a leader to handle the transition, etc. Companies need to overcome these hurdles to be successful in data driven transformation. Finally, the research paper delves on the recommendations for a thriving digitalization strategy. These include hiring competitive talent to drive the change, improving cyber security and enhancing data protection, leveraging efficient technology which is effective, developing simple, easy to use systems, encouraging people of the organization to embrace the digital initiatives as usually company culture resists new initiatives. While introducing digital initiatives, companies need to align their business objectives with the current trends and use only those technologies which are relevant for one's business. Else, the costs of digitization may pile up leading to unnecessary cost escalation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
39. Developing the skills for complex thinking research: a case study using social robotics to produce scientific papers.
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Omar Lopez-Caudana, Edgar, Enrique George-Reyes, Carlos, and Avello-Martínez, Raidell
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DIGITAL technology ,HUMANOID robots ,ACADEMIA ,ROBOTICS ,RESEARCH skills ,CREATIVE thinking - Abstract
The development of university students’ skills to successfully produce scientific documents has been a recurring topic of study in academia. This paper analyzes the implementation of a training experience using a digital environment mediated by video content materials starring humanoid robots. The research aimed to scale complex thinking and its sub-competencies as a hinge to strengthen basic academic research skills. Students from Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico committed to preparing a scientific document as part of their professional training participated. A pretest to know their initial level of perception, a posttest to evaluate if there was a change, and a scientific document the students delivered at the end of the training experience comprised the methodology to demonstrate the improvement of their skills. The results indicated students’ perceived improvement in the sub-competencies of systemic, creative, scientific, and innovative thinking; however, their perceptions did not align with that of the tutor who reviewed the delivered scientific product. The conclusion was that although the training experience helped strengthen the students’ skills, variables that are determinants for a student to develop the knowledge necessary to prepare scientific documents and their derived products remain to be analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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40. Issue 21 Editorial.
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Blyth, Tilly
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SCIENCE museums ,HISTORY of science ,MUSEUM studies ,ELECTRONIC paper ,MUSEUM curatorship ,DIGITAL technology - Abstract
The Science Museum Group Journal's Issue 21 Editorial discusses a special collection of articles that explore the scientific acquisitions of Professor Stephen Hawking's office at the Science Museum Group and his papers at the University of Cambridge. These acquisitions provide insights into the practices of theoretical physics, academic collaboration, and the realities of living with a degenerative disease while being a celebrity. The articles also highlight the work of curators and archivists in acquiring, cataloging, and understanding museum and archive collections. The issue also includes discussions on curatorship, research, and audience engagement in other areas, such as the interactions of psychiatry and cinema. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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41. A systematic review of mobile-assisted oral communication development from selected papers published between 2010 and 2019.
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Hsu, Keng-Chih and Liu, Gi-Zen
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ORAL communication , *DIGITAL technology , *ACQUISITION of data , *SELF-evaluation , *SELF regulation - Abstract
With the advancement of mobile technology, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has significant potential regarding its practical applications and benefits in foreign language learning. Nevertheless, little research was conducted to examine factors regarding the facilitation of oral communication through MALL based on established theories or models. The purpose of this review is to investigate the main constituents conducive to the intended outcomes based on an adapted model from Beatty (2010) and further provide guidelines for enthusiastic stakeholders in the field. Twenty-eight empirical studies were collected and categorized according to four key variables of the design model and analyzed qualitatively, with the key findings identified as follows. Due to the technical affordance of mobile technology, it is found that a student-centered self-regulated learning context is created, where students construct knowledge through self-instruction, self-evaluation, and self-correction. Furthermore, a speaking strategy-driven collaborative-based learning design enhances students' oral proficiency through strong social connections, interactions, and communication. Finally, given the pedagogical design and practices, high-level cognitive thinking is thereby promoted, with promising affective learning outcomes. In light of the findings, guidelines for educational practitioners, learners, and system designers are provided for pedagogical and practical application in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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42. Telemedicine and Digital Medicine in the Clinical Management of Hypertension and Hypertension-Related Cardiovascular Diseases: A Position Paper of the Italian Society of Arterial Hypertension (SIIA).
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Minuz, Pietro, Albini, Fabio Lucio, Imbalzano, Egidio, Izzo, Raffaele, Masi, Stefano, Pengo, Martino F., Pucci, Giacomo, Scalise, Filippo, Salvetti, Massimo, Tocci, Giuliano, Cicero, Arrigo, Iaccarino, Guido, Savoia, Carmine, Sechi, Leonardo, Parati, Gianfranco, Borghi, Claudio, Volpe, Massimo, Ferri, Claudio, Grassi, Guido, and Muiesan, Maria Lorenza
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KIDNEY disease risk factors , *HYPERTENSION , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors , *MEDICAL quality control , *CEREBROVASCULAR disease , *DIGITAL technology , *MOBILE apps , *DIGITAL health , *RISK assessment , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *AMBULATORY blood pressure monitoring , *QUALITY assurance , *PATIENT compliance , *TELEMEDICINE , *DISEASE management , *HEALTH promotion , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
High blood pressure is the leading cause of death and disability globally and an important treatable risk factor for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and chronic kidney diseases. Digital technology, including mobile health solutions and digital therapy, is expanding rapidly in clinical medicine and has the potential to improve the quality of care and effectiveness of drug treatment by making medical interventions timely, tailored to hypertensive patients' needs and by improving treatment adherence. Thus, the systematic application of digital technologies could support diagnosis and awareness of hypertension and its complications, ultimately leading to improved BP control at the population level. The progressive implementation of digital medicine in the national health systems must be accompanied by the supervision and guidance of health authorities and scientific societies to ensure the correct use of these new technologies with consequent maximization of the potential benefits. The role of scientific societies in relation to the rapid adoption of digital technologies, therefore, should encompass the entire spectrum of activities pertaining to their institutional role: information, training, promotion of research, scientific collaboration and advice, evaluation and validation of technological tools, and collaboration with regulatory and health authorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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43. Sensory and Emotional Smart Cultural Tourism: a conceptual paper.
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Oliveira, Lídia
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HERITAGE tourism ,DIGITAL technology ,EMOTIONAL experience ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations ,LITERATURE reviews ,TOURISM - Abstract
This is a conceptual article that aims to propose the concept of sensory and emotional smart cultural tourism, whose main idea is to promote the use of digital technologies in an approach that makes them transparent in the tourist experience and that this experience is focused on the sensory and emotional experience, capable of triggering memorable sensory states, that is, unforgettable experiences. The proposal of sensory and emotional smart cultural tourism was conceived through an analytical-reflective literature review and proposes that the empirical approaches to be implemented from the concept take into account the co-design approach. Hence the essential triad (3P) - People, Places, Patrimony. The proposal presented by sensory and emotional smart cultural tourism aims to be a contribution to the process of innovation in the area of smart tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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44. Ken J. Ward, Last Paper Standing: A Century of Competition Between the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News.
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Tennant, J. Ian
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HISTORY education , *DIGITAL technology , *ELECTRONIC newspapers - Abstract
"Last Paper Standing: A Century of Competition Between the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News" by Ken J. Ward is a book that explores the history of the battles between these two newspapers and their struggle for survival in the digital age. The author provides a blow-by-blow account of the circulation wars, using extensive research and interviews with key players. The book highlights the ruthless publishers, questionable business decisions, and the impact of great journalism and sensationalism. It also emphasizes the importance of product differentiation and local news in sustaining a loyal audience and profitability for news outlets. However, despite their efforts, both newspapers ultimately failed to adapt to new media and the changing newspaper business model. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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45. Cultural Heritage Management in Post-industrial Sites: The Case Study of Seka Paper Museum and Kocaeli Science Center
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Muşkara, Üftade, Tunçelli, Oylum, Hülagü, K. Taha, Pisello, Anna Laura, Editorial Board Member, Hawkes, Dean, Editorial Board Member, Bougdah, Hocine, Editorial Board Member, Rosso, Federica, Editorial Board Member, Abdalla, Hassan, Editorial Board Member, Boemi, Sofia-Natalia, Editorial Board Member, Mohareb, Nabil, Editorial Board Member, Mesbah Elkaffas, Saleh, Editorial Board Member, Bozonnet, Emmanuel, Editorial Board Member, Pignatta, Gloria, Editorial Board Member, Mahgoub, Yasser, Editorial Board Member, De Bonis, Luciano, Editorial Board Member, Kostopoulou, Stella, Editorial Board Member, Pradhan, Biswajeet, Editorial Board Member, Abdul Mannan, Md., Editorial Board Member, Alalouch, Chaham, Editorial Board Member, O. Gawad, Iman, Editorial Board Member, Nayyar, Anand, Editorial Board Member, Amer, Mourad, Series Editor, Vujicic, Miroslav D., editor, Kasim, Azilah, editor, Chica Olmo, Jorge, editor, and Aslam, Mohamed, editor
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- 2022
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46. Let's just work together! Paper, laptop, and tablet as equally effective tools for groupwork in college.
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Sage, Kara, Stockdale, Kayden, and Mauer, Larissa
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DIGITAL technology ,CLASSROOM activities ,LAPTOP computers ,EDUCATIONAL technology ,SATISFACTION ,STUDENT recruitment - Abstract
Students often recruit digital devices to complete their classroom activities. To determine best practices for the classroom, the present study explored the use of tablets relative to laptops and paper in the understudied context of brief, in-person, small group academic tasks. One-hundred twenty small groups of two to three undergraduate students were randomly assigned to one device (paper, laptop, or tablet) and one set-up (a single shared device or multiple individual devices) in a 3 × 2 between-subjects design. Data were collected in 2019 –2021. Students completed one group task that culminated in a knowledge quiz and a second group task that culminated in writing their own quiz together. They then individually rated group members as well as reported their perceptions of satisfaction, effort, and difficulty. Open-ended questions further assessed their perceptions of technology and the three devices in question. Results showed equivalency in group outcomes and individual perceptions across devices and set-ups, with very few exceptions. Quantitative and qualitative data supported that students found advantages and drawbacks to each device and believed that all were effective tools in such a context. Educators must consider the affordances of different technologies when encouraging their use in the classroom but should be open to students using their device of choice for groupwork. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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47. Pre-Registration Nursing Students' Perceptions of Digital Health Technology on the Future of Nursing: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.
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Wong P, Brand G, Dix S, Choo D, Foley P, and Lokmic-Tomkins Z
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- Humans, Australia, Male, Female, Adult, Attitude of Health Personnel, Young Adult, Forecasting, Digital Health, Students, Nursing psychology, Students, Nursing statistics & numerical data, Qualitative Research, Focus Groups, Digital Technology, Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate, Nursing Education Research
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Background: Health informatics competencies, digital health education, and nursing students' perceptions of technology are critical to ensure a future digitally capable health care workforce., Purpose: To explore preregistration students' perceptions of digital health technology impact on their role as nurses., Methods: Using a qualitative exploratory approach, students from 2 Australian universities were purposively sampled. Data were collected through photo-elicitation from 3 focus groups and thematically analyzed. Photo-elicitation provided reference points to encourage more in-depth exploration., Results: Themes included fear of the unknown and who am I? Nursing in a digital world . Human interaction was fundamental to their nursing role and digital health technology could depersonalize care, creating tension around their reason for choosing a nursing career., Conclusions: Educators should prepare students to redefine their nursing identity by exploring how digital health technology augments their practice and critical thinking skills, while addressing fear of a perceived threat to the future of nursing., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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48. Digital service innovation (DSI): a multidisciplinary (re)view of its origins and progress using bibliometric and text mining methods.
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Rabetino, Rodrigo, Kohtamäki, Marko, and Huikkola, Tuomas
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DIGITAL technology ,TEXT mining ,SCIENTIFIC community ,ELECTRONIC paper ,CONTENT analysis ,LINGUISTIC analysis - Abstract
Purpose: This paper studies the Digital Service Innovation (DSI) concept by systematically reviewing earlier studies from various scholarly communities. This study aims to recognize how recent advances in DSI literature from different research streams complement and can be incorporated into the growing digital servitization literature to define better and understand DSI. Design/methodology/approach: After systematically identifying 123 relevant articles, this study employed complementary methods, such as author bibliographic coupling, linguistic text mining/textual analysis and qualitative content analyses. Findings: This paper first maps the intellectual structure and boundaries of the DSI-related communities and qualitatively assesses their characteristics. These communities are (1) Innovation for digital servitization, (2) Service innovation in the digital age and (3) Adoption of novel e-services enabled by information system development. Next, the composition of the DSI concept is examined and depicted to comprehend the notion's critical dimensions. The findings discuss the range of theories and methods in the existing research, including antecedents, processes and outcomes of DSI. Originality/value: This study reviews, extends the understanding of origins and critically evaluates DSI-related research. Moreover, the paper redefines and clarifies the structure and boundaries of the DSI-concept. In doing so, it elaborates on the substance of DSI and identifies the essential themes for its understanding and conceptualization. Thus, the study helps the future development of the concept and allows knowledge accumulation by bridging adjacent research communities. It helps researchers and managers navigate the foggy emerging research landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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49. Management of Oil Transportation by Main Pipelines
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Bekibayev, T., Zhapbasbayev, U., Ramazanova, G., Makhmotov, E., Sayakhov, B., Barbosa, Simone Diniz Junqueira, Series Editor, Filipe, Joaquim, Series Editor, Kotenko, Igor, Series Editor, Washio, Takashi, Series Editor, Yuan, Junsong, Series Editor, Zhou, Lizhu, Series Editor, Ghosh, Ashish, Series Editor, Shokin, Yuri, editor, and Shaimardanov, Zhassulan, editor
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- 2019
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50. Digital Life Stories of People With Cancer: Impacts on Research.
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Rossi, Silvia, Claudot, Frédérique, Lambert, Aurélien, and Kivits, Joelle
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CANCER patients ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,CANCER research ,ELECTRONIC paper ,DIGITAL technology - Abstract
This article examines the influence that digital life stories (DLS) can have on cancer research, using the PARCA1 project as an example. After describing the theoretical framework of DLS, we present the PARCA1 project. The PARCA1 project was anchored in the French context (Grand Est region) and aimed at producing knowledge on patients' experience of the cancer pathway through DLS. It involved 10 patients chosen to favor heterogeneity in profiles and experiences of illness. The paper describes the digital tool and the life stories methodology used to accompany the DLS. Next, it presents the methods and strategies used by participants to complete their DLS and the relationship between people with cancer and the accompanying researcher. Following this, we present (1) the impact of DLS on people with cancer, i.e., their progressive engagement in research, and (2) the impact on research, i.e., the methodological impact of people with cancer on research. In the discussion and conclusion, we explore how DLS can impact individuals who engage in them and their role in research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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