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The article features several technology tools that are supporting the work of librarians and enabling them to be more effective including sensors from FacilitySight, an online Learn to Code service from Fiero Code, and Sierra and Polaris integrated library systems from Innovative Interfaces Inc. of California, owned by Clarivate.

Why you should read this article: • To recognise the potential benefits and risks associated with remote prescribing • To understand the main principles of effective practice in remote consultations and prescribing • To consider how you could enhance the use of remote patient consultations in your area of practice. There has been a rapid increase in remote patient consultations, including remote prescribing – partly in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but also as part of the move towards a ‘digital first’ NHS. There are various benefits associated with remote prescribing, such as convenience for patients and judicious use of healthcare resources. However, it is also associated with several risks, for example the use of inappropriate medicines or doses if the prescriber does not have full access to the patient’s records. This article considers some of the benefits and challenges of remote prescribing, and discusses the main principles of effective practice in relation to patient safety, informed consent and documentation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article features several technologies that can help libraries extend access to more people and better meet their communities' needs, including LibraryIQ cloud-based platform for data analysis developed by Library Systems & Services Inc., lendIT self-service kiosk from D-Tech International, and LibPAS software from Counting Opinions.

The article focuses on the increasing difficulty of distinguishing authenticity in photographs due to advancing technology, which raises numerous ethical issues. Topics include the controversial manipulation of O.J. Simpson's mugshot by Time magazine, the accessibility and ease of photo editing for social media users, and the challenges posed to journalism by artificial intelligence in maintaining trust and preventing misinformation.

Why you should read this article: • To recognise some of the issues related to measuring and enhancing nurse productivity • To learn about several product improvement initiatives that have been implemented in healthcare • To consider various approaches that may be beneficial in optimising the use of nurses’ time. The UK is experiencing a nursing shortage, making it challenging to maintain the staffing levels required to deliver effective patient care. One way of enhancing the care delivered by the existing workforce could be to optimise nurse productivity; however, previous efforts to do this have been largely ineffective, due in part to a focus on the processes of care delivery rather than the nursing activities within these processes. In this article, the author explores the concept of nurse productivity and suggests that enhancing productivity requires the identification of nursing activities and consideration of how these may be undertaken in a more time-efficient manner – or removed altogether. The author discusses two such activities: intentional (hourly) rounding, and fixed-time manual vital signs for patients on general wards. The author also considers the potential of using automatic continuous remote monitoring on general hospital wards to free up nurses’ time for other care activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses breakthrough automotive lighting technologies that improve safety and usability. LED technology has revolutionized automotive lighting, allowing for greater brightness, design flexibility, and new effects. LEDs can be arranged in different shapes and sizes, enabling automakers to create unique signature lighting elements. These advancements in lighting not only enhance safety but also offer extended lifespan and improved efficiency. The article also introduces new technologies such as Osire high-performance RGB LEDs and Aliyos LED foils that provide even more design options and functionality. Overall, LED lighting in automobiles is becoming increasingly important for 360-degree safety and reliability. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic on its third anniversary. It highlights that the virus is still spreading, with a global death toll nearing 7 million. While many have returned to normal life due to infections and vaccinations, concerns remain about the virus's ability to adapt and produce more dangerous variants.

The article offers information on #NoTechforICE, the anti-surveillance campaign that has been monitoring companies doing business with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for years. Topics include the origin of the campaign, technology companies which ICE has entered into contracts with, and tactics used by the campaign at the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Meeting and Conference in Denver, Colorado in July 2022.

The article offers information on the growing prominence of voice search and its impact on SEO, highlighting the increasing number of digital voice assistants and the shift from text to voice in consumers' search habits. The article discusses the rise of voice search, citing forecasts that predict 8.4 billion digital voice assistants by 2024, surpassing the world's population.

The fast-developing field of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change society – but as well as the possibility for positive impact, there is the prospect of its misuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To understand some of the reasons why digital technology in healthcare can be challenging for nurses to use in practice • To learn about the various types of digital technology used by nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic • To appreciate the factors that affected nurses' use of digital technology during the COVID-19 pandemic The adoption of digital technology by nurses accelerated during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, not all nurses were familiar with the various digital systems used in their organisations and there were reports of digital technology not being fit for purpose. This article describes a service evaluation that used an online survey to obtain nurses' feedback on the digital systems used to support patient care during the pandemic. Fifty-five respondents provided details about 85 separate digital systems. The usability of these systems varied significantly across technology types, while barriers to their use included nurses' lack of digital literacy and inadequate access to IT infrastructure. However, most of the nurse respondents felt that digital technology had supported effective patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article recommends technology tools that librarians can use to provide services safely during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, including Curbside Communicator from Unique Management Services, SafeSystem outdoor book from Kinsgley, and Smart Access Manager (SAM) from Comprise Technologies.

The article focuses on the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT among students and professionals, highlighting their popularity and the challenges in detecting AI-generated content. Topics include the rise of AI tools in educational settings, difficulties in distinguishing AI-written work from human-authored texts, and the ongoing debates about the implications for academic integrity and detection methods.

The article introduces the Evaluative Artificial Speech Intelligence-Autism Screener (EASI-AS), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution for use by speech language pathologists (SLP). It describes the built-in documentation capability of EASI-AS that is based on large language models. It presents a scenario wherein an SLP evaluates a child for his communication development and discusses challenges to incorporating AI tools into SLP services including client privacy and data security.

The article emphasizes the shift towards grander, technology-driven events, noting the rising importance of creating memorable experiences. Topics include leveraging smartphones for engagement, utilizing Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality for immersive experiences, and embracing tech-forward photo booths for interactive event coverage.

The article discusses the rising popularity of The StoryGraph, a book-tracking website and app that experienced a surge in sign-ups, briefly going offline for upgrades. It offers ad-free book cataloging, reading goals, personalized recommendations, and various features, drawing comparisons to Goodreads. Topics include its founder's journey, user growth, features, and comparison with Goodreads.

The article discusses the meeting held at LibLearnX 2024 in Maryland's Baltimore from January 19 to 22, focusing on attendance statistics, award presentations, and key themes such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on libraries. Topics discussed include community engagement strategies, projects representing Indigenous knowledge, and the transformation of libraries into haunted houses for outreach.

The article discusses about several challenges faced by librarians ranging from criticism over selection and hiring decisions to online harassment. Topics include a report from New York Times stating that librarians have been labeled pedophiles on social media; a great deal of time and energy put by the librarians in addressing pervasive digital disinformation and misinformation, and some similarities and differences between disinformation and censorship and the challenges they contain.

The article offers information on how technology in mining is driving the sector towards safer, more efficient operations. Topics include information on comments of Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe, programme manager at the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP); the public-private partnership between South Africa's Department of Science and Innovation and the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA); and how global mining sector is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology.

An interview with Dr. Peter J. McDonnell, director and William Holland Wilmer Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, is presented. McDonnell talks about his favorite studies that he remembers fondly, how he feels his research has changed over the course of his career, and how education inspires him.

The article discusses research which reviewed technological advances in optical coherence tomography and fundus autofluorescence combined with electrophysiologic testing, including multifocal electroretinography (mfERG), full-field ERG and electrooculography, pattern electroretinography and visual-evoked potential, used in diagnosing inherited retinal diseases (IRD). The study describes the symptoms and types of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and results of fundus examinations of patients with RP.

The article discusses the potential benefits of offering a wider selection of premium intraocular lens (IOL) to patients with eye conditions as per Doctor Sharon Richens. Also cited are the factors affecting the choice of IOLs like the patient's individual needs, some potential surgical procedures like radial keratotomy and astigmatic keratotomy, as well as some products like the light adjustable lens from RxSight.

The article discusses the projects of U.S. libraries to introduce their patrons to induction cooking as part of their sustainability efforts. Topics discussed include patrons' rising awareness about indoor quality issues with gas ranges, induction cooking demonstrations held by climate justice organization Mothers Out Front (MOF) at Public Library of Brookline in Massachusetts, and the program of Sunnyvale Public Library in California which loans induction cooktop kits to patrons.

Video consultations became essential in the COVID-19 pandemic – and have now become the norm in many parts of the NHS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on acquisition of ProQuest by Clarivate, which has propelled the leading library technology provider into the broader commercial sector of scholarly communications. It discusses that Integrated library system (ILS) products serving public libraries tend to evolve rather than transform, with institutions layering on additional products to modernize customer interfaces and build channels for enhanced patron engagement.

The article discusses the role of big data in contemporary global society and natural conversion of daily life into a data stream. It is noted that experts from the Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics reveal that process of digital colonialism monopolizes the digital technology supply to develop their own digital economies, manufacturing capabilities and other domestic industries.

The article discusses the highlights of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting on April 5-8, 2024. The Refractive, Cornea, and Glaucoma Days programs allowed the mix and match of areas of interest, while a study found that antifungal treatment for fungal keratitis can raise liver function test results. Also noted is the finding that a fixed dose of netarsudil and latanaprost on patients with glaucoma achieved targeted intraocular pressure (IOP) levels.

The article presents statistics related to inventors including the number of items in the Edison Sheet Music Collection, housed at University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor, number of agricultural bulletins George Washington Carver authored from 1899 to 1936, and year that Kraemer Family Library (KFL) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) debuted at its Inventor-in-Residence program.

An introduction to articles in the issue is presented on topics including the state of the library technology industry, an interview with editor Sarah Hunter, and libraries that are adding robotic animals to their collections.

The article focuses on the cognitive aspects of dysphagia decision making. It shows how the evolution of dysphagia clinicians comes from self-reflection and supported discussion of clinical missteps. Also discussed are workplace culture, gauging and misperceptions regarding self-efficacy, and transparency of clinical mishaps.

The article discusses mitigating the challenges in mobile phone interventions to promote adherence to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment as of February 2022. Topics covered include the potential disadvantages of the themes on HIV diagnosis confidentiality, technical frustrations, lost or stolen mobile phones, and the importance of professional support. Also noted are nurses' possible review of the effectiveness of such interventions and provision of personalised support for patients.

The article offers information on how cloud and other technologies hold many benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Topics include information on how South African small businesses are still using spreadsheets to keep track of their accounts; different manual ways of accounting; and increase in use of technology in the business.

The article reports that the MINExpo International 2021 was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 13-15, 2021. Topics discussed include the show was originally scheduled for September 2020 but was moved to 2021 due to the COVID-19 epidemic; and the Cat 794 AC returned to MINExpo, as the latest autonomous mining truck equipped with Cat MineStar Command for hauling, an autonomous hauling solution.

The author discusses personalizing visual outcomes for eye patients by combining mix and match lenses to maximize each other's specific optical properties. Topics covered include conducting a screening protocol to not waste time on a cataract workup, selecting the intraocular lens (IOL) with the patient, using blended or tailored vision, with a combined extended depth of focus (EDOF) in the dominant and nondominant eyes. Also noted is using a femtosecond laser for multifocal IOL candidates.

The article discusses a 2023 study on the performance of machine learning (ML) classifiers to detect glaucoma between ethnicities. Topics covered include the external validation of ML models' ability to detect glaucoma via optical coherence tomography (OCT) images, and the poor reproducibility of the ML model trained on original retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) data across different data sets. Also noted is the maintained performance of the ML model trained on compensated RNFL.

The article emphasizes open resources for the study of imaginative and fantastic literature, such as fantasy, science fiction, and the supernatural. It mentions valuable online databases like The Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Database, open journals and fan projects that cover a wide range of literary genres, authors and themes in the world of speculative fiction.

The article discusses Wing of Tomorrow ribs: One-shot, thermoplastic, OOA consolidation, which includes Airbus' Wing of Tomorrow (WOT) program, launched in 2015, has spent the past six years exploring more cost-competitive, higher-through put material, manufacturing and assembly technologies for single-aisle commercial aircraft wings.

The article discusses Composites as auto-body reinforcements: Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets, which includes composites have made some inroads in automotive body-in-white (BIW) structures, materials use in this area of the vehicle have long been dominated by steel and, more recently, aluminum. Because of this, automakers rely heavily on welding and mechanical fasteners like bolts and screws to join metallic structures.

The article evaluates several technology products including the Digimat software by e-Xstream engineering; the CerFace by Axiom Materials Inc.; and the HexPly XF surface technology by Hexcel.

The article discusses updates in the diagnosis of inherited retinal diseases (IRD) as tackled by Doctor Ishrat Ahmed of the Wilmer Eye Institute at the 36th Annual Current Concepts in Ophthalmology conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Also cited are the challenges in IRD diagnosis like pleiotropy and phenocopies, the benefits of genetic testing, and the recommended IRD management like gene therapy.

The article discusses technological developments in electronic-warfare (EW) systems worldwide as of mid-February 2014. According to Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems' Pat Antkowiak, the U.S. and its allies face the anti-access and aerial-denial challenges in the Pacific region. The opinions of Exelis' Mitch Freidman and Jeff Palombo of Northrop Grumman on the developments are also cited.

The article focuses on the use of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the publishing industry. It discusses how generative AI is being realized in various ways and has the potential to transform workflows, business models, and the products offered to readers. It further highlights that while the technology has been still developing, it is already making significant impacts.

The article discusses the potential risks and implications of generative Artificial Intelligence such as copyright infringement, as it relies on content created by others. It explores the conflicting interests between protecting intellectual property and promoting AI development, and highlights the challenges of proving liability and ensuring accuracy in AI-generated content.

The article offers the suggestions for new technology including Altair Material Data Center for accurate data and data lineage in metals from Altair Engineering; Desktop Anisoprinting for fiber composites printing from Anisoprint; and Resin Blocker for maintaining vacuum from Oli46.

The article explores how Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are designed to grant facility managers predictive control of a building's comfort performance. Topics include current approach to the design of building automation systems (BASs) is to treat the building as a vacuum, unaffected by the surrounding climate; and grants the opportunity to navigate the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire (MEPF) controls according to this data and even act predictively.

The article informs that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) demonstrates high-efficiency technology in Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) distribution warehouse. Topics include direct-fired heating products deliver warm air by combusting natural gas within 100 percent outside air supply outdoor airstream at a high thermal efficiency; and related standards that limit the output of combustion byproducts to safe levels and flame control measures to ensure safe operation.

The article previews several products, including the Z1697 two-stage ejector for molding machines from Hasco, the HyFlow valve-gate control from HRSflow, and the Z7511 and Z7516 locating ring models from Hasco.