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The main pillar of national security is to have borders with stable security. This study was prepared in terms of practical purpose, in terms of mixed methods and in terms of collecting statistics and information in the field and through interviews and questionnaire tools. The research participants in the qualitative part included 18 experts from the Faraja border police, Faraja air police and Faraja drone police who were selected by a purposeful judgment method. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview. The statistical community of the quantitative part of the experts of Faraja specialized police, border guard command, Faraja air force and UAV and there are 72 people who were selected as the members of the statistical sample of the qualitative part and answered the valid and valid questionnaire of the researcher. In this research, the thematic analysis method was used in MAXQDA software to analyze the qualitative data, and SPSS software was used for the descriptive and inferential analysis of the data obtained from the quantitative part. The findings led to the identification of 29 basic themes, 15 organizing themes and 3 comprehensive themes in order to identify new border monitoring methods with emphasis on new technologies. The results showed that the universal themes identified in the form of 1- aerial, 2- optical and 3- electronic methods can play a significant role in border monitoring and are suitable predictors for the technological monitoring of the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran. be considered

The purpose of this paper is to briefly explore the applicability of information technology methods to very large volumes of accounting data. Current developments regarding the digitization of various sectors of the economy and society are converging towards changes in the accounting information systems of entities. The possibilities of multi-dimensional processing of accounting input data open up new options for modeling accounting reports. The development in a multi-dimensional system of financial accounting reports presents unexpected opportunities for enriching the information transmitted to the users of the annual financial statements. The applicability of new information technology methods is marked by: widespread use of Internet-based applications, 5G and soon 6G high-speed data transmission systems, Wi-Fi 6e wireless systems, Wi-Fi 7, artificial intelligence applications.

Abstract Introduction Creating large lesion in ablations using the DiamondTemp (DTA) ablation system may reduce the frequency of arrhythmia recurrence and allow the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether power, application time, contact force (CF), and contact angle affect lesion formation in the ventricles. Methods Ablations were delivered to porcine myocardial preps to evaluate the lesion characteristics. Ablations were conducted with a maximum power of 50 W, target temperature of 58°C, CF of 10, 20, or 30 g, and contact angle between the catheter tip and tissue. The ablation durations were 15, 30, 60 s, 15 s × 2, or 30 s × 2. Results Steam pops occurred only in cases with perpendicular contact. The lesion depth was larger in all settings in the perpendicular orientation than in the parallel orientation. The temperatures were lower in all settings in the perpendicular orientation than in the parallel orientation. The lesions became larger as CF increased with perpendicular contact and duration of ≥30 s. The longer application time resulted in larger surface area, depth, and volume of the lesion. Lesion depth was greater with single application of 30 and 60 s than with 15 s × 2 and 30 s × 2, respectively. Conclusion It is important to perform a single prolonged application as much as possible to create deeper lesions. Parallel contact with the tissue should be maintained to take advantage of the temperature sensor's capabilities to avoid pop phenomenon.

While libraries have long been centers of records and information, the twenty-first century needs they evolve into dynamic hubs of technological innovation. Embracing new technologies can revolutionize the manner libraries serve their groups, beginning doors to enhanced accessibility, richer study experiences, and interactive getting-toknow possibilities. However, the path to digital transformation isn't always without its thorns. In this paper, we light on New Technologies in Libraries and the key challenges libraries face when implementing new technologies and explore potential solutions to navigate these hurdles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractThe objective of this study was to better understand the process of adopting occupational exoskeletons and the phases of acceptability and acceptance in particular. The studies focused mainly on acceptance. This topic given considerable attention, particularly in the framework of information systems, whereas it received less attention in the case of occupational exoskeletons. A questionnaire for studying both acceptability and acceptance based on the UTAUT and the concepts of Situated Acceptance was designed. This questionnaire was organized around seven dimensions comprising a total of 33 items. Two data collection campaigns were performed. They were composed of two samples of respondents with different characteristics. To explore correlations within these seven dimensions and the acceptability and/or acceptance of exoskeletons, PLS path modeling, i.e., causal modeling, was used. The results show that the same dimensions are involved in the acceptability and acceptance processes. However, the dimensions are organized differently and have different impacts according to it is acceptability or acceptance. The models were identified, their formalization as dimensions and their operationalization in questionnaire form were validated. This questionnaire is a subjective tool for assessing exoskeletons that permits identifying elements that impede or facilitate acceptance. It permits monitoring the dynamics of the different dimensions involved in acceptance during the utilization of exoskeletons by operators. Lastly, from a more qualitative standpoint, it could also be used as an interview guide for exchanges with future users or users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Creating large lesion in ablations using the DiamondTemp (DTA) ablation system may reduce the frequency of arrhythmia recurrence and allow the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether power, application time, contact force (CF), and contact angle affect lesion formation in the ventricles. Methods: Ablations were delivered to porcine myocardial preps to evaluate the lesion characteristics. Ablations were conducted with a maximum power of 50 W, target temperature of 58°C, CF of 10, 20, or 30 g, and contact angle between the catheter tip and tissue. The ablation durations were 15, 30, 60 s, 15 s × 2, or 30 s × 2. Results: Steam pops occurred only in cases with perpendicular contact. The lesion depth was larger in all settings in the perpendicular orientation than in the parallel orientation. The temperatures were lower in all settings in the perpendicular orientation than in the parallel orientation. The lesions became larger as CF increased with perpendicular contact and duration of ≥30 s. The longer application time resulted in larger surface area, depth, and volume of the lesion. Lesion depth was greater with single application of 30 and 60 s than with 15 s × 2 and 30 s × 2, respectively. Conclusion: It is important to perform a single prolonged application as much as possible to create deeper lesions. Parallel contact with the tissue should be maintained to take advantage of the temperature sensor's capabilities to avoid pop phenomenon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic stimulated a paradigm shift in medical and surgical education from in‐person teaching to online teaching. It is unclear whether an in‐person or online approach to surgical teaching for medical students is superior. We aim to compare the outcomes of in‐person versus online surgical teaching in generating interest in and improving knowledge of surgery in medical students. We also aim the quantify the impact of a peer‐run surgical teaching course. Methods: A six‐session course was developed by medical students and covered various introductory surgical topics. The first iteration was offered online to 70 UK medical students in March 2021, and the second iteration was in‐person for 20 students in November 2021. Objective and subjective knowledge was assessed through questionnaires before and after each session, and also for the entire course. Data were analyzed from this mixed‐methods study to compare the impact of online versus in‐person teaching on surgical knowledge and engagement. Results: Students in both iterations showed significant improvement of 33%–282% across the six sessions in knowledge and confidence after completing the course (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the level of objective knowledge, enjoyment, or organization of the course between online and in‐person groups, although the in‐person course was rated as more engaging (mean Likert score 9.1 vs. 9.7, p = 0.033). Discussion: Similar objective and subjective surgical teaching outcomes were achieved in both iterations, including in "hands‐on" topics such as suturing, gowning, and gloving. Students who completed the online course did not have any lower knowledge or confidence in their surgical skills; however, the in‐person course was reported to be more engaging. Surgical teaching online and in‐person may be similarly effective and can be delivered according to what is most convenient for the circumstances, such as in COVID‐19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Embolic cerebral protection devices are not routinely used in clinical practice during electrophysiological interventions. We report a case series of patients with intracardiac thrombosis undergoing a percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure and a ventricular tachycardia (VT) catheter ablation supported by TriGuard 3 Cerebral Embolic Protection Device. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Increasing demand for new foods, technological development, and vegan market growth have led to an increase in new food ingredients, so the need for safety assessment of these ingredients is important. Representative safety assessment systems are the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification of the Food and Drug Administration in the USA and the novel food system of the European Food Safety Authority in the European Union. GRAS is a notification system for information on food ingredients, food additives and functional foods under the responsibility of the applicant, while the novel food system assesses the safety of food ingredients excluding food additives. In Korea, a safety evaluation system is established for temporary food ingredients, which includes food ingredients without a domestic intake history. However, safety assessment systems for novel foods from other countries and food ingredients produced by the application of new technology need to be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is the brief exploration of the paradigms- models of accounting information processing. The classic paradigm of batch accounting, which has its origins in Luca Pacioli, is currently subject to the concerted assault of new technologies. We are witnessing a period of technological transformations and in the economic-legal environment with a major impact on accounting, the theory and practice of information systems of entity accounting. How could we describe the changes to the accounting of companies, entities? We are aware of the difficulties of penciling in the multiple trends that influence the organization of entity accounting. Accounting standardizers, public accounting regulatory bodies, accounting professionals, members of academic bodies in universities - we are all facing new perspectives of the development of Accounting, but also new challenges. The classic flows of the processing of identifiable data are transformed by the new provisions of the legal regulatory framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Improving regional economic resilience through technological innovation has always been a strategic focus of China, but the previous studies have paid little attention to the impact of structural characteristics of technological innovation on regional economic resilience. Based on the complexity of technology, this study studies the impact and mechanism of technological systems with more complex internal mechanisms on economic resilience. The main findings are as follows: (1) Higher technological complexity is conducive to technological innovation and can improve regional economic resilience; (2) technological complexity needs to be in the appropriate range, and its positive effect shows diminishing marginal effect; and (3) optimizing market competition and absorptive capacity plays a positive role in regulating the relationship between technological complexity and regional economic resilience. This study provides policy implications for implementing innovation-driven development strategy, formulating economic recovery plan, and medium- and long-term sustainable development strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Communicating the Holocaust at museums and memorial sites is driven by the responsibility of preserving evidence of the atrocities and providing testimonies of victims, bystanders, and perpetrators. Several generations later, the impact of the Holocaust continues to influence us in different ways--as young or older individuals, families, communities, or societies--even if it feels less relevant to our daily lives. At the same time, we are living in an extremely mediatized reality--digitalization and new technologies have completely changed our access to, and our ways of dealing with information and history. This article analyzes current narrative approaches about the Holocaust based on experiences from four student workshops and communication with institutions associated with the workshops (museums, memorial sites, and projects in Germany and Poland). A major focus of this article is directed to visual expressions in communicating the Holocaust. Due to drastically changed media habits during the last decades, this article draws attention to those institutions' perspectives and challenges in communicating the Holocaust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Spine surgery has witnessed remarkable advancements in technology, techniques, and patient outcomes. The future of spine surgery holds even greater promise as technological innovations continue to shape the field. This comprehensive review explores the role of various technological advancements in the future of spine surgery, focusing on robotic-assisted surgery, augmented reality and virtual reality, 3D printing and custom implants, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, biomaterials and tissue engineering, nanotechnology, and telemedicine. Robotic-assisted surgery offers enhanced precision and improved outcomes through real-time guidance and surgical manoeuvre assistance. Augmented reality and virtual reality technologies provide valuable tools for preoperative planning, intra-operative navigation, and surgeon training. 3D printing and custom implants enable personalised treatment approaches with improved fit and alignment. Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics offer decision support, precise diagnostics, and real-time monitoring. Biomaterials and tissue engineering approaches facilitate tissue regeneration and targeted drug delivery. Nanotechnology holds promise for precise diagnostics, real-time monitoring, and targeted therapies. Telemedicine and remote monitoring enhance postoperative care and improve accessibility to specialised care. These technological advancements have the potential to revolutionise spine surgery by improving surgical outcomes, enhancing patient experiences, increasing accessibility to specialised care, and optimising healthcare delivery. However, challenges such as cost, training, regulatory approvals, privacy, and ethical considerations must be addressed for successful implementation. Future research directions include further exploration of robotic-assisted surgery, advancement of augmented reality and virtual reality technologies, development of advanced biomaterials and tissue engineering strategies, exploration of nano-materials, and ongoing evaluation of telemedicine and remote monitoring. Collaboration among surgeons, engineers, and scientists is crucial to advancing these technologies and optimising their clinical applications. In conclusion, the future of spine surgery is shaped by technological advancements that offer improved precision, personalised treatment approaches, and enhanced patient outcomes. While challenges exist, ongoing research and innovation will drive the field forward, improving patient care and advancing the field of spine surgery as a whole.

Drones, also referred to as UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), are considered the achievement of technological progress. Technological progress and, as a result, the quantitative and equipment expansion of drones has led to an increase in the use of these artificial birds in the two arenas of international peace and armed conflict; Because new technologies are not always positive, but in addition to violating privacy, they may be harmful. The upcoming research is trying to answer the question, what is the approach of international law of human rights and international humanitarian law regarding using drones as a new technology? The current research hypothesises that the principles and rules of international law of human rights and international humanitarian law apply to drones. The present study has been carried out with a descriptive-analytical method based on collecting information using a library method to verify its hypothesis. The current analytical research has proved that drones with informational functions have violated human rights, including the breach of privacy and the violation of personal security. In armed conflict, all principles of international humanitarian law apply to drones, including discrimination, proportionality, caution, necessity and prohibition of suffering.

Organizational decision-makers need to evaluate AI tools in light of increasing claims that such tools outperform human experts. Yet, measuring the quality of knowledge work is challenging, raising the question of how to evaluate AI performance in such contexts. We investigate this question through a field study of a major U.S. hospital, observing how managers evaluated five different machine-learning (ML) based AI tools. Each tool reported high performance according to standard AI accuracy measures, which were based on ground truth labels provided by qualified experts. Trying these tools out in practice, however, revealed that none of them met expectations. Searching for explanations, managers began confronting the high uncertainty of experts' know-what knowledge captured in ground truth labels used to train and validate ML models. In practice, experts address this uncertainty by drawing on rich know-how practices, which were not incorporated into these ML-based tools. Discovering the disconnect between AI's know-what and experts' know-how enabled managers to better understand the risks and benefits of each tool. This study shows dangers of treating ground truth labels used in ML models objectively when the underlying knowledge is uncertain. We outline implications of our study for developing, training, and evaluating AI for knowledge work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) can significantly benefit the construction sector, improving productivity, efficiency, collaborative efforts, and product quality while promoting safety and sustainability. However, research on applying 4IR technologies in construction is scarce in developing countries. It is crucial to understand the ability of construction companies to adopt new technologies and identify factors influencing the success of technology implementation. In this study, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted with construction professionals to evaluate the level of technological development of the construction market in an emerging economy, assess the potential for innovation implementation, and identify factors that might influence technological development. The results showed that most innovations are in the early stages of implementation in the construction sector, and their adoption tends to occur differently, depending on the size of the company and the stage of the construction lifecycle in which they operate. Furthermore, technologies tend to be progressively adopted and driven by virtualization technologies. This article presents a framework to assist in decision-making regarding the adoption of 4IR technologies at different phases of the lifecycle of construction projects and identifies the potential barriers and promoters of this adoption in the analyzed context.

The purpose of this work is the issue of new software and hardware applicable to the realization of practical accounting work. Accounting as an academic discipline and practice of records, with millennial existence, is in the process of reconstructing its founding instrumentation. The impact of new technologies - the use of Information Technology (IT) tools, the expansion of applications based on artificial intelligence, radically changes the way the accounting system is thought and developed. The transformations generated by the emergence of new technologies in the concrete record-keeping activities of the entities, the new opportunities created by the existing software and hardware tools or proposed to be implemented, constitute as many challenges for the science of accounting and the practical techniques of organizing the accounting of the entities.

Chloroplast is a discrete, highly structured, and semi-autonomous cellular organelle. The small genome of chloroplast makes it an up-and-coming platform for synthetic biology. As a special means of synthetic biology, chloroplast genetic engineering shows excellent potential in reconstructing various sophisticated metabolic pathways within the plants for specific purposes, such as improving crop photosynthetic capacity, enhancing plant stress resistance, and synthesizing new drugs and vaccines. However, many plant species exhibit limited efficiency or inability in chloroplast genetic transformation. Hence, new transformation technologies and tools are being constantly developed. In order to further expand and facilitate the application of chloroplast genetic engineering, this review summarizes the new technologies in chloroplast genetic transformation in recent years and discusses the choice of appropriate synthetic biological elements for the construction of efficient chloroplast transformation vectors.

Climate change has a significant impact on multiple aspects of human life. The transportation sector, dominated by conventional vehicles, is one of the sources of carbon dioxide emissions that lead to climate change. Therefore, electric vehicle (EV) innovation is one of the prospective possible solutions. Multiple international organisations have adopted legal frameworks to encourage their member states to promote EV deployment within the energy transition framework and climate change adaptation. EU and ASEAN are two regional organisations that have adopted legal frameworks on electromobility. Furthermore, this study will discuss the variation and comparative influence of EU and ASEAN regional integration on adopting new technologies, namely EVs, in the context of climate change adaptation. The research method adopted in this study is comparative law by comparing two different legal systems with the same implementation period and circumstances. Moreover, this study aims to understand the effect of diverse regional integration on electromobility through adopting various legal instruments by regional organisations. A comparative study between the EU and ASEAN is still relevant due to the strengthening relationship between both organisations. Furthermore, in climate change, the EU has also been recognised as a global actor influencing many climate policy developments worldwide. Therefore, comparing the EU and ASEAN as regional organisations with their respective maturity and characteristics will provide a new perspective to analyse the development of electromobility. In addition, this study will also provide new research opportunities, particularly comparative law related to climate policy adopted by regional organisations.

Continuous developments in cardiovascular imaging, software, and hardware have led to technological advancements that open new ways for assessing myocardial mechanics, hemodynamics, and function. The technical shift from clinical ultrasound machines that rely on conventional line-per-line beam transmissions to ultrafast imaging based on plane or diverging waves provides very high frame rates of up to 5000 Hz with a wide variety of potential new applications, including shear wave imaging, ultrafast speckle tracking, intracardiac flow imaging, and myocardial perfusion imaging. This review provides an overview of these advances and demonstrates potential applications and their possible added value in clinical practice.

Abstract This paper analyzes the effect of new technology for steel refining—the basic oxygen furnace—on productivity growth using the productivity decomposition method. I employ a technique that decomposes productivity growth into four factors: operational improvement, within- and between-technology reallocation, and entry– exit effects. I demonstrate that the following two factors are both substantially important: (i) the rapid operational progress of new technology and (ii) between-technology reallocation both among existing furnaces and through entries. I also find that although the overall allocation efficiency improved, the within-new-technology allocation efficiency declined. The results suggest that government policies encouraged the construction of new furnaces by lowering the cost of introducing new technology, and firms were able to enjoy the high productivity gains from the new technology itself and its rapid growth.

Abstract Background and Aims The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic stimulated a paradigm shift in medical and surgical education from in‐person teaching to online teaching. It is unclear whether an in‐person or online approach to surgical teaching for medical students is superior. We aim to compare the outcomes of in‐person versus online surgical teaching in generating interest in and improving knowledge of surgery in medical students. We also aim the quantify the impact of a peer‐run surgical teaching course. Methods A six‐session course was developed by medical students and covered various introductory surgical topics. The first iteration was offered online to 70 UK medical students in March 2021, and the second iteration was in‐person for 20 students in November 2021. Objective and subjective knowledge was assessed through questionnaires before and after each session, and also for the entire course. Data were analyzed from this mixed‐methods study to compare the impact of online versus in‐person teaching on surgical knowledge and engagement. Results Students in both iterations showed significant improvement of 33%–282% across the six sessions in knowledge and confidence after completing the course (p

Childhood obesity is rapidly increasing worldwide and there is an urgent need to implement treatment and prevention programs. Over the last decade, in addition to increasing rates of childhood obesity, we have also observed rapid technological and digital development. The Covid-19 pandemic has largely contributed to both expansions but has also allowed an opening towards a broader vision of medicine, through new therapeutic opportunities such as mobile healthcare. The digital and technological delivery of obesity prevention and treatment programs can represent an innovative tool to support children and families to overcome some limitations and barriers such as the accessibility of programs that prevent them from adopting healthy lifestyle changes. This review aimed to summarize the impact of different digital interventions for children and adolescent affected by obesity.

Adherence to professional guidelines and/or manufacturer's instructions for use regarding proper disinfection and sterilization of medical devices is crucial to preventing cross transmission of pathogens between patients. Emerging pathogens (e.g., Candida auris) and complex medical devices provide new challenges. A search for published English articles on new disinfection and sterilization technologies was conducted by Google, Google scholar and PubMed. Several new disinfection methods or products (e.g., electrostatic spraying, new sporicides, colorized disinfectants, "no touch" room decontamination, continuous room decontamination) and sterilization technologies (e.g., new sterilization technology for endoscopes) were identified. These technologies should reduce patient risk. • New disinfection and sterilization technologies and products are regularly changing. • Advances in sterilization continue as complex medical devices provide challenges. • These new disinfection and sterilization technologies should reduce patient risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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We examine the symbolic management of participative strategic decision-making programs that purportedly use crowdsourcing technology to solicit strategic input below the executive suite, but are often decoupled from actual strategic decision making. Specifically, top management may decide on a strategic option before soliciting input under the program. The first portion of our theoretical framework explains why disclosure of a participative strategic decision making program in communicating with security analysts is associated with more positive analyst appraisals, despite decoupling, and why the benefits of disclosure are amplified to the extent that leaders highlight the use of crowdsourcing technology in the program. The second portion of our framework addresses the antecedents of symbolic adoption. We suggest that firms are more likely to adopt and decouple a program when the CEO has a personal friendship tie to the CEO of another firm that has adopted and decoupled, especially following relatively negative analyst appraisals. Analysis of a unique dataset that includes longitudinal survey data from executives supported our predictions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This mixed methods case study discusses how the introduction of new technology changed the work of departmental administrators at a Swedish university, drawing on Cockburn's theories on gender and technology, viewing organisations as fields of contestation. This paper argues that jobs seem more fragmented with less discretion, as a result of computerisation. However, time saved by a new division of labour enabled by digitalisation has increased the possibilities for specialisation and job crafting. This new division of labour also led to increased tensions between academics, administrators and management. As the risks and possibilities connected to computerisation are matters of social relations, as much as being governed by technology, this paper adds to the debates on work and technology by exploring the complexity of social relations at work place level experienced by this overlooked group at the periphery of the managerial and academic power centres in academia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent new technologies and progress of refractories for iron and steel industry were introduced, including composite bonded silicon carbide materials for coke dry quenching furnaces, key refractories for hydrogen-based shaft furnaces, key refractories for OY furnaces (improved COREX-C3000), silicon carbide tuyere combination bricks for iron-making blast furnaces, environmentally friendly long-life Al2O3-SiC-C castables for blast furnace iron trough, zirconia slide plates for slag skimming of converters, refractories for refining ladles, gradient functional refractories for continuous casting, high-efficiency thermal insulation materials for high-temperature devices, recycling of hot blast furnace slag and foam ceramic filters for casting. Through the adoption of these new technologies, the requirements of new equipment and new technology in iron and steel industry can be met, improving the service life of existing furnace lining or key refractory materials, saving energy and decreasing consumption, purifying molten steel or molten iron, and strengthening the utilization of solid waste. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The management of prostate cancer has significantly evolved over the last few decades with the emergence of new diagnostic and treatment technologies, which are typically more expensive than the previous alternatives. However, decision-making regarding which diagnostics and treatment to pursue is often influenced by perceived benefits, adverse effects, and physician recommendations, without considering the financial liability borne by patients. New technologies may exacerbate financial toxicity by replacing less costly alternatives, promoting unrealistic expectations, and expanding treatment to those who would have previously gone untreated. More judicious use of technologies with an understanding of the contexts in which they are most beneficial may help prevent avoidable financial toxicity to patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Development of the customer perceived value expression with the product use functions optimization model aiming particularly the case of new technology based innovations. Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, the role of customer is presented with particular attention payed to the client role in value creation process in the case of innovation based product. Then the perceived customer value and customer value definition are described. Those formulas are used in consequence as the base for expanded theoretic value concept, which is integrating the impact of used product brand and user functions mix. Finally, the introduced notion is developed in matrix form and briefly discussed. Findings: Extended formula of innovation based new product perceived customer value is presented in the form of the matrix notation, the possible application in the company innovation based product portfolio formation process is discussed. Research limitations/implications: Presented approach to the customer perceived value is based on the application of technical debt concept as the measure of analyzed product innovativeness, which is sensitive data and stay difficult to collect, particularly in case of new technologies. Practical implications: Proposed extended customer perceived value formula can be used as practical tool of new technology based innovative product, allowing to assess its market value in comparison to the existing company product cost structure. Makes possible to confront the customer product appreciation to those coming from the company interior analyzes. Hence its matrix form can serve as optimization model taking under consideration the possible market potential, impact of used brand and design and product use functions mix according to their technology life cycle. Social implications: Developed concept can reinforce the client role in commercialization process, particularly in case technology innovation. Also its use can be an interesting tool of prosumption development, making it more unambiguous and proactive. Originality/value: Presented extended formula of customer perceived vale can be applied as an interesting concept of research about nature the value of new technologies based innovation product also as base for practical managerial tool of optimization the new product mix during the commercialization process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Firms are exploiting artificial intelligence (AI) coaches to provide training to sales agents and improve their job skills. The authors present several caveats associated with such practices based on a series of randomized field experiments. Experiment 1 shows that the incremental benefit of the AI coach over human managers is heterogeneous across agents in an inverted-U shape: whereas middle-ranked agents improve their performance by the largest amount, both bottom- and top-ranked agents show limited incremental gains. This pattern is driven by a learning-based mechanism in which bottom-ranked agents encounter the most severe information overload problem with the AI versus human coach, while top-ranked agents hold the strongest aversion to the AI relative to a human coach. To alleviate the challenge faced by bottom-ranked agents, Experiment 2 redesigns the AI coach by restricting the training feedback level and shows a significant improvement in agent performance. Experiment 3 reveals that the AI--human coach assemblage outperforms either the AI or human coach alone. This assemblage can harness the hard data skills of the AI coach and soft interpersonal skills of human managers, solving both problems faced by bottom- and top-ranked agents. These findings offer novel insights into AI coaches for researchers and managers alike. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

s a new technology, HAARP has several adverse effects on the international community, even though its owners say it is intended to study ionospheres to develop new technologies, facilitate radio communication, and counteract the negative effects of atomic explosions. This was not the case in principle, and its abuses and deviations have been observed, turning it into a technology against humanity. This article aims to examine the abuses of HAARP 's technology and how they violate fundamental human rights. Research methods are descriptive and analytical, and data collection is done through collection and filing. In this qualitative study, researchers found that Haarp's new technology violates fundamental human rights, including the right to life, freedom of thought, and future generations' rights.

This study investigates the impact of applying digital learning through the use of augmented reality technology in university education on student learning outcomes. The research strategy and design were developed with the aim of answering the following research questions: Do different forms of active learning using augmented reality (AR) influence student knowledge?; Is it possible to assess the impact of AR implementation in teaching on the quality of learning outcomes? The main goal of his research is to identify the information objects Situated, Games, and Research within the Active Learning information package and, based on them, examine and determine the existence, relationship, and intensity of connections of the created information construct Knowledge. The research was conducted through the application of an experimental technique with incorporated survey and knowledge test methods on a sample of 270 participants, in 3 groups of 90 students each. Knowledge was examined through initial tests and final tests for each form of the conducted experiment: Situated, Games, and Research. The obtained results were processed using statistical methods of calculating correlation coefficients and factor analysis. The results indicate that students taught through all forms of AR active learning achieve a statistically significantly higher level of knowledge, thus confirming the hypothesis. In conclusion, the obtained research results provide a basis for further research using the described methodology and the further development of educational application solutions based on new AR technologies.

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