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Academic publishing as a novice lesbian scholar: an intersectional experience
No full textThis chapter uses an intersectional lens to discuss some of the meanings of being a lesbian migrant early-career scholar striving to publish in the UK. Practices and experiences of publication are analysed considering how structural inequalities and discrimination based on gender, race, migration, age, and sexual orientation, among others, intersect in the context of scholarly publishing. This exploration uses Black lesbian feminist theory and an autoethnographic-informed approach to analyse poetry. The chapter involves a reflective approach on the importance of transforming contexts in ways that challenge structural inequalities that are institutionally embedded, such as the reduction of barriers in the working conditions and the creation of supportive environments for writing and publishing. This chapter also addresses some of the implications for the creation of a more diverse and inclusive community in which minoritised LGBTQ+ early-career scholars with all aspects of their identity can participate more equally and widely in the academic publishing arena
Advancing into millimeter wavelengths for IoT: multibeam modified planar Luneburg lens antenna with porous plastic material
Get PDFThis paper introduces an innovative antenna design utilizing a cylindrical dielectric Luneburg lens tailored for 60 GHz Internet of Things (IoT) applications. To optimize V-band communications, the permittivity of the dielectric medium is strategically adjusted by precisely manipulating the physical porosity. In IoT scenarios, employing a microstrip dipole antenna with an emission pattern resembling cos^10 enhances beam illumination within the waveguide, thereby improving communication and sensing capabilities. The refractive index gradient of the Luneburg lens is modified by manipulating the material’s porosity using air holes, prioritizing signal accuracy and reliability. Fabricated with polyimide using 3D printing, the proposed antenna features a slim profile ideal for IoT applications with space constraints, such as smart homes and unmanned aerial vehicles. Its innovative design is underscored by selective laser sintering (SLS), offering scalable and cost-effective production. Measured results demonstrate the antenna’s exceptional performance, surpassing IoT deployment standards. This pioneering approach to designing multibeam Luneburg lens antennas, leveraging 3D printing’s porosity control for millimeter-wave applications, represents a significant advancement in antenna technology with scanning ability between −67 and 67 degrees. It paves the way for enhanced IoT infrastructure characterized by advanced sensing capabilities and improved connectivity
An environmental-based perspective framework: integrating IoT technology into a sustainable automotive supply chain
Get PDFPurpose - Over the next decade, humanity is going to face big environmental problems, and considering these serious issues, businesses are adopting environmentally responsible practices. To put forward specific measures to achieve a more prosperous environmental future, this study aims to develop an environment-based perspective framework by integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) technology into a sustainable automotive supply chain (SASC).
Design/methodology/approach - The study presents a conceptual environmental framework - based on 29 factors constituting four stakeholders’ rectifications - that holistically assess the SASC operations as part of the ReSOLVE model utilizing IoT. Then, experts from the SASC, IoT, and sustainability areas participated in two rigorous rounds of a Delphi study to validate the framework.
Findings – The results indicate that the conceptual environmental framework proposed would help companies enhance the connectivity between major IoT tools in SASC, which would help develop congruent strategies for inducing sustainable growth.
Originality/value - This study adds value to existing knowledge on SASC sustainability and digitalization in the context where the SASC is under enormous pressure, competitiveness, and increased variability
Revolutionizing healthcare organizations with Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0: a systematic review of the state-of-the-art literature
Get PDFPurpose- This study examines current research on the relationship between Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0 for healthcare organizations.
Design/Methodology/Approach- We have performed a systematic literature review of 102 documents published between 2011 to 2022 from the Scopus database to identify the research trends on Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0. Through a descriptive bibliometric analysis, we have highlighted the year-wise trend in publication, top authors, prominent sources of publications, the country-wise spread of research activities, and subject area analysis. Further, through content analysis, we have identified four clusters and proposed directions for future research of each identified cluster.
Findings- Results reflect overall growth in this area, with a few parts of the world being underrepresented in research related to Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0. The content analysis focused on describing challenges pertaining to healthcare industries and the role of Operational Excellence tools and Healthcare 4.0 technologies in dealing with various healthcare delivery aspects. We concluded our analysis by proposing a theoretical framework and providing theoretical and managerial implications of the study.
Originality- The article is one of the first to analyze the existing literature on the healthcare sector at the interface of Operational Excellence and Healthcare 4.0 technologies. The conceptual framework and cluster-wise future research prepositions are some of the unique offerings of the study
Orientations of the divine in medieval urbanism
Get PDFMany contemporary descriptions of twelfth and thirteenth-century medieval urban landscapes focus on characteristics of geometry, alignment and perspective (including the impression of crosses) that are derived more from later ideas of reason and perspectivity than from the cultural conditions of the Middle Ages. Using textual references, observations, and analytical drawings, this chapter argues that during the medieval period a broader understanding of orientation was exercised. This more complex interpretation of orientation included aspects of temporality, place, and order, and was most commonly revealed through the enactment of processions and parades
Bridging realities into organizations through innovation and productivity: exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, internet of things, and big data analytics in the metaverse environment using a multi-method approach
No full textThis study investigates how organizations may increase innovation and productivity through the Metaverse environment efficacy (MVEE), Artificial intelligence usage (AIU), Internet of Things usage (IoTU), and Big Data Analytics usage (BDAU). The study gathers responses from the gaming, information technology, and entertainment industries, using a multi-method involving Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling, Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, and Artificial Neural Networks to investigate how these technologies might be used to improve the linking of disparate realities in a business context. The use of AI in personalized and decision-support applications, IoT for real-time data collecting, and BDAU for an insights-driven strategy all combine to create a dynamic MVEE ecosystem. The research also delves into theoretical implications concerning the viability of using the MVEE to boost innovation and productivity. This research identifies the applications of using AI, IoT, and BDA to drive organizational performance in terms of innovation and productivity. Also, the research lays out the role of AI, IoT, and BDA in creating a dynamic metaverse ecosystem
IEEE Global Congress on Emerging Technologies (GCET-2024) Committee
Get PDFThe Global Congress on Emerging Technologies (GCET 2024) is set to convene leading minds from academia, industry, and government to explore the frontiers of technological innovation.
In a world where rapid advancements are reshaping every aspect of human life, GCET 2024 aims to serve as a premier platform for exchanging groundbreaking ideas, fostering collaborations, and envisioning the future of technology. As we navigate through the 21st century, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, blockchain, biotechnology, and advanced materials are revolutionizing industries and societies at an unprecedented pace. These innovations are not only transforming traditional sectors but also creating new paradigms that redefine how we live, work, and interact with our environment.
GCET 2024 will feature a diverse array of sessions, including keynote addresses by visionary leaders, panel discussions with experts across various domains, technical workshops, and poster presentations showcasing cutting-edge research. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into topics such as the ethical implications of AI, the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize data processing, the role of blockchain in ensuring data integrity, and the latest advancements in biotechnology that could pave the way for personalized medicine and sustainable agriculture.
This year's congress is particularly significant as it emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of technological progress. By bringing together specialists from different fields, GCET 2024 aims to foster a holistic understanding of how these emerging technologies can be integrated to create synergistic solutions. The event will also highlight the importance of policy and regulation in guiding the responsible development and deployment of new technologies, ensuring that their benefits are maximized while mitigating potential risks.
In addition to academic and technical discourse, GCET 2024 will provide ample networking opportunities, enabling participants to build connections, initiate collaborations, and exchange insights with peers from around the globe. The congress will also feature an exhibition area where companies and startups can showcase their latest products and innovations, providing a glimpse into the future of technology.
As we stand on the brink of a new technological era, GCET 2024 invites all stakeholders to join this pivotal gathering. Together, we can explore the limitless possibilities of emerging technologies, address the challenges they present, and shape a future that harnesses the power of innovation for the betterment of humanity
Animal models of human disease 2.0
Get PDFThe use of animal models is crucial for advancing translational research by identifying effective treatment targets and strategies for clinical application in human disease. This Special Topic "Animal Models of Human Disease 2.0", called for state-of-the-art primary research and review articles, inviting global experts conducting fundamental and translational research in comparative animal models of human diseases. Submissions were invited on topics related to chronic pathologies, including autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, acute injury, inflammatory and infectious diseases, and regenerative medicine. The five participating MDPI journals were Biomedicines, Cells, Current Issues in Molecular Biology, Genes, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. A total of twenty-two papers were published, including two comprehensive reviews on the use of diverse animal models to advance translational research and twenty original research papers using more common and conventional laboratory animal models (mice, rats, rabbits) or other less frequent comparative models (dogs and plateau pikas). Findings reported in this Special Topic provide significant new information on fundamental pathobiological mechanisms and clinical markers of chronic and acute human pathologies and investigate exposome effects on human health. Research topics included nervous system, liver, lung, and cardiac diseases, the gut microbiome, host–pathogen interactions, antibiotic resistance, pathological effects and/or therapeutic potential of selected drugs and compounds, mitochondrial-mediated mechanisms, and hypoxia-mediated pathways. Topics of regenerative medicine discussed the use of stem cells and gene-edited animal models. Research on exposome-related factors included blue light irradiation and microgravity, highlighting risks to human health regarding the overuse of smart digital devices and future long-term spaceflight missions
A decision support system for sustainable supplier selection problem: evidence from a radiator manufacturing industry
Get PDFSupplier selection is the basis of a successful supply chain. It is also a key factor in improving the competitiveness of an organization. Being a complex process, the supplier selection plays an important role in upgrading the supply chain. The purpose of this research is to present an integrated approach based on fuzzy best-worst method (BWM) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for sustainable supplier selection considering seasonal quantity discounts and supplier risk for a radiator manufacturing company. Therefore, as the aim implies, this study addresses how organizations develop a sustainable supplier selection framework by integrating linear programming and decision-making in presence of seasonal discounts. To this end, fuzzy BWM and FMEA were employed to calculate weighting factors for different selection criteria and evaluate the supplier risk, respectively. Then, suppliers were ranked using the so-called technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). Finally, the discount type was examined by the LP-metric method. Results of the fuzzy BWM showed that the customer satisfaction was the criterion of highest priority, followed by long-term relationship, and then pollution control, among the total of 13 criteria considered in this work. Outputs of the TOPSIS referred to the supplier 3 as the top-ranked supplier, followed by supplier 6 and then supplier 1
The role of fenugreek in the management of type 2 diabetes
Get PDFThe number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is on the increase worldwide. Of growing concern, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children and youths is increasing rapidly and mirrors the increasing burden of childhood obesity. There are many risk factors associated with the condition; some are due to lifestyle, but many are beyond our control, such as genetics. There is an urgent need to develop better therapeutics for the prevention and management of this complex condition since current medications often cause unwanted side effects, and poorly managed diabetes can result in the onset of related comorbidities. Naturally derived compounds have gained momentum for preventing and managing several complex conditions, including type 2 diabetes. Here, we provide an update on the benefits and limitations of fenugreek and its components as a therapeutic for type 2 diabetes, including its bioavailability and interaction with the microbiome