259 research outputs found
Blockchain A Revolutionary Technology
No full textA Blockchain is defined as a distributed database which consists of records, or public ledgers of all the transactions or digital events executed and shared among participating network. In this each transaction in the public ledger is verified by consensus of a majority of the participants in the network. As soon as the information is entered, it can never be erased. The Blockchain contains a verifiable record of every single transaction ever made. 9 It was developed firstly for Bitcoin as a peer to peer digital currency or popularly called as 'cryptocurrency'. The idea for Blockchain was coined in 2008. Since then the interest in Blockchain technology has been increasing. The reason for this increase in interest in Blockchain is its central attributes which provide security and data integrity without any third party organization in control of the transactions. Therefore it creates interesting and vast research areas, especially from the perspective of technical challenges, expectations and limitations. It was found wide range of applications in both financial and non financial market. In this paper, we have conducted a procedural and organized mapping study with the goal of collecting all relevant information about the evolution of Blockchain technology since 2008. Our objective here is to understand the enhancement, challenges and future expectations regarding Blockchain technology from the technical perspective. The focus is on working of Blockchain Technology including the revolutionary rise of Blockchain Technogy generation 1.0, 2.0, 3.0. This paper describes Blockchain technology and some of its compelling specific applications in both financial and non financial sector. We then look at the challenges abroad and business opportunities in this fundamental technology that is all set to revolutionize our digital world. Rajshree Srivastava | Shubham Kumar | Animesh Singh | Harshit Mohan Saraswat "Blockchain : A Revolutionary Technology" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd12751.pd
Deep learning based virtual metrology in semiconductor manufacturing processes
No full textVirtual metrology (VM) in semiconductor manufacturing is the technique of predicting critical dimensions of wafer quality characteristics without direct measurement based on process data of production equipment. VM is important in semiconductor manufacturing since it enables engineers to monitor the quality of wafers in production without physical wafer metrology thereby increasing the throughput of the process. As the process information consists of a large number of process variables in the form of raw sensor signals, learning new useful features in a low dimensional space is a key to build accurate VM prediction models. Earlier efforts in VM modeling were carried out by employing linear dimensionality reduction techniques such as PCA. Autoencoder is a deep learning based feature extraction method that has the capability to explore the non-linearity in the modeling and to represent high dimensional input into a low dimensional space. In this thesis, we propose a new VM model by incorporating the autoencoder based feature learning. We apply the proposed model to the prediction of critical dimensions of wafers at a plasma etching process in semiconductor manufacturing and compare the predictive performance of the proposed model with conventional VM models. The experimental results show that the proposed model outperforms the existing models thus showing that autoencoder based feature learning is helpful in VM modeling with raw sensor signals.M.S.Includes bibliographical referencesby Harshit Bokadi
Understanding facilitators and challenges in the new product development process : the case of a small Australian firm
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Identifying Bidding Strategies on eBay: A Feasibility Study
No full textMillions of people participate in online auctions on websites such as eBay. The data available in these public markets offer interesting opportunities to study internet auctions. The main purpose of this research is to identify common bidding patterns that appear on eBay. We examine data from eBay videogame console auctions. A new way of interpreting bidding behaviors is proposed. The analysis reveals that there are certain bidding behaviors that appear frequently in the data. We identify the behaviors and infer bidder's strategy that might lead to such behaviors
Gamification in Hybrid Teacher Professional Development
Full text linkThe paper investigates the concept of hybrid teacher professional development for in-service teachers in the light of the emerging concept of gamification. This study makes a case for future researchers to explore the effect of gamification on teacher engagement in teacher professional development programs. The existing literature indicates that gamification leads to better employee engagement. Therefore, the paper argues that it will also lead to better teacher engagement in training programs. A gamified hybrid training program for in-service teachers has been developed. Various game elements like points, badges, and profile customization have been proposed to induce game dynamics in gamification implementations. The paper analyses how gamification leads to better engagement by exploring the linkages with various psychological theories
Evolution of IS Competencies due to Mandatory Telework on Organizational scale – A Work-Systems Approach
Full text linkGiven the recent pandemic crisis, telework has become a mandatory practice for organizations across the world. Mandatory large scale implementations of telework are an abrupt technological shift in organizations which presents a unique set of challenges for organizational competencies. In this research initiative, we derive from the work systems framework to analyze the consequences of telework shift on organizational competencies from a resource-based view. Many organizations are inexperienced and unprepared to implement telework on an organizational scale. We analyze how organizations have been affected by these large scale implementations of mandatory telework and how the competencies of these organizations have been affected. Content and thematic analysis of several interviews of managers across organizations supervising teleworking teams have been done to provide insights into how IS competencies have been affected by this shift
Understanding the Challenges of Mandatory Telework Adoption and Its Effect on Employee Engagement
No full textPart 5: Diffusion of Information Technology and Systems (Conference Theme)International audienceTelework is increasingly becoming more prevalent over the last few decades. Mandatory teleworking is an unforeseeable side-effect of the recent pandemic. Managers and employees are inexperienced in handing large scale adoption of telework. The challenges of these implementations need to be explored in detail to develop counter-strategies. The study collected data from 231 managers across industries on these challenges and their effects through an online survey. These managers are part of active teleworking teams. We find that the challenges present by the large-scale mandatory telework affect employees’ perceived autonomy, which subsequently increases the work monotonicity. This has an adverse effect on the work engagement of employees in organizations. A framework detailing the challenges and its outcomes has been presented and empirically tested as part of this research initiative
To explore and understand organizational communication in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textThe aim of this study was to explore and identify organisational communication practices in response to COVID-19. COVID-19 has prompted organizations around the world to vigorously adapt to and inculcate new organizational working culture with respect to digital communication (utilizing software online communication tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.), virtual team framework (for sharing task presentations, online conferencing etc), working from home, flexible work hour timings, amongst other practices. Little is presently known with respect to how these tools and practices are perceived to influence knowledge-flow, goal-achievement, and communication within organizations. This study assessed insights on the perceived potential positive and negative outcomes that have emerged and shaped organisational communication. Interviews discussing communication and work practices were conducted with six staff involved in various health-related organizations as part of the World Health Organization. Interview data were analysed using thematic analysis employing a qualitative research framework within a grounded theory framework. The respondents reported both advantages and disadvantages associated with the new communication formats, highlighting that although there were challenges towards maintaining efficient organizational communication during the pandemic, they felt that they were presented with various opportunities and benefits for shaping up future communication in a productive manner while also relying on the utilization of digital communication platforms. These research findings contribute to a greater understanding of organizational communication as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide insights towards the types of challenges to address for organizations along with potential benefits to explore. </p
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