Hands-Free Devices Use During Driving: Pros and Cons

Abstract Driving and texting is one of the leading causes of road accidents in the United States. Hand-held devices were blamed for the rise of road accidents in the country. The emergence of hands free devices were believed to be the real solution to this problem. However, this study shows...

Momenta Pentop Computer’s Design and Technology

Introduction Momenta Corporation was known as the first company that developed the design of a tablet computer. Known as a pen top – a touch-sensitive tablet computer operated by means of a pen – it was a revolutionary and innovative technology at the beginning of the 1990s. Nevertheless, regardless of...

Artificial Intelligence: Ethical, Social, Legal Issues

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting but very controversial field of informational technology. Some sources say that the further development of this field will be useful for the humankind and will help us to solve many problems, for example, find cures for more diseases, increase the lifespan, give new possibilities...

Medical Technologies Developing Healthcare

Abstract Living in the era of modern technology requires taking advantage of its principles in the medical sphere. Consequently, the primary goal of this paper was to reveal the benefits of artificial intelligence, robotics, and 3D printing on the functioning of the healthcare. The detailed analysis with the examples was...

Use of PowerPoint Presentations in a Learning Process

More than forty years ago, presentations were conducted by organizing speech and drawing schemes and pictures on blackboards or on large sheets of paper. Further development of these approaches to delivering information refers to the emergence of overhead projections that premise on mechanically typeset slides and flipcharts that were effective...

Engineering Ethics: Professionalism, Knowledge Transfer, and Product Development

An engineer is ethically right to leave one company to another even if the new company is a competitor to the previous one. The current working conditions may be unfavorable, forcing the engineer to leave the job. Some customers may feel comfortable to follow the engineer to the new company...

The Intel Galileo Features

Introduction Design is an important element of marketing because it determines the uniqueness and competitive edge a product will have when released into the market. Effective design methods consider technical and market factors before developing and releasing products into the market. Although managers are aware of this, the fast-paced nature...

Airline Certification Process and Stages

Today aircrafts are considered to be the safest type of transport. An organization that provides people with passenger and freight transportation is called an airline. As a rule, each airline has an air operating certificate or license. It is given by the national aviation authority to provide an aircraft operator...

Solving Problems of the E-books

Audience Modern people got used to the information technologies and the devices related to them; they cannot imagine their life without using innovative gadgets. The use of innovative technologies has become so essential that many people want to apply those in every part of their life. The appearance of the...

Software Engineering Management: Unified Software Development Process and Extreme Programming

The document is a brief report on Unified Software Development Process (USDP) and Extreme programming (XP) methodologies, critically comparing them to check their suitability to deliver increased efficiency and quality to the software projects and how well they support effective cost estimation, project planning, risk management and testing. Introduction There...

Use of Technologies in the Educational Process

By the moment a school child learns to read and write, tasks should become more and more challenging and engaging. Teachers in contemporary schools often face a problem of involving students in the learning process. The young generation of students was born in a digital world. The Internet and other...

What Video Games Have to Teach Us

Living in times of blistering development of computer technologies, we should recognize the fact that they have a great influence on traditional things. Every day we observe more and more changes introduced by digital technologies. These technologies help people in their work and study, providing easy access to information. However,...

Impact of Nanotechnology

The term nanotechnology pertains to the design and use of extremely small tools that reach the size of a nanometer. This revolutionary tool has been used in both the electronic and medical fields in order to make electronic devices perform faster or to deliver very small particles to specific parts...

Japan as a Technological Leader of the World

The technological integration of the world is changing, and different countries are adopting new and modernized methods of adapting to these changing scenarios. The past depicts that countries like United States, United Kingdom, and certain European countries were considered as the technological giants, but in the current scenario, countries like...

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment: A Sociological Analysis

Introduction The modern world suggests several ways of evaluating and understanding sociological processes. In the context of the current sociological debate on artificial intelligence, the functionalist perspective can be considered the most appropriate and comprehensive. As an example of macro-sociological theory, this perspective can analyze the relations between society’s internal...

Improving Teacher Technology Skills for Effective Classroom Integration

Introduction This study addresses the problem of many school teachers, such as the lack of skills and knowledge to integrate technology into their curriculum. Digital solutions are becoming more common and constantly evolving, which leads to their widespread use in all spheres of people’s lives (Tadesse & Muluye, 2020). Thus, education...

Autonomous Vessel Solutions for Offshore Wind Farm Inspection

Introduction MovingSeas Ltd. is an engineering firm specializing in subsea inspection. The business has been in operation for over 20 years and has consistently remained at the forefront of technological advancements. Recently, they have been using an ROV vessel to undertake surveillance in offshore wind farms. Although the employment of...

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Policy-Making: A Strategic Approach

Introduction The recent development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, particularly neural networks, presents an excellent opportunity to streamline the rather laborious policy-making procedures. One sector that stands a chance of benefiting primarily from these changes is the healthcare sector, which needs less bureaucratic processes and error-free policy implementations. The attainment...

The Impact of Digital Technology on Learners’ Academic Performance

Study Aims The modern world cannot be imagined without the broad use of various devices. Nowadays, digital technology is omnipresent and impacts various spheres of human activity. It is employed to attain better results, increase the effectiveness and accuracy of specific processes, and save time. However, along with the numerous...

SCADA and DCS Control Systems’ History and Future

The history and evolution of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) can be traced back to the 20th century. DCS and SCADA are commonplace in the facilities of process manufacturers for monitoring and controlling processes (Chkara and Seghiouer 38). The DCS was developed as an...

Critical Analysis of Project-Based Management

Introduction Identifying the objective algorithms for optimizing individual operational processes and the entire mode of operation of the organization as a whole requires a preliminary assessment and careful analysis of available solutions designed to improve specific aspects. Based on the evaluation of the Telstra Corporation, an Australian telecommunications service provider,...

Difference Between SIGMETs, Convective SIGMETs, and AIRMETs

Introduction The importance of meteorological notifications, such as SIGMETs, Convective SIGMETs, and AIRMETs, should be considered. They assist flight crews and other aviation services in making informed decisions based on weather conditions that may affect flight safety. SIGMETs, Convective SIGMETs, and AIRMETs are critical for guaranteeing flight safety. Although all...

Aerospace Project Management: Project Control

The aerospace sector has a long history of invention. However, the difficulties with project management brought on by this status quo upheaval are rarely highlighted. Industries worldwide are being transformed by digitalization, which applies digital technologies to modify a business model and offer new prospects for generating revenue and value....

Position on AI’s Role in Education

Introduction Educational establishments make significant contributions toward defining the future of a nation. These establishments ensure that young individuals master specific knowledge and skills, which will be further needed to succeed professionally and impact society. That is why appropriate organizations and the government are expected to do their best to...

The Aircraft Systems Comparison

In transitioning to a larger, more advanced aircraft, several similarities can be noticed in their hydraulic, pneumatic, pressurization, and fuel systems. One common feature is that all of these systems use some form of fluid or gas to transfer energy and perform specific functions. In the case of the hydraulic...

The Rise and Fall of Pan American Airways

Introduction Pan American Airways is one of the oldest air transport companies that made an immense contribution to its industry. The firm was founded in 1927 by Arnold, Joulett, and Spaatz due to their perceptions of competition with the German airline company that began to provide international flights (Gandt 27)....

Online Privacy on Social Networking Sites

When signing up for a social networking site, a person is typically asked to provide personal information. Most people do not think twice about providing this information because they assume that the site will take measures to protect their privacy. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case since many social networking...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

Introduction Cloud computing’s increasing popularity over the last few years has provided companies with many new opportunities and obstacles. This approach helps shift the workload and make the system more accessible and flexible for businesses; hence, additional hardware and software are unnecessary. Discussion Among the main advantages of cloud computing...

Benefits of the Newly-Introduced Linac-MR System

With MRIs’ soft-tissue contrast capability and the need to better target cancerous tumors while being treated by a linear accelerator (linac), the utilization of MRIs in Radiation Oncology has proven to be of great value. Nevertheless, being governed by the basic laws of physics, Linear Accelerators (Linacs) and Magnetic Resonance...

Telstra Corporation’s Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems

Executive Summary This report examines a review of Complex Adaptive Systems used by Telstra late concerning the literature review on “Portfolios of agile projects: a complex adaptive systems’ agent perspective” by Sweetman and Conboy, 2018, focuses on the organization’s management sector’s performance and how the application of agile project management...

Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures

Introduction The airline industry is perhaps best known for its strict, well-knit operations, which make it the safest mode of transport. This industry’s push to make flights safer and more efficient resulted in the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). SOPs are established directives dictating how the crew should go...

Nike, Whole Foods, and Mcdonald’s: The Use of Information Systems

Information technology is an integral part of the functioning of all modern companies. They provide a large number of advantages that contribute to improving the functioning of organizations. Moreover, they help to attract more customers and significantly improve the customer experience. Therefore, using the example of such well-known companies as...

The Adidas Firm’s Project Success Management

Introduction Portfolio, programme, and project theory are three vital components of project success management theory (PSMT). They imply using specific methods and measures to attain better outcomes, guarantee return on investment, and create the basis for the further company’s evolution (Hansen & Svejvig, 2022; Nieto-Rodrigues, 2021). Using the real-life example...

The Smartphone Economic Market

Introduction Today, virtually everyone is acquainted with the word “smartphone.” It is certainly a technical and social phenomenon that touches the everyday lives of millions of people by providing rapid access to information and tremendous computer capability in a pocket-sized device. Thus, a smartphone is integral to global culture’s everyday...

Business Analytics and Machine Learning

Introduction The emergence of big data cultivated radical shifts in audit and data processing. Specialists acquired new opportunities for working with clients and offering them a more detailed and structured analysis (Li et al., 2016). At the same time, a set of new challenges emerged as there is a growing...

The Custom Giant LED Screen Installation Project

Introduction This project management report is based on a proposed project to design, build and install a custom giant led screen system for a shopping complex. In this report, concepts in project management are applied to prevent team misunderstanding by providing a clear strategy and procedure from beginning to end....

Use of Drones in Emergency Management

The use of drones in disaster relief is becoming increasingly important. Drones can capture images, film videos, and deliver objects. The imagery and mapping technology in drones can be used to survey the damage and assist in allocating victims in emergencies. Unmanned aero planes can also be used to deliver...

The Pilot Solar Installation Project Evaluation

Executive Summary This solar installation pilot project was a joint venture between QF as the implementing agency and the Doha city council as the funding entity. The project was implemented in 10 schools and ten hospitals at a total cost of 18.8 M Riyals. As a result of this study,...

The 2002 Überlingen Mid-Air Collision

What Happened On July 1, 2002, a Bashkirian Airlines Tupolev TU-154 and a DHL Boeing 757 cargo jet collided over Überlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. All 71 people on board of the two aircrafts were killed. Peter Neilsen was the key contributor to the crash due to the fact that he was...

Current and Future Security Issues and How to Combat Them

Security Issues There are overarching security threats that might occur in the future due to major changes resulting from advancements in technology, the boost of globalization, and changing consumerism. Several threats include cyberattacks, artificial intelligence and satellites being attacked by adversaries either physically or electronically. What might occur is the...

Cybersecurity and Protection in Healthcare

In the modern world, the development of innovative technologies has given the population a significant advantage in providing medical care. However, along with them, there were multiple threats to cyber security. Therefore, cyber-attacks began to appear with noticeable frequency, and the preservation of personal information of patients and hospitals is...

Comparing Prince2 and Scrum Methodologies

Executive Summary The aim of this report is to compare two project management methodologies, Scrum and PRINCE2, where the key similarities and differences are summarized. The methodology used in the report is a review of the literature. Therefore, past studies and scholarly publications are explored as the key sources of...

A New Line Maintenance Project for B787 Aircraft

Introduction Table 1: Project Scope Statement. Project Title: A New Line Maintenance Project for B787 Date: 26 January 2022 Prepared by: Project sponsor British Airways (BA) Engineering Project Justification B787 is one aircraft that is suffering from quality issues following the notification from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft has...

Artificial Intelligence and the Labor Market

Technology has taken a dramatic leap forward in the last 100 years, taking center stage in every industry. All the people in the world face technological advances: some are more affected by them, while others are confused by technology. Nevertheless, progress is happening almost every day, and the leading player...

Cloud-Based Computing vs. Traditional IT Infrastructure

Introduction With the rapid development of technology today, the web hosting environment is shifting at a higher rate. Cloud computing is the new frontier of business delivery of applications and software. This web solution is quickly overtaking the traditional IT system. However, several organizations already have the traditional IT infrastructure,...

Work Systems Design in Business

Work Systems Design is the practical analysis of work processes with the objective of determining the most effective and efficient utilization of resources and establishing quality requirements for the progress. The idea is influenced by the technological development and it should descry all potential hindrances. Work Systems Design is a...

Introduction of Information Technologies in Court

The development of digital technologies has proved the prospect of introducing artificial intelligence in court. The introduction of AI into court office work is one of the modern trends in the development of criminal justice, which has proved to be efficient. China’s first success in this area was the Hangzhou...

NoSQL Database Types: Advantages and Disadvantages

Nowadays, there is a wide choice of NoSQL databases, which differ in structure and principles of storing information. Based on these characteristics, one can identify four major NoSQL database types: column-oriented database, key-value store, document store, and graph database. Each type has strong and weak points and is suitable for...

Denver Airport Baggage System Project’s Failure

Causes of Failure at the Denver Airport Baggage Handling System The first crucial reason that led to the failure of the project is inadequate prior planning. At the core of the problem was the managers’ inability to assess the complexity of the task since the initiation of the work. In...

Emerging Technologies of Techfite

Introduction Techfite is a medical technology company based in Houston, Texas, near the Johnson Space Center. The organization partners with NASA to produce medical devices specifically for the space program. Currently, the company seeks to collaborate with international agencies, which implies the need to process, store and transfer more data....

Aspects of Computer Ethics

Notably, it is impossible to behave legally without acting ethically as an IT professional. According to Nazerian (2018), ethics classes are essential in computer science education. For instance, numerous colleges, including Princeton and Harvard, have lately sparked campaigns to consider incorporating ethics into computer science courses. Nazerian (2018) suggests that...

Artificial Intelligence and Effects of Its Rise

Introduction Examination of the latest trends in the sphere of development of manufacturing processes indicates significant growth in the interest in the practical use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, globalization conceives concerns associated with the implementation of AI in processes that are currently done by employees. The first ethical implication...

Ethical Issues of Geographic Information Systems

Introduction Data is linked to a map using GIS (Geographic Information Systems), which combines location data (the position of items) with various types of descriptive information (the description of what they are). Science and nearly every business rely on this for mapping and analysis. GIS aids users in gaining a...

The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Fiction and Science

Introduction Although there are numerous technological advancements that are being introduced into society on a regular basis, not many of them have caused such a tremendous controversy as artificial intelligence (AI). Discussions regarding AI have caused many rifts among scientists and philosophers alike, affecting public opinion on this matter. Eventually,...

Improving Quality Control and Management in Aviation

Introduction In the aviation industry, it is becoming increasingly critical for MRO companies to meet customer demands for quality and shorter lead times. Firms operating in this sector must re-evaluate their business strategy due to the global market’s volatility and MRO industry difficulties forecasting. Lean is a trustworthy, tried-and-true company...

AI Development, Unemployment, and Universal Basic Income

Introduction A theme of AI-human relationships takes an important place in science fiction literature, movies, and video games, but it is not limited by them. In fact, AI could significantly affect the real-life future of humanity on multiple levels, especially in social and economic spheres. Moreover, this influence is already...

Artificial Intelligence in the Hotel Industry

Abstract Artificial Intelligence plays a key role in the work of many businesses and industries. The hotel business is increasingly introducing Artificial Intelligence into its branches. In this context, this research paper examines how AI might improve the quality of service and performance in the hotel industry, as well as...

Digital Transformation: A Fad or A Must

With the advent of the Internet and connected technology, as the 21st century progresses, the world is becoming inherently digital. The traumatic COVID-19 pandemic which has limited physical and social contact has further accelerated the ongoing trends and transition towards digital transformation and integration in a wide variety of industries...

Specialist Bodies of Knowledge Within the Engineering Discipline

In-Depth Understanding of Specialist Bodies of Knowledge within the Engineering Discipline A few days after I started my internship, my team leader took me through the process of project construction as well as the laws and regulations about contract law. Upon completing the training, I got my first project task;...

Relational Databases and Set Theory

Introduction The emergence of Big Data changed the ways people work with information, process it, and employ it for various purposes. Relational databases are used today as one of the best options for storing and processing rich transactional data, its representation, and structuring. At the same time, the set remains...

Ethics of Hacking and Cracking

An ethic is a standard of right or wrong as per societal norms. Hacking is a technical term that refers to an attempt to successfully gain unauthorized access to a computer website, program, or other resources. On the other hand, cracking involves the action of breaking into a given computer...

Autonomous Vehicles Overview

Introduction The autonomous automobile concept is a novel technology that is being utilized in the production of automobiles. The technology will be installed in cars and light trucks to decrease traffic incidents, energy consumption, and environmental and noise contamination. The approach technology is performed and handled will also alter as...

Safety Technique: The Hierarchy of Controls

To prevent the occurrence of profession-related accidents while working with any equipment, every manager and worker should be aware of the hazards of specific apparatus and follow the measures that can control them. In the case of a metal shearing machine, the main hazards include contact with scrap metal, entrapment...

The Virtual Reality Storytelling in Education

Learning cultural diversity and global interconnectedness through Lyfta is one the most memorable digital experiences that has had a significant impact on my life. On Tuesday, March 06, 2018, I attended a meeting whose purpose was to introduce Lyfta to teachers and students in professional development school (PDS) classrooms in...

Integration of Technology in Schools

Introduction Digitalization is one of the issues changing the modern world. The use of new technologies in different spheres of human activity promotes radical alterations and new ways to perform traditional tasks. For this reason, this tendency acquires specific social importance, especially in terms of the educational sphere. The given...

Challenges of Wireless Content Delivery and Its Implications for Sports Broadcasting

Over the last decades, the sales of broadcast rights to sporting activities have become a profitable business. Yet, the increased competition between the broadcasting companies has led to an inflated price for sports translation (Taylor & Thomass, 2017). As a consequence, content delivery networks (CDNs) were the solution since they...

Edinburgh Trams: A Case Study of a Complex Project

Introduction The report intends to study and analyze how the project was implemented and lay bare any difficulties faced during its implementation. The City of Edinburgh Council faced traffic problems due to overcrowded cars on the Streets. With the Scottish parliament’s approval, it embarks on a mammoth Tram network project...

Human Factors In Aviation: Tenerife Air Disaster

Introduction Safety is one of the pillars of the modern civil aviation industry. Regarding the constantly growing number of passengers and the high price of mistake, there is a critical need for practical systems and approaches that will help to minimize the chance of error and create a safe environment...

Identity Theft in the Modern Age

Introduction In today’s world, technology is inseparable from people’s everyday life. Almost every person has a smartphone or a computer, and even everyday appliances are being connected to the Internet. Such technology provides new, comfortable features and makes living more convenient in many regards. However, this arrangement also creates a...

Description of Wellbore Stability

Wellbore stability definition Wellbore stability refers to sustainability of the borehole from falling or breaking down and is achieved through use of drilling fluid programs, casing programs and efficiencies of drilling operating procedures (Simangunson et al, 2006). Wellbore stability is achieved through identification; adoption and implementation of best practices (cf....

Airport Security and New Technologies

The biometric software application can uniquely identify or verify an individual using a comparison and analysis of features based on the contours of a person’s face and behavior. This software can compare it with information in the database for subsequent identification. The author’s thesis aims to identify the benefits of...

Cyber Crime : Issues and Threats

Introduction Developments in technology have come with both advantages and disadvantages. The close association of technology and crime is neither new nor young. Over time, the potential to create harm through the supposed advantage of technologies has grown exponentially especially on the lines that exploit chains of trust of people...

Using an Interrupt Function in a C Program

The code fragments that must be included in an interrupt system include the following: 1. Code that covers or uncovers interrupts. This can be achieved through setting the 1 and X bits in the CCR, thus executing the command: ORCC #%00010000. 2. Code that defines system vectors that handles interrupts,...

Positive Aspects of Online Gaming and Their Impact on Children

Background The process of playing video games has always been linked to the hypothesis that recurrent displays of gore and violence have a negative influence on children and their cognitive and learning development. Nevertheless, the number of reviews that support an opposite idea grows on a daily basis, with the...

The Problem of Application of Technologies in Education

Technologies have become an integral part of modern life. Digitalization could be noticed in medicine, building, and transportation, to name but a few areas affected by this process. Still, the implementation of new technological facilities and ways of schooling based on them is a highly disputable topic. In the present...

System Management Within Automobile

Introduction The objective of the essay is to give a brief account of the recent technologies with their respective architectures that can be used in the upgrade of an automobile computer system which enables home system management, or feature upgrades with the onboard system. The important software practices and techniques...

Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a currently accessible technology that makes auto-identification of different objects possible. In other words, it is a system, also known as Auto-ID, that relies on the exchange of data without contact communication. As it comes from its name, the technology works on radio frequency, where...

Analysis of Operating Systems

Operating system is a master program that controls the functioning of the computer hardware. It is an interface linking the user and the hardware. The main functions of an operating system include coordinating input and output devices, controlling the use of the backing storage, integrating the user and computer communication,...

KLM and Pan Am Accident Due to Human Factors

Unfortunately, plane crashes are a frequent occurrence, and they take away the lives of hundreds of people at once. The danger of such accidents is that the conditions in which the aircraft is located, precisely high speed and altitude, significantly reduce the likelihood of rescue and survival. At the same...

Digital Transformation: Social Effects

The paper represents research proposals aimed at revealing core social trends connected with digital transformation in the world and the USA in particular. Key threats for society are mentioned, including digital divide, and methodology is proposed to deepen the current knowledge and understanding of social implications of digital transformation in...

Object-Oriented and Database Management Systems Tradeoffs

Introduction Database Management Systems (DBMS) is a major requirement in any organizational setup, and one of the most popular DBMS is the Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). It is formatively one of the most significant landmarks made towards understanding the hypothetical and technological framework of a database. Although it has...

Electronic Books: The Future of Education

Introduction Marc Prensky claims that electronic books are more useful and efficient than paper ones. The process of education would become more interesting and modern with the use of new technologies. He puts forward the idea that “colleges and universities should ban nonelectronic books” (Prensky 1). Improving the learning process...

Video HTTP Streaming: Work Principles and Usage

Introduction Communicating video content may take a variety of forms. These may include a point-to-point communication and broadcast method in addition to the multicast method. To communicate video efficiently in a fraction of the initial downloading time, streaming video is an important requirement. HTTP streaming Video HTTP streaming is an...

The Concept of Fibre Optics Overview

Abstract Communication via an optical fibre is as old as the technology itself. This technology is the brain child of scientists Daniel Colodan and Jacques Babinet, who demonstrated how light transmitted through refraction. Consequently, other scientists followed suit brain storming and in less than 50 years ago, scientists opened a...

Description of the Vacuum Cleaner

Introduction Every person in their home has more than one dozen household items, which greatly simplify life. From now on, all daily tasks are solved with the help of a specially designed device, including a dust collection with a vacuum cleaner. Studying the principle of operation is essential for further...

Application Whitelisting: Advantages, Disadvantages and Issues Surrounding Its Use

Introduction Application whitelisting is a security technique that restricts applications or components that can be executed within an organization to a list of specifically approved (whitelisted) ones. Components in this case refers to libraries, configureation files, or other similar elements (Sedgewick, et al., 2015). Thus, only known “good” activity is...

Cloud Storage and File Storage

Cloud storage is a service framework that transmits and stores information on remote storage networks. It is maintained, controlled, backed up, and accessible to consumers over a network, which is typically the internet. It is delivered with just-in-time capability and expenses on request and eliminates the information storage network (Yamato,...

The Impact of the Internet on Human Heath

The Internet has gained great importance in modern society, providing lightning-fast information exchange. In a matter of seconds, one can find the necessary book on the Internet, contact a friend who is on the other side of the world, and find the answer to almost any question of interest. Internet...

Data Science and Big Data Analytics

Studying the different aspects and approaches to Big Data technologies has become very useful for a more profound understanding of the IT industry as a whole. Researchers state that “there is enormous value potential in Big Data” (Long, 2015, p. 16). Now data analysis is becoming increasingly important in various...

Full Soft Informational Security

As corporations use digital technology to store and access all data, there are bound to be security threats from the undiscovered vulnerabilities in these relatively new systems. With the increasing amount of information that is required for businesses to operate, it is usually not feasible for an organization to employ...

Digital Divide. Technology Today

The traditional definition of the digital divide describes it as the gap between people who have access to computers and the Internet, and those who do not (“Mapping the digital divide,” 2015). At the same time, the quality of access should also be considered as it preconditions differences in technologies’...

Project Management Body of Knowledge

According to John (2004), project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) can be referred to as the combination of processes and knowledge areas which are widely recognized and generally accepted as the best practice to be applied during project management process. It has a set of guidelines and practices written by...

Things That a Computer Cannot Do Regardless of Time

Introduction A computer is a programmable machine that many management teams in different organizations have adapted. It receives input from the users, stores it, manipulates it, and provides output in a format that the user can understand. It helps make work efficient using codes that are written for the functions....

Security Measures in Logistics Management

Introduction Since time immemorial, the infrastructure system has been one of the most vulnerable elements of the state system, the primary goal of military occupation. Transportation systems nowadays are prepared to face a range of natural and manmade threats. However, even despite the development of security measures and technology, new...

Internet Filtering in the UAE

Introduction 20% of The United Arabs Emirates consists of native citizens while eighty percent of the country is populated by expatriates. Any sort of censorship affects more foreigners than locals. They are likely to object to filtering more than the locals, and future expatriates may be dissuaded from working in...

Technology’s Influences in Our Lives

Introduction During the last two hundred years there has been an unprecedented acceleration in man’s knowledge of and power to control his material environment. This has been achieved with the help of technology such as, steam, then electricity and now atomic energy. With these discoveries and inventions, there has been...

How Do Science and Technology Help Us Define the Modern World?

Introduction In the current state of the world, it can be presumed that science and technology plays part in the current problems that we face, especially those problems that result from advanced ammunition, grenades, nuclear and biochemical weapon. These weapons are used to harm fellow human beings, other than weapons,...

Information Technology and Mexican Drug Cartels

Mexican drug cartels have begun forging a new way forward to gain supremacy over rival cartels and increase their drug dealing businesses. The biggest headlines coming out of Mexico recently have involved the increased drug-driven violence that has resulted in death tolls high enough to warrant U.S. intervention in the...

British Airways: Project Management

British Airways (BA) is a recognized commercial flying company that is renowned not only in Europe but globally. Currently BA is recognized as one of the largest in Europe with the capacity to fly over 550 destinations in more than 94 countries. In 2007 the airline boasted of taking more...

The Benefits & Drawbacks of the Internet

Introduction The Internet provides immense possibilities for education and knowledge gaining and sharing for children. It provides a stepping-stone for the children to look into the world on their own, and find new information. However, this tool is often misused as a medium for transferring information and content to children...

Relational Database Management Systems in Business

In the recent past, a manager of almost any small organization has (and sometimes still is) able to keep track of necessary data by using a manual file system. As long as the collection of data was relatively small and an organization’s managers had few reporting requirements, the manual system...

Project Management: Development Stages

Introduction Project management is a field that involves planning, organizing, and resource management with the purpose of excellent accomplishment of stated project goals and objectives. A project refers to a temporary undertaking that has an agreed timeframe and aims at producing a product or service that is unique in its...

Bill Gates and Carlo Slim Helu Compare and Contrast

Introduction Pursuit of entrepreneurship is a decision people attempt to achieve. However, ability to achieve ones aims as a successful entrepreneur depends on several factors. The attributes of a successful entrepreneur depend on the personal traits, motivation, behaviours, needs, and decision process and entrepreneurship essence. Stanworth, at al (1989) argued...

Usage of Information Systems in Design

Findings The findings reveal that the associate architect-designer has about twenty years of experience working as an architect in an international firm that also works in collaboration with other international firms. The associate architect has a master’s degree in architecture and twelve years of experience has been employed at this...

Information Technology in an Organization

Had gone were the days when every activity of an organization was of the conventional type of customized computer group. Today’s organization seldom survives without the association of IT. Because the main applications such as Personnel Management System, Inventory Management, General Administration, Finance matters, Production, Sales, Distribution, Marketing, Services, Customer...

Internet Technology: Creating a Website

Introduction This paper is set to explain the way the internet has changed lives and its effect on the pace at which businesses are conducted all over the world today. It also highlights the benefits and problems posed by its use. Internet is about e-commerce and conduct of business which...

Boeing 737 Max: What Went Wrong

Introduction When Boeing Commercial Airplanes introduced Boeing 737 Max, it marked an important milestone in meeting the needs of its clients. The Narrow-body aircraft, which received Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) certification on March 8, 2017, and made its first delivery to Malindo Air on May 6, 2017, is fuel-efficient (Wallace...

Email Fraud and User Protection Strategies

Introduction The invention of the Internet has triggered numerous changes in human communication and interaction. Electric mail (email) has become an important method of communication by allowing the passage of information from one person to another. Communication through is becoming a necessity in the modern world, and moving into the...

Emerging Technologies in Commercial Aviation: SWOT Analysis

Introduction Emerging technologies in commercial aviation Strengths Weaknesses Significantly increase the accuracy of all measurements and processes Contribute to the more effective use of funds Help to save time and money Improve data collection techniques Provide up-to-date data about critical processes and states of aircraft Generate knowledge base vial for...

How Crowdsourcing Powers Wikipedia’s Global Knowledge System

At the beginning of its conception, the Internet was a poorly organized set of websites and pieces of knowledge that was scattered across the network. However, as the Internet became an integral part of millions of people’s lives, the necessity to collect, arrange, store, and share data properly emerged. Thus,...

Uber as the Platform Service

With the emergence of the technological breakthrough that has been occurring over the past few decades, the transfer of most services to the digital environment was not only necessary but also inevitable. The opportunities of the digital market had to be explored, and a vast number of companies managed to...

Radicalization and Online Feedback: Reddit Experiment Insights

Displaying one’s public opinion on the Internet is often accompanied by a response or feedback from other people with different backgrounds. Radicalization is one of the alarming effects displayed in platforms that presuppose opinion exchange (Tufekci). Among comments, one could find anyone from a terrorist recruiter to a 15-year-old boy...

Cloud Services: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and IDaaS

The aim of this paper is to discuss key service models of cloud computing: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Identity as a Service (IDaaS). The paper will analyze five cloud deployments at East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI) and identify...

The Way Forward in the “Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air” by David Mackay

Tombstone Title: “Sustainable Energy- Without the Hot Air” Author: David J. C. Mackay Publisher: UIT Cambridge, Published 1 December 2009 Book Availability: The book is available in several forms, including a free online PDF version. According to the author, the book was not meant for profit purposes because the urgency...

Wireless Networking and Popular Standards

Abstract This paper presents an overview of wireless networking, emphasising the most popular standards: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and Cellular Networks. A review of what is needed to build a generic wireless network is provided. The literature attempts to discuss the most popular wireless technologies and their protocols. An overview of...

Energy Consumption in Wireless Body Area Networks

Introduction Significance of the Study One of the most influential and large impact factors in wireless body area networks is the efficiency of energy consumption. This essay seeks to present an extensive study of energy consumption technologies in WBANs. This is achieved through, concerted focus on power-efficient models and battery-driven...

Professionalism and Ethics in Technologies

Technological Optimism and Pessimism Technology has revolutionized the production of goods and services to ensure people live happily. The need to use modern technology has enabled people to save time, energy, and get quality products and services. This discussion explores the future and impacts of cloning on modern societies. This...

Google Search vs. EBSCO Information Services

Abstract The following work is devoted to the investigation of modern ways of getting information. Possibilities of a web search system are analyzed and compared with possibilities of a web library which also gives access to academic sources. Their convenience, ease of use, ability to fulfill the demands of a...

Media Usage as a Mode of Learning

In the recent past, the use of electronic media has increased in our schools. This can be attributed to globalization and emergence of information technology in the 21st century. Because of many challenges related to the use of media and information technology, I will discuss use of media as a...

Information Systems Analysis and Design Practices

Introduction The design of systems and their analysis is a pivotal sphere of managerial knowledge that requires frequent updating due to the fast-paced nature of the flow of information. In the sphere of information systems (IS), system analysis and design are invaluable to project success because many endeavors require strategic...

Mayo Clinic’s Cybersecurity Risk Analysis

Cybersecurity risks are some of the most prominent risks to emerge in the 21st century. With the ongoing digitalization of all medical records, hospitals become one of the primary targets for phishing, information theft, and cyber terrorism (Kim, 2018). Since all modern hospitals operate technology that has specialized software and...

Human Factors Engineering in VR: Enhancing User Experience

Introduction Human factors engineering is a field that employs a systems methodology to fit tasks to human abilities and skills while boosting technology and human interfaces (Pene par. 1). It is aimed at abating errors and injury, and making the end products to be user-centered, and not equipment-centered. It identifies...

In-Depth Analysis of the Deepwater Horizon Environmental Catastrophe

Introduction The oil and gas industry is responsible for excavating and delivering roughly 60% of the world’s energy resources, making it one of the most lucrative and profitable enterprises. The construction of oil rigs on the land and far in the seas is a significant investment with an expected payoff...

Media Tools Effects on the Education System

Educational institutions constantly look for new ways to enrich their programs and improve students’ accomplishments. The role of media in education has drastically increased during the last decade. There are different types of media such as the Internet, television, radio, and some others. These mass media tools significantly affect the...

West Island Line Project of Mass Transit Railway

Introduction For my assignment, I have chosen the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), a Hong Kong-based company. Out of the various ongoing projects, I plan to do the Project Management Report on the West Island Line (WIL) project. The length of the route will be about 3 km, and the capacity...

Ethical and Legal Challenges in User-Generated Content

Introduction Web applications raise a myriad of ethical and legal issues, especially in cases of user-generated content, as is the case with the FlowTow web application. FlowTow is a web application where users from all over the world can share images and comment about them. Thus, the user-generated content is...

Understanding Critical Chain Project Management and the Role of Buffers

Critical chain concept and why buffers are an important part of keeping the critical chain protected Critical chain is a concept that is used to manage and plan projects, which majorly emphasizes on the various resources needed in the execution of project tasks. The concept differs from other conventional techniques,...

Top Data Security Risks & How to Protect Your Business

Data security is one of the key points of business success regardless of the company’s size and scope of activities. There is plenty of information that is difficult or impossible to recover or replace in case of loss, including corporate and personal files, payment data, bank account details, and customer...

Digital Color Techniques Adoption

Introduction Modern technologies never stop developing, and it is why human society keeps moving on the road of progress. Continuous improvement of digital techniques and their application has been able to provide modern people with an opportunity to change their everyday lives. Nowadays, we tend to see nothing unusual in...

North Korea’s Global Cyber Threat: The BBC Story’s Analysis

On December 6, 2016, BBC News World published a feature story on an alleged attack by North Korean hackers on South Korea’s military cyber command (North Korea “hacks South’s military cyber command,” 2016). It is indicated in the story that there are thought to be thousands of professionals in North...

Satellite Navigation and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications

Abstract Commercial aviation requires the use of safe and efficient air navigation and communications systems. Such systems allow piloting an aircraft between destinations without endangering the safety of passengers and breaking the laws associated with aircraft travel. Effective and precise navigation and communication systems have become invaluable instruments in the...

The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology, and Society: Exploring Contemporary Issues

Book Information Book Title: The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology, and Society; Authors: Larry D. Rosen, Nancy L. Cheever, and Mark Carrier; Publisher and date of publication: Wiley Blackwell (New York, NY), June 2, 2015; Authors’ background: Larry D. Rosen has been known as a research psychologist and educator, who...

Understanding Acceptable Use Policies: Guidelines for Compliance and Best Practices

The Purpose of AUP and the Description of a Selected AUP The establishment and maintenance of acceptable use policies (AUP) is a common practice in many different organizations. The major purpose of the policies covering acceptable use is to outline rules concerning the exploitation of company resources and information technologies...

Ergonomics and Work Safety in the Foundry Industry

The aspects of ergonomics play the key role in discussing the workplace safety and the process excellence in relation to the foundry industry. Failures in following the ergonomics criteria lead to the problems with the workload, environmental safety, and to the workers’ stress. Ergonomic characteristics are developed to avoid the...

Value Management and Risk Management in Project Stages

Introduction Value is the art of striking a balance between client satisfaction and the consumption of resources, which entails the optimal use of resources to reach the desired goals. Value management, therefore, is the hands-on, innovative problem-solving service. It entails the use of a detailed, multi-disciplinary tactic to reveal the...

Digital Technologies Role in Communication and Social Life

Abstract Digital technologies have had various effects on the communication and social life of many people all over the world. While some of these effects are positive, there are negative effects of using digital technologies nowadays. This paper provides an overview of various aspects of digital communications, and how such...

Commercial Aviation: What Does Future Bring?

Introduction Commercial aviation, which is a component of civil aviation, is the business of operating aircraft to transport people and goods on hire. The airliners used in the transportation of passengers and cargo range from single-engine freight planes to the Boeing 747. Commercial aircraft were accepted after the Second World...

Saudi Marine Construction Projects and Risks

Introduction Project management refers to the process of developing a project idea, identifying the tasks involved, and mobilizing the necessary resources for the execution of the project. Projects follow different phases, with activities at each stage being unique to the phase (Almahmoud et al. 302). Turner identifies five basic stages...

Electronic Devices, Communication and Education

Abstract Electronic communication has increasingly become the preferred means of communication and networking. The main objective of this paper is to explore and explain how electronic devices have influenced people’s daily lives, particularly in communication and education. Understanding how electronic communication influences people’s lives gives the users insights to use...

Project Management Selection and Initiation

Starting a project aimed at addressing a specific problem is the first step towards improving the overall performance of the organization (Kerzner, 2014). A project, however, needs to comply with a set of specific standards, which concern determining goals, objectives, criteria and expected outcomes. Although the research conducted by Wan...

The Basic Computer Applications

Word processor is also known as a document preparation system. It is used for composition, formatting, editing and even printing any form of printable material. Microsoft Word is the one used mainly in our organization, though we use WordPerfect in cases when we are using MS-DOS. Most of the documents...

Applying Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Intervention Development: Article Critique

In the article, Applying Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Intervention Development, Dearing (2009) investigated the diffusion theory by focusing on seven key issues – “intervention attributes, intervention clusters, demonstration projects, societal sectors, reinforcing contextual conditions, opinion leadership, and intervention adaptation” (p. 503). He found out that these issues accelerated the...

Concept of the iPhone

Introduction The iPhone is a series of smartphones designed by Apple Inc, a US based company that is known for the application of innovative and cutting-edge technology in various products including home and office electronics, music gadgets and computer and phone software. The first iPhone was released on June 2007...

Database Management System and Knowledge Base Management System

Introduction “Database Management System (DBMS) is an analog-based on the idea of Knowledge Base Management System (KBMS) and the Knowledge Warehouse (KW)” (Date, 1981). In determining the differences among data, information, and knowledge, it is important to note that they all are common in the fact that they emerge from...

AI in the Insurance Industry: Benefits, Risks, and Future Impact

Introduction AI is the acronym for artificial intelligence, computers’ capacity to analyze and understand information like human beings. It is the power to quickly process big data and to make quick decisions by machines. Artificial Intelligence has proven usefulness in insurance firms in the world today. Insurance companies have begun...

Essential Home Network Security Methods to Protect Against Cyberattacks

Introduction Increasingly, people are facing cybersecurity threats posed by home networks. In a world where most devices are connected to the Internet, hackers and intruders can easily access a person’s data and compromise network security. This essay will discuss three home network protection methods that will help protect the home...

Technology, Youth Communication, and the Growth of Online Social Connections

Introduction Today, technology and the Internet play a crucial role in the lives of young people. With their help, youth can get information, communicate with friends and relatives, and study and work remotely. Technology and the Internet offer a powerful way to bring young people closer together, provided it is...

Integration of Modern Technologies in Education and Their Impact on Learning and Communication

Introduction At the beginning of the 21st century, high-tech progress began to grow rapidly, contributing to the rise of many innovations. Modern educational institutions strive to ensure students can study subjects using emerging technologies. The task of schools is to spread and increase the number of gadgets used since such...

Big Data Techniques and Security in Connected Systems

Big Data Big Data is a massive set of data that drives companies, enterprises, and businesses, comprising huge volumes of information generated from transactions, sales figures, and stakeholder interactions. However, some companies face particular challenges with Big Data. These may be data quality, data storage, validation, and data security. With...

Mobile Technology Integration in Higher Education: Khlaif & Salha Study’s Analysis and Findings

Research Article Summary Topic Several studies have been conducted on the intersection of technology and education. Khlaif and Salha (2021) conducted a study investigating the issues that influence the integration of mobile tech in higher education. The study was presented in academic and professional prose by arranging the content into...