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Engineering applications of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, permeating various aspects of our lives and transforming industries. This chapter explores the emerging applications of AI across diverse fields, including healthcare, finance, transportation, education, and entertainment. In healthcare, AI is revolutionizing diagnostics, drug discovery, personalized medicine, and patient care. In finance, AI-powered algorithms are enhancing trading strategies, risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer service. The transportation sector is witnessing advancements in autonomous vehicles, traffic management, and logistics optimization through AI technologies. AI is also reshaping education with adaptive learning platforms, personalized tutoring, and educational analytics. Moreover, in the entertainment industry, AI is driving content creation, recommendation systems, and virtual experiences. Despite the remarkable progress, challenges such as ethical concerns, bias mitigation, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks need to be addressed for the responsible deployment of AI. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Blockchain application on healthcare services in metaverse
The convergence of blockchain technology and the metaverse is ushering in a transformative era for healthcare services. From telemedicine to health records management, the authors delve into the innovative applications and the potential benefits for patients and providers in this blockchain-powered metaverse of health. Blockchain technology can establish trust in virtual healthcare encounters. They examine the secure sharing of health data, verifiable credentials, and decentralized patient control. Virtual clinics in the metaverse can provide patients with a realistic setting for medical consultations. Counterfeit medications endanger patient safety significantly. There are certain challenges such as privacy and security, scalability, digital divide, user acceptance etc. This study explores how blockchain ensures data security, patient privacy, and interoperability within virtual healthcare settings. Healthcare in the metaverse represents a futuristic and innovative approach to delivering and managing healthcare services within immersive digital environments. 2024, IGI Global. -
Digital loneliness: A hidden epidemic in the digital health landscape
In an era of accelerated digital transformation in healthcare, this chapter examines the overlooked but crucial issue of digital isolation. Even though the digital age has brought us closer together than ever before, a paradoxical sense of isolation and emotional distance has emerged. This chapter examines digital loneliness's concept, causes, and effects, highlighting its profound impact on mental health and well-being. It extends its focus to vulnerable populations, such as older adults, infants, and people with disabilities, and addresses their unique challenges. Through user-centered design, bridging the digital divide, and personalization, this chapter promotes inclusiveness and accessibility in digital health. It also suggests adopting emerging technologies responsibly and integrating mental health support. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the significance of empathy and inclusivity in realizing the full potential of digital health for all. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Successful footprints of ChatGPT deployments in the education sector: Pros outweigh cons by embracing ethics and etiquette
Artificial intelligence (AI) is essential in all aspects of life. One crucial area to examine is the integration of artificial intelligence in education. The true essence is in providing individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values needed to have a fulfilling and meaningful life. Education must adapt to equip students with essential abilities to navigate life's challenges while upholding integrity in a dynamic world. Artificial intelligence (AI), shown by technologies such as ChatGPT, exhibits significant promise in educational environments. This chapter explores personalized learning enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). Furthermore, intelligent tutoring systems are also analyzed. The text delves into various facets of the educational system where ChatGPT might offer help. Additionally, offering explanations for the prohibition of Chat GPT in many countries and educational institutions. The discussion has focused on how AI affects the socio-economic gap in the education sector. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Exploring the influence of emotional intelligence on decision-making across diverse domains: A systematic literature review
Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in decisionmaking across various professional domains. This systematic literature review, covering the period from 2017 to 2023, explores the intricate relationship between EI and decision-making in healthcare, business, education, ethics, and the realms of neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI). Employing a qualitative research design, the study systematically analyzes articles retrieved from renowned databases including Scopus, ProQuest, EBSCO, J Gate, and Google Scholar. The findings reveal that elevated EI levels among healthcare professionals lead to improved clinical decision-making, characterized by enhanced patient-centered care and ethical considerations. In business and legal contexts, EI competencies are associated with ethical decision-making, effective leadership, and strong client relationships. In education, emotionally intelligent educators create supportive learning environments conducive to better pedagogical decisions and student emotional well-being. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Relevance of backcasting as a strategic tool towards organisations' sustainable future ' A key to thrive in the VUCA world
Purpose: The business world has become more turbulent than ever. Organisations must be proactive to meet the challenges of the increasingly disruptive, dynamic, and unpredictable world. One technique that has supported leaders and organisations under challenging circumstances is 'backcasting', which works by envisioning a desirable future state and then working backwards to attain it. The current study aims to extend an understanding of the backcasting practices and strategic approaches that can be used by leadership teams in different industries in order to survive in turbulent times and can be adapted within and beyond any pandemic. Methodology: The research employs a desktop research method to review and compare the most commonly used strategies that leaders from different sectors can use for their respective organisations to thrive in the VUCA world. Findings: There needs to be more research on the applicability and relevance of backcasting that the leaders of different sectors can employ. The study would provide insights that would bridge the existing research gap and come up with suitable strategies that can be employed for dealing with VUCA challenges in the Indian context. Significance: The outcome of the study will be helpful to the leaders in designing and aligning 'out of the box' backcasting strategies to survive in the highly disruptive world. 2024 The authors. Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. -
Ensembled convolutional neural network for multi-class skin cancer detection
A skin cancer diagnosis is critically important in medical image processing. The role of dermoscopy and dermatologists is inevitable in skin cancer diagnosis. But, considering the time constraints on diagnosing patients on time, even medical experts need computer-assisted methods to automate the diagnosis process with a higher accuracy rate and with good performance. Such computer-assisted methods with induced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are gaining significance. The challenging task of medical image processing is finding benign/malignant pigmented skin lesions after the input image of patients. To identify this difference, AI-based classification algorithms shall be deployed. During the implementation of such algorithms, several performance aspects are evaluated. Once the best such algorithm is identified and evaluated for its performance attributes, it shall be deployed to assist dermatologists. This book chapter explains such a novel multiclass skin cancer classification algorithm. The proposed algorithm uses the best of the attributes and parameters of a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) to give the best-ever enactment among similar existing algorithms. The result achievement of the developed deep CNN based multi-class skin cancer classification algorithm (DCNN-MSCCA) is demonstrated using the HAM10000 dataset. To establish the significance of the developed algorithm, the performance parameters of the DCNN-MSCCA are compared with a few existing significant algorithms. The maximum accuracy of DCNN-MSCCA in predicting the exact multi-class skin cancer is 95.1%. This book chapter explains the implementation details of DCNN-MSCCA using python and libraries supporting CNN. 2024 River Publishers. -
Edge computing for smart disease prediction treatment therapy
Healthcare systems are increasingly seeking to match patients' pace of life and be personalized, as they are demanding more advanced products and services. The only solution for collecting and analyzing health data in realtime is an edge computing (EC) environment, coupled with 5G speeds and modern computing techniques. The technology in healthcare is currently being used to develop smart systems that can expedite the diagnosis of disease and provide precise and timely treatment. The automated hospital monitoring system and medical diagnosis system enable doctors to monitor and diagnose patients from a variety of locations, including hospitals, workplaces, and homes and provide transportation options. As a result, overall doctor visits are reduced as well as patient care is improved. More than 162 billion healthcare IoT devices are expected to be used worldwide by 2021 thanks to the internet of things (IoT) sensors and applications for general healthcare. With edge intelligence (EI), wearable devices with sensors, like smartwatches or smartphones, and gateway devices, such as microcontrollers, can form edge nodes: smart devices with sensors, as well as gateway devices with sensors, can act as edge nodes. Smart sensor devices are typically installed at a greater distance from personal computers (PCs) and servers, which can be utilized in fog computing (FC). In healthcare, EC and FC are used to deliver reliable, low-latency, and location-aware healthcare services by utilizing sensors located within users' reach. Recently, many researchers have proposed using hierarchical computing for the distribution and allocation of inference-based tasks among edge devices and fog nodes, which could lead to an increase in computing power and compute capability of edge devices. For disease prediction, this chapter discusses a variety of EC techniques. 2024 Apple Academic Press, Inc. All rights reserved. -
The position of digital society, healthcare 5.0, and consumer 5.0 in the era of industry 5.0
This chapter explores the dynamic interplay and positioning of Digital Society, Healthcare 5.0, and Consumer 5.0 within the overarching framework of Industry 5.0. The advent of Industry 5.0 marks a significant shift in industrial paradigms, emphasizing the fusion of digital technologies with traditional manufacturing processes. In this context, digital society emerges as a fundamental driver, influencing both industrial and consumer landscapes. Digital Society, characterized by ubiquitous connectivity and information sharing, acts as a catalyst for Industry 5.0. The integration of advanced technologies, such as the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), facilitates seamless communication and collaboration across industries, fostering innovation and agility in manufacturing processes. Healthcare 5.0, an integral component of this transformative landscape, leverages digital advancements to redefine healthcare delivery. The convergence of AI, big data analytics, and personalized medicine leads to a paradigm shift in patient-centric care. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Unpacking power dynamics in coaching and leadership: A critical examination
This study examined the critical viewpoints regarding the convergences of coaching and leadership, elucidating the intricate complexities of power relations. Incorporated case studies from the business and nonprofit sectors shed light on the difficulties and achievements in these realms of transformation. The integration of insights gained underscores the profound impact of consciousness, openness, and moral behaviour on change. The obligation to exercise authority with discernment, promote inclusiveness, and empower entities and individuals alike. This study offers significant contributions for professionals, academics, and executives traversing the complex landscape of coaching and leadership. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Role of blockchain technology for user data security in metaverse
The metaverse is generating widespread interest among organizations of various scales, as companies acknowledge its capacity for profound transformation. Prominent organizations are actively adopting the metaverse concept to improve their operations and interact with clients in innovative and captivating manners. This chapter examines the vital function that blockchain plays in bolstering user data security as it explores the urgent problem of data breaches in the metaverse sector. The authors also carefully examine recent data breach cases in the metaverse sector, such as sandbox incursions, deepfake attacks, and digital avatar assaults. By outlining these practical difficulties, they make clear how urgent it is to come up with reliable ways to safeguard user data in the metaverse. The study findings have emphasized the dynamic and evolving nature of the metaverse industry, which is now undergoing substantial development and continuous exploration. They have also focused on significant blockchain technologies that demonstrate potential in ensuring data security. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Assessment of male millennial digital purchase intent with regard to online fashion
There has been a tremendous growth in the number of people opting for online purchases in recent years especially among the tech savvy millennials not just in tier 1 city by also in tier 2 and 3 cities of Karnataka, Reasons for such a massive growth can be a result of several benefits offered by online shopping such as convenience, time-saving, reduces time and cost of travelling and avoiding traffic chaos in metro cities and so on. Also, we can observe from previous studies that online shopping is widely preferred by females when compared to males in India and also male millennials are reluctant to opt for online purchases (Chaudhary et al.2022). Thus, there exists a need to find out the factors affecting digital purchase intent among male millennials with regard to online fashion Purchases. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the measurement instrument, assess the issues and challenges faced by male millennials and mediating effect of e-satisfaction and e-experience. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
The intersection of academics and career readiness
This chapter emphasizes the significant correlation between vocation readiness and academic achievement, highlighting the thoughtful consequences for students' triumphs. This highlights the significance of effectively integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on vocational training, cultivating aptitudes for analysis, resolution of challenges, and flexibility. Case studies that have achieved success serve as illustrations of successful integration, highlighting the cooperative nature of academic departments and career services. Exploration of early career options, practical experience, and transferable skills are crucial components. Collaborative platforms, curricular redesign, and technology integration are all reasonable solutions. Notwithstanding the obstacles encountered, educators are motivated to maintain their commitment to this incorporation as a top priority, guaranteeing that students are adequately equipped to confront the workforce's ever-changing demands and facilitate a smooth transition into the professional realm. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Artificial intelligence and service marketing innovation
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into service marketing in India is expected to significantly impact marketing strategies and economic dynamics. The emphasis on personalization, automation, predictive analytics, and chatbots will enhance customer engagement and brand loyalty, leading to increased sales and revenue. Automation of marketing workflows will streamline operations, improve efficiency, and foster business growth. AI's predictive analytics capabilities will help businesses make informed decisions about their marketing strategies, particularly in a diverse market like India. AI-driven chatbots will enhance customer satisfaction and engagement, contributing to positive brand perception and loyalty. However, there may be concerns about job displacement, particularly in routine tasks. The growth of AI-driven service marketing can contribute to the development of a technologydriven ecosystem in India, attracting investments, fostering entrepreneurship, and stimulating innovation. 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Engineering applications of blockchain in this smart era
The advent of blockchain technology has revolutionized various industries, offering novel solutions to age-old problems. In this smart era, characterized by interconnected devices and burgeoning digital ecosystems, blockchain stands out as a transformative force. This chapter explores the emerging applications of blockchain technology in this paradigm shift towards smart systems. One prominent application of blockchain lies in the domain of decentralized finance (DeFi). Blockchain facilitates peer-to-peer transactions, eliminating the need for intermediaries like banks. Smart contracts, powered by blockchain, automate and execute agreements, enabling programmable finance, lending, and asset management. Moreover, blockchain's transparency and immutability enhance trust in financial transactions, fostering financial inclusion and security. In the realm of SCM, blockchain offers unprecedented transparency and traceability. By recording every transaction on an immutable ledger, blockchain enables users to track the journey of products from raw materials to end consumers. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Understanding evolution, development, and transitioning of digital financial inclusion: A bibliometric study
Different countries across the globe are trying hard to address the challenges of poverty alleviation. Various studies conducted in the past have highlighted the essence of financial inclusion in poverty alleviation. Adoption of financial inclusion acts as a major trigger for developing countries to foster economic growth as it helps in fostering saving, investment, and helps society in attaining financial independence. Economies across the globe are striving hard to accomplish sustainable development goals. The speedy compliance with SDG goals can only be realized through the adoption of ICT. Some of the SDG goals like reduced inequalities (SDG10), quality education (SDG 4), and industry innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9) cannot be attained without the adoption of technology. Effective blend of technology helps countries in achieving targets like digital financial inclusion, digital education, advanced healthcare services, green energy, and addressing other climate related issues. Financial inclusion consists of providing sufficient access to a diverse range of financial products and services. In an era of information technology, digital transformation has brought a major shift in demand and supply side of financial inclusion. In order to understand the progress of the past 23 years in digital financial inclusion, the study has conducted a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of digital financial inclusion domain. The study intends to explore the present status of digital financial inclusion, most prominent studies published in this domain, influential countries, influential authors, and collaborative tendencies between authors. Through Biblioshiny R and Vos-viewer software, the study intends to conduct temporal analysis of influential authors and countries as it helps to understand the emergence of new researchers, institutions, and countries over a time. The study also intends to explore thematic analysis of digital financial inclusion domain, influential theories derived from literature, and assessment of influential studies published for the past 23 years. In the final phase, the study intends to propose various antecedents of digital financial inclusion that have been identified through in-depth scrutiny of literature. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
EdTech tools for sustainable practices: A green revolution in education
The rapid advancement of Education Technology (EdTech) offers promising opportunities for educational institutions to integrate sustainable business practices into their operations and curriculum. The integration of EdTech into sustainability education has emerged as a powerful tool to promote environmental awareness, foster sustainable behavior, and address the pressing challenges of climate change and resource depletion. This chapter explores the growing significance of EdTech in sustainability education, analyzing its potential to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious and responsible global citizens. It also aims at identifying and examining the most prominent emerging EdTech tools specifically designed to promote sustainability in educational settings. Furthermore, it aims to comprehend the institutional elements that have successfully incorporated and expanded the utilization of EdTech tools to promote enduring business practices. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges and obstacles faced by educational institutions in adopting and implementing these technologies and propose strategies to overcome these barriers. 2024 Allam Hamdan. All rights reserved. -
Why should businesses care about the metaverse
The fourth wave of computer innovation is now being driven by virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), two spatial, immersive technologies. The resulting pervasive computing paradigm, which this wave is expected to produce, can change (online) commerce, entertainment, distant employment, and education. This new paradigm is called the Metaverse. Although the metaverse is still in its infancy, history demonstrates how swiftly new technology can advance, potentially leaving those who lag. Digital reality technologies can transform the entertainment industry, remote work, education, marketing, and economics. Additionally, these technologies are starting to create a new paradigm for information exchange. The concept of the Metaverse has given rise to a new paradigm. While it appears that it will take years for the metaverse to reach its full potential, it is currently a phenomenon marked by the activity of hundreds of entrepreneurs who are making noise but producing no noteworthy results. According to many observers, the current uptick in activity by large tech businesses is assisting in bringing some order to the market's volatility by providing startup companies with the dependable mainstream customer bases they lack. In order to provide better and more integrated business processes, metaverse will provide a far more immersive experience to an organization's whole ecosystem of clients, staff, and partners. In light of this, the study's objectives are to comprehend the business prospects in the metaverse, identify relevant business strategies, and forecast future business developments in the metaverse. The study also looks at the challenges that companies have while integrating the metaverse, taking into account different scenarios. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Ethics of digital journalism
Marshall McLuhan proposed that technological changes impact society. Digital media has enabled journalists to reach their audiences instantly with the news. Journalists need more time to decide what to report and how to present it. Ethics is the belief about what is morally correct or acceptable. Traditionally, newspaper reporters devised moral codes to help them in their professional decision-making. There emerged an almost universal set of principles that guided journalists in their profession. Television journalists were compelled to draw up a code of ethics to ward off criticism about sensationalism. Digital media has blurred the distinction between professional and citizen journalists. Twitter allows the man in the street to break the news as it happens. Privacy and copyright are just two of the significant issues that digital journalists must deal with. Digital media throws up these challenges, and this chapter aims to answer them. Is it acceptable to extend the ethical standards of old media to the digital space, or do we need a new set of ethics to guide digital journalists? New principles and ethical standards are being framed to tackle the unique challenges of digital news media. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024. All rights reserved. -
The role of personal harmony and organisational citizenship behaviour in enhancing job satisfaction of teachers working in Indian higher educational institutions during the COVID-19 catastrophe in the VUCA world
Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a good example of a Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) world. Higher educational institutions (HEIs) have faced a massive hit because the jobs in this industry have become unexpected. Considering the most valuable assets 'Teachers' crunched in the VUCA crisis, the study intends to determine if personal harmony (PH) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) would enhance teachersjob satisfaction (JS). Design/methodology/approach: Data are collected from the teachers of Indian HEIs and teachers who have experienced the impact of the COVID-19 catastrophe (VUCA). Considering the pandemic restrictions, data have been collected through an online survey (N = 364). Practical Implications: PH is an individual's internal quality and attribute that cannot be developed on force or situational need. Even in an uncertain situation, teachers have tried their best to contribute through professional service. Hence, people who possess PH contribute their best even though unsatisfied with their jobs. Originality/value: This study has focused on finding the relationship between two different variables, PH and OCB (which has not been explored in Asian countries, majorly in India, where it has a vast cultural diversity and structure influencing the educational policies) that hinders the factors influencing JS, where these two variables are highly influenced by hygiene factors such as values, culture, ethical standards, personal belief, leadership styles, and fair treatment showcased by the organisations/institutions. 2024 The authors. Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.