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Will the combination of AI technology, Big Data Analytics and the high power of quantum computers allow the prediction of multi-faceted, complex macroprocesses?
Will the combination of generative artificial intelligence technology, Big Data Analytics and the high power of quantum computers make it possible to forecast multi-faceted, complex, holistic, long-term economic, social, political, climatic, natural macroprocesses?
Generative artificial intelligence technology is currently being used to carry out various complex activities, to solve tasks intelligently, to implement multi-criteria processes, to create multi-faceted simulations and generate complex dynamic models, to creatively perform manufacturing processes that require processing large sets of data and information, etc., which until recently only humans could do. Recently, there have been attempts to create computerized, intelligent analytical platforms, through which it would be possible to forecast complex, multi-faceted, multi-criteria, dynamically changing macroprocesses, including, first of all, long-term objectively realized economic, social, political, climatic, natural and other macroprocesses. Based on the experience to date from research work on the analysis of the development of generative artificial intelligence technology and other technologies typical of the current Fourth Technological Revolution, technologies categorized as Industry 4.0/5.0, the rapidly developing various forms and fields of application of AI technologies, it is clear that the dynamic technological progress that is currently taking place will probably increase the possibilities of building complex intelligent predictive models for multi-faceted, complex macroprocesses in the years to come. The current capabilities of generative artificial intelligence technology in the field of improving forecasting models and carrying out forecasts of the formation of specific trends within complex macroprocesses are still limited and imperfect. The imperfection of forecasting models may be due to the human factor, i.e., their design by humans, the determination by humans of the key criteria and determinants that determine the functioning of certain forecasting models. In a situation where in the future forecasting models will be designed and improved, corrected, adapted to changing, for example, environmental conditions at each stage by artificial intelligence technology then they will probably be able to be much more perfect than the currently functioning and built forecasting models. Another shortcoming is the issue of data obsolescence and data limitation. There is currently no way to connect an AI-equipped analytical platform to the entire resources of the Internet, taking into account the processing of all the data and information contained in the Internet in real time. Even today's fastest quantum computers and the most advanced Big Data Analytics systems do not have such capabilities. However, it is not out of the question that in the future the dynamic development of generative artificial intelligence technology, the ongoing competition among leading technology companies developing technologies for intelligent chatbots, robots equipped with artificial intelligence, creating intelligent control systems for machines and processes, etc., will lead to the creation of general artificial intelligence, i.e. advanced, general artificial intelligence that will be capable of self-improvement. However, it is important that the said advanced general advanced artificial intelligence does not become fully autonomous, does not become completely independent, does not become out of the control of man, because there would be a risk of this highly advanced technology turning against man which would involve the creation of high levels of risks and threats to man, including the risk of losing the possibility of human existence on planet Earth.
I have described the key issues of opportunities and threats to the development of artificial intelligence technology in my article below:
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS AND THE NEED FOR NORMATIVE REGULATION OF THIS DEVELOPMENT
In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of scientists and researchers:
Will the combination of generative artificial intelligence technology, Big Data Analytics and the high power of quantum computers make it possible to forecast multi-faceted, complex, holistic, long-term economic, social, political, climatic, natural macro-processes?
Will the combination of AI technology, Big Data Analytics and high-powered quantum computers allow forecasting of multi-faceted, complex macro-processes?
And what is your opinion about it?
What is your opinion on this issue?
Please answer,
I invite everyone to join the discussion,
Thank you very much,
Best regards,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
The above text is entirely my own work written by me on the basis of my research.
In writing this text I did not use other sources or automatic text generation systems.
Copyright by Dariusz Prokopowicz
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I doubt that QC will be helpful. Theoretical there are at least 3 different types, only one being developed to be useful in a very special field. Quantum algorithms are totally different from classic algorithms, and i doubt, that more than 1% of computer scientist know what they are speaking about when they mention QC.
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I am looking for a rigorous (preferably U.S. based) training in conducting program evaluations. Ideally, the training would include attention to formative, process evaluation as well as randomized control trials. Mixed methods a plus.
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@Anita: please contact me at l.hamminger@evvhs.com
@Heidi: very sorry, I overlooked your response, or did not get notified. I have mailed you meanwhile.
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What is the theoretical side, which supports a variable Organization obstacles,  like (Bureaucratic management, available resources) as a Moderator between Behavior and Results in Kirkpatrick Model for evaluation training programs?
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I would rather test the hypothesis that organisational obstacles, like other work environment characteristics, moderate the link between learning and behaviour. Such relationship could be conceptually supported by social exchange theory.
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HR Training evaluation process
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Hi Niroj. Very useful question. Congrats. The training evaluation model developed by Kirkpatrick is one of the fundamental and most widely used paradigms. One of the phases of or dimensions to this model is the 'Behavioural Change' which can be measured with a help of a questionnaire. I've a couple of related papers on the ResearchGate itself. Kindly use them for your purpose. Congrats
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I am in the process of evaluating my dissertation topic. I am looking for a public reference list of resources related to CBE. 
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I'm designing a process evaluation to evaluate clinical practice around wound dressings. One of the methods I will be using is observation. I'm looking for tips/ideas of how to efficiently observe how dressings are put on after surgery and looked after subsequently. Has anyone got any tips/ideas/references that could help me?
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It is not rocket science.  The occlusive dressing should be applied to cover the wound with a minimal margin around the deficit.  The dressing should be adherent at the margins with no gaps.
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The training cascade has three tiers [facilitators, trainers and participants] and I am conducting a process evaluation of developing the training, delivering the training to trainers and supporting trainers to deliver the programme to the next tier i.e. participants.  I am trying to identify the factors that supported the trainers to deliver the training to participants and what impeded them.  At the end of the study, I am now looking for a theoretical framework within which to discuss the findings.  Any and all help would be appreciated.
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Good luck, Paula!
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I am in the process of evaluating EEG/EMG data from mice to detect sleep stages. According to literature, the most systems used are Neuroscore and Sleepsign. Can anyone help to identify the best with pros and cons? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Sleepsign is quite good.
Any automated scoring requires visual double check.
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I would like to evaluate activities of an organization working for small and medium enterprise development and promotion. What could be the best process? What are the major parts of it?  
- What is the relationship between monitoring, Impact Assessment and Evaluation of Activities? 
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First of all specify te manadate of the institution and list down in detail the activities undertaken and the performance in terms of each.
The impact may be in terms of trainings imparted, number of persons guided, their performance in the field and other positive and negative impacts. If possible try to quantify the data to pinpoint the impact exactly.
Generally the impact is studied in terms of socio--economic parameters such as employment, economic improvement, women empowerment etc. Environment impact such as saving in water, air polluutionj, health of human, animals, plants etc. could be taken.
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We try to load trehalose inside cytoplasm, want kind of technique currently available and discussed, how to control the process and evaluate the results
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One of the most-studied methodology is the use of trehalose-loaded liposomes. I am interested in delivering trehalose to human skin and I have fabricated specific multilamellar liposomes to this aim. Other methods for liposome preparation are described in the literature.
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What criteria or factors should the new software process has to convince software practitioners to use it?
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You need to:
  1. Make sure it's solving a problem people really have (most research doesn't)
  2. Make its benefits really clear (in industrial terms, not academic terms) and show that the idea has been validated in a realistic setting
  3. Publicise it widely in practitioner terms, via practitioner communication channels (InfoQ, LinkedIn, GoogleAds, user groups, big conferences like QCON and so on).  DON"T expect practitioners to read academic papers.
  4. Provide a great deal of support in terms of books, training, blogs, examples, conference presentations etc etc in order to have a realistic chance of widespread adoption.
Bear in mind that most practitioners don't have close links to research and that the research community is churning out research literature at an incredible rate.  Even those few practitioners (like myself) who try to keep an eye out for interesting ideas find it very difficult to spot those worth following up on.  
Personally, what I usually find is that potentially interesting ideas haven't been validated in any meaningful way so it's very difficult for me to justify the (large amount of) time needed to figure out if they are worth pursuing.
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I am looking for instruments for the process evaluating a case study.
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Have you looked at bench marks for technology programs accreditation criteria from other institutions. Check out national accreditation schools and go from there
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For example, we need to know the attributes/characteristics/factors to measure the quality of the agile development approach during the development process.
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That’s not easy. First of all, you have to define the attributes you are interested in, e.g., process-related attributes, user-centered attributes, and product-related attributes.
In literature, you can find a number of such attributes documented in a variety of case studies. You may have a look at the proceedings, e.g., from the ICSSP, Profes, XP, SEAA, and EuroSPI conferences. Here, you can find numerous reports and case studies.
Important is, again, that you precisely define the attributes that you are interested in. Second step is the definition of a strategy to gather the data. This strategy then depends on the data you are interested in. For example, if you are interested in the quality attributes of the resulting product, you should consider establishing some kind of automatic data collection, e.g., changes, bugs, feature requests, and so forth from a ticket system. Some standard values are for instance:
- remaining work
- open features
- velocity
- time to fix bugs
- and many, many more
If you are interested into the users’ perception of the process, usually, you have to conduct survey-based research. You may create a questionnaire in which you can ask for, e.g.:
- appropriateness of the process
- completeness and consistency
- adequacy
- way of use
- accessibility
- and many, many more
Finally, if you are interested in the model as such, you first have to determine whether the model is a “real” model (e.g., realized using the Eclipse Process Framework). If this is the case, you can also apply metrics to evaluate the model, e.g.:
- completeness and consistency
- validity
- complexity of the model
In summary, there is much that can be measured. A good point to start with is maybe the book “Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering” (there is an online version available). If you are looking for some smaller bits of information to start with, have a look on our paper on process modeling experimentation, which covers process engineering and process user perspectives (process-centered):
Hope this helps a bit.