Technology Development - Science topic

The widespread creation and consumption of news information was made possible by the 1990s convergence of mobile phones and multimedia. However, the release of mobile devices with touch screens and mobile Internet services that need a subscription gave this trend more traction. Customizing news app interactions for users reading news on smartp...

CALL FOR PAPERS Research on the emerging employment and industrial relations challenges in SSA remain sparse. In this special issue the guest editors seek contributions that examine the progress towards decent work in SSA. We welcome country, industry, and cross-country case studies analyses. Importantly, we welcome examinations of existing theoret...

Online and distance learning technology with the learning management system (LMS) is an example of the application of online learning models at universities, which is the impact of technological developments. However, advances in LMS technology still need to be implemented in universities, the problem of university readiness being the main factor....

The ability of artificial intelligence systems to maintain independent operation when performing sophisticated tasks with limited human supervision is known as autonomous intelligence. Autonomous intelligence transforms important industries involving robotics and finance as well as healthcare and cybersecurity along with autonomous systems by allow...

Individual and collective cultural identities are shifting, as are the sociocultural and linguistic practices of people and communities across the world. As large-scale and intersecting global forces-from biodiversity loss and the climate crisis, to rapid technological developments, to political instability and conflict-affect people's lives the wo...

Policymakers and scholars are increasingly interested in result-based schemes to improve the performance of biodiversity conservation policies. However, the availability and accuracy of monitoring technologies challenge a shift from traditional input-based incentives to result-based schemes. Inspired by recent technological developments, we develop...

The rapid advancement of drone technology has opened up a new frontier in package delivery, presenting a promising solution for logistics and transportation challenges. However, there remains a significant gap in identifying the public's belief structure regarding the adoption of this technology in extreme contexts, such as natural disasters or rem...

Green chemistry is closely related to "the design of chemical products and processes that specifically eliminate the use or generation of substances that are hazardous to humans, animals, plants, and the environment." Green chemistry contains 12 principles that guide how a chemical is produced and used in a green and sustainable way, reducing pollu...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education offers unprecedented opportunities to personalize learning experiences, automate routine tasks, and derive data-driven insights. However, this technological evolution is inextricably linked with significant ethical considerations and data privacy challenges. This chapter provides a compre...

L’autore esamina l’evoluzione del diritto della navigazione e dei trasporti tenendo conto dei nuovi sviluppi tecnologici e delle sfide di sostenibilità ambientale, partendo dalla considerazione che i trasporti hanno sempre influenzato l’evoluzione delle civiltà, che l’attuale fase storica è stata caratterizzata da un incremento dei traffici e della...

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, its potential applications in the field of social work are becoming increasingly evident. This paper explores the opportunities, risks, and future directions of the integration of artificial intelligence and social work. Through automated tools, data analysis, and intelligent su...

This study investigates the determinants of user intention to adopt artificial intelligence-powered business intelligence (AI-BI) tools through an integrated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework. While AI-BI tools offer significant analytical capabilities to organizations, their adoption remains inconsist...

Background: Smart city initiatives globally are transforming how urban environments are designed and experienced, through technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing urban efficiency and sustainability. However, these technological advancements may also exacerbate social inequalities if not inclusively man...

Magnetized liner inertial fusion (MagLIF) implosions on the Z accelerator require magnetization of the fuel to reduce thermal conduction losses of energy from the laser-preheated deuterium fusion fuel to the surrounding liner material. While external field coils traditionally used to axially magnetize MagLIF targets are limited to 10–20 T (or perha...

The research on the value evaluation system of power-to-hydrogen (P2H) equipment configuration in integrated energy systems is of great value for optimizing resource allocation, improving energy utilization efficiency, and promoting clean energy technology development. However, there is no comprehensive evaluation system for evaluating P2H equipmen...

The objective of this study is to highlight the role of information technology in improving decision-making at the General Company for Electrical Industries in Baghdad. To achieve the study's objectives, a questionnaire consisting of 30 items was prepared and distributed to department heads and specialized employees. The data was analyzed using the...

The importance of Indian libraries to the country's knowledge system and their important role in its preservation shall be the main topics of this essay. With the goal of encouraging multidisciplinary research via preservation and dissemination, the 2020 education strategy has placed a strong emphasis on the Indian knowledge system. The Indian Know...

With the development of biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics, animals are not only part of the natural ecology, but also become the object of scientific research. At the same time, global climate change and ecological crisis are reshaping the interaction between humans and animals. This study explores the historical evolution of the...

Technological developments in clinical and medical oncology have made it possible to treat certain diseases, like cancer, at the root level through biological processes that requires genes to be transcribed and translated into proteins. The world has learnt about messenger ribonucleic acids(mRNA) technology in the last two years, and in that time,...

When we think of Africa, cybersecurity is not the first word that comes to mind. But over the last 20 years, Africa's technological development has accelerated dynamically. In an increasing number of African countries, increasingly sophisticated and complex Information and Communications Technology systems are being built. The spread and use of the...

Of all the material culture of the Islamic World prior to the sixteenth century, only ceramics survive in a way which forms a continuous representative visual history. As such, ceramics provide a unique collection of material from which to study the history of technology. The main technological developments associated with glazed Islamic ceramics w...

As farming activities become more mechanized, people now look for easier ways of getting things far beyond conventional or conservation agriculture, thereby increasing the activities of agricultural technology around its development. Today, agriculture has transformed from primitive traditional agriculture into a data-driven agricultural technol...

Small to medium-sized shipyards play a crucial role in the European naval industry. However, the globalization of technology has increased competition, posing significant challenges to shipyards, particularly in domestic markets for short sea, work, and inland vessels. Many shipyard operations still rely on manual, labor-intensive tasks performed b...

Performance measurement is an important factor for companies in assessing success. Company performance measurement usually only focuses on measuring financial perspectives. Ibnu Sina Islamic Hospital Payakumbuh still uses performance measurement in the financial aspect, not comprehensively and not from a non-financial perspective. to analyze the pe...

Spatiotemporal heterogeneities in climatic, physiographic, and socio‐economic environments cause complex and varied formation mechanisms in flash flood disasters. However, previous studies were usually conducted at event or catchment scale in specific environments. Investigation on disaster formation mechanisms in climatic, physiographic, and socio...

This project presents the design and implementation of a secure and decentralized electronic voting system using blockchain technology, developed specifically for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Traditional and centralized electronic voting methods are often vulnerable to manipulation, lack transparency, and face challenges such as voter fraud a...

New types of information (Big Data), along with related analytical tools, including Artificial Intelligence, are shaping contemporary developments in urban tourism to a very large extent. This process can be seen as part of the emergence of a broader creative economy, supported by intense digitalization. Often generated through interactions among u...

This article discusses how legal professionals perceive the change in their work practices and work-related boundaries as they participate in the design and implementation of a new information system. By looking empirically at a large-scale IT development project within the judicial system in Finland, the paper contributes to debates on how technol...

Environmental, cultural, and technological developments, along with Industry 4.0 technologies-one of the most significant topics of recent years-have led to a paradigm shift in management functions and practices. These changes raise questions about the necessity of discussing the emergence of a new revolution in management, referred to as Managemen...

The art of nursing is based on empirical and metaphysical knowledge and the use of creativity in uncertain situations. Empirical knowledge obtained from evidence-based research contributes to the development of nursing science, while metaphysical knowledge influences and guides care processes through individual experiences and insights. The rapid a...

The development of computer technology helps many aspects of life. One aspect of life that takes advantage of technological developments is the health sector, in order to solve problems including brain tumors. Brain Tumor Disease is the growth of abnormal cells in or around the brain in an unnatural and uncontrolled manner. Patients with brain tumo...

Background: Pediatric critical care systems have benefited from technological developments that deliver artificial intelligence (AI) applications along with telemedicine features and Internet of Things (IoT)-based observation frameworks. Advanced medical technology enhancements produced better patient results and faster detection of vital health ch...

This paper evaluates the viability of green hydrogen in enhancing energy security, focusing on Namibia’s reliance on fossil fuels. The study investigates green hydrogen’s potential in energy production, governance, and usage, utilising state-of-the-art methods and content analysis. Findings indicate that green hydrogen can significantly improve Nam...

There is a growing imperative for nations to operate within their ecological limits while striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). China, like many other nations, has made remarkable strides in globalization and technological advancement. However, these achievements have often come at the cost of environmental degradation and t...

Today, information is recognized as the main factor of production. Humanity is living in the era of information society with the developments in information and communication technologies, and therefore the processing, preservation and dissemination of information is of utmost importance. Another concept that has come to the forefront with technolo...

A land rights certificate is proof of ownership of land rights for the holder of the land rights in question. The impact resulting from current advances and technological developments can create new legal acts. Initially, electronic certificates were not in line with the considerations of the Ministerial Regulation because a policy emerged among th...

This thesis explores the relationship between financial performance and technology development decisions in Indonesian electric vehicle (EV) companies. The EV industry is crucial for Indonesia's sustainable transportation and environmental goals, but the country faces challenges such as limited infrastructure, high costs of adoption, and inconsiste...

The limited and progressively diminishing natural water resources necessitate ongoing research and technological development to identify optimal technical solutions for localized treatment of drinking and wastewater. Local water purification systems are essential for providing additional treatment of drinking water, thereby safeguarding human healt...

The application of big data technology to financial investment has been a general trend and research hotspot in recent years. The rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning has gradually transformed investment activities from manual decision-making to algorithmic decision-making. Big data technology can h...

The subject of the e-learning as a way for financial balance in the budget of penal establishments, is consider one of the important subjects in the technological development of the justice sector in general and the prison establishments sector in particular, in Algeria. This research aims to study the new mechanism that can be adopt by Algerian le...

The global aerospace industry's accelerating reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) underscores the urgency for scalable, ethical, and cost-efficient solutions in data governance, infrastructure sustainability, and orbital management. This paper contends that the Philippines, bolstered by its equatorial geography, competitive workforce, and thriv...

Conservation paleobiology, an expanding field, employs taphonomy tools to investigate past environmental conditions and organisms before human impacts, thereby addressing key conservation issues. This review examines the concepts, approaches and events in conservation paleobiology, emphasizing aquatic and coastal organisms and the often-overlooked...

This article examines the role of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in maintaining and transforming religious and social culture in Indonesia in the modern era. Using a qualitative approach with literature study methods, in-depth interviews, and discourse analysis, this study explores the expectations of the people towards NU as an institution that must be able...

Water is central to biological processes not only as a solvent, but also as an agent shaping macromolecular behavior. Insights into water micro assemblies (WMA), defined by transient regions of low-density water (LDW) and high-density water (HDW), have highlighted their potential impact on biological phenomena. LDW, with its structured hydrogen bon...

Among the biggest challenges in modern manufacturing techniques is deliberately shaping the surface layer of a part to suit the conditions in which it will be used. The degree of difficulty increases with the increase in the functional requirements of the items to be manufactured and with the complexity of the technology developed. Hybrid machining...

Technological advances are making a significant impact on the way citizens interact with one another, communicate, share information, and organize their ideas, lives, and possessions across continents. While this technological revolution has transformed the way nations manifest and develop, the magnitude of its impact is still underappreciated. The...

Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants is crucial for transitioning to a low‐carbon economy, necessitating the development of efficient carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. CCUS technologies are vital for achieving significant emissions reductions, with post‐combustion carbon capture (PCC) emerging as a promi...

This research explores the ethical dimensions of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as alternatives to human employees within the context of rapid technological advancement. Through a comprehensive mixed-methods approach combining qualitative case study analysis, quantitative assessment of adoption trends, and document analysis of...

This study introduces a comprehensive model for the ethical analysis of digital technologies to foster a full implementation of digital humanism. Drawing on key ethical traditions, the model acts as a framework for evaluating emerging technologies to ensure that they contribute to human development and societal well-being rather than solely driven...

Sustainable development stresses the importance of integrating human resource development to address the complexities of global society and the economy. This integration highlights their pivotal role in enhancing environmental sustainability while fostering sustainable development. This paper examines the roles of human resources and technological...

This research provides a comprehensive overview of the development and trasnformation of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Indonesia in the era of digitalization, focusing on the Go Digital program by Bukalapak. The digital era has redefined the traditional paradigm of MSMEs, enabling them to access broader markets and interact direct...

There is a correlation between achieving sustainable economic development and the availability of an effective and highly skilled workforce that has the ability to innovate, create and keep pace with modern technological developments, especially as we live in the world of digital automation where mechanization, equipment and robots based on artific...

Pediatric healthcare innovations are vital for addressing children's unique physiological, psychological, and developmental needs. Unlike adults, children require specialized medical approaches that consider their rapid growth and evolving health challenges. This paper examines advancements in pediatric care, including technological developments, n...

The history of information technology development has been characterized by consecutive waves of boom and bust, as new technologies come to market, fuel surges of investment, and then stabilize towards maturity. However, in recent decades, the acceleration of such technology hype cycles has resulted in the prioritization of massive capital generati...

Multi-sector capacity expansion models play a crucial role in energy planning by providing decision support for policymaking in technology development. To ensure reliable support, these models require high technological, spatial, and temporal resolution, leading to large-scale linear programming problems that are often computationally intractable....

The thermoelectric effect generates an electric voltage when there's a temperature difference between two junctions, making it promising for energy conversion applications. However, its low conversion efficiency has been a significant challenge for its technological development and practical use. This study aims to enhance the performance and effic...

This paper is mainly about the areas of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics which are not investigated or not appropriately and sufficiently investigated. In fact, this should also include emerging areas of research in the field of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics due to new scientific and technological developments and advancements. The purpose of the pape...

Globalization and the digital revolution have forced a rethink of many philosophical works of the 20th century. Among them, Martin Heidegger’s ideas attract special attention. The main purpose of the article is to study the dichotomy of opposition between the image of technology and the pre-technological era in Martin Heidegger’s philosophy of art....

This study looks at how and logistics supply chain management (SCM) are affected by artificial intelligence (AI). Predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation are examples of AI technologies that improve operations, increasing productivity and cutting expenses. According to the study, there have been notable advancements in last-mile deli...

Advances in information technology have affected various aspects of life, including efforts to monitor air quality. Clean air is a basic human need, but technological developments and increased industry and the number of motorized vehicles have caused a decline in air quality. Air pollution has various negative impacts, including health problems an...

The search for new materials with attractive properties is crucial to the technological development of optoelectronic applications, including photovoltaic solar cells, photodetectors and light-emitting diodes. Using density functional theory (DFT), the structural, elastic, electronic, optical, and phonon properties of cubic halide perovskites AgMgX...

Thermoplastic composites have, since their advent 15 years ago, provided aircraft manufacturers with a strong, resilient structural composite. Aerospace design permittable databases are available for commercial and military applications. The commercial side occupies the larger volume of applications, with structural applications ranging from leadin...

Smart flexible automation enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability of manufacturing processes. Such intelligent and adaptable systems are thus suitable for diverse productions tasks and conditions and as such can be advantageous from aspects of remanufacturing. Industry 5.0, evolving from Industry 4.0, emphasizes human-centric, sus...

Thermoplastic composites have, since their advent 15 years ago, provided aircraft manufacturers with a strong, resilient structural composite. Aerospace design permittable databases are available for commercial and military applications. The commercial side occupies the larger volume of applications, with structural applications ranging from leadin...

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is a highly valuable cereal crop and one of the key food crops grown by humans. Proso millet is widespread in America, Europe and Asia. Therefore, the search for ways to increase the production of millet crops due to the growth of the world’s population is very relevant today. Of all grain crops, proso millet sta...

Hydrogen energy is essential in the transition to sustainable transportation planning, providing a clean and efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuels. As a versatile energy carrier, hydrogen facilitates the decarbonization of diverse transportation modes, including passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, trains, and maritime vessels. To jus...

Cell segmentation is a key topic in medical image analysis with a wide range of applications in the study of diagnosis and prognosis of pathology and cytology. Along with the recent development of generative adversarial networks and transformers, there has been a substantial amount of work aimed at developing cell segmentation approaches using deep...

Spin–valley properties in two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) has attracted significant interest due to the possible applications in quantum computing. Spin–valley properties can be exploited in TMDC quantum dot (QD) with well-resolved energy levels. This requires smaller QDs, especially in material systems...

The emergence of artificial intelligence challenges existing legal frameworks, notably in civil liability, cross-border regulation, and the protection of fundamental rights. The European Union has developed the AI Regulation and AI Liability Directive to address these issues, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and consumer protection while p...

Background: Considering the general trend toward an increased occurrence of cardiovascular and mental health diseases, we studied the relationship between the presence of trait and state anxiety and the alteration of serum cortisol, lipid, and glycemia levels. Material and methods: The study assessed 90 full-time workers waist circumferences, as we...

In this era of media convergence with rapid technological development, broadcasting practitioners are faced with the problem of how to use new technologies to enhance news dissemination and turn dilemmas into opportunities. This study uses media convergence theory and Chinese broadcasting theory to conduct a collective case study of positive exampl...

Purpose This study was done to unearth the state of digital transformation in the delivery of construction cost management in Nigeria. The study investigated the extent of usage of specialized software in the delivery of Quantity Surveying Services (QSSs) to improve construction project delivery in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study us...

A novel way of analysing IRT images of landslides using thermal dense point clouds is herein presented. The Infrared Thermo Point Cloud tool was specifically developed to adjust and homogenize the temperature range of input images prior to the realization of a dense point cloud through conventional algorithms. In this way, bias and errors arising f...

Technological developments, growing need for energy efficiency, and smart system integration are helping to define commissioning going forward. Emerging developments in the commissioning process-digitalization, automation, budget integration, software use, whole building commissioning (WBCx), continuous commissioning (OCx), and thorough commissioni...

En el desarrollo del aparato productivo de Ecuador, la movilización eficiente de productos de la canasta básica es esencial. El sector agro enfrenta desafíos como limitaciones en servicios financieros y brechas tecnológicas que afectan su competitividad. El Plan de Gobierno 2021-2025 prioriza la inclusión social y la mejora de la comercialización e...

The efficient design of complex engineering components in data-constrained environments presents significant challenges to traditional methodologies. Existing deep learning-based generative design approaches often depend on large datasets, which limits their applicability in data-scarce contexts. Additionally, conventional image generation techniqu...

The ability of artificial intelligence systems to maintain independent operation when performing sophisticated tasks with limited human supervision is known as autonomous intelligence. Autonomous intelligence transforms important industries involving robotics and finance as well as healthcare and cybersecurity along with autonomous systems by allow...

The digital era brought extensive enhancements to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) because Industry 4.0 technologies including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing entered the market. Manufacturing operational performance together with production optimization and real-time data processing capab...

This paper addresses the issues of complex faults, incomplete detection equipment, and insufficient technical capabilities of maintenance personnel in CAN bus special equipment. By integrating several mainstream fault diagnosis methods, a fault diagnosis device for special equipment is designed based on an expert system. The device mainly acquires...

In response to the evolving landscape of home care services, Reykjavik City has undertaken a transformative initiative focusing on the seamless integration of digital solutions. Over many years, Reykjavik City's home care has been characterized by its integrated approach, where home nursing and social service teams collaborate closely. In recent ye...

The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria operates actively through its growing market and youthful demographic as well as technological developments and customer expansion. This research evaluates the narrative of Nigeria's entrepreneurial landscape for U.S. and worldwide investors and business operators alongside current business difficulties and...

Mastery-based learning has developed as a transformational approach to education, focusing on the development of competency and deep knowledge over traditional time-bound learning. This chapter discusses how practical support mechanisms may be built to facilitate mastery-based learning within the context of positive education. By integrating educat...

Research Background : Brand coolness, as an emerging concept in the field of marketing and brand management, has gained significant attention from researchers and managers in recent years due to its considerable impact on consumer behavior, emotional connections, and strengthening competitive advantage. This concept, focusing on authenticity, innov...

Navigational challenges significantly impact the independence and mobility of Individuals with Visual Impairment (IVI). While numerous assistive technologies exist, their adoption remains limited due to usability challenges, financial constraints, and a lack of alignment with user needs. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining struct...

This study employed three inertial measurement units to quantify the mobility characteristics of 12 manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries (SCI) over 7 consecutive days, revealing nuanced patterns of daily movement. Mobility metrics were calculated for measures of distance traveled, movement duration, and speed. A mobility profile was cr...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the health and social service environment through increasingly advanced and autonomous digital solutions. AI competence is recognized as an emerging dimension of digital competence, leading to a growing demand for AI-related skills among health and social service professionals (HSPs). In this study, AI c...

Green technology is crucial for achieving sustainable and high-quality development. Government environmental protection expenditure and fiscal transparency are key drivers of this process. Utilizing panel data from 254 Chinese cities between 2013 and 2020, this paper applies a panel least squares method with robust standard errors to explore the im...

The transforming power of electrical engineering (EE) on societal evolution, educational paradigms, university systems, and industrial revolutions is comprehensively reviewed in this study. This study emphasizes the critical contribution of EE in promoting technological development, improving learning approaches, and allowing sustainable industrial...

Objectives: To identify and highlight research papers that represent the advances and trends in the field of sensors, signals, and imaging informatics in 2023. Method: We performed a bibliographic search on Scopus and PubMed databases using Medical Sub-ject Heading (MeSH) terms combined with keywords. Our aim was to build specific queries for sen-s...

With the global population anticipated to reach 9.9 billion by 2050 and rapid industrialization and economic growth, global energy demand is projected to increase by nearly 50%. Fossil fuels meet 80% of this demand, resulting in considerable greenhouse gas emissions and environmental challenges. Hydrogen (H2) offers a promising alternative due to i...

This paper coins and develops the notion of sociotechnical fiction: a type of fiction distinct from literary or cinematic forms, which operates within the technosciences to materialise non-existent, imaginary entities through the production of new technological assemblages. Adopting a performative approach to actor-network theory, the research expl...

Blockchain technology is transforming asset management by enabling the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), such as real estate and commodities. This process allows for fractional ownership, increased liquidity, and broader market access. Blockchain's decentralized nature ensures transparency, security, and cost efficiency by reducing intermed...

Introduction. The increased demands put on the health and care services coupled with technological developments have formed an impetus for the implementation of assistive (or, welfare) technologies in the Norwegian health and care sector. Methods. We discuss the organization and functionality of a unit that monitors and coordinates the use of these...

Recent advancements in molecular engineering have established RNA-based technologies as powerful tools for both fundamental research and translational applications. Among the various RNA-based technologies developed, RNA base editing has recently emerged as a groundbreaking advancement. It primarily involves the conversion of adenosine (A) to inosi...

Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) has revolutionized the way students learn. In health professions education, TEL is particularly impactful as it ensures that future healthcare professionals are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern medical practice. Given the continuous advancements in educational technology, there is a pressing need to exa...

As a clean and efficient energy source, nuclear power is undergoing rapid global development. However, daily maintenance of nuclear reactor pools faces significant challenges and extreme conditions including high water temperatures, intense radiation, restricted underwater visibility, and complex underwater environments, where conventional manual o...

This paper is mainly about the areas of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics which are not investigated or not appropriately and sufficiently investigated. In fact, this should also include emerging areas of research in the field of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics due to new scientific and technological developments and advancements. The purpose of the pape...

The Earth stands on the brink of another global biocrisis, commonly dubbed the Sixth Mass Extinction (SME) in reference to the Big Five Phanerozoic mass extinctions that have episodically transformed the biosphere through time. Relative to these earlier extinctions, the present-day biocrisis is unique in being a carbon-release event with a bioevolu...

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) continues to grow its importance in facilitating and making self-study more efficient for language learners. The application of MALL, however, depends very much on the learners' attitudes towards technology employment and their levels of readiness for self-studying. To help provide statistical evidence on ho...

Driven by their growing impact on countries’ economic development, research on management teams in new technology-based firms (NTBFs) has intensified in recent years, aiming to identify the success and failure factors of these companies, given their high mortality rates. This study investigates the influence of human capital, technological capabili...