Digitalisation in mining refers to the use of computerised or digital devices or systems and digitised data that are to reduce costs,improve business productivity,and transform mining practices.However,it remains incr...Digitalisation in mining refers to the use of computerised or digital devices or systems and digitised data that are to reduce costs,improve business productivity,and transform mining practices.However,it remains increasingly difficult for mining companies to decide which digital technologies are most relevant to their needs and individual mines.This paper provides an overview of digital technologies currently relevant to mining companies as presented and discussed by mining journals,the media and insight reports of leading consultancy agencies.Relevant technologies were systematically identified using text-mining techniques,and network analyses established the relations between significant technologies.Results demonstrated that currently 107 different digital technologies are pursued in the mining sector.Also,an analysis of the actual implementation of digital technologies in 158 active surface and underground mines reveals a limited uptake of digital technologies in general and that the uptake increases with the run-of-mine production.Large-scale mining operations appear to select and apply digital technologies suitable to their needs,whereas operations with lower production rates do not implement the currently available digital technologies to the same extent.These minor producers may require other digital transformation solutions tailored to their capabilities and needs and applicable to their scale of operations.展开更多
Background and objective:To provide good health and well-being as established by the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG)3,access to digital technologies can act as conduits to achieve such progress in a population.As gu...Background and objective:To provide good health and well-being as established by the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG)3,access to digital technologies can act as conduits to achieve such progress in a population.As guided by the World Health Organization,antenatal care(ANC)attendance is one of the measures promoted to curtail the global health burden of maternal and infant mortality.ANC services are seldom utilized to their full potential in Zimbabwe.This study explores if any of the women's digital technology characteristics were associated with antenatal care visits.Methods:The study analyzed population-based cross-sectional data with a subsample of 1932 women aged 15-49 years from the 2019 Zimbabwe Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.Test of associations with chi-square test,bivariate,and multivariate multinomial logistic regression analyses were used to examine the predictors of adequate(4-7)and optimal(≥8)ANC visits relative to undesirable(1-3)antenatal care visits among women who had given births 2 years before the survey.Results:The results indicate that 64.5%(1246/1932)of the women attained adequate ANC while about 9.8%(189/1932)attained optimal ANC.Reading a newspaper/magazine at least once a week(odds ratio[OR] 1.73,β'=0.551,t=2.030,P=0.043)and watching television at least once a week(OR 1.72,β=0.545,t=2.454,P=0.015),listening to the radio less than once a week(OR 1.28,β'=0.247,t=1.750,P=0.080),and owning a mobile phone(OR 1.48,β'=0.394,t=3.020,P=0.003)were positively associated with adequate ANC.Optimal ANC was significantly associated with women being able to read a newspaper at least once a week(OR 2.93,β'=1.074,t=3.120,P=0.002),listen to the radio less than 0nce a week(OR 2.07,p'=0.73,t=2.700,P=0.007)and have ownership of a mobile phone(OR 1.88,β'=0.631,t=2.620,P=0.009).Conclusion:Access to a newspaper,radio,television,and mobile phone were important predictors of a woman's ability to achieve her ANC attendance.Policies to improve the knowledge of ANC packages can be facilitated using digital technology to achieve adequate and preferably optimal ANC in Zimbabwe.It is important to improve digital infrastructure to support digital technologies in providing ANC services.展开更多
Unable to catch up with China and the United States in the short term,the European Union is in an unfavorable position in the booming digital technology sector needed for economic growth.Within the context of intensif...Unable to catch up with China and the United States in the short term,the European Union is in an unfavorable position in the booming digital technology sector needed for economic growth.Within the context of intensifying technological competition and diplomatic strain between China and the US,the EU and European countries have adapted their digital strategies.As a former balance strategy shifts toward constraining Chinese tech companies,Europe’s technological sovereignty is at stake.To enhance European tech capability and control,key measures include increased investment in digital tech,formation of a single European dataspace,and rules based on European values.The interplay between technology and geopolitics and the rising importance of values in digital regulations make possible a technology alliance,despite the introduction of protectionism into the mix.China will need to understand the situation and give positive response.展开更多
Installation, detection, maintenance, mapping, and management of underground utility assets present challenges to owners, engineers and contractors. Industry-wide practices include the use of geophysical and similar t...Installation, detection, maintenance, mapping, and management of underground utility assets present challenges to owners, engineers and contractors. Industry-wide practices include the use of geophysical and similar technologies to determine depth and location, and 2D as-built plans integrated with GIS databases for information management. The feasibility of incorporating 3D BIM models of the subsurface to replace the 2D plans to improve visualization and data management is examined in this paper. Obtaining an accurate image of the underground infrastructure would help minimize excavation accidents due to equipment-utility collisions and prevent property damage. Further, the inclusion of automated data collection and sharing features realized through BIM technology can enhance operations of smart cities. The research methodology consists of a state-of-the-art review of the current underground utility management systems, combined with statistical analysis of survey responses received from utility providers and one-call centers in the U.S. Three categories of utility practices are identified based on the level of digital technology integration. It is found that a vast majority of utility firms have adopted GIS databases with 2D plans, depth and other asset information, while a smaller percentage of providers have achieved full GIS-BIM in<span style="font-family:Verdana;">tegration, incorporating a wide range of asset data. Future progress on</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> broader implementation appears to be constrained by the digital literacy of personnel </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and high costs of technology acquisition and application. A three-step frame</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">work for converting 2D plans to 3D BIM models is also presented and discussed. The process model proposed for this purpose allows the utilization of commercially available software with minimal need for additional coding.</span>展开更多
Over the past two decades,dialogic accounting research has evolved into a distinct field,expanding into what is now recognized as critical dialogic accounting and accountability(CDAA).The integration of critical dialo...Over the past two decades,dialogic accounting research has evolved into a distinct field,expanding into what is now recognized as critical dialogic accounting and accountability(CDAA).The integration of critical dialogic accounting and accountability acknowledges the growing need to recognize diverse pathways within accounting practices,emphasizing the representation of marginalized perspectives,engagement with power dynamics,and the analysis of conflicts,particularly in the context of societal and environmental impacts.Based on these assumptions,the Integrated Popular Reporting(IPR)is intended as a useful practical dialogic tool designed to impartially represent the viewpoints of different stakeholders.The focus extends beyond traditional dialogic accounting,integrating a newer critical lens that explores the implications of digital technology in the reporting process.To explore these advancements,the study investigates the implementation of the City of Bari’s 2020 Integrated Popular Reporting.Leveraging tools such as Talkwalker and employing a longitudinal,interventionist approach along with semi-structured interviews,the study assesses the effects of digital technologies on the dialogic accounting process.The analysis shows that the use of digital technologies has facilitated a more participatory reporting structure,evident in increased citizen engagement and reduced bureaucratic hurdles.Notably,it has enhanced the accuracy of defining citizens’informational needs and addressed pertinent themes ranging from mobility,economy,digitization,regeneration,and employment.Moreover,it underscores the need to address the digital divide and ensure inclusivity across diverse demographics.Ultimately,it contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of technology in shaping the future of dialogic accounting and its broader implications for societal accountability.展开更多
The article discusses the use of modern digital technologies in engineering education on the example of the online course"Engineering mechanics".The course was the first online course of Ural Federal Univers...The article discusses the use of modern digital technologies in engineering education on the example of the online course"Engineering mechanics".The course was the first online course of Ural Federal University,placed on the international MOOCplatform.The course consists of original digital content:lecture notes,database of training tasks(simulators),test and homework,practical examples and demonstration video materials and other training materials.The main result of the work is a radical change in the content and form of presentation of traditional material on mechanics.The unity of a bright visual image,a strict mathematical model and rational solution of examples and problems is a new approach to achieving high learning outcomes for students.展开更多
The Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)launched the Big Earth Data Science Engineering Program(CASEarth)in 2018,which laid the foundation for the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goal...The Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)launched the Big Earth Data Science Engineering Program(CASEarth)in 2018,which laid the foundation for the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals(CBAS).Building on CASEarth’s achievements,CBAS integrates advanced digital technologies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)through five key missions:(1)developing SDG data infrastructure and information products via its SDG Big Data Platform,utilizing advanced computing,cloud services,and AI;(2)developing and launching a series of SDG satellites,including SDGSAT-1,which provides crucial Earth observation data through its Open Science Program;(3)providing new knowledge for SDG monitoring and evaluation through annual reports(Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals,published since 2019)and guiding the development of big data-driven technical solutions and theoretical systems;(4)establishing a think tank for science,technology,and innovation,promoting SDGs through initiatives like the annual International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals(FBAS)and the CBAS Fellowship Program;and(5)providing capacity development for SDGs in developing countries through international collaborations,such as the Digital Belt and Road Program(DBAR),which offers professional education and training in big data.Future CBAS efforts will focus on expanding data access,enhancing AI capabilities for SDG indicator monitoring,and strengthening international partnerships to address data gaps and ensure equitable access to technology and expertise for achieving global sustainability.展开更多
This study addresses the cost control requirements associated with the development of high-quality social services in sports vocational institutes under the impetus of digital technologies.Employing a grounded theory ...This study addresses the cost control requirements associated with the development of high-quality social services in sports vocational institutes under the impetus of digital technologies.Employing a grounded theory approach,it systematically analyzes policy documents,representative case studies,and multi-source interview data to construct a three-dimensional“Technology-Scenario-Mechanism”adaptation model.The findings reveal that technologies such as virtual simulation,artificial intelligence,and blockchain,through layered penetration and cyclical interaction,contribute to process optimization and resource integration in contexts such as vocational skills training and sports rehabilitation,thereby reducing explicit service costs.Concurrently,they facilitate the formation of data-driven decision-making mechanisms within organizations and promote the coconstruction of a digital service ecosystem through school-enterprise collaboration.By uncovering the interplay among technological embedding,organizational adaptation,and ecological collaboration,the study proposes a dynamic cost elasticity generation mechanism and elucidates the crucial role of contradiction mediation mechanisms in balancing service efficiency with educational equity.This research offers a practical framework for collaborative development in cost reduction,quality enhancement,and service scale expansion during the digital transformation of sports vocational institutes,and verifies the feasibility and innovative value of digital technologies in restructuring the cost architecture of social services.展开更多
Diabetes is highly prevalent among the elderly worldwide,with the highest number of diabetes cases in China.Yet,the management of diabetes remains unsatisfactory.Recent advances in digital health technologies have fac...Diabetes is highly prevalent among the elderly worldwide,with the highest number of diabetes cases in China.Yet,the management of diabetes remains unsatisfactory.Recent advances in digital health technologies have facilitated the establishment of smart wards for diabetes patients.There is a lack of smart wards tailored specifically for older diabetes patients who encounter unique challenges in glycemic control and diabetes management,including an increased vulnerability to hypoglycemia,the presence of multiple chronic diseases,and cognitive decline.In this review,studies on digital health technologies for diabetes in China and beyond were summarized to elucidate how the adoption of digital health technologies,such as real-time continuous glucose monitoring,sensor-augmented pump technology,and their integration with 5th generation networks,big data cloud storage,and hospital information systems,can address issues specifically related to elderly diabetes patients in hospital wards.Furthermore,the challenges and future directions for establishing and implementing smart wards for elderly diabetes patients are discussed,and these challenges may also be applicable to other countries worldwide,not just in China.Taken together,the smart wards may enhance clinical outcomes,address specific issues,and eventually improve patient-centered hospital care for elderly patients with diabetes.展开更多
Climate change poses a significant threat to global health.It exacerbates existing health challenges and generates new ones.Therefore,innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to its adverse effects are urgently requ...Climate change poses a significant threat to global health.It exacerbates existing health challenges and generates new ones.Therefore,innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to its adverse effects are urgently required.This article explores the potential of digital health technologies to address the challenge posed by climate change-related health issues.It discusses their dual functionality of diminishing the carbon footprint of healthcare services and increasing understanding and governance of climate-sensitive diseases.Notably,with advanced technologies such as Generative medical AI(GMAI)presenting environmental concerns like substantial energy consumption during data processing and the generation of electronic waste,it is essential to underscore the significance of their responsible development and implementation of these technologies.This will ensure that the benefits of digital health technologies can be maximized while minimizing their ecological drawbacks.This study,therefore propose,a framework for leveraging digital health technologies to support climate change adaptation,including disease surveillance,telemedicine,patient support systems,and public awareness campaigns.展开更多
With the rapid development of the economy and society,digital intelligence technology,as a technology that organically combines digitalization and intelligence,is promoting the development of all industries.Introducin...With the rapid development of the economy and society,digital intelligence technology,as a technology that organically combines digitalization and intelligence,is promoting the development of all industries.Introducing digital intelligence technology in the field of education can help improve the quality of talent cultivation and promote the comprehensive development of students.In response to the call for mass entrepreneurship and innovation,colleges and universities should focus on the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship with ideological and political education,introduce new technological means to carry out educational work,and build a good ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship education.Based on this,this paper conducts an analysis and research on the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship and ideological and political education in colleges and universities empowered by digital intelligence technology for reference.展开更多
Green development and the low-carbon economy in China have operated as parallel,distinct systems,with interactions limited to energy,industry,and technology.Guided by the concept of high-quality growth,green developm...Green development and the low-carbon economy in China have operated as parallel,distinct systems,with interactions limited to energy,industry,and technology.Guided by the concept of high-quality growth,green development—centered on sustainability principles and green targets—has focused on green living,production,industrial optimization,system-building,land-use planning,and global ecological objectives,thereby forming a uniquely Chinese green development framework.Similarly,the low-carbon economy,structured around carbon emission goals,development drivers,models of growth,management mechanisms,and international carbon responsibilities,has also developed a distinct framework.Introducing digital intelligence as a new dimension can serve as a coupling point to foster interactive mechanisms between green development and the low-carbon economy.These interactive mechanisms are reflected through smart green cloud collaboration systems and intelligent low-carbon governance platforms,using digital intelligence technology to enhance the synergy between green and low-carbon efforts in energy,carbon management,technology,innovation,governance,and the economy.Through analyzing these mechanisms,and returning to sustainability principles while responding to China's modern development philosophy,a uniquely Chinese theory and framework for green and low-carbon development can be constructed.展开更多
Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),as a primary treatment for coronary artery disease,has made significant strides in both technology and clinical practice since its inception.However,long-term manag...Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),as a primary treatment for coronary artery disease,has made significant strides in both technology and clinical practice since its inception.However,long-term management of post-PCI patients,particularly restenosis prevention and disease progression control,continues to face numerous challenges[1].Insufficient patient adherence to lifestyle interventions and secondary prevention,coupled with low utilization of cardiac rehabilitation,leads to a sustained increase in the risk of postoperative adverse cardiac events[2,3].The rapid development of digital health technologies(DHTs)offers opportunities to overcome these persistent difficulties.This editorial reviewed the latest applications and multiple challenges,and suggested future directions of DHTs in post-PCI patients(Figure 1).展开更多
Digital technologies (DTs) can assist businesses in coping with supply chain (SC) disruptions caused by unpredictability, such as pandemics. However, the current knowledge of the relationship between DTs and supply ch...Digital technologies (DTs) can assist businesses in coping with supply chain (SC) disruptions caused by unpredictability, such as pandemics. However, the current knowledge of the relationship between DTs and supply chain resilience (SCR) is insufficient. This study draws on information processing theory to develop a serial mediation model to address this deficiency. We analyze a sample set consisting of 264 Chinese manufacturers. The empirical results reveal that digital supply chain platforms (DSCPs), as well as supply chain traceability (SCT) and supply chain agility (SCA), fully mediate the favorable association between DTs and SCR. Specifically, the four significant indirect paths indicated that firms can improve SCR only if they use DTs to directly or indirectly improve SCT and SCA (through DSCPs). Our study contributes to the literature on resilience by examining the possible mechanism of mediation through which DTs influence SCR. The findings also offer essential insights for firms to modify their digital strategies and thrive in a turbulent environment.展开更多
Digital technologies have become an integral part of complete denture restoration.With advancement in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing(CAD/CAM),tools such as intraoral scanning,facial scanning,3D...Digital technologies have become an integral part of complete denture restoration.With advancement in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing(CAD/CAM),tools such as intraoral scanning,facial scanning,3D printing,and numerical control machining are reshaping the workflow of complete denture restoration.Unlike conventional methods that rely heavily on clinical experience and manual techniques,digital technologies offer greater precision,predictability,and efficacy.They also streamline the process by reducing the number of patient visits and improving overall comfort.Despite these improvements,the clinical application of digital complete denture restoration still faces challenges that require further standardization.The major issues include appropriate case selection,establishing consistent digital workflows,and evaluating long-term outcomes.To address these challenges and provide clinical guidance for practitioners,this expert consensus outlines the principles,advantages,and limitations of digital complete denture technology.The aim of this review was to offer practical recommendations on indications,clinical procedures and precautions,evaluation metrics,and outcome assessment to support digital restoration of complete denture in clinical practice.展开更多
Aims:To identify virtual healthcare services and digital health technologies deployed in South Africa during coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)and the challenges associated with their use.Metiiods:To determine the sta...Aims:To identify virtual healthcare services and digital health technologies deployed in South Africa during coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)and the challenges associated with their use.Metiiods:To determine the status of digital health utilization during COVID-19 in South Africa,the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses model was used to perform a systematic and in-depth critical analysis of previously published studies in well-known and trusted online electronic databases using specific search keywords words that are relevant to this study.We selected published peer-reviewed articles available from the onset of COVID-19 to July 2021.Results:Total of 24 articles were included into this study.This study revealed that South Africa adopted digital technologies such as SMS-based solutions,mobile health applications,telemedicine and telehealth,WhatsApp-based systems,artificial intelligence and chatbots and robotics to provide healthcare services during COVID-19 pandemic.These innovative technologies have been used for various purposes including screening infectious and non-infectious diseases,disease surveillance and monitoring,medication and treatment compliance,creating awareness and communication.The study also revealed that teleconsultation and e-prescription,telelaboratory and telepharmacy,teleeducation and teletraining,teledermatology,teleradiology,telecardiology,teleophthalmology,teleneurology,telerehabilitation,teleoncology and telepsychiatry are among virtual healthcare services delivered through digital health technologies during COVID-19 in South Africa.However,these smart digital health technologies face several impediments such as infrastructural and technological barriers,organization and financial barriers,policy and regulatory barriers as well as cultural barriers.Conclusion:Although COVID-19 has invigorated the use of digital health technologies,there are still some shortcomings.The outbreak of pandemics like COVID-19 in the future is not inevitable.Therefore,we recommend increasing community networks in rural areas to bridge the digital divide and the modification of mHealth policy to advocate for the effective use of innovative technologies in healthcare and the development of sustainable strategies for resources mobilization through private-public partnerships as well as joining available international initiatives advocating for smart digital health.展开更多
Industry 4.0 as referred to a fourth industrial revolution has endorsed in several national manufacturing development plans such as in Germany, the UK, and China. A set of important pervasive and secondary technologie...Industry 4.0 as referred to a fourth industrial revolution has endorsed in several national manufacturing development plans such as in Germany, the UK, and China. A set of important pervasive and secondary technologies for future manufacturing activities have been identified such as additive manufacturing, sensor technology, big data analytics, Internet of things, robotics, cloud computing, and nanotechnology.展开更多
Digital technology and the digital economy are at the forefront of the global technological revolution and industrial transformation.They are profoundly reshaping the international landscape of competition and restruc...Digital technology and the digital economy are at the forefront of the global technological revolution and industrial transformation.They are profoundly reshaping the international landscape of competition and restructuring the world economy.Major countries and economies around the globe are increasingly competing on digital technology and the digital economy,striving to secure a strategic advantage in the new round of international competition and establish a strong position in the evolving international order.展开更多
This paper reviews current progress and future challenges of digital technology applications for energy system transi-tion in the context of net-zero.A list of case studies for such digitization enabled optimal design...This paper reviews current progress and future challenges of digital technology applications for energy system transi-tion in the context of net-zero.A list of case studies for such digitization enabled optimal design and operation of energy systems at various temporal and spatial scales are reviewed in the paper,including model predictive control,enterprise-wide optimization,eco-industrial park data management,and smart city.The key technological innova-tions across these applications,such as virtual representation of physical entities,ontological knowledge base,data-driven high dimensional surrogate model based parameterization are also inspected in the paper.Future challenges in terms of data privacy and security are also discussed as potential barriers for digitalization enabled net-zero energy system transition.展开更多
文摘Digitalisation in mining refers to the use of computerised or digital devices or systems and digitised data that are to reduce costs,improve business productivity,and transform mining practices.However,it remains increasingly difficult for mining companies to decide which digital technologies are most relevant to their needs and individual mines.This paper provides an overview of digital technologies currently relevant to mining companies as presented and discussed by mining journals,the media and insight reports of leading consultancy agencies.Relevant technologies were systematically identified using text-mining techniques,and network analyses established the relations between significant technologies.Results demonstrated that currently 107 different digital technologies are pursued in the mining sector.Also,an analysis of the actual implementation of digital technologies in 158 active surface and underground mines reveals a limited uptake of digital technologies in general and that the uptake increases with the run-of-mine production.Large-scale mining operations appear to select and apply digital technologies suitable to their needs,whereas operations with lower production rates do not implement the currently available digital technologies to the same extent.These minor producers may require other digital transformation solutions tailored to their capabilities and needs and applicable to their scale of operations.
文摘Background and objective:To provide good health and well-being as established by the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG)3,access to digital technologies can act as conduits to achieve such progress in a population.As guided by the World Health Organization,antenatal care(ANC)attendance is one of the measures promoted to curtail the global health burden of maternal and infant mortality.ANC services are seldom utilized to their full potential in Zimbabwe.This study explores if any of the women's digital technology characteristics were associated with antenatal care visits.Methods:The study analyzed population-based cross-sectional data with a subsample of 1932 women aged 15-49 years from the 2019 Zimbabwe Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.Test of associations with chi-square test,bivariate,and multivariate multinomial logistic regression analyses were used to examine the predictors of adequate(4-7)and optimal(≥8)ANC visits relative to undesirable(1-3)antenatal care visits among women who had given births 2 years before the survey.Results:The results indicate that 64.5%(1246/1932)of the women attained adequate ANC while about 9.8%(189/1932)attained optimal ANC.Reading a newspaper/magazine at least once a week(odds ratio[OR] 1.73,β'=0.551,t=2.030,P=0.043)and watching television at least once a week(OR 1.72,β=0.545,t=2.454,P=0.015),listening to the radio less than once a week(OR 1.28,β'=0.247,t=1.750,P=0.080),and owning a mobile phone(OR 1.48,β'=0.394,t=3.020,P=0.003)were positively associated with adequate ANC.Optimal ANC was significantly associated with women being able to read a newspaper at least once a week(OR 2.93,β'=1.074,t=3.120,P=0.002),listen to the radio less than 0nce a week(OR 2.07,p'=0.73,t=2.700,P=0.007)and have ownership of a mobile phone(OR 1.88,β'=0.631,t=2.620,P=0.009).Conclusion:Access to a newspaper,radio,television,and mobile phone were important predictors of a woman's ability to achieve her ANC attendance.Policies to improve the knowledge of ANC packages can be facilitated using digital technology to achieve adequate and preferably optimal ANC in Zimbabwe.It is important to improve digital infrastructure to support digital technologies in providing ANC services.
文摘Unable to catch up with China and the United States in the short term,the European Union is in an unfavorable position in the booming digital technology sector needed for economic growth.Within the context of intensifying technological competition and diplomatic strain between China and the US,the EU and European countries have adapted their digital strategies.As a former balance strategy shifts toward constraining Chinese tech companies,Europe’s technological sovereignty is at stake.To enhance European tech capability and control,key measures include increased investment in digital tech,formation of a single European dataspace,and rules based on European values.The interplay between technology and geopolitics and the rising importance of values in digital regulations make possible a technology alliance,despite the introduction of protectionism into the mix.China will need to understand the situation and give positive response.
文摘Installation, detection, maintenance, mapping, and management of underground utility assets present challenges to owners, engineers and contractors. Industry-wide practices include the use of geophysical and similar technologies to determine depth and location, and 2D as-built plans integrated with GIS databases for information management. The feasibility of incorporating 3D BIM models of the subsurface to replace the 2D plans to improve visualization and data management is examined in this paper. Obtaining an accurate image of the underground infrastructure would help minimize excavation accidents due to equipment-utility collisions and prevent property damage. Further, the inclusion of automated data collection and sharing features realized through BIM technology can enhance operations of smart cities. The research methodology consists of a state-of-the-art review of the current underground utility management systems, combined with statistical analysis of survey responses received from utility providers and one-call centers in the U.S. Three categories of utility practices are identified based on the level of digital technology integration. It is found that a vast majority of utility firms have adopted GIS databases with 2D plans, depth and other asset information, while a smaller percentage of providers have achieved full GIS-BIM in<span style="font-family:Verdana;">tegration, incorporating a wide range of asset data. Future progress on</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> broader implementation appears to be constrained by the digital literacy of personnel </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and high costs of technology acquisition and application. A three-step frame</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">work for converting 2D plans to 3D BIM models is also presented and discussed. The process model proposed for this purpose allows the utilization of commercially available software with minimal need for additional coding.</span>
文摘Over the past two decades,dialogic accounting research has evolved into a distinct field,expanding into what is now recognized as critical dialogic accounting and accountability(CDAA).The integration of critical dialogic accounting and accountability acknowledges the growing need to recognize diverse pathways within accounting practices,emphasizing the representation of marginalized perspectives,engagement with power dynamics,and the analysis of conflicts,particularly in the context of societal and environmental impacts.Based on these assumptions,the Integrated Popular Reporting(IPR)is intended as a useful practical dialogic tool designed to impartially represent the viewpoints of different stakeholders.The focus extends beyond traditional dialogic accounting,integrating a newer critical lens that explores the implications of digital technology in the reporting process.To explore these advancements,the study investigates the implementation of the City of Bari’s 2020 Integrated Popular Reporting.Leveraging tools such as Talkwalker and employing a longitudinal,interventionist approach along with semi-structured interviews,the study assesses the effects of digital technologies on the dialogic accounting process.The analysis shows that the use of digital technologies has facilitated a more participatory reporting structure,evident in increased citizen engagement and reduced bureaucratic hurdles.Notably,it has enhanced the accuracy of defining citizens’informational needs and addressed pertinent themes ranging from mobility,economy,digitization,regeneration,and employment.Moreover,it underscores the need to address the digital divide and ensure inclusivity across diverse demographics.Ultimately,it contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of technology in shaping the future of dialogic accounting and its broader implications for societal accountability.
文摘The article discusses the use of modern digital technologies in engineering education on the example of the online course"Engineering mechanics".The course was the first online course of Ural Federal University,placed on the international MOOCplatform.The course consists of original digital content:lecture notes,database of training tasks(simulators),test and homework,practical examples and demonstration video materials and other training materials.The main result of the work is a radical change in the content and form of presentation of traditional material on mechanics.The unity of a bright visual image,a strict mathematical model and rational solution of examples and problems is a new approach to achieving high learning outcomes for students.
文摘The Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)launched the Big Earth Data Science Engineering Program(CASEarth)in 2018,which laid the foundation for the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals(CBAS).Building on CASEarth’s achievements,CBAS integrates advanced digital technologies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)through five key missions:(1)developing SDG data infrastructure and information products via its SDG Big Data Platform,utilizing advanced computing,cloud services,and AI;(2)developing and launching a series of SDG satellites,including SDGSAT-1,which provides crucial Earth observation data through its Open Science Program;(3)providing new knowledge for SDG monitoring and evaluation through annual reports(Big Earth Data in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals,published since 2019)and guiding the development of big data-driven technical solutions and theoretical systems;(4)establishing a think tank for science,technology,and innovation,promoting SDGs through initiatives like the annual International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals(FBAS)and the CBAS Fellowship Program;and(5)providing capacity development for SDGs in developing countries through international collaborations,such as the Digital Belt and Road Program(DBAR),which offers professional education and training in big data.Future CBAS efforts will focus on expanding data access,enhancing AI capabilities for SDG indicator monitoring,and strengthening international partnerships to address data gaps and ensure equitable access to technology and expertise for achieving global sustainability.
基金Guangdong Vocational Institute of Sport 2025 Institutional(2024KYGH007)。
文摘This study addresses the cost control requirements associated with the development of high-quality social services in sports vocational institutes under the impetus of digital technologies.Employing a grounded theory approach,it systematically analyzes policy documents,representative case studies,and multi-source interview data to construct a three-dimensional“Technology-Scenario-Mechanism”adaptation model.The findings reveal that technologies such as virtual simulation,artificial intelligence,and blockchain,through layered penetration and cyclical interaction,contribute to process optimization and resource integration in contexts such as vocational skills training and sports rehabilitation,thereby reducing explicit service costs.Concurrently,they facilitate the formation of data-driven decision-making mechanisms within organizations and promote the coconstruction of a digital service ecosystem through school-enterprise collaboration.By uncovering the interplay among technological embedding,organizational adaptation,and ecological collaboration,the study proposes a dynamic cost elasticity generation mechanism and elucidates the crucial role of contradiction mediation mechanisms in balancing service efficiency with educational equity.This research offers a practical framework for collaborative development in cost reduction,quality enhancement,and service scale expansion during the digital transformation of sports vocational institutes,and verifies the feasibility and innovative value of digital technologies in restructuring the cost architecture of social services.
基金Supported by Post-Subsidy Funds from the National Clinical Research Center,Ministry of Science and Technology of China,No.303-01-001-0272-08Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals Incubating Program,No.PX2022032Beijing Municipal Public Welfare Development and Reform Pilot Project for Medical Research Institutes(PWD&RPP-MRI),No.JYY2023-13.
文摘Diabetes is highly prevalent among the elderly worldwide,with the highest number of diabetes cases in China.Yet,the management of diabetes remains unsatisfactory.Recent advances in digital health technologies have facilitated the establishment of smart wards for diabetes patients.There is a lack of smart wards tailored specifically for older diabetes patients who encounter unique challenges in glycemic control and diabetes management,including an increased vulnerability to hypoglycemia,the presence of multiple chronic diseases,and cognitive decline.In this review,studies on digital health technologies for diabetes in China and beyond were summarized to elucidate how the adoption of digital health technologies,such as real-time continuous glucose monitoring,sensor-augmented pump technology,and their integration with 5th generation networks,big data cloud storage,and hospital information systems,can address issues specifically related to elderly diabetes patients in hospital wards.Furthermore,the challenges and future directions for establishing and implementing smart wards for elderly diabetes patients are discussed,and these challenges may also be applicable to other countries worldwide,not just in China.Taken together,the smart wards may enhance clinical outcomes,address specific issues,and eventually improve patient-centered hospital care for elderly patients with diabetes.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Innovation 2030 Major Project(2023ZD0508506)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2305104).
文摘Climate change poses a significant threat to global health.It exacerbates existing health challenges and generates new ones.Therefore,innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to its adverse effects are urgently required.This article explores the potential of digital health technologies to address the challenge posed by climate change-related health issues.It discusses their dual functionality of diminishing the carbon footprint of healthcare services and increasing understanding and governance of climate-sensitive diseases.Notably,with advanced technologies such as Generative medical AI(GMAI)presenting environmental concerns like substantial energy consumption during data processing and the generation of electronic waste,it is essential to underscore the significance of their responsible development and implementation of these technologies.This will ensure that the benefits of digital health technologies can be maximized while minimizing their ecological drawbacks.This study,therefore propose,a framework for leveraging digital health technologies to support climate change adaptation,including disease surveillance,telemedicine,patient support systems,and public awareness campaigns.
文摘With the rapid development of the economy and society,digital intelligence technology,as a technology that organically combines digitalization and intelligence,is promoting the development of all industries.Introducing digital intelligence technology in the field of education can help improve the quality of talent cultivation and promote the comprehensive development of students.In response to the call for mass entrepreneurship and innovation,colleges and universities should focus on the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship with ideological and political education,introduce new technological means to carry out educational work,and build a good ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship education.Based on this,this paper conducts an analysis and research on the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship and ideological and political education in colleges and universities empowered by digital intelligence technology for reference.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.23FJYB011).
文摘Green development and the low-carbon economy in China have operated as parallel,distinct systems,with interactions limited to energy,industry,and technology.Guided by the concept of high-quality growth,green development—centered on sustainability principles and green targets—has focused on green living,production,industrial optimization,system-building,land-use planning,and global ecological objectives,thereby forming a uniquely Chinese green development framework.Similarly,the low-carbon economy,structured around carbon emission goals,development drivers,models of growth,management mechanisms,and international carbon responsibilities,has also developed a distinct framework.Introducing digital intelligence as a new dimension can serve as a coupling point to foster interactive mechanisms between green development and the low-carbon economy.These interactive mechanisms are reflected through smart green cloud collaboration systems and intelligent low-carbon governance platforms,using digital intelligence technology to enhance the synergy between green and low-carbon efforts in energy,carbon management,technology,innovation,governance,and the economy.Through analyzing these mechanisms,and returning to sustainability principles while responding to China's modern development philosophy,a uniquely Chinese theory and framework for green and low-carbon development can be constructed.
文摘Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI),as a primary treatment for coronary artery disease,has made significant strides in both technology and clinical practice since its inception.However,long-term management of post-PCI patients,particularly restenosis prevention and disease progression control,continues to face numerous challenges[1].Insufficient patient adherence to lifestyle interventions and secondary prevention,coupled with low utilization of cardiac rehabilitation,leads to a sustained increase in the risk of postoperative adverse cardiac events[2,3].The rapid development of digital health technologies(DHTs)offers opportunities to overcome these persistent difficulties.This editorial reviewed the latest applications and multiple challenges,and suggested future directions of DHTs in post-PCI patients(Figure 1).
基金funded by the Key Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21AJY020).
文摘Digital technologies (DTs) can assist businesses in coping with supply chain (SC) disruptions caused by unpredictability, such as pandemics. However, the current knowledge of the relationship between DTs and supply chain resilience (SCR) is insufficient. This study draws on information processing theory to develop a serial mediation model to address this deficiency. We analyze a sample set consisting of 264 Chinese manufacturers. The empirical results reveal that digital supply chain platforms (DSCPs), as well as supply chain traceability (SCT) and supply chain agility (SCA), fully mediate the favorable association between DTs and SCR. Specifically, the four significant indirect paths indicated that firms can improve SCR only if they use DTs to directly or indirectly improve SCT and SCA (through DSCPs). Our study contributes to the literature on resilience by examining the possible mechanism of mediation through which DTs influence SCR. The findings also offer essential insights for firms to modify their digital strategies and thrive in a turbulent environment.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82325012)General project of State Key Laboratory of Oral&Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration(2024MS05).
文摘Digital technologies have become an integral part of complete denture restoration.With advancement in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing(CAD/CAM),tools such as intraoral scanning,facial scanning,3D printing,and numerical control machining are reshaping the workflow of complete denture restoration.Unlike conventional methods that rely heavily on clinical experience and manual techniques,digital technologies offer greater precision,predictability,and efficacy.They also streamline the process by reducing the number of patient visits and improving overall comfort.Despite these improvements,the clinical application of digital complete denture restoration still faces challenges that require further standardization.The major issues include appropriate case selection,establishing consistent digital workflows,and evaluating long-term outcomes.To address these challenges and provide clinical guidance for practitioners,this expert consensus outlines the principles,advantages,and limitations of digital complete denture technology.The aim of this review was to offer practical recommendations on indications,clinical procedures and precautions,evaluation metrics,and outcome assessment to support digital restoration of complete denture in clinical practice.
文摘Aims:To identify virtual healthcare services and digital health technologies deployed in South Africa during coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)and the challenges associated with their use.Metiiods:To determine the status of digital health utilization during COVID-19 in South Africa,the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses model was used to perform a systematic and in-depth critical analysis of previously published studies in well-known and trusted online electronic databases using specific search keywords words that are relevant to this study.We selected published peer-reviewed articles available from the onset of COVID-19 to July 2021.Results:Total of 24 articles were included into this study.This study revealed that South Africa adopted digital technologies such as SMS-based solutions,mobile health applications,telemedicine and telehealth,WhatsApp-based systems,artificial intelligence and chatbots and robotics to provide healthcare services during COVID-19 pandemic.These innovative technologies have been used for various purposes including screening infectious and non-infectious diseases,disease surveillance and monitoring,medication and treatment compliance,creating awareness and communication.The study also revealed that teleconsultation and e-prescription,telelaboratory and telepharmacy,teleeducation and teletraining,teledermatology,teleradiology,telecardiology,teleophthalmology,teleneurology,telerehabilitation,teleoncology and telepsychiatry are among virtual healthcare services delivered through digital health technologies during COVID-19 in South Africa.However,these smart digital health technologies face several impediments such as infrastructural and technological barriers,organization and financial barriers,policy and regulatory barriers as well as cultural barriers.Conclusion:Although COVID-19 has invigorated the use of digital health technologies,there are still some shortcomings.The outbreak of pandemics like COVID-19 in the future is not inevitable.Therefore,we recommend increasing community networks in rural areas to bridge the digital divide and the modification of mHealth policy to advocate for the effective use of innovative technologies in healthcare and the development of sustainable strategies for resources mobilization through private-public partnerships as well as joining available international initiatives advocating for smart digital health.
文摘Industry 4.0 as referred to a fourth industrial revolution has endorsed in several national manufacturing development plans such as in Germany, the UK, and China. A set of important pervasive and secondary technologies for future manufacturing activities have been identified such as additive manufacturing, sensor technology, big data analytics, Internet of things, robotics, cloud computing, and nanotechnology.
文摘Digital technology and the digital economy are at the forefront of the global technological revolution and industrial transformation.They are profoundly reshaping the international landscape of competition and restructuring the world economy.Major countries and economies around the globe are increasingly competing on digital technology and the digital economy,striving to secure a strategic advantage in the new round of international competition and establish a strong position in the evolving international order.
基金fund of Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems(No.LLEUTS-202002)Peking University-Ordos Joint Laboratory for Carbon Neutrality.
文摘This paper reviews current progress and future challenges of digital technology applications for energy system transi-tion in the context of net-zero.A list of case studies for such digitization enabled optimal design and operation of energy systems at various temporal and spatial scales are reviewed in the paper,including model predictive control,enterprise-wide optimization,eco-industrial park data management,and smart city.The key technological innova-tions across these applications,such as virtual representation of physical entities,ontological knowledge base,data-driven high dimensional surrogate model based parameterization are also inspected in the paper.Future challenges in terms of data privacy and security are also discussed as potential barriers for digitalization enabled net-zero energy system transition.
