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Blockchain technology is one of the most sensational and under rated technology in current technological and financial sector. The great wave in blockchain technology for the banking sector is still unexplored to its depth, as the need for new technology in all the areas of life is a necessity nowadays. The study was conducted to identify different services that the financial sector can provide to its customer by accepting a unified blockchain technology. The fundamental inkling of blockchain technology is, its public and the same is shared in a tamperproof ledger which allows the heterogenous community to share the sensitive data over a distributed ledger. This paper gives an idea about how this tamperproof technology can be used to increase the efficiency, transparency and to lower the risk and expenditure associated with the highly sophisticated data of an individual in relation to banking sector. The technology has great potential to overcome the disadvantages of the current central server system in banking industry, which is highly prone to hacking and cracking. The blockchain technology is current meant to be a hack proof system which is still in its initial stage of development. As the technology is still in pilot testing stage on banking sector, once the same is found feasible to with stand the current market need, this will bring an economic and technological boom to different sectors. The most exciting premises about blockchain technology is, it makes banks pointless. Though, this paper contends that the advantages of block chain technology will be used by the financial institutions in a first mover place rather becoming outdated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In addition to several societal and individual impacts, the pandemic of COVID-19 has greatly affected educational systems everywhere. The education in those universities that prepare STEM specialists like engineers, physicists, chemists, computer scientists, etc., has faced new requirements and problems. The solutions found are closely linked to new technologies, curricula innovation, and rethinking of the organizational structure of higher education. In this framework, different institutions reacted differently, working in an international environment and exchanging ideas and experiences. In the ERASMUS+ project "Applying some advanced technologies in teaching and research, in relation to air pollution," faculties from four universities from Romania (Craiova), Bulgaria (Plovdiv), Slovakia (Banská Bystrica) and Turkey (Adana) have tried to draw some positive lessons from the pandemic, on how to improve the quality of teaching in an online or hybrid environment. Some trends successfully applied in students' education will be presented and outlined as the framework of a conceptual educational model with an enhanced presence of modern educational technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research work successfully addresses the key issues related to the selection of optimal initial approximations depending on numerical parameters and available data in the context of reaction-diffusion. This approach significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of monitoring and analyzing the dynamics of the reaction-diffusion process. In this study, it was shown that for the successful analysis and solution of complex nonlinear problems, it is effective to use the nonlinear splitting method and the method of standard equations. These methods have proven to be reliable tools for studying nonlinear phenomena in various systems. As a result of this study, a nonlinear splitting algorithm was justified, which is used to solve equations describing multicomponent cross-diffusion systems of a biological population. This algorithm provides an important tool for numerical simulation and analysis of such systems, providing more accurate and efficient results. The study confirms the significance of nonlinear splitting and reference equation methods in the context of nonlinear problems, and also provides a practical solution in the form of an algorithm for studying multicomponent cross-diffusion systems in biological populations. These results have potential for application in various fields of science and engineering, where modeling and numerical work with nonlinear differential equations is important. In addition, software packages have been created to help automate the processes of visualizing the development of solutions in time and space. These innovative tools provide the ability to conveniently observe and analyze the evolution of processes in various fields of science and engineering where complex dynamic systems, such as biological populations and others, are important. This work advances the understanding and modeling of complex reaction-diffusion processes and has potential applications in various disciplines of science and technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The strengthening link between universities and industry continues to strongly impact business processes and improve regional policies. Good results require the participation of all parties. For this purpose, establishing collaboration is analyzed as a decision-making process for the parties. Factors and behavioral barriers influencing cooperation between higher education institutions and business organizations are being studied. Based on the analysis are proposed supporting mechanisms to motivate, support, develop, and promote this cooperation to maintain sustainability and adaptability so that all stakeholders can benefit. In addition to teaching and research, universities are also engaged in technology transfer and community engagement. Implementing an information disclosure system through appropriate effortless access will improve the process of building the necessary trust in partnership relations with industry, create the necessary motivation base for students, and the adaptability of the established relationship will maintain the university's awareness of industry needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aims as studding the marketing function in business organizations that rely on a lot of technologies that contribute to supporting various activities in practice and the corresponding details on the intellectual level related to this function and to demonstrate the effectiveness of quantitative marketing techniques in supporting the process of adopting M. Porter strategies Competitiveness in the scientific reality of productive and marketing business organizations in addressing quality problems in managing stocks of goods in branches. applied by mathematical methods including (flow, transfer and allocation) and solved manually and by the QSB program, and the research found a strong relationship between quantitative techniques and M. Porter's competitive strategies, as well as the existence of an integrated framework that helps clarify this relationship [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rapid development of science and technology, which is rapidly changing the economy of developed countries, leads to global competition for ideas and means of their implementation. At the present stage of development of the world economy, science-intensive technologies are a determining factor in economic development, the basis for ensuring national security and improving the quality of life of the population. The policy of the leading countries of the world is aimed at the development of science and technology, since their development determines global competition and is expressed in stimulating innovation activity and creating a favorable innovation environment. The analysis of the dynamics of innovation activity in Russia and the position of the country in international rankings, reflecting the innovation activity of the countries of the world, has been carried out. Proposals have been developed to enhance innovation activity and accelerate the process of transferring innovations to production, which will contribute to the involvement of new participants and infrastructure in innovation activities, which in general will have a positive impact on the development of the country's economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) are highly efficient two-phase heat transfer cooling system devices extensively utilized in spacecraft. They operate passively and emerged as a significant advancement in spacecraft temperature control technology. It is mainly composed of evaporator, condenser, liquid, and vapor lines. The evaporator where the heat is applied employs a unique sponge-like material called a wick. The liquid from the wick is converted into vapor after absorbing the heat. This vapor is now transferred through the vapor line to the condenser, where the heat is released as it passes through sleek pipes and vapor is converted into liquid. The liquid again reaches the evaporator through liquid line and the cycle is repeated. The working fluid flow takes place with capillary action of wick. This article reviews the basic arrangement, development, and modelling details of LHP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has now grown, from just entertainment, commercial devices, disaster mitigation, and even military needs. Management of data and information as well as the operation of UAV control in real-time is an important process that must be secured against possible threats from other parties, so recommendations for securing data/information transfer and UAV control are needed to ensure the safety of their operation. This study focuses on securing data transfer from the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the Ground Control Station (GCS) in order to maintain data/information confidentiality (confidentiality), data/information integrity (integrity), and certainty of data/information availability (availability). This study aims to determine the priority needs in securing data transfer on the UAV. With a systematic literature review approach and determination of priority scale using the MoSCoW method. The grouping of categories into six classifications using the Sturges method. The results of the study of securing data/information on the UAV Blockchain-based software architecture as a solution because it is able to handle the threat of DoS attacks, Man-in-The Middle, partial key-escrow, eavesdropping, GPS Spoofing, Bypassing, Unauthorized Access, Tempering, Duplicates, and Time Delay. This solution can be recommended as a standard for securing data/information on UAVs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Problems of strategy and tactics of European integration of innovative development of the construction complex of Ukraine have caused in modern conditions the need for structural adjustment with the transfer of crisis activities to a modern technical basis of development using BIM technology. Against the background of the achievements of European countries in the introduction of information technology in the construction industry, Ukraine has an urgent need to reform and modernize the construction industry, covering a huge range of tasks, ranging from creating a solid basis for decision-making in investment construction processes. In addition to that, cost analysis, improving the control of capital investments, improving the pricing system, ensuring the integration and interconnection of government services and information systems, etc. The new methodology of BIM provides for research to improve the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of production organization in design and construction from the standpoint of a system of models and methods of structural optimization in innovative development in the construction of Ukraine in difficult market conditions. For implementation in the construction industry of Ukraine, it is necessary to solve a number of problems of software and its regulatory framework at different stages of the life cycle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The implementation of innovative technologies by "foreigners" into industrial engineering in the USSR in the 1920s and 1930s was insufficiently covered. The consequences of their work were considered in the works of M. Meerovich, D. Khmelnytsky, E. Konisheva and others. The amount of project work during the first five years, when the course of industrialization was announced, was huge. The government passed a resolution to attract architects, builders, and technologists from abroad, who practically tried to implement comprehensive programs of urban planning and, accordingly, social protection of the young country's population in the USSR. Fascinated by social transformations, foreign specialists worked with Soviet architects for about 10 years, implementing 'large-scale construction' projects, implementing the ideas of social responsibility of the architect in the design process, understanding the personal role of a specialist on the construction site of the first 'industrial giants'. However, under the influence of the dominant Soviet ideology, disputes arose between foreign experts and Soviet design organizations, lively discussions over the interpretation of the methods of accelerated construction, economics and innovation. In the late 1930s, the press formed a derogatory assessment of the role of foreign experts in the implementation of innovative technologies. They: architects, builders and technologists tried to combine the capabilities of different political systems and introduce a common understanding of innovation processes, but none of them managed to get used to the Soviet system and contributed to the departure, and Soviet architects for a long time remained under the ideological illusion of collective activity and responsibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study has investigated the relationship between internationalisation and innovation performance of SMEs of an emerging market. It has explored the mediating effect of entrepreneurial and market orientation (EntOr, MktOr) between innovation and internationalisation. The path model is developed using structural equation modelling, and the role of mediating and moderating variables is deliberated for comprehension of results. Hayes's conditional process macro is used to path model and to show the mediation and moderation effect on the dependent variable. The findings of the current research have highlighted the importance of innovation performance for SMEs having exposure to international markets. The findings of the study have managerial connotations for SMEs, for the managers responsible for innovation performance and managers working on business strategies. The findings of the study have policy implications for government and other agencies too. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydrogen is becoming more popular with the current worldwide paradigm shift in energy. According to recent worldwide economic and political initiatives, renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2030 are becoming increasingly popular. Future renewable energy grids may benefit from green hydrogen's flexibility and buffer for intermittent renewable power output. Fuel cells or power systems can store hydrogen and use it to generate electricity, heat, or both. In this case, understanding the possible advantages of hydrogen is critical. The field is disruptive because of its high percentage of originality (81 percent). As seen by the increasing diversity of products, the innovation cycle has only begun. Research done recently has voiced worry over the long-term prospects and possibilities of conventional energy sources, while also studying the environmental sustainability of alternative sources of power and green economic systems. Manufacturing in Malaysia has the necessary infrastructure to take advantage of the economic benefits of fuel cells, as evidenced by the establishment of the country's first hydrogen fuel cell developer. This paper explores the most recent information regarding the hydrogen economy (including its key benefits and drawbacks) and the potential effects of hydrogen on Malaysian industries (transport, industry, and power production). The report examined the IP market, which they estimated to be valued at $131.58 billion, for more perspective. Installation of hydrogen fuel cells in Malaysia faces various hurdles, such as the need for pilot projects, government policy changes, and infrastructure creation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The work is devoted to developing a technological package "drying unit" using a multistage gravitational dryer as the main equipment. The study aims to create a workable sample of a drying module and propose an algorithm for its industrial implementation. The work uses methods of analysis and synthesis, search for cause-and-effect relationships, theoretical and computer modeling, and experimental studies. The main stages of drying granular materials in a multistage gravitational shelf dryer are described. The tools of influence of the design features of the dryer on the nature of the flow of each stage of the drying process are shown. A variant of the technological scheme of the drying unit and the scheme of automation of the drying process are presented. A set of solutions is proposed for monitoring the technological level of readiness of the "drying unit" package for industrial implementation. A marketing strategy for the transfer of drying technology using a multistage dryer is described. The result of the study is a roadmap for developing and implementing a drying module using devices with active hydrodynamic modes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study interests R123 employеd tо boiling оf hеаt transfer flow аt array of in-line micro-рin fins square bу having tо (25 X 25 mm2) cross-section bу а (5 mm) height.Оne inlet temperature оf (20 °C), (8) mass rate fоr inlet temperature hаd employеd, ranging from (6.25 to 8.75 g/s) hаd predictеd testеd. Hеаt fluxes hаd rangеd bу (10 tо 17 kW/m2) аt each channel and exit quality аt outlet location hаd (0.27 tо 0.39). Аt last, I want to mention that nо empirical dаtа come оf estimation sеt-uр sо that R123 dаtа come оn estimation analysis wаs only employеd bу equations оf hеаt transfer аt estimation sеt-uр sо same tо same conditions estimation dаtа hаd approximately tо similar tо real lаb tests. А potential hеаt transfer mechanism hаd bееn reportеd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As a result of the tremendous development in the field of information transfer technologies and the progress in designing advanced optical systems to keep pace with it, it has become necessary to develop an advanced technique that preserves data during transmission and reception within these technologies without losing part of it. In this work, fiber Bragg grating (FBG) has been selected to overcome the dispersal problem in telecommunication systems. This is done utilizing OptiGrating (V.7) simulation software to design a uniform FBG with a Bragg wavelength of 1550 nm with different grating lengths (2,4, and 6) mm. Then, simulation software OptiSystem (V.7) was used to design the optical communication system with different link lengths (5-50) km to test the validity of the designed FBG's. From the obtained simulation results, the values of the Q-factor, total power, and gain for the designed communication link are increased with increasing grating length. These parameters are equal to 265.83 dΒ, 12.363 dΒm, and 17.74 dΒ for Q-factor, total power, and gain, respectively, for communication link equal to 5 Km. These obtained parameter values decreased when increasing the length of the transmission link to 50 km. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Confidence in the successful use of a business's technical assets by technology transfer has increased in today's market environment. Transfer of technology is the mechanism by which a technology developer makes his or her technology available to a business partner who will use it. The word "technology transfer" consists of steps that proceed to a smooth transition from pharmaceutical research to drug development, drug testing, and massive corporatization in the healthcare industry. This review article aims to examine the technology transfer process, regulatory aspects, global significance of technology transfer, objectives, facets, and various issues that come up in the pharmaceutical industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The primary motive of this study is to examine the role of renewable energy in the sustainable development of developing countries. Renewable energy can be important factor in development of economy. Development in economy is closely associated with the poverty alleviation and upgradation of standard of livings. Government of country have framed various policies, created suitable legal atmosphere and allowed foreign investment to create position in global market of renewable energy. This sector can provide rapid growth to the economy and may create employment. This paper aims to identify various responsible factors of renewable energy in sustainable development of country. Findings of the study indicated various challenges in implementation of renewable energy and recommended that top authorities must focus on providing necessary infrastructure and make the people aware about the renewable energy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research aims to identify the actors involved in the technology transfer system in Agriculture technopark and analyze the potential of alliances or conflicts to achieve the goals. The analysis was carried out through a survey methodology. Data were obtained through interviews using questionnaires and focus group discussions on a group of informants selected according to specific criteria. MACTOR analysis is used to analyze the relationship between actors and actors-goals in technology transfer in ATP. The analysis results show that the actors playing a dominant role are the local government, the ATP manager, partner farmer groups, and researchers/extension workers. The four chief actors have the potential for an alliance to achieve system goals. Otherwise, actors such as universities, startups, and suppliers have the opportunity to cause several dreams to become divergent due to differences in interests. To conclude, the involvement of actors in the ATP technology transfer system is very much dominated by several actors in the driving subsystem, whereas the support subsystem is passive. The balance of the power of the actors will be obtained if the driving subsystem reduces its dominance by establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with actors in the supporting subsystem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New technologies for drying food products in a heat and mass transfer module have been investigated and analyzed. The technical effect that provides a solution to the problem is to ensure maximum heat transfer at an increased pressure in the heat exchanger by maximizing the heat exchange surface and heat transfer conditions. The achievement of this result is due to the new design and technology of the heat exchange module. The experiments were carried out at high temperatures and pressures, which differs from existing studies, and the results obtained show that the evaporation of moisture consumes at least about 2 times less energy compared to the usual existing modes of convective drying. In addition, the use of modern COMSOL software for processing scientific results further enhances its scientific value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The subject of the study is legal relations arising when organizations transfer various forms of ownership of the function of transport and logistics support of their own activities to third-party organizations. In the theory and practice of business, this way of conducting business was called outsourcing. The purpose of the publication is to identify the peculiarities of contractual relations that arise between the company and the legal entity to which the transport and logistics functions are transferred. This goal is achieved by solving the following problems: clarifying the legal nature of the civil contract between these entities; disclosing the requirements applicable to the organizations to which these functions are transferred, as well as for their employees; showing the peculiarities of the application of civil liability measures for improper fulfillment of obligations under the outsourcing contract; identifying the positive and negative effects of outsourcing technology in business activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additive Manufacturing is a process used to join a material and then form it in 3D. This technology has been widely used because it offers freedom in form and has various advantages. One of the additive manufacturing that is currently potentially and rapidly growing is modeling with based metal 3D Printing. Metal-based 3D Print has opened many opportunities so that numerous researches are done and is presently increasing with various variations. The advantage of 3D Printing is that it performs complicated modeling and improves the quality of the products made. One of the complex 3D forms is to create a 3D shape from a heat exchanger. A Heat exchanger is a heat transfer technology widely used in offshore oil, natural gas, aircraft, beverage industry, and power generation. Its use is highly dependent on the fluid and the shape of the heat exchanger. To achieve a higher heat transfer coefficient, a larger surface area of the heat exchanger is required. A large surface area will be challenging to form it using conventional technology. For this reason, 3D Print Design is one solution that breaks limitations over the heat transfer technology. The current study aims to create a summary for additive manufacturing using the 3D Print method, 3D Prints to produce heat exchangers, and the application of 3D Print Heat Exchangers in various fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microstrip antenna design with millimeter-wave frequency has become a necessity for broadband devices, where wireless access networks are becoming increasingly important and the economic factor supports the use of the network so it is necessary to design an antenna that can be applied to Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) technology. Broadband technology requires the transfer of large data packets and fast data rate, to meet these needs, the antenna is designed Microstrip with U-slot rectangle patch with electromagnetically coupled feeding, the method used in this study is the research method, where for the design of the antenna microstrip through several stages. The design that has been done has resulted in the design of a u-slot rectangle patch microstrip antenna with electromagnetically coupled feeding and can be applied to broadband wireless access technology. Furthermore, the design results have a Substrate Antenna size of 27 mm × 21 mm. The results obtained that the antenna can work at a frequency of 2.368 GHz has a return loss value=-12.66 dB and 3.38 GHz has a return loss value of 15.22 dB, a VSWR value of 1.34, and has an antenna gain of 3.7 dB and has a frequency center at 2.3 GHz and 3.38 GHz and input impedance of 50 and vertical radiation polarization so that the antenna can be applied to Wireless Access networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the paper is to substantiate the directions for the improvement of road safety through the introduction of intelligent transport systems. The main directions of implementation are determined: increasing the efficiency of public transport, priority development of urban public transport, providing the population with information on the public transport schedule, transfer options, providing operational information on the state of road traffic, reducing traffic accidents, reducing the negative impact on the environment, improving the quality of provided transport services. The activities aimed at the development of intelligent transport systems are given. The world experience in the implementation of these systems is considered. Japan, Singapore and Korea are selected as the analyzed countries, as one of the leaders in the field of intelligent transport systems. A comparative analysis of their effectiveness is carried out. The advantages and disadvantages of the using the considered systems are revealed. The positive effects from the implementation and use of the analyzed systems are noted. It is concluded that intelligent transport systems have positive effects on the operation of transport system. The highlighted positive effects serve as a justification of directions for increasing road safety using intelligent transport systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nanofluids have been gaining a lot of traction within heat transfer technologies, due to their superior thermal properties over through the conventional fluids. The influence of Al2O3-water nanofluid, as such a working fluid, upon its performance of a flat-plate solar collector (FPSC) was experimentally investigated in this study. The nanoparticles had a weight fraction of 0.2 to 0.4% and a diameter of 25 nanometers. The studies were conducted out in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, at latitude of 27.2046° N and longitude of 77.4977° E. The nanofluid's mass flow rate ranged from 1 – 3 Lit/min. The findings suggest that employing nanofluids as kind of working fluid increases efficiency when compared to utilizing water as such an absorption medium. The performance has been increased 28.47 % for 0.2 weight %. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic entrepreneurship is an activity that refers to researchers at universities who commercialize university research through business activities. Academic entrepreneurship can also be interpreted as a process of creating economic value through the creation, renewal, and organizational innovation that occurs inside and outside the university which results in the commercialization of research and technology transfer. The importance of academic entrepreneurship at the university level is directed to change the traditional view to a new view that sees Higher Education as an educational institution but is able to generate financial resources to cover operational costs. The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which academic research on entrepreneurship has been carried out. The research methodology used is literature review, by identifying entrepreneurship academic journals through the assistance of Scopus and Vosviewer. Based on the analysis, it was found that many journal publications on academic entrepreneurship were carried out in 2012. The research method used was mostly a qualitative method, with a literature review analysis. Then this type of paper is mostly in the Q1 quartile, countries that apply academic entrepreneurship a lot are the United States and England. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The production gap between oil palm smallholder-owned plantations and corporations shows a real problem in the national palm oil industry. To reduce the gap, user-friendly assistance for smallholder-owned plantations is needed for the cultivation of sustainable palm oil production. Android-based software can be a platform for bridging the transfer of knowledge and technology, transfer of problems, and transfer of solutions between planters and experts. The platform development was formulated in five stages which began with Learning Management System (LMS) application development, identification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Best Management Practices (BMP) materials, development of digital contents, uploading the digital content to the LMS server, and dissemination. The curriculum in the application platform was prepared based on the needs of the growers according to the identification results of the farmers' profiles. The curriculum consists of GAP and BMP material blocks. Each block was divided into discussion topics. The digital contents related to GAP and BMP were set in the LMS, which was built using Moodle platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Globalization needs close collaboration in economic, social, political, cultural, education, and research to enhance collaborative socio-economic development, conservation of the environment, and transfer of knowledge and technology innovation across the continents. Cross country, intra-continental, and intercontinental research collaboration and research output publication offer a unique platform for achieving all these significant objectives. Therefore, there is a great need for developing an effective indicator to evaluate national, intra-continental, and intercontinental research output collaboration. The existing vital indicators such as h-index and g-index are mainly used to evaluate the effectiveness of the research output of individual researchers. However, there are no indicators currently available in the public domain to assess the collaboration effectiveness from a national or international perspective. Therefore, this article brings forth a novel method called Collaboration Index (C-index) that evaluates a researcher's collaborative capability, a department or an institution, or any cluster with other peer-level researchers spread across the different continents. The C-index's principal theme, mathematical equation, and application example are elaborated. The implication of the C-index is also highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Developments in information and communication technologies accelerate digital integration and transformations in the logistics sector, as in all sectors. Electronic data interchange (EDI), one of the first of these digital transformations, is the automatic exchange of predefined and structured data for business purposes between two or more person/organization information systems [1]. EDI contributes positively to performance by providing fast, accurate and reliable transfer of data and files between relevant parties in an international standard structure. EDI technology has an important role in the modernization and higher performance of the logistics sector. In addition, the realization of EDI integration with Industry 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, block chain, artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing and industrial robots will make a more positive contribution to this performance. In this study, EDI technology used in electronic data and information exchange, a sample EDI application developed for a logistics company with the help of current information technologies and speed performance results obtained by using this application are shared. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper is devoted to the development of the scientific research and professional education problems in Africa. Nowadays in accordance with the 'Sustainable Development Goals' (2016-2030), UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM) was launched and adopted by all African states in the program" Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa-2024" (STISA). Additionally, Continental Education Strategy (CESA 2016-2025) was created for promoting innovation in the entire education and skills development ecosystems taking advantage of the digital revolution. Based on the SWOT-analysis of scientific-technological and educational strategies improvement in some countries (Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Kenya) authors have received the results. In spite of the fact that national component contributes small part to the scientific-technological potential of African countries, this situation could be improved by means of their fruitful scientific and educational co-operation on the regional, continental and international levels, including the positive perspectives of Russian-African co-operation, especially in the sphere's innovations in energy technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the methods of text processing by means of the content analysis method used in teaching foreign students to read texts in order to assimilate the conceptual apparatus of the chosen discipline. The Russian and foreign experience of applying content analysis technology, when considering texts of various contents, is studied. It is revealed that the previously existing studies on content analysis did not take into account the possibility of using text processing technology by emphasizing key definitions of a particular discipline from a set of words when teaching foreign students. The purpose of this study is to develop a technology for processing big data by using elements of content analysis when reading articles of various contents by foreign students of agricultural universities. In our study we consider content analysis as an auxiliary tool for processing data obtained in a different empirical way. It is concluded that it is necessary not only to acquaint students with the key concepts of the chosen discipline, but also to teach them the technology of text processing of any complexity, definitions of them with elements of content analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the past two decades, it is the scientific research and development that have been playing an increasingly active role in improving the enterprise competitiveness. These activities are mostly associated with the development and implementation of innovations, technology transfer, business process optimization, improvement in the quality and standard of living of the local population. Accordingly, the purpose of the present paper is to examine the role of the research and development in strengthening the competitiveness of the enterprises across the Northeast Planning Region of Bulgaria. To that effect, the methods adopted are that of survey study and quantitative analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent times, technological advancements have resulted in dramatic change in the health sector. The Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Block chain, lab-on-a-chip, non-invasive and percutaneous operations, and other innovations have made treating a variety of ailments much easier. Both research and the healthcare business have benefited greatly from these emerging innovations. Miniaturized healthcare sensors driven by IoT can be used for clinical tests and self-health tracking. They assist professionals in remote regions who weren't in direct communication with clients with immediate diagnostic and treatment recommendations. Controlling access mechanisms and uneven security policies were a hurdle in meeting the security standards of these data. A blockchain-based intelligent contract and an enterprise-distributed record architecture can be used to track the patient's condition. This permits patients' medical information, and an irreversible and lengthy history log, to be retrieved worldwide at whatever time. The suggested system gives greater monitoring, increased connectivity, and higher data security if compared to standard patient monitoring devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Malaysia is one of the highest energy-related CO2 emitters among the South-East Asian countries, with the biggest contribution comes from the energy sector. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is one of the promising technologies to mitigate this anthropogenic greenhouse gases (i.e., CO2) emission. Present work explores the viability of CCS technology via the strength-weaknesses-opportunities-threats (SWOT) and politic-environment-social-technical-legal-economy (PESTLE) analyses approach on the commercialization potential in coal-fired power plant at Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia. Based on the analyses, in term of political, economic, social, and legal aspect, establishing CCS plant in Malaysia has strong internal and external influence. Whereas implementation of CCS technology in Sarawak could attract the international investment, enhance economic growth and job creation. Moreover, technological advantage of CCS that can be retrofitted with existing power plant features value added in term of technology and economic merits. Despite of the global development of CCS technology and its ability to reduce up to 50-90% of coal power plant emission, this technology is susceptible to have higher energy penalty and electricity drop which decreases its efficiency as well as the plant efficiency. One should take note that this analysis was based on academic and grey literatures. Where, validation from the experts and industrial point of view are required to support the shorthand evaluation of this work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Center for Nuclear Fuel Technology (PTBBN) in BATAN needs to strengthen its strategy in light of the enhanced tasks of BATAN as the Implementing Organization under the National Research Agency (BRIN) to carry out research, development, assessment and application as well as inventions and innovations in an integrated manner. Following the experience and lessons learned in the past 3 decades and change of workforce generation, a strategic assessment is performed to evaluate and strengthen the fuel program for light water reactor (LWR) to support the development of a Prototype Commercial Scale Nuclear Power Plant, as outlined in the National Research Priority 2020-2024. Collaboration with the national and international stakeholders is essential to further enhance the knowledge and know-how of fuel technology and to improve the quality of the fuel program in areas with gaps and proprietary nature (e.g. fuel specifications, qualification requirements, benchmarking). The study reviews the current status and challenges of the fuel program in Indonesia and revisits the business process of PTBBN. Mapping of existing and planned capabilities as well as potential collaboration with relevant stakeholders is performed. Consultation is being conducted with the national nuclear experts. Fuel strategies, experience and standard practice in other countries are examined. The results show that mastery of nuclear fuel technology requires strong government support in terms of manpower, materials and funding, and collaboration with international partners. Preliminary considerations for a strategy framework for the development of LWR fuel prototype are presented. Considerations for domestic fuel fabrication should take into account the economics and strategic value, and further studies must be performed on feasibility, risks, cost and benefit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable agricultural development is an important and strategic issue to be discussed today. This study aims to ellaborate the knowledge and experience of local farmers in managing their lands for agricultural production using the methods the integrative-approach interview and descriptive-qualitative survey. This research was carried out on June until July 2021 to local Tolaki ethnic farmers in Laeya District, South Konawe Regency. The results showed that the local Tolaki ethnic farmers classify their soil based on the colors of their soils to indicatc the fertility of the soil. Three types of soils, were observed. Firstly, the black soil was named wutame'eto to be more fertile than others it was considered better for the use of planting agricultural crops. Secondly for red soil. It was named wutamome'a. This soil was considered less fertile because only certain crops could be planted in this soil. Lastly, it was yellow soil was named wutamokunindonia. This soil was considered the most less fertile. The soil was hard and difficult to cultivate. This study was concluded that the local ethnic of Tolaki farmers in Laeya District of South Konawe Regency used soil color as a parameter to assess soil fertility. The implication of this study is the importance of studying local wisdom and local knowledge that obtained as inheritance (blueprints) knowledge which was transferred from generation to generation as a process of life experience that is lived. Using this knowledge system operated at the level of everyday life as an individual and collective effort to solve life's problems could be use as a tool of communication to develop the rural area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers an expanded interpretation of the concepts of blockchain and cryptocurrency in view of their possible application in the management practice of economic entities of different levels, primarily united territorial communities (UTC). The experience of introduction of blockchain technologies in the international financial sector and the sphere of public administration in Ukraine is systematized. Global and national factors that shape the demand for the use of blockchain technology at the UTC level have been identified. It is determined that their implementation will increase the level of international attractiveness of UTC both for non-resident investors and local businesses from other regions. The advantages and risks that will accompany the introduction of these technologies in modern Ukraine have been identified. The first microsimulation model «e-Community» was developed and substantiated. It is hypothesized to minimize financial, informational and social losses through the active use of blockchain in the management of united territorial communities. This article will be useful for community leaders and middle managers of the state apparatus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The economies of developing countries are increasingly based on research and development, which are embodied in knowledge-intensive technologies. The analysis of methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of the activities of scientific organizations in developing countries is carried out. To assess the effectiveness of scientific organizations, it is proposed to use verbal expert methods that do not require cumbersome and time-consuming calculations of a set of numerical indicators and weight coefficients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additive Technologies (AT) that make possible to print three-dimensional objects (prototypes) as a digital model are established in production practice and provide a number of undeniable advantages. This trend determines the relevance of studying of the use of such technologies to improve productivity of Russian industrial organizations. Modern 3D technologies might significantly reduce the technological process and accelerate the output of finished products. At the same time, before applying any new production and management approaches, it is advisable to study the factors that affect AT diffusion. Purpose of the study: based on the study of scientific literature and the practice of AT using in Russian companies, indicate the factors affecting the rate of spread of these technologies in Russia, systematize these factors as a preparatory stage for research with the TISM methodology. It will make the possibility to carry out, as the basis of the TISM methodology, a further consideration of their relationship with each other for an even deeper understanding of the internal and external limitations of the spread of additive technologies in modern domestic industry. Consequently, the authors proposed a systematization of relevant factors, both promoting and hindering the use of 3D printing technologies in Russia; a flowchart has developed using the TISM methodology, which has a comprehensive analysis of the identified factors. This result represents scientific and practical originality and can allow interested companies introducing a clear strategy in the field of AT to increase the efficiency of their activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The implementation of large mission-oriented research programs funded by government customers is accompanied by the emergence of spin-off technologies, which are commercial extensions of the fields of application of the results of intellectual activity. There is a significant experience in implementing academic, university and corporate spin-off projects in various countries around the world. However, the lack of effective tools for predictive economic assessment of the commercialization potential of spin-off technologies and decision support for launching spin-off projects or their termination, depending on the market situation, remains an urgent management problem. This paper proposes an analytical model for evaluating spin-off effects in research programs, based on the Black-Scholes model and methods for evaluating real options. A distinctive feature of the proposed modification is the use of availability factors and versatility of the spin-off technology to determine the key parameters of the model and take into account the exogenous and endogenous factors of the efficiency of the spin-off project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 2nd International Seminar of Science and Technology (ISST) was held as a hybrid conference at the Universitas Terbuka Convention Center. The conference aimed to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and industry professionals to present their ideas and findings in various fields of expertise to support innovation in science and technology. The conference addressed topics such as computer science, innovation technology, mathematics, statistics, blockchain technology, data science, environmental engineering, and sustainable development. The goal was to contribute to the advancement towards a more sustainable society known as society 5.0. [Extracted from the article]

The work examines the imitation analogue of the degenerating differential equation that arising from the study of continuous Markov processes in stationary systems closely connected to mathematical models of oil- gas processes in mechanical engineering production. The study of the classes of such equations is associated with the diffusion processes of many areas of mechanical engineering and industrial production, in the case when under approach at the boundary of the domain changes of spatial variable weight coefficient of the equation tends to zero. This means degeneration of the equation, and in applications it is a change in the nature of the diffusion process near the boundary: there is a need to change the technological process and, as a result, changes in production engineering. The solution to the equation is considered in a function class with values in the Hilbert space. A priori estimates of the solution in the spaces of abstract functions at semi-infinite interval have been obtained. A priori estimates of the solution of the Dirichlet problem has been proved. Under certain conditions on the nature of degeneration is established the uniqueness solution to this problem. An effective algorithm has been developed, on the basis of which a computer program has been formed for numerical analysis of the problem. The results are used to automation mechanical engineering production at computation and simulation modeling of diffusion processes, as well as in the formation of a complex of technological operations of production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Patenting activities and technology commercialization in nanotechnology are being increasingly driven by international collaboration. These collaborative arrangements are often based on patents' portfolio complementarities requiring managerial capabilities in terms of searching for external partners and assessing the patents portfolio. To support technology transfer within or across countries, this study examines a sample of 28,895 patents filed in carbon nanotubes to assess key players, their technology domains and which commercialization strategies Italy-based organizations may deploy since the dominant position of Chinese organizations. Our findings show that significant linkages of the Italian nanotech system appear as being highly centralized around key players within their own cluster. Overall, the results suggest that strengthening the linkages between scientific and corporate actors may eliminate many barriers and accelerate nanotech commercialization by rethinking teaching and training programs for young researchers. Implications for policy-makers are also highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study of using network technologies in housing and communal services with the development of specific technical solutions is currently a very urgent task. In the information-measuring technologies of the Internet of things, various types of sensors and transducers are used, including acousto-optical sensors [1, 2, 3, 4]. The following main research objectives are considered and substantiated in the article: study of the possibilities of monitoring and remote control of gas supply and control of residential buildings; exploring the possibilities of remote diagnostics of a gas system in a building or object; a comparative analysis of data transfer technologies from gas metering and control devices at consumers to the regulatory body. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heat transfer technology based on the adsorption of water in porous materials is currently being developed for heat storage applications. Zeolite is the best adsorbent for the adsorption process. In this paper, an analysis of the characteristics of natural zeolite from Pangandaran-West Java was performed to assess its ability to be used as an adsorbent for thermal energy storage. The BET tet procedure, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques are used to characterize the sample. Based on all result of the test, the natural zeolite from Pangandaran has proved to be a promising adsorbent for thermal energy storage applications due to its porosity and good thermal properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Companies need to become more environmentally conscious in their actions and business-based operations. In developed countries, there is an increased pressure towards this direction enforced by legal requirements. Moreover, a notion of sustainability is more and more perceived as a business advantage and as part of a successful company’s business models [1, 2]. Companies have various options on how to innovate their products, operations and business models to be more sustainable by e.g. addressing growing income inequality [3] and minimizing their own impact on the deterioration of our natural livelihood [4]. To identify suitable options companies often collaborate with higher education institutions to develop innovative ideas. And within this realm, lies option for collaboration in the form of hackathons and e.g. code camps. These events are great sources of innovation and these special cases they also did support collaboration driven sustainability innovation seeding too. This work is based on case studies and experience-based evidence on how companies were successful in generating ideas for their operations and new potential options for new implementation directions to support higher levels of circularity in their supply chains. Additionally, companies have been able to improve their services to support their customers’ actions to minimize energy consumption and improve operations to positively affect CO2 emissions thus reducing their carbon footprint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]