Advances in logistics, operations, and management science book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 43 - 76
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
The
chapter
thoroughly
examines
the
transformative
influence
of
Internet
Things
(IoT)
on
Supply
Chain
Management
(SCM)
by
assessing
its
pivotal
role
across
various
sectors
and
integration
with
key
technologies.
It
outlines
IoT's
communication
protocols
categorizes
applications
into
four
types
based
application
domain.
showcases
contributions
to
smart
agriculture,
disaster
management,
autonomous
vehicles,
healthcare,
homes,
industrial
automation,
logistics.
emphasizes
advancements
in
SCM,
including
transparency,
inventory
risk
mitigation,
demand
forecasting,
facilitated
technologies
such
as
RFID,
cloud
computing,
blockchain.
also
addresses
data
privacy,
security,
adoption
barriers,
advocating
for
training,
cost-effectiveness,
awareness
initiatives.
Overall,
it
underscores
necessity
embracing
IoT
SCM
optimization
while
addressing
challenges
ensure
a
prosperous
future.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
The
global
supply
chain
has
progressed
beyond
conventional
logistics,
incorporating
digital
technology,
sustainability,
and
automation.
It
involves
interrelated
processes
that
convert
raw
resources
into
finished
goods.
rising
complexity
from
cross-border
legislation,
currency
volatility,
evolving
market
demands
requires
decision-making
driven
by
AI,
Big
Data,
This
study
does
a
Systematic
Literature
Review
of
65
journal
papers
(2010–2024)
to
analyze
developments
in
logistics
via
innovation,
sustainability.
In
contrast
models
characterized
static
decision-making,
emerging
frameworks
integrate
AI-driven
optimization,
blockchain
transparency,
real-time
data
for
predictive
forecasting.
Furthermore,
autonomous
freight
transportation,
encompassing
self-driving
trucks,
drone-assisted
last-mile
delivery,
hyperloop
cargo
systems,
is
transforming
logistics.
Findings
underscore
significant
transformations
strategy,
focusing
on
sustainable
mobility,
carbon
footprint
mitigation,
integrated
analysis
delineates
research
deficiencies
proposes
avenues
future
investigation
systems
management.
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Purpose
This
study
examined
the
mediating
role
of
green
purchasing
in
relationship
between
smart
supply
chains
and
performance
Sudan’s
pharmaceutical
industry.
Design/methodology/approach
The
current
is
a
descriptive
examining
industry’s
Sudan.
Based
on
nonprobability
sample
138
respondents
from
logistics
operations
industry,
data
were
collected
using
five-point
scale.
SEM
was
employed
for
analysis
hypothesis
testing.
Findings
results
indicate
that
have
no
positive
influence
performance.
While
chain
has
with
purchasing,
findings
confirm
mediates
performance,
whereas
front
end
negative
effect
Research
limitations/implications
had
some
limitations
may
reduce
generalizability
results.
investigated
unique
sector,
but
it
small
segment
Sudanese
economy.
Practical
implications
shows
significant
companies.
provides
practical
evidence
how
can
indirectly
lead
to
better
especially
sector.
Social
Green
helps
establish
workforce
safety
by
identifying,
assessing
controlling
work
hazards
or
other
threats
ensure
safety.
Companies
follow
are
increasingly
obtaining
input
suppliers
adhere
social
ethical
standards.
drawbacks,
terms
intensity
energy
power
usage,
which
impact
environment.
Originality/value
evaluates
practices
their
levels
an
underdeveloped
country
sector
features.
offers
managers’
perceptions
related
digital
technologies,
through
help
enhance
sector’s
International Medical Science Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(8), P. 806 - 833
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
is
transforming
personalized
medicine
by
enhancing
drug
efficacy
and
reducing
adverse
effects,
promising
a
new
era
of
precision
healthcare.
This
paper
explores
the
role
AI
in
revolutionizing
therapies
tailoring
treatments
to
individual
patient
profiles,
thereby
optimizing
therapeutic
outcomes
minimizing
risks.
leverages
vast
amounts
medical
data,
including
genetic
information,
electronic
health
records
(EHRs),
real-time
monitoring
create
comprehensive
profiles.
Machine
learning
algorithms
analyze
these
profiles
identify
patterns
correlations
that
might
not
be
apparent
human
practitioners.
enables
development
treatment
plans
consider
patient's
unique
makeup,
lifestyle,
existing
conditions.
One
critical
applications
pharmacogenomics,
which
studies
how
genes
affect
person’s
response
drugs.
can
variations
influence
metabolism,
efficacy,
toxicity,
allowing
healthcare
providers
predict
medications
dosages
will
most
effective
for
patients.
reduces
trial-and-error
approach
traditionally
used
prescribing
medications,
incidence
reactions
(ADRs).
also
plays
significant
repurposing
development.
By
analyzing
data
outcomes,
uses
potential
side
effects
before
clinical
trials,
accelerating
process
costs.
Moreover,
AI-driven
predictive
analytics
continuously
monitor
responses
treatment,
adjusting
maintain
optimal
levels.
particularly
beneficial
managing
chronic
conditions
such
as
diabetes,
hypertension,
cancer,
where
maintaining
correct
dosage
crucial
disease
management.
Despite
its
promise,
integration
faces
challenges,
privacy
concerns,
need
robust
regulatory
frameworks,
ensuring
equitable
access
innovations.
Addressing
challenges
requires
collaborative
efforts
from
providers,
researchers,
policymakers,
technology
developers.
In
conclusion,
at
forefront
medicine,
Continued
advancements
technologies
supportive
policies
realizing
full
ultimately
leading
more
safer
solutions.
Keywords:
AI,
Drug
Efficacy,
Personalized
Medicine,
Enhancing,
Reducing
Adverse
Effect.
International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 1824 - 1847
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
The
integration
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
in
healthcare
has
revolutionized
chronic
disease
management,
particularly
rural
areas
where
access
to
medical
services
is
often
limited.
AI-enhanced
remote
monitoring
systems
leverage
advanced
machine
learning
algorithms,
wearable
devices,
and
telehealth
platforms
provide
continuous,
real-time
health
for
patients
with
conditions
such
as
diabetes,
hypertension,
cardiovascular
diseases.
AI
algorithms
analyze
data
from
which
track
vital
signs
like
heart
rate,
blood
pressure,
glucose
levels,
physical
activity.
This
continuous
stream
allows
early
detection
potential
issues,
enabling
timely
interventions
reducing
the
need
frequent
hospital
visits.
For
instance,
can
predict
a
hypertensive
crisis
by
identifying
abnormal
patterns
pressure
readings,
prompting
immediate
attention.
Telehealth
facilitate
communication
between
providers,
overcoming
geographical
barriers.
Patients
receive
personalized
care
plans,
medication
adjustments,
lifestyle
recommendations
through
virtual
consultations.
AI-driven
chatbots
assistants
enhance
patient
engagement
providing
instant
responses
health-related
queries,
thus
improving
adherence
treatment
regimens.
Moreover,
enhances
analytics
integrating
electronic
records
(EHR)
data,
creating
comprehensive
profiles.
These
profiles
assist
providers
making
informed
decisions
personalizing
plans.
Predictive
identify
high-risk
forecast
progression,
proactive
management
strategies.
implementation
also
addresses
resource
constraints
settings.
Automated
collection
analysis
reduce
workload
professionals,
allowing
them
focus
on
critical
tasks.
Furthermore,
AI's
scalability
ensures
that
even
underserved
communities
benefit
technologies.
Despite
these
advancements,
challenges
privacy,
cybersecurity,
reliable
internet
connectivity
must
be
addressed.
Ensuring
security
confidentiality
paramount
gaining
trust
widespread
adoption
technologies
healthcare.
In
conclusion,
presents
transformative
approach
areas,
outcomes,
enhancing
accessibility,
optimizing
utilization.
Continued
innovation
investment
are
essential
bridging
gap
urban
populations.
Keywords:
AI-Enhanced,
Remote
Monitoring,
Chronic
Disease,
Management,
Rural
Areas.
International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 1797 - 1823
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
big
data
analytics
have
emerged
as
powerful
tools
in
enhancing
public
health
surveillance,
particularly
rural
communities
where
traditional
monitoring
methods
face
significant
challenges.
These
technologies
offer
the
potential
to
transform
how
is
collected,
analyzed,
utilized,
enabling
more
effective
timely
responses
threats.
Rural
often
struggle
with
limited
healthcare
infrastructure,
making
it
difficult
monitor
respond
issues
effectively.
AI
can
bridge
this
gap
by
providing
advanced
capabilities
for
real-time
collection
analysis.
algorithms
process
vast
amounts
of
from
various
sources,
including
electronic
records,
mobile
applications,
social
media,
environmental
sensors.
This
enables
identification
patterns
trends
that
may
indicate
emerging
threats,
such
outbreaks
infectious
diseases
or
increases
chronic
conditions.
Big
allows
integration
analysis
diverse
datasets,
a
comprehensive
view
areas.
holistic
approach
officials
identify
high-risk
populations,
track
spread
diseases,
evaluate
effectiveness
interventions.
For
instance,
AI-powered
predictive
models
forecast
disease
based
on
historical
current
trends,
allowing
proactive
measures
mitigate
impact.
Moreover,
these
enhance
accuracy
efficiency
surveillance.
automate
processing
tasks,
reducing
time
resources
required
manual
authorities
quickly
improving
overall
outcomes
communities.
Additionally,
aid
identifying
correlations
between
factors
issues,
insights
inform
policies
Despite
benefits,
implementing
surveillance
faces
several
Data
privacy
security
concerns
must
be
addressed
ensure
confidentiality
information.
Furthermore,
areas
lack
technological
infrastructure
expertise
needed
fully
leverage
technologies.
Overcoming
challenges
requires
investment
training
professionals,
development
user-friendly
applications
tailored
needs
In
conclusion,
hold
promise
By
leveraging
technologies,
improve
detection,
monitoring,
response
ultimately
leading
better
populations.
Keywords:
AI,
Analytics,
Public
Health,
Surveillance,
Communities.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(8), P. 2670 - 2693
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
In
Agile
development,
leveraging
UX
design
and
prototyping
is
crucial
for
delivering
user-centered
solutions
that
meet
business
goals
user
needs.
This
review
explores
the
integration
of
within
frameworks
from
a
analyst’s
perspective,
highlighting
how
these
practices
enhance
project
outcomes
ensure
alignment
with
both
expectations
objectives.
User
Experience
(UX)
are
essential
in
development
creating
intuitive
effective
interfaces.
focuses
on
understanding
needs,
behaviors,
pain
points
through
research,
personas,
journey
mapping.
Prototyping
involves
early
versions
product
to
visualize
test
concepts.
Integrating
methodologies
helps
iterating
designs
quickly,
gathering
feedback,
refining
features
based
real-world
use.
From
offer
several
benefits.
Firstly,
they
facilitate
clearer
communication
between
stakeholders,
designers,
developers
by
providing
tangible
representations
ideas
requirements.
reduces
misunderstandings
ensures
all
parties
have
shared
vision
outcomes.
Secondly,
continuous
allows
rapid
validation
assumptions,
reducing
risk
costly
changes
later
process.
The
also
discusses
analysts
can
leverage
prioritize
features,
manage
stakeholder
expectations,
drive
decision-making.
By
incorporating
feedback
into
iterative
cycles,
final
not
only
meets
needs
but
aligns
delivers
value.
Additionally,
use
principles
tools
enhances
agility
process,
enabling
teams
adapt
changing
requirements
market
conditions
effectively.
conclusion,
integrating
provides
strategic
advantage
aligning
experience
For
analysts,
this
approach
products
user-centered,
functional,
responsive
evolving
ultimately
contributing
success
projects.
Keywords:
Design,
Prototyping,
Development,
Business
Analyst,
Experience,
Iterative
Stakeholder
Communication,
Feature
Prioritization,
Feedback,
Development
Process.
Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 456 - 456
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
In
times
of
disruption,
a
company’s
ability
to
manage
its
supply
chain
effectively
can
determine
success
or
failure.
This
paper
explores
the
extent
which
strategic
partnership
development,
mediated
by
digital
transformation,
enhances
effectiveness
during
such
periods.
A
mixed
methods
approach
was
used,
involving
surveys
and
interviews
with
professionals
from
Saudi
Arabian
manufacturing
sector.
The
study’s
findings
reveal
that
transformation
partnerships
work
synergistically
together
enhance
resilience
effectiveness,
resulting
in
improved
operational
agility
adaptability.
Four
key
enablers
were
identified:
inter-business
coordination,
leadership,
technological
culture,
recruitment
management.
These
insights
contribute
significantly
our
understanding
how
businesses
build
resilient
chains
uncertain
environments.
International Medical Science Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(8), P. 834 - 858
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
poses
a
significant
threat
to
global
health,
complicating
the
treatment
of
infectious
diseases
and
leading
increased
morbidity
mortality.
Innovative
drug
delivery
methods
are
emerging
as
critical
strategies
combat
AMR
by
enhancing
efficacy
existing
antibiotics
facilitating
development
new
therapeutic
approaches.
This
paper
explores
role
novel
systems
in
addressing
challenges.
One
primary
approaches
is
targeted
that
improve
precision
antibiotic
therapy.
Nanotechnology
has
revolutionized
this
field,
enabling
creation
nanoparticles
nanocarriers
can
deliver
drugs
directly
infection
sites,
reducing
systemic
side
effects
concentration
at
target.
These
advanced
be
engineered
release
controlled
manner,
overcoming
bacterial
mechanisms
minimizing
likelihood
development.
Another
promising
strategy
involves
use
combination
therapies
delivered
through
innovative
methods.
By
combining
with
adjuvants
or
resistance-modifying
agents,
these
counteract
restore
effectiveness
drugs.
For
instance,
platforms
co-deliver
inhibitors
efflux
pumps
biofilm
formation
enhance
resistant
infections.
The
integration
smart
systems,
which
respond
environmental
stimuli
such
pH
changes
specific
enzymes,
offers
additional
advantages.
only
presence
bacteria,
thereby
overall
exposure
bacteria
decreasing
risk
resistance.
also
include
long-acting
formulations
implants
provide
sustained
over
extended
periods.
Such
reduce
frequency
dosing,
patient
adherence,
ensure
consistent
levels,
crucial
for
managing
chronic
infections
preventing
In
conclusion,
pivotal
fight
against
AMR.
targeting,
therapies,
utilizing
sustained-release
offer
solutions
curb
Continued
research
area
essential
advancing
ensuring
effective
management
face
rising
antimicrobial
Keywords:
Innovative,
Drug
Delivery
Methods,
Combating,
Antimicrobial,
Resistance.
Computer Science & IT Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(8), P. 1828 - 1854
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
The
integration
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
in
healthcare
has
the
potential
to
revolutionize
early
diagnosis
chronic
diseases,
particularly
rural
areas
where
resources
are
often
limited.
This
paper
explores
transformative
impact
AI
technologies
on
identifying
diseases
at
their
earliest
stages,
enhancing
patient
outcomes,
and
alleviating
burden
systems.
AI's
ability
analyze
vast
amounts
data
rapidly
accurately
enables
detection
such
as
diabetes,
hypertension,
cardiovascular
conditions.
Machine
learning
algorithms
can
process
from
various
sources,
including
electronic
health
records
(EHRs),
wearable
devices,
diagnostic
imaging,
identify
patterns
biomarkers
indicative
disease
onset.
predictive
capability
allows
providers
intervene
sooner,
potentially
preventing
progression
reducing
long-term
costs.
In
areas,
access
specialized
medical
expertise
advanced
tools
is
constrained,
AI-driven
offer
a
significant
advantage.
Telemedicine
platforms
integrated
with
facilitate
remote
consultations,
assists
interpreting
providing
suggestions.
approach
not
only
expands
quality
but
also
empowers
local
decision-support
tools,
improving
accuracy
management.
Moreover,
help
mitigate
challenges
limited
personnel
regions
by
automating
routine
tasks
enabling
workers
focus
more
complex
cases.
For
instance,
AI-powered
imaging
analysis
quickly
screen
large
populations
for
signs
flagging
suspicious
cases
further
review
professionals.
deployment
settings
fosters
continuous
monitoring
personalized
care
through
connected
devices.
These
devices
collect
real-time
data,
which
systems
provide
actionable
insights
alerts
both
patients
providers.
proactive
ensures
timely
interventions
enhances
adherence
treatment
plans.
conclusion,
into
significantly
improves
offering
scalable
solution
address
disparities
outcomes
between
urban
populations.
Continued
investment
infrastructure,
along
targeted
training
providers,
essential
realize
full
transforming
life
millions.
Keywords:
AI,
Impact,
Early
Diagnostic,
Chronic
Disease,
Rural
Areas.