Digital Transformation in Education: Relevant Paradigms and Theories of Teaching and Learning in the Industry 4.0 DOI
David Mhlanga

Lecture notes in networks and systems, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 453 - 470

Published: Nov. 14, 2022

Language: Английский

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Energy Consumption and Production in Emerging Markets: A Review DOI Creative Commons
David Mhlanga

Energies, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 745 - 745

Published: Jan. 9, 2023

An increase in consumption and inefficiency, fluctuating trends demand supply, a lack of critical analytics for successful management are just some the problems that energy business throughout world is currently facing. This study set out to assess potential contributions AI ML technologies could make expansion production developing countries, where these issues more pronounced because prevalence numerous unauthorized connections electricity grid, large amount not being measured or paid for. primarily aims address arise due frequent power outages widespread access wide range countries. Findings suggest have major fields predictive turbine maintenance, optimization, grid management, price prediction, residential building efficiency assessment. A discussion what has be done so nations may reap benefits artificial intelligence machine learning sector concluded paper.

Language: Английский

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77

Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: The Superlative Approach to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in the Fourth Industrial Revolution DOI Open Access
David Mhlanga

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(13), P. 7804 - 7804

Published: June 27, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being developed by large corporations, and governments all over the world are yearning for it. AI isn’t a futuristic concept; it already here, implemented in range of industries. Finance, national security, health care, criminal justice, transportation, smart cities examples this. There countless having substantial impact on complementing human abilities. However, due to immense societal ramifications these technologies, verge disrupting host industries, so technique which systems created must be better understood. The goal study was look at what meant human-centred, how create human-centred AI, considerations should made achieve sustainability SDGs. Using systematic literature review technique, discovered that strategy strives implement ways benefit mankind serve their interests. also found human-in-the-loop concept used develop procedures creating as well other initiatives, such promotion accountability, encouraging businesses use autonomy wisely, motivate aware algorithmic biases, ensure prioritize customers, form multicultural teams tackle research. concluded with policy recommendations help accomplish SDGs, including expanding government investments, addressing data algorithm resolving access issues, among things.

Language: Английский

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74

Spillover Effects of Green Finance on Attaining Sustainable Development: Spatial Durbin Model DOI Creative Commons
Aleksy Кwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov, Tetyana Pimonenko

et al.

Computation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 199 - 199

Published: Oct. 5, 2023

Attaining sustainable development goals is a complex process that involves range of economic, social, and environmental factors. It requires investments in infrastructure, technology, human capital. In this case, green finance conducive to channel toward projects initiatives by providing incentives for environmentally friendly practices technologies encouraging companies investors adopt business models. This paper aims check the spatial spillover effect on attaining European Union (EU) countries 2008–2021. The study applies Durbin model explore research hypothesis. findings confirm promotes achievement goals. However, impact heterogeneous depending EU region. should intensify its policy considering regional features significantly affect reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, promoting renewable energy. addition, it necessary develop alternative financial sources involving bonds could be used fund projects, building construction, etc.

Language: Английский

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68

AI- and IoT-Assisted Sustainable Education Systems during Pandemics, such as COVID-19, for Smart Cities DOI Open Access
M. M. Kamruzzaman, Saad Alanazi, Madallah Alruwaili

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(10), P. 8354 - 8354

Published: May 21, 2023

The integration of AI and the IoT in education has potential to revolutionize way we learn. Personalized learning, real-time feedback support, immersive learning experiences are some benefits that can bring system. In this regard, research paper aims investigate how be integrated into sustainable order provide students with personalized during pandemics, such as COVID-19, for smart cities. study’s key findings report employed through learning. AI-powered algorithms used analyze student data create each student. This includes providing tailored content, assessments, align their unique style pace. Additionally, communicate a more natural human-like way, making experience engaging interactive. Another aspect obtained from is ability support. IoT-enabled devices, cameras microphones, monitor engagement feedback. then use these adapt real time. tablets laptops, collect process work, allowing automatic grading assignments assessments. technology facilitate remote monitoring which would particularly useful who cannot attend traditional classroom settings. Furthermore, also intelligent personal environments (PLEs) personalized, adaptive, experiences. combined algorithms, PLE student’s needs preferences. It concluded integrating people learn, support opening up new opportunities disadvantaged students. However, it will important ensure ethical responsible all have equal access technologies.

Language: Английский

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46

Industry 4.0 in Financial Services: Mobile Money Taxes, Revenue Mobilisation, Financial Inclusion, and the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa DOI Open Access
Favourate Y. Mpofu

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 8667 - 8667

Published: July 15, 2022

The use of mobile phones is a global phenomenon that provides developing countries with novel opportunities to enhance economic growth and facilitate improvement in the welfare citizens. Governments have introduced money taxes improve tax revenue generation. This has been met criticism by public, media, businesses on basis they hinder financial inclusion, constrain growth, impede attainment some 2030 sustainable development goals, such as reduction poverty, minimising inequality, building strong institutions, providing decent work. Through comprehensive critical review literature, this study discusses their effects mobilisation, goals. findings reveal mixed opinions. While scholars argued were instrumental improving generation, compliance, reducing administration compliance costs, suggested otherwise, pointing out negative impact. unfavourable externalities include reduced affordability challenges, usage platforms, increased poverty ultimately non-achievement SDGs. contributes theoretical literature body taxation inclusion. It also gives insights policymakers regarding likely implications taxes.

Language: Английский

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62

Digital Financial Inclusion, Digital Financial Services Tax and Financial Inclusion in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era in Africa DOI Creative Commons
Favourate Y. Mpofu, David Mhlanga

Economies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. 184 - 184

Published: July 29, 2022

The digital economy has risen dramatically in the global environment, and many developing countries, including African have seen a spike activity over recent years. economy’s growth resulted an increase financial services (DFS) Africa other regions. Since countries are under pressure to raise domestic revenue, taxing become viable option. As result, this study attempted respond following questions: first, what is link between DFS inclusion countries? Second, justifies imposition of taxes Africa? Third, potential consequences Using secondary data from literature review document analysis, systematic technique for assessing or evaluating printed electronic documents, computer-based internet-transmitted material, discovered that driving on continent. also found that, despite several negative associated with economy, most economic activities informal being aided by various services. Therefore, it equally crucial when adopting finance taxes, care taken avoid excluding low-income earners sector take note usage, affordability, distortive implications taxation.

Language: Английский

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61

Management of Smart and Sustainable Cities in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Lessons and Implications DOI Open Access
Wadim Striełkowski, Svetlana Zenchenko, Anna Tarasova

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(12), P. 7267 - 7267

Published: June 14, 2022

Nowadays, the concept of smart sustainable governance is wrapped around basic principles such as: (i) transparency, (ii) accountability, (iii) stakeholders’ involvement, and iv) citizens’ participation. It through these that are influenced by information communication technologies (ICT), Internet Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, practices employed citizens their interaction with electronic government (e-government) diversified. Previously, misleading concepts city implied only objective local level or public officials to utilize technology. However, recent European experience research studies have led a more comprehensive notion refers search for intelligent solutions which allow modern cities enhance quality services provided improve management urban mobility. The based on usage connected sensors, data management, analytics platforms functioning built-environment systems. aim this paper understand effects pandemic accentuate major exercises can be learned post-COVID patterns. lessons implications outlined in used enforce social distancing community measures an effective timely way, optimize use resources critical situations. offers conceptual overview serves as stepping-stone extensive deployment transportation systems (a sub-area applications) after COVID-19 using case study from Russia. Overall, our results demonstrate crisis encompasses excellent opportunity planners policy makers take transformative actions towards creating sustainable.

Language: Английский

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The Implications of the Russia–Ukraine War on Sustainable Development Goals in Africa DOI Creative Commons
David Mhlanga, Emmanuel Ndhlovu

Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 435 - 454

Published: July 26, 2023

Abstract The existing discourses on the Russia–Ukraine war mainly focus humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and implications for global economy. There is a lack of policy scholarly attention to how threatens prospects realising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Underpinned by critical document analysis secondary sources available academic grey literature focusing Africa, article explores various challenges ensuing from crisis. It demonstrates such impact achieving SDGs Africa. Using first two as an example, study found that with disruption supply chain international sanctions imposed Russia, Africa now experiences food commodity energy shortages, soaring inflation, price hikes which worsen poverty hunger. recommends prioritise structural change regional cooperation, reconsidering financial system development finance structured maintaining steady commitment building resilience. Future research could be focused effectiveness non-sanctions-based conflict resolutions.

Language: Английский

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FinTech and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: The Role of Smart Technologies in Achieving Development Goals DOI
David Mhlanga

Sustainable development goals series, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 3 - 13

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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AI-Powered Solutions Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study in Tackling Humanity's Challenges DOI
Jhansi Bharathi Madavarapu, Balaram Yadav Kasula, Pawan Whig

et al.

World sustainability series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 47 - 67

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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