Reengineering Healthcare using Information and Communication Technology: Structural Equation Model for Healthcare Information Systems | Author : Nizar Hussain M, Suresh Subramoniam | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :It is claimed that reengineering healthcare using Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
can bring many benefits to the healthcare organisation. Many ICT applications remain underused by healthcare
professionals and healthcare organisations. Human and organisational factors have frequently been identified
as the main causes of ICT implementation underuse. Therefore, it is very important to identify the Critical
Success Factors (CSF) necessary for the implementation of Healthcare Information Systems (HIS). Existing
models of CSF on information systems related to healthcare sector are practically less, globally, and almost nil
with respect to India. Hence, the purpose of this research is to develop a conceptual model of CSF especially for
HIS adoption, use and redesign in India. Such identified factors for redesign will also have international bearing
as redesign possibilities discussed are mainly based on emerging technologies. The rationale of the purpose is
justified by the fact that India is a leader in developing information systems, especially medical applications.
Further, India is emerging as an international destination for healthcare due to the advancement in medical
technology and is offering high quality health services at reduced cost |
| A Fast FPGA based Architecture Implementation for Reversible Image Watermarking | Author : Kunal G | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Now a day’s different techniques are available for digital image watermarking including software
and hardware implementation. Reversible contrast mapping (RCM) is one of the technique is used for embed
secret information into the digital form. RCM algorithm is simple integer transform of the pixel pair and there
LSB bits are used for data embedding. RCM offers high embedding rate, low mathematical calculation and good
robustness. This paper focuses on implementation of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based fast image
watermarking using RCM algorithm. The given architecture requires 52 slices, 52 number of flip-flop, 85 number
of 4-input LUTs and transceiver data rate is up to 3.2Gbps with an operating crystal frequency is 100MHz. Given
architecture is implemented with Xilinx 14.7 on Spartan-6 FPGA family. The given architecture is acceptable for
various application areas such as digital cameras, medical and military applications, etc |
| Physico-Chemical Composition and Energy Content Analysis of Solid Waste: A Case Study of Castlereagh District, Northern Ireland | Author : Adeyinka Sikiru Yusuff, Wasiu John, Oluwashola Okoro | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :The physico-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste generated in Castlereagh district in
Northern Ireland was carried out. The solid waste type were observed to comprise of glass (9.59%), metal
(2.74%), paper (25.83%), plastics (3.87%), compostable (organic matter) (57.48%), WEEE(0.22%) and other
waste(0.27%). Both WEEE and other waste were lumped and referred to as uncompact municipal waste
(UMW). The moisture content as-discarded, density and solid waste generation rate were obtained to be
16.3692%, 150.489kg/m3 and 25.94tonne/day respectively. Its chemical formula with and without sulphur were
also determined and obtained to be C510.909H1136.545O476.891N13.255S and C38.546H85.748O35.979N
respectively. The suitability of the municipal solid waste as a possible source of energy was also put into
consideration; an energy content of the solid waste was determined and observed to be 14.74MJ/kg which is
significant. Hence, it can be used to generate energy in Castlereagh district. |
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