Converging Pharmacy Science and Engineering in Computational Drug Discovery

Converging Pharmacy Science and Engineering in Computational Drug Discovery

Author: Tripathi, Rati Kailash Prasad

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-04-22

Total Pages: 337

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The world of pharmaceutical research is moving at lightning speed, and the age-old approach to drug discovery faces many challenges. It's a fascinating time to be on the cutting edge of medical innovation, but it's certainly not without its obstacles. The process of developing new drugs is often time-consuming, expensive, and fraught with uncertainty. Researchers are constantly seeking ways to streamline this process, reduce costs, and increase the success rate of bringing new drugs to market. One promising solution lies in the convergence of pharmacy science and engineering, particularly in computational drug discovery. Converging Pharmacy Science and Engineering in Computational Drug Discovery presents a comprehensive solution to these challenges by exploring the transformative synergy between pharmacy science and engineering. This book demonstrates how researchers can expedite the identification and development of novel therapeutic compounds by harnessing the power of computational approaches, such as sophisticated algorithms and modeling techniques. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, pharmacy scientists and engineers can revolutionize drug discovery, paving the way for more efficient and effective treatments. This book is an invaluable resource for pharmaceutical scientists, researchers, and engineers seeking to enhance their understanding of computational drug discovery. This book inspires future innovations by showcasing cutting-edge methodologies and innovative research at the intersection of pharmacy science and engineering. It contributes to the ongoing evolution of pharmaceutical research. It offers practical insights and solutions that will shape the future of drug discovery, making it essential reading for anyone involved in the pharmaceutical industry.


Analyzing Explainable AI in Healthcare and the Pharmaceutical Industry

Analyzing Explainable AI in Healthcare and the Pharmaceutical Industry

Author: Grover, Veena

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-06-05

Total Pages: 314

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Healthcare and pharmaceuticals are rapidly advancing with technological innovations, and the lack of understanding of AI algorithms poses a significant challenge in these fields. The need for more transparency in AI decision-making processes raises concerns about accountability, ethical implications, and regulatory compliance. As stakeholders in these critical sectors seek clarity and understanding, Analyzing Explainable AI in Healthcare and the Pharmaceutical Industry provides a reliable resource to discover new solutions. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, unraveling the complexities of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) and its pivotal role in transforming healthcare and pharmaceutical practices. Demystifying AI algorithms and revealing their decision-making mechanisms equips readers with the foundational knowledge needed to confidently navigate AI integration in these domains. From healthcare professionals to policymakers, its insights cater to a diverse audience, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and facilitating informed decision-making.


Convergence of Technology and Operations Management in Modern Businesses

Convergence of Technology and Operations Management in Modern Businesses

Author: Martínez-Falcó, Javier

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-11-01

Total Pages: 540

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In the modern business landscape, the intersection of technology and operations management is driving efficiency and innovation. As organizations continue to rely on advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation, they are transforming their operational strategies to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and deliver valuable products. Aligning technological advancements with operational goals allows companies to achieve a competitive edge, improve customer satisfaction, and unlock new growth opportunities. Businesses must continue to explore this convergence to adapt their operations successfully and invest in necessary skills to connect technology with business processes. Convergence of Technology and Operations Management in Modern Businesses explores the intersection of technology and operations management in the modern business environment. It covers technological advancements for revolutionized operations and supply chain management for increased efficiency and competitiveness. This book covers topics such as smart banking, blockchain, and human capital, and is a useful resource for financial professionals, bankers, business owners, data scientists, computer engineers, academicians, scientists, and researchers.


Cybersecurity and Data Management Innovations for Revolutionizing Healthcare

Cybersecurity and Data Management Innovations for Revolutionizing Healthcare

Author: Murugan, Thangavel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-07-23

Total Pages: 402

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In today’s digital age, the healthcare industry is undergoing a paradigm shift towards embracing innovative technologies to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and ensure data security. With the increasing adoption of electronic health records, telemedicine, and AI-driven diagnostics, robust cybersecurity measures and advanced data management strategies have become paramount. Protecting sensitive patient information from cyber threats is critical and maintaining effective data management practices is essential for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and availability of vast amounts of healthcare data. Cybersecurity and Data Management Innovations for Revolutionizing Healthcare delves into the intersection of healthcare, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. It brings together a collection of insightful chapters that explore the transformative potential of these innovations in revolutionizing healthcare practices around the globe. Covering topics such as advanced analytics, data breach detection, and privacy preservation, this book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and more.


AI Healthcare Applications and Security, Ethical, and Legal Considerations

AI Healthcare Applications and Security, Ethical, and Legal Considerations

Author: Singla, Babita

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-08-05

Total Pages: 351

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has led to the creation of many opportunities in the field of healthcare. Like other industries, stakeholders in the healthcare sector stand to benefit tremendously from its adoption. The multifaceted benefits associated with AI are something that makes the adoption of technology constructive for the sector. That said, it is equally important to take care of the ethical, security, and safety challenges related to AI applications. AI Healthcare Applications and Security, Ethical, and Legal Considerations discusses in detail the various facets of AI integration in the healthcare sector. This book offers comprehensive information on how to integrate AI into the healthcare sector safely and ethically. Covering topics such as cybersecurity, machine learning models, and public policy, this book is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals and administrators, researchers, ethicists, legal scholars, healthcare policy makers and regulators, medical informatics and IT professionals, educators, bioethics professionals, academicians, and more.


Blockchain and IoT Approaches for Secure Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Blockchain and IoT Approaches for Secure Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Author: Saini, Kavita

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-05-28

Total Pages: 286

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In the realm of healthcare, the persistent challenges of data breaches, centralized systems, and fraudulent claims have posed significant hurdles in ensuring the integrity and security of patient information. The traditional approaches to managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) often fall short, leaving room for exploitation and compromising the confidentiality of sensitive medical data. Enter the transformative solution presented in Blockchain and IoT Approaches for Secure Electronic Health Records (EHR). This groundbreaking book navigates the intricate landscape of healthcare technology, addressing the vulnerabilities in the current systems. By leveraging the power of Blockchain technology, it pioneers a secure peer-to-peer communication system that not only ensures the tamper-proof nature of health records but also revolutionizes the entire healthcare industry. The book is a comprehensive exploration of Blockchain's relevance in healthcare, covering the architecture, scope, and applications that promise to redefine how patient data is managed and protected.


Lightweight Digital Trust Architectures in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

Lightweight Digital Trust Architectures in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

Author: Hassan, Ahdi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-05-17

Total Pages: 471

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In the field of healthcare technology, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) stands at the forefront of progress, revolutionizing patient care through advanced monitoring and treatment modalities. However, this digital transformation brings forth a new challenge— the vulnerability of sensitive medical data to cyber threats. Lightweight Digital Trust Architectures in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) examines ways to fortify IoMT against potential breaches through the exploration of these trust architectures. Delving deep into data privacy technologies, the book examines the implications of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and cybersecurity law. It assesses traditional security methods and considers innovative approaches, offering insights into certificate generation, digital identification, and the optimization of network protocols for secure data transmission.Lightweight Digital Trust Architectures in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) illuminates the path forward for IoMT security. Its objectives are multi-faceted: from unraveling the intricacies of the health chain to dissecting the role of lightweight cryptographic key agreement mechanisms in safeguarding medical data. The book grapples with the challenges and advantages of implementing compact cryptographic techniques in healthcare, particularly within the decentralized framework of IoMT. By exploring the potential of Federated Learning (FL) in bolstering privacy and improving healthcare outcomes, the book aims to equip researchers, healthcare professionals, and IT experts with valuable knowledge. Through real-world case studies, it endeavors to pave the way for a future where security and efficiency seamlessly integrate in IoMT.


Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance

Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance

Author: Mihail C. Roco

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-04-17

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 9401703590

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M. C. Roco and W.S. Bainbridge In the early decades of the 21st century, concentrated efforts can unify science based on the unity of nature, thereby advancing the combination of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and new technologies based in cognitive science. With proper attention to ethical issues and societal needs, converging in human abilities, societal technologies could achieve a tremendous improvement outcomes, the nation's productivity, and the quality of life. This is a broad, cross cutting, emerging and timely opportunity of interest to individuals, society and humanity in the long term. The phrase "convergent technologies" refers to the synergistic combination of four major "NBIC" (nano-bio-info-cogno) provinces of science and technology, each of which is currently progressing at a rapid rate: (a) nanoscience and nanotechnology; (b) biotechnology and biomedicine, including genetic engineering; (c) information technology, including advanced computing and communications; (d) cognitive science, including cognitive neuroscience. Timely and Broad Opportunity. Convergence of diverse technologies is based on material unity at the nanoscale and on technology integration from that scale.


Convergence of IoT, Blockchain, and Computational Intelligence in Smart Cities

Convergence of IoT, Blockchain, and Computational Intelligence in Smart Cities

Author: Rajendra Kumar

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-12-12

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1000962288

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This edited book presents an insight for modelling, procuring, and building the smart city plan using the Internet of Things (IoT) and a security framework using blockchain technology. The applications of Li-Fi and 5G in smart cities are included, along with their implementation, challenges, and advantages. This book focuses on the use of IoT and blockchain in the day-to-day transparent and recorded activities of citizens of smart cities like, smart citizen management. The future for upgrading the system as per technological advancements is also discussed. This book: integrates IoT, blockchain, Li-Fi, and 5G in smart city implementation covers smart supply chain management using IoT outlines the state-of-the-art and sustainable implementation of smart cities and practical challenges includes sustainable development of smart cities presents detailed explanation of case studies of smart cities of developed countries and developing countries and their comparisons This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in Artificial Intelligence, Urban Planning, and Information Technology Systems and Management.


Information Technology Convergence

Information Technology Convergence

Author: James J. (Jong Hyuk) Park

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-07-14

Total Pages: 1052

ISBN-13: 9400769962

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Information technology and its convergence issue is emerging rapidly as an exciting new paradigm with user-centric environment to provide computing and communication services. This area will be the most comprehensive topics with various aspects of advances in information technology and its convergence services. This book covers all topics as computational science and applications, electronics engineering, manufacturing technology, services, technical skill to control the robot, automatic operation and application, simulation and testing communication and many more.