International Congress on Health Sciences and Medical Technologies 2023 ICHSMT’23 held online at Tlemcen, Algeria, between 26 and 28 December 2023. It is a synergetic event attracting researchers from several nations and domains focusing on the strength of Health Sciences and Medical Technologies. It is the 7th edition following six successful editions held online 2021 and in-person: Tlemcen, Algeria (2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022) and Algiers Algeria (2018).
The international Congress on Health Sciences and Medical Technologies is originated in 2016. It is a successful interdisciplinary alliance, working for medical innovation and findings. It was established respectively in 2016 (at University of Tlemcen, Algeria), 2017 (at Mariott Hotel, Tlemcen, Algeria), 2018 (at CERIST, Algiers Algeria), and 2019 (at Zianides Hotel, Tlemcen, Algeria). After several delay, and for the first time, an online edition was established in 2021, due to critical situation of worldwide pandemic COVID—19. At last, The fifth edition of the congress was held between 13 and 15 December 2022, at Zianides hotel, Tlemcen, Algeria. The congress attracted researchers from several nations and specialties as: Algeria, Germany, Iran, Switzerland, Netherland, Denmark, Malaysia, China, Portugal, Bulgaria, Pakistan, France, Morocco, Tunisia, Brazil, United Kingdom, Egypt, India, Poland Iraq, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The congress author’s affiliations were from several departments such as medicine, biology, physics, chemical sciences, computer science, veterinary, agronomy, environment, pharmacy, dentary surgery, electronic and mechanical engineering.
Digital technologies play a significant role in the popular imagination about the future of education, as they are a prominent aspect of modern education provision and practice across the globe. Due to the increased adoption of digital education materials during the COVID-19 pandemic, the pedagogical significance of digital technology has been amplified. Advancing Equity and Inclusion Through Educational Technology builds upon the available literature in equity and inclusion through educational technology while providing further research opportunities in this dynamic and growing field. It provides the opportunity for reflection on this crucial issue by increasing the understanding of the importance of inclusion and equity in the context of educational improvements and providing relevant academic work, empirical research findings, and an overview of this relevant field of study. Covering topics such as sustainable inclusion learning, virtual school press programs, and generic skills, this major reference work is a comprehensive and timely resource for educators and administrators of both K-12 and higher education, government officials, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, librarians, researchers, and academicians.
Provides fresh perspectives on the past, present and future-facing contributions of the anthropology of reproduction. A Companion to the Anthropology of Reproductive Medicine and Technology provides a timely and comprehensive overview of the anthropological study of reproductive practices, technologies, and interventions in a global context. Exploring the medical and technological management of human reproduction through a sociocultural lens, this groundbreaking volume reviews past and current research, discusses contemporary debates and recent theoretical developments, introduces key themes and trends, examines ongoing issues of equity, inclusivity, and reproductive justice around the world, and more. The Companion brings together essays by multidisciplinary scholars in fields including sociocultural anthropology, medical anthropology, reproductive health, global public health, Science and Technology Studies (STS), gender and sexuality studies, critical race studies, and environmental studies, to list but a few. Five thematically organized sections address reproductive practitioners and paradigms, global reproductive health and interventions, reproductive justice, the life-course approach to the study of reproductive health, and the future of reproductive technology and medicine. Using clear, jargon-free language, the authors investigate pregnancy and childbirth; fertility treatments; birth control, contraception and abortion; COVID-19 and reproduction; reproductive cancers; epigenetics; social discrimination; gender and sexualities and reproduction for LGBTQIA+ communities; race and reproduction; migration and reproduction; reproduction and war; reproductive health financing; reproduction and disabilities, reproduction and the environment; and other important contemporary topics. A cutting-edge guide to the modern study of reproduction, this groundbreaking volume: Provides an overview of the links between anthropological study and progressive work in medicine, healthcare, and technology Addresses both the challenges and opportunities facing researchers in the field Identifies gaps in current scholarship and offers recommendations for future research topics and methodologies Highlights the importance of ethnographic research combined with critical engagements with other disciplines for the anthropology of reproduction Explores the impact of socioeconomic conditions, environmental challenges, public policy, and legislation on reproductive health outcomes Traces the history of the field and demonstrates how anthropologists have engaged with issues of reproductive justice Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology series, A Companion to the Anthropology of Reproductive Medicine and Technology is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and scholars in medical anthropology, science technology and society, cultural anthropology, ethnology, and gender studies, as well as medical practitioners, policymakers, and activists involved in global and public health and reproductive justice.
In recent years, the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in smart healthcare has been increasing. We are approaching a world where connected smart devices tell people when they need to visit a doctor because these devices will be able to detect health problems and discover symptoms of illness that may need medical care. AI-collaborative IoT technologies can help medical professionals with decision-making. These technologies can also help develop a sustainable and smart healthcare system. AI and IoT Technology and Applications for Smart Healthcare Systems helps readers understand complex scientific topics in a simple and accessible way. It introduces the world of AI-collaborative IoT physics, explaining how this technology behaves at the smallest level and how this can revolutionize healthcare. The book shows how IoT technology and AI can work together to make computers more powerful and capable of solving complex problems in the healthcare sector. Exploring the effect of AI-collaborative technology on IoT technologies, the book discusses how IoT can benefit from AI algorithms to enable machines to learn, make decisions, and process information more efficiently. Because smart machines create more perceptive devices and systems, the application of this technology raises important ethical questions about privacy, security, and the responsible development of healthcare IoT technology, which this book covers. The book also provides insight into the potential applications of these technologies not only in the healthcare industry but also in related fields, such as smart transportation, smart manufacturing, and smart cities.
In the post-COVID-19 healthcare landscape, the demand for smart healthcare solutions and precision medicine systems has grown significantly. To address these challenges, the book AI and IoT-Based Technologies for Precision Medicine provides a comprehensive resource for doctors, researchers, engineers, and students. By leveraging AI and IoT technologies, the book equips healthcare professionals with advanced tools and methodologies for predictive disease analysis, informed decision-making, and other aspects of precision medicine. This resource bridges the gap between theory and practice, exploring concepts like machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, AI-integrated applications, IoT-based technologies, healthcare data analytics, and biotechnology applications. Through this, the book empowers healthcare practitioners to pioneer innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security in medical practices. AI and IoT-Based Technologies for Precision Medicine not only offer insights into the potential of AI-powered applications and IoT-equipped techniques in smart healthcare but also foster collaboration among healthcare scholars and professionals. This authoritative guide encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration to harness the transformative potential of AI and IoT, leading to revolutionary advancements in medical practices and healthcare services. With this book as a guide, readers can navigate the evolving landscape of high-tech medicine, taking confident steps toward a cutting-edge and precise medical ecosystem.
Healthcare systems globally are grappling with how best to implement effective and efficient patient-centred care while simultaneously trying to contain runaway costs and provide high quality. This book explores the essential enabling role of digital health, taking a socio-technical perspective and looking at the key facets of technology, people and process in turn. This book examines the opportunities of key digital health components, demystifying digital health and demonstrating how to use its key precepts effectively. The book presents evidence and anecdotes from stakeholders around the world, demonstrating the global relevance and the ability of digital health to uplift and upskill care delivery as it is applied commercially. Bridging academic theory and practice, this is a functional and accessible text for all digital health stakeholders. The text introduces critical issues and is suitable reading for students, practitioners and researchers in digital health and all healthcare-related domains.
This book of Springer Nature is another proof of Springer’s outstanding greatness on the lively interface of Holistic Computational Optimization, Green IoTs, Smart Modeling, and Deep Learning! It is a masterpiece of what our community of academics and experts can provide when an interconnected approach of joint, mutual, and meta-learning is supported by advanced operational research and experience of the World-Leader Springer Nature! The 6th edition of International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Optimization took place at G Hua Hin Resort & Mall on April 27–28, 2023, with tremendous support from the global research scholars across the planet. Objective is to celebrate “Research Novelty with Compassion and Wisdom” with researchers, scholars, experts, and investigators in Intelligent Computing and Optimization across the globe, to share knowledge, experience, and innovation—a marvelous opportunity for discourse and mutuality by novel research, invention, and creativity. This proceedings book of the 6th ICO’2023 is published by Springer Nature—Quality Label of Enlightenment.
Volume 1:Biofabrication aims to produce artificially manufactured tissues and organs, potentially revolutionizing conventional paradigm of clinical practice in treating diseases and extending the life span and quality of human beings. In this volume, we invite notable experts in the field of biofabrication and biomanufacturing to summarize recent rapid progress in this field from multifaceted aspects covering biofabrication techniques and building materials such as scaffold and living cells. Specifically, a focus is placed on a variety of techniques derived from 3D bioprinting and bioassembly strategies, such as acoustic assembly and electrofabrication. Moreover, principles and strategies for choosing hydrogels and polymers for biofabrication are also heavily discussed. Overall, this book creates a good opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as bioengineers and medical researchers who wish to gain a fundamental understanding of current status and future trends in biofabrication and biomanufacturing.Volume 2:Infertility has become a significant psychosocial burden affecting the lives of couples who cannot reproduce naturally. Advanced reproductive technologies (ARTs) are being developed to treat infertility. This handbook explores significant development of ARTs for fertility testing, selection of sperm, oocyte and embryo, reproductive monitors, automation in embryology, and fertility preservation. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the myriad of emerging technologies and systems that are being utilized or will be utilized in near future in reproductive clinics. Overall this book creates a good opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as scientists and medical researchers who wish to gain fundamental understanding of current status and future trends in fertility and reproductive medicine.Volume 3:Healthcare industry has a notable paradigm transition from centralized care to the point-of-care (POC). During this metamorphosis, a number of new technologies and strategies have been adapted to the current practice, addressing the existing challenges in the fields of medicine and biology. All the efforts aim to improve the clinical management and the effectiveness and quality of care. In particular, diagnostics has pivotal roles in guiding clinical management for the most effective treatment to control and cure the disease. In contrast to the existing diagnostic strategies employing bulky-sized tools, expensive infrastructure, laborious protocols, and lengthy processing steps, the contribution of biosensors to current healthcare system, especially to diagnostics, is paramount. The unprecedented and admirable characteristics of biosensing strategies have expanded our knowledge on medicine and biology by harmonizing materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. We believe that biosensors applied to disease diagnostics will not only garner more attention in clinical research to decipher disease biology and mechanism, and also, stimulate innovative perspectives in artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) synergistically, thereby their more facile adaptation to daily-use. Overall this book creates a good opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as scientists and medical researchers who wish to gain fundamental understanding of current status and future trends in diagnostic technologies.
The five-volume set CCIS 1832-1836 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held as a hybrid event in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023. The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the 47 HCII 2023 proceedings volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from the 7472 contributions.The posters presented in these five volumes are organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: HCI Design: Theoretical Approaches, Methods and Case Studies; Multimodality and Novel Interaction Techniques and Devices; Perception and Cognition in Interaction; Ethics, Transparency and Trust in HCI; User Experience and Technology Acceptance Studies.Part II: Supporting Health, Psychological Wellbeing, and Fitness; Design for All, Accessibility and Rehabilitation Technologies; Interactive Technologies for the Aging Population.Part III: Interacting with Data, Information and Knowledge; Learning and Training Technologies; Interacting with Cultural Heritage and Art.Part IV: Social Media: Design, User Experiences and Content Analysis; Advances in eGovernment Services; eCommerce, Mobile Commerce and Digital Marketing: Design and Customer Behavior; Designing and Developing Intelligent Green Environments; (Smart) Product Design.Part V: Driving Support and Experiences in Automated Vehicles; eXtended Reality: Design, Interaction Techniques, User Experience and Novel Applications; Applications of AI Technologies in HCI.
