Technology is the poison to our existence

Nature vs. Nurture is a theory of psychological debate describing the variables associated to the development of person from birth to maturity. Put simplistically, nature is a term encompassing the genetic variables associated with what makes a person who they are. From my point of view, nurture plays a more impactful role on explaining our … Read more

Real-time database systems

Database systems for real-time applications ought to fulfill timing restrictions related to transactions. Usually, a timing restriction is stated as a deadline, which is characterized as a necessity to be utilized by schedulers. Currently, security is becoming another significant challenge in several real-time systems. In many systems, sensitive information is expressed by numerous users with … Read more

Fuel Station Management System

Introduction Fuel is a valuable commodity, so designing and installing a Fuel Station Management System for fuel station managers has become necessary in recent time. This software package ones installed will enable the industry to keep track of stock, fueling and fuel usage at all times. Once such an effective Fuel Station Management System (FSMS) … Read more

Drone use – privacy and safety

“This is a whole new world now and it has many complications. And the question is: how does it all get sorted out? What is an appropriate law enforcement use for a drone? When do you have to have a warrant? When don’t you have to have a warrant? What’s the appropriate governmental use for … Read more

Mobile app for bus tracking

LITERATURE REVIEW Transportation According to Cambridge Dictionary (n.d.), transportation can be defined as “the movement of people or goods from one place to another” or “a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another”. In Oxford Dictionary (n.d.), “the action of transporting someone or something or … Read more

Biotechnology and its inclusion in agriculture

For many years, biotechnology has been implemented into the agricultural world. With it being introduced to agriculture and food processing over 4,000 years ago by using enzymes from an animal’s stomach to store milk and make cheese, many different uses for biotechnology have been discovered. Vaccines have been made using genetically engineered (GE) crops since … Read more

Collaborative filtering

The definition of the consumer market is buyers who purchase goods and services consumption, not for resale. However, not all consumers are in their tastes, preferences and buying habits, as since consumers can be distinguished from some other different characteristics. If a marketer can identify consumer buying behaviour, he or she will be better-targeted products … Read more

Games and game design as a multi-tool for social innovation

Design for social innovation is a design approach that is emergent in nature, that aims to identify, shape, address and transform challenges that are appearing on the path of social change in an increasingly large-scale. These challenges are within (but not limited to) social, economic, industrial, political, and ecological contexts while also being connected to … Read more

Database related definitions and explanations

1 a) Database definition A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. In one view, databases can be classified according to types of content: bibliographic, full-text, numeric, and images. In computing, databases are sometimes classified according to their organizational approach. The most prevalent … Read more

Security, worms, trojan horses and solutions

“Security is the defense of digital information and IT assets against internal and external, malicious and accidental threats. This defense includes detection, prevention, and response to threats through the use of securities policies, software tools, and IT services” (Rouse, 2017). Weak securities at the organization can caused unauthorized access to the company’s data, interception of … Read more

Millenial Smartphone Addiction Test (MSAT)

Construct In this modern time, the smartphone has taken a huge role in our daily life. Not long ago, mobile devices only limited to calling and sending short messages, but now smartphone offers a far more interactive way for us to connect with more people and stay connected from anywhere in the world. The smartphone … Read more

The internet and the right to privacy

Over the past 20 years, functional, high-speed internet has become increasingly vital for the entertainment and professional work of the human race. People who use it on a regular basis may even feel restless or uneasy if they spend a full day without using; however, what are we sacrificing to use this omnipresent technology that … Read more