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Sep' 23

The IUP Journal of Information Technology

Focus

Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are increasingly used in a wide range of applications across various sectors for their versatility and capability. Tasks that were previously time-consuming, costly or dangerous are effectively carried out using drones. Drone technology enhances efficiency, safety and data collection capabilities, which are crucial in many areas like surveillance, search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection and delivery services etc. In particular, this technology has a noteworthy impact on industrial safety monitoring by providing efficient and effective ways to assess and mitigate risks in various settings. It not only improves workers' safety but also reduces downtime, lowers maintenance costs and minimizes the environmental impacts of industrial operations. The first paper in this issue, "Using Drones to Reduce Plant Inspection Risks and Costs: Real-World Case Studies", by Venkata Ravi Ram Pinninti and Pavitra Pinninti, presents three practical case studies implemented in different process industries and supports quantified data to claim the effectiveness of drones in industrial applications.

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The second paper, "Smart Highway: The Road of Tomorrow", by G Mahalaxmi, T Aditya Sai Srinivas and A David Donald, provides a concise summary of smart highways and outlines the benefits thereof. Smart highways are innovative transportation infrastructure systems designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, sustainability and overall functionality of road networks. These roads integrate advanced technologies and digital infrastructure to transform traditional highways into intelligent data-driven transportation corridors. Smart highways rely on robust communication networks and enable communication between vehicles and infrastructure. They support the development and deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles and represent a vision for the future of transportation that seeks to make road travel safer, more efficient and more environment-friendly. While many of the required technologies are in various stages of development and deployment, they hold the potential to revolutionize road networks.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) plays a significant role in modern education, transforming the teaching and learning process in various ways. Effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning requires thoughtful planning, teacher training and consideration of the specific needs and goals of the educational context. When used strategically, ICT can enhance engagement, facilitate active learning and cater to the needs of students with disabilities. The third paper, "TPACK Framework and ICT Integration for Teaching Profession: A Systematic Review", by Hanin Badsah, describes the TPACK framework that promotes effective teaching with technology.

The last paper, "AI-Enabled Adaptive Learning for Special Needs Students", by Amit Das and Sanjeev Malaviya, focuses on the use of AI-enabled adaptive learning to improve the learning performance and engagement of special needs students.

- A C Ojha
Consulting Editor


Article		Price (₹)
Using Drones to Reduce Plant Inspection Risks and Costs: Real-World Case Studies	Details	100
Smart Highway:	Details The Road of Tomorrow	100
TPACK Framework and ICT Integration for Teaching Profession: A Systematic Review	Details	100
AI-Enabled Adaptive Learning for Special Needs Students	Details	100

Articles

Using Drones to Reduce Plant Inspection Risks and Costs: Real-World Case Studies

Venkata Ravi Ram Pinninti and Pavitra Pinninti

Factory accidents have far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the workers but also the reputation and financial stability of organizations, making management of safety risks crucial. When work-related hazards are effectively managed, the probability of accidents within that plant can be reduced to zero, which is the embedded philosophy of every organization's safety policy. Plant inspections include non-destructive methodologies like thermography and ultrasonic thickness inspections of stacks, tanks and piping as part of process safety management and energy efficiency assurance. Leveraging drone technology for inspecting plant areas that involve heights offers significant advantages. By eliminating the need for workers to physically engage in work at height activities without compromising on plant-related data, organizations can ensure impeccable safety metrics, and reinforce a positive safety culture. This paper presents three practical case studies implemented in different process industries and provides a solid basis for feasibility proposals and studies. Safety risks were eliminated 100% with collateral benefits in the form of significant savings in time (up to 97%), improvement in quality of inspection (~80%) and substantial (up to ~90%) overall costs savings.

Article Price : Rs.100

Smart Highway: The Road of Tomorrow

G Mahalaxmi, T Aditya Sai Srinivas and A David Donald

The term "smart highway" refers to the way advanced technologies and smart systems are built into roads to make them safer, more efficient and more environment-friendly. Smart highways have sensors, cameras and other monitoring systems that collect and send information about traffic flow, weather and road hazards in real time. This information is subsequently processed and utilized to optimize traffic flow, enhance road safety and minimize congestion. Moreover, smart roads contain technologies such as charging stations for electric vehicles and intelligent lighting systems, which further improve their sustainability and efficiency. This paper provides a concise summary of the intelligent highway idea and illustrates the possible benefits of this unique approach to transportation infrastructure.

Article Price : Rs.100

TPACK Framework and ICT Integration for Teaching Profession: A Systematic Review

Hanin Badsah

Education is directly impacted by technology's continued advancement and integration into many sectors of society. As a result, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) was created as a framework to instruct teachers on how to relate their pedagogy, content and technological knowledge with each other. The technology has since undergone major alterations after it was first articulated. In addition, TPACK's applicability was constrained by its reliance on research, terminology choice and teacher expertise emphasis. As a result, research supporting TPACK's numerous dimensions was added and TPACK eventually became focused on pupils' acquiring 21st-century abilities. This paper describes TPACK, comprehends its use and examines the role of TPACK framework in teachers' teaching competency, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integration in teaching, and its significance in education. A systematic review of literature relevant to TPACK and ICT integration in various forms has been performed.

Article Price : Rs.100

AI-Enabled Adaptive Learning for Special Needs Students

Amit Das and Sanjeev Malaviya

Special needs students face various learning challenges during the process of learning. To handle such situations and to support student learning, special education teachers adopt various teaching techniques. The traditional pedagogies of teaching and learning could be customized for each student using AI-enabled adaptive learning system. The system could generate a conducive learning environment for special needs as per their learning needs and level of engagement. This paper focuses on the use of AI-enabled adaptive learning to improve the learning performance and engagement of special needs students.

Article Price : Rs.100