Quarterly Journal of Information and Communication Technology ​
Volume & Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 10, Spring 2023, Pages 1-60 
Number of Articles: 6
Business Intelligence and Industry 4.0: Opportunities & Challenges

Business Intelligence and Industry 4.0: Opportunities & Challenges

Article ID:1-7

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706756

Reza Mohammadi

Abstract Background and objectives: Due to the digitalization of life and the fiercely competitive global market, the fourth industrial revolution was inevitable. Industry 4.0 utilizes several interconnected technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data (BD) and so on to provide new solutions. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the vital role that Business Intelligence (BI) play in the realization and adoption of Industry 4.0.

Methods: The present paper addresses this shortcoming by systematically reviewing scholarly articles published in this research domain. It integrates previous insights on the topic to provide a far-reaching theoretical framework that highlights antecedents, practices, and outcomes of BI & Industry 4.0 research.

Findings: Our framework shapes a holistic approach of the BI & I4.0 domain and illuminates different relevant elements up on which future studies in this area be developed.

Conclusion: it addresses the future expected for Industry 4.0 primarily in BI and how companies should face this revolution. This article provides knowledge contribution about the current state and positive consequences of Industry 4.0, and high development in business intelligence when implemented in the organization and the harmonization between production and intelligent digital technology.

Cyber Security in the Field of Internet of Things

Cyber Security in the Field of Internet of Things

Pages 8-17

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706757

marzyeh hoseinzadeh, Alireza Rezaei

Abstract The Internet of Things is a novel and popular technology in which the ability to send data through communication networks, either the Internet or intranet, is provided. Connecting more devices to the Internet will lead to security threats, and providing security in the Internet of Things is recognized as a necessity and can be considered as one of the most important challenges of the Internet of Things. Cyber security has always been one of the concerns of the Internet of Things field. Cyber security of the Internet of Things is a specific part of the technology field that focuses on the protection of devices and networks connected to the Internet of Things and includes various equipment, including mechanical machines and He mentioned digital, computing devices, technologies such as artificial intelligence, etc. Also, security breaches and privacy violations are some of the major challenges in this field that sometimes prevent the widespread use of the Internet of Things. Therefore, according to the necessity of research in this article, we will examine some related attacks and solutions in the field of Internet of Things cyber security.

A review of low-power multimedia system design by aggressive voltage switching

A review of low-power multimedia system design by aggressive voltage switching

Pages 18-30

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706758

Sepideh Gohari

Abstract Multimedia systems with built-in error tolerance and H.264 compression algorithm have some error tolerance capabilities that are generally used in data compression and transmission. These capabilities can maintain the quality and functionality of the system when errors occur in the system. H264 or AVC, which is used to reduce video volume while maintaining image quality, uses various methods such as homogeneous conversion, asymmetric conversion, predictive processing and word encryption, and HD speed is used to support high resolutions. The use of error tolerance to reduce the bit rate of images in multimedia systems is given. It is also mentioned that it is improved by using filters and simpler methods for image recovery and error tolerance, and depth search method is also used to improve image quality in complex scenes. This algorithm is also error tolerant in dealing with possible errors in compression and transmission. Our review article is based on the fault-tolerant low-power approach, which is proposed to reduce the memory power consumption in the multimedia system. This approach involves changing the supply voltage suddenly to a value greater than what is considered safe under operating conditions while maintaining efficiency. This article offers a review on improving performance and reducing power consumption in multimedia systems using fault tolerance. We start with the H.264 sample as a base model and use the model to construct a fault-tolerant low-power approach. H.264 is a compression algorithm with an acceptable error that uses different methods such as homogeneous conversion, asymmetric conversion, predictive processing, word encoder. This algorithm dynamically calculates the size optimization of the video file at every moment. In the proposed algorithm, we reduce the bit rate of the images, reduce the amount of noise and thus reduce the bandwidth consumption. The algorithm includes intermediate and internal coding, and we change the built-in memories of special multimedia integrated circuit, ASIC. Error tolerance has been applied through image filtering by reducing and improving PSNR and using simple filters for image recovery. The results of the article on H266, H265, H264 decoders show that the amount of power storage is more than 40% possible.

The Functions of Office Automation Systems in the Intelligentization of Organizational Communication

The Functions of Office Automation Systems in the Intelligentization of Organizational Communication

Pages 31-40

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706760

Mohammad Reza Behnamfar

Abstract Today, administrative automation systems are popular and developing global systems whose main task is to facilitate technology-oriented administrative affairs and the development of technological organizational communication. Today, office automation systems have become one of the platforms for progress and development and increasing productivity in organizations. In order to achieve the goal of productivity, it is necessary to use all the mechanization and intelligentization tools of organizational communication. Because the automation of administrative affairs simultaneously helps to reduce costs, to make organizational communication smarter, to increase employee productivity and to satisfy employers and customers. The use of this system leads to better work control, information conversion from one form to another, and reduction of non-productive activities. The discussion of intelligentization of organizational communication is one of the new research discussions in this field, and it has involved the minds of many managers, and of course, similar to many emerging phenomena, it has also included many extremes. This article, while examining administrative automation systems from different dimensions, has expressed the importance, achievements and components of administrative automation systems, and at the end, it examines the functions of administrative automation systems in order to make organizational communication smarter.

An Overview of the Types and Capabilities of Operating Systems with a Focus on Distributed Systems

An Overview of the Types and Capabilities of Operating Systems with a Focus on Distributed Systems

Pages 41-49

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706761

Malihe Nazari, Hamed Khamseh

Abstract Nowadays, operating systems exist in almost every device, such as mobile phones, personal computers, main computers, etc., with various functions. Operating systems are constantly being updated and improved during recent years. The operating system is a portal that is responsible for using and controlling the computer hardware and also creating a powerful yet useful software environment for performing various tasks. Also, software operating system is a system that manages computer resources and provides a platform for application software to run and use its services. The main criterion for choosing an operating system is based on its functions, features and how it is used in different services. Therefore, one of the popular scientific topics in this field that can be addressed and is the focus of this research is the knowledge of different types of operating systems and related applications from the past to the present. In the article, we intend to compare and examine the types of common operating systems, their features, advantages and disadvantages, focusing on distributed systems.

Workflow Checklist Package for Software System Development

Workflow Checklist Package for Software System Development

Pages 50-60

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706762

Nafiseh Fareghzadeh

Abstract In today's technology-oriented world, a wide range of commercial and administrative services are provided through the use of software systems. Due to the importance of a comprehensive and structured process in the development of a software systems and in this regard, in this paper proposes a useful management checklist cluster, called software system development workflow checklist. The proposed checklist is actually a package containing a subset of more detailed monitoring checklists in the software system development process. The suggested checklist is a tool to create a comprehensive management routine to evaluate the performance of tasks and structured workflow in the development of software systems. In addition to explaining the system workflow and clarifying the monitoring of software system development, the proposed workflow checklist package is proposed as a resource for working team members to evaluate and resolve differences of opinion and align executive tasks and also to avoid and prevent common management mistakes. It should be noted that based on the proposed checklist package, in the software system development workflow management process, project managers could monitor the system development with both a top-down and middle-out approach. This means that first, with a top-down view of each phase of the software life cycle, could receive the progress report and with the middle-out management view, evaluate and control items of the proposed checklist package. From our point of view, having such a workflow checklist package is one of the most essential activities in order to facilitate the management and auditing of the software development life cycle, which is needed for the integrated implementation of organizational projects and their structured and comprehensive management.