Abstract: This paper represents a description of those ‘hidden’ policies supported by information systems that currently influence the direction of change within the UK ambulance service. When an ambulance service displays poor response times it may have reached a situation where demand exceeds supply regularly, then using ‘critical thinking’ the management should reconstruct their approach and focus exclusively on patient needs and the sources of... More

Abstract: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced tools like ChatGPT, transforming academic writing by streamlining tasks such as summarization, citation generation, and linguistic refinement. While it enhances efficiency and supports non-native English speakers and early-career researchers, its adoption raises ethical concerns, including risks of plagiarism, over-reliance, and diminished critical thinking. Furthermore, ChatGPT's... More

Abstract: This paper describes a wizard-of-oz (Woz) study that was performed to gather insights on how 44 teenagers perceive Brain-Computer Interfaces and how they imagine interacting with this technology in the domain of home automation. Ten questions were asked before users tested a fake BCI supposed to allow a mental control on a lamp, a fan and a radio. Three other questions were asked after the Woz experiment to gather users' feelings. Our study... More

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the use of machine learning algorithms to predict the settlements of the ground surface triggered by tunneling using a shielding method. First, a 2D tunnel calculation scheme was proposed for nonlinear construction stage analysis using the “contraction” load, which can be used to simulate the soil volume loss. Further, this model was verified by comparing the solution with the analytical method and numerical... More

Abstract: This study evaluates the accuracy of empirical path loss models and examines the influence of atmospheric parameters on 2G and 3G GSM channels for MTN and 9-Mobile networks in Zaria City, Nigeria. The Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values of four models COST-231, ECC-33, Plane Earth, and Ericsson were analyzed to determine model effectiveness in predicting path loss. Findings reveal that the Ericsson model is most accurate for 2G networks, making... More

Abstract: Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in computational capabilities, promising to solve problems that are intractable for classical computers. This paper explores the architecture, implementation, and operational aspects of quantum computing, focusing on its applications in various fields. I conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify existing research gaps and propose methodologies for effective quantum computing... More