In the past two decades an immense interest in the use of computers for language teaching and learning is evident. ESL/EFL software programs intend to develop language skills for the incorporation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles. The following article…
Integrated Technology in the Aerospace Industry
Integrated technology processes are thus increasingly used in aerospace industry to improve efficiency in different sectors by enhancing process automation, information concurrency and avoiding data recopy. What follows is a description of how each of these areas are evolving in…
Smart components and smart system integration
Our constantly evolving world is characterized by technological advances that aim to facilitate our living conditions. Among the different technologies available, smart systems have emerged as innovative solutions. This article looks deeper into the concept of smart systems integration and…
Emotional intelligence and emotional factor recognition
The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, and the advantage of science is that it is not emotional. —Oscar Wilde, 1891, The Picture of Dorian Gray Although there has been diachronically great interest in examining the…
The potential of Hydrogen powered transport: is this the next stop?
It is claimed that hydrogen fuel cells could be of the most important alternative technologies of future transport with current applications already visible. In fact, some scientists suggest that in 20 or 30 years from now hydrogen-powered, fuel efficient vehicles…
Carbon Nanotube chips for the Information revolution
Until now, silicon has been the main material used in microchips for its ease to extract and efficiency. However, more recent research suggests that material such as carbon graphene which is used for carbon nanotubes, can outperform silicon and indicate…
The potential of Artificial Neural Networks to learn Human Language
With the proliferation of technologies and the emergence of machine learning, much talk has arisen in recent years over the transition from human neurons to artificial neurons. In this article the term Artificial Neural Networks is introduced alongside a discussion…
Five future trends in Smart Navigation for Smart Cities
With the proliferation of technologies and the unprecedented progress, smart navigation systems have emerged as one of the most promising solutions for developing better and more sustainable cities, Smart Cities as they are commonly called. The following article addresses six…
Promoting deeper learning and thinking for 21st century education
The face of 21st century education is shifting to embrace challenges and needs for incorporating the technological innovations and globalization imperatives, revised conceptualizations of learning and the need to provide with meaningful and relevant to students’ lives experiences. Deeper learning…
Video based facial recognition and visual processing: advances in the field of face recognition
As the usage of surveillance and personal video capturing devices is more evident in our lives, enormous amount of video data is being captured every day. Resulting from this, video based facial recognition has received unprecedented attention. What is…