Showing papers by "Abid Haleem published in 2020"

Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract: Background and aims Healthcare delivery requires the support of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and Machine Learning to fight and look ahead against the new diseases. We aim to review the role of AI as a decisive technology to analyze, prepare us for prevention and fight with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and other pandemics. Methods The rapid review of the literature is done on the database of Pubmed, Scopus and Google Scholar using the keyword of COVID-19 or Coronavirus and Artificial Intelligence or AI. Collected the latest information regarding AI for COVID-19, then analyzed the same to identify its possible application for this disease. Results We have identified seven significant applications of AI for COVID-19 pandemic. This technology plays an important role to detect the cluster of cases and to predict where this virus will affect in future by collecting and analyzing all previous data. Conclusions Healthcare organizations are in an urgent need for decision-making technologies to handle this virus and help them in getting proper suggestions in real-time to avoid its spread. AI works in a proficient way to mimic like human intelligence. It may also play a vital role in understanding and suggesting the development of a vaccine for COVID-19. This result-driven technology is used for proper screening, analyzing, prediction and tracking of current patients and likely future patients. The significant applications are applied to tracks data of confirmed, recovered and death cases.

Industry 4.0 technologies and their applications in fighting COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract: Background and aims COVID 19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has created surge demand for essential healthcare equipment, medicines along with the requirement for advance information technologies applications. Industry 4.0 is known as the fourth industrial revolution, which has the potential to fulfil customised requirement during COVID-19 crisis. This revolution has started with the applications of advance manufacturing and digital information technologies. Methods A detailed review of the literature is done on the technologies of Industry 4.0 and their applications in the COVID-19 pandemic, using appropriate search words on the databases of PubMed, SCOPUS, Google Scholar and Research Gate. Results We found several useful technologies of Industry 4.0 which help for proper control and management of COVID-19 pandemic and these have been discussed in this paper. The available technologies of Industry 4.0 could also help the detection and diagnosis of COVID-19 and other related problems and symptoms. Conclusions Industry 4.0 can fulfil the requirements of customised face masks, gloves, and collect information for healthcare systems for proper controlling and treating of COVID-19 patients. We have discussed ten major technologies of Industry 4.0 which help to solve the problems of this virus. It is useful to provide day to day update of an infected patient, area-wise, age-wise and state-wise with proper surveillance systems. We also believe that the proper implementation of these technologies would help to enhance education and communication regarding public health. These Industry 4.0 technologies could provide a lot of innovative ideas and solution for fighting local and global medical emergencies.

Internet of things (IoT) applications to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract: Background and aim The current global challenge of COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed the provincial, radical, conceptual, spiritual, social, and pedagogical boundaries. Internet of Things (IoT) enabled healthcare system is useful for proper monitoring of COVID-19 patients, by employing an interconnected network. This technology helps to increase patient satisfaction and reduces readmission rate in the hospital. Methods Searched the databases of Google Scholar, PubMed, SCOPUS and ResearchGate using the keywords "Internet of things" or "IoT" and "COVID-19". Further inputs are also taken from blogs and relevant reports. Results IoT implementation impacts on reducing healthcare cost and improve treatment outcome of the infected patient. Therefore, this present study based research is attempted to explore, discuss, and highlight the overall applications of the well-proven IoT philosophy by offering a perspective roadmap to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, twelve significant applications of IoT are identified and discussed. It has ultimately forced the researchers, academicians, and scientists to propose some productive solutions to overcome or confront this pandemic. Conclusions IoT is helpful for an infected patient of COVID-19 to identify symptoms and provides better treatment rapidly. It is useful for patient, physician, surgeon and hospital management system.

Significant applications of virtual reality for COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract: Background and aims During COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are using innovative technologies for fast-tracking the development to end this menace. Virtual Reality (VR) also offers an imperative role for fighting this pandemic, through audiovisual-based virtual communication. Methods A brief study on Virtual Reality and its applications for the COVID-19 pandemic is carried out by employing keywords as Virtual reality or VR and COVID-19 from the databases of SCOPUS, Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of science Academia and ResearchGate. Results VR is beneficial for remote sites for exploring telemedicine, planning, treatment, and controlling of the infections by providing proper awareness to the people regarding this disease. Conclusions VR technology develops a platform to reduce the face to face interaction of doctors with the infected COVID-19 patients. Through live video streaming, it helps to improve surveillance systems on the ongoing situation.

Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) for orthopaedic in COVID-19 pandemic: Roles, challenges, and applications.

Abstract: Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is an innovative mean of amalgamating medical devices and their applications to connect with the healthcare information technology systems by using networking technologies. We have explored the possibilities of confronting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by implementing the IoMT approach while offering treatment to orthopaedic patients. The data sharing, report monitoring, patients tracking, information gathering and analysis, hygiene medical care, etc. are the various cloud and connected network-based services of IoMT. It can completely change the working layout of the healthcare facilities while treating orthopaedic patients with a superior level of care and more satisfaction, especially during this pandemic COVID-19 lockdown. Remote-location healthcare has also become feasible with the proposed IoMT approach.

Areas of academic research with the impact of COVID-19.

Abstract: Coronavirus (COVID-19) endemic is growing exponentially in the whole world. Researchers, technologists, doctors and other healthcare workers are working day and night on the development of vaccine and medicinesto control and treat this virus. SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus responsible for causing COVID-19 disease, which is highly infectious and lethal.With exponentially increasing infections, proportionate fatalities are being reported both from developed and under developed countries. As of today, more than one million people across the world have been reported infected with this virus, and more than 65,000 people have died of this disease. Hence, there is an urgent requirement for conducting academic research on several aspects of this highly contagious disease, to find effective means of containment and treatment of the disease, for now, and in future. We have identified some opportunities for academic research related to COVID-19 and have also provided suggestions to contain, prevent and treat this viral infection.

Sustainability of Coronavirus on different surfaces.

Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the name of the disease supposedly manifested in December 2019 from Wuhan, from the virus named SARS-CoV-2. Now, this disease has spread to almost all other parts of the world. COVID-19 pandemic has various reasons for its dramatic worldwide increase. Here, we have studied coronavirus sustainability on various surfaces. Various disinfectants and their roles are discussed from the available literature. The infection capabilities of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 for different materials and finally studies on infection decay for SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 are discussed.

3D printing applications in bone tissue engineering.

Abstract: Purpose 3D printing technology provides an excellent capability to manufacture customised implants for patients. Now, its applications are also successful in bone tissue engineering. This paper tries to provide a review of the applications of 3D printing in bone tissue engineering. Methods Searching by keywords, from the Scopus database, to identify relevant latest research articles on 3D printing in bone tissue engineering, through “3D printing” “bone tissue engineering”. This study makes a bibliometric analysis of the identified research articles and identified major applications and steps. Results 3D printing technology creates innovative development in bone tissue engineering. It involves the manufacturing of a scaffold with the combination of cells and materials. We identified a total number of 257 research articles through bibliometric analysis by searching through keywords “3D printing” “bone tissue engineering”. This paper studies 3D printing technology and its significant contributions, benefits and steps used for bone tissue engineering. Result discusses the essential elements of bone tissue engineering and identifies its five significant advancements when 3D printing is used. Finally, ten useful applications of 3D printing in bone tissue engineering are identified and studied with a brief description. Conclusion In orthopaedics, bone defects create a high impact on the quality of life of the patient. It leads to a higher demand for bone substitutes for replacement of bone defect. Bone tissue engineering can help to replace a critical defect bone. 3D printing is a useful technology for the fabrication of scaffolds critical in bone tissue engineering. There are different binders which can create bone scaffolds with requisite mechanical strength. These binders are used to create excellent osteoconductive, bioactive scaffolds. Computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) help to provide images of specific defects of an individual patient, and these images can further be used for 3D printing the detective object. A bone defect caused by specific disease is sorted out by transplantation in clinical practice. Now a day bone tissue engineering opens a new option for this treatment of bone defects with the manufacturing of porous bone scaffold using 3D printing technology.

Significant applications of machine learning for covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: Machine learning is an innovative approach that has extensive applications in prediction. This technique needs to be applied for the COVID-19 pandemic to identify patients at high risk, their death...

Industry 5.0: Potential Applications in COVID-19

Abstract: Industry 5.0, the fifth industrial revolution, consists of smart digital information and manufacturing technologies. This industrial revolution generates effective processes and makes rapid improve...

Critical Components of Industry 5.0 Towards a Successful Adoption in the Field of Manufacturing

Abstract: The fifth industrial revolution is known as Industry 5.0 and is being evolved to focus on the personalized demand of customers. This industrial revolution is required to provide better interaction ...

Face masks are new normal after COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in humans as well as in animals. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). To combat this disease; various Nations have adopted many strategies across the globe. The present paper discuss the role and status of various countries related to wearing of masks by the public, as a crucial measure to minimize the spared of virus. Almost all the countries across the globe have favor the use of masks in public with several other measures. Thus, the use of masks in public is an important health measure and new normal after COVID-19 pandemic.

Blockchain technology and its applications to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The world is currently facing multifaceted problems due to the emergence of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Blockchain technology (BT) plays a vital role in creating a platform for adequately managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest information on the blockchain and its application in solving challenging problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic are collected and discussed from the available literature searched through PubMed, Scopus, and Google scholar. In this paper, we propose a blockchain-based platform to combat this pandemic. Furthermore, we have identified and discussed nine significant applications of blockchain in solving the problem arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The severity of COVID-19 was so tremendous that the World Health Organization (WHO) had to declare it as a pandemic within a month of its full-scale expansion. The greatest challenge most governments are suffering from is the lack of a precise mechanism to detect the newly infected cases and predict coronavirus infection risk. So, we need a technology-empowered solution to fight during this COVID-19 crisis. The various features of blockchain technology, such as decentralization, transparency, and immutability, can help control this pandemic by early detection of outbreaks, fast-tracking drug delivery, and protecting user privacy during treatment.

Emerging Technologies to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Abstract: C o vi d 1 9 SARS CoV-2 infection is spreading similar to wildfire across the globe. There have been already more than 2.5 million documented infected cases, causing more than 177 thousand fatalities. The fact is that it took ninetythree days to the first million people, but for the second million, it took only thirteen days to happen. A large part of the globe is under lockdown with despair lingering, and this universe in disarray. We need to look for competent and advanced technological solutions to combat this pandemic (and similar epidemics and pandemics in the future); otherwise, we could be staring at an unmanageable crisis. Surge demands of critical care facilities have broken down the best health-care models in the world and facilities. The best industries have failed in providing even the simple protective suits to their governments. There is a need to rethink why the health-care sector has been so ineffective in treating such an infectious disease. We believe and recommend that the latest emerging technologies be urgently adopted at the global level, and the governments need to reinvest resources in making healthy nations, not powerful nations. Significantly more investment in health care is the need of the day, especially in preventive medicine, community health, and disaster management. The most critical asset in fighting this disease is our frontline doctors and health-care workers. However, unfortunately, our system has failed in saving them from this infection

Medical 4.0 and Its Role in Healthcare During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review

Abstract: Medical 4.0 is now emerging as the fourth medical revolution. It represents the applications of electronically supported Information Technology, microsystem, high level of automation, personalized ...

Significant Applications of Big Data in COVID-19 Pandemic.

Abstract: New cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) are increasing rapidly at astonishing rates globally; more than 1.2 billion people have developed an infection and out of these, around 65,000 have died of this disease, until today. This immediate burst of cases and their health data have created a vital source of information and knowledge. There is an immediate requirement to store such a large amount of data of these cases, using different data storage technologies. These data are used to undertake research and development about the virus, pandemic and measures to fight this virus and its after-effects. Big data is an innovative technology which can digitally store a large amount of data of these patients. It helps to computationally analyse to reveal patterns, trends, associations and differences. It can also help in revealing the insights into the spread and control of this virus. With detailed data capturing capability, big data can be used gainfully to minimise the risk of spreading this virus [1, 2]. Big data technology can store a massive amount of information about these people infected with this COVID-19 virus. It helps in understanding the nature of this virus in detail. The data obtained can further be trained over again for developing future preventive methods. This technology is used to store the data of all types of cases (infected, recovered and expired) affected by COVID-19. This information can be effectively used for case identification and helping to allocate the resources for better protection of public health [3, 4].Several modalities of digital data including patient location, proximity, patient-reported travel, co-morbidity, patient physiology and current symptoms can be digitised and used for generating actionable insights at both community and demography levels. Table 1 provides significant applications of big data in COVID-19 pandemic. Big data provides a massive amount of information to the scientists, health workers, epidemiologists and help them to make informed decision to fight with the COVID-19 virus. These data can be used to track the virus on a global basis continuously and to create innovation in the medical field [5, 6]. It can help to forecast the impact of COVID-19 in a particular area and the whole population. It helps in research and development of new treatment procedure. Big data can also provide possible sources and opportunities for the people and, thus, help to handle the stressful situation. Overall, this technology provides data to undertake analysis of the disease transmission, movement, and health monitoring and prevention system. In the surgical speciality of Orthopaedics, the big data can help in the predictive analysis of Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery, from the available data. Trauma mortality and morbidity mimic the current pandemic, and there may be cross-fertilisation of ideas from it. This technology is helpful in keeping record of the orthopaedic patients, which can influence positive and correct clinical decision-making. It can, therefore, increase the performance by a better understanding of the treatment procedures from the appropriate captured data. Big data is a blessing for conducting the clinical trials, to speed up the treatment process by analysing the patient’s record. * Mohd. Javaid mohdjavaid0786@gmail.com https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=rfyiwvsAAAAJ&hl=en

Significance of health information technology (Hit) in context to covid-19 pandemic: Potential roles and challenges

Abstract: Health information technology (HIT) refers to the concept of applying cloud-based services, internet, connected network, etc. in healthcare. It mainly utilizes electronic health records, informatio...

Framework for Manufacturing in Post-Covid-19 World Order: An Indian Perspective

Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic has created a colossal disruption all over the globe, especially in Europe, the USA, China, India, and many developed economies. The production supply chains have been massively disturbed. It is estimated that a significant number of Fortune 1000 firms have been severely affected by the pandemic. Manufacturing companies operating in and through India are also affected by COVID-19. However, COVID-19 also offers an opportunity to revisit the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing. Traditionally, India’s manufacturing growth has been based mostly on its domestic market. The disruptions due to COVID-19 are likely to offer new models of working and at the same time, opportunities to build capabilities and explore new international markets. The paper gives a perspective on Indian manufacturing involving various stakeholders such as industry associations, professional bodies, academic institutes, and industry to tackle the issue of enhancing manufacturing competitiveness. In a post-COVID-19, India will have to decide a mix of conventional manufacturing facilities, the automated special purpose, and industry 4.0. One perspective is to have an increased level of automation and implementation of Industry 4.0, with localized skills and global aspirations and another view is to have traditional manufacturing facilities that can ramp up its capabilities to satisfy increased demand of products. This paper presents a conceptual framework to assess Indian manufacturing.

3D printing for development of medical equipment amidst coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic—review and advancements

Abstract: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has surfaced as a global pandemic and has created an unprecedented global demand for medical equipment. The shortage of onsite workforce, need for social distancing and less time available for sourcing have further made it difficult for the governments and the medical professionals to combat the pandemic. This study’s prime objective is to review the advancements in the area of 3D printing to develop medical equipment and explore the potential of 3D printing in addressing the shortage of medical equipment mainly the personal protective equipment (PPE) amidst COVID-19 pandemic. 3D printing or additive manufacturing has emerged as a new manufacturing process with tremendous potential to develop complex products in short time with minimal human interventions. The paper summarises 3D printing’s potential to serve the increasing need for medical equipment, mainly personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilator equipment in the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. The minimum human interventions required to carry out production using 3D printing also make the technology an excellent option to deal with the current situation. The recommendations and opinions presented in the paper shall act as a stimulant to develop components very critical for the pandemic and help save precious lives globally.

A Review of the Role of Smart Wireless Medical Sensor Network in COVID-19

Abstract: The new global predicament situation has raised questions on our healthcare systems and its endurance to deliver quality medical services. It is for those tormented with COVID-19 and other patients...

Analyzing COVID-19 pandemic for unequal distribution of tests, identified cases, deaths, and fatality rates in the top 18 countries.

Abstract: Background and aims COVID-19 pandemic has affected various countries differently due to variance in demographics, income level, health infrastructure, government response, control and enforcement, and cultural traits of different populations This study aims to identify significant factors behind the unequal distribution of identified cases and deaths in different countries Our study’s objective is comparative analysis and identification of relations between the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, population characteristics, and government response Methods The top 18 countries worst hit by COVID-19 cases were identified The data metrics, such as the number of cases, deaths, fatality rates, tests, average life expectancy, and population, were collected and consolidated Results Countries with significant percentage of the older population are vulnerable to a high number of deaths due to COVID-19 Developed countries have higher per capita testing, whereas testing is less intensive in developing/underdeveloped countries There is a consensus among health experts that COVID-19 has higher fatality rates for people above 60, however, with further age, this increases exponentially Countries with higher life expectancy are also high-income countries, and the best course of action would be to provide specialized support to self-isolate for people of ages 75 and above Conclusion The behaviour of disease occurring at a large scale and interaction with different populations is studied to understand and differentiate the factors and measures that successfully inhibited the pandemic The study benchmarks different countries based on their performance and efforts against the pandemic and provides some useful insights on the efficiency of their governance and potential to improve & ramp up their programs The economic status and existing healthcare infrastructure as they are the key factors in determining the country’s ability to contain and minimize the losses from this pandemic

Analyzing critical success factors for a successful transition towards circular economy through DANP approach

Abstract: The successful transition towards the circular economy is a requirement of this technological era. The objective of this study is to identify critical success factors behind the successful transition to the circular economy.,A systematic literature review and experts' inputs are used to identify the major critical success factors of a successful transition towards a circular economy. Further, DANP is applied to discover the interrelationships among the critical success factors dimensions by analyzing causal relations between the relevant critical success factors. Additionally, the ranking of significant critical success factors for the successful transition towards the circular economy is determined.,This study has used the DANP methodology to understand the relationships among the five dimensions and the twenty-two critical success factors and identified the key influencing critical success factors through their global weights. Research findings suggest that “vision regard to a circular economy” has the highest weights, followed by “financial sustainability” which is regarded as the most important CSF.,The outcomes of this work may help organizations on issues related to the transition of the linear economy towards circular economy, in understanding the degree of importance of the each critical success factors, based on which the organizations can formulate an effective strategy to systematically emphasize critical success factors as per their importance for the successful transition towards circular economy.,This study tries to explore and analyze critical success factors of the transition from the linear economy to a circular economy. Further, the finding of this study provides deeper insights into academia and mangers that helps to formulate their action plan for moving towards the circular economy.

Robotics applications in covid-19: A review

Abstract: The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in the manufacturing and service sectors being badly hit globally. Since there are no vaccines or any proven medical treatment available, there is an urgent need ...

Analysing governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background and aims COVID-19, which started as an epidemic from China in November 2019, was first reported to WHO in December 2019. It had spread to almost all countries globally by March 2020. The pandemic severely affected health and economy globally, prompting countries to take drastic measures to combat the virus. This study aims to analyze different governments' responses to the pandemic to gain insights on how best to fight the Coronavirus. Methodology Various data analysis operations like clustering and bivariate analysis were carried out using Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, and Matplotlib to clean up, consolidate, and visualize data. Insights were drawn from the analysis conducted. Results We identified that the mortality rate/case fatality rate is directly proportional to the percentage of elderly (people above 65 years of age) for the top thirty countries by cases. Countries in Western Europe showed the highest mortality rates, whereas countries in South Asia and the Middle East showed the lowest mortality rate (controlling for all other variables). Conclusion Lockdowns are effective in curbing the spread of the virus. A higher amount of testing resulted in a lesser spreading of the virus and better control. In most regions, countries that were conducting a large number of tests also seemed to have lower mortality rates.