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Author(s):
Allen H. Exner.
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From the Editor
Abstract
For our premier issue of our International Journal of Applied Technology and Leadership we are fortunate to have a diverse collection of articles that typify the kind of quality and content we will strive to provide in this journal. The first article for this issue is “Time Factors in Risk Management Decisions”, co-authored by Paul Cheney and our own Dr. Ian McAndrew. This insightful article delves into the risks brought on by the world-wide pandemic and addresses the consequences and the “vulnerability created by the rapid shift of society to working from home”.
Our next article, by Dr. Jaflah Hassan Al-Ammary, and Dr. Saleh. “Assessing the Readiness for Cloud Computing in Higher Education Institutions in the Kingdom Of Bahrain: Towards an Education Cloud Computing Strategy“, provides an in depth look at nine universities in Bahrain and how adopting cloud computing is building the digital educational environment and offering students new learning choices.
The article by Francis Amagoh & Przemyslaw Stach on the “Attitudes of Undergraduate Students in Poland and Kazakhstan toward Clinical Trials: A Comparative Study” undertakes an examination of the university student attitudes toward clinical trials in Pakistan and Kazakhstan over a span of fifty years.
Next we examine the “Human Factors Considerations in Satellite Operations Human-Computer Interaction Technologies: A Review of Current Applications and Theory. This paper by David G. Heinrich, Ian McAndrew, and Jeremy Pretty analyzes, “current literature on automation, autonomy, complacency, shift work, and shift patterns in the remote operations aerospace sector” and the impact that lessons learned could have in mitigating human error in remote operations.
We conclude or first issue with a study ‘to determine the potential for impairment when employees in safety-sensitive functions’ in Workplace Safety Implications Associated with Cannabidiol (CBD) in the Workplace by Drew Hinton and Tyler Asher. This is the first in series of papers dealing with the increasing use of cannabidiol (CBD) products.
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Author(s):
Paul Cheney , Ian McAndrew.
Page No : 1-7
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Time Factors in Risk Management Decisions
Abstract
Coronavirus has been a driving force of cyber-attacks, by virtue of phishing attacks. The new work pattern of working from home and uncertainty has increased risks. However, like the effects of COVID-19, the risks and vulnerability created by the rapid shift of society to working from home out of necessity has created unparalleled risks. The rapid move to working from home does not have a commiserate level of protection on the home or the business side of the network. Research in cell phones, home electronics and vulnerabilities of all types of computers, have combined to create a perfect storm of long-term damage and access to corporate and home networks alike. This paper will demonstrate that additional factors should be taken into account at the core risk decision making process as well as how risk methodologies are used.
Index Terms— Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure, Failure Modes, Effect Analysis, Detection, Monitoring
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Author(s):
Francis Amagoh, Przemysław Stach.
Page No : 1-17
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Attitudes of Undergraduate Students in Poland and Kazakhstan toward Clinical Trials: A Comparative Study
Abstract
Clinical trials sometimes fail due to insufficient number of study participants. It is therefore, important to understand the potential barriers to recruitment of study subjects. Consequently, this study explored the similarities and differences in attitudes of university undergraduate students in Poland and Kazakhstan toward participating clinical research. The study involved a total of 337 participants (consisting of 175 students in Poland and 162 students in Kazakhstan) who completed the survey questionnaires to indicate their attitudes, perceptions, and motivations about participating in clinical trials. The questionnaire items were classified under six domains: Knowledge and experience; Beliefs; Feelings or emotions; Motivations; Concerns; and Demographic information. Results of the study identified 9 items within the domains of “Beliefs”, “Feelings”, and “Motivations” with similar responses among the two sampled groups. Additionally, there were 9 items within the domains of “Beliefs”, “Motivations”, and “Concerns” with significant differences in attitudes and perceptions between the two sampled groups. Lack of adequate public information campaigns has led to misconceptions about the clinical trials process. Efforts should be made through public information campaigns to educate the public about the benefits of participating in clinical research. Since university undergraduate students are future opinion leaders, improving their attitudes toward clinical trials would be critical in this process.
Keywords
clinical trials, attitudes, motivations, knowledge, recruitment, cross-cultural research
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Author(s):
David G. Heinrich, Ian McAndrew, Jeremy Pretty.
Page No : 1-24
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Human Factors Considerations in Satellite Operations Human-Computer Interaction Technologies: A Review of Current Applications and Theory
Abstract
Satellite operations are a subset of remote operations that draw similarities with remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. Increased research into boredom, complacency, habituation, and vigilance as they relate to satellite operations is required due to a lack of prevalence in the literature. Circadian rhythms, crew resource management, and shift work dynamics may exacerbate complacency-driven automation bias and social loafing errors in satellite operations. This overview of theory and applications aims to specifically focus on satellite operations literature within human factors research to identify areas requiring an expansion of knowledge. The human-in-the-loop commonality enables human factors lessons to be passed to satellite operations from unrelated sectors to mitigate catastrophic human error potentially. As such, this literature review details the need for increased research in satellite operations human factors.
KEYWORDS
Complacency, Human-in-the-Loop, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Satellite Operations, Shift Work
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Author(s):
Drew Hinton, Tyler Asher.
Page No : 1-27
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Workplace Safety Implications Associated with Cannabidiol (CBD) in the Workplace
Abstract
This paper evaluates the perceived workplace safety implications and negative impacts associated with the use and/or consumption of cannabidiol- (CBD) products containing up to 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While cannabidiol has been around for decades, it has recently increased in popularity due to the various claims of health and wellness benefits by CBD manufacturers and distributors. However, due to a lack of federal regulations pertaining to over-the-counter (OTC) CBD products, many workers in the United States are unsure as to what may be involved with CBD products, particular while at work. This article reviews various workplace issues associated with CBD use and/or consumption, the perception of worst-case scenarios, and the overall understanding of CBD’s chemical properties and characteristics. Based on the data, many people have mixed feelings and levels of understanding when it comes to CBD in the workplace – some saying that it’s completely safe to use, whereas others feel that employers should be more conservative and implement restrictions. This paper will differentiate between what is perceived by the surveyed population versus what actually occurs when a person uses and/or consumes CBD-related products.
Index Terms— Cannabidiol, CBD, Workplace Safety
