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This paper aims to present the edge scattering dominant circuit modeling. The effect of crosstalk on gate oxide reliability (GOR), along with the mitigation using shielding technique is further studied.

An equivalent distributed Resistance Inductance Capacitance circuit of capacitively coupled interconnects of multilayer graphene nanoribbon (MLGNR) has been considered for T Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (TSPICE) simulations under functional and dynamic switching conditions. Complementary metal oxide semiconductor driver transistors are modeled by high performance predictive technology model that drive the distributed segment with a capacitive load of 0.001 fF, V_DD and clock frequency as 0.7 V and 0.2 GHz, respectively, at 14 nm technology node.

The results reveal that the crosstalk induced delay and noise area are dominated by the overall mean free path (MFP) (i.e. including the effect of edge roughness induced scattering), in contrary to, acoustic and optical scattering limited MFP with the temperature, width and length variations. Further, GOR, estimated in terms of average failure rate (AFR), shows that the shielding technique is an effective method to minimize the relative GOR failure rate by, 0.93e-7 and 0.7e-7, in comparison to the non-shielded case with variations in interconnect’s length and width, respectively.

Considering realistic circuit modeling for MLGNR interconnects by incorporating the edge roughness induced scattering mechanism, the outcomes exhibit more penalty in terms of crosstalk induced noise area and delay. The shielding technique is found to be an effective mitigating technique for minimizing AFR in coupled MLGNR interconnects.

This research aims to explore the factors that affect the adoption of Web 2.0 among knowledge workers. The research specifically investigated the role of factors related to both knowledge seeking and knowledge sharing, in the context of Web 2.0 use by health care professionals.

For this research, a cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The data were analyzed using the partial least square-structural equation modeling.

The results confirmed that the intention to adopt Web 2.0 depends upon both the knowledge-seeking and the knowledge-sharing attitudes. However, between the two, it is knowledge-sharing factors that are more important. Health care professionals tend to share knowledge driven by intrinsic motivators rather than by extrinsic motivators. On the other hand, knowledge-seeking attitude was determined by usefulness of knowledge and was not affected by the effort involved.

All the respondents were health care professionals from India, and convenience sampling was used to reach them. This may limit the generalizability of the findings.

This research provides useful insights on implementing Web 2.0-based knowledge management systems, specifically for health care professionals. Particularly, it emphasizes the need to focus on reinforcing intrinsic motivators like self-efficacy and the joy of sharing.

It is perhaps the first study that integrates the factors related to knowledge sharing and seeking in a single theoretical model, thereby presents and tests a more realistic model of knowledge management.

This research aims to uncover how the adoption process of a mobile payment solution unfolds in its local use. We examined micro-enterprises’ adoption of UPI-based payment system in India.

We employed an ethnographic approach to study the micro-entrepreneurs’ daily practice and adopted a relational ontology to conduct an “in-practice” enquiry of the UPI payment adoption process.

Applying the practice perspective of Technology Affordances and Constraints Theory, we found that UPI adoption was shaped through a dynamic interplay of emerging affordances and constraints. New features, such as All-in-one QR, enabled actions like cross-platform money transfer but also introduced challenges like fraud. Advancements in the technology addressed previous challenges but also created new hurdles. This cycle of evolving affordances and constraints within the contextual use of UPI payment technology shaped its adoption process.

The findings contribute to the existing body of mobile payment literature by elucidating the role of localized and ongoing enactment of affordances and constraints. Unlike existing adoption theories, using relational concepts of affordances and constraints revealed how the integration of mobile payment into practice leads to emergent use patterns and widespread adoption.

We emphasize the need for solutions that address localized challenges and contextual needs. The study advises policymakers to consider technology’s benefits and limitations in interventions.

The study offers a unique view on mobile payment adoption, highlighting the role of technological materiality and temporality. It reveals how the changing materiality of technology shapes the adoption process through localized affordances and constraints.

The purpose of this paper is to estimate the multicomponent reliability by assuming the unit-Gompertz (UG) distribution. Both stress and strength are assumed to have an UG distribution with common scale parameter.

The reliability of a multicomponent stress–strength system is obtained by the maximum likelihood (MLE) and Bayesian method of estimation. Bayes estimates of system reliability are obtained by using Lindley’s approximation and Metropolis–Hastings (M–H) algorithm methods when all the parameters are unknown. The highest posterior density credible interval is obtained by using M–H algorithm method. Besides, uniformly minimum variance unbiased estimator and exact Bayes estimates of system reliability have been obtained when the common scale parameter is known and the results are compared for both small and large samples.

Based on the simulation results, the authors observe that Bayes method provides better estimation results as compared to MLE. Proposed asymptotic and HPD intervals show satisfactory coverage probabilities. However, average length of HPD intervals tends to remain shorter than the corresponding asymptotic interval. Overall the authors have observed that better estimates of the reliability may be achieved when the common scale parameter is known.

Most of the lifetime distributions used in reliability analysis, such as exponential, Lindley, gamma, lognormal, Weibull and Chen, only exhibit constant, monotonically increasing, decreasing and bathtub-shaped hazard rates. However, in many applications in reliability and survival analysis, the most realistic hazard rates are upside-down bathtub and bathtub-shaped, which are found in the unit-Gompertz distribution. Furthermore, when reliability is measured as percentage or ratio, it is important to have models defined on the unit interval in order to have plausible results. Therefore, the authors have studied the multicomponent stress–strength reliability under the unit-Gompertz distribution by comparing the MLEs, Bayes estimators and UMVUEs.

The purpose of this article is to derive inference for multicomponent reliability where stress-strength variables follow unit generalized Rayleigh (GR) distributions with common scale parameter.

The authors derive inference for the unknown parametric function using classical and Bayesian approaches. In sequel, (weighted) least square (LS) and maximum product of spacing methods are used to estimate the reliability. Bootstrapping is also considered for this purpose. Bayesian inference is derived under gamma prior distributions. In consequence credible intervals are constructed. For the known common scale, unbiased estimator is obtained and is compared with the corresponding exact Bayes estimate.

Different point and interval estimators of the reliability are examined using Monte Carlo simulations for different sample sizes. In summary, the authors observe that Bayes estimators obtained using gamma prior distributions perform well compared to the other studied estimators. The average length (AL) of highest posterior density (HPD) interval remains shorter than other proposed intervals. Further coverage probabilities of all the intervals are reasonably satisfactory. A data analysis is also presented in support of studied estimation methods. It is noted that proposed methods work good for the considered estimation problem.

In the literature various probability distributions which are often analyzed in life test studies are mostly unbounded in nature, that is, their support of positive probabilities lie in infinite interval. This class of distributions includes generalized exponential, Burr family, gamma, lognormal and Weibull models, among others. In many situations the authors need to analyze data which lie in bounded interval like average height of individual, survival time from a disease, income per-capita etc. Thus use of probability models with support on finite intervals becomes inevitable. The authors have investigated stress-strength reliability based on unit GR distribution. Useful comments are obtained based on the numerical study.

This paper aims to propose to study the control of tube parameters in terms of diameter, separation between adjacent tubes and length, on delay and power dissipation in single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) bundle interconnect for VLSI circuits.

The paper considers a distributed-RLC model of interconnect. A CMOS-inverter driving a distributed-RLC model of interconnect with load of 1 pF. A 0.1 GHz pulse of 2 ns rise time provides input to the CMOS-inverter. For SPICE simulation, predictive technology model (PTM) is used for the CMOS-driver. The performance of this setup is studied by SPICE simulation in 22 nm technology node. The results are compared with those of currently used copper interconnect.

SPICE simulation results reveal that delay increases with increase in separation between tubes and diameter whereas the reverse is true for power dissipation. The authors also find that SWCNT bundle interconnects are of lower delay than copper interconnect at various lengths and higher power dissipation due to dominance of larger capacitance of tube bundle.

The investigations show that tube parameters can control delay and this can also be utilized to decrease power dissipation in SWCNT bundle interconnects for VLSI applications.

The purpose of the paper is to highlight the area on how can we bridge the skills gap in post-coronavirus Britain through role-relevant qualifications.

The paper draws on the author’s personal observations and opinions learned through experience in the field.

The paper explores a number of potential solutions to the skills gap, including post-pandemic digital transformation creating a bigger rift between supply and demand; addressing the digital skills vacuum, which intensifies the war on talent; upskilling; and plugging the skills gap with industry-focused education and training.

The paper offers original insight based on the author’s unique perspective.

This paper aims to introduce the concept of open-source hardware to the library professionals and gives a brief of the outlook of its current and potential application in libraries

The paper is based on a literature review.

Open source already aids libraries and has great potential but is hobbled by its intrinsically technical appeal.

The paper makes first observation towards the concept of open-source hardware with a slant towards librarianship.

Adopting and implementing robotic technology applications in the library is a significant technological up-gradation today. The purpose of this study was to evaluate selected literature focused mainly on robotics technology applications in the field of libraries and to assess the online social attention to research publications.

The study employed Scientometric and altmetric tools to evaluate the research publications. The bibliographic data of research publications were downloaded from Scopus database and scrutinized one by one and 71 articles were selected which mainly focused on robotic technology in libraries. Altmetric data were collected from the Dimensions.ai database. The analysis was performed using MS Excel, Tableau, Biblioshiny, VOSviewer and SPSS software.

Research on robotic technology in the field of libraries has been experiencing a gradual increase, marked by an annual growth rate of 12.93%. The United States has prominently led the way as the most active participant and collaborator in this advancement. Among the various journals, Library Hi Tech has notably stood out as a significant contributor to this field. However, the research articles have garnered limited social attention and impact. Furthermore, the patterns of authorship collaboration have demonstrated relatively modest levels within the field, and a weak correlation has been observed between the social attention received and the Scopus citation metrics of the publications.

The research needs to be disseminated more through various social media platforms to increase its visibility. Sharing research information through social media can bridge the gap between academia and society. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable reference for researchers and policymakers.

This study presents a Scientometric analysis of the selected published literature on robotics technology applications in the field of libraries, highlighting the progress and development of worldwide research in this area.

The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive analysis of the current status and development of the digital journalism field from 1987 to 2021 using the Dimensions database.

Using the Dimensions.ai database, 1734 articles were identified through search strategies which were published from 1987 to 2021. The downloaded results were analysed using specific parameters with the help of bibliometric and science mapping tools: Biblioshiny, VOSviewer and CiteSpace. The key contributions of the present comprehensive bibliometric study of the digital journalism field can be seen in terms of the following aspects: (1) Publication analysis from the perspectives of publication growth, key journals, contributing authors, institutions and countries done through Biblioshiny package. (2) Citation network analysis from the perspective of co-citation structure of papers, authors, countries and institutions done through VOSviewer. (3) Timeline analysis and keywords burst detection to identify hotspots and research trends in digital journalism with the help of CiteSpace.

The first paper with the keyword digital journalism was published in the year 1989. From 2011 onwards, there has been growth in digital journalism literature. The most popular journal in digital journalism studies is Digital Journalism, Journalism, Journalism Practice, Journalism Studies. Lewis, S.C. has contributed the most number of papers in digital journalism. Further, authors from the countries the USA, Spain, Brazil and UK have contributed immensely. The citation network of authors, institutions and countries contributing to digital journalism studies has also been explored in the study. Through burst analysis, hot topics in digital journalism were identified.

The paper provides a complete overview of the growth of digital journalism literature published from 1987 to 2021. The originality of this work lies in the triangulation of Biblioshiny, VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to present various aspects of bibliometric study. Findings of the study can help the researchers to identify areas as well as journals, authors, institutions working actively in the field of digital journalism.