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Open Access November 29, 2022

The Application of Machine Learning in the Corona Era, With an Emphasis on Economic Concepts and Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract The aim of this article is to examine the impacts of Coronavirus Disease -19 (Covid-19) vaccines on economic condition and sustainable development goals. In other words, we are going to study the economic condition during Covid19. We have studied the economic costs of pandemic, benefits in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), public finances and employment, investment on vaccines around the [...] Read more.
The aim of this article is to examine the impacts of Coronavirus Disease -19 (Covid-19) vaccines on economic condition and sustainable development goals. In other words, we are going to study the economic condition during Covid19. We have studied the economic costs of pandemic, benefits in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), public finances and employment, investment on vaccines around the world, progress and totally the economic impacts of vaccines and the impacts of emerging markets (EM) on achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), including no poverty, good health and well-being, zero hunger, reduced inequality etc. The importance of emerging economies in reducing the harmful effects of the Corona has also been noted. We have tried to do experimental results and forecast daily new death cases from Feb-2020 to Aug-2021 in Iran using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Beetle Antennae Search (BAS) algorithm as a case study with econometric models and regression analysis. The findings show that Covid19 has had devastating economic and health effects on the world, and the vaccine can be very helpful in eliminating these effects specially in long-term. We observed that there is inequality in the distribution of Corona vaccines in rich countries compared to poor which EM can decrease the gap between them. The results show that both models (i.e., Artificial intelligence (AI) and econometric models) almost have the same results but AI optimization models can robust the model and prediction. The main contribution of this article is that we have surveyed the impacts of vaccination from socio-economic viewpoint not just report some facts and truth. We have surveyed the impacts of vaccines on sustainable development goals and the role of EM in achieving SDGs. In addition to using the theoretical framework, we have also used quantitative and empirical results that have rarely been seen in other articles.
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Open Access October 06, 2025

The symbolism and cultural significance of “Tuei” beverage among the Fantes in Ghana

Abstract Background: Traditional foods, once carriers of cultural identity and heritage, are being quietly replaced as globalization and modern ideals redefine the choices of younger generations. This ethnographic study investigated the cultural meaning and symbolism of Tuei, an indigenous maize-based beverage, among the Fante people in the Central Region of Ghana. The study aimed to document how Tuei is rooted in Fante social and ceremonial life, exploring its role as a symbol of identity, continuity, and tradition. Methods: A qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews were done with 7 participants involving one cultural expert, three elders, and three local producers. Results: The findings revealed that Tuei has a significant role in rites of passage such as marriages, funerals, and naming ceremonies, where it functions as a marker of status and social cohesion. It was daily used as a gesture of hospitality and symbol of community unity. Additionally, the study found that the nutritional benefits of Tuei was rich in essential nutrients from maize, which contribute to energy provision and digestion. Some participants also reported its traditional use in promoting digestive health and general well-being. Again, Tuei was influenced by modernization which has reduced its consumption among younger generations and elite groups. Conclusions: The study concluded with recommendations to strengthen these preservation efforts through educational initiatives, the integration of Tuei [...] Read more.
Background: Traditional foods, once carriers of cultural identity and heritage, are being quietly replaced as globalization and modern ideals redefine the choices of younger generations. This ethnographic study investigated the cultural meaning and symbolism of Tuei, an indigenous maize-based beverage, among the Fante people in the Central Region of Ghana. The study aimed to document how Tuei is rooted in Fante social and ceremonial life, exploring its role as a symbol of identity, continuity, and tradition. Methods: A qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews were done with 7 participants involving one cultural expert, three elders, and three local producers. Results: The findings revealed that Tuei has a significant role in rites of passage such as marriages, funerals, and naming ceremonies, where it functions as a marker of status and social cohesion. It was daily used as a gesture of hospitality and symbol of community unity. Additionally, the study found that the nutritional benefits of Tuei was rich in essential nutrients from maize, which contribute to energy provision and digestion. Some participants also reported its traditional use in promoting digestive health and general well-being. Again, Tuei was influenced by modernization which has reduced its consumption among younger generations and elite groups. Conclusions: The study concluded with recommendations to strengthen these preservation efforts through educational initiatives, the integration of Tuei into cultural festivals, and ongoing community engagement to ensure the continuity of this cultural practice.
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Open Access February 15, 2024

Stock Closing Price and Trend Prediction with LSTM-RNN

Abstract The stock market is very volatile and hard to predict accurately due to the uncertainties affecting stock prices. However, investors and stock traders can only benefit from such models by making informed decisions about buying, holding, or investing in stocks. Also, financial institutions can use such models to manage risk and optimize their customers' investment portfolios. In this paper, we use [...] Read more.
The stock market is very volatile and hard to predict accurately due to the uncertainties affecting stock prices. However, investors and stock traders can only benefit from such models by making informed decisions about buying, holding, or investing in stocks. Also, financial institutions can use such models to manage risk and optimize their customers' investment portfolios. In this paper, we use the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM-RNN) Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) to predict the daily closing price of the Amazon Inc. stock (ticker symbol: AMZN). We study the influence of various hyperparameters in the model to see what factors the predictive power of the model. The root mean squared error (RMSE) on the training was 2.51 with a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 1.84%.
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Open Access November 24, 2022

Bridging Traditional ETL Pipelines with AI Enhanced Data Workflows: Foundations of Intelligent Automation in Data Engineering

Abstract Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are having an increasingly transformative impact on all industries and are already used in many mission-critical use cases in production, bringing considerable value. Data engineering, which combines ETL pipelines with other workflows managing data and machine learning operations, is also significantly impacted. The Intelligent Data [...] Read more.
Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are having an increasingly transformative impact on all industries and are already used in many mission-critical use cases in production, bringing considerable value. Data engineering, which combines ETL pipelines with other workflows managing data and machine learning operations, is also significantly impacted. The Intelligent Data Engineering and Automation framework offers the groundwork for intelligent automation processes. However, ML/AI are not the only disruptive forces; new Big Data technologies inspired by Web2.0 companies are also reshaping the Internet. Companies having the largest Big Data footprints not only provide applications with a Big Data operational model but also source their competitive advantage from data in the form of AI services and, consequently, impact the cost/performance equilibrium of ETL pipelines. All these technologies and reasons help explain why the traditional ETL pipeline design should adapt to current and emerging technologies and may be enhanced through artificial intelligence.
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Open Access December 24, 2022

Cloud Native ETL Pipelines for Real Time Claims Processing in Large Scale Insurers

Abstract Cloud native ETL pipelines support the extract and transform phases of real time claims processing in large scale insurers. The cloud native approach offers dramatic improvements in scalability, reliability, resiliency and agility as well as seamless integration with the diverse set of data sources, destinations and technologies characteristic of large scale insurers. The ETL process extracts data [...] Read more.
Cloud native ETL pipelines support the extract and transform phases of real time claims processing in large scale insurers. The cloud native approach offers dramatic improvements in scalability, reliability, resiliency and agility as well as seamless integration with the diverse set of data sources, destinations and technologies characteristic of large scale insurers. The ETL process extracts data from source systems such as core transaction, fraud, customer and accounting processes, transforms the data to create a usable format for analytics and other applications, and loads the resulting tables into business intelligence or data lake systems for subsequent storage and analysis. By addressing these two phases of the overall ETL process, cloud native ETL pipelines can provide timely, reliable and consistent data to data scientists, actuaries, underwriters and other analysts. Real time processing represents a key priority within the overall claims process: faster, more accurate claim approvals reduce insurer costs, improve customer service and enhance premium pricing. As a result, a variety of claims related use cases are moving from batch to real time.
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Open Access December 21, 2021

Optimizing Data Warehousing for Large Scale Policy Management Using Advanced ETL Frameworks

Abstract Data warehousing is a technique for collecting, managing, and presenting data to help people analyze and use that data effectively. It involves a large database designed to support management-level staff by providing all the relevant historical data for analysis. This chapter begins with a definition of data warehousing, followed by an overview of large-scale policy management to highlight the [...] Read more.
Data warehousing is a technique for collecting, managing, and presenting data to help people analyze and use that data effectively. It involves a large database designed to support management-level staff by providing all the relevant historical data for analysis. This chapter begins with a definition of data warehousing, followed by an overview of large-scale policy management to highlight the need for data warehousing. Next, an overview of an ETL framework is presented, along with a discussion of advanced ETL techniques. The chapter concludes with an outline of performance optimization techniques for data warehousing. Data warehousing is considered a key enabler for efficient reporting and analysis, with implementation choices ranging from cost-effective desktop systems to large-scale, mission-critical data marts and warehouses containing petabytes of data. Extract, transform, and load (ETL) systems remain one of the largest cost and effort areas within data warehouse development projects, requiring significant planning and resources to build, manage, and monitor the flow of data from source systems into the data warehouse. The technology and techniques used for ETL can greatly influence the success or failure of a data warehouse. Complex business requirements for data cleansing, loading, transformation, and integration have intensified, while operational plans for real-time and near-real-time reporting add additional challenges. Parallel loading mechanisms, incremental data loading, and runtime update and insert strategies not only improve ETL performance but also optimize data warehousing performance, particularly for large-scale policy management.
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