Technology and Innovation Commons^™

Innovation Challenges In The Air Force Sbir Program: From The Small Businesses' Perspective, Hart J. Holt, Amy M. Cox, Scott Drylie, David S. Long, Alfred E. Thal Jr., Robert D. Fass

Faculty Publications

Every year the United States invests $3.2 billion in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to promote innovation among the nation’s small businesses. Half of this investment is from the DoD. This research considers the challenges faced by small businesses innovating with the DoD, particularly those awarded SBIR contracts with the United States Air Force. The authors surveyed 286 unique small businesses that were previously awarded an Air Force SBIR contract. By asking the survey respondents open-ended questions and categorizing their responses, they pinpoint unaddressed challenges from the small business perspective. By categorizing survey responses through Qualitative Content Analysis, …

Leveraging Propagation Delay For Wormhole Detection In Wireless Networks, Harry May, Travis Atkison

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Detecting and mitigating wormhole attacks in wireless networks remains a critical challenge due to their deceptive nature and potential to compromise network integrity. This paper proposes a novel approach to wormhole detection by leveraging propagation delay analysis between network nodes. Unlike traditional methods that rely on signature-based detection or specialized hardware, our method focuses on analyzing propagation delay timings to identify anomalous behavior indicative of wormhole attacks. The proposed methodology involves collecting propagation delay data in both normal network scenarios and scenarios with inserted malicious wormhole nodes. By comparing these delay timings, our approach aims to differentiate between legitimate network …

How State Universities Are Addressing The Shortage Of Cybersecurity Professionals In The United States, Gary Harris

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Cybersecurity threats have been a serious and growing problem for decades. In addition, a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals has been proliferating for nearly as long. These problems exist in the United States and globally and are well documented in literature. This study examined what state universities are doing to help address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals since higher education institutions are a primary source to the workforce pipeline. It is suggested that the number of cybersecurity professionals entering the workforce is related to the number of available programs. Thus increasing the number of programs will increase the number of …

Designing Cybersecurity Escape Rooms: A Gamified Approach To Undergraduate Learning, Thitima Srivatanakul

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Gamification, including game-based learning (GBL), is a widely recognized pedagogical approach used for imparting and reinforcing cybersecurity knowledge and skills to learners. One innovative form of GBL gaining popularity across various educational levels, from secondary schools to professional development, is escape room-style education. This study is centered on the development and design of escape room activities tailored for teaching cybersecurity concepts, with a particular focus on web and software security, to undergraduate students at York College. The primary objectives of this research are twofold: firstly, to evaluate the effectiveness of educational escape room activities in reinforcing cybersecurity concepts taught in …

Fintech Digital Transformation: Generative Ai, Humanoid Robots, Metaverse, Human-Ai Collaboration, And Industry 5.0, Yuxin Liu, Runyu Wang, Keng Siau

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

This paper discusses the transformative impact of emerging digital technologies on the digital transformation of the financial industry, focusing on integrating Generative AI (GenAI), humanoid robots, and the Metaverse within the framework of Industry 5.0. Industry 5.0 emphasizes a human-centric approach to technology, where human-AI collaboration plays a central role in reshaping financial services. By reviewing both academic research and practical applications, the paper highlights the current advancements in FinTech, particularly in AI technologies and the Metaverse, and their future potential, demonstrating how these innovations are driving growth, efficiency, and resilience in the financial sector. Further, the paper proposes a …

Deep Integration Of Technological Innovation And Industrial Innovation In Modern Industrial System: Inspiration From Global New Generation Lithography Systems, Jiang Yu, Feng Chen, Yue Guo

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Utilizing technological innovation to lead the construction of a modern industrial system is a strategic choice for seizing the opportunities of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation. It is also a necessary step for winning the strategic initiative towards high-level self-reliance and self-improvement. Technological innovation is the intrinsic driving force behind industrial innovation, and industrial innovation is the value embodiment of technological innovation. The deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation is the key to constructing and improving a modern industrial system. Taking the global extreme ultra-violet (EUV) lithography system as an example, based on the …

Empowering Traditional Industries With Digital Intelligence For Transformation And Upgrading, Jiyuan Zang, Huanyong Ji, Qingxue Huang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Traditional industries are the basic support and driving force for the high-quality development of the economy. Digital intelligence is an important lever for traditional industries to achieve the transformation of old and new kinetic energy and the leapfrogging of the global value chain. This study firstly deconstructs the rich connotations of digital intelligence from the perspectives of digitalization, networkization, and intelligentization. Secondly, it analyzes the transformation mechanism and various pathways through which digital intelligence impacts traditional industries. Thirdly, it analyzes the barriers faced by traditional industries in the process of adopting digital intelligence technologies. Finally, this study puts forward four …

Insights On Strategy And Approach For China To Construct A Modern Integrated Circuits Industrial System, Ximing Yin, Beibei Zhang, Tailun Chen, Jiang Yu, Jin Chen

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The integrated circuit (IC) industry is highly complex and systematic, and its key core technology breakthroughs are highly dependent on the support of systematic capabilities. The West especially the United States has accelerated the promotion of the “small-yard, high-fence” strategy, the “New Washington Consensus”, the “de-risking”, and other systematic policies to curb China’s rise. China’s IC industry chain is facing extreme risks such as rupture or blockage. Meanwhile, facing the new mission and requirements of Chinese modernization and new-quality productivity, China needs to accelerate the modernization of the IC industry with new development paradigms, new strategies, and new approaches. Based …

Strategic Study On Leading Construction Of Modern Agricultural System By Technology Innovation, Yan Yan, Xurong Mei, Xiudong Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Technology innovation is the fundamental solution to build a modern agricultural system, and it is also an important support for building the large base, large enterprise, and large industry of modern agriculture and achieving the modernization of material equipment, technology, management, agricultural informatization, and sustainable resource utilization of agriculture. This paper explains the scientific concepts and logical relationships of the agricultural production system, industrial system and management system, which are the main components of a modern agricultural system. It emphasizes that ensuring food security, promoting industrial integration and upgrading, and cultivating leading enterprises are current key tasks. Nevertheless, from the …

Using Gamification To Enhance Mastery Of Network Security Concepts, Kevin Hilliard, Xiaohong Yuan, Kelvin Bryant, Jinsheng Xu, Jinghua Zhang

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Gamification has proven to be effective in engaging and encouraging people to work towards and achieve goals. Many students struggle to focus on schoolwork, due to a lack of interest, lack of understanding, or other factors unique to the student. Applying gamification elements to education can help engage these students in learning their course material and help them excel academically. This study examines the effectiveness of using gamification techniques to enhance the learning experience in college Computer Science courses. A video game application is utilized to review and reinforce cybersecurity concepts that students have already been taught in class. Previous …

Essays On Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Management, Bowen Zhou

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This dissertation comprises three essays that investigate the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business.

Chapter 1 investigates the fundamental issue of how integrating AI within R&D activities influences a firm’s market value. We developed an "AI Index" using patent data and textual analysis. Interestingly, empirical results indicate a negative correlation between AI integration and market value. However, this does not suggest that AI is an unviable avenue for exploration. Further analysis of the boundary conditions reveals that complementary assets are crucial for successful commercialisation, highlighting that while AI adoption is costly, these assets significantly enhance its market value. …

Large-Scale Research Infrastructure Empowers High-Quality Development Of Private Enterprises: Current Situation, Challenges, And Policy Recommendations, Lingling Zhang, Fuqiang Wang, Mingze Zhang, Zexia Li

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Private enterprises have become an important source of innovation in China’s economic development. Large-scale research infrastructure, as a crucial strategic support and innovation element for breaking through key technologies, provides a platform for the innovative development of private enterprises. At present, some large-scale research infrastructures in China, such as the China Spallation Neutron Source and the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, have begun actively exploring mechanisms to serve private enterprises. These efforts have helped a number of private companies overcome critical technological bottlenecks and achieve original innovations. Nevertheless, in the current process of opening up large-scale research infrastructures to private enterprises …

Context-Driven: Logic And Pathway Of Industrial Intelligence To Accelerate Development Of New Quality Productive Forces, Ximing Yin, Yaxin Su, Tailun Chen, Jin Chen, Jiang Yu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The development of new productive forces hinges on industrial intelligence, which is driven by the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and the accelerated construction of a modern industrial system. Industrial intelligence refers to the process of transforming traditional industrial development models and cultivating new pillar industries through the empowerment of intelligent technologies and data elements. It serves as a pivotal engine for promoting new industrialization and developing new productive forces. However, existing research has largely overlooked the critical theoretical and practical issues of how to leverage China’s ultra-large market and its vast contextual advantages to improve the …

Comparative Analysis And Insights Into R&D Mode Of Top Artificial Intelligence Companies In China And The Us, Xiyi Yang, Jia Jia, Xiaoyu Zhou, Shouyang Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently one of the most prominent fields in the technology industry, with China and the US being two global centers for AI research and development. However, the two countries differ in their development levels of the AI industry. In particular, the emergence of ChatGPT in 2022 has sparked extensive discussions regarding the capabilities and competitiveness of Chinese AI companies. This study analyzes over 120 000 AI invention patents approved in the past five years in both China and the US. Firstly, it constructs a multidimensional index based on AI patent features to identify the top 10 …

Development Of Cyber Security Platform For Experiential Learning, Abhishek Vaish, Ravindra Kumar, Samo Bobek, Simona Sternad

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The cyber security education market has grown-up exponentially, with a CAGR of 13.9 % as reported by Data Intelo. The report published by the World Economic Fo- rum 2023 indicates a shortfall of 2.27 million cyber security experts in 2021 across different roles and hence manifest that Skill-based cyber security education is the need of the hour. Cybersecurity as a field has evolved as a multi-discipline, multi-stakeholder and multi-role discipline. Therefore, the need to address formal education with an outcome-based philosophy is imperative to address for a wider audience with varied past training in their formal education. With the Internet …

Evaluating The Effect Of Domain-Specific Large Language Models On Question And Response, Phillip D. Crippen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Large Language Models have emerged to great fanfare in the Information Technology market. Business and Information Technology leaders are currently exploring ways to apply these models to assist their organizations in executing business processes and generating innovation. Software vendors, consultants, and academics promote various approaches to making Large Language Models work effectively for business. However, little academic literature is available today that quantifies the degree of improvement possible with these domain-specific approaches over the standard capabilities of generalized Large Language Models.

The study seeks to quantify the benefits of one approach, Retrieval Augmented Generation. The study uses a collection of …

Experimental Methods In Predicting Market Drift And Other Portfolio Optimization Factors Using Graph Theory, Perry Harrison Zhang

Computer Science Senior Theses

No abstract provided.

An Alternative Approach To Data Carving Portable Document Format (Pdf) Files, Kevin Hughes, Michael Black

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Traditional data carving relies on the successful identification of headers and trailers, unique hexadecimal signatures which are exclusive to specific file types. This can present a challenge for digital forensics examiners when pitted against modern anti-forensics techniques. The interest of this study is file signature obfuscation, a technique which alters headers and trailers. This research will focus on the development of a new, proof-of-concept algorithm that analyzes content in segments based on unique elements found within the body of a file. The file type being targeted is the Portable Document Format (PDF) and this research is built upon previously successful …

Digital Transformation: Two Sides Of A Coin, Tze K Koh

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

It is of paramount importance to examine the intersection of digital transformation and sustainability. At the same time, there is a growing imbalance between digitalisation within the workforce and the pace at which sustainability awareness is picking up. Addressing this gap is crucial.

Crisis Management: Unveiling Information And Communication Technologies’ Revamped Role Through The Lens Of Sub-Saharan African Countries During Covid-19, Ruthbetha Kateule, Egidius Kamanyi, Mahadia Tunga

The African Journal of Information Systems

The management of COVID-19 pandemic has revealed inefficiencies in coordinating global response, particularly in African countries. Therefore, creating an urgent need to examine the literature on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in crisis management to appreciate its contextual role. Employing a systematic review, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), this paper critically assessed the extent of the use of ICT in crisis management in Africa’s response to COVID-19 to reconstruct its resilience against future crises. Findings indicate that while countries with limited ICT infrastructure faced considerable challenges in utilizing ICT solutions in COVID-19 management, countries …

Examining Outcomes Of Privacy Risk And Brand Trust On The Adoption Of Consumer Smart Devices, Marianne C. Loes

Graduate Theses and Dissertations (2019 - present)

With more connected devices on earth than there are people, Internet of Things (IoT) is arguably just as innovative as the original introduction of the Internet. Though much of the research on technology acceptance and adoption has been conducted in organizational settings, the consumer use of IoT technologies, such as smart devices, is becoming a fertile field of research. The merger of these research streams is especially relevant from a societal perspective as smart devices become more embedded in consumer’s daily lives, particularly with the introduction of the “meta verse.” While original technology acceptance research is limited to two system-specific …

Strategic Pattern And Optimization Of China's Eco-Regions During Fifteenth Five-Year Plan Period, Kan Zhou, Jie Fan, Daojing Zhou, Zhedong Qian, Hu Yu, Hanchu Liu, Jian Zhang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Since the implementation of the major function oriented zoning, the ecological space of key ecological functional areas has continuously expanded, with a significant increase in vegetation coverage. Concurrently, there has been a dual change in population dynamics, characterized by a decrease in total population and an increase in the urban population. Furthermore, significant achievements have been made in economic and social development, and there has been a steady improvement in the functions of ecological security barriers, contributing to an alleviation of tension in human-environment relationships. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, it is imperative to adhere to the functional orientation …

Editorials For Special Topic "Artificial Intelligence And Future Society"

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.

Social Order In Age Of Artificial Intelligence, Yongnian Zheng

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

While the rapid development of artificial intelligence is empowering society, it is also posing serious threats to the continuation of the traditional social order. The "de-intellectualization" function of AI has given rise to the phenomenon of "artificial ignorance", referring to the self-inflicted intellectual harm caused by the uncontrolled and excessive misuse of AI-related tools, thus causing a profound impact on the social order. The technical structural characteristics and governance structural characteristics of AI contributed to the emergence of the phenomenon of "artificial ignorance". The technical structural characteristics of AI can be summarized as highly concentrated capabilities, highly centralized control, highly …

Impact Analysis Of Artificial Intelligence Technology On Employment And Income In China, Yan Lu, Lincui Gui

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

With the continuous development of artificial intelligence technology, employment and income in China will undergo some new changes. It is necessary to explore the impact of artificial intelligence technology on employment and income distribution. The study finds that in terms of employment, the impact of artificial intelligence includes redefining the number and nature of jobs, affecting work patterns and work skills, and possibly triggering structural imbalances between supply and demand in the labor market, leading to employment inequality, increasing employment risks. In term of income distribution, artificial intelligence technology has a heterogeneous impact on the initial distribution of different fields, …

Open Governance And Innovation Directions Regulation: Research On Institutional Mechanisms For Promoting Development Of Artificial General Intelligence, Yuhao Jiang, Xinyi Zhang, Mingjie Dai

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

In the field of artificial intelligence development, there is still a certain gap between China and the United States. The uncertain future of artificial general intelligence (AGI) decides that China should not only implement the "catch-up" strategy. Artificial intelligence is not a ‘linear innovation' development path, but there is overlap between basic research, applied research, and industrial transformation. This feature of innovation shows that diversified exploration can be realized based on tracking of international frontiers, breakthrough of basic research, and satisfaction of diverse application needs. China needs to adhere to the promotion of open governance, and regulate innovation directions of …

Research On Data Security And International Governance Cooperation Framework In Era Of Artificial Intelligence, Yuanyuan Wei

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

This study explores the international cooperation framework for data security governance and its implementation pathways from a global governance perspective. First, the study defines the concepts of data security and governance, emphasizing that the core objective of data governance is to ensure the secure flow and effective utilization of data. Second, it analyzes the current fragmentation of the global data governance system, revealing its development trends and challenges under the influence of geopolitics, particularly the tensions and collaborations in key areas such as cross-border data flows. Based on this analysis, the study proposes the concept of the "Embedded Digital Community …

Study On Constraints And Policy Responses For Production And Circulation Of Ai Training Data In China, Tao Lin

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The quantity and quality of training data are critical to the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models. However, in China, the production of training data is hindered by issues such as insufficient quantity, low quality, and fragmented distribution, compounded by limitations stemming from commercial ecosystems, regulatory frameworks, and restricted development and utilization of public data. To address these challenges, this study proposes several policy recommendations, including incentivizing research institutions to generate open-source datasets, fostering AI application scenarios, adopting a "loose-in, focus-out" regulatory approach, introducing intellectual property exemption provisions, refining personal information protection guidelines, and expediting the establishment of a unified …

Venture Capital And Its Role In Facilitating Better Development In China's Artificial Intelligence Industry, Randong Yuan

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The venture capital (VC) industry plays a crucial role in advancing the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. As a key bridge between technological innovation and industrialization, VC not only provides financial support to AI startups but also empowers them in strategic planning, technological research and development, and market expansion. However, China's VC industry currently faces several challenges in supporting AI development, including an imbalance in the roles of state-owned and private capital, a short-term investment mindset, and the cyclical phenomenon of "herding" and abrupt market exits. These issues hinder the growth trajectories of Chinese AI enterprises and constrain …

New System For Mobilizing Resources Nationwide To Promote Leapfrog Development Of Innovation Ecosystem Of Artificial Intelligence Enterprises: Mechanisms, Problems And Strategies, Yang Mei, Hao Niu, Han Jiang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Facing the unpredictable new features of top-down AI technological innovation and the new requirements on functions, this study proposes to re-examine the technological innovation of AI at the enterprise level from the perspective of the "a new system for mobilizing the resources nationwide" and with the enterprise innovation ecosystem as the carrier. On the basis of explaining the elements and operation logic of the new system at the enterprise level, compared to the "implicit national system" of the US, this study preliminarily compares the new system of AI in China and that in the US. It is proposed that the …