Big data analytics

The development of new technologies has confronted the entire domain of science and industry with issues of big data's scalability as well as its integration with the purpose of forecasting analytics in its life cycle. In predictive analytics, the forecast of near-future and recent past - or in other words, the now-casting - is the continuous study of real-time events and constantly updated where it considers eventuality. So, it is necessary to consider the highly data-driven technologies and to use new methods of analysis, like machine learning and visualization tools, with the ability of interaction and connection to different data resources with varieties of data regarding the type of big data aimed at reducing the risks of policy-making institution’s investment in the field of IT. The main scientific contribution of this article is presenting a new approach of policy-making for the now-casting of economic indicators in order to improve the performance of forecasting through the combination of deep nets and deep learning methods in the data and features representation. In this regard, a net under the title of P-V-L Deep: Predictive Variational Auto Encoders - Long Short-term Memory Deep Neural Network was designed in which the architecture of variational auto-encoder was used for unsupervised learning, data representation, and data reconstruction; moreover, long short-term memory was adopted in order to evaluate now-casting performance of deep nets in time-series of macro-econometric variations. Represented and reconstructed data in the generative network of variational auto-encoder to determine the performance of long-short-term memory in the forecasting of the economic indicators were compared to principal data of the net. The findings of the research argue that reconstructed data which are derived from variational auto-encoder embody shorter training time and outperform of prediction in long short-term memory compared to principal data.

The ability of now-casting and eventuality is the most crucial and vital achievement of big data analytics in the area of policy-making. To recognize the trends and to render a real image of the current condition and alarming immediate indicators, the significance and the specific positions of big data in policy-making are undeniable. Moreover, the requirement for policy-making institutions to produce a structured model based on big data analytics for now-casting and eventuality of predictive policies is growing rapidly. The literature review demonstrates that a comprehensive model to assist policy-making institutions by providing all components and indicators in now-casting of predictive policies based on big data analytics is not devised yet. The presentation of the model is the main finding of this research. This research aims to provide a comprehensive model of now-casting and eventuality of predictive policies based on big data analytics for policy-making institutions. The research findings indicate that the dimensions of the comprehensive model include: the alignment of now-casting strategies and the big data analytics’ architecture, now-casting ecosystem, now-casting data resources, now-casting analytics, now-casting model and now-casting skill. The results of using the model were analyzed and the recommendations were presented.

The automotive industry, as a job-creating and infrastructure industry, needs an executive model for success in the domestic and international markets. In this regard, the present study has been conducted with the aim of designing a model for implementing the fourth generation industry to achieve sustainable development goals in Iran Khodro Company. The study is an applied-developmental study in terms of purpose and cross-sectional survey research. Also, in this study, a mixed research method (qualitative-quantitative) was used. Content analysis method and MaxQDA software were used for data analysis in the qualitative section. Then, using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) with MICMAC software, the initial pattern was drawn. In the quantitative section, one-sample t-test and SPSS software were used to measure the current situation. The research findings showed that the Collection and Analysis of Big Data affects the Simulation and Automatic Robots. These factors affect horizontally and vertically integration systems and thus lead to the Internet of Industrial Things, Augmented Reality and Cyber Security. Further, through the Cloud Computing system, Additive Manufacturing is affected and this Additive Manufacturing leads to Sustainable Development.

Background: The telecommunication industry is currently witnessing an unparalleled growth in traffic data with a concomitant growth in the complexity of networks. As operators seek to achieve high availability of the networks, it is almost compulsory to employ the BDA for improved quality of service and increased operational performance. Objective: The study aims to provide a systematic review of the deployment of BDA in enhancing the primary characteristic indicators of telecommunications networks, to include availability of upgraded latency and throughput levels and network dependability. Methods: The research method used was summed up by quantitative analyses of the key performance parameters of the networks, along with the qualitative results of case studies conducted with major telecommunications operators. Information was collected from multiple networks as well as analyzed with the use of machine learning to be able to predict possible performance issues. Results: The study demonstrates that there is the possibility for reducing latency utilizing BDA with enhancements of up to 40%. In addition, the throughput has been raised by an average of 30% and the predictable analytics lead to 25% reducing in network downtime to improve the reliability and satisfaction of the user experience. Conclusion: The information provided in this study highlights the importance of Big Data Analytics for the telecommunication industry, proving that the proper integration can bring tangible improvements to the existing networks. One future development that constitutes the need for innovative analytical technologies is the rise in data traffic and sophisticated network requirements.

Objective : In recent years, big data analytics (BDA) technologies have garnered increasing attention from researchers. However, limited empirical research has explored the benefits of BDA in supply chain integration and lean operations and its influence on sustainable performance in the healthcare sector. To address this gap, the research aims to design and present a conceptual model to investigate the relationships among supply chain integration, lean operations, sustainable supply chain performance, and BDA capabilities. Methods : This research adopts a survey-based approach, using an online questionnaire to collect data from 104 public and private hospitals in Iran. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) via the Partial Least Squares Method (PLS-SEM).  Results : The results revealed that BDA capabilities directly improve sustainable supply chain performance. Moreover, lean operations and supply chain integration mediate between BDA capabilities and sustainable performance. It was also found that BDA capabilities enhance both lean operations and supply chain integration, with supply chain integration directly impacting lean operations. These findings suggest that BDA capabilities can be leveraged as a key enabler to strengthen lean operations, improve supply chain integration, and achieve sustainable supply chain performance. Conclusion : While some literature has addressed various aspects of supply chain digitalization, no prior research has specifically examined the potential impacts of BDA on sustainable and lean supply chain performance within the healthcare sector. The results offer meaningful contributions for academic researchers interested in the topic, business professionals specializing in digital supply chain management and sustainable operations, healthcare organizations, and any stakeholders seeking to better understand the influence of BDA on sustainable operations and overall business performance.