Trends, applications, and challenges of chatbot technology

Chatbots offer exceptional services to end-users due to various factors, including the ability to respond to customer requests quickly according to their convenience. Given the magnitude of research and interest in chatbots, further study on several vital and evolving concerns including human-bot interaction, chatbot adoption, chatbot architecture, design considerations, and chatbot applications in various domains including education and customer support is necessary. Trends, Applications, and Challenges of Chatbot Technology provides novel research content and reviews of current chatbot technology and sheds light on challenges and open questions as well as possible research directions. Covering key topics such as human-computer interaction, education, customer support, and algorithms, this reference work is ideal for computer scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students

The Rise of the "Other" and the Fall of the "Self":from Hegel to Derrida

Since time immemorial, due to its metaphysically grounded perspective, western philosophy has not been able to detach itself from the egoistic outlook, and thus, the interaction with the "other” had no role in this philosophy. The world has always been interpreted from the perspective of "self" ignoring the "other". Reviewing this mode of thought from Ancient Greece to Modern Age, one can reveal a kind of repression and forgetfulness of "alterity" and difference which Levinas has well highlighted in his philosophy. The very foundation of this egoism can be traced back to the Socratic slogan "know yourself”. In the same spirit, a kind of self-centered moral philosophy has been developed, the clear example of which is Kant's ethics. In line with Hegelian tradition of recognition, contemporary thinkers have redefined ethics and politics and acknowledged the constitutional dependence of the “self” on the "other." Based on the coordinates of their thought as well as the historical condition of their own time in the formation of subjectivity, these thinkers have criticized the neglect of the “other”. Hegel's role in underlining the importance of the vital status of the “other” is unique. Hegel bridges all post-Hegelian currents on the concept of “Other”. Then, in the present essay, we seek to show that since Hegel’s time up to Derrida, we have been witness to the rise of “Other” and the fall of “Self”

Applying Artificial Intelligence Techniques on Cyber Security Datasets: Detecting Cyber Attacks.

The rapid expansion of government and corporate services to the online sphere has spurred a notable surge in internet usage among individuals. However, this increased connectivity also amplifies the risks posed by cyber threats, as hackers exploit external networking avenues and corporate networks for personal activities. Consequently, proactive measures must be taken to mitigate potential financial losses and resource drain from cyber attacks. To this end, numerous machine-learning techniques have been developed for cybercrime detection and threat mitigation. This study evaluates several prominent machine learning methods to identify and address significant cyber threats. The research scrutinizes the effectiveness of five techniques: Random Forest, Decision Tree, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), and Naive Bayes. Among these, Random Forest demonstrates superior performance with an accuracy rate of 99.69%, outperforming ensemble models such as Decision Tree, CNN, KNN, and Naive Bayes

Ethical Considerations in Physical Education

The present article tries to examine those aspects of personal capability management in a valued system and ethical considerations as well as toady theories based on verses and documented narrations about physical exercise and skills in Islam. Since there are many evidences about a careful attitude regarding a well-trained body and calm mentality in valued system and there are many documented case studies in this field, while studying long background especially pre-history and before various religions especially Islam, approaches and comparative studies along with documented narrations and statements of contemporary connoisseurs are addressed of which one can point out mental and physical health, the personal capabilities management, ethical considerations and practical abilities such resistance, high morale, agility, stress-avoiding, situation cognition and rival cognition. Meanwhile, in defining the evidences of valued system, factual and historical cases in verses and narrations are provided

determinants factors and barriers to innovation in industrial family businesses in Palestine

هدفت هذه الدّراسة إلى التّعرّف على واقع الابتكار في الشّركات العائليّة الصّناعيّة، حيثُ طُبّقت هذه الدّراسة على الشّركات العائليّة الصّناعيّة في فلسطين، وقد ركّزت الدّراسة على أهمّ مُحدّدات الابتكار وأهمّ العوائق الّتي تُواجهها الشّركات العائليّة عند الابتكار، إضافة إلى مُحاولة معرفة أنواع الابتكار الأكثر انتشاراً في الشّركات العائليّة الصّناعيّة في فلسطين. لقد تمّ جمع المعلومات والبيانات المُستخدَمة في هذه الدّراسة من الدّراسات السّابقة ومُراجعة الأدبيّات، كما استخدمت الدّراسة المنهج الوصفيّ الّذي يصف تعامل الشّركات العائليّة الصّناعيّة مع الابتكار، باستخدام الأُسلوب النّوعيّ من خلال إجراء مُقابلات نوعيّة مُعمّقة مع عشر شركات عائليّة، حيثُ كان المُستجيبون من الإدارة العُليا، أو الملّاك في هذه الشّركات والّتي شكّلت المصادر الأوّليّة لجمع المعلومات. تُشير نتائج الدّراسة أنّ هُناك مُحدّدات رئيسيّة تُواجهها غالبيّة الشّركات العائليّة وهي: الانسجام والتّوافق بين أفراد العائلة، النمو والمُنافسة في السّوق، استغلال الفُرص، التّصدّي للمُشكلات، ودعم وتبنّي الأفكار الابتكاريّة. أمّا بالنّسبة للعوائق فكانت: القُيود والتّدخّلات الإداريّة، عدم إعطاء أهمّيّة لآراء المُوظّفين، صراع الأجيال على الإدارة، عدم وُجود خُبراء أو مُتخصّصين في الابتكار، وعوائق ماليّة كمحدوديّة رأس المال أو عدم توفّر رأس المال الكافي للاستثمار في مشاريع ابتكاريّة. أمّا بالنّسبة لأنواع الابتكار الأكثر انتشاراً فكانت هذه الأنواع الأكثر ظُهوراً لدى عدد أكبر من الشّركات، حيثُ احتل ابتكار المُنتجات أعلى ترتيب لدى الشّركات، ثُمّ جاء الابتكار التّنظيميّ في المرتبة الثّانية، ومن ثُمّ ابتكار العمليّات في المرتبة الثّالثة، ومن ثُمّ جاء الابتكار التّسويقيّ في المرتبة الأخيرة. وعليه؛ تُوصي الدّراسة بضرورة وُجود قنوات تواصل بين أعضاء العائلة لمعرفة تفاصيل العمل وتسهيله بشكل فعّال، وضرورة فصل الملكيّة عن الإدارة، وتحديد الصّلاحيّات والأدوار، بالإضافة لخطّة واضحة لتعاقب الأجيال، الاستعانة بالخبرات الخارجيّة، إشراك العاملين في الابتكار، الاستثمار في الابتكار، والاضطلاع المُستمرّ على التّجارب في الدّول المُتقدّمة والاهتمام بالتّطوّر التّكنولوجيّ.The current study aims to identify the innovation reality in family-owned industrial companies, wherein this study was applied to family-owned industrial companies in Palestine, in addition, the present study focused on the determinants of innovation, and obstacles facing the companies during the innovation process, the study also aims to identify the most common innovation types in the family-owned companies in Palestine. All data and information used in this study were collected from previous research and literature survey, the study further used descriptive analytical method, which describes the attitude of family run companies towards the reality of innovation, utilizing qualitative research by interviewing ten family-owned companies, wherein people interviewed were members of board of directors or owners of said companies, the interviews were the primary source of data collection. The study results demonstrate that there are main determinants characterizing family-owned companies such as: harmony and compliance between family members, growth, and competition in the market, sizing opportunities, diverting from issues as possible, adopting and encouraging innovative ideas. Regarding the obstacles, they included: restrictions and management interventions, disregarding employee’s opinions, generational conflict of management, lack of experts or specialists in the innovation field, or limited financial resources to invest in innovative projects. Regarding the most common innovation types which are as follows: product innovation which was the most common innovation type in the studied companies, in the second place came organizational innovation, and process innovation came in third place, and wherein marketing innovation was the least common innovation type. And thus, the present study recommends communication channels between family members to be updated on the work details and to facilitate it, the importance of separating ownership from management, specifying the roles and authorities, the importance of a plan regarding generational succession, the importance of sourcing external innovation experts and specialists teams , and the inclusion of employees opinions in the innovation process, investing in innovation, staying updated on developed countries experiences and paying attention to technological development

The Role of Digital Marketing in Achieving Sustainable Financial Growth in Jordanian Banks: An Empirical Study Using Digital Entrepreneurship as a Mediating Variable

Introduction: The study aimed to investigate the role of digital marketing in achieving sustainable financial growth in Jordanian banks, with a specific focus on entrepreneurship as a mediating variable. In the context of rapid technological advancements and heightened competition in the banking sector, this study explores how digital marketing and digital entrepreneurship contribute to long-term financial success in Jordanian banks.Methods: The study was conducted using a sample of 270 senior management individuals from four Jordanian banks. A total of 170 questionnaires were distributed, and 165 were returned. After screening for completeness and suitability, 159 questionnaires were deemed appropriate for analysis. The data collected was then analyzed using empirical methods to evaluate the relationship between digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and financial growth.Results: The findings revealed that the integration of digital marketing strategies with digital entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable financial growth in Jordanian banks. This integration is increasingly important in an era marked by rapid technological advancements and intensifying competition within the banking sector.Conclusions: The study concluded that digital entrepreneurship, supported by digital marketing, is essential for the long-term growth of Jordanian banks. The research highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of innovation, collaborating with fintech startups, and investing in cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance banking services

Systolic Inter-Arm Blood Pressure Difference and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

The Palestinian society's rates of Diabetes Mellitus are among the highest worldwide rates. One of the common diabetes complications is diabetic chronic kidney disease. Diabetic chronic kidney disease is associated with inter-arm blood pressure difference, defined as a ⩾10mmHg difference in systolic blood pressure between the right and left arms as a predictor. Several studies have shown that inter-arm blood pressure difference is related to an increased risk of death and vascular problems in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus

Association Between Inter-Arm Blood Pressure Difference and Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Background: The Palestinian society's rates of Diabetes Mellitus are among the highest worldwide rates. One of the common diabetes complications is diabetic chronic kidney disease. Diabetic chronic kidney disease is associated with inter-arm blood pressure difference, defined as a ⩾10mmHg difference in systolic blood pressure between the right and left arms as a predictor. Several studies have shown that inter-arm blood pressure difference is related to an increased risk of death and vascular problems in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus