Temporary Organizing: Promises, Processes, Problems

RFID: Promises and Problems

With the advent of wireless technology, a rapidly advancing area is that of Radio Frequency Identification Devices or RFID. RFID technology was first developed as an espionage device during World War II. However, nearly 30 years of research was required before it became a part of our everyday lives. Informally, RFID can be considered a non-contact method of using radio frequency electromagnetic...

Prostate IMRT: Promises and Problems

Introduction Prostate is one of the treatment sites that is well suited for IMRT. For localized prostate cancer radiation therapy it is one of the effective modalities. However, radiation induced complications such as, urinary incontinence, rectal bleeding are some of the side effects. With traditional treatment techniques such as 4-field box or bi-lateral arc, doses in the range of 60-70Gy can...

Food Irradiation - Problems and Promises

It has been stated that food irradiation represents the most significant discovery in food processing since Nicholas Appert invented canning in 1810. Certainly it is a process with great future potential; it is attractive because it works without heating the product, it is effective within sealed containers as well as for bulk usage, and it does not leave chemical residues on the treated food. ...

Big Data: Promises and Problems

Formal Methods: Promises And Problems

Today's fast-moving technology demands ever quicker and more reliable ways to develop software systems that meet user needs. Although industry spends billions of dollars each year developing software, many software systems fail to satisfy their users. Moreover, many systems once thought adequate no longer are, while others are never finished or never used. The September 1994 issue of Scientific...