Cognitive analysis in sports: Supporting match analysis and scouting through artificial intelligence

Exploring Consumer-Robot interaction in the hospitality sector: Unpacking the reasons for adoption (or resistance) to artificial intelligence

The past few years have witnessed a growing rate of attraction in adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to solve different engineering problems. Besides, Short Term Electrical Load Forecasting (STLF) is one of the important concerns of power systems and accurate load forecasting is vital for managing supply and demand of electricity. This study estimates short term electricity loads of Iran by means of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Genetic Algorithm (GA) which are the most successful AI techniques in this field. In order to improve forecasting accuracy, all AI techniques are equipped with preprocessing concept, and effects of this concept on performance of each AI technique are investigated. Finally, outcomes of the approaches are evaluated and compared by means of the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). Results show that data preprocessing can significantly improve performance of the AI techniques. Meanwhile, ANFIS outcomes are more approximate to the actual loads than those of ANN and GA, so it can be considered as a suitable tool to deal with STLF problems.

Simple SummaryDistinguishing between benign vs. malignant bone lesions is often difficult on imaging. Many bone lesions are infrequent or rarely seen, and often only specialist radiologists have sufficient expertise to provide an accurate diagnosis. In addition, some benign bone tumours may exhibit potentially aggressive features that mimic malignant bone tumours, making the diagnosis even more difficult. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques has led to remarkable progress in image-recognition tasks, including the classification and characterization of various tumours. This study will review the most recent evidence for AI techniques in differentiating bone lesions on various imaging modalities using a systematic approach. Potential clinical applications of AI techniques for clinical diagnosis and management of bone lesions will also be discussed.An accurate diagnosis of bone tumours on imaging is crucial for appropriate and successful treatment. The advent of Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods to characterize and assess bone tumours on various imaging modalities may assist in the diagnostic workflow. The purpose of this review article is to summarise the most recent evidence for AI techniques using imaging for differentiating benign from malignant lesions, the characterization of various malignant bone lesions, and their potential clinical application. A systematic search through electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and clinicaltrials.gov) was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A total of 34 articles were retrieved from the databases and the key findings were compiled and summarised. A total of 34 articles reported the use of AI techniques to distinguish between benign vs. malignant bone lesions, of which 12 (35.3%) focused on radiographs, 12 (35.3%) on MRI, 5 (14.7%) on CT and 5 (14.7%) on PET/CT. The overall reported accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of AI in distinguishing between benign vs. malignant bone lesions ranges from 0.44–0.99, 0.63–1.00, and 0.73–0.96, respectively, with AUCs of 0.73–0.96. In conclusion, the use of AI to discriminate bone lesions on imaging has achieved a relatively good performance in various imaging modalities, with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for distinguishing between benign vs. malignant lesions in several cohort studies. However, further research is necessary to test the clinical performance of these algorithms before they can be facilitated and integrated into routine clinical practice.

The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into e-commerce platforms has transformed consumer-platform interactions. However, empirical understanding of how AI-enabled service experiences shape consumer continuance intention remains limited, particularly in emerging markets. This research aims to examine the effects of AI service experience dimensions AI responsiveness, AI reliability, and AI empathy on consumer continuance intention toward AI-enabled e-commerce platforms. It also investigates trust as a mediating mechanism, considering the roles of novelty seeking and parasocial interaction. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted using data from the Omnibus Survey on AI Usage in E-Commerce 2024 in Indonesia. A total of 725 valid responses were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that AI responsiveness, AI reliability, and AI empathy positively influence trust, with AI empathy showing the strongest effect. All three AI service dimensions also have direct positive effects on continuance intention. Trust significantly influences continuance intention and partially mediates the relationships between AI service dimensions and continuance intention. Additionally, novelty seeking and parasocial interaction both positively affect continuance intention. The findings suggest that continuance intention toward AI-enabled e-commerce platforms is shaped by a combination of experiential, cognitive, motivational, and relational factors. The study extends information systems continuance theory by demonstrating that experiential and relational evaluations of AI services complement trust-based mechanisms in explaining sustained consumer engagement. These insights are important for the design and management of AI-enabled e-commerce platforms in emerging digital markets.

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that can be used for different purposes have enabled it to be used in many different industrial applications. These are mainly used for modeling, identification, optimization, prediction and control of complex systems under the influence of more than one parameter in industrial applications. With the increasing accuracy of AI techniques, it has also obtained a wide application area on friction stir welding (FSW), one of the production methods developed in recent years. In this study, commonly used AI techniques for FSW, results, accuracy and superiority of AI techniques are reviewed and evaluated. In addition, an overview of AI techniques for FSW in different material combinations is provided. Considering the articles examined; It is seen that welding speed, rotational speed, the plunge depth, spindle torque, shoulder design, base material, pin design/profile, tool type are used as input parameters and tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, hardness, wear rate, welding quality, residual stress, fatigue strength are used as output parameters. As can be seen from the studies, it made important contributions in deciding what input parameters should be in order to have the output parameter at the desired value. The most common used materials for FSW are Al, Ti, Mg, Brass, Cu and so on. When FSW studies using artificial intelligence techniques were examined, it was seen that 81% of the most used materials were AL alloys and 23% of them were made with dissimilar materials. The most commonly utilized AI techniques were said to be artificial neural networks (ANN), fuzzy logic, machine learning, meta-heuristic methods and hybrid systems. As a result of the examination, ANN was the most widely used method among these methods. However, in recent years, with the exploration of new hybrid methods it was seen that hybrid systems used with ANN have higher accuracy.

The study comprehensively reviews artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for addressing algorithmic bias in job hiring. More businesses are using AI in curriculum vitae (CV) screening. While the move improves efficiency in the recruitment process, it is vulnerable to biases, which have adverse effects on organizations and the broader society. This research aims to analyze case studies on AI hiring to demonstrate both successful implementations and instances of bias. It also seeks to evaluate the impact of algorithmic bias and the strategies to mitigate it. The basic design of the study entails undertaking a systematic review of existing literature and research studies that focus on artificial intelligence techniques employed to mitigate bias in hiring. The results demonstrate that the correction of the vector space and data augmentation are effective natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning techniques for mitigating algorithmic bias in hiring. The findings underscore the potential of artificial intelligence techniques in promoting fairness and diversity in the hiring process with the application of artificial intelligence techniques. The study contributes to human resource practice by enhancing hiring algorithms’ fairness. It recommends the need for collaboration between machines and humans to enhance the fairness of the hiring process. The results can help AI developers make algorithmic changes needed to enhance fairness in AI-driven tools. This will enable the development of ethical hiring tools, contributing to fairness in society.

In recent years, photovoltaic (PV) systems have shown their presence in various grid-connected and standalone industrial applications. The performance of installed PV systems is hindered by various factors such as weather conditions, efficiency of energy conversion, intermittent nature of load demand, sizing of battery bank and PV panels, and characteristics of PV cells. To address these issues, implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can be beneficial. AI exhibits many advantages over conventional analysis tools in terms of its high precision in prediction, fast computation, and no need of complex mathematical approach and ease of programing. AI is proving to be beneficial in PV system applications in many ways. Researchers have used AI in problems such as modelling and forecasting of weather data, predication of solar irradiance, optimum modelling of the solar system, and optimum sizing of PV systems. In this context, this chapter aims to provide detailed insight about the various AI techniques developed or proposed by the researchers. The main emphasis is given to applications of AI techniques in solving problems related to PV systems. A comprehensive study and review of previous contributions of researchers on the implementation of AI in modern PV systems is also being presented.

It is no doubt that now a day’s Artificial intelligence (AI) is anemergent technology in the digital marketing industry. Commercial Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an important topic for research. Artificial intelligence is growing quickly more sensitive and popular in the digital marketing field due to the capacity of advertisers to employ it efficiently. In order to provide the capability of the highest level of originality and efficiency in digital marketing ground, artificial intelligence techniques are more fruitful for customers, marketers and, retailers. This paper depicts the impact of artificial intelligence techniques on advertising on a diminutive and average scale in the digital marketing field. Ad targeting, predictive analysis, voice search are different artificial intelligence techniques for digital marketing purposes throughout the consumer life cycle. The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital marketing itself can be outsized enough to verifyeliminating the area of research into precise application and application frameworks.However, our objective in this paper is to provide a comparative analysis of the digital marketing field using artificial intelligence techniques and to propose some specific guidelines based on different parameters, tools, and frameworks.Through this paper, we have observed thelast five years (2016-2021) research trends which reflect that out of different parameters, customer relationship and promotional activity are the most widely used parameter in the digital marketing field. Another significant point is, most of the research identifies that artificial intelligence is a compulsory technique used in the modern digital marketing field. Some data collection and data analysis tools are also being used in this field using artificial intelligence techniques. Our research methods try to get a complete view on artificial intelligence (AI) Marketing were multifaceted but were very focused on secondary research sources. Finally in this paper, we propose some recommendationsthat will offer better Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation in the digital marketing field.

Several types of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques were utilized to predict capillary pressure in carbonate oil reservoirs with complex morphologies. To develop AI models that predict capillary pressure, a training data set is used that comprises of mercury injection drainage capillary pressure data. In this study, the training data included a set of 70% of 202 core samples that included porosity, permeability and grain density measurements from conventional core analysis tests. Models were developed using this data to predict capillary pressure. Using an error minimization routine, a comparison between the predicted results and laboratory measurements was used to show the validity of this analysis. The model was tested against a new dataset, the remaining 30% of the 202 core samples, that was not included in the training phase. This process was performed on mono-modal, bi-modal, and combined modal data sets. The analysis of the AI models used in this study, showed that AI has promising potential; however, there is still room for improvement. Capillary pressure data is one of the most critical parameters used in reservoir characterization and initialization stage of simulation models. Many reservoirs do not have an ample data for a comprehensive evaluation. This method utilizes a small core data set to derive models that can be used to predict capillary pressure in reservoirs that lack these measurements. This proposed approach has three advantages: saves time and money, does not require core samples for new spots in the same area, and uses the available results to their maximum potential from previously destroyed core samples. While previous work did not address the prevalent bimodality of the carbonate rock through the use of Flow Zone Indicator FZI / Rock Quality Index RQI, this paper addresses specifically the AI application to the different rock modals through Thomeer methodology.

Background: The field of sports science has been fundamentally transformed by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. AI has enabled advances in areas such as performance optimization, training personalization, injury risk assessment and prevention, talent recognition, rehabilitation, athlete monitoring, and wellness optimization. Objective: This review aims to explore the diverse impact of AI in sports science, highlighting advances in AI techniques, the challenges and limitations of integrating AI tools, and the emerging role of AI chatbots in shaping the future of sports research and applications. Methods: The review examines the existing literature on the application of machine learning, deep learning and other AI techniques in various aspects of sports science research and practice. It provides an overview of how these technologies have been used to improve personalized training programs, video analysis, injury risk prediction, talent identification, and rehabilitation. Results: The article describes how AI-powered tools and techniques have revolutionized sports science, enabling personalized, data-driven and efficient approaches to performance optimization. Sophisticated machine learning algorithms such as artificial neural networks, decision trees and support vector machines have been used to develop predictive models for injury risk assessment and prevention, leading to improvements in athletes' wellbeing and long-term performance. AI-driven talent identification and selection processes have also shown promise in recognizing exceptional athletes with greater accuracy. In addition, the integration of AI into athlete monitoring and rehabilitation has led to greater personalization, better decision making and faster return to play. Conclusion: The integration of AI and machine learning techniques into sports science has the potential to transform the field and lead to improved athlete performance, reduced risk of injury, improved well-being, and more personalized and effective interventions. The emergence of AI chatbots expands the applications of these technologies in sports science and offers new opportunities to streamline research processes, provide personalized advice to athletes and support sports medicine and rehabilitation

Ultrasound images can reliably detect Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) during early infancy. Accuracy of diagnosis depends on the scan quality, which is subjectively assessed by the sonographer during ultrasound examination. Such assessment is prone to errors and often results in poor-quality scans not being reported, risking misdiagnosis. In this paper, we propose an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technique for automatically determining scan quality. We trained a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to categorize 3D Ultrasound (3DUS) hip scans as ‘adequate’ or ‘inadequate’ for diagnosis. We evaluated the performance of this AI technique on two datasets—Dataset 1 (DS1) consisting of 2187 3DUS images in which each image was assessed by one reader for scan quality on a scale of 1 (lowest quality) to 5 (optimal quality) and Dataset 2 (DS2) consisting of 107 3DUS images evaluated semi-quantitatively by four readers using a 10-point scoring system. As a binary classifier (adequate/inadequate), the AI technique gave highly accurate predictions on both datasets (DS1 accuracy = 96% and DS2 accuracy = 91%) and showed high agreement with expert readings in terms of Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and Cohen’s kappa coefficient (K). Using our AI-based approach as a screening tool during ultrasound scanning or postprocessing would ensure high scan quality and lead to more reliable ultrasound hip examination in infants.

The intention stage of the human-computer interaction is a promising area for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. At this stage, the computer needs to have information on the intended tasks and actions of the user. At least three AI techniques – scripts, student models, and expert system dialogues – have the potential to help systems gather this information.

Purpose While the literature on artificial intelligence (AI) capability is expanding, gaps remain in understanding how this capability is internally developed in technology-based startups (TBS) across different life cycle phases. This study, grounded in the resource orchestration theory (ROT), investigates the pathway through which TBS use organizational creativity to build AI capability and achieve performance. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework based on ROT emphasizes the role of organizational creativity in the structuring and bundling processes. Data were collected through a survey of 166 managers and employees of TBS operating in Brazil and international markets, using multiple linear regressions and the Sobel test for analysis. The study validated the AI capability scale in the TBS context. Findings AI capability fully mediates the relationship between organizational creativity and performance, confirming that organizational creativity is a critical resource for AI capability development. These findings advance ROT by deepening the understanding of how AI capability is developed in TBS. The study offers a dynamic, process-based view of performance trajectories in TBS, demonstrating that the synchrony between creativity and AI capability creates a cyclical process, maximizing company performance. Originality/value This research identifies an alternative pathway for TBS to develop AI capability and achieve performance, highlighting the synchronization and co-evolution of resources and capabilities. It provides novel insights into AI capability’s mediating role and expands understanding of resource management in TBS across life cycle phases.

Background: Chest, abdominal, and pelvic computed tomography (CT) with intrave-nous contrast is widely used for tumor staging, treatment planning, and therapy mon-itoring. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) services is expected to improve diagnostic accuracy across multiple anatomical regions simultaneously. Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a multi-target AI service in detecting 16 pathological features on chest and abdominal CT images. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study using anonymized CT data from an open dataset. A total of 229 CT scans were independently interpreted by four radiologists with more than 5 years of experience and analyzed by the AI service. Sixteen pathological features were assessed. AI errors were classified as minor, intermediate, or clinically significant. Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). Re-sults: Across 229 CT scans, the AI service made 423 errors (11.5% of all evaluated fea-tures, n = 3664). False positives accounted for 262 cases (61.9%) and false negatives for 161 (38.1%). Most errors were minor (62.9%) or intermediate (31.7%), while clinically significant errors comprised only 5.4%. The overall AUC of the AI service was 0.88 (95% CI: 0.87–0.89), compared with 0.78–0.81 for radiologists. For clinically significant find-ings, the AI AUC was 0.90 (95% CI: 0.71–1.00). Diagnostic accuracy was unsatisfactory only for urolithiasis. Conclusions: The multi-target AI service demonstrated high di-agnostic accuracy for chest and abdominal CT interpretation, with most errors being clinically negligible; performance was limited for urolithiasis.

Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant trend in digital technology that is revolutionizing the field of global business and internationalization. Based on institutional theory and resource-based view, this study examines the intricate relationship between AI capabilities and export performance, taking into account the different province market development within a country and cultural distance. Design/methodology/approach This study gathered data from the websites of privately owned Chinese exporters and complemented it with a survey in 2023. In conducting the survey, we employed a simple random-sampling approach to select 1,500 exporters in China, with a focus on economic development indicators, particularly GDP contribution. We received 1,000 surveys, but only 749 were valid due to missing data. The study’s comprehensive coverage of regions ensured the inclusion of potential variations and subnational disparities within the country. This study conducted ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, and standardized variables before entering into the regressions. Findings The results demonstrate that AI capabilities have a significant positive impact on export performance. In addition, the influence of AI capabilities on export performance varies depending on the home-country and host-country institutional environment. The relationship between AI capabilities and export performance is strengthened by larger cultural distance, while province market development within a country has a negative moderating effect on this relationship. In less developed markets, the AI capabilities can drive significantly export performance. In developed markets with more advanced institutional development, the significance of AI capabilities in reducing transaction costs diminishes due to established institutions and market structures. AI capabilities serve as an intermediary institutional mechanism that connects the institutional context of the home country with the cultural environment of the host country. Originality/value While the impact of AI on international business and internationalization performance is a growing area of study, further exploration of the moderating factors that influence this relationship is needed. Organizations operating in diverse global markets are profoundly shaped by institutional contexts in their operational environments. This research addresses the relatively unexplored role of institutional factors within the home country (provincial market development) and host country (cultural distance) in moderating the effects of AI capabilities on export performance. This study illuminates the intricate dynamics underlying the relationship between AI capabilities and export performance, with a specific focus on province-level market development and cultural distance. Employing institutional theory as the overarching framework, this research sheds light on how AI serves as an intermediary institutional mechanism, bridging the gaps related to cultural differences and varying market development levels. In doing so, it contributes to academia by advancing our understanding of how AI is shaping internationalization dynamics and the interaction between AI capabilities and institutional factors. Additionally, it offers insights for business managers and policymakers to make informed strategic decisions regarding AI capabilities.