The role of contemporary digital tools and technologies in COVID‐19 crisis: An exploratory analysis. Issue 6 (6th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Subramanian, Malliga; Shanmuga Vadivel, Kogilavani; Hatamleh, Wesam Atef; Alnuaim, Abeer Ali; Abdelhady, Mohamed; V E, Sathishkumar
• Other Names: Montenegro‐Marin Carlos Enrique guestEditor.; Gaona‐Garcia Paulo Alonso guestEditor.; Nuñez Valdez Edward Rolando guestEditor.; Gao Honghao guestEditor.; Zhang Yudong guestEditor.; Hussain Walayat guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Expert systems. Volume 39:Issue 6(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2021-10-06
• Subjects: artificial intelligence -- augmented reality -- big data -- blockchain -- cloud computing -- COVID‐19 -- deep learning -- intelligent Mobile apps and 5G -- internet of things -- machine learning -- robots and drones -- sensors -- virtual reality; Expert systems (Computer science); 006.33
• DOI: 10.1111/exsy.12834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-4720

Abstract

Abstract: Following the COVID‐19 pandemic, there has been an increase in interest in using digital resources to contain pandemics. To avoid, detect, monitor, regulate, track, and manage diseases, predict outbreaks and conduct data analysis and decision‐making processes, a variety of digital technologies are used, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI)‐powered machine learning (ML) or deep learning (DL) focused applications to blockchain technology and big data analytics enabled by cloud computing and the internet of things (IoT). In this paper, we look at how emerging technologies such as the IoT and sensors, AI, ML, DL, blockchain, augmented reality, virtual reality, cloud computing, big data, robots and drones, intelligent mobile apps, and 5G are advancing health care and paving the way to combat the COVID‐19 pandemic. The aim of this research is to look at possible technologies, processes, and tools for addressing COVID‐19 issues such as pre‐screening, early detection, monitoring infected/quarantined individuals, forecasting future infection rates, and more. We also look at the research possibilities that have arisen as a result of the use of emerging technology to handle the COVID‐19 crisis.