International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (IJASRE), ISSN:2454-8006, DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE

Design and Development of an Electronic Prescribing System

2025-03-27T06:19:47+00:00

The increasing adoption of digital healthcare solutions has accelerated the implementation of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) systems to enhance patient safety, reduce prescription errors, and improve workflow efficiency. This study presents the design, development, and pilot implementation of an e-prescribing system in Chipata, Zambia, involving two healthcare facilities and two pharmacies. A baseline study identified persistent issues with handwritten prescriptions, including illegibility, delays in medication access, and low patient adherence. Using the Waterfall System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the developed system integrated real-time drug interaction alerts, role-based access control, and compatibility with existing Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Pilot results demonstrated a 40% reduction in prescription errors, a 50% decrease in prescription fulfillment time, and a 20% improvement in medication adherence. Challenges such as limited technical infrastructure and user resistance were noted. Key recommendations include infrastructure enhancements, offline functionality, expanded training, and national scalability. This study highlights the transformative potential of e-prescribing systems in resource-limited healthcare settings.

The Relation Study between Geochemical and Geomechanical Properties of Shale Formation: A comprehensive review

2025-03-24T03:47:05+00:00

Understanding the effects of geochemistry and mineral composition on geomechanical characteristics is critical in the design and optimization of hydraulic fracturing necessary for shale gas reservoir production. Fundamental information is still missing in experimental methodologies used to evaluate the influence of geochemical parameters and mineral composition on geomechanical properties of shale gas reserves. This paper provided an in-depth assessment of the various experimental methodologies and their applications in the relationship between the geomechanical and geochemical features of the Longmaxi shale formation. The limits of these methodologies were recognized, comparative analyses on experimental data and geomechanical parameters were performed, and recommendations for improved geomechanical assessments were provided. This review will contribute to fundamental understanding and will guide future experimentally-based geochemical and geomechanical investigations on shale gas reserves.

Study and Analysis of Credit Life Insurance Premiums for Loans with Flat and Effective Interest Rate

2025-01-30T07:26:34+00:00

Credit life insurance is a type of life insurance designed to pay off a borrower's remaining debt in the event of their death. It is a collaborative product between a bank and an insurance company, offering the benefit of loan repayment to the bank in the event of the death of the borrower (debtor). The repayment includes the outstanding debt and accrued interest. This study aims to analyze credit life insurance premiums for loans with flat and effective interest rates, and explore how the borrower's age and loan term affect these premiums. The bank offers loans with a fixed interest rate of 1.25% per month (15% per annum). The effective interest rate is 2.4% per month (28.8% per annum) for a loan term of 24 months. The method used is a quantitative approach, and uses the principle of equality so that the company's obligations are equal to the rights received by participants. The results show that credit life insurance premiums for flat and effective interest rates are almost the same. However, the premium increases significantly as the participant's age increases and further increases as the loan term progresses.