bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing the Applicability of Mainstream Global Isoscapes for Predicting δ18O, δ2H, and d-excess in Precipitation across China
Authors: Wei Haoyan , Wang Jianlong , Li Min , Wen Mingyi , Lu Yanwei
Published: September 2023

Precipitation isoscapes have provided supporting data for numerous studies of water stable isotopes, alleviating the lack of observation data. However, the applicability of simulation data from global models to specific regional contexts remains a subject requiring further investigation, particularly concerning d-excess—an aspect often overlooked by prediction models. To bridge this gap, this study evaluates the performance of three mainstream precipitation isoscapes (OIPC3.2, RCWIP1, and RCWIP2) for the prediction of average annual δ2H, δ18O, and d-excess based on observations from the CHNIP database. The results show that while all three models can accurately reproduce δ2H and δ18O values, none are able to accurately match d-excess values. This disparity can be attributed to the absence of water-vapor source information in the models’ input variables, a key determinant influencing d-excess outcomes. Additionally, it is noteworthy that OIPC3.2 stands out as the optimal choice for δ2H and δ18O estimations, while RCWIP2 exhibits progressive enhancements over RCWIP1 in d-excess estimations. This highlights the significance of selecting highly pluralistic information variables and recognizing the impact of error propagation in such models. As a result, the advancement of isoscapes in accurately and precisely depicting precipitation isotopes, particularly d-excess, necessitates further refinement. Future avenues for improvement might involve the incorporation of water-vapor source-clustering methodologies, the selection of information-rich variables, and the autonomous construction of a dedicated d-excess simulation. This research provides valuable insights for the further refining of isoscape modeling in the future.
Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of the Bi2O3-NiO Heterojunction for the Degradation of Methyl Orange under Irradiation of Sunlight
Authors: Ashfaq Muhammad , Ali Akbar , Abbood Nabeel K. , Panchal Sandeep , Akram Nadia , Saeed Muhammad , Doshi Ojas Prakashbhai , Ali Faiz , Muhammad Shabbir , Sameeh Manal Y. , Nazar Aas Nida
Published: September 2023

Recently, the development of visible-light-responsive catalysts for the photodegradation of organic pollutants has captured the attention of researchers globally. The ineffectiveness and high costs associated with conventional methods and techniques used for the abatement of water pollution have forced researchers to develop effective and low-cost innovative techniques for this purpose. Photocatalysis is considered an effective protocol for this purpose. Therefore, this study was conducted for the development of the Bi2O3-NiO heterojunction as a visible-light-responsive photocatalyst for the degradation of methyl orange. Ni(NO3)2∙6H2O (Fluka) and Bi(NO3)3∙5H2O (Merck) were used as precursor materials for the synthesis of NiO-Bi2O3. After fabrication, the Bi2O3-NiO heterojunction was characterized using XRD, EDX, SEM, FTIR, and TGA techniques. Then, it was employed as a catalyst for the photodegradation of methyl orange under sunlight irradiation. The fabricated Bi2O3-NiO showed higher photocatalytic activity than Bi2O3 and NiO with 100, 67, and 46% degradation of methyl orange, respectively. The rate constant determined by the non-linear method of analysis for the photodegradation of MO in the presence of Bi2O3-NiO was 3.2-fold and 1.7-fold of the rate constant with NiO and Bi2O3, respectively. The higher photocatalytic activity of Bi2O3-NiO than of its individual components in the present study is also attributed to the separation and transfer of positive holes and electrons. The recycling of spent Bi2O3-NiO under similar experimental conditions exhibited the same photocatalytic activity suggesting the stability of the fabricated Bi2O3-NiO photocatalyst.
What Drives the Morphological Traits of Stress-Tolerant Plant Cynodon dactylon in a Riparian Zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir, China
Authors: Li Xiaolong , Li Shanze , Xie Yawei , Wei Zehui , Li Zilong
Published: September 2023

The cyclical process of water storage and recession in the regular operation of the Three Gorges Reservoir creates a unique habitat stress that alters the structural and functional attributes of vegetation ecology within the riparian zone. The stress-tolerant plant Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers is the dominant plant species in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir. In this study, the riparian zone of the Daning River, a tributary located in the center of the Three Gorges Reservoir, was selected as our study area. To identify the drivers of the morphological traits of C. dactylon in the riparian zone of Daning River, we examined plant biomass and plant characteristics across different elevation gradients, with reference to abiotic factors to determine the distribution patterns of plant morphological traits. Results indicated that in the two main soil types of the riparian zone, plant biomass showed a consistent trend along the elevation gradient, with a “middle-height expansion” pattern; biomass increased and then decreased with rising water levels. Plant biomass positively correlated with soil total nitrogen and negatively correlated with soil pH, electrical conductivity, and total phosphorus. C. dactylon adapted to prolonged flooding in the riparian zone by having a significant negative correlation between plant height and erect stem length with soil moisture content to facilitate root respiration.
Effects of Crosswind on Pantograph–Catenary Wear Using Nonlinear Multibody System Dynamic Algorithms
Authors: Daocharoenporn Siripong , Mongkolwongrojn Mongkol
Published: September 2023

In this study, a multibody system (MBS) computational framework is developed to determine the exact location of the contact point and wear prediction resulting from the pantograph–catenary interaction. The railroad vehicle models in the MBS computational framework comprise rigid-body railroad vehicles, rigid-body pantograph systems, and flexible catenary systems. To avoid incremental rotation, the nonlinear finite element absolute nodal coordinate formulation is used to model a flexible catenary system in the MBS computational framework. To avoid co-simulation processes, the rigid-body railroad vehicle and the pantograph and flexible catenary systems were integrated into the MBS algorithms. The pantograph–catenary interaction is modeled using an elastic contact formulation developed to include the effect of pantograph–catenary separation and sliding contact. The proposed MBS approach evaluates the location of the contact point, contact force, and normal wear rate (NWR) from the mechanical and electrical contributions. This investigation considers the vibration caused by a crosswind scenario and determines the numerical result in the case of a steady crosswind scenario. The steady crosswind scenario contains the advantage of pantograph–catenary aerodynamic design, and the vibration of the catenary system remains significant after the excitation of a steady crosswind. In the case of a steady crosswind, the higher value of the steady crosswind effect significantly increases the mean contact force and the NWR from the mechanical contribution. After crosswind load disturbances, the mean contact force decreases, but the standard deviation of the contact force increases. Therefore, the NWR from the electrical contribution increases significantly. However, the total NWR increases with the crosswind velocity.
The effectiveness of using cocoa husks in the diet of broiler chickens
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Scientifi c Institution “Federal Scientifi c Center of Biological Systems and Agrotechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences”, Russia, Orenburg, Lebedev S. V. , Medvedev S. A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientifi c Institution “Federal Scientifi c Center of Biological Systems and Agrotechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences”, Russia, Orenburg
Published: September 2023

From the numerous lists, cocoa waste (husk, cocoa shell) is unconventional for Russian production. The value of the product lies in the content of pectin (10 %), amino acids, protein (27 %), fat (1,5-8,5 %) and dietary fi ber. It is obvious to search for alternative methods in the preparation of this raw material for feeding through the use of chemical and mechanical processing. The purpose of the research was a comparative assessment of the methods of preparation and use of cocoa production waste as part of the diet for the metabolism and productivity of broiler chickens. The experimental part of the work included laboratory experiments and scientifi c and economic experiments, as well as a production check, which was carried out in CJSC “Poultry Farm Orenburg” of the Orenburg region. In the cocoa husk treated with alkali in the amount of 45 g/kg, there was a decrease in the fi ber content from 21,5 to 10,5 % against the background of an increase in the amount of protein from 16,2 to 18,7 % and nitrogen-free extractive substances from 38,6 to 48,5 %, compared with the initial product. The processing did not have a signifi cant eff ect on the content of ash, crude fat and organic matter. Extrusion of cocoa husks treated with alkali had a beneficial effect on the availability of nutrients for digestive enzymes. At the same time, extrusion of processed raw materials with sodium hydroxide in an amount of 45 g/kg on average increased the availability of nutrients by 7–12 abs.%, the content of metabolic energy up to 10 %, compared with chemical processing of cocoa husks. As a result of production tests, the effectiveness of the use of cocoa husks (NaOH treatment 45 g/kg + extrusion) was established when replacing 5,0 % of the grain part in the diet of broiler chickens, which is confirmed by economic calculations and indicators of profitability of production.
Assessment of cancer alertness level in dentists: large regional centre case study (Altai Territory)
Authors: Lunitsyna Yu. V. , Tokmakova S. I. , Bondarenko O. V.
Published: September 2023

Relevance. Numerous studies confirm the increase in malignant neoplasm number in the incidence pattern worldwide. The proportion of oral mucosa diseases, including precancerous lesions and cancer, is also quite high in dental diseases. Cancer alertness is a paramount professional competence for a dentist, and its implementation should be a priority in daily practical work. Studies conducted by a number of authors in various regions of our country prove the fact of low cancer alertness in clinicians.

The study aimed to assess the level of cancer alertness in dentists of the Altai Territory.

Material and methods. To achieve the goal, the study surveyed 1,150 dentists of the Altai Territory with various specializations and work experience in institutions of various forms of ownership.

Results. The mistakes made by dentists proved to be often caused by non-compliance with the patient examination protocol, insufficient knowledge of cancer alertness principles and existing screening methods. In addition, the study found routing errors in patients with a diagnosed malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity and little knowledge of the main regional documents concerning the provision of care to patients with cancer.

Conclusion. Thus, analyzing the survey results, we revealed the imperfection of early diagnosis of oncological diseases at a dental appointment in the Territory. Insufficient knowledge of screening tests and patient routing schemes by dentists, the principles of cancer alertness, and lack of examination represent a serious problem that prevents early diagnosis of a disease.
“Do que dorme com mulher casada por sua vontade:”
Authors: Da Silva Nunes Ismael
Published: September 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar uma documentação jurídica de Portugal, as Ordenações Afonsinas (1448), pensando, especificamente na questão matrimonial e no controle dos corpos femininos dentro deste espaço normativo. Levando em consideração a amplitude da documentação, focamos em analisar apenas os aspectos ligados ao adultério e como este era punido. O matrimônio cristão nos ajuda a pensar no impacto que o discurso religioso teve sobre as construções discursivas jurídicas e como este, por sua vez, afetou a dinâmica das relações sociais, ajudando na legitimação do poder do marido sobre a esposa.
Revisão integrativa: a importância da atividade física durante a gravidez e o puerpério para a saúde da mulher
Authors: Araújo Mariana Bomtempo , Corrêa Paula Pinho , Veiga Sophia Brum Scheffer de Medeiros
Published: September 2023

Introdução: O período gestacional apresenta diversas mudanças fisiológicas no organismo feminino, como ganho de peso, alterações cardiovasculares e metabólicas, risco de aumento de pressão arterial conhecido como pré-eclâmpsia, diabetes mellitus gestacional e complicações psicológicas. A adoção de um estilo de vida saudável é imprescindível para diminuir a morbimortalidade materna e fetal. Entretanto, fatores como mudança na rotina de vida, escassez de tempo, fadiga, sobrepeso e alterações comportamentais como preocupação como o estado gravídico-puerperal e responsabilidade na criação dos filhos atuam como influências potencialmente negativas na participação desses indivíduos em atividades físicas. Objetivos: Analisar a importância da atividade física regular durante a gestação e o puerpério para a saúde da mulher. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa da literatura, conduzida nas bases de dados Pubmed e Cochrane Library utilizando os descritores “Benefits”, “Physical Activity”, “Postpartum” e “Pregnancy”. Incluíram-se artigos publicados entre 2014 e 2023 que utilizaram a escala de qualidade PEDro. Foram excluídos estudos de revisão e em idiomas que não inglês. Resultados: Os exercícios físicos possuem efeitos notáveis durante e após a gestação, para a mãe e para o feto. Foi demonstrado que sua prática contribui para o controle do ganho de peso, a redução do risco de adquirir diabetes gestacional e depressão pós parto, e diminuição de problemas cardiovasculares como aprimoramento do desempenho da ejeção ventricular e menor chance de desenvolver aumento de pressão arterial. Foi observada a prevenção da incontinência urinária, da macrossomia fetal e das dores lombar e pélvica. Entretanto, foi relatada a dificuldade de adesão à atividade física por parte das grávidas e das puérperas. Conclusão: A adoção de estilo de vida saudável foi descrita como benéfica para a saúde das mulheres durante a gestação e o puerpério e também para o feto.
Організація самостійної роботи при підготовці майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва: сучасні виклики та реалії
Authors: Раструба Тетяна
Published: September 2023

У статті відображається концепт реалізації та головні вимоги до здійснення самостійної роботи студентів мистецьких спеціальностей у процесі їх фахової підготовки. Зосереджується увага на основних кроках організації даного виду діяльності. Даються рекомендації щодо використання бюджету часу для виконання самостійної роботи майбутніми вчителями музичного мистецтва; висвітлюються деякі аспекти діджиталізації самостійної роботи. Звертається увага на розуміння сучасним викладачем власної ролі в успішному здійсненні студентом самостійної роботи, як консультанта, фасилітатора, коуча. Виокремлюються принципи: цілепокладання, індивідуалізації, поступовості й систематичності, активності, контролю і зворотного зв’язку, використання сучасних технологічних засобів, як ключових у вирішенні питання організації самостійної роботи студентів. Проаналізовано її види, форми та методи. Визначено фактори успіху організації самостійної роботи: самомотивація, управління часом, цілепокладання, постійна практика та навчання, самоорганізація та підтримка. Зроблена спроба окреслити сучасну модель організації самостійної роботи для ефективного здійснення освітнього процесу при підготовці майбутніх учителів музичного мистецтва, яка включає: проєктування та планування, інтерактивність та використання інформаційно-комунікативних технологій, формування творчої активності, самостійного дослідження та колективної участі.
Mapping Scientific Production on Organizational Knowledge Flow
Authors: Jaime Miranda Junior  , Lídia Neumann Potrich  , José Leomar Todesco  , Paulo Mauricio Selig
Published: September 2023

For several years now, we have been living in a society called the knowledge society, in which the primary resource is knowledge. It is no longer just a personal input but also a strategic asset in the development of organizations. In this context, we have an area dedicated to studying and analyzing organizational knowledge flow (KF), which is defined as the process of transferring knowledge between people and/or knowledge processing mechanisms. A lack of studies compiling the most recent scientific production on KF has been identified in the literature analysis. This makes it difficult to understand the current context of the field, identify the main knowledge gaps and trends in this area of study. Thus, the research objective was to map the characteristics of scientific production on the knowledge flow construct by analyzing bibliometric and sociometric indicators to discover the state of the art and suggest future research in the field. An analysis was performed based on over 3,000 articles and reviews extracted from Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore databases. The results indicate that (i) research on the flow of knowledge has been stable since 2013, with a constant number of studies and publications in recent years; (ii) the main authors are from the Asian, European, and American continents without having a hegemony; (iii) prominent approaches are the relationship of knowledge flow within knowledge management processes and within the innovation ecosystem; and (iv) the analysis of the flow of knowledge gains potential importance, mainly in guiding action plans in knowledge management (KM) and in the search for better results in organizations.
A New Framework for Gaining Emotional Health Knowledge Through Virtual Reality-IoT Technology
Authors: Hardy Lázaro , De Castro Diego , Agnolin Guilherme , Da Silva Gabriel Ronney , Purificação Marcela
Published: September 2023

This work presents a new framework for studying the emotional and physical conditions of workers in Virtual Reality (VR) environments. The framework collects data from simulated virtual environments and helps develop adaptable models for different contexts. It introduces an architecture based on immersion in virtual reality (IVR), focusing on sensory perception, natural actions, narrative engagement, and social features. The author proposes categories to assess the impact of each concept on IVR applications, supported by an artificial intelligence module for data analysis and feedback. The framework also enables the collection of physiological parameters using VR glasses with storage and processing capacity. This facilitates control, performance, and integration with IoT contexts. The primary objective is to identify behavioral patterns for decision-making and employee emotional health management.
Profiling European Consumers that Engage in Boycotting
Authors: Mata Fernando , Baptista Nuno , Dos-Santos Maria , Jesus-Silva Natacha
Published: September 2023

Boycotting involves abstention from buying specific products or brands for political, ethical, or ecological reasons. Boycott is usually framed as an expression of political consumerism and has been on the rise. Companies that suffer a boycott may endure severe consequences including long-term damaged brand image and harmed reputation. However, there is still an incomplete picture of the socio-political and demographic profile of boycotters. Most characterizations of political consumers are based on research that combines boycotters and buycotters under a single construct of political consumers, and yet these consumers are driven by different motivations. The objective of this exploratory study is to provide a general characterization of European political consumers that engage in boycotting. The data used was collected between the 25th of May, 2022 and the18th of September, 2022, and was retrieved from the 10th edition (2022) of the European Social Survey. The study employs binary logistic regression to assess the association between boycotting and various potential factors listed in extant literature. Results indicate that boycotting behaviour is affected by age and other life-cycle variables, gender, education, institutional trust, the degree of satisfaction with the political system and the government, the level of trust in information and communication technology, reported self-happiness and self-general health perceptions. In general, the parameters of the models suggest that European consumers that engage in boycotting behaviour tend to be female, young, well-educated, trust on national political institutions and make intensive use of digital media. The conclusions of the empirical study are discussed and interpreted in light of current theories of consumer behaviour that highlight the post-modern, fragmented and globalized characteristics of current western societies. The results of this study enrich the literature on consumer boycotts and confirm the predicting power of various socio-demographic, psychological and attitudinal variables. Avenues for future research are identified together with consideration of the study limitations.
Strategies for Knowledge Management Readiness in an Engineering Consulting organization in South Africa
Authors: Mahuni Edigar , Fombad Madeleine
Published: September 2023

This article investigates knowledge management readiness at an engineering consulting firm in South Africa known as Zutari (Pty) Ltd, or Zutari, and suggest a strategy to achieve readiness in engineering firms. Engineering consulting firms are knowledge-intensive firms that offer specialised services in the provision of independent expert knowledge in the fields of engineering, science and other related areas in the public and private sectors, infrastructure, and construction sectors Although knowledge management is widely acknowledged as a strategic enabler in engineering consulting firms, most initiatives fail, making a knowledge management readiness assessment essential before implementation. The target population was Zutari’s permanently employed technical professionals. Stratified and systematic sampling methods were applied to select a sample of 285 technical professionals. A questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data. The assessment model of Aydin and Tasci (2005) was used to assign readiness levels for the critical success factors under investigation. The findings reveal that the level of knowledge management awareness among Sutaria staff is quite high, even though knowledge management is practised informally. A knowledge management readiness strategy is suggested to get Sutaria to the expected level of readiness. Knowledge management is widely acknowledged as a strategic enabler by employees in Zutari, with information technology currently the only critical success factor at the expected level of readiness. A knowledge management strategy is suggested to assist Sutaria in achieving the expected level of readiness. Further research could test the effectiveness of the readiness strategy in different contexts using mixed methods research. This research will add new knowledge to the body of knowledge in the engineering consulting sector and help firms planning to implement knowledge management.  Not many studies have been conducted to test the organisational readiness for knowledge management in engineering consulting firms. This article adds to the body of knowledge in this field.
Impact of Knowledge and Experience on Opinion Formation: The Case of Cryptocurrencies
Authors: Eisenbardt Monika , Eisenbardt Tomasz
Published: September 2023

The aim of this paper was to investigate the influence of knowledge and experience in a specific domain on the formation of opinions regarding a particular issue. The research focused on cryptocurrencies, chosen due to their relatively new and unexplored nature in terms of opinion formation. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 778 university students, which were then analyzed using the SmartPLS package. The survey was conducted in Poland, a country where cryptocurrencies are treated relatively neutrally, not being banned but also not widely accepted as a means of payment. The main research question addressed whether previously acquired knowledge and experience with cryptocurrencies impact opinion formation. Four latent variables were examined: Experience, Perceived Benefits, Perceived Disadvantages, and Opinion Formation. The findings reveal that Experience has the strongest influence on Opinion Formation, followed by Perceived Benefits, which has a positive effect, and Perceived Disadvantages, which has a negative effect. Therefore, the hypotheses were supported, indicating a positive association between Perceived Benefits and Opinion Formation (H1), as well as between respondents' Experience with cryptocurrencies and Opinion Formation (H3). Additionally, H2 was supported, indicating a negative association between Perceived Disadvantages and Opinion Formation. Our research results enrich the literature, particularly in the field of interdisciplinary approaches to cryptocurrencies, knowledge, and experience.
KM Challenges in Small KIBS Companies: Multi-case Analysis in Two Countries
Authors: Bolisani Ettore , Kassaneh Tomas Cherkos , Lis Anna , Scarso Enrico , Stolarek-Muszynska Ewa , Zieba Malgorzata
Published: September 2023

Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) – i.e. companies like e.g. computer services, consulting, engineering, business communication, and R&D support - are key players in the modern economies. They stimulate the innovativeness of businesses and societies. Their competitiveness is based on knowledge, which is their key production factor and also the kind of “goods” they sell. The large majority of KIBS companies have a small or medium size, which leads to major challenges because they manage their cognitive assets in a substantially informal and undeliberate way. They face several obstacles to managing knowledge, partly due to their limited resources, but also to the knowledge-intensive and intangible nature of their business processes and outputs. Such challenges, when not successfully identified and faced, may negatively impact competitiveness. The paper illustrates the findings of a qualitative investigation aimed at exploring the main KM challenges that KIBS SMEs face. These challenges were analysed with specific reference to the key KM processes, i.e.: knowledge acquisition, knowledge documentation and storage, knowledge sharing, knowledge application, and knowledge protection. The research is a multiple-case study based on interviews to key informants of 23 Italian and Polish KIBS SMEs of different sectors. The analysis made it possible to find recurring issues and highlight differences. The study provides food for thought for researchers and practitioners willing to clarify what KM processes need proper solutions for the effective management of knowledge in small KIBS.
Shortcomings of Current Performance Measurement and Management Systems: A Literature Review
Authors: Dvořáková Anna , Kotková Stříteská Michaela
Published: September 2023

The performance measurement system as a tool for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement plays a key role in the knowledge management development. Previous research indicates that performance measurement and management systems are not always successfully implemented to improve decision-making or knowledge management. Many failures relate to the behavioural aspects of performance management, but a systematic review of this topic is lacking. Therefore, the main aim of the paper is to explore the shortcomings of current performance measurement and management systems. The study conducted a systematic review of the literature of peer-reviewed articles over the past 20 years. The main shortcomings are analysed within the individual categories of technical and social control, especially in terms of design, implementation, and behavioural aspects. The findings revealed that the most common causes of shortcomings of measurement and management performance systems include technical problems, insufficient or late knowledge sharing, or the inability to effectively implement the entire system. An ineffective performance measurement and management system encourages bad decisions and wastes resources by misallocating them. Subsequently, this results in dysfunctional employee behaviour and deterioration in overall performance, which often even increases fear, reduces employee trust, and engagement. Based on the synthesis of the results, the paper suggests how to prevent the identified shortcomings to cause a rapid change in the behaviour of employees. From a theoretical contribution point of view, the research provides a comprehensive and clear view of the currently available theory of performance measurement and management systems. In terms of managerial implications, point out the shortcomings of current performance measurement and management systems and outline how to overcome them.
Managing Knowledge Acquired from Smart Meters in a Distributed Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Authors: Kuceba Robert
Published: September 2023

The primary purpose of this article is to present the functional information and knowledge - acquired from smart electricity meter readings, which are a component of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The relations between the management of knowledge acquired from the AMI system and the new empirically identifieddecision-making processes that make the management of electricity value more efficient, both on the side of the supplier but also, which need to be emphasised, on the side of the consumer/household, often the energy prosumer (micro RES production), are indicated in it. In the first part of the article - the theoretical and cognitive part - justification has been given for the subject matter specified in the title of the paper. Attention was drawn to the dynamic digitization and automation of energy metering readings. The size of the AMI market in terms of the growth in the number of smart meters in households, as well as the size of the market, has been quantitatively described. In the context of the dynamic growth of smart electricity meters, the growth of heterogeneous knowledge on households resulting from high-frequency readings was justified, which in fact reflect not only variable energy demand but also the culture of energy demand and use. In the paper its author has structured the insights gained from the AMI infrastructure. In turn, the second - empirical - part attempts to answer two research questions: 1) What information/knowledge in addition to real-time bi-directional energy readings necessary for energy value management can be generated through the use of high-frequency clocking smart meters?; 2) How to use the acquired knowledge, manage the knowledge, acquired from the readings of the distributed AMI (smart electricity meters) infrastructure, in terms of key decision-making processes that make energy value management more effective, both on the supplier side but also on the consumer/household side, frequently the energy prosumer - micro RES production. In order to answer the above two research questions, a questionnaire survey was conducted and a brainstorming, scientific discourse with inference was carried out with a group of business practitioners, including managers of corporations and energy companies - improving their knowledge, and competences in the area of management and entrepreneurship in energy markets, including RES.
Knowledge Sharing and Transfer Frameworks: Lessons from Sub-Saharan South Africa.
Authors: Nadison Donovan , Olekanma Obafemi , Mgedezi Viwe
Published: September 2023

The success of Sub-Saharan South Africa’s public sector could be deemed dependent on context-relevant knowledge sharing and transfer (KST) frameworks to facilitate knowledge exchange. Knowledge sharing and transfer frameworks which facilitate knowledge management (KM) are still largely influenced by Western research studies, these contributions dominate the field. The extant knowledge sharing and transfer public management frameworks increasingly reflect a predominantly western oriented bias towards objectivist perspectives on knowledge, the alternate practice-based knowledge sharing and transfer frameworks, considered responsive to Sub-Saharan African knowledge exchange problems are under-investigated. This paper thus aims to understand ‘what KST framework factors enhance public management in Sub-Saharan South Africa’. The research was designed as a qualitative study underpinned by interpretivist philosophy. Qualitative data were collected from 15 public sector practitioners, using the semi-structured interview technique. Thematic Analysis and Trans Positional Cognition Approach was used to analyse the data collected. The findings from this study yielded four themes namely, Unique antecedent performance factors; Human performance factors; Organisational performance factors and Continuous learning performance strategies. Rahman’s knowledge sharing and transfer conceptual model was adopted as a theoretical framework and used to better understand the findings of this work. Applying the theoretical framework, we note elements within Rahman’s model could be deemed more applicable in a Western context as it only confirmed two of the study’s four findings. We therefore propose the output of this study as new knowledge within the Knowledge sharing and transfer frameworks’ domain.  Our contribution is compatible with the Sub-Saharan South African organisational context. The implication of this within context is that KST implementation in sub-Saharan South Africa could deemed bottom up oriented as against the western approach which is top-down.  This study thus contributes to a better understanding of KST Framework implementation in Sub Saharan South Africa and provides opportunity for future research work in this field.
Factors influencing professional virtual communities towards public service efficiency
Authors: Albert Geeta , Goh See Kwong  , Nor Takrim Ibrahim
Published: September 2023

Communities of practice, which are often a central component of KM, are considered to be used to facilitate information sharing, resolve internal obstacles, and enhance mutual learning. The extensive use of ICT has enabled their transformation into a virtual environment – Professional Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs) – which is creating ideal conditions for collaborative information sharing and learning. This research examined factors predicting usage of the VCoP and how Malaysian public sector organisations, through their adoption, can influence their service efficiency. Based on the synthesis of the UTAUT2 and the DeLone & McLean Model of IS Success, a quantitative approach was adopted for this research. 313 valid respondent data was collected using a questionnaire from public sector organisations that had adopted a VCoP as a knowledge sharing tool. A logical sequence of methods, encompassing descriptive and inferential analysis, followed by using Structured Equation Modelling (SEM), and the SmartPLS software was conducted to determine relevant statistical tests. The findings suggest that the Malaysian Public Sector will benefit from improving their knowledge sharing environment with a VCoP system. Establishing appropriate facilitating conditions, quality knowledge and an enjoyable and up-to-date digital tool will ensure continuous usage.
Sharing Knowledge in Multi-generational Teams in Remote Working Conditions During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gajda Joanna
Published: September 2023

The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to changing the philosophy of managing a multi-generational team. The COVID-19 pandemic is accompanied by a general atmosphere of uncertainty, which creates a sense of chaos and disorganization. Its effects are felt by numerous organizations from many industries. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to maintain business continuity by implementing remote work. Companies are increasingly opening up to remote work, seeing many new opportunities in it that they want to actively use. Hence, there is an urgent need for companies to develop effective actions that will motivate a multi-generational team to share knowledge, strengthen its skills and competences in this area, and build commitment to ongoing work for optimal performance of permanent duties. Although it requires more effort, especially from the managerial staff, remote implementation of the duties entrusted to multi-generational teams may prove effective in achieving business goals thanks to the knowledge and experience of specialists. Team management in the covid reality has taught Polish managers that in order to stimulate people to be active in sharing knowledge, it will be crucial to show care for the needs of employees and integrate them with the goals of the organization. This approach underlies how companies manage multi-generational teams efficiently in the Covid reality and will pay off in the future.The considerations in the article were based on literature studies and the analysis of the results of surveys conducted from March to November 2022 on a group of 258 people representing all generations.The first part of the study is of a theoretical nature and discusses the factors determining the efficient sharing of knowledge in multi-generational teams in conditions of remote work forced by the epidemiological situation. The second part of the study concerns pilot studies conducted in Polish companies in order to obtain and analyze the opinions of employees regarding the conditions for sharing knowledge in the situation of remote work, which came suddenly. This article is an attempt to answer the question of whether belonging to a specific generational group has a positive effect on the transfer of knowledge during a pandemic. Obtaining a cross-sectional nature of the considerations is a contribution to further and extended research in the field of the issues raised.
Financial Literacy and its Relationship to the Indebtedness of a Bank's Customers
Authors: Arce-Cruz Gerson Orlando , Valencia-Mayuri Juan Carlos , Jimenez-Rivera Wilder Oswaldo , Jiménez Rivera William Miguel , Cordova-Buiza Franklin
Published: September 2023

The success or failure of economic agents, especially families, depends on decision making, which in turn will depend on the capabilities, knowledge and skills acquired through financial education. In this sense, the lack of financial capabilities is considered one of the most pressing problems in today's societies. In Peru, one of the main barriers to financial inclusion is the lack of financial education; these low levels of education affect the contracting of active and passive operations in the financial system. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between financial literacy and the indebtedness of the clients of a banking agency. The methodology has a quantitative approach, correlational level, cross-sectional and non-experimental design. The population considered is finite, 1600 customers in the bank and the study sample was 310 customers. A survey was used as a technique and a 36-question Likert scale questionnaire was used as an instrument. The correlational results present a Spearman's Rho =0.474; the research also finds that 73.23 % of the bank's clients are interested in knowing the interest rate (TCEA) before contracting a loan on the active operations side and on the passive operations side 54. Regarding savings, 60% of the bank's clients consider it important to save in the financial system, which is consistent with the fact that 65.49% tend to keep their savings in the banking system for a period of more than 12 months, demonstrating confidence in the Peruvian financial system. It is concluded that there is a relationship between financial literacy and the indebtedness of the clients of the Lima branch of a bank, obtaining a positive correlation.
University-Industry Technology Transfer and Coproduction: A Case Study
Authors: Guimaraes Fernanda , Pacheco Roberto Carlos dos Santos , Ramos Carneiro Monica , Ostuni Gauthier Fernando Alvaro
Published: September 2023

Universities can promote entrepreneurship and innovation both by training professionals and by offering knowledge resulting from their research. Traditionally, industrial development has benefited from technology transfer (TT) from universities. Although the TT is very known and used, co-ownership and economic exploitation after a TT process remain a challenge to formal University-Industry agreements. In this study we discuss the notion of university-industry coproduction as a means to address formal agreement after TT. The case study is a Brazilian national Program, called CEURS - “Training and Studies for Urban and Regional Sustainability”. The main goal of CEURS is to provide practical training to individuals and teams on sustainability matters, focused on how to fulfill the UN's SDG 2030 Agenda locally (i.e., how to empower projects that are already at the community level so that they can become city programs). To do so, CEURS project was led by an academic network, sponsored by national government agencies. The project was developed at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) by academics and students of the Graduate Program in Engineering and Knowledge Management, from the research group on Co-production in Digital Commons, in Brazil. CEURS team has developed CEURS Platform, a digital education platform, currently in the process of being publicly transferred to be augmented and operated at a national level. In this article, we analyze the institutional technology transfer agreements available to CEURS regarding the need to meet project demands for technology licensing, technology transfer, open innovation, and joint patents. We offer a critical analysis of a current regulatory process in technology transfer in an academic project that combines education, development, and social demand fulfillment. We conclude that a technology transfer licensing agreement can include principles that may fulfill CEURS project needs for nationalization through university-industry co-production. This study contributes to academics, innovation offices, policymakers, and university managers in formulating diligent and fast processes and strategies through technology transfers.
Reimagining Power and Micro-politics in Project Organisations
Authors: Olaisen Johan , Jevnaker Helene
Published: September 2023

The empirically investigated problem of our paper is what impact do micropolitics and power have on project management in an organization? Informal power and micropolitics played a massive role in the projects, and personal and relational knowledge appeared in all projects to achieve the expected results. The project manager uses personal networks, personal relations, and mentor's network with cognitive, affective, and emotional influence as power and politics if needed to achieve expected results. Power and micropolitics were necessary skills and tools for a successful project manager. The findings relate to the manager's intentions. The informal power and micro-politics process are reused in every project because informal power and micropolitics are a part of project work. Power accumulation and wise handling are essential leadership tools for every manager. Employees work for managers who have power over those who do not. The former can get them what they want: visibility, upwards mobility, and resources. Micropolitics and power represent a unique competence (i.e., knowledge, experiences, and attitudes) and tool for handling any project. Power is significantly underrated as a tool to control and govern projects. Micropolitics is a part of that tool to get the decisions the project leader wants, maybe with future promises. A democratic and consensus-oriented decision process opens for power games and micropolitics rather than hedging them in more hierarchical organizations. A complex matrix organization involving employees in many projects is also open to micropolitics and power. Micropolitics and power might prolong and complicate decision-making processes in ordinary projects and improve processes in fast-track projects. Micropolitics and power both increase and reduce the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization. The higher complexity, the higher returns on using power and micro-politics to get the expected project results.
CLARK: Building Conversational Intelligence for Knowledge Management in the Space Domain
Authors: Henriquez Marcel , Herd Andrew , Danènas Paulius , Dilijonas Darius , Ontiveros Jose
Published: September 2023

This paper presents the case study of the CLARK (Captured Lessons applied for the Reuse of Knowledge) project which is an evolution of the Lessons Learned (LL) portal at the European Space Agency (ESA). The SCARLET research activity has been a key for-runner to this project on an academic research level. It has provided us with important insights into the architecture of the system design. A knowledge graph (KG) has been developed to (re)search (for) knowledge from different angles through the established relationships by combining and structuring data from many sources. Additionally, a chatbot is trained to provide a conversational intelligence experience on top of the data provided by the different Knowledge Management (KM) activities at ESA. Hence, CLARK project enables to retrieve, search, or provide knowledge for the employees across ESA through different interfaces connected to the core systems. In this paper, we also report some findings from the initial testing which indicate very promising results in terms of user engagement and usability of CLARK system and the overall approach. The paper also discusses current and future challenges.
Knowledge Management Dynamics in Offshore Wind Farms in the Netherlands
Authors: Vreugdenhil Heleen , Ellen Gerald Jan , De Vries Jort
Published: September 2023

Offshore wind farm development is a is a highly complex process. The societal and political pressure to implement is high while environmental responses and future developments in the global energy network are uncertain. Moreover, many interests in maritime space are at stake. The dependency on knowledge for decision-making is high, but the capacity to use knowledge is limited. In this paper we investigate the role of ecosystem knowledge in offshore wind farm planning and management. We have identified 4 types of research arenas: (1) government driven (e.g., monitoring programs) (2) subsidized research (national or EU), (3) industrial or PPS (Public-private partnerships), and (4) research by universities. This study considers the way in which knowledge from different arenas is or could be taken up and used in policy. We identify that particularly government-driven research (monitoring) is used in policymaking. The analysis of policy documents, in-depth expert interviews and focus groups reveals that the distance between knowledge developers and knowledge users may differentiate from purely transactional relations to co-production-relations. However, co-production is rare beyond the monitoring programs directly initiated by the government agencies.