bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudio CTS de una estrategia metodológica en contextos no formales orientada al desarrollo de la producción oral en estudiantes de bachillerato en Manabí-Ecuador
Authors: Mendoza Bravo Karina , Alcívar Moreira Glenda , Díaz Caballero José
Published: August 2022

El presente artículo aborda las reflexiones que se dan a través de un estudio descriptivo, con aplicación del método de análisis documental sobre las implicaciones que tiene la Ciencia, la Tecnología y la Sociedad en la implementación de una estrategia metodológica en contextos no formales donde se busca desarrollar la producción oral en estudiantes de bachillerato de la localidad y fortalecer la formación integral de los estudiantes de la Carrera de Idiomas y Lingüística. Los presupuestos teóricos metodológicos apuntados en la investigación permiten valorar que la organización de la producción oral en el Club de Inglés favorece doblemente la calidad de la enseñanza aprendizaje del idioma, en tanto permite, por una parte, en los estudiantes de bachillerato desarrollar patrones orales correctos y motivados debido al entorno más flexible del contexto no formal, lo cual les brinda mayor significatividad, y por la otra, en los estudiantes de la Carrera ya que les permite potenciar su formación logrando un mayor crecimiento personal, profesional y social.
Palabras clave: Ciencia Tecnología y Sociedad, Estrategia Metodológica, contextos no formales, Club de Inglés, producción oral.
 
Abstract
 
This article refers the reflections given through a descriptive study, with application of the method of documentary analysis on the implications of Science, Technology and Society in the implementation of a methodological strategy in non-formal contexts where the aim is to develop oral production in local high school students and strengthen the integral formation of the students of Language and Linguistic School. The theoretical and methodological assumptions pointed out in the research make it possible to assess that the organization of oral production in the English Club favors twice, the quality of language teaching-learning, while allowing, on the one hand, high school students to develop correct oral patterns and motivated due to the more flexibility environment of the non-formal context, which gives them greater significance, and on the other hand, in the students of the Language and Linguistic School, since it allows them to  strengthen their training achieving greater personal, professional and social growth. 
 
Keywords: Science Technology and Society, Methodological Strategy, non-formal contexts, English Club, oral production.
O USO DO GÊNERO CRÔNICA JORNALÍSTICA NAS AULAS DE LEITURA E PRODUÇÃO DE TEXTO
Authors: Costa Liene
Published: August 2022

O USO DO GÊNERO CRÔNICA JORNALÍSTICA NAS AULAS DE LEITURA E PRODUÇÃO DE TEXTO
A CRIAÇÃO DE FILMES PELOS ALUNOS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL A PARTIR DA HISTÓRIA DO BRASIL
Authors: Florêncio Rutemara
Published: August 2022

A CRIAÇÃO DE FILMES PELOS ALUNOS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL A PARTIR DA HISTÓRIA DO BRASIL
NAS PISTAS DE VELÀZQUEZ: PRODUÇÃO IMAGINÁRIA E ONTOLOGIA NA SOCIEDADE DAS ILUSÕES
Authors: Santos Sheila Daniela Medeiros dos
Published: August 2022

NAS PISTAS DE VELÀZQUEZ: PRODUÇÃO IMAGINÁRIA E ONTOLOGIA NA SOCIEDADE DAS ILUSÕES
AS CRIANÇAS, OS MEIOS DE COMUNICAÇÃO E O PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DA CIDADANIA
Authors: Ronzani Simone
Published: August 2022

AS CRIANÇAS, OS MEIOS DE COMUNICAÇÃO E O PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DA CIDADANIA
A UTILIZAÇÃO DE INSTRUMENTOS TECNOLÓGICOS NO COTIDIANO ESCOLAR
Authors: Camargo Andreia Regina de Oliveira
Published: August 2022

A UTILIZAÇÃO DE INSTRUMENTOS TECNOLÓGICOS NO COTIDIANO ESCOLAR
DO TEXTO AO DIGITAL: MÚLTIPLAS LEITURAS
Authors: Junquer Ângela , Cortez Elizena
Published: August 2022

DO TEXTO AO DIGITAL: MÚLTIPLAS LEITURAS
O OLHAR DA IMPRENSA PAULISTANA E CAMPINEIRA SOBRE O JOGO SÃO PAULO X PONTE PRETA (COPA SULAMERICANA 2013)
Authors: Gomes César Augusto
Published: August 2022

O OLHAR DA IMPRENSA PAULISTANA E CAMPINEIRA SOBRE O JOGO SÃO PAULO X PONTE PRETA (COPA SULAMERICANA 2013)
ACESSIBILIDADE NA WEB: A INCLUSÃO PASSA PELO ACESSO
Authors: Bonilha Fabiana Fator Gouvêa
Published: August 2022

ACESSIBILIDADE NA WEB: A INCLUSÃO PASSA PELO ACESSO
EDUCOMUNICAÇÃO, COMUNICAÇÃO COMUNITÁRIA E JORNALISMO LITERÁRIO: TRÊS TEORIAS E ALGUMAS PROPOSTAS EM UM PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO
Authors: Ormaneze Fabiano
Published: August 2022

EDUCOMUNICAÇÃO, COMUNICAÇÃO COMUNITÁRIA E JORNALISMO LITERÁRIO: TRÊS TEORIAS E ALGUMAS PROPOSTAS EM UM PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO
Mídias-educação e TIC para a educação e na formação docente: reflexões sobre o uso das mídias na escola contemporânea
Authors: Paiva Adriana Pontes , Silva Alessandra Lara , Paiva Luiz Fernando Ribeiro de
Published: August 2022

Desde as últimas décadas do século XX, as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) já se encontravam presentes em praticamente todos os setores da sociedade. Gradativamente, essas tecnologias têm sido incorporadas à educação, contribuindo potencialmente para o ensino e a aprendizagem. No entanto, o uso das TIC como recursos pedagógicos ainda desafia a prática docente. Este artigo apresenta uma discussão sobre as contribuições das mídias digitais para o ensino e na formação docente. A metodologia utilizada baseou-se em pesquisa bibliográfica nas áreas da educação, ensino e formação docente. Os resultados encontrados com o estudo sugerem que o uso das tecnologias digitais no ensino pode contribuir de forma positiva para a transmissão e o compartilhamento de conhecimentos, para uma maior motivação e interação entre os alunos, e maior dinamismo das aulas, ressaltando-se, ainda, a possibilidade de construção de espaços de aprendizagem inovadores.
Role of Multidrug-resistant Pathogens in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India
Authors: Fatima Sadiya , Uddin Mustafeed , Tapasya Rao P.L. , Rao S.Rajeshwar
Published: August 2022

Aim: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the second most common infection acquired in the intensive care unit (ICU). Bacteriological profiles cause VAP and their susceptibility patterns vary in different institutions. Methods: A prospective study was conducted from June 2017 to May 2018 in a tertiary care hospital as per the recent NHSN guidelines in finding the incidence of VAP and further determining the etiological agents by both conventional and automated methods. The combination disk method (Phenotypic confirmatory test), ampicillin C (AmpC) disk test, modified carbapenem inactivation method, imipenem/ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid combined disc test, and cefoxitin disk test were performed for the detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL), AmpC β-lactamases, carbapenemases, metallo-beta-lactamases (MBL), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Results: Among 104 patients, 31 cases developed PVAP (possible VAP) during their ICU stay; of these cases, two patients had two episodes of VAP each, and the incidence of VAP was 32%. The most common isolate was Acinetobacter baumannii (38%), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (22%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (16%), and Escherichia coli (13.51%). Twenty (54%) of the 37 VAP pathogens were multidrug resistant. ESBL was produced by 40% and 67% of E. coli and K. pneumoniae, respectively. MBL was produced by 25% of P. aeruginosa. In addition, AmpC beta-lactamases were produced by 18% each of the Enterobacteriaceae and non-fermenters, respectively. One of the two S. aureus isolates was methicillin-resistant. Conclusion: The majority of VAP cases in our setting were caused by highly resistant strains. The frequency of specific multidrug resistance pathogens causing VAP may vary due to hospital, patient population, exposure to antibiotics, type of ICU patients, and changes over time, emphasizing the need for timely local surveillance data.
Determination of Helicobacter Pylori Infection Prevalence by Non-invasive Methods
Authors: Gharavi Mohammad Javad , Zarei Javad , Roshani Asl Parisa , Yazdanyar Zahra , Sharif Masoud , Rashidi Niloufar
Published: August 2022

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is identified as the most frequent agent of bacterial infections in humans which can cause various gastrointestinal diseases. This pathogen has infected approximately half of the world’s population, and its outbreak has varied across different regions. The purpose of this study was to estimate the H. pylori infection prevalence amongst patients in Fardis county, Alborz province, Iran, using noninvasive methods. Methods: A total of 5677 patients were analyzed from September 2020 to October 2021 to detect H. pylori by the use of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) IgG, IgA, and IgM tests, stool antigen test (SAT), and urea breath test (UBT). Results: Of 5677 patients, 3486 (61.4%) were female and 2191 (38.6%) were male with the mean age of 38.82 ± 18.289 years old. The overall rate of H. pylori infection positive was 31.46%, and the serological tests were the most prescribed types of tests. The IgG test and then SAT detected the most positive cases. Further, the infection rate was significantly associated with age. Except for the case of IgM, which was higher in females compared to males, no significant difference was found between gender and bacteria outbreak. Conclusions: This study indicated a decline in H. pylori infection prevalence compared with the prior survey conducted at this center. However, its rate amongst the patients referring to Fardis laboratory is still high.
MicroRNA155 May Be an Important Part of Human Papilloma Virus-Related Cancers
Authors: Douzandeh-Mobarrez Banafsheh , Kariminik Ashraf , Kheirkhah Babak
Published: August 2022

Background: Micro-RNAs (miRs) play several roles during infections with viruses. Therefore, the roles of miR21 and mir155 in the induction of the viral-related cancers have been the focus of attention in several studies. High risk human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are the main factors negatively contributing to the induction of HPV-related cancers. This study aimed to evaluate the expression of miR21 and mir155 in the patients with HPV-high risk genotypes in order to explore the roles of the miRs in the induction of HPV-related cancers. Methods: In this study, 40 women infected with the high-risk HPV genotypes as well as 40 healthy controls were examined regarding the relative expression of miR21 and mir155 by adopting real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. U6 was used for data normalization of miRNAs. Results: Relative expressions of both miR21 and miR155 were significantly higher in the HPV-infected patients compared to those in non-infected women. Conclusions: It was concluded that miR21 and miR155 may have played key roles in the induction of HPV-related cancers among Iranian patients.
The use of Virtual Learning Environment for students effective engagement in the Higher Education Institutions through knowledge management and blended learning'
Authors: Khilji Nasrullah
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this paper is to examine the continuously growing use of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for students’ effective engagement in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through knowledge management (KM) and blended learning (BL). Digital technology has transformed teaching and learning in such a way that VLE became indispensable part of HEIs to effectively engage students through blended learning. COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected organisations worldwide including the HEIs as institutions were compelled to close their campuses in response to lockdowns. The HEIs have responded with greater agility to transform campus teaching into virtual learning. VLE is relentlessly evolving in terms of scope and application while HEIs are renovating themselves in parallel ensuring a practical online platform for digital revolution. In this study, the identified research gap is determined to assess the level of students’ engagement in their higher education through KM and blended learning specifically using virtual learning activities. A cross-sectional quantitative methodological approach is employed to assess the use of VLE on students’ engagement through KM and blended learning. The students’ effective engagement is assessed by employing the research arithmetical analysis method based on five demographic factors including their “age, gender, ﬁeld of study, ethnicity, and mode of study programme”. The collected data is systematically analysed to validate students’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioural engagement through KM and blended learning practices. The effective students’ engagement through KM and blended learning questionnaire ‘KMSEBL’© is industrialized, comprising of five essential demographic factors “age, gender, ethnicity, field of study, and mode of study”, containing 12 close-ended substances under three main dimensions to assess students’ effective engagement including ‘students’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioural factors. The data outcome is later evaluated applying the Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis, which indicates that students’ various groups and sub-groups responding in a different manner in context of elevated substances. The research result approves the role of technology innovation for enhanced students’ engagement in higher education through KM and blended learning practices. However, the future research will investigate what specific KM and blended learning activities are essential in engaging students from diverse demographic, geographic, psychographic groups.
The Perceived Effect of Intellectual Capital on the Performance of a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study
Authors: Gradim Adriana , Neris Elaine , Vale José , Matos Florinda
Published: August 2022

During an increasingly competitive environment, where digital technologies play a crucial role, organisations began to seek competitive advantages in their intangible resources to survive. Therefore, organisations’ intellectual capital (IC) is considered an essential source of competitive advantages. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have also recognised the relevance of this phenomenon since these organisations use their IC to produce knowledge. In response to the call to analyse IC in practice, which includes emerging countries, this paper’s goal is twofold. On the one hand, it aims to assess the perceptions of a Brazilian HEI’s internal stakeholders regarding the relative importance of each IC dimension. On the other hand, it intends to understand how IC influences the performance of these organisations. Additionally, it intends to comprehend how internal stakeholders perceive and might measure performance. A case study was conducted at the Brazilian Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Mato Grosso. The findings suggest that the three traditional IC dimensions are equally important to create competitive advantages, although there is no unanimity regarding which is the most important. They also show that IC influences, through several means, the performance of the HEI, although there was a focus on individual performance and also on negative issues, something which may, potentially, be caused by some lack of knowledge regarding the IC concept. Another finding is the lack of awareness regarding the importance of digital technologies in improving IC. Finally, an overlap between IC and performance indicators has been noticed. This study contributes to developing awareness about the relevance of intellectual capital in HEIs pertaining to emerging countries and its importance in improving their performance.
Challenging the IC Theory: Suggestions for Some Ways Forward
Authors: Kianto Aino , Cabrilo Sladjana
Published: August 2022

Understanding how knowledge and related resources has permeated scholasticism and an intellectual capital (IC)-based view of the firm, and it has gained increasing weight in contemporary management literature. Manifold impacts of IC on organizational performance have been widely evidenced with management mechanisms for various IC dimensions to be found in most established organizations. As research is a strongly path-dependent activity, it seems natural that IC research may lean on classical frameworks and conceptualizations from prior decades. However, this consideration may be problematic, since large-scale changes in companies’ operating environments, such as digitalization, a crisis in sustainability, as well as reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic through remote-working initiatives. Consequently, call for new knowledge resources comes into play naturally. In this paper, an argument is made that the normative approaches for conceptualizing IC and its performance relevance must be updated. Further, we suggest that the new post-pandemic world of enterprise calls for novel understandings relevant to IC. To spur new thinking that offers a way forward, a theoretical model is proposed for a revised understanding of IC and its role in organizational viability. Important new issues are examined as related to various IC elements. The paper contributes to IC research by constructing a revised model of IC useful for generating topical research models suitable for development and testing in future theoretical and empirical studies. A set of potential research questions is outlined to guide additional research.
Forms of Adaptation of Newcomers in Wikipedia as Online Sharing Knowledge Project
Authors: Karczewska Anna
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Wikipedia is one of the largest virtual communities of practice aimed at building and sharing knowledge online. Its ambitious goals require the cooperation of millions of users around the world. The development of the project has slowed down over the last few years, hence the acquisition and retention of new users is becoming more and more challenging. Consequently, properly organized adaptation, and encouragement of newcomers to become a part of the community emerges as a crucial issue for the existence of Wikipedia.

This paper presents the results of the quantitative research carried out with the use of the content analysis method on the different language versions of Wikipedia. The issues investigated included the following aspects: the level of advancement of the newcomers’ adaptation process, the use of various adaptation tools, forms of welcoming and enhancing newcomers to learn and edit the Wikipedia content, while also their potential effect on the productivity and engagement of users.

The results of the research indicate great diversity among the tools used, depending on the language version of the project. Not all the statements directed to the newcomers are encouraging and friendly, as some cultures create more restrictive and punitive content than the others. The latter leaves the newcomer with the responsibility for the process of learning the rules of behaviour of the Wikipedia community. The more advanced the adaptation process is, the more active and productive users are. The conclusions of the research may be of use to different virtual communities of practice and organizations which face the problem of adapting newcomers in the online activity connected with knowledge sharing.
Remote work and Knowledge Exchange Strategies in the Opinions of Generation Z
Authors: Albrychiewicz-Słocińska Anna
Published: August 2022

The situation of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many companies to switch to a remote work system. This phenomenon took a massive form in the first stage of the pandemic mainly due to the lockdown. However, in the following months, many employees found this professional arrangement convenient and conducive to the organisation of work and personal life. Remote work seems to be particularly attractive for employees of the young generation. At the same time, employers have noticed that this form of work definitely has benefits, but also brings disadvantages. Today, management practitioners are increasingly pointing to the hybrid work model as the preferred one. In order to learn about the preferences of the Generation Z employees in terms of the forms of work and their impact on various aspects of work, a survey was designed. The research was conducted in December 2021 on a sample of the Generation Z representatives with the aim to identify their attitudes and opinions about the remote type of work based on their experiences and expectations. For the research purposes, the Likert scale-based questionnaire technique was applied. The data was analysed in the STATISTICA program using Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA on ranks test, Mann-Whitney test, and the Pearson's chi-square test. The strength of the correlation between the variables was assessed using the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. The results of the research reveal interesting dependencies between the reasons for knowledge exchange in the remote work.
Action Research as a Tool for Project Knowledge Management in the Projectified Public Organization
Authors: Brodzińska Kamila
Published: August 2022

The chapter aims to present the results of an action research project carried out in years 2018 – 2019, which concerned project knowledge management. The entity in which the study was conducted is one of the largest museums in Poland. The museum under study is an example of a projectified public organization where most of the activities are being performed in the form of a project. The intention of the undertaken action research was to introduce an organizational change – to improve the process of project knowledge management in the museum. Hence, the aim of the paper is to show how can action research support project knowledge management processes in organisations and in which way action research affects the knowledge retention of project workers.

Analysis of the obtained data allow us to conclude that action research, is an effective tool and approach in the improvement of project knowledge management. Thanks to this approach, members of the organizations, dispersed among different project teams, can e.g. jointly work out the rules for better project knowledge management in their workplace and improve the project knowledge management process in general. Hence, action research may positively impact knowledge retention among project team members.
How Innovation Is Created: A Conceptual Framework From a Knowledge-based View
Authors: Fu Qiang
Published: August 2022

Based on the knowledge-based view (KBV), knowledge is the most significant strategic resource of an organization. From a strategic management standpoint, connecting knowledge and performance is one of the most vital undertakings of any knowledge-based theory of an organization. However, most existing studies in this field left many questions unanswered. Although many researchers have recognized the importance of knowledge production in generating an organization’s competitive advantage, they have failed to establish a solid causality between organizational behaviors in knowledge creation and firm performance, and hence the mechanisms remain unclear. This study argues that the innovation process is characterized by the generation of new knowledge, where creative problem solving and new product development can occur and yield innovation results. Idea management and intellectual property, innovation process, and innovation portfolio and project management represent broad innovation processes. Thus, this study proposes a new conceptual framework to investigate the link between broad innovation processes and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) performance. This novel perspective sheds light on how new knowledge generation, i.e., innovation, in the innovation process directly impacts SME performance, thereby connecting knowledge and firm performance via innovation processes.
Local ICT Firms’ Perspective on Planning Cooperation With City Government for Innovations
Authors: Głębocki Konrad
Published: August 2022

Local ICT firms can play an important role in creation of innovations which could support a smart city concept realization in a city. The topic of the paper is to present details of local ICT firms' perspective on cooperation with city government for production of innovations important in a smart city concept realization. There is a research gap in up-to-date studies concerning such a topic. Motivation of  the author in preparing the paper was to make a step forward to fill this research gap through realizing the article’s main objective which was to answer the following question: ‘What is the perspective of local ICT firms and what are their expectations in the mentioned cooperation to result in production of innovations useful for the city?’ An additional question was ‘What is the attitude of local ICT firms towards inviting big international leaders in smart city projects for cooperation in the ICT industry?’ Critical research of the paper is first of all of empirical and qualitative nature. A review of the current international literature was of preliminary nature. The review was carried out in respect of a smart sustainable city, ICT innovations and public management, ICT innovations and their sustainability. The study concentrated on the case of the Polish city of Częstochowa. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with managers of six ICT local firms or units located in Częstochowa. The findings of the paper include a set of expectations of local ICT firms useful for city governments in planning cooperation with ICT firms for innovations. In analyzing the perspective of local ICT firms an important element was their attitude towards inviting big international leaders in the ICT industry in smart city for cooperation by the city government. The boundaries of the paper of the above nature limited its scope to the perspective of local ICT firms leaving outside e.g. the analysis of the city government perspective. In the future, the studies should be developed on: creating a comprehensive model of strategic planning of the cooperation between city government and ICT firms for Smart City sustainable innovations.
COVID-19 and Safety: A Theoretical Study with Applications
Authors: Tomé Eduardo , Godinho Cátia , Edwards John
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 put people, organizations and societies under immense stress. That stress was related to fear. Fear meant trust was lost. When trust was lost, business and people were badly damaged, resulting in a massive societal disruption. The Old Normal from before the pandemic was based on presence at work, and the Pandemic Normal during the pandemic has been based on remote work; we believe that after the pandemic a New Normal based on hybrid work will be the dominant one. The three stages, Old Normal, Pandemic Normal and New Normal are all analysed from the perspective of the PPT (People, Processes and Technology) model of knowledge management (Edwards 2011).

Underlying the analysis is the concept of safety as it refers to health, and especially perceptions of safety. Measures taken to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of COVID-19, such as lockdowns and compulsory wearing of masks, were completely beyond what most people, especially in Europe, Australasia and the Americas, had ever experienced. Assuming that government has a duty to ensure that its citizens feel safe, we look at both the pandemic period and the future in the light of this responsibility.

The PPT model is used to consider various aspects of the situation, concentrating on the UK and Portugal as examples. The analysis includes what planning took place beforehand (if any), what preventative measures were put in place and when, how testing and contact tracing was organised and its links to the preventative measures, and the non-clinical aspects of vaccination and treatment. We consider what proved to be effective and what did not – at times a moving target; what lessons were learned during the pandemic; and crucially what lessons have been or should be learned for the future. Using the PPT terminology, the most critical area to get right seems to be the linkages from People to Processes.
Management of Consumer Payment Determined by Gender During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Piersiala Luiza
Published: August 2022

The article discusses the subject of the consumer's gender and factors that affect shopping, and more specifically whether there is a relationship between gender and preferred means of payment in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. I explore the relationship between cash and other payment instruments using the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic as a natural experiment exogenously affecting both the payment industry and consumers’ habits. This article sheds more light on changing the payment habits of consumers since the beginning of the pandemic.

The purpose of this article is to examine the styles of payment-related decision making and to identify differences and similarities in this regard according to gender. Women are different from men in every activity they perform, and therefore also in shopping styles. Consumer behaviour is an area in which the diversity of behaviour between men and women is very clear. The author conducted an empirical study in the period of January-February 2022 among the students of the University of the Third Age. The study participants were women and men over 55 years of age. The basic research method was the PAPI (Paper and Pencil Interview) method, based on a questionnaire.

In the first part of the article, it was attempted to present some theoretical aspects of payment methods by consumers in Poland and in Europe, based on the analysis of literature sources. Then, the gender-dependent differences in consumer behaviour are presented. The next section describes the procedure of empirical research, as well as the most important conclusions of the research.
Knowledge Sharing Enablers and Barriers: Insights From a Socio-Environmental Project
Authors: Silverio Natalia , Varvakis Rados Gregorio Jean , Anjos Edilene , Poleza Mariangela
Published: August 2022

Knowledge is recognized as an organizational asset in projects, as it reduces failures, improves competencies, and saves resources. Knowledge sharing (KS), specifically, brings value to projects. However, it is poorly investigated in project management literature, as generally previous works have focused on IT and civil construction projects. The literature has described some factors which foster or inhibit KS, nevertheless, there is little consensus about KS enablers and barriers in the project’s contexts. Therefore, this paper investigates KS enablers and barriers in a socio-environmental project. It adopted Action Research as the strategy of investigation. Observations and semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, as well as field notes. The thematic analysis method was used for data analysis. The results highlight the participants’ systemic thinking, which can explain why the feeling of dependence and perceived personal benefits were assumed as KS enablers. Also, the team's collaborative and empathetic behavior and the participants' openness to dialogue influenced positively the intention to share knowledge. The project’s horizontal organizational structure and the availability of virtual and physical spaces facilitated the knowledge flow. Most of the interviewees were professors which possibly influenced their KS behavior. The social restrictions imposed by COVID-19 were a KS barrier. In addition, the team size, lack of time,  and the multidisciplinary character of the project likely hindered KS. Surprisingly, the lack of previous social ties was not a significant KS barrier. In summary, our results confirmed previous results regarding KS enablers, and we found systemic thinking as a KS enabler. As a KS barrier, we highlighted the lack of time, suggesting it is common in projects due to their limited timeline. These findings add to the KS literature, mainly to analyze an organizational context that is unsatisfactorily investigated. Furthermore, this study helps managers to identify KS enablers and barriers aimed at adopting appropriate organizational interventions to increase KS. Moreover, this research has shown evidence from a multidisciplinary project from the socio-environmental field which needs to integrate several professionals' knowledge to provide substantial conclusions regarding the social, cultural, and natural aspects they were analyzing.
Organisational Knowledge Sustainability
Authors: Vágner Vivien , Bencsik Andrea
Published: August 2022

The objective of the research aims to develop a theoretical model to illustrate the knowledge sustainability. It is an essential and up to date area, but there is only a few academic research on it at the moment. One of the objectives of writing this piece is to help for organisations to be able to identify the key knowledge that is important and relevant to them (which should and must be preserved for future generations), and to determine who possesses this knowledge.

Knowledge that has become redundant needs to be shared with staff and organisations, which requires a correct definition of organisational memory.

In this way, it is worth considering how to share the knowledge that will be needed in the long term between different generations, a task that can be particularly challenging given the digital divide. The long-term sustainability of organisations can be achieved through knowledge management, although the sustainability of knowledge is a precondition for the symbiosis of this relationship.   Specifically, it is valuable to explore how can the sustainability of knowledge be solved, what kind of knowledge management tools, leadership behaviour or cultural background is required?

Practically, in our study search for the answer to the question of how knowledge management can promote organisational sustainability, and how organisations can use knowledge management tools to influence the attitudes and actions of employees in relation to knowledge sustainability.

It is necessary to explore the concepts of sustainability and knowledge. The authors present the meaning of the junction of these two words (Knowledge + Sustainability).

Based on this exploration, the authors present their definition of knowledge sustainability and a possible analytical model.

The authors analyse which success factors contribute most to making knowledge sustainable.

One of the major findings of the research the relationship between trust, ethics, and knowledge sustainability. In addition, the authors sought to present the research model they have developed.
Crowdsourcing as an Open Innovation Strategy in Knowledge-Based Smart City Management
Authors: Radziszewska Aleksandra
Published: August 2022

A smart city is defined as an area that offers numerous opportunities for learning and innovation, relies on the creative potential of its inhabitants and institutions, and employs digital infrastructure for communicating and managing knowledge. An important related research direction to be considered is knowledge management for smart cities and urban innovation. The idea in this area is to collect and share knowledge in order to arrive at a collaborative approach towards the development of future urban environments. Open innovation is a new paradigm for building smart cities, where governments and software developers take advantage of the experience, skills, and knowledge of citizens to develop digital services that are relevant to users of the urban environment. Citizen involvement is a key to the successful development of cities, but empirical research into the nature and characteristics of this involvement remains scarce. The objective of this study is to explore the potential of open innovation strategies in knowledge-based smart city management and the role of the municipality herein. A limited set of crowdsourcing initiatives has been introduced to illustrate the open innovation strategies. This paper will tackle a part of this problem by adding to the understanding of generating, evaluating and selecting innovative ideas for smart city innovation by means of online crowdsourcing. The case studies research presented in this paper generates some empirical evidence with regards to the usage of crowdsourcing through an online platform in the context of trying to establish a smarter city. The study offers recommendations arising from the empirical research. An improved approach should consider citizens as active actors within the development process of smart cities. Citizens can collaborate in co-creating smart cities together with the private sector, governments, academia and knowledge institutes. One important element however still needs to be researched more in depth is user motivation. It remains an interesting research topic for future studies to investigate the optimal motivation for citizens in order to get them to share their knowledge.
positive impact of relation capital in Family firm: The latent generation
Authors: Ventura Marzia , Melina Anna maria , Vesperi Walter
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this paper is to focus on the role that the family system plays in the creation of a family firm and during the first generation. The concept of latent generation emerges, a generation, coeval with the first generation, which through the constant and mutual sharing of the dimensions of the relational capital that has a positive impact on strategic choices of the family firm.
Exploring knowledge exchange and social capital within agri-food business support programmes
Authors: Kelly Suzanne
Published: August 2022

Developing social capital and intellectual capital is critical to enhancing knowledge management (KM) and innovation. Social capital relates to KM as it provides access to new sources of knowledge, with each dimension of social capital having different effects on knowledge exchange. The amount of knowledge gathered over time and the use of communication technologies is essential to understand the role knowledge plays in social capital innovation, also referred to as intellectual capital.

 

Social capital and intellectual capital are regarded as factors needed to enhance KM amongst agri-food business support programmes. Limited research to date has explored how intellectual capital is linked to each dimension of social capital. Current qualitative research being conducted in this PhD aims to contribute to this body of knowledge. This paper will include preliminary results from pilot study research. Initial interview and observation findings suggest that bonding social capital and intellectual capital lead to enhanced knowledge exchange and therefore increased innovation capabilities. The findings from this research will be beneficial to agri-food businesses, agriculture support programmes, training programmes, farmers, and governing bodies and will aid understanding into social capital and its benefits for knowledge exchange and innovation.
Using Domain Redefinition to explain Born Global Firms’ Behaviour
Authors: Robb Margaret , Reid Andrea , Moffett Sandra , Cadden Trevor
Published: August 2022

Many academics cite research gaps in the literature concerning the strategies used by Born Global (BG) organisations to enable competitive advantage and business continuance. (Andersson et al 2020; Eggers et al, 2020; Ibeh et al, 2019; Oyna and Alon, 2018).
For the purposes of this paper, the definition of the Born Global is taken from Gabrielsson et al, (2008): “the organisation should be an independent small or medium sized business, have a global vision from inception and demonstrate  internationalisation with precocity and speed”.
Purpose
This paper investigates Domain Redefinition (DR) a component of Corporate Entrepreneurship (CE),  as a viable construct to explain competitive advantage and business sustainment in Born Global Firms (BG).
The Effects of Knowledge Sharing Culture on IT Risk management Performance
Authors: Azizi Neda , Haass Omid , Davison Claire , Ghodoosi Bahareh , Saremi Shahrzad
Published: August 2022

The paper aims to develop a model for comprehensive implementation of IT risk management (ITRM) from risk-related knowledge of involved stakeholders. The literature review indicated a need to gain a greater understanding of the effectiveness ITRM process. This qualitative study adopts a subjectivist epistemology, complemented with an interpretive paradigm and inductive reasoning. The findings provide new insights in relation to ITRM implementation by considering knowledge sharing. The outcomes of this research are expected to benefit practitioners and researchers through exploring key factors that can facilitate stakeholders to share their knowledge from an IT project to another.
Smart cities and intellectual capital for urban innovation and future
Authors: Romanelli Mauro
Published: August 2022

Cities are constructing a wealthy future, adopting a smart view in order to support urban development and strengthen the intellectual capital for better quality of life within urban communities. Smart city and intellectual capital help shape cities as engines of innovation. The study aims to elucidate how cities adopt a smart city view to shape a sustainable future, enabling all the components of intellectual capital, driving the city as a smart innovative community. Advancing intellectual capital perspectives helps address a management-oriented view to smart city community. Sustainable urban future and innovation rely on smart cities and smart communities. Intellectual capital is a driver of sustainable urban growth and competitiveness. A smart city enables citizen participation and collaborative spaces for innovation. The study elucidates how smart cities contribute to urban development and intellectual capital as a strategic asset for urban innovation. As engines of innovation, cities evolve as smart, collaborative and sustainable communities.
Knowledge Management in Chile: An Analysis of 10 years of Initiatives in the Public and Private Sector
Authors: Pérez-Arrau Gregorio
Published: August 2022

Knowledge management is a discipline that seeks to rationalize the use of knowledge and information in organizations. Since its origins in the nineties, it has developed mainly in countries of the global north, with few contributions from and to developing countries, such as Chile. In recent years, concept of knowledge management in Chile has been used increasingly within economic, administrative, and business environments. However, despite these advances, the scarce existing research in this field does not allow us to clearly visualize the state of development of these initiatives, their characteristics, or their results. Consequently, this study seeks to contribute to the understanding of this new area of development for organizations through the qualitative analysis of twenty-four cases of knowledge management initiatives carried out in public and private organizations in Chile, between 2010 and 2020. It describes the motivations that originated the initiatives, the tools used, some of the difficulties encountered, and other aspects of interest for disciplinary development. Finally, the article concludes with an analysis of the state of development of knowledge management in Chile and a proposed typology to situate the state of progress of organizations in this area.
Model for Innovation Management and Continuous Improvement at EFIGAS
Authors: Posada Mónica , Tamayo Manuel , Carmona Carlos , Osorio Baatriz , Marulanda Carlos , Arbeláez Mauricio
Published: August 2022

The uncertainty of today's world, the complexity of the problems faced by organizations and the number of actors involved from different perspectives, lead companies like EFIGAS S.A.E.S.P. of Colombia (a company that distributes and commercializes GAS), to see in collaborative innovation a solution to the challenges and constant questions. EFIGAS, with its research group PIENSA (triple helix research group) and from a qualitative research, with a descriptive, explanatory and correlational approach based on holistic and integrative development, has created a model for the management of collaborative innovation and continuous improvement in its value chain, based on the involvement of mission contractors, leveraged on the contractor development program MISSION + and permeating the organization, supporting the process in the existing organizational structure. The starting point was organizational pillars such as focus and needs, implementation, results, management and follow-up, and the culture of innovation and improvement, which aim at continuous improvement; and it is from these that an innovation model was formulated that contemplates four pillars: Good practices to innovate, generation of a culture of innovation, knowledge and mentoring in innovation and relationship with the R&D&I ecosystem. The model was subjected to validation with 228 observations and with the results an exploratory factor analysis wasperformed, assessing the reliability and uniformity of the model from the indicators of each variable and obtaining a result of 0.971, which demonstrated the consistency of the model and the reliability of the measurement scale. The correlation analysis tool was then used and it was found that the variables have a correlation between moderate and high, which ratifies the validity of the model and subsequently a confirmatory factor analysis was performed, for which the goodness of fit test of the model was used, with the chi-square tool and values equal to 0 were found, which showed a perfect agreement between the observed and expected frequencies. With the design and validation of the model it is expected to contribute to the organizational development of the company and of the companies of the public services sector in the country.
Twin Epics in Thanthai Periyar's Perspective
Authors: M Prakash
Published: August 2022

The origin, development, and history of the Dravidian movement have a long tradition. Thanthai Periyar occupies a very important place in this history. A long list continues after him like Arignar Anna, Pavendher Bharathidasan, Kalaignar Karunanidhi. In the various works of the Dravidian movement, they have considered the literature and highlighted the pros and cons of it and how all the pro-religious ideas have infiltrated the Tamil society. Epics have a special place in the history of Tamil literature. There are many categories in them. In this regard, Silambam and Megalai are considered twin epics. Regarding these, various studies are happening from time to time. There are many differences between how other Tamil scholars view these examples and Periyar's view of these examples. In particular, the purpose of this article is to study how Thanthai Periyar's ideas have made people rational through twin epics. This article also conveys the idea that people should think about the benefit of reasoning and get rid of ignorance.
Script Reform - Periyar's Approach
Authors: E.K Ramasamy
Published: August 2022

Periyar emphasized the reformation of writing considering the print characters, compositor, waste of time, cost of money, and difficulty in learning. To publish his thoughts, speeches and writings in magazines and to document them in books, he needed a suitable script reformation. With experience, introspection and a history of writing script reform, his efforts came to fruition. Its echoes are still heard. Whatever reform Periyar was inclined to do, he would think it over for several days and then plan it. He does not care about success or failure. He intended to simplify Tamil language learning, teaching, typing, and printing. So he tried to bring harmony to the Tamil script. At first he demonstrated and followed by doing it himself. He then held a research seminar with an expert committee and recommended the findings to the government. It was fulfilled during Periyar's centenary celebration. Periyar's approach was successful. The article will explain this fact with historical background.