bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management of corporate-type enterprises in agribusiness
Authors: Vlasenko Tetiana ,   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Rudenko Serhii , Nakisko Oleksandr ,   State Biotechnological University
Published: October 2023

During the years of independence, the country became a crucial player in the world food market and entered the top 10 exporters. The leading position in agribusiness is occupied by the corporate sector, represented mainly by associations of agricultural enterprises, which are the leading producers and exporters of agricultural products. Therefore, the management process of large business structures needs improvement since their potential is not used effectively enough, including due to the low management level. The publication aims to research trends in the development and formation of corporate-type enterprises, substantiating the process of their management and its improvement. The article examines issues related to evaluation trends in the development of corporate agricultural enterprises. The peculiarities of their formation were determined, and it was substantiated that agricultural holdings are one of the main subjects in the agrarian economy. The performance indicators of the country’s most significant agricultural holdings were evaluated. The peculiarities and specifics of forming holding structures in agribusiness are determined. The essence of the categorical concept of agricultural holding was studied. The economic benefits of achieving a synergistic effect from the operation of integrated agrarian formations are substantiated and researched areas of formation of the management system of agricultural holdings. Proposals regarding an effective management system of holding structures are provided. The formation and development of agricultural holdings require the attention of scientists and state authorities, which involves the mandatory introduction of this form of agrarian business into the institutional environment, organization of statistical accounting of activities of agricultural holdings, and making appropriate changes to the accounting and tax reporting system. Keywords: agricultural sphere, agrarian business, management, agricultural holding, competitiveness of enterprises, corporate agro-formation, efficiency improvement.
Two Cases of Posterior Uterine Rupture After Foetal Pillow Use; Is It Time To Think Twice About Using the Foetal Pillow?
Authors: Magro Michael
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The incidence of caesarean section at full dilatation is increasing, with 10% being emergency cases. The Fetal Pillow device helps elevate the foetal head during such caesarean sections, potentially reducing blood loss and neonatal complications, however the evidence for this has recently been called into question. The authors presented 2 cases of possible complications associated with fetal pillow use. Case 1: A 40-year-old woman with a history of one previous caesarean section opted for vaginal birth after caesarean. After induced labor, the patient experienced fetal distress during pushing, leading to an emergency caesarean section using a Fetal Pillow. During the surgery, a 10cm vertical full-thickness posterior uterine wall rupture was noted, but the baby was delivered safely. The woman recovered well, but in future pregnancies, the patient was advised to have a planned caesarean section at 37 weeks. Case 2: A 36-year-old woman with two previous vaginal deliveries presented in spontaneous labor and ruptured membranes. An emergency caesarean section using a Fetal Pillow was performed due to a delay in the second stage of labour. Intraoperatively a 6cm vertical partial thickness posterior wall dehiscence was noted. The patient delivered a healthy baby boy with an uneventful recovery and was advised for a planned caesarean section in future pregnancies. Discussion: Posterior uterine wall ruptures are very rare but known to occur in labour. The authors reported the first 2 cases in the literature following Fetal Pillow use, raising the question as to whether the Fetal Pillow had any role in causing this rare uterine injury. Evidence on the efficacy and safety of Fetal Pillow remains limited and recent concerns have led to a recall of a significant study. These complications should be reported to ensure patient safety and regulatory awareness. Conclusion: This report presents two cases of posterior uterine wall rupture following the use of Fetal Pillow. It calls for a larger, well run, randomized control trial to analyze the safety of Fetal Pillow use and suggests that all Obstetricians should be educated on alternative strategies for foetal head disimpaction during cesarean sections.
A Potent Collocation Approach Based on Shifted Gegenbauer Polynomials for Nonlinear Time Fractional Burgers’ Equations
Authors: Magdy E. , Abd-Elhameed W. M. , Youssri Y. H. , Moatimid G. M. , Atta A. G.
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a numerical strategy for solving the nonlinear time fractional Burgers's equation (TFBE) to obtain approximate solutions of TFBE. During this procedure, the collocation approach is used. The proposed numerical approximations are supposed to be a double sum of the products of two sets of basis functions. The two sets of polynomials are presented here: a modified set of shifted Gegenbauer polynomials and a shifted Gegenbauer polynomial set. Some specific integers and fractional derivatives are explicitly given as a combination of basis functions to apply the proposed collocation procedure. This method transforms the governing boundary-value problem into a set of nonlinear algebraic equations. Newton's approach can be used to solve the resulting nonlinear system. An analysis of the precision of the proposed method is provided. Various examples are presented and compared to some existing methods in the literature to prove the reliability of the suggested approach.
The Effects of Global Citizenship and Awareness of Need on the Behavioral Intention of Volunteer Tourists
Authors: Avolio Beatrice , Prados-Peña Ma.Belén , Pardo Eduardo
Published: October 2023

Over the past decade, volunteer tourism has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional tourism, as evidenced by the growing number of organizations and participants worldwide. However, less attention has been paid to understanding the behavior of volunteer tourists. The purpose
of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the intention to participate in volunteer tourism. Using a quantitative approach, a model including self-efficacy, awareness of need, and global citizenship within the framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior was developed to analyze
the behavioral intention of volunteer tourists. The structural equation modeling technique was applied to the results of a questionnaire completed by 235 volunteer tourists. The results confirmed that awareness of need moderated the relationship between self-efficacy and subjective norms on
behavioral intention to engage in volunteer tourism, and that attitudes partially mediated the relationship between global citizenship and intention to engage in volunteer tourism. The originality of the present study was to assess the indirect effect of global citizenship on the intention
of individuals to engage in volunteer tourism, through their attitudes. The results represent the first attempt to quantitatively assess the impact of global citizenship on volunteer tourism.
PENGARUH SUMBER INFORMASI TERHADAP TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI PADA REMAJA DI WILAYAH PESISIR KALIMANTAN UTARA
Authors: Noviyati Nur Indah
Published: October 2023

Improving the quality of youth begins with paying attention to reproductive health. Adolescent problems related to reproductive health are child marriages, the number of which increases every year in North Kalimantan. There are several studies showing that there are several factors that can cause differences in knowledge among adolescent students. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of reproductive health in adolescents in the coastal area of ​​North Kalimantan. This research is a descriptive research, with the research variable being knowledge of adolescent reproductive health in the coastal city of Tarakan (Charity Beach). The population of this study amounted to 100 people. The criteria in this study are; adolescents moving up the middle and high school ladders. In taking the sample is done by using purposive sampling. For young women to know about reproductive health, by providing good information from the school as many as 7 young women (23.3%), then information from parents with a good level of knowledge as many as 6 young women. teenagers (20%), while for information from social media there are only 3 children who have good knowledge (10%). Knowledge about reproductive health in adolescents through parents, schools and social media. When parents, schools and social media are actively involved in providing accurate, supportive and comprehensive information, young women can obtain better knowledge.
Sleep disorders contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Błaszczyk Janusz Wiesław
Published: October 2023

Life is the highest form of adaptation to the environment which is based on energy metabolism. To maintain life, the neuromuscular system must constantly interact with the environment. The striatal muscles are the main energy consumer and their access to energy fuel is mainly limited by the brain’s needs. In the state of wakefulness, the brain must continuously process streams of sensory signals and respond to them with motor actions. At the same time, the brain to be efficient must memorize the sensory-movement relationships. Brain memory networking requires additional energy allocation, and due to limited systemic energy resources, the processes of memorization are completed during the sleep phase when the inactive muscular system allows allocating the energy fuel to the brain functions such as memory trace formation and the removal of the activity-dependent waste products. Both physiological processes can be completed during sleep only, and consequently, chronic sleep disorder leads to pathological changes in brain functioning and escalation of neurodegenerative processes. Consequently, sleep disorders become the main cause of dementia which is the prodrome of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Impact of Auditor's Independence, Ethics, and Competency in Audit Quality: Using Auditor's Integrity as a Mediator in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Hubais Abdullah Said Ahmed , Kadir Mohd Rizuan Abdul , Bilal Zaroug Osman
Published: October 2023

Ensuring audit quality is crucial for many parties, including businesses, investors, shareholders, and researchers, who want to focus more on how auditors' input factors affect the quality of their work. The main objective of this study is to analyse the factors affecting the auditor's independence, ethics, and competence in audit quality, with the auditor's integrity as a mediator. The primary data was collected from questionnaires distributed to external auditors in the Sultanate of Oman's private sector with 236 respondents. A Smart-PLS (Partial Least Square) is used to analyse the data. The findings show that the auditor's independence, ethics, and competence significantly impact the audit quality. In addition, the result indicates that the auditor's independence with auditors' integrity as a mediator has a significant impact on audit quality, the auditor's ethics with auditors' integrity as a mediator has a significant effect on audit quality, and the auditors' competence with auditor's integrity as a mediator has a significant impact on audit quality.
Statistical Design for Monitoring Process Mean on Modified EWMA Control Chart based on Autocorrelated Data
Authors: Khamrod Sittikorn , Areepong Yupaporn , Sukparungsee Saowanit , Sunthornwat Rapin
Published: October 2023

This research endeavor is focused on establishing explicit formulas for the computation of the average run length (ARL) within the context of a moving average process characterized by exogenous variables, denoted as MAX(q,r), and subjected to exponential white noise. Additionally, we aim to conduct a comparative analysis of their performance against the exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) and the modified exponentially weighted moving average (modified EWMA) methodologies. The evaluation of their performance will be based on metrics such as the absolute percentage relative error (APRE) and the relative mean index (RMI). Furthermore, we undertake a rigorous assessment of the accuracy of these explicit formulas in relation to ARL by considering CPU time, utilizing the numerical integral equation (NIE) method derived through the application of the Gauss-Legendre quadrature rule. This comparative evaluation is carried out for both control chart methodologies. To ascertain the efficacy of our explicit formulas approach, we apply it to two distinct datasets. The first dataset pertains to the closing price of natural gas, with the crude oil WTI price serving as the exogenous variable. The second dataset encompasses the closing stock price of KTB Public Company Limited, with daily foreign exchange rates for USD/JPY and EUR/USD as the exogenous variables. The results of applying the ARL based on the explicit formulas to these two datasets demonstrate that, under these conditions, the modified EWMA control chart outperforms the EWMA control chart.
Quasi-periodic Solutions for a Three-dimensional System in Gene Regulatory Network
Authors: Kozlovska Olga , Samuilik Inna
Published: October 2023

This work introduces a three-dimensional system with quasi-periodic solutions for special values of parameters. The equations model the interactions between genes and their products. In gene regulatory networks, quasi-periodic solutions refer to a specific type of temporal behavior observed in the system. We show the dynamics of Lyapunov exponents. Visualizations are provided. It is important to note that the study of gene regulatory networks is a complex interdisciplinary field that combines biology, mathematics, and computer science.
Reingeniería de Procesos como una Herramienta para la Mejora de la Productividad en las Empresas
Authors: Alfaro Rodas Guadalupe Citlalli
Published: October 2023

La reingeniería de proceso es esencial como herramienta para mejorar la productividad en las empresas. El propósito de este trabajo es analizar el uso de la reingeniería como herramienta para mejorar la productividad en empresas y su progreso en las etapas de desarrollo de capacidades de diseño. En este ensayo se describen las variables que forman parte de este proceso, como el uso de la reingeniería de procesos como herramienta, los cambios necesarios para la mejora continua de las organizaciones, el método utilizado es una revisión de literatura y revisión previa del tema, con enfoque cualitativo de tipo de investigación descriptiva para analizar la información recopilada. Los resultados mostraron que la reingeniería de procesos es una herramienta para mejorar la productividad en las empresas, permitiendo el cambio continuo, en contraposición con esto, se plantea que podría existir una pérdida de interdependencia entre áreas, puede ser un proceso bastante largo y además requiere inversiones y los tipos correctos de negocios. Concluyendo; Fundamental es la reingeniería, esta es la revisión y rediseño de procesos de negocios o empresas para obtener mejoras significativas en términos de calidad, costos, servicio al cliente, etc., debe estar en cambio constante, simplificada y centrada al cliente, esta es radical, independientemente del método es el mismo objetivo: alcanzar las metas deseadas relacionadas con la optimización de procesos, cumplir siempre con las expectativas de los empleados y participar plenamente en la mejora de la organización.
Risk Factor Analysis of Occupational Diseases in Computer Users
Authors: IRWAN Irwan , RIDHA Nadirah Rasyid , KATILI Deliyana I , UNA Mar’atuljannah
Published: October 2023

Eye fatigue disorders often occur in workers who use computers to carry out their daily activities. This study aims to determine the relationship between long exposure and monitor distance with eye fatigue disorders in computer users. This type of research is quantitative with an analytical survey method that uses a cross-sectional design. The population is computer operator workers, totaling 36 employees. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. They collect data using a questionnaire—analysis of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables using the chi-square test. This study proves that long exposure (5-6 hours without rest) and working at a distance from a computer monitor (<50 cm) poses a danger of eye fatigue. The study results showed that 96.7% of respondents who worked at a distance of <50 cm from the monitor experienced eye fatigue. The chi-square test analysis showed a relationship between the length of exposure and eye fatigue (? = 0.008) and a relationship between monitor distance and eye fatigue (? = 0.001). It is suggested that employees arrange the working time and monitor distance ergonomically.
Information Technology Risks and Governance Disclosure: Evidence From Top 40 JSE Listed Companies
Authors: NYAGOPE Taurayi Stephen , RAJARAM Rajendra , OBAGBUWA Oloyede
Published: October 2023

The study analyzed the extent to which information technology in the 40 JSE-listed companies discloses (IT) risks and governance. It also identified the similarities and differences between the South African King IV governance and other international IT governance and risk disclosure codes. We employed a qualitative content analysis technique and found that 32 of the top 40 JSE-listed entities (80%) completely complied with King IV and other international standards. In contrast, eight of the top forty JSE-listed businesses (20%) partly complied. Moreover, 79% (19/24) of provisions in King IV are similar to that of the international standards, while 21% (5/24) differ. The findings imply that most of the top 40 JSE-listed firms are protected from the consequences of non-compliance with IT risks and governance disclosure, such as going concern risk, fraud, and data manipulations. We also confirmed that King IV provisions regarding IT risks and governance aligned substantially with global standards, enhancing multinational firms' implementation of efficient IT risks and governance.
Looking at the Local Participation of Coastal Communities in South Java, Indonesia
Authors: HANDOKO Waluyo
Published: October 2023

This study aims to describe the issues and problems of community participation related to the empowerment program entitled PKPT (Development of Strong Coastal Area) in the coastal areas. This study also discusses the importance of creating a participatory development model. This study is essential because PKPT implementation is specific, combining the top-down participation mechanism from the central government with the bottom-up mechanism, namely the northern coastal communities in South Java. The combination of the two mechanisms illustrates the complexity of issues and problems that are not simple because they involve the interests of the central government and the interests of ordinary citizens in coastal areas. Moreover, the focus of this study has yet to be widely studied by previous studies. This study uses a qualitative method applying an action research approach. The informants of the research are organizers of the coastal community, heads of village and village officials, and personnel of the Marine and Fisheries Service of Kebumen Regency in South Java. The result shows that implementing the PKPT program in coastal areas of Java, especially in Kebumen, uses both top-down and bottom-up mechanisms resulting in low participation of the community in the implementation of PKPT substantively. Thus, implicating the lack of sustainability in the empowerment program. This study presents a participatory development model that is expected to be a reference in organizing a sustainable empowerment program for the coastal areas in the future.
Job Satisfaction as a Mediator of Abilities and Rotation on Performance in Educational Personnel Faculty of Law, Brawijaya University, Malang
Authors: SHOLIKHAH Mar’atun , HADIYATI Ernani , HALIM Abdul
Published: October 2023

Performance is the work results of an employee or group of employees during a specific period that are compared with the performance standards determined by the company. Many variables influence this, including workability, job rotation, and job satisfaction. This research aims to test and analyze the influence of 1) workability on performance, 2) work rotation on performance, 3) workability on job satisfaction, 4) work rotation on job satisfaction, 5) job satisfaction on performance, 6) workability on performance through job satisfaction, 7) work rotation on performance through job satisfaction. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Law, Brawijaya University, Malang, using an explanatory research approach with a saturated sampling technique, obtaining 74 educational staff. Data was collected using a questionnaire method given directly to respondents. Then, it was analyzed using path analysis. The results prove that all the proposed hypotheses are accepted, namely:1) workability influences performance, 2) work rotation influences performance, 3) workability influences job satisfaction, 4) work rotation influences job satisfaction, 5) job satisfaction influences performance, 6) workability influences performance through job satisfaction, 7) work rotation affects performance through job satisfaction.
Qualitative Design in Political Communication Research, Surveys and Public Opinion
Authors: BOESTAM Ambia B. , CANGARA Hafied , IRWANTI Marlinda , DERIVANTI Azizah Des
Published: October 2023

Differences in perspective, scientific background, and understanding of a researcher often become a paradigm that will affect the methods used in compiling design research, which leads to how to formulate problems, determine data collection techniques, analyze data, and so on. This article discusses how the grounded theory method is applied in political communication research, surveys, and public opinion with a qualitative research approach. Qualitative research using the grounded theory method starts from the data to reach a theory. It does not start from a theory or test a theory, so in grounded theory research, it is necessary to have various procedures or steps that are systematic and well-planned. Researchers observe, collect, and organize data and form theories from the data simultaneously. One of the essential techniques in grounded theory research is the constant comparison process in which each piece of data is compared with all other data one by one. The grounded theory method is applied in political communication research, surveys, and public opinion with a qualitative research approach, starting from the data to reach a theory and not starting from a theory or testing a theory. One of the essential techniques in grounded theory research is the constant comparison process. fixed) where each data is compared with all other data one by one.
APPLICATION OF STATISTICAL DATA AND METHODS TO ESTABLISH RPN RATINGS OF FMEA METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Authors: Juan Yi-Kai , Sheu Uan-Yu , Chen Kuen-Suan
Published: October 2023

The Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is paramount for analytical skills of reliability design in dynamic prevention. The FMEA model is a significant method which can simultaneously reduce the operating errors or delays as well as improve the construction quality. In particular, the Risk Priority Number (RPN) in the FMEA model is a vital tool which helps construction managers prioritize problem-solving. As the Internet of Things and big data analytical skills have become progressively widespread and mature, among the three risk indicators of RPN, the number of operating errors or delays per unit time can be estimated by the data collected from the analysis of statistical methods and regarded as the basis of 10-level classification. In addition, when the loss is larger, then the severity is higher. This paper proposed three evaluation criteria, including Occurrence, Severity, and Detection of RPN in construction engineering, and a 10-level classification model. To assist the construction managers, priority for construction improvement can be identified based on RPN calculations.
Pediatric Resident Communication of Hospital Discharge Instructions
Authors: Glick Alexander F. , Farkas Jonathan S. , Gadhavi Jasmine , Mendelsohn Alan L. , Schulick Nicole , Yin H. Shonna
Published: October 2023

Objective:

Suboptimal provider-parent communication contributes to poor parent comprehension of pediatric discharge instructions, which can lead to adverse outcomes. Residency is a critical window to acquire and learn to utilize key communication skills, potentially supported by formal training programs or visual reminders. Few studies have examined resident counseling practices or predictors of counseling quality. Our objectives were to (1) examine pediatric resident counseling practices and (2) determine how formal training and presence of discharge templates with domain-specific prompts are associated with counseling.

Methods:

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of residents in the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Trainees. Outcomes included resident self-report of frequency of (1) counseling in domains of care and (2) use of health literacy-informed counseling strategies (pictures, demonstration, Teach Back, Show Back) (6-point scales; frequent =
often/usually/always
). Predictor variables were (1) formal discharge-related training (e.g., lectures) and (2) hospital discharge instruction template with space for individual domains. Logistic regression analyses, utilizing generalized estimating equations when appropriate to account for multiple domains (adjusting for resident gender, postgraduate year), were performed.

Key Results:

Few residents (
N
= 317) (13.9%) reported formal training. Over 25% of residents infrequently counsel on side effects, diagnosis, and restrictions. Resident reported use of communication strategies was infrequent: drawing pictures (24.1%), demonstration (15.8%), Teach Back (36.8%), Show Back (11.4%). Designated spaces in instruction templates for individual domains were associated with frequent domain-specific counseling (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 4.1 [95% confidence interval: 3.5–4.8]). Formal training was associated with frequent Teach Back (aOR 2.6 [1.4–5.1]) and Show Back (aOR 2.7 [1.2–6.2]).

Conclusions:

Lack of formal training and designated space for domain-specific instructions are associated with suboptimal counseling at discharge by pediatric residents. Future research should focus on determining the best mechanisms for teaching trainees communication skills and optimizing written instruction templates to support verbal counseling. [

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A Refined Teach-back Observation Tool: Validity Evidence in a Pediatric Setting
Authors: Abrams Mary Ann , Crichton Kristin Garton , Oberle Edward J. , Flowers Stacy , Crawford Timothy N. , Perry Michael F. , Mahan John D. , Reed Suzanne
Published: October 2023

Background:

Teach Back (TB) is recommended to assess and ensure patient understanding, thereby promoting safety, quality, and equity. There are many TB trainings, typically lacking assessment tools with validity evidence. We used a pediatric resident competency-based communication curriculum to develop initial validity evidence and refinement recommendations for a Teach-back Observation Tool (T-BOT).

Objective:

This study aimed to develop initial validity evidence for a refined T-BOT and provide guidance for further enhancements to improve essential TB skills training among pediatric residents.

Methods:

After an interactive health literacy (HL) training, residents participated in recorded standardized patient (SP) encounters. Raters developed T-BOT scoring criteria, then scored a gold standard TB video and resident SP encounters. For agreement, Fleiss' Kappa was computed for >2 raters, and Cohen's Kappa for two raters. Percent agreement and intraclass correlation (ICC) were calculated. Statistics were calculated for gold standard (GS) and TB items overall for all six raters, and for five faculty raters. Agreement was based on Kappa: no agreement (≤0), none to slight (0.01–0.20), fair (0.21–0.40), moderate (0.41–0.60), substantial (0.61–0.80), almost perfect (0.81–1.00).

Key Results:

For six raters, Kappa for the GS was 0.554 (moderate agreement) with 71.4% agreement; I
CC
= .597; for SP encounters, it was 0.637 (substantial) with 65.4% agreement; I
CC
= .647. Individual item agreement for SP encounters average was 0.605 (moderate), ranging from 0.142 (slight) to 1 (perfect). For five faculty raters, Kappa for the GS was 0.779 (substantial) with 85.7% agreement; I
CC
= .824; for resident SP encounters, it was 0.751 (substantial), with 76.9% agreement; I
CC
= .759. Individual item agreement on SP encounters average was 0.718 (substantial), ranging from 0.156 (slight) to 1 (perfect).

Conclusion:

We provide initial validity evidence for a modified T-BOT and recommendations for improvement. With further refinements to increase validity evidence, accompanied by shared understanding of TB and rating criteria, the T-BOT may be useful in strengthening approaches to teaching and improving essential TB skills among health care team members, thereby increasing organizational HL and improving outcomes. [

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Edge computing-based intelligent monitoring system for manhole cover
Authors: Yu Liang , Zhang Zhengkuan , Lai Yangbing , Zhao Yang , Mo Fu
Published: October 2023

Unusual states of manhole covers (MCs), such as being tilted, lost or flooded, can present substantial safety hazards and risks to pedestrians and vehicles on the roadway. Most MCs are still being managed through manual regular inspections and have limited information technology integration. This leads to time-consuming and labor-intensive identification with a lower level of accuracy. In this paper, we propose an edge computing-based intelligent monitoring system for manhole covers (EC-MCIMS). Sensors detect the MC and send status and positioning information via LoRa to the edge gateway located on the nearby wisdom pole. The edge gateway utilizes a lightweight machine learning model, trained on the edge impulse (EI) platform, which can predict the state of the MC. If an abnormality is detected, the display and voice device on the wisdom pole will respectively show and broadcast messages to alert pedestrians and vehicles. Simultaneously, the information is uploaded to the cloud platform, enabling remote maintenance personnel to promptly repair and restore it. Tests were performed on the EI platform and in Dongguan townships, demonstrating that the average response time for identifying MCs is 4.81 s. Higher responsiveness and lower power consumption were obtained compared to cloud computing models. Moreover, the system utilizes a lightweight model that better reduces read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM), while maintaining an average identification accuracy of 94%.
Strategic Human Resources Management as a Key Element in the Implementation of Organizational Changes
Authors: Kriemadis Athanasios , Rossidis Ioannis , Belias Dimitrios
Published: October 2023

The ever-changing socio-economic conditions combined with globalization's high impact have rendered necessary the development of mechanisms for the continuous integration of organizational change, enabling the organizations to meet the needs of their emerging role. Despite the undeniable importance of implementing changes, organizations face a number of transition problems in these new situations. Perhaps the most important problem lies with the successful management of human resources during an attempted change. Management of human resources is of high administrative importance in the process of achieving the transition to the desired situation. The present analysis aims to examine in depth the impact of the human resources management strategy on the implementation of organizational change in the light of the principles of change management.
Unlocking the Potential
Authors: Viterouli Mary , Belias Dimitrios , Koustelios Athanasios , Tsigilis Nikolaos
Published: October 2023

Drawing upon a comprehensive review of scholarly literature and theoretical frameworks, this chapter investigates the strategic role of training in preparing employees for change, enhancing their capabilities, and fostering a positive organizational culture. The chapter delves into key constituents of human resource training, including training needs assessment, design and delivery, evaluation of training effectiveness, and the role of training in change management. By critically analyzing these elements, it provides valuable insights into the importance of human resource training in supporting successful organizational change initiatives. The chapter concludes by discussing the implications for practice and identifies potential areas for future research. Through its rigorous and evidence-based approach, this chapter contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field and offers practical guidance to organizations seeking to optimize their training efforts in the context of organizational change.
Communicating the Vision of the Change
Authors: Ntalakos Angelos , Belias Dimitios , Rossidis Ioannis , Koustelios Athanasios , Tsigilis Nikolaos , Vasiliadis Labros
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the relationships between organizational communication, organizational cultural, and organizational change. In other words, this chapter aims to examine the current issues of organizational behavior in relation to the concept of change management. The methodology that is used in this chapter is literature review. The authors have collected data with the use of the most known scientific and academic databases, such as Google Scholar, Elsevier Scopus, and Science Direct. Their research included a combination of the keywords “change management,” “organizational culture,” and “communication.” Overall, it was found that organizational change has a strong and significant connection with organizational culture and organizational communication. Managers have to take into serious consideration that when they want to implement an organizational change, they have to prepare all the employees for the benefits of the upcoming change.
Agile Management Strategies
Authors: Spinthiropoulos Konstantinos , Ragazou Konstantina , Kyriakogkonas Panagiotis , Garefalakis Alexandros , Papademetriou Christos
Published: October 2023

In a multifaceted and unpredictable global landscape, it is imperative to break down large challenges into smaller components and assign them to cross-functional autonomous teams. The adoption of an entrepreneurial attitude throughout the whole business is vital, necessitating a complete reimagining of the organization as an interactive network rather than a hierarchical bureaucracy, where agile implementation is limited to only a few teams. In recent years, the academic community in the subject has emphasized the significant correlation between agile management and change management. The objective of this chapter is twofold: (i) to enhance the change management guide by integrating agile management strategies, and (ii) to introduce a new business model that combines the principles of both agile and change management, enabling businesses to navigate the intricacies of the modern environment.
Obstacles and Resistances to Organizational Changes
Authors: Papademetriou Christos , Anastasiadou Sofia , Ragazou Konstantina , Garefalakis Alexandros , Belias Dimitrios
Published: October 2023

The objective of this chapter is to outline and figure out the meaning of organizational change and resistance and to identify those techniques that will help the companies to manage resistance to change. In this chapter, the meaning and the types of organizational change are presented. A variety of reasons of why employees resist change is offered during this chapter. In the next section of the chapter, the categories of resistance to change in organizations are identified. Moreover, the management techniques to manage resistance to change are presented in the upcoming section.
Obstacles and Resistance to Organizational Change in the New Post-COVID-19 Environment
Authors: Brown B. Anthony , Heitner Keri L.
Published: October 2023

Leaders initiate changes to increase competitive advantage and drive organizational sustainability, agility, and flexibility in their respective hypercompetitive industries. While organizational change is inevitable, uncertainty perpetually accompanies organizational change management processes. Uncertainty often breeds resistance; hence the organizational change process must be managed effectively using the requisite change management model. Despite the availability of more than 40 recognized organizational change management models, and even using the appropriate change management model, obstacles and resistance predominantly punctuate change management initiatives, subsequently igniting debates that more than 75% of all organizational change processes fail. The key reason associated with failed organizational change initiatives is (the seemingly) poor management of the human capital aspect of the change process. Poor communication of the change process leads to employees' resistance to change, as employees often believe that they will lose something in the process.
Fostering Sustainability Through the Integration of Green Human Resource Management and Change Management
Authors: Viterouli Mary , Belias Dimitrios , Koustelios Athanasios , Tsigilis Nikolaos , Bakogiannis Dimitrios
Published: October 2023

This chapter investigates the synergistic integration of green human resource management with change management, aiming to explore its significance in enhancing organizational sustainability and environmental responsibility. The purpose of this study is to analyze how the alignment of HR policies and practices with sustainability goals can lead to increased employee engagement, foster a culture of eco-consciousness, and drive positive environmental outcomes. Furthermore, it analyzes how change management processes can facilitate the seamless integration of sustainability initiatives into an organization's core values and operations, ensuring long-term commitment and successful implementation. By examining various case studies and empirical evidence, this research seeks to demonstrate how the confluence of these two frameworks can yield substantial benefits for both the organization and the environment, and drive positive change.
Strategic, Performance, and Competency Management Models in Higher Education
Authors: Pires Carla M. B. F.
Published: October 2023

Management models are determinant for business, such as academies. The aim of the chapter is to study the application of strategic, performance and competency management models in higher education. The design used is a narrative review on strategic, performance, and competence management models. Papers and/or chapters were conveniently selected without time restrictions. The results show that strategic models are based on the development and implementation of strategies, followed by their evaluation and control. Performance models are based on the accountability and improvement of services/organizations, and workers' roles. Competency models describe workers' behaviors and skills. Besides the evaluation of workers/organization performance, strategic models should incorporate competence management evaluations. However, the number of studies on the present topic is scarce. Further studies are needed, such as systematic reviews and meta-analysis. This review was carried out by just one author. Empirical research and inferential methods were not applied.
Role of Soft Power in Tourism Development
Authors: Kumari Nisha , Kondala Mukesh
Published: October 2023

Soft power, which includes culture, political principles, and diplomatic strategies, aims to influence people's opinions around the world. An honest example of the usefulness of soft power is tourism. This bibliometric research investigates the function of soft power in the growth of tourism over the last 10 years. In addition to examining common terms and topics associated with tourism and soft power, the study identifies prominent writers, works, governments, and affiliations in this field. The study uses a dataset comprising 124 documents written by 266 researchers from 34 nations, highlighting China's pioneering role in this field. The interconnection of soft power, tourism, and associated elements is illustrated using thematic and co-occurrence analysis. The study offers managerial and theoretical ramifications, giving scholars, decision-makers, and practitioners useful information about how to use soft power in the context of tourism.
Rethinking Sustainable-Oriented Pilgrimage Tourism in Tamilnadu
Authors: Catherine S. , Joyce S. , Rani Meena
Published: October 2023

Pilgrimage tourism has grown in popularity and attention in India as a result of its important deliverables, which include employment, national integration, and foreign exchange revenues. The government's interest in enhancing national infrastructure is obvious; yet the environmental impact of pilgrimage tourism has not been expressly examined. This prompted the need for environmentally friendly development to protect the nature as well as man-made resources such as sacred temples and shrines. The study investigated the concerns and limitations of pilgrimage tourism and provided substantial solutions to achieve long-term goals. In order to obtain qualitative data, the study's method of inquiry incorporated an inductive design via a case analysis. Previous studies found a huge vacuum in that they largely focused on the importance of sustainable development in tourism but did not focus on the other side of pilgrimage tourism, which this study has greatly filled.
Use of Technology in Interpretation of Pilgrim Centres
Authors: Mahadevan P. , Nikhil Das T. , Mahesh G.
Published: October 2023

Seamless use of information technology, internet of things, smart phones, and mobile applications is driving the digital transformation that tourism is undergoing today. A major area in tourism where technology finds immense untapped potential is interpretation of destinations especially heritage and pilgrim sites. Technology helps to present shrines in a better way through use of mixed realities, three-dimensional modelling, holograms, transmedia storytelling, etc. This can result in vibrant experiences that can engage tourists more at the site thereby indirectly resulting in promotion and branding. The list of sites that can be accessed virtually is constantly expanding worldwide. India offers vast untapped potential in this segment as many of the ancient temples and pilgrim centres have rich cultural and architectural significance. This chapter discusses the major technologies available for interpretation of cultural and religious sites as well as their present status and potential with respect to India.
Attukal Pongala Festival
Authors: Ariyaputhiri Sadanandam , David Arokiaraj , Abraham Sherry , Banumathi M.
Published: October 2023

Pilgrimage tourism involves the movement of people in groups or individually from one place to another in search of divine experience. Pilgrimage tourism encourages social unification of the scattered population. The study aims to analyze the impact created by Attungal pongala which happens every year in the southernmost Indian state, Kerala. This festival is a unique celebration of women's empowerment, community, and interfaith harmony. The festival has a significant impact on gender, community, tourism, and interfaith harmony. The festival is a unique example of how culture and tradition can be leveraged to promote social and economic development in the destination. It is concluded that the pilgrimage site attracts more female tourists, particularly in the 25-34 age group, with a majority of lower-income married visitors. It holds cultural and religious significance, emphasizing gender equality and sustainability, but there's room to promote religious harmony. Overall, it offers valuable insights into demographics, preferences, and areas for development.
Indicators of the Pilgrimage Tourist Experience
Authors: Srivastava Sidharth , Sharma Savita
Published: October 2023

In today's world, pilgrimage tourism or spiritual tourism is gaining popularity. Many countries promote their sites as spiritual, religious, and pilgrimage destinations. With the availability of the internet now, tourists can identify the details of the pilgrimage tourist places with ease. The chapter aims to identify the indicators of pilgrimage tourists experience during their visit to Buddhist circuit in India. The data were collected from TripAdvisor.com, a very popular review website in the tourism and hospitality industry. Qualitative analysis using data mining technique through R software was performed on 445 collected reviews written by tourists after experiencing their spiritual tour at Buddhist circuit. Bigram analysis was applied on the data to identify the indicators to enhance tourist experience. The novel dataset was used for the study and findings contribute to the pilgrimage tourism literature. Further study can be done using big data in varied settings.
Wearable Sensors and AI Algorithms for Monitoring Maternal Health
Authors: Sathya D. , Siddique Ibrahim S. P. , Jagadeesan D.
Published: October 2023

Currently, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) technology plays a vital role in almost all applications. These two technologies mainly have an impact on healthcare applications. Applications of these technologies are even more integral for maternal and child health, due to the fact maternal and baby fitness is integral for a healthful society. Wearable sensors are used in both monitoring and diagnosing health conditions. The AI algorithm is used for predicting the conditions of both mother and infant health. Here, the authors review the sensors and AI algorithms used in this health care field and analyze each method with its features, outcomes, and novel factors in chronological order. They have also included the methodologies used in the existing system, challenges as well as future work directions for researchers.
Fusion of XLNet and BiLSTM-TextCNN for Weibo Sentiment Analysis in Spark Big Data Environment
Authors: Li Aichuan , Li Tian
Published: October 2023

This article proposes a Weibo sentiment analysis method to improve traditional algorithms' analysis efficiency and accuracy. The proposed algorithm uses deep learning in the Spark big data environment. First, the input data are converted into dynamic word vector representations using the Chinese version of the XLNet model. Then, dual-channel feature extraction is performed on the data using TextCNN and BiLSTM. The proposed algorithm uses an attention mechanism to allocate computing resources efficiently and realizes feature fusion and data classification. Comparative experiments are conducted on two public datasets under identical experimental conditions. In the NLPCC2014 and NLPCC2015 datasets, the proposed model improves the precision and F1 metrics by at least 4.26% and 2.64%, respectively. In the weibo_senti_100k dataset, the proposed model improves the precision and F1 metrics by at least 4.66% and 2.69%, respectively. The results indicate that the proposed method has better sentiment analysis and prediction abilities than existing methods.