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Experiences of dental students in virtual education: A qualitative study
Authors: Yasamineh Neda , Hosseinzadeh Mina , Ghaffari Reza , Noorazar Seyed Gholamreza , Katebi Katayoun , Khodayi Mohammad Said
Published: November 2024

Background: Virtual education, adopted and utilized as a reaction to global changes, has brought about challenges and opportunities to many medical schools worldwide. This study aimed to shed light on the experiences of dental students with virtual learning in theoretical courses. Methods: This qualitative-descriptive study was conducted in 2022 using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions. The 15 interviewees were selected purposively and based on theoretical methods to obtain the most information. The interviews were analyzed using the conventional qualitative content analysis method. MAXQDA version 11 software was used for open coding and categorizing codes. Results: Two main categories (themes) were obtained under the headings of perceived disadvantages and perceived advantages of virtual education. From the perspective of students, the disadvantages of virtual education were categorized into 10 sub-themes such as infrastructure problems and low interaction, and its advantages were categorized into 5 basic concepts such as ease of access to faculty and students and flexibility in training time. 145 open codes were primarily extracted from interviews. Conclusion: Online learning due to the conditions of nowadays world and the occurrence of extensive changes, including biological crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has encountered some advantages and disadvantages. The inevitability of future threats, whether biological or man-made, accentuates the importance of studies like this. Such research can be of interest to policymakers and educational administrators in assessing the effectiveness of education in similar conditions future.
Sustainability and Industrial Design: A Study on AC EV Chargers’ Material Selection
Authors: Canbulat Mustafa , Savaş Ahmet Fevzi
Published: November 2024

This study investigates sustainable material selection in industrial design and sustainable design, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to address emissions. Through extensive literature review and market analysis, the research underscores the critical importance of sustainable practices amid evolving environmental concerns. The study identifies polycarbonate (PC) as the primary material used in AC charging stations and explores alternatives to reduce emissions. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) emerges as a promising alternative, given its compatibility with PC and established industry usage. Utilizing the rule of mixture approach, various ABS-PC combinations undergo thorough analysis to assess their impact on emissions, density, mass, mechanical properties, and safety factors. Optimal mixtures are identified based on safety factor values, which determine the part's lifespan under environmental conditions. Implementation of these identified mixtures has the potential to significantly reduce emissions per product, thereby advancing sustainability goals within the EV charging station domain. This study offers a comprehensive framework for designers and engineers to navigate sustainable material selection, advocating for the integration of sustainability considerations into design processes to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable development in the manufacturing sector.
Artificial Intelligence in Morocco: Towards Holistic, Responsible and Ethical National AI Strategy for Moroccan Competitiveness and Strategic Intelligence
Authors: LAFRAM Abdelmjid , BAHJI Salah Eddine
Published: November 2024

This paper analyses current achievements and emerging landscape of artificial intelligence in Morocco. It explores also the various challenges and opportunities related to the development of an AI ecosystem that facilitates the emergence of an agile, holistic, responsible, ethical, and forward-looking national artificial intelligence strategy that supports Morocco's global competitiveness and its strategic intelligence. Based on a methodological triangulation approach, we combined a documentary approach focused on a literature reviews and international benchmarks of national AI policies and strategies. In addition, we have proposed a conceptual model that outlines the essential elements and key enablers and drivers of the national AI strategy for Morocco.  We have called it “LAFBAH AI Framework” focusing on Leadership & Vision, Adaptive Governance, Forward-thinking, Breakthrough Innovations, Agility in Implementation, and Human centred approach. This model is predictive and prescriptive, and most importantly, aligned with the Moroccan priorities and strategic orientations of Morocco’s New Development Model. The study's findings show that Morocco possesses strategic assets that can help it establish itself as an AI hub for Africa and bolster its leadership and digital influence. These assets mainly include the country's international commitment to AI, its participation in AI cooperation programs, a dynamic creation of institutions and university centres dedicated to AI and the start of a virtuous public and political dialogue on the subject involving the private sector, academia and civil society.Our research argues in favour of a holistic and integrated approach to AI in Morocco, which combines AI Governance with technological innovation, ethical and societal considerations to promote sustainable and inclusive development and enhance Moroccan competitiveness. It also demonstrates the urgent need to design and ensure the implementation of an innovative, adapted and integrated national AI strategy for Morocco. This national AI strategy should be designed as an integrative, agile, dynamic framework with a clear and integrated vision, ambitious strategic objectives, relevant priorities and choices and key pillars of AI such as responsible, ethical and innovative governance and strong ecosystem enablers, collaborative research and development, AI talent and skills, sufficient data and infrastructure.We have also designed the fundamental and necessary milestones for a new ecosystem of artificial intelligence in Morocco focused on the imperatives of the knowledge society, the digital, health, food and energy sovereignties of the country, while aspiring to be a hub of artificial intelligence in Africa.
Identifying the Urban Development Pattern of Subway Cities Using Predictive Analysis
Authors: Alin-Cristian  , Grădinaru Giani-Ionel
Published: November 2024

Starting from the hypothesis that there are structural differences in urban development between cities that have implemented underground transport and those that have not, the paper aims to provide a predictive analysis model to identify cities that show the pattern for the development of the subway network. In order to identify the predictive analysis model capable of classifying urban settlements, the predictive analysis part consisted of two stages. In the first stage, a Random Forest classification model will be estimated on a sample of the 27 capitals of the European Member States. Subsequently, based on this model, 9 cities in Romania will be classified from the perspective of the existence of the urban development pattern for the development of underground public transport. In order for the classification error of the predictive model to be as low as possible, variables from all areas specific to urban development (economic development, population density, circular economy, green city, digitalization, urban mobility) were used. The element of originality of the paper consists in calculating variables on the area of urban mobility, urban infrastructure and circular economy, using GIS coordinates. Thus, in addition to official international data sources, variables calculated by using geospatial technology (average distances, densities of green spaces, etc.) were included in this research. The main results of the research show that there are cities in Romania that present the same pattern of development similar to the capitals of the Member States of the European Union that have implemented underground public transport. Therefore, it can be said that for these cities it is necessary to implement this type of transport, the depreciation of the investment representing an easy process, which can be achieved in a medium or short term.
What Does Green Logistics Bring to the Circular Economy? An Exploratory Study to Connect the Dots
Authors: De Jesus Everaildes , Alves Wellington , Mendes Telma
Published: November 2024

The world population has increased, and consumerist trends have intensified the need for initiatives to minimize industrial activities' environmental and social impacts. Companies and governments are increasingly recognizing the relevance of these initiatives, yet many firms still follow resource extraction models that hinder sustainability efforts. While previous studies have explored the link between green logistics and the circular economy, gaps remain in understanding how these practices can be leveraged to achieve a competitive advantage in different international contexts. This research aims to fill these gaps by exploring the role of green logistics in promoting the circular economy, using a quantitative approach based on Brazilian and Portuguese companies. The study, therefore, focuses on how logistics practices can support the adoption of circular economy initiatives, minimize environmental impacts, and contribute to competitive advantage. The findings from linear regression analysis indicate that green logistics significantly enhances the implementation of circular economy practices, providing both environmental benefits and strategic advantages in the market. This empirical evidence advances the literature by demonstrating that green logistics is not only crucial for circular economy adoption but also for gaining a competitive edge. Our insights are particularly valuable for academia, businesses, and policymakers seeking to promote sustainable practices that are both environmentally responsible and economically viable.
Technological Unemployment in Terms of Global Labor Market Imbalances: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Cherif Souheyla , Gourida Siham
Published: November 2024

The current society, known as the supersmart society or Society 5.0, emerged in response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. also known as Industry 4.0 (I4.0), which arose with the development of different technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data Analytics (BDA), among others. Based on the report “Future of Jobs Report 2023” the most affectin g macro trend in driving business transformation is the increased adoption of new and frontier technologies with an 86.2% rate. I4.0 significantly changed production processes and manufacturing systems, transforming firms into smart factories. One of the consequences of the I4.0 revolution is technological unemployment (TU). This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the literature on Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Technological Unemployment (TU) within the 2015-2024 timeframe, with a particular focus on their impact on labor market imbalances (LMI). Through a bibliometric analysis, the study will assess performance metrics, including the publication and citation performance of authors, institutions, countries, and journals. Additionally, the research will visualize and critically examine bibliometric citation outcomes, including cited references. To achieve this, we adopted a quantitative approach and employed a confirmatory-explicative research method to elucidate Technological Unemployment (TU) within the context of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) transformations and confirm its implications on Labor Market Imbalances (LMI). Bibliometric analysis was used to discern data patterns, trends, and relationships within the literature. Our findings revealed several significant trends, notably job polarization, income inequality, and TU. We determined that the effects of I4.0 on employment are not universally negative; in some cases, technological investments enhance employment rates by creating new professions and job opportunities. Our analysis also indicated that occupations requiring human judgment, decision-making, creativity, and innovation exhibit resilience to technological advancements.
Middle Leadership in Irish Primary Schools: A Critical Analysis of Principals’ Perspectives
Authors: O'Mahony Sinéad
Published: November 2024

This paper shares some preliminary findings from doctoral research exploring Irish primary school principals’ views regarding middle leadership. This qualitative study used a grounded theory approach to investigating their perspectives, using interviews, observations, and extant documents. The findings reported here relate to interviews conducted with ten principals. Leadership’s centrality to quality schooling is widely recognised, but the demands of school leadership have become too vast for individual leadership. Middle leaders (MLs), situated between senior leaders and teachers, are uniquely positioned to assist with this. Their proximity to the classroom enables them to influence teaching and learning more readily than principals. But their role remains under-researched. Investigating principals’ perspectives is critical to leveraging the ML role because principals can decide its parameters and act as a barrier or support to the role.
The Current State of Leadership Research: Identifying Key Trends through Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Analysis
Authors: Ferreira Ribeiro Marco , Gomes da Costa Carla , Ramos Filipe
Published: November 2024

The impact of leadership on organizational performance and success is a well-established theme, leading to a significant expansion in related scientific studies. This has made identifying and understanding the current state of literature challenging. Most studies focus on specific aspects of leadership, offering a fragmented view of the field. This study employs Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and a machine learning approach to analyze 19,429 research papers from Web of Science and Scopus. We aimed to identify and interpret current trends in leadership research, providing a comprehensive overview of the leadership domain, highlighting five key research trends: (1) Leadership and Digital Transformation Research (LDTR); (2) Leadership and Organizational Performance Research (LOPR); (3) Educational Leadership Research (ELR); (4) Leadership Practices and Development Research (LPDR); and (5) Gender and Diversity Leadership Research (GDLR). This overview not only delineates current trends but also aids researchers in identifying significant gaps in existing literature, thereby facilitating the development of innovative research projects and initiatives.
The Success of Transition Process: Founder vs. Successor Perspective – Case of Croatia
Authors: Lovrincevic Marina
Published: November 2024

Family business is the most common form of business worldwide. Despite the acknowledged importance of family business in the Croatian economy, there are still no formal and reliable statistics on the national level available regarding the prevalence and impact of this ownership structure. However, it is assumed that family businesses in Croatia employ over half of the total workforce and that the majority of small companies are family-owned. Most of the family-owned companies are still first-generation family firms, owned and managed by the founders but transition processes are taking root. Since the very survival of a family business, continuity, and success depend on the transition process, a substantial body of literature focuses on the transition process and factors that will facilitate a successful transition. Therefore, this paper aims to contribute to the existing body of literature by providing a deeper understanding of the transition process specificities in Croatian family-owned companies. In this paper, we analyze differences in the perception of factors relevant to the success of the transition process on the convenience sample of Croatian family-owned companies. The sample included first-generation and second-generation owners and a questionnaire was used as the primary data collection instrument. The results of the statistical analysis show that there are significant differences in the perception of factors relevant to the success of the transition process from the founders' and successors' point of view.
Organic Community Leadership: An Integrated Perspective
Authors: Carcary Marian
Published: November 2024

Community, characterised by reciprocity and mutuality, represents one of the fundamental bases upon which society is built. Community leadership is a distinct leadership style that refers to civic-minded individuals who voluntarily and organically self-organise and devote their efforts towards leading issues of importance within their communities. This organic community leadership is a ‘collective relational phenomenon’ that is favoured in dynamic environments; the voluntary action of people within a community can help tackle community challenges at scale, with speed, and result in grassroot innovations. Despite its positive role in society, community leadership faces additional challenges to leadership in organisational settings, including understanding the spatial boundaries of a domain which spans different social fields, fostering linkages among groups where there is no formal authorisation, being receptive to varying ideologies, capabilities, and divergent viewpoints to foster collaboration, and managing unequal power distribution and divergent political agendas. The above opportunities and challenges posed by community leadership has meant that the past few decades have seen growing attention placed on the study of community leadership. Gaps remain in the body of knowledge in supporting the effective execution of community leadership. Authors argue that the leadership literature remains fragmented, many leadership frameworks/models remain agnostic of context, and there is a need for improved understanding of where and by whom leadership is enacted. Most studies to date concentrate on discrete aspects of the community leadership sphere. A more integrated perspective on organic community leadership is needed. Based on a SLR, this paper presents an integrated framework for organic community leadership. The framework emphasises human agency and fostering the collective efficacy of a broad coalition of community stakeholders to work towards a common purpose. It recognises the legitimisation process of emerging leaders and key leader behavioural considerations, framed within the context of fostering an appropriate environment for community cohesion, collaboration, and action. Thus, this paper takes a step towards providing a more holistic stance on the community leadership phenomenon.
The Importance of Governance and Audit Committee in ESG Reporting Within the Aerospace Industry
Authors: BADEA FLOREA Elena Claudia
Published: November 2024

In the context of the global situation, against the backdrop of a rather marked instability and perhaps inappropriate behavior of mankind in recent times, as well as climate instability, the study aims to analyze the relationship between the presence of corporate governance, the existence and expertise of the AC as well as reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators within the aerospace industry globally, taking into account long-term environmental objectives at global level, such as net carbon emissions to tend towards zero by 2050. The data analyzed were extracted from the Refinitiv Eikon database using, globally, from which a sample of 368 public companies in the aerospace industry was extracted, analyzed over a period of 4 years, respectively 2019-2022. As a methodology used in the research, a linear regression model was used, analyzing the linear relationship between the existing corporate governance dependent variable and the independent variables: the existence of the AC, the AC's expertise and the ESG score. This research contributes to the literature on the reporting of indicators (ESG) by aerospace companies, in which regulators do not play a dominant role in determining the degree of disclosure. Probably, in the future it will be necessary for most companies to realize that transparency in reporting contributes to a balance in the world and humanity would benefit if the polluters would reduce their intensity. In conclusion, corporate governance and the AC can play a key role in the effectiveness of ESG indicators reporting in the aerospace industry, which would lead to sustainable practices and contribute to the industry's efforts to address global environmental challenges.
Sustained Growth and Competitiveness SME´s Within the Context of Intellectual Property
Authors: Salajová Nikola , Kohnová Lucia , Kopliku Dea
Published: November 2024

Due to the exponential pace of technological innovation, intellectual property is an important support for SMEs in innovation, growth and competitiveness of work. Licensing and cooperation open ways for SMEs to access complementary resources, expand their market reach, and accelerate product development. Our research consists of an analysis of 43 Slovak companies in the field of intellectual property, its licensing and the impact of IP partnerships on competitiveness and business growth. The aim was to point out the possible causes of low cooperation of companies in the field of intellectual property. The survey results provide information on opportunities to enter new markets using partnerships. These partnerships can mean a competitive advantage for SMEs, which can be achieved mainly by reducing the barriers that SMEs face when engaging in licensing agreements and cooperation in the field of intellectual property. The results lead to recommendations for successfully finding and maintaining partnerships.
Business Educators’ Critical Reflection on Leadership
Authors: Nienaber Hester , McNeill Richard
Published: November 2024

It is axiomatic: Leadership is pivotal for positive organisational results. Pervasive literature can guide, yet many organisations suffer unsatisfactory results. It is a question of the gap between intent and execution. Mountains of leadership literature obfuscate versus clarify. This distortion demands scrutiny. Our research question is: “What is leadership?” Our research methodology was reflection (Dewey and others), attempting clarification to improve understanding and guide successful action. Our findings demonstrate that literature inconsistently defines leadership which impacts understanding and practice. Leadership is often studied from the perspective of either (a) the person, specifically their competence, i.e., knowledge, skills, attitude, experience, and behaviour about (i) themselves, (ii) cultivating positive relationships with others, (iii) nurturing effective teams, and (iv) business/technical/job-related content, or (b) function, i.e., attaining organisational results by goal achievement through coordination of organisation-wide activities supported by the free-willed cooperation of all organisational members, or (c) social influence, that is leadership behaviour impacting the functioning of the organisation. Research primarily examines leadership as social influence. These three perspectives are seldom integratively studied, suggesting mutually exclusive domains. However, person, function, and social influence are interconnected. Our findings imply leadership as an interplay between the person, the collective, and contextual conditions impacting organisational results. Therefore, studying leadership from the combined perspectives of person, function, and social influence is more useful. Doing so provides a holistic understanding that ensures attaining positive organisational results. The value of the study includes that reflection, an underused research method examining leadership, can limit proliferation of superfluous literature that often produces confusion. Both academics and practitioners can question their thinking, assumptions, and actions to guide better actions and to approach better results. We recommend further study to hone reflective practice and learning.
The Dobrometr aApplication as a Tool for Quantifying the Economic Value of Volunteering
Authors: Smrčka František , Musil Marek , Dostalova Zdenka
Published: November 2024

Individuals and companies alike make considerable efforts in various charitable activities such as volunteering. This sector is also supported to some extent by the state. Organised volunteering is costly and companies struggle with reporting its value. Nevertheless, reporting and quantifying volunteer activities can help organisations to differentiate. The most telling value in this context is the evaluation of the impact of volunteering, but this is usually very analytical, time-consuming and costly. Quantifying volunteering is made feasible by a concept known as the value of volunteering. It does not capture the benefits of volunteering, but quantifies one dimension of the overall value of volunteering, volunteering time. To quantify the economic value of volunteering, the Dobrometr application was developed in cooperation between the Hestia centre for volunteering and the College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Republic. The aim of this paper is to present the application and explain its use in determining the economic value of volunteering through the proposed method, thus facilitating its calculation. From the given date, number of hours, and type of activity related to the category, the value of volunteering is calculated. The collected data on the value of volunteering is further used to support the management of individual volunteer organisations. Information and communication technologies are used in the implementation of the application, which includes both a web application and a mobile application. By describing some of the features of the application, the paper further discusses its deployment. The application was developed within the project "Czechia Counts on Volunteering" (a TA CR project). The creation of the application was supported by in-depth research of both theoretical sources and organisations working with volunteers across the society. The aim was to create not only the conditions for organisations in practice to calculate the value of volunteering, but also a solid framework for interpreting these results.
Addressing Lean and Safety Readiness Assessment in Territorial Ambulatory Healthcare
Authors: Pozzan Caterina , Tiso Anna , Pamich Chiara , Verbano Chiara
Published: November 2024

Within the international healthcare landscape, it is incumbent upon all organisations to proactively address individual patient needs by offering a wide range of services. In this context, Territorial Ambulatory Healthcare (TAH) is critical to promote equal access to care as the primary point of contact between National Healthcare Systems and individuals. To achieve this goal, the adoption of Lean and Safety Management (L&SM), a managerial approach to proactively reduce clinical risk and process inefficiencies, can support organisations in pursuing high quality care objectives. Despite the positive benefits associated with the adoption of this approach, the feasibility of guaranteeing a sustainable care quality over time may encounter several challenges. Among these, key contributors to failure include the lack of tailored tools and practices suitable for the healthcare environment, insufficient readiness of the context for implementation, and the absence of a comprehensive system-wide performance strategy. Recent studies in literature address these issues presenting theoretical and practical models to assess readiness levels, highlighting opportunities for future developments of these topics. The current empirical study contributes to the existing knowledge by creating a framework to assess the level of readiness for L&SM implementations within TAH. While this context is essential for ensuring high-quality care and equitable access to care services, successfully implementing L&SM initiatives within TAH is challenging due to the organizational complexity and the involvement of multiple, fragmented stakeholders and care providers. Addressing weak Critical Readiness Factors (CRFs) before starting a project can significantly contribute to successfully implement L&SM and sustain improvement over time. This study will be conducted within the TAH setting of a healthcare organisation in Northern Italy and aims 1) to evaluate the specific care setting readiness for L&SM implementations and 2) to develop practical guidelines to support the organisation in increasing its actual readiness level. The theoretical framework will be grasped integrating prior research on Lean readiness assessment, along with specific literature on L&SM sustainability implementation factors within TAH. Once refined and tested with the purpose of developing a practical assessment tool, the framework will be applied within the selected setting, leading to the identification of practical guidelines to facilitate project success and improvements sustainability. Overall, this research will contribute to enrich the knowledge about L&SM implementation within TAH, supporting health organisations, managers, and clinical leadership to sustainably improve care quality, enhancing the role of territorial care to foster social well-being.
Quiet Quitting: A Millennial Perspective on Workplace Dissatisfaction and Retention Challenges
Authors: Sarwar Abdullah , Rahman Shaikh Fazlur , Sharif Suhaimi Bin Mhd , Seng Vincent Oh Kim
Published: November 2024

Quiet quitting is a phenomenon where employees disengage from their work and intentionally underperform as a way of expressing their dissatisfaction with their job or employer. In Malaysia, around 46% of millennial employees are considering quitting their jobs quietly, which can have a significant impact on both the individual and the organisation, especially if key performers or those with critical knowledge and skills depart. However, little is known about the underlying psychological and organisational factors that contribute to this behaviour. Thus, the purpose of this study is to look at the causes, effects, and preventative measures of quiet quitting among Malaysian workers as well as potential solutions for this tendency. To get a better understanding of the psychological and organizational reasons leading to such phenomenon among Malaysian employees, an integrated study of self-determination theory and organisational support theory is proposed. Methods for collecting qualitative data were used in this study. Data was gathered by means of employee interviews. Convenience sampling was used to choose the respondents since participants were chosen based on their availability and desire to participate. The results demonstrate the significant role that psychological (e.g., job dissatisfaction, lack of opportunities for career development) and organizational (e.g., lack of communication, work-life balance, positive culture, lack of leadership) factors play towards quiet quitting among employees. In theory, this research provides a more thorough comprehension of the topic under investigation by putting out a more resilient and all-encompassing structure. This discovery has the potential to boost organizational performance and productivity by fostering more encouraging and fulfilling work conditions for workers.
Towards a Strategic Management Framework for Enhancing South Africa’s Seafarer Development Programme: Addressing Placement Challenges
Authors: Mojafi Tebogo , Van der Westhuizen Thea
Published: November 2024

The global shortage of qualified seafarers, particularly at the officer level, presents both a challenge and an opportunity for South Africa. Despite the country’s strategic location along critical international trade routes, South African seafarers face significant challenges in obtaining placement upon completion of their training. This article presents a systematic literature review on the placement challenges experienced by seafarers, supplemented with qualitative insights from South African stakeholders. The findings highlight the structural issues within South Africa’s seafarer development programme and propose a strategic management framework to improve the placement and competitiveness of South African seafarers in the global maritime industry.
Governance and Leadership in Advancing Entrepreneurial Universities: Exploring Awareness and Change Dynamics in South Africa
Authors: Moqokama Malebo , Van der Westhuizen Thea
Published: November 2024

This research explores the role of awareness, as framed by the ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement) change management model, in driving the transformation of South African higher education institutions (HEIs) into Entrepreneurial Universities (EnU). The study focuses on the critical question of whether raising awareness of entrepreneurship among academics can catalyse transformative changes within universities, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and practices across the institution. In the context of South Africa’s socio-economic challenges, such as high unemployment and inequality, entrepreneurial universities are seen as key drivers of innovation and economic development.
The research findings underscore that awareness, the foundational step of the ADKAR model, is essential for initiating the entrepreneurial shift within HEIs. Academics who are aware of the importance of entrepreneurship are more likely to engage in activities that promote innovation, student entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. However, the study also highlights that awareness alone is insufficient for a full institutional transformation. Leadership commitment and active involvement are critical in moving beyond awareness to implement sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives. Without strong leadership that aligns institutional governance structures and policies with entrepreneurial objectives, the entrepreneurial agenda may struggle to gain traction.
The research concludes that while raising awareness among academics is a necessary first step, leadership at universities must also be equipped with the skills and understanding to champion entrepreneurship at an institutional level. Comprehensive leadership training, continuous evaluation of entrepreneurial initiatives, and fostering cross-departmental and external collaborations are essential for sustaining momentum towards the full realisation of Entrepreneurial Universities in South Africa. This study contributes to the broader discourse on entrepreneurship in higher education by providing insights into the specific challenges and opportunities facing South African universities as they navigate the path towards becoming entrepreneurial institutions.
Green Human Resource Management and Environmental Performance: A Bibliometric Study and Future Directions
Authors: Sungaile Ugne , Stankeviciene Asta
Published: November 2024

The global need to solve escalating environmental challenges brings increased focus on organizations and their impact on environmental performance. The significance of green human resources management (GHRM) is increasingly recognized as aligning organizational objectives with environmental sustainability goals, fostering eco-friendly workplace practices and enhancing corporate social responsibility. GHRM and its contribution to environmental performance has received growing attention from scholars, however, a need to systematically review and synthesize the literature in this area remains. This research offers a comprehensive overview of green human resources management and environmental performance literature highlighting the major themes in the current developments along with the new trends and patterns for future research observed in this field. For conducting a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis, a total of 227 documents were extracted from the Scopus database. Following the PRISMA 2020 Protocol, 144 published articles from 2014 to 2024 were included for final analysis. Performance analysis and science mapping (citation, co-citation, bibliographical coupling, and keyword co-occurrence analysis) were performed to examine how knowledge has been constructed, disseminated, and shaped over time. VOSviewer software was used to systematically investigate, map, and visualize the bibliometric results as the main trends. The study reveals the current status in GHRM and performance management publications and citations, identifying key contributors such as influential countries, journals, and authors and outlines keywords, and thematic areas. Lastly, this study identifies research gaps and emerging trends such as green transformational leadership, green innovation, green behaviour, environmental values, green intellectual capital, environmental economics in GHRM, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners seeking to advance understanding and implementation of green HR practices.
Technological and environmental drivers of changes in business model. The film industry perspective
Authors: Orankiewicz Agnieszka , Bartosiewicz Aleksandra
Published: November 2024

This article provides the first research on the importance of technological and environmental factors in the context of innovation and strategic management in the film industry. The study employs semi structured interviews, a systematic literature review (SLR) and a computer-assisted web interview (CAWI). First, based on the interviews and SLR, it identifies the most important technological and environmental film business model adaption factors, four in each category. Then, the CAWI results indicate that technological factors supported by social and economic changes substantially impact the film business models, while environmental factors are of minor importance, although noticeable. As with any research, ours also has some limitations. The surveys were conducted with a limited number of experts who agreed to participate in the study. At the same time, the findings of SLR depend on the researchers’ choice of searched keywords, the language of the scrutinised texts and the selection of databases.
Circular economy from companies and consumers perspectives: toward value co-creation
Authors: Nowicka Katarzyna , Bentkowska Katarzyna
Published: November 2024

The paper aims to confront consumers’ and businesses’ perspectives on the circular economy (CE) R-strategies' and to indicate the level of their implementation in value co-creation. The analysis are based on empirical studies conducted among companies and consumers in Poland in 2022 and 2023. The results indicate the initial stage of implementing the R-strategies among both groups. This demonstrates the continued need for their dissemination. Moreover, the actions taken by companies and consumers are only partially in line. Despite its great potential, the value co-creation process seems underestimated. The CE transition requires reconfiguring the activities carried out in companies in the offered value proposition, carrying out the company's processes and relations with external stakeholders, organising business architecture and its environment, and adjusting the company's individual functions and activities. However, before all, the companies must include consumers in planning R-strategies.
ПОЗДНЯЯ КОМПЛЕКСНАЯ ДИАГНОСТИКА И КОРРЕКЦИЯ ТОТАЛЬНОГО АНОМАЛЬНОГО ДРЕНАЖА ЛЕГОЧНЫХ ВЕН У ПАЦИЕНТКИ РЕПРОДУКТИВНОГО ВОЗРАСТА.
Authors: Л.А. Бастарбекова , Р.И. Рахимжанова , Т.Б. Даутов , К.С. Алтенов , Ж.А. Молдаханова , А.Ж. Бимахан , Б.Б. Калиев
Published: November 2024

Тотальный аномальный дренаж легочных вен (ТАДЛВ) - редкий врожденный порок сердца, диагностируемый лишь у 1% пациентов с подобными аномалиями [2]. Этот порок является серьезным, и лишь немногим новорожденным удается пережить первый год жизни без хирургического вмешательства. При ТАДЛВ легочные вены обычно соединяются с системными венами, правым предсердием или коронарным синусом. Этот дефект может сопровождаться различными другими аномалиями развития сердца, особенно с изомерией предсердий. До эры кардиохирургии большинство детей с ТАДЛВ умирало на ранних стадиях жизни. Прогноз выживаемости у пациентов с необструктивной формой ТАДЛВ обычно более благоприятный, чем у тех, у кого имеется обструктивная форма этого порока [1].

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital heart defect, diagnosed in only 1% of patients with such anomalies [2]. This defect is serious, and only a few newborns manage to survive the first year of life without surgical intervention. In TAPVC, the pulmonary veins typically connect to systemic veins, the right atrium, or the coronary sinus. This defect may be associated with various other heart development anomalies, especially atrial isomerism. Before the era of cardiothoracic surgery, most children with TAPVC died at an early age. The survival prognosis for patients with the nonobstructive form of TAPVC is usually more favorable than for those with the obstructive form of the defect [1].

Өкпе көк тамырларының тұтас аномалиялық дренажы туа біткен жүрек ақаулары бар науқастардың тек 1%- ында кездесетін сирек туа біткен жүрек аномалиясы [2]. Жаңа туылған нәрестелердің өмірінің бірінші жылынан кейін операциясыз өмір сүруі қауіпті аномалия болып табылады және бұл аномалияда өкпенің барлық көк түбіжүйелік тамырлармен байланысты, оң жақ атриум немесе коронарлық синус октадасы жүректіңкең ақауларымен байланысты болуы мүмкін, әсіресе атриальды атрезия.ӨКТАД бар балалардың көпшілігі өмірінің алғашқы бірнеше айында жүрекке операция жасалмас бұрын қайтыс болды. Обструктивті ӨКТАД типті науқастарда өмір сүру ұзақтығы жоғары [1].
Миры и звуки Александра Кнайфеля
Authors: В.Г. Тарнопольский
Published: November 2024

Эссе посвящено светлой памяти композитора Александра Кнайфеля (1943–2024), с которым автора связывали не только творческие, но также теплые дружеские отношения. В тексте отражено личное восприятие музыкальной эстетики этого уникального композитора и обрисованы некоторые черты его индивидуальности. Воспроизводятся отдельные яркие эпизоды профессионального и дружеского общения, в частности, описывается «почти ритуал» совместного прослушивания одного из знаковых сочинений Кнайфеля «Agnus Dei», состоявшегося у него дома в июне 1988 года во время III Международного музыкального фестиваля. Автор делится своим впечатлением от словно бы «беззвучной» музыки этого сочинения и его необычной, радикальной идеи, порождающей мощный поток мыслей, чувств и ассоциаций.

This essay is dedicated to the memory of the composer Alexander Knaifel (1943–2024), with whom the author had both artistic and warm friendship relations. The text reflects a personal perception of the musical aesthetics of this unique composer and outlines some special features of his personality. It repro­duces some vivid episodes of professional and friendly communication, in particular, it describes the “almost ritual” of listening together to one of Knaifel’s important works, Agnus Dei, which took place at his home in June 1988 during the 3rd International Music Festival. The author also shares his impression of this work’s almost “silent” music and its unusual, radical idea, which generates a powerful flow of thoughts, feelings and associations.
Концепция «действенной музыки» Александра Вустина
Authors: Е.Г. Окунева
Published: November 2024

В центре внимания автора статьи — концепция «действенной музыки» Александра Вустина. В 1970-е годы композиторские размышления сосредоточились на особой роли музыки, которая была бы способна, подобно ритуалу, вовлечь слушателя в процесс звуковых событий. Не порывая с традиционным концертным обиходом, Вустин в то же время стремился изменить способ коммуникации со слушателем, преодолев пассивность его восприятия. Идея «действенной музыки» получила реализацию в сочинениях, объединенных в пятичастный цикл: «Слово» (1975), «Memoria 2» (1978), «Возвращенье домой» (1981), «Посвящение Бетховену» (1984) и «Праздник» (1987). На основе анализа этих пьес в статье выявляются основополагающие принципы «действенной музыки». К ним относятся: специфическая роль ударных инструментов, трактуемых как сольная группа и обладающих суггестивной силой; совмещение различных принципов формообразования и композитор­ских техник, отражающее синкретичность композиторско­го мышления, стремящегося преодолеть любые исторические и временны́е границы; полифония пластов; структурирование звукового пространства числами; крещендирующий тип драматургии. Творческие идеи Вустина, направленные на активизацию слушательского сознания и преемственно связанные с вебер­новской эстетикой, в то же время оказываются созвучны поискам перформативных практик второй половины ХХ века, но отличаются от них принципиальной установкой на сохранение конвенциональных границ искусства.

The article discusses the concept of “active music” by Alexander Vustin. In the 1970s, the composer’s thoughts focused on the special role of music, which would be able, like a ritual, to involve the listener in the process of sound events. Without breaking with the traditional concert routine, Vustin, at the same time, sought to change the way of communication with the listener, overcoming the passivity of his perception. The idea of “active music” was realized in composi­tions united in a five-part cycle: “The Word” (1975), “Memo­ria 2” (1978), “Homecoming” (1981), “Hommage à Beetho­ven” (1984) and “Festivity” (1987). Based on the analysis of these pieces, the article identifies the basic principles of “active music.” These include the specific role of percussion instruments, interpreted as a solo group and having suggestive power; the combination of various principles of form shaping and compositional techniques, reflecting the syncretism of the composer’s thinking, striving to overcome any historical and temporal boundaries; the polyphony of layers; structuring the sound space with numbers; the crescendo type of dramaturgy. Vustin’s creative ideas, aimed at activating the listener’s consciousness and successively connected with Webern’s aesthetics, at the same time, turn out to be consonant with the search for performative practices of the second half of the 20th century but differ from them in their fundamental orientation towards preserving the conventional boundaries of art.