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Stewardship for Managing Societal Challenges
Authors: Takács Emőke , Abcouwer Toon 
Published: September 2024

Technological developments have made us live in a complex and constantly changing world. The focus was mainly on a more accessible and better life for individuals, leaving nature and surroundings out of consideration. However, the impact on nature and the environment makes it clear that striving for environmental sustainability is starting to be a bare minimum. Also, the disproportionate impact on marginalised communities is an unintended side-effect. There is increasing emphasis on sustainable practices, conservation of resources, mitigating the effects of climate change, and addressing environmental injustices. Aside from that, mitigating the growing divides in the world requires a different view of our contemporary world. Some of us face increasing anxiety, and others are enthusiastic about the future. It is this future that makes knowledge management play a crucial role in adapting to these new circumstances. Using the existing knowledge based on being proud of the past and, at the same time, being curious and innovative to develop new knowledge to manage unpredictable future events are equally relevant. We recognise that the different settings of change require different types of management styles. Most scientific literature assumes that management is skilled enough to operate well in certainty, while leadership is needed when risk arises. We propagate to integrate the concept of stewardship as a required means in a setting of uncertainty. So far, this concept has gained little attention in knowledge management. Our paper deals with developing skills and competencies for stewardship, managing knowledge to prepare for the unforeseeable futures. In current dynamics, enriched with complexity, it is inevitable to manage knowledge, develop resilience and new skills, respect one another, and build sustainability. Also, new competencies are recognised to manage in current times of change. We combine the paradigms of understanding the different phases of change with the specific types of knowledge management and the competencies required to address the challenges and divides of today. It involves collaboration and shared values among ‘We’: governments, organisations, communities, and ‘Me’, individuals to enact meaningful change for ‘All’, now and in the future.
Our Knowledge Safeguards our Jobs and We’re not Sharing! Knowledge Withholding Experiences of Emirati Private Sector Employees
Authors: Goby Valerie Priscilla 
Published: September 2024

Since the beginning of its rapid development following the oil boom of the 1960s, the United Arab Emirates has relied heavily on imported labour, largely from low GDP countries. This has resulted in a massive workforce imbalance with currently only about 4% of citizens in the private sector and 60% in the public sector.
To address this, the government has implemented workforce localisation policies which provide better conditions, including greater job security, to citizens than to expatriates. Many expatriates perceive the presence of Emirati workers in their organisation as a direct threat to their own employment security. Research has demonstrated that this leads to Emiratis experiencing discriminatory behaviour. This qualitative study gathered data through narrative interviews with 16 Emirati private sector employees conducted to probe their experience of knowledge sharing within their organisations. The dominant themes that emerged from analysis of this data were 1) outgroup identity marking of Emirati employees; 2) purposeful knowledge withholding on the part of expatriate colleagues. Exclusion from knowledge sharing practices were accounted for by participants as due to the perception of employees from low GDP countries that Emiratis enjoy exceptional privilege because of their citizenship of a high GDP country. The implication of these findings is that exclusion from knowledge sharing exerts substantial restriction on the successful integration of citizens within the country’s heavily expatriate dominated labour force. This study’s contribution is its demonstration of citizenship and job security status as moderators of knowledge sharing practices in multicultural workforces.
Examining the Impact of Local Developments and Effective Governance to Foster Social Innovation Practices
Authors: Németh Eszter , Máhr Tivadar 
Published: September 2024

Social innovation grassroots initiatives play a pivotal role in addressing locally occurring problems - such as aging population, high unemployment, and inequality of disadvantaged groups - by recognizing them and responding with adequate answers that are in harmony with the needs of the local community. Therefore, focusing on the even more urgent difficulties of sustainable, bottom-up initiatives of social innovation, the balance of effective governance and locals has an enormous role in fostering real solutions. However, the process to solve these challenges is multifaceted, based on the renewal capacity of the local community that is rooted in the volume of involvement, effort and willingness to adapt and learn, including on the one hand the local inhabitants, and on the other hand the decision-makers, politicians and administrations. By examining the impacts of local developments and effective governance in the context of social innovation the authors seek answers how local developments and effective governance can contribute to enhance social innovation and what are the biggest challenges of local communities they are facing? What kind of instruments can contribute to create a positive change? With respect to the research question, the methodology contains qualitative focus group discussions, where professionals from business, academia, government, and civil organizations were asked. In conclusion, the results and novelty of the research show that local developments supporting the partnerships between the stakeholders, have a massive goal to jointly support the progress of public goods and life-quality, sustain and increase local wealth, knowledge transfer, strengthen the cohesion among locals, and support prosperity in a determined local territory. By drawing attention into real cases the authors introduce how to support social innovation in diverse areas of life through effective governance and local developments. The research emphasizes the importance of modern forms of local governance to establish an ecosystem that supports the processes of social innovation with appropriate instruments, including the capability, attitude, talent, and commitment of local governance leaders, role of cooperation culture among quadruple helix members and the necessity of knowledge transfer and adaptation between stakeholders.
The Role of the Freight Exchange in Knowledge Management of the Logistics Company
Authors: Sałek Robert , Wiśniewska-Sałek Anna 
Published: September 2024

The growing importance of digitization of economic processes forces logistics companies to use modern technologies. This is a trend visible throughout the economy which has a significant impact on the logistics industry. The amount of processed information is constantly increasing and managing it is becoming a growing challenge. Freight exchanges are an integral component of the functioning of transport companies dealing with transportation of goods. This primarily applies to road transport, which constitutes the largest share in European transport. The use and role of freight exchanges are constantly growing. These are tools that enable obtaining information about cargo and transport services which is used in planning transport processes of logistics companies. The activities of logistics companies involve constantly acquiring information about potential customers. Transport processes require careful preparation and detailed planning of all activities performed during the transport of cargo. The dynamics of the logistics market do not always allow the full use of cargo space in vehicles, which is associated with a decrease in transport efficiency and thus a reduction in companies’ profits. Therefore, the knowledge about additional loads, due to which companies will be able to fill empty cargo spaces or entire empty runs, is necessary. This is of great importance for companies from the SME sector, which often must compete on the market with large entities. Transport exchanges are, by definition, a valuable source of information on the basis of which the internal knowledge base is created, which also requires appropriate management.The authors conducted the research among small and medium-sized transport companies both nationwide and with international reach in Poland. This research was aimed at identifying the features and demonstrating the role of freight exchanges as a source of knowledge for enterprises. The process of planning the transport process was analyzed for the variant with and without the use of the freight exchange. A decision-making algorithm was defined, the task of which is to structure and organize knowledge in the field of the transport process preparation. The importance of digital tools in knowledge management was also emphasized.
Fostering Innovation Through Technology-Enhanced Learning Spaces: A Multiple Case Study
Authors: Lagrutta Rosaria , Carlucci Daniela , Santarsiero Francesco , Schiuma Giovanni , Lerro Antonio 
Published: September 2024

The current business landscape is characterised by complexity and uncertainty, provoked by rapid technological advancements and interconnected macro trends that pose challenges and opportunities for organisations. In this scenario, spaces for learning and knowledge exchange, enhanced by advanced technologies, emerged as pivotal settings to foster innovation dynamics. Specifically, technology-enhanced learning spaces (TELS) are considered physical, virtual, or hybrid settings that support learning and knowledge processes. However, despite the growing interest, there is still a need for a broader understanding of how to effectively design and manage these spaces to maximise their potential in driving organisational innovation capacity. Accordingly, this study aims to address the aforementioned gap by conducting a comprehensive examination of TELS, focusing on their design, management, and influence on innovation dynamics. To achieve this purpose, the study adopts a multi-case study approach and analyses some TELSs across different organisational settings, such as public institutions, business accelerators and private organisations. Data triangulation of theoretical and empirical investigations are employed to derive key patterns and management phases. The findings reveal that TELS are crucial in promoting innovation and knowledge exchange within organisations. They foster collaboration, experiential learning, and personalized exploration, empowering organisations to generate innovative solutions, driving progress. However, several barriers hinder their optimal utilization, including technological limitations and a lack of effective management strategies. Accordingly, this paper proposes a technology-enhanced learning space management framework that distinguishes key phases for managing those spaces, with the aim of enhancing innovation capacity. Theoretical implications include validating and refining existing conceptual and theoretical frameworks related to TELS, testing them in real life settings. Practically, the study offers a framework and insights for managers to enhance the design and management of these spaces, addressing critical issues and maximizing their impact on organizational innovation and performance.
Informal Relationships, Digital Competences and Agility in Organizations
Authors: Boiko Yuliia , Bańkowski Paweł , Witkowski Jacek 
Published: September 2024

Building interpersonal relationships in organizations plays a very important role and directly affects long-term cooperation with partners. Informal and partnership relations have a particular impact on the agility of the organization, i.e., the ability to immediately respond to changes occurring in the business environment. The aim of this article is to assess the impact of interpersonal relations on the organizational structure and the level of use of digital competencies. According to the literature on the subject, agility in the organization and digital competences contribute to the effective creation and transfer of knowledge. The benefits of implementing an agile structure in an organization also include better management of changing priorities, open cooperation and communication, and greater awareness of the current situation in the organization. The article uses the results of original initial research conducted as part of an inter-university research project entitled "Interorganizational Relations in the Socio-Economic Economy". The research covered relationships in the organization in five areas. The research among the students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration postgraduate program at the Lublin University of Technology was carried out using a quantitative method using a developed survey questionnaire. The analysis of the results confirmed the influence of partnership and informal relations on the agility of the organization and the high level of digital competences implemented. A flexible approach to building relationships enhances the creation of a networked organization. Informal relationships in the organization allow for the building of a team that is more resistant to crisis situations as well as changes in customer needs and sectoral turbulence of the economy. An important aspect of agility is also the high level of using digital competences, which influences the ability to create and transfer knowledge.
The Role of Knowledge Management Enablers in a South African Transport Agency
Authors: Hlongwane Ike , Molekwa Kamogelo 
Published: September 2024

Many organisations are exploring the field of knowledge management to improve and sustain their competitiveness and competitive edge over their rivals. Knowledge Management (KM) can be referred to set of processes and activities to change organisations’ knowledge processing pattern, and organisations need to focus on management of knowledge for obtaining optimum results and efficiency to draw various benefits towards gaining competitive advantage. There are several enablers of KM that have a bearing on the success of KM in an organisation. Enablers of KM can be defined as factors that positively influence the success of KM activities to implement changes or are conducive to effective KM to take place in organisations. However, not all organisations are affected by these factors the same way. Most of these factors are associated with the organisation within which KM processes are carried out. A qualitative study was conducted in one of the government transport agencies, which has recently embarked on KM initiatives to find out which KM enablers played a key role in the successful implementation of KM activities in the transport agency and how this played a role (impact). The study used the Knowledge Management Capability Assessment Tool (KM CAT) theory to assess the role of KM enablers in the transport agency. The data were collected by purposefully interviewing senior officials/managers in the agency’s KM directorate. The results showed that several factors played a positive role in the success of KM activities in the transport agency. The study recommends a holistic approach to KM with less emphasis on a single aspect or a few factors presumed to have a positive influence on or are important in creating a conducive environment for the successful implementation of KM in organisations. There is limited literature or research on the use of KM strategies in South African transport industry. Therefore, this study is worth sharing with scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to the scientific dialogue of KM in all sectors, including the transport industry, to create an enabling environment for the successful implementation of KM activities.
Tree and shrub species of the Rosaceae family are the basis of a promising assortment for urban floristry
Authors: Ткаченко К.Г. 
Published: September 2024

Одной из главных задач, стоящих перед ботаническими садами, является внедрение новых видов, форм и сортов растений в городское озеленение, в широкую практику урбанофлористики. Красивоцветущие древесные и кустарниковые виды растений всегда являются важным акцентом в парках и украшением улиц и скверов. Анализ каталогов ботанических садов, в которых показаны удачные опыты по интродукции новых видов для конкретного региона страны, позволяет значительно расширить и обогатить ассортимент новыми красивоцветущими кустарниками и древесными деревьями. В современной урбанофлористике, особенно в последние годы, для создания оригинальных и красивых уголков парков и скверов, бульваров и магистралей основными источниками новых видов, форм и сортов должны стать, например, представители семейства Rosaceae. Большие перспективы у ряда видов из таких родов как: Cerasus, Crataegus, Malus и Prunus s.l. и некоторых других. Необходимо как можно больше вводить в практику озеленения виды и сорта слив, вишен, боярышника с красными цветками. Важное место в озеленении должны занять сорта яблонь с мелкими, не привлекающими внимание и несъедобными (не вкусными для человека, но поедаемыми птицами) плодами.
One of the main tasks facing botanical gardens is the introduction of new species, forms and varieties of plants in urban landscaping, in the widespread practice of urban flora. Beautifully flowering tree and shrub species of plants are always an important accent in city parks and a decoration of city streets and squares. An analysis of the catalogs of botanical gardens, which show successful experiments on the introduction of new species for a specific region of the country, makes it possible to significantly expand and enrich the range of urban flora with new flowering shrubs and tree trees. In modern urban floristics, especially in recent years, in order to create original and beautiful corners of parks and squares, boulevards and highways, the main sources of material, for the introduction of new species, forms and varieties into the practice of modern urban greening, should be, for example, species from the Rosaceae family. Such genera as Cerasus, Crataegus, Malus and Prunus s.l. and a number of others have great prospects. It is necessary to introduce as many species and varieties of apple trees, plums, cherries, and hawthorn with red flowers into the practice of gardening as possible. Apple trees should be with small, most often, not attracting attention and inedible (not tasty for humans, but eaten by birds) fruits.
New varieties of apricot in GBS them. N.V. Tsitsina RAS
Authors: Куклина А.Г. 
Published: September 2024

Селекционная работа по созданию зимостойких форм абрикоса в средней полосе России была начата И.В.Мичуриным в Тамбовской области в конце XIX столетия. Основной принцип работы с абрикосом у большинства селекционеров заключался в использовании «гибридных семей» или более или менее больших групп растений, на основе которых получали сорта
Breeding work on the creation of winter-hardy forms of apricot in central Russia was started by I.V. Michurin in the Tambov region at the end of the 19th century. The main principle of working with apricot for most breeders was to use "hybrid families" or more or less large groups of plants, on the basis of which varieties were obtained.
Scientific publications under the International Program "Agrobiodiversity to improve nutrition, health and quality of life"
Authors: Куклина А.Г. , Виноградова Ю.К. 
Published: September 2024

В рамках сотрудничества по Международной программе «Агробиоразнообразие для улучшения питания, здоровья и качества жизни» между Главным ботаническим садом им. Н.В. Цицина РАН (г. Москва, Россия) и Словацким Аграрным Университетом (г. Нитра, Словакия) проводились исследования, направленные на сохранение и использование фиторазнообразия в целях получения здоровой, органической пищи и создания комфортной окружающей среды. По Соглашению, действующему в период 2013-2020 гг., была договоренность о совместных публикациях научных работ. Все статьи и монографии издавались в соответствии с правилами Европейского Союза и Европейских Ассоциаций. Латинские названия исследуемых видов растений в изданиях приводились в соответствии с Интернет-ресурсом: http://www.theplantlist.org/. По взаимному интересу были подготовлены и изданы книги по нескольким темам.
Within the framework of cooperation under the International Program "Agrobiodiversity to improve nutrition, health and quality of life" between the Main Botanical Garden named after. N.V. Tsitsina RAS (Moscow, Russia) and the Slovak Agrarian University (Nitra, Slovakia) conducted research aimed at the conservation and use of phytodiversity in order to obtain healthy, organic food and create a comfortable environment. Under the Agreement, which is valid for the period 2013-2020, there was an agreement on joint publications of scientific papers. All articles and monographs were published in accordance with the rules of the European Union and European Associations. The Latin names of the studied plant species in publications were given in accordance with the Internet resource: http://www.theplantlist.org/. By mutual interest, books were prepared and published on several topics.
Bioecological features of plants of the Karakum Desert and their introduction in the Botanical Garden of Turkmenistan
Authors: Атаев Э.А. , Базарова Г.Р. , Курошина Е.А. 
Published: September 2024

Флора Туркменистана распространена в трех крупных физико-географических районах: горы, пустыня и речные долины, она насчитывает около 3000 видов высших цветковых растений: деревья, кустарники, кустарнички, полукустарники, полукустарнички, многолетние и однолетние травы – коротко- и длительно-вегетирующие. Мы в своей работе использовали представителей псаммофильной флоры пустыни Каракумы Туркменистана, интродуцированных в Ботаническом саду. Жизненные формы – кустарники, полукустарники, многолетние травы. Ботанические семейства, роды даны по В.В. Никитину, А.М. Гельдиханову (1988).
The flora of Turkmenistan is distributed in three large physical and geographical regions: mountains, desert and river valleys, it has about 3,000 species of higher flowering plants: trees, shrubs, shrubs, semi-shrubs, semi-shrubs, perennial and annual grasses - short- and long-vegetating. In our work, we used representatives of the psammophilous flora of the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan introduced in the Botanical Garden. Life forms - shrubs, shrubs, perennial grasses. Botanical families, genera are given according to V.V. Nikitin, A.M. Geldikhanov (1988).
Oak lace bug: appearance, distribution in Russia and harmfulness
Authors: Гниненко Ю.И. , Чернова У.А. , Налепин В.П. 
Published: September 2024

Дубовый клоп-кружевница Corythucha arcuata Say (Hemiptera, Heteroptera: Tingidae) впервые был выявлен в России в г. Краснодаре в 2015 г. Уже в 2016 г. по повреждениям были обнаружены его очаги в дубравах Краснодарского края на площади около 0.5 млн. га. С этого времени инвайдер начал быстро распространяться по югу России и к 2021 году выявлен в дубравах на всем Северном Кавказе от черноморского до каспийского побережий. При этом видимые повреждения клоп наносит на общей площади порядка 1 млн. га. На север клоп продвинулся до г. Миллерово (Ростовская обл.) и в ближайшее время его распространение на север будет продолжаться.
The oak lace bug Corythucha arcuata Say (Hemiptera, Heteroptera: Tingidae) was first identified in Russia in the city of Krasnodar in 2015. As early as 2016, its lesions were found in the oak forests of the Krasnodar Territory on an area of ​​about 0.5 million ha. Since that time, the invader began to spread rapidly across southern Russia and by 2021 was detected in oak forests throughout the North Caucasus from the Black Sea to the Caspian coasts. At the same time, the bug inflicts visible damage on a total area of ​​​​about 1 million hectares. To the north, the bug has moved to the city of Millerovo (Rostov region) and in the near future its spread to the north will continue.