Certification System Research Articles

Halal Certification Systems: A Comparison Between Indonesia and Turkey

Halal Certification Systems: A Comparison Between Indonesia and Turkey

A Study on the Introduction of Factory Certification System to Revitalized Precast Concrete Apartment Buildings

A Study on the Introduction of Factory Certification System to Revitalized Precast Concrete Apartment Buildings

Opportunities and Barriers of Integrating the 1+X Certificate System into Nursery Teacher Education in China

The development of high-quality vocational education is a critical factor in establishing a robust economy. Therefore, every nation places significant emphasis on the quality of teaching and learning within vocational education. This study investigates the use of the 1+X Certificate System to enhance teaching competence among nursery teacher students in China, with a particular focus on the experiences of Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher educators who support their students during their teacher education. Employing a qualitative research design, the study conducted four in-depth case studies of ECE teacher educators who integrated the 1+X Certificate System into the nursery teacher education curriculum at a college in China. The findings of the study reveal the 1) Alignment with the Existing Curriculum; 2) Effectiveness in Teacher Education; and 3) Adequacy of Teaching Resources; and 4) Establishing Partnerships with Nursey Schools that ECE teacher educators encountered in utilizing the 1+X Certificate System to improve the teaching competence of nursery teacher students. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the integration of the 1+X Certificate System into nursery teacher education programs. The implications of this research may inform future efforts to enhance the quality of nursery student teacher education, leading to the development of a highly skilled workforce in the ECE sector.

Research on "Curriculum-Certificate Integration" Teaching Case of CNC Machining Technology and Programming Based on 1+X Certificate System

The 1+X skill level certificate system is a brand-new system design to implement "the Implementation Plan of the National Vocational Education Reform" and actively promote the academic certificate plus several vocational skill level certificate systems. This paper studies "curriculum-certificate integration" teaching case of CNC machining technology and programming of CNC Technology Specialty in higher vocational colleges based on 1+X certificate system. It can effectively promote the implementation of "curriculum-certificate integration" in the course teaching process, and it can also provide some reference for the reform of "curriculum-certificate integration" under the 1+X certificate system in higher vocational colleges.

Curriculum reform and innovation for CNC lathe and milling processing certificate under the "1+X" certification system

With the development of smart manufacturing, CNC lathe and milling processing technology play an increasingly vital role in modern manufacturing. The "1+X" certification system offers a new pathway for vocational education to cultivate highly skilled professionals. This paper focuses on the curriculum system of the CNC lathe and milling processing certificate and explores strategies for curriculum reform and innovation under the guidance of the "1+X" certification system. By examining the existing curriculum system and analyzing the discrepancies between industry demands and the current teaching situation, specific reform measures are proposed. Additionally, in line with the concept of industry-education integration, innovative approaches to curriculum content and teaching methods are explored, as well as ways to leverage information technology for improving teaching efficiency and quality. The research shows that by optimizing curriculum structure, updating teaching content, improving teaching methods, and enhancing practical components, it is possible to significantly enhance students' skills and innovation capabilities, better meeting the needs of enterprises in the context of Industry 4.0.

Halal Certification Management in Indonesia

This study seeks to map research related to halal certification in Indonesia published by Dimensions indexed journals from 2015 to 2023. NVivo 12 Plus was used to conduct thematic studies and frequency was used to evaluate 91 publications in the scientific literature. The results found that the number of publications fluctuates from year to year related to halal certification research in Indonesia, which indicates that this topic is an interesting topic and must continue to be developed. In addition, various focuses of discussion and cluster analysis that describe research paths in halal certification research in Indonesia include Halal Certification Process in Indonesia, Halal Product and Halal Certification in Indonesia, Halal food and Halal Certification in Indonesia, International Trade and Halal Certification in Indonesia, Halal Certification System and Halal Certification in Indonesia, and Industry and Halal Certification in Indonesia.This research can be used as a starting point for experts to build a graphical visualization of halal certification research patterns in Indonesia in published scientific research

Эргономическое обеспечение разработки системы аттестации руководителей, специалистов и служащих в банковской сфере

The article proposes a procedure for ergonomic support of improving the certification system of the banking sector employees, which is based on a differentiated psychological expert justification of the significance of professionally important qualities of applicants for leadership positions. The author’s model for assessing the managerial abilities of the bank’s employees is developed. An evaluation sheet is proposed for the diagnosis of specialists and employees’ professionally important qualities, taking into account occupational and personal competencies, considering significant weight coefficients. An example of empirical approbation of the developed qualimetric model is given.

The Role of Positive Energy Districts through the Lens of Urban Sustainability Protocols in the Case Studies of Salzburg and Tampere

To achieve the ambitious CO2 emission reduction targets set by the Sustainable Development Goals, it is crucial to act on cities. Indeed, cities are responsible for 67% of the world’s primary energy consumption and about 70% of energy-related CO2 emissions. To support the urban energy transition, a broad implementation of zero-emission districts or, even better, positive energy districts (PEDs) is expected. PEDs can be defined as energy-efficient and energy-flexible urban areas that aim to provide a surplus of clean energy to the city by using renewable energies. However, in developing the PEDs concept, it is necessary to consider not only the technical issue of energy systems but also the environmental, social, and economic spheres. To be effective, it is important to provide decision-makers with tools such as Urban Sustainability protocols for PEDs, which can effectively assess the complexity of the impacts a PED might have on other urban transformations from a multi-stakeholder perspective. LEED for Neighborhood Development, BREEAM Communities, and CASBEE for Cities are the most widely used and known protocols in the world for the evaluation of districts. These certification protocols were established before the concept of PEDs and, therefore, are not considered. However, they exhibit some shared characteristics which permit the evaluation of PEDs’ sustainability. In fact, through this research, an attempt is made to analyze how the implementation of sustainability protocols in existing PED projects can improve sustainability, but also how PED projects can improve evaluation systems through interventions that have not been considered so far. To test a methodology that could be extended in future case studies, an analysis of three of the world’s best-known certification systems, LEED-ND, BREEAM-CM, and CASBEE-UD, was conducted on two completed PEDs case studies, Tampere and Salzburg.

Farmers' adoption of agriculture green production technologies: perceived value or policy-driven?

Understanding the underlying reasons for farmers' AGPT adoption in the context of resource environment tightening and agricultural carbon reduction has become crucial to promote agriculture sustainable development. This paper uses multiple ordered regression model and probit model to test the impact of farmers' perceived value on their adoption of agricultural green production technologies (AGPT) by using the first-hand data from 613 rice farmers in Hunan, and explores the effect and mechanism of policy subsidies and market incentives on the adoption of AGPT, and investigates the differences in the impact of perceived value on the adoption of green technologies in different production stages. The results showed that, (1)farmers' AGPT adoption is significantly affected by their perceived value, in which perceived benefits significantly promotes farmers' AGPT adoption, while the perceived risks is the opposite. But farmers' AGPT adoption in different production stages is influenced by different perceived value. The adoption of soil testing and fertilization technology (STFT) in the pre-production stage is significantly influenced by the perceived benefits; adoption of green pest control technology (GPCT) in the mid-production stage is significantly influenced by both the perceived benefits and the perceived risks; and adoption of straw return technology (SRT) in the post-production stage is significantly influenced by the perceived risks. (2) Farmers' adoption of green technologies can be encouraged by policy subsidies, which also have the moderating effect of decreasing the negative influence of perceived risks on farmers' adoption behaviour. (3) Further analysis reveals that market incentives can compensate for the limitations of policy subsidies, greatly promote farmers' adoption of AGPT, and regulate farmers' perceived risks and perceived benefits to encourage them to use green technologies. Consequently, the Government should actively publicize and organize training on agriculture green technologies, and provide diversified subsidy programmes for different green technologies. And governments should also improve the quality certification system and the market price mechanism for agricultural products, so as to help farmers adopting green technologies to achieve an increase in their income.

Empowering Certificate Management with Blockchain Technology

The rise of online courses and certifications has created new opportunities for individuals to enhance their skills. However, this digital transformation has also given rise to coun- terfeit certificates. To address this multifaceted issue, we present a comprehensive certificate management system founded on blockchain technology and strengthened by smart contracts. Our innovative system comprises three pivotal components: certificate generation, authenticity verification, and a user-centric digital locker for certificate storage. Blockchain technology underpins the entire system, ensuring the immutability and integrity of each certificate. The inclusion of a cryptographic hash for each certificate is a fundamental aspect of our design. Any alteration in the certificate’s data will yield a distinct hash, a powerful indicator of potential tampering. Furthermore, our system includes a secure digital locker based on cloud storage that empowers users to efficiently manage and access all their certificates in one place. Moreover, our project is committed to providing features for certificate revocation and updating, thereby enhancing the system’s flexibility and security. Hence, the blockchain and smart contract-based certificate management system offers a robust and one-stop solution to the escalating problem of counterfeit certificates in the digital era

Green transformation in the health sector and medical laboratories, adaptation to climate change in Türkiye

Abstract Societal habits’ continuation is expected to result in severe consequences for climate change, causing significant environmental damage and humanitarian crises. Sustainability, defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations, balances environment, equity, and economy. Türkiye, a middle-income developing country, has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2053 under the United Nations’ framework. The construction sector is increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, emphasizing green buildings and structures. Several green hospital certification systems, including BREEAM, LEED, and Australian Green Star, are now in use, with around 20 certified “green hospitals” in Türkiye. The “Zero Waste Project” initiated in Türkiye aims to reduce waste generation and resource usage efficiently. Recent efforts have focused on sustainability in high-carbon footprint medical laboratories, however, an international standard has not been established yet. Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine federations have established working groups on the subject. Universities and nonprofits worldwide offer green laboratory certificate programs covering energy conservation, green chemistry, waste management, and water conservation. Laboratories’ sustainability efforts encompass inventory management, green purchasing, test request reduction, greenhouse gas management, efficient building design, transportation choices, carbon footprint calculations, and education. The guides published in Türkiye are “Health Institutions Wastewater/Liquid Waste Management Handbook” and “Guide for Laboratory and Dialysis Wastes”. Türkiye’s Ministry of Health introduced the “Rational Test Request Procedure” to enhance diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness by reducing unnecessary tests. Collective efforts are essential to raise awareness and implement precautions, particularly in high-carbon footprint medical laboratories, addressing climate change and sustainability challenges in the healthcare sector.

Southern responses to Northern-led sustainability certification: Promoting and hindering new fisheries governance in The Gambia, West Africa

Ocean governance is constituted by a range of institutions and actors across nation-states, markets, civil society and communities. As government-led management of commercial wild capture fisheries came under increased scrutiny following the rise of neo-liberalism and overfishing in the late 20th century, many non-governmental organizations and businesses turned to market and consumer-oriented approaches such as eco-labels and certification systems to define and reward sustainable fisheries and to incentivize change in others. However, our understanding of how small-scale fisheries in the Global South engage with these systems over time remains limited, particularly in the African context. This paper seeks to improve understanding by examining the interactions between diverse actors working to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification for a small-scale fishery in The Gambia, West Africa, one of the earliest in Africa to engage the program. Situating the study within social science research on inequities and power imbalances in Southern engagements with Northern-led sustainability certifications, the case study analyzes qualitative data from documents and from 16 key-informant interviews. The data was organized using a social science approach which enables the analysis of factors promoting or hindering governance interactions and of who and what drives outcomes. Taking multiple factors into account, this paper argues that Southern interest in, and accessibility to, certification is dynamic, and influenced by the uneven distribution of regulatory resources, capacity, power and benefits. Promised but nebulous benefits clashed with arduous and recurring appraisals, exacerbating institutional factors leading the fishery to repeatedly fall short of certification. While important improvements can be gained from the pursuit of certification, Southern producers, managers and policy makers should have opportunities to be better informed about the diverse factors impacting: i) governance interactions and capacity building, ii) paths towards, and barriers to, improvements, and ii) the likelihood, or not, for achieving equitable access and social development benefits, especially for marginalized producers. The role and significance of sustainability certification in future ocean governance will be shaped fundamentally by such knowledge.

Exploring Italian Wine Companies: A Study of Supply Chain Dynamics, Quality, and Promotion Strategies through Semi-Structured Interviews.

In Italy, the wine supply chain is a cornerstone of the national agri-food system and a driving force for the entire economy. The aim of this study is to map the profile of Italian wine companies through the analysis of multiple case studies. The study focuses specifically on companies in the Marche region, investigating their features and supply chain, with a specific focus on product and system certification adopted, marketing policies implemented, and the businesses' relationship with institutions. A total of 18 companies participated in the study. The primary data for the research was collected through semi-structured interviews lasting 1 h, based on an interview protocol. The results show that the supply chain for the wine sector is configured to be short, even when cooperatives act as an aggregator. The small size and limited financial resources make it particularly difficult to promote the wine outside its reference context, and there is a lack of a network strategy at the local level. Many companies consider organic certification a disadvantage since it tends to homologate production to the large wine industries, making the product's naturalness, typicality, and craftsmanship disappear.

South Korea's Medical Tourism Competitiveness and Future Strategy: Focused on Cancer Treatment: A Review.

Medical tourism is a leading industry of South Korea. Since the transition from the latest health pandemic to endemic, foreign patients have been on a rapid increase. The Korean government regards medical tourism as a major national industry and pursues medical, legal, and policy strategies with the goal of attracting 700,000 foreign patients by 2027. Examining objective data and statistics as well as academic articles, we investigated the strengths and advantages, which might persuade foreign medical tourists to visit South Korea by performing a comparative analysis with high-income or medically advanced countries among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and other competing Asian countries. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Compared with other advanced countries and Asian competitors in cancer treatment, South Korea shows excellent result of major cancers treatments, accessibility to hospitals and medical professionals, and competitiveness in terms of surgery and treatment costs. South Korea has excellent competitiveness both in price and in cancer treatment with the outstanding results of cancer mortality rates and 5-year survival rates. The achievement of Korea's cancer treatments is due to accurate diagnosis with the advantage of PET-CT, 64-sllice CT, 3.0 TESLA MRI, etc., and the use of cutting-edge equipment, such as CyberKnife and Da Vince robotic surgery. Besides, the Korean central and local governments actively support for the promotion of Korea's medical tourism industry, such as issuance of visas for foreigners, the hospital certification system, and medical tourism convergence cluster project.

Possibilities of Legal Mechanisms to Counteract Greenwashing to Achieve the Principles of Sustainable Development

Objective: The paper examines the practice where companies use environmental advertising or statements about their environmental responsibility to promote their products or services (greenwashing). The objective of the study is to analyze the main signs of greenwashing and develop recommendations for countering environmental offenses. Methods: The research methods are based on the analysis of a limited number of studies that were selected according to special parameters and comprehensively considered. Methods of analogy and comparative analysis were also used. Results: The main signs of greenwashing, the negative consequences to which greenwashing can lead, and the main measures to control this kind of environmental offense are considered. According to the results of the study, it has been concluded that at the international level, greenwashing should be defined as a socially dangerous culpable act that contradicts the norms of law and harms society, the state, individual citizens, and the environment. Conclusion: To counteract greenwashing, it is necessary to introduce a ban on the application of seals that are not introduced by state bodies and are not based on a certification system; a ban on eco-friendly labeling without providing evidence, and without certificates; and a ban on eco-friendly statements about the product, if they relate only to a certain aspect of the product. Furthermore, a system of public reports needs to be introduced where manufacturers can publish reports about their production processes and product test results. This will help consumers make informed decisions about the purchase of products. Besides that, environmental, social, and governance principles need to be implemented in the contract system, together with a penalty system.

Engineering Responsible And Explainable Models In Human-Agent Collectives

ABSTRACTIn human-agent collectives, humans and agents need to work collaboratively and agree on collective decisions. However, ensuring that agents responsibly make decisions is a complex task, especially when encountering dilemmas where the choices available to agents are not unambiguously preferred over another. Therefore, methodologies that allow the certification of such systems are urgently needed. In this paper, we propose a novel engineering methodology based on formal model checking as a step toward providing evidence for the certification of responsible and explainable decision making within human-agent collectives. Our approach, which is based on the MCMAS model checker, verifies the decision-making behavior against the logical formulae specified to guarantee safety and controllability, and address ethical concerns. We propose the use of counterexample traces and simulation results to provide a judgment and an explanation to the AI engineer as to the reasons actions may be refused or allowed. To demonstrate the practical feasibility of our approach, we evaluate it using the real-world problem of human-UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) teaming in dynamic and uncertain environments.

Turkey's national renewable energy certificate system: a comparative assessment

Turkey's national renewable energy certificate system: a comparative assessment

Exploring the influence of green supply chain practices on performance nexus

This exploration examines the potential effects of certain control variables, like firm age, possession, and size of an environmental management organization certification, on any collaborative execution when adapting green supply chain system habits. The study will examine how these variables may influence different features of collective performance. This study employs a multi-step methodology, including a thorough review of existing literature, an empirical survey of 223 participant organizations, and an arithmetical examination to test the proposed conceptual structure to inform the two prospective and matter-of-fact outlooks. The studies have three phases. First, complete written work is reviewed to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Next, a survey is conducted with responses from 223 participant organizations, and the data is collected. Finally, multiple retrogression analysis is used to evaluate the effects of firm age, possession, and firm size of an environmental management system certification on four elements of associated execution. The study's findings indicate a constructive correlation between fit size and these elements of corporate execution: social, environmental, and economic presentation. So, no connection was found between firm size and functional efficiency. Additionally, the study found that controlling an ecological management organization certification within Pakistani firms had a good effect on all staging elements when firm age did not correlate significantly with any of the four execution results. This study gives practical guides to supply chain executives in Pakistan and other nearby markets to understand better the correlation between these control variables and the execution on collective outcomes.

Overcoming Barriers to ISPO Certification: Analyzing the Drivers of Sustainable Agricultural Adoption among Farmers

The palm oil industry, integral to Indonesia’s economy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), faces emerging economic, environmental, and social challenges. These compel the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in light of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification system’s implementation by 2025. This study develops a model integrating Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior and Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation theory to elucidate factors influencing farmers’ adoption of sustainable palm oil farming. Data from 300 palm oil farmers in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicated significant positive effects in terms of attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, relative advantage, compatibility, and trialability on sustainable practice adoption, while the complexity negatively influenced adoption. These findings underscore the need to address farmers’ motivations, social norms, perceived control, and practice advantages for successful implementation. The study offers critical insights for policymakers and practitioners to formulate strategies that encourage the voluntary adoption of sustainable practices, balancing farmers’ needs and environmental sustainability.

Overcome Certification Challenges of AI Based Airborne Systems Using FAA Overarching Properties

AbstractTechnologies such as Artificial Intelligence encompassing Machine Learning, Deep Learning techniques have proved to be a game changer in multiple sectors. The use of these technologies in Aviation will prove to ensure higher rigor in predictive maintainability, air traffic management, safety assurance and airworthiness. Current traditional regulatory and industry standards have proved to be efficient and effective in providing highest level of safety. However, Certification of Avionics systems is becoming challenging because of increasing complexity of avionics systems. Current regulations and standards are very prescriptive and inadequate to support new technological trends. Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) are working on establishing the regulatory guidance around these technologies. This paper addresses the new strategy of employing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) “Overarching Properties” ‐ a framework for demonstrating that a product has the qualities required to perform effectively and safely with the purpose of simplifying the certification process. This paper also covers the possible scenarios for establishing the safety net concept to enhance the determinism and airworthiness of AI based systems.