Chief Officer Research Articles

Modern vision in the use of liquid cargo operation simulators

The cargo operation planning, the process of implementation is one of the most difficult tasks carried out on liquid cargo vessels. The chief officer’s task is to process a huge amount of information, accurately enter data into a special computer, consistently calculate the stages of the work, and finally the most important is to complete the task in the shortest period of time. In the implementation, less attention is paid to the economic use of cargo mechanisms, their wear, and fuel costs. Despite the recommendations and strategies for the effective management of cargo operations, modern artificial intelligence has not yet fully replaced the mankind. We offer a modern and effective way to solve problems, such as maritime universities and maritime training center simulator classes’ students will search the most effective ways of cargo operation. The collaboration among vessel, university and terminal would be distance in the internet cloud, which provides: the ships’ crew work schedule reduction, a wide choice of cargo operations plans, selection of the optimal option, energy-saving, only target use of mechanisms, which finally lead to less wear and tear, fuel economy and, consequently reduction of CO2 pollution in the atmosphere. It will also reduce cargo operation time, thus reducing port and terminal fees. More over this principle of operation will increase the number of qualified personnel in the future and will be used in the future for remote control liquid cargo operations on unmanned vessels of future.

Influence of Strategic Change Management on the Performance of County Development Projects in Meru County, Kenya

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of strategic change management on performance of county government development projects in Meru County, Kenya.
 Methodology: The study adopted descriptive design. The target population of the study were 139 respondents comprising 9 sub-county departmental heads, 65 project management committee members, 20 county chief officers and 45 members of county assembly. A sample size of 103 respondents were drawn from the population to participate in the study. The main research tool was questioners. The data was analyses using SPSS. Descriptive statistics mainly percentages and frequency distribution were used for data presentation. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to establish the level of statistical significance of difference between the observed and expected values. Regression analysis was used to estimate the model coefficient while Pearson coefficient of correlation was used to establish the strength of relationship among the variables. Test of hypothesis was also carried out.
 Results: After carrying out regression analysis, the research indicated that leadership was found to be statistically significant in explaining performance of county governments development projects since a unit change in leadership caused 0.488 units change in performance of county governments development projects as indicated by regression coefficient. The findings further revealed that there exists a positive and significant relationship between leadership and performance of county governments development projects (r = 0.339; p value < 0.05).
 Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: It’s recommended that the county government should recruit competent managers to enhance performance of the county development projects. Further, management of county should be include all professionals from all the communities in Kenya

Career Transitions to Entrepreneurship: Through the Lens of Mid-Career African American Women

Racial and ethnic minority (REM) women are choosing entrepreneurial careers, owning over 8 million businesses in the United States. Few entrepreneurial studies exist on both women and racial/ethnic minorities - groups that historically face greater barriers to business ownership. No studies were found that focused on the career transitions of minority women. This study fills a void in the current career transition and entrepreneurship literature by using the Transition Theory 4S model to evaluate minority women’s career transitions to entrepreneurship. Nine African American women entrepreneurs participated in this phenomenological study. Semi-structured interviews were used to deepen understanding of their lived experiences during the career transition. Results suggest that many minority women entrepreneurs are fulfilling a long-term goal of business ownership. Despite being the chief officer, many encountered situations where they must prove themselves as a business owner, especially when seeking capital to open or expand the business. Tenacity, a desire to succeed, and a strong support system have bolstered their success. This study adds new knowledge about minority women’s career transitions to entrepreneurship and offers implications for practitioners interested in supporting minority women as they transition to entrepreneurship.

An interview with Meredith Harper, vice president and chief information security officer at Eli Lilly and Company

An interview with Meredith Harper, vice president and chief information security officer at Eli Lilly and Company

Registrar becomes a catalyst for disruptive innovation

Just before Helen B. Garrett, Ed.D., arrived at the University of Washington in 2016, the university found itself at a crossroads in defining the role of registrar going forward. The school was considering either downgrading the position to director status or amping up the role to encompass a broader focus on the full student experience. In hiring Garrett as the university's first Chief Officer of Enrollment Information Services as well as its University Registrar, university leadership chose to aim high.

Representation of Women in Top Executive Positions in General Medical-Surgical Hospitals in the United States.

Background: Earlier surveys have reported a lack of representation of women in hospital leadership positions. This study sought to investigate the proportion of women in senior hospital leadership positions and to investigate whether hospital and community factors are associated with the likelihood of having women in executive positions.Methods: The main data of 4397 hospitals were sourced from the American Hospital Association. The study calculated the proportion of women for each position, with county-level adjusted standard errors and logistic transformed confidence intervals to determine the variation of women in chief officer positions across hospitals. The study also used multilevel mixed-effects logistic regressions to estimate the probability of having a female chief officer.Results: Women executives generally were underrepresented in all positions except in chief human resources and chief nursing officer positions, 73% (95% confidence interval [CI] 7175) and 91% (95% CI 8694), respectively. Women accounted for 13% (95% CI 821) of system chief executive officers (CEOs) and only 27% (95% CI 2628) of hospital CEOs. System size (number of hospitals) and hospital size (beds capacity) variables were statistically significant in five of the eight positions investigated. Overall, women were less likely to hold chief positions in large hospitals (400 beds and over) compared to small hospitals (under 100 beds).Conclusion: Women were underrepresented in hospital top positions and were less likely to hold executive positions in large systems or hospitals. The results suggest structural barriers that hinder women from advancing to top hospital positions.

Деятельность генерала П. Н. Шатилова по подготовке переселения частей Русской армии в Королевство сербов, хорватов и словенцев в 1921 году

The paper highlights General P. N. Shatilov’s role in organizing the Russian Army resettlement from Gallipoli and Lemnos to the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in 1921. The article explains the need to resettle the troops, reveals causes of conflict between P. N. Wrangel’s headquarters and the French occupation troops’ headquarters in Constantinople, emphasizes the chief officers’ efforts to maintain the army’s fighting capacity, analyses the circumstances that forced them to abandon the plan to resettle the troops to the Far East. Scientific originality of the study lies in the fact that the author introduces previously unknown sources into scientific circulation. As a result, a detailed description of General P. N. Shatilov’s visit to Belgrade in April 1921 is presented. The author shows how this visit facilitated permission from Regent Alexander Karađorđević and Prime Minister N. Pašić to accommodate the Russian troops in the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. The Russian soldiers’ and Cossacks’ role in the national borders protection, in the national railway system development is revealed.

Determinants of Project Sustainability in Kiambu County, Kenya

The devolved system of governance in Kenya has enabled County Governments to initiate various developmental-oriented projects in the counties. Most of the funds provided by the County Government are short-term and therefore do not consider funding of the project that will guarantee sustainability after funding has been withdrawn. As a result, most of these projects become abandoned or end up being a white elephant, yet a lot of money has already been spent. This study aimed to establish the determinants of sustainability of CFPs in Gatundu North Sub County in Kiambu County. The study was based on three theories, namely: stakeholders’ theory, theory of sustainability, and competence theory, all of which provided the framework of the study. The study targeted the following group of people: PMC members, project beneficiaries, the sub-county departmental heads, and chief officers’ in charge of the devolved functions. The study, therefore, targeted a total population of 100 respondents who included 30 PMC members, 50 project beneficiaries, ten head of departments and ten chief officers who in this case were engaged in the implementation of CFPs and they were, therefore, believed to possess relevant knowledge on the sustainability of the projects. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The instruments for data collection were semi-structured questionnaires and an interview guide. The semi-structured questionnaires were self-administered to the PMC members, project beneficiaries, and the sub-county departmental heads while the interview guides were scheduled for the chief officers. Questionnaires were tested to ascertain their reliability using Cronbach’s alpha with a limit of 0.6. The validity of the questionnaire was tested by use of content validity. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: mean, frequencies, percentages, and standard deviation. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics, which included Pearson’s Correlation analysis. Ethical considerations included the researcher seeking consent from the County Secretary and the administrative authority in Gatundu North, briefing the respondents on the purpose of the study and that information acquired would be treated with confidentiality and would remain anonymous. The study findings show that the four independent variables serve as determinants to the sustainability of county-funded projects in Gatundu North Sub-County. Project monitoring is the key determinant of county-funded projects. The government of Kiambu County, through the relevant stakeholders, should ensure that all the county-funded projects are properly monitored to ensure that they are sustainable and beneficial to the locals. Lastly, the County Government of Kiambu should focus much on hiring competent and experienced professionals to implement the projects.

Simulation modelling of chief officers’ working hours on short sea shipping

ABSTRACT Short sea shipping poses significant problems for many seafarers, particularly for officers employed in oil tankers as chief officers. This study examines chief officers’ working conditions on short sea shipping. In this study, Simio simulation software was utilised to evaluate the working hours of chief officers. The results demonstrate that the rest periods of the chief officers have been less compromised as the navigation period increases in oil tankers operated on short sea shipping. To comply with the relevant regulations, a navigation period of 24–28 h is the minimum condition for an oil tanker to have a chief officer; however, an additional officer may be required for shorter voyages. The findings of the research provide some recommendations to maritime authorities to achieve safe short sea shipping.

Building a ‘Culture of Wellness’: Lessons for the Pandemic and Beyond

Building a ‘Culture of Wellness’: Lessons for the Pandemic and Beyond

The Triple Role of Communications in Agile Organizations

ABSTRACT This study presents the findings of multi-method research that explores the challenges and implications of the concept of agility for the field of strategic communication. Despite its omnipresence in business practice, research on agility in the domain of strategic communication is scarce. Thus, a four-step research process was conducted to link the interdisciplinary debate about agility to the field of strategic communication. First, a systematic literature review across various disciplines provided a comprehensive understanding of agility and its key dimensions. Second, several conceptual frameworks for agility were analyzed and the relevant aspects for strategic communication were synthesized. In the third step, the current impact of organizational agility on corporate communications was explored by conducting empirical in-depth interviews with chief communication officers and senior communication managers from 38 multinational companies. Finally, the theoretical, conceptual, and empirical insights were combined to develop a framework for the role of strategic communication in the context of organizational agility. The findings of this study suggest that communication departments need to: a) adopt their own structures and processes, accordingly; b) enhance organizational agility by enabling other departments; and c) communicate the agile transformation of their organization both internally and externally.

Can God Deliver His Servants? Two Theological Problems in the Daniel Narratives (Dan 1:9; 3:17–18)

Abstract This article addresses two cases from the narratives in Daniel in which a similar theological question arises concerning the uncertainty of God’s ability to deliver his servants: (1) The chief officer’s denial of Daniels’ request (Dan 1:10) despite the fact that God granted Daniel grace and compassion from the chief officer, and (2) the speech of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Dan 3:17–18), in which they entertain the possibility that God will not, or perhaps cannot, save them. Commentators and translators throughout the generations have struggled with these theological problems, and we can identify a clear trend seeking to read the relevant verses in a way that removes the uncertainty, replacing it with certain faith in God’s deliverance. In this article, we demonstrate how this interpretive trend surprisingly continues even with modern biblical scholars. Based on a literary analysis, we suggest that reading the MT version without altering it to conform with certain theological preconceptions may shed new light on the Daniel narratives, thereby exposing their deep and complex message.

Customer Satisfaction and Implied Cost of Equity: Moderating Effects of Product Market Conditions and Chief Marketing Officer

A handful of prior marketing studies have examined the impact of customer satisfaction (CS) on the cost of equity (COE). These studies have estimated the COE using the ex post proxy (e.g., stock market beta) that may be susceptible to market fluctuations. Going beyond the conventional COE approach, we thus reestimate the effect of CS on COE, measured by the more robust ex ante expected returns (implied cost of equity [ICE]). Furthermore, we examine whether this relationship is subject to both external (product market conditions) and internal (chief marketing officer [CMO] presence) factors. Using 753 firm-year observations in the period 2000–2014, we find that firms with high satisfaction ratings have lower equity financing costs. The significant moderating effects of product market conditions and the presence of a CMO in firms are also observed. The negative relationship becomes weaker under conditions of greater product market competition and demand uncertainty, but stronger when a firm has a CMO in its senior management. Our findings provide useful insights for managers who need to justify and refine their marketing strategies in respect of CS to acquire a firm’s required level of equity financing costs. In addition, we highlight the importance of CMOs as significant contributors to the COE reduction. The results are also useful for investors when valuing a firm through the COE.

Социальная характеристика уральских полицейских первой половины XIX века (по формулярным спискам чиновников Пермской губернии за 1845 год)

Up until now Russian and foreign researchers have been studying various aspects of servicemen for more than a century and a half. However, the problem of pre-reform police bureaucracy in the Ural has stayed out of the focus of academic discussion. Therefore, the author chose this subject for the research project. The study is based on the database compiled by the author from service records of 164 police officers of the Perm province for 1845 preserved in the State Archives of the Perm region. For a more objective approach to the social and service characteristics of police officers, the author sequentially built three collective portraits using the information from database: the chief of police, an executive officer, and a clerical officer. Although representatives of the nobility predominated among the police officers of local governments (zemstvo), mayors and police chiefs usually did not possess estates or serfs. Officials of a lower rank came, predominantly, from clerks, chief officers, and clergy children. Service practices also differed: police officers, mayors and police chiefs of local governments usually belonged to army officers incapable of further military service. Executive officials often began their career, albeit not in the police, but still in the civil service. An analysis of the demographic characteristics of the bureaucratic staff showes that the average age of police chiefs was 47 years, the rest of the executive ranks – about 39 years old, clerical officials – 27 years. According to the “Table of Ranks”, the executive ranks more rapid and successful career growth. At the same time, every third bailiff and quarterly overseer had a criminal record. And every fifth clerical official had negative attestation. This allows the conclusion about the low level of professionalism of the class police officers during the reign of Nicholas I. Against the background of an ever-growing range of law enforcement and administrative tasks of the police, the situation on the ground was problematic. Ultimately, this was one of the reasons for the reorganization of the police in 1862.

Some aspects of the development of empathy capabilities in officers of the armed forces of Ukraine

The article is devoted to the problem of development of empathic abilities of officers of the Armed Forces. An officer of the modern Armed Forces must be a holistic personality, capable of constant self-development and selfimprovement, with a certain set of moral qualities; his personality should be leadership-oriented, which includes the skills to lead subordinates, take responsibility for them and have a sufficient level of empathic abilities, manifested in empathy, interest in improving the moral and psychological condition of subordinate personnel and each subordinate individually. The concepts of personality, leadership and empathy as a communicative and organizational component of leadership qualities are covered. The level of empathy ability among the officers of a unit of a separate military unit is analyzed and recommendations for its increase are given. Regarding the problem of developing empathic abilities among officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we can say that this topic is unfairly underestimated. This is due to the specifics of military-professional activities, which are clearly regulated by the statutory relationship. "Living by statute" implies the mandatory fulfillment of all its requirements, and does not provide any recommendations for the establishment of interpersonal relations in the military. However, as the experience of recent years has shown, the Armed Forces of Ukraine needed an immediate increase in mobilization resources, which led to conscription of Ukrainian troops, with different motivational factors, different levels of life experience, different age groups. Empathy is one of the important communicative and organizational components of leadership. The chief officer must have an average level of empathic abilities, which allows you to create the most comfortable psychological climate in the subordinate department, without violating military discipline. Analyzing the level of empathy on the example of one of the military units, we saw that not all officers have formed it enough, so it was suggested training exercises to improve it. We also stressed the importance of awareness of the participants about empathy, as well as its development in terms of its various components.

Foundation Leaps Over Barriers to Boost Practitioners Moving Forward

Foundation Leaps Over Barriers to Boost Practitioners Moving Forward

Engineering Biology—Accelerating Translation

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology NewsVol. 41, No. 1 Thought LeaderEngineering Biology—Accelerating TranslationGenome engineering is accelerating at lightning speed past its tipping point and reshaping our approach to translational medicineRobert Deans, PhDRobert Deans, PhDRobert Deans, PhD, is chief scientific officer at Synthego. Website: www.synthego.com.Search for more papers by this authorPublished Online:5 Jan 2021https://doi.org/10.1089/gen.41.01.10AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail View articleFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 41Issue 1Jan 2021 Information© 2021 by GEN PublishingTo cite this article:Robert Deans, PhD.Engineering Biology—Accelerating Translation.Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News.Jan 2021.44-45, 50.http://doi.org/10.1089/gen.41.01.10Published in Volume: 41 Issue 1: January 5, 2021PDF download

Poor sleep quality, long working hours and fatigue in coastal areas: a dangerous combination of silent risk factors for deck officers on oil tankers.

The high number of marine incidents in port and coastal areas due to the tired deck officers' erroneous actions are one of the major challenges of marine transportation. Approaching, berthing, and cargo handling (ABC) are the most stressful and exhausting operations of the ship in these areas, which are carried out consecutively and uninterruptedly. This study examined Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) performance, Arrow Flanker Task performance and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) of 70 deck officers of ocean-going oil tankers with 4on-8off shifts at the end of the first shift of cargo-handling operations. In this case, they had worked more than 14 hours continuously. Also, their level of sleepiness was assessed using the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS) at the beginning, middle, and end of their first shift of handling operation. The results were analysed according to the duration at sea and deck officers rank. PSQI, KSS, PVT mean reaction times and lapses, and also Flanker's variables were higher among the chief and second officers who were present on board between 0-30 days. The state of officers who were present on board between 31 to 60 days was better than the officers with 0-30 and 61-90 days' duration at sea. In addition, the results show that sleep quality during tour of duty affects cognitive performance and sleepiness of officers during cargo handling operations. The paper concludes by discussing possible solutions for reducing fatigue and human error among seafarers.

A (IN) CONSTITUCIONALIDADE DA MEDIDA PROTETIVA DE AFASTAMENTO DO LAR, CONCEDIDA PELA AUTORIDADE POLICIAL (LEI N. 13.827/2019)

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo a investigação e a análise da (in) constitucionalidade da medida de afastamento do agressor de seu lar ou da vítima, quando envolver o risco atual ou iminente à vida ou à integridade física da mulher, promovida pela Autoridade Policial (Delegado de Polícia) ou pelo Policial, por meio da Lei nº13.827, de 13 de maio de 2019, que acrescentou o artigo 12-C, na Lei Maria da Penha. Inicialmente, buscou tratar da proteção à mulher no Brasil, evidenciando a intervenção internacional, pela OEA (Organização dos Estados Americanos) e pela Comissão Interamericana de Direitos Humanos (CIDH), para coibir qualquer tipo de violência em desfavor das mulheres no contexto da violência doméstica, além de destacar sobre a vida de Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes e, como se deu a criação da Lei que a homenageia. Posteriormente, apresentou os principais mecanismos criados para o amparo às mulheres, as medidas protetivas de urgência, buscando estudar o conceito e a natureza jurídica dessas medidas de proteção a essas vítimas. Por último, buscou-se avaliar a (in) constitucionalidade da medida protetiva de afastamento do lar, realizado pela Autoridade Policial e pelo Policial, considerando os princípios da dignidade da pessoa humana, da reserva jurisdicional, da liberdade de locomoção, da inviolabilidade domiciliar e do devido processo legal. Sendo utilizado o método de estudo indutivo, na elaboração do presente trabalho, por meio da análise da doutrina, da jurisprudência e de diversas Leis presentes no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro.

Democratic Oversight and Political Direction of Chief Police Officers in England and Wales: Implications for Police Legitimacy

AbstractThis article uses data from recent interviews with chief police officers in England and Wales to assess the connections between how chief police officers are overseen and given political direction and police legitimacy. The research found that governance changes started in 2011, particularly the election of police and crime commissioners, led to chief officers feeling more anxious, and the reforms reduced their operational independence. This may result in chief officers being less able to resist demands to encroach on civil liberties, prioritize the needs of the powerful over the marginalized, or to challenge policies that are likely to be ineffective or which neglect many peoples’ priorities. This endangers effective police leadership and legitimacy. Suggestions are made for consideration by policy makers, practitioners, and researchers to enhance police governance, leadership, and legitimacy. It is contended that the findings have implications for governance, leadership, and legitimacy in other countries and sectors.