Current Maturity Level Research Articles

Creation of a System Taxonomy for Advanced Air Mobility Operations

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is an emerging field that envisions highly automated, high-tempo, passenger-carrying aircraft operating in urban environments. Numerous stakeholders have emerged in this space, each proposing unique concepts of operation (CONOPS). While this technology will enable a revolutionary leap in modern transportation, many challenges remain unaddressed. Discrepancies exist between envisioned AAM operations, current technology, and outdated federal regulations. This has led to an unclear vision within the industry of the current maturity level of technology and the path of development needed to achieve proposed CONOPS. We seek to fill this gap by integrating multiple proposed conceptual systems into a single, unified path forward for the field. The literature on AAM covers a diverse array of interconnected themes, each containing a multitude of considerations that require extensive exploration and understanding. In the present work, a literature integration was conducted to collate the numerous proposed concepts and envisioned works that exist within the AAM literature. With this information, a comprehensive AAM taxonomy was created to represent this integration of concepts and rectify the inconsistencies within industry CONOPS. This taxonomy will assist future stakeholders in navigating this intricate field while contributing to the safe and efficient development and deployment of AAM.

Interdependencies in industry 4.0 maturity: Fuzzy MCDA analysis for open innovation in developing countries

The emergence of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is reshaping industries worldwide, driven by rapid technological progress and the need for open innovation. This study focuses on understanding the interdependencies of driving factors of I4.0 maturity in developing countries using Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods. By analyzing Indonesia, Pakistan, and Venezuela, the research aims to foster open innovation and address the unique challenges these nations face in adopting I4.0 technologies. I4.0 maturity models are essential for evaluating current maturity levels and identifying areas for improvement. However, the complexity and interdependence of various factors—ranging from data science and technology to policy, governance, and open innovation dynamics, such as social open innovation and the role of SMEs—complicate this process. This study employs Fuzzy TOPSIS and Fuzzy DEMATEL to identify the critical factors influencing I4.0 maturity and analyze their interdependencies and prioritization. The results indicate that 'Data and Information' and 'Willingness to Change' are crucial across all countries, while strategic differences between large enterprises and SMEs highlight the need for tailored approaches. This research highlights the importance of continuous IT investment, digital leadership, collaborative ecosystems, and agile strategies in fostering open innovation and driving I4.0 adoption. This research contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of I4.0 maturity, offering valuable insights for practitioners and academics to explore the dynamic interactions of I4.0 factors and their impact on operational efficiency.

Sustainable Organic Farming Maturity Model

Organic farming is of the utmost importance in promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices, minimizing environmental contamination, and avoiding using chemical fertilizers and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Even inexperienced and seasoned farmers frequently encounter formidable obstacles when attempting to authenticate their organic farming status by acquiring organic agriculture certification. The current level of agricultural land maturity is accurately assessed by a comprehensive model presented in this study, which also provides a framework for the transition to organic farming standards. These maturity models were formulated through an exhaustive analysis of agricultural standards, an extensive review of pertinent literature, and expert interviews conducted in 15 distinct locations, with each expert holding certification in a minimum of three organic agricultural standards. Identifying characteristics germane to organic standards, integrating them into maturity models, and establishing maturity items and dimensions are also components of the study. The outcome of our investigation is the Sustainable Organic Farming Maturity (SOFaM) model, which consists of five levels and eight dimensions, as well as a standard operating procedure manual for organic agricultural standard certification applications. This model's potential as an assessment instrument for determining the maturity level of agricultural land has been validated by experts who hold credentials in three distinct domains and three locations. The SOFaM model has the potential to function as a paradigm shift in the agricultural sector, streamline the certification process following organic farming standards, and guarantee adherence to predetermined criteria.

A Fuzzy Inference Model to Identify the Current Industry Maturity Stage in the Transformation Process to Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution has been developed and promoted unlike any other. In this regard, the measurement of achievements on every Industry IX.0 is subject to two major sources of imprecision, namely ambiguity and vagueness. In this paper, we introduce an Industry X.0 Fuzzy Inference Engine that, for a given industrial plant, it computes the technological footprint on Industries I1.0–I4.0; i.e., how much technology of each Industry IX.0 is present in that plant, therefore revealing its current maturity level in the transformation process to become an Industry 4.0. The model is scalable, and implements a control strategy inspired in resource allocation problems. It addresses the overlap issues common to I3.0 and I4.0, and assigns each criterion with a distinct importance. Our work stands out for bringing formal analytical methods supported by a theoretical background. To date, no work in the field has ever faced this problem as approached in the paper. Simulation results applied to hypothetical plants show the consistency and effectiveness of the proposed model. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Note to Practitioners</i> —The need for leveraging all of the technologies currently available has made industrial plants to retrofit their facilities towards Industry 4.0. In order to properly assess the current stage of this transformation process, in real-world heterogeneous plants, we should measure the implementation extent of each automation technology, while considering where they fit in the industrial timeline. Existing models overlook important features of automated systems, such as control architecture and communication protocols, that among others determine whether a plant qualifies for one or more IX.0. Thus, in this paper we propose a Fuzzy inference engine that allows a thorough assessment and treatment of information, in order to state the current maturity stage (technological footprint) of a given plant with respect to Industries I1.0–4.0. The matrices are scalable, i.e., various plants may be evaluated all together for comparative purposes, the knowledge base can be improved, and other future IX.0 may be incorporated. The use of Fuzzy set and Fuzzy logic provided a suitable framework for modeling, quantifying, and reasoning under imprecise and unclear development stages of a transition for I4.0.

ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT OF WORK UNITS IN XYZ AGENCIES WITH THE COBIT FRAMEWORK 2019

Information Technology (IT) governance has become an important topic in information system management because it can affect the ability of companies/organizations and government agencies to achieve goals. Maturity level assessment in the Information and Communication Technology Division (Div TIK) work unit needs to be carried out in order to determine the current condition of IT governance. Maturity level measurement is carried out using the COBIT 2019 framework, namely by mapping organizational goals into COBIT 2019 so that related domains are obtained. Measuring the level of maturity in the Div TIK work unit shows that there are 8 process domains. The EDM01, APO07, APO08, BAI01, and MEA04 domains are at level 3 while the APO04, BAI11, and DSS04 domains are at level 4. Measuring the value of the gap between the current maturity level and the expected maturity level is also carried out. The biggest discrepancy value is in the APO04 domain with a value of 1.48, and the smallest is in the APO07 domain with a value of 0.59. Analysis of improvements that can be carried out to increase the maturity level include periodically assessing whether the agreed IT governance mechanisms are operating effectively; conducting regular reviews to assess skills evolution; and controlling IT services, assets and resources.

The relationship between the digital maturity and efficiency of Croatian non life insurers: Exploratory research

Aim/purpose – In line with the general trend of digitalization and changing customers’ needs and preferences, insurance companies have increasingly applied digital technology to their business. This digital transformation should enhance insurance companies’ efficiency and provide further advantages. Therefore, this study’s main aim is to analyze the current relationship between the digital maturity of Croatian non-life insurers and their efficiency. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical analysis is based on the data collected via an online survey on a sample of Croatian non-life insurers and from the insurance companies’ financial statements. The data was analyzed using the Digital Maturity Model 5.0 by Forrester Research, Inc., Data Envelopment Analysis, and correlation analysis. Findings – The surveyed Croatian non-life insurance companies have achieved the sec- ond level of a four-level digital maturity scale, on average. Although the digital trans- formation of insurance companies is a promising efficiency driver, the current level of digital maturity of Croatian non-life insurance companies is not positively related to their efficiency. Research implications/limitations – The research has implications for insurance com- panies regarding their path of digital transformation, as well as for the regulators estab- lishing an adequate regulatory framework to encourage the digital development of insurance companies. The objective limits of the research refer to the means of mea- suring digital maturity and the sample size. The research is limited to the Croatian insur- ance market. Originality/value/contribution – Analysis of the efficiency of insurance companies from the information technology perspective is rare in the academic literature, and this issue has not been investigated using a sample of Croatian insurers. The research con- tributes to advancing knowledge on the relationship between digital maturity and insur- ance companies’ efficiency.1 Keywords: digital transformation and maturity, efficiency, Croatian non-life insurance companies. JEL Classification: G22, C67, D22

Analisis Kualitas Layanan E-Tracking J&amp;T Cargo menggunakan COBIT 5

In today's practical digital era, this has fueled the presence of companies operating in the field of technology-based logistics services, for example J&amp;T Cargo. One of the industries currently developing in Indonesia is the logistics transportation services industry due to the growth of e-commerce over the last decade. J&amp;T is a logistics company that helps customers pack and send their goods. J&amp;T cargo e-tracking is a service used to track package information, track outlets and also check postage which can be done independently without having to go to the outlet, making it easier for consumers to obtain information quickly and more efficiently. This research focuses on the COBIT 5.0 domain Deliver, Service, and Support (DSS) framework which aims to obtain the level of satisfaction of users of the J&amp;T Cargo E-Tracking service. So the research results show that the lowest current maturity level value in the DSS domain is the DSS02 process, namely at level 3 (Established Process) and the other 5, namely DSS01, DSS03, DSS04, DSS05, DSS06 are at level 4 (Predictable process). From the results of measuring the maturity level, the as-is and to-be values ​​are obtained which will be the targets for IT governance of E-tracking services at J&amp;T Cargo.

ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ ПРОЦЕССОВ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ В СФЕРЕ ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЯ

This article features basic digital economics state policy. It covers consequences of economics digital modelling in terms of capital construction projects. The article reveals current level of digital maturity of design processes and its relationship with related areas of economic activity. Particular attention is paid to the integration of the cost estimate system into information modeling processes. Based on the results of the design processes maturity analysis, proposals were formulated on further directions for state regulation of digital transformation.

Assessing the Maturity Level of Risk Management in IT Projects

The purpose of the article is to determine the maturity level of risk management in IT projects. To achieve this goal, the most popular risk management maturity models were analyzed. This analysis allows the identification of methods and mechanisms for determining maturity levels, the identification of strengths and weaknesses for each model, and the study of findings obtained from their use. Based on the data obtained, the author’s risk management maturity model in IT projects was developed and tested, considering the strengths and weaknesses of the analyzed models. Based on the analysis results and empirical data, it was found that the application of the created model allows the determination of the current maturity level of risk management in IT projects, the identification of these projects’ management problems, and the development of recommendations for increasing the level of management. The results have shown that the transition to the Standardized maturity level eliminates 105 universal risks and significantly increases the chances of successfully achieving the designed goals. In addition, it was found that the evaluation of the risk elimination effectiveness and efficiency and the best risk management practices identification and standardization are the main processes that ensure the transition to higher maturity levels. The obtained results suggest that the created author’s risk management maturity model in IT projects can become a tool for identifying the best contractor (performer, supplier), which guarantees the development of the desired IT product.

Unified Environment for Real Time Control of Hybrid Energy System Using Digital Twin and IoT Approach.

Today, climate change combined with the energy crisis is accelerating the worldwide adoption of renewable energies through incentive policies. However, due to their intermittent and unpredictable behavior, renewable energy sources need EMS (energy management systems) as well as storage infrastructure. In addition, their complexity requires the implementation of software and hardware means for data acquisition and optimization. The technologies used in these systems are constantly evolving but their current maturity level already makes it possible to design innovative approaches and tools for the operation of renewable energy systems. This work focuses on the use of Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Twin (DT) technologies for standalone photovoltaic systems. Based on Energetic Macroscopic Representation (EMR) formalism and the Digital Twin (DT) paradigm, we propose a framework to improve energy management in real time. In this article, the digital twin is defined as the combination of the physical system and its digital model, communicating data bi-directionally. Additionally, the digital replica and IoT devices are coupled via MATLAB Simulink as a unified software environment. Experimental tests are carried out to validate the efficiency of the digital twin developed for an autonomous photovoltaic system demonstrator.

People, Process, and Technology Maturity Levels for Successful Technology Implementation by State Departments of Transportation

The demand for safe, reliable, and higher-quality infrastructure systems often increases the complexity of transportation construction projects and necessitates more comprehensive evaluation methods. This often leads to the incorporation of technologies for oversight and management. With a focus on effective technology implementation, this research stretches beyond simply evaluating technologies to consider integrating the technology with personnel and procedures at departments of transportation (DOTs). Drawing from literature and a survey of state DOT personnel, this study applies and evaluates maturity models for people, process, and technology with regard to technology implementation at DOTs. The findings support the need for understanding technology implementation in the aspects of people, process, and technology maturity to improve the probability of implementation success. The framework allows DOTs to move toward higher maturity levels and improve the likelihood of implementation success. The study’s objective is to assess the importance of people, process, and technology as implementation dimensions that state DOTs need to focus on for successfully implementing technologies. The idea and scope of the paper can be extended to any new technology implementation efforts at DOTs, including Automatic Identification and Data Capture technologies, emerging sensing and wireless technologies, safety technologies, and others. The maturity models presented enable organizations to audit and benchmark their status for technology implementation, and the relative levels allow these organizations to advance from basic to advanced stages. This paper introduces three maturity models for people, process, and technology, their adaptation to DOT operations, and their possible future use, as presented through preliminary survey results. The final result of this study provides a maturity model methodology for successful technology implementation and a self-assessment tool for state DOTs to gauge and improve their current maturity levels. Preliminary validation of these products was conducted via a workshop of subject matter experts, and the results indicate that state DOTs can use these products to self-assess their organization’s maturity and devise a plan as required for improved technology implementation.

Towards an Approach to Improve an Environmental Management System in Industrial Organization

The article presents an approach to improve an implemented environmental management system in industrial organization based on the self-assessment using a methodology in terms of specifying the level of maturity through such model of environmental management systems, based on ISO 14001 as a factor for development of a sustainable development of organizations from the mineral raw materials industry in Bulgaria. A practical application of the methodology in "Kaolin" EAD - a leader in the "Industrial Minerals" sector is presented. The described methodology ensures an opportunity to the interested parties of the company which operates in an environmentally friendly way that annually have to assess the current level of maturity and proposes actions that will lead to the sustainable development of its activity.

Theoretical and methodological bases of building a digital infrastructure of BIM-based management of capital construction projects

Objective : to systematize methodological foundations and to construct a conceptual model of information modeling technology as a basis for its full-fledged implementation with a view of improving the efficiency of investment and construction activities. Methods : review of information sources on the strategy of digital transformation of the construction industry; study of the regulatory system and retrospective analysis of the evolution of information modeling technology; systematization of information on its maturity levels; comparative analysis of analytical reviews and reports of leading consulting companies. Results: the essence of various semantic aspects of technology at the stages of its evolutionary development is investigated, the actual representation of information modeling technology is identified, a conceptual model is developed, and the features of technology from the viewpoint of process, technological and effective approaches are highlighted. The structural elements of the information model are determined, the dynamic processes of formation and progressive transformation of its components are described. The assessment of the current level of technology maturity in the Russian construction industry is carried out based on the Bew–Richards model; the importance of its full integration into the life cycle management system of the capital construction project to improve the efficiency of each stage of the investment and construction project implementation is substantiated. Scientific novelty : a modern interpretation of information modeling technology is presented, a conceptual model is developed on the basis of an integrated approach and its key elements are identified. Practical significance : the main provisions of the article and the developed conceptual model can be used by the subjects of the architectural and construction industry in developing a digital transformation strategy based on information modeling technology, in scientific research of theoretical and practical aspects of technology application, as well as in the educational process in the training of specialists in the construction industry.

Application Experiences on a GPU-Accelerated Arm-based HPC Testbed.

This paper assesses and reports the experience of ten teams working to port, validate, and benchmark several High Performance Computing applications on a novel GPU-accelerated Arm testbed system. The testbed consists of eight NVIDIA Arm HPC Developer Kit systems, each one equipped with a server-class Arm CPU from Ampere Computing and two data center GPUs from NVIDIA Corp. The systems are connected together using InfiniBand interconnect. The selected applications and mini-apps are written using several programming languages and use multiple accelerator-based programming models for GPUs such as CUDA, OpenACC, and OpenMP offloading. Working on application porting requires a robust and easy-to-access programming environment, including a variety of compilers and optimized scientific libraries. The goal of this work is to evaluate platform readiness and assess the effort required from developers to deploy well-established scientific workloads on current and future generation Arm-based GPU-accelerated HPC systems. The reported case studies demonstrate that the current level of maturity and diversity of software and tools is already adequate for large-scale production deployments.

Project cost control system and enabling-factors model: PLS-SEM approach and importance-performance map analysis

PurposeThis paper reports the developments of a project cost control system (PCCS) for construction projects to (1) measure its current level of cost control maturity, (2) examine the relationships between elements within PCCS processes and (3) identify improvement areas.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a mixed approach of descriptive analysis and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to measure the current maturity level of PCCS and evaluate the relationships between elements within PCSS to identify improvement areas. Further importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA) of priority constructs was conducted to improve a target construct and identify the most important areas of specific actions at indicator levels. The results of IPMA revealed the contrast that has the greatest importance on the performance of others so that the recommendations can be made accordingly. Data collected in New Zealand were used to develop the research model.FindingsThis study develops structural and measurement models with the constructs including pre-control, in-control and post-control processes, enablers and their proposed interrelationships. Then, data from survey of 184 experienced project cost control team members reveal that post-control has the lowest maturity or weakest areas in the PCCS. Data analysis facilitated by PLS-SEM confirmed that all the constructs in the structural model have positive and significant relationships with each other and suggested that systematic cost analysis reports, communication, skills and experience, defining roles and responsibilities, and top management's support should be the highest priority for improving the PCCS in a more effective manner.Originality/valueThis study presents one of the earliest attempts to develop and test an integrated model that links sub-processes in PCCS and their enablers. Secondly, this research adds to the construction project management literature by empirically verifying the roles of enablers in enhancing maturity level of PCCS.

Maturity of information systems' security in Ethiopian banks: case of selected private banks

PurposeInformation systems' security is more critical than ever before since security threats are rapidly growing. Before putting in place information systems' security measures, organizations are required to determine the maturity level of their information security governance. Literature review reveals that there is no recent study on information systems' security maturity level of banks in Ethiopia. This study thus seeks to measure the existing maturity level and examine the security gaps in order to propose possible changes in Ethiopian private banking industry's information system security maturity indicators.Design/methodology/approachFour private banks are selected as a representative sample. The system security engineering capability maturity model (SSE-CMM) is used as the maturity measurement criteria, and the measurement was based on ISO/IEC 27001 information security control areas. The data for the study were gathered using a questionnaire.FindingsA total of 93 valid questionnaires were gathered from 110 participants in the study. Based on the SSE-CMM maturity model assessment criteria the private banking industry's current maturity level is level 2 (repeatable but intuitive). Institutions have a pattern that is repeated when completing information security operations but its existence was not thoroughly proven and institutional inconsistency still exists.Originality/valueThis study seeks to measure the existing maturity level and examine the security gaps in order to propose possible changes in Ethiopian private banking industry's information system security maturity indicators. This topic has not been attempted previously in the context of Ethiopian financial sector.

Transition 4.0 for the Airport Industry

Digitalization is becoming an essential part of all industrial activities, especially in the air transport sector. The activities carried out in airports are evolving thanks to technologies and networks. In order to obtain better performance at the global level, the transition to 4.0 must be made on all the processes of the airport. New jobs are emerging and then new skills are needed. In such context, the research questions that arise are: How to determine the current level of maturity? How to define a progress strategy? How to determine the skills needed to achieve the objectives? The originality developed in this paper is an approach to determine the level of maturity 4.0 and the required skills to succeed in the transition to airport 4.0.

Penilaian Maturity Level Sistem Manajemen Kinerja Pendidikan Tinggi Berdasarkan Critical Success Factors

Higher education institution is an organization whose role is to produce professional, qualified and competitive human resources. Thus, it is required to be able to implement a good performance management system by building a common understanding of the goals to be achieved and how they can be achieved, as well as the approaches needed to manage and develop resources to improve individual, team and organizational performance. In order to be able to implement a performance management system effectively, adequate initial information is needed to determine the current level of organizational maturity as a basis for further improvement. In this study, a model of the maturity level of a performance management system was developed which was adapted to the form of higher education organization. The results show that the maturity level of the Polytechnic ATI Padang's performance management system is at level three, which means the organization already has clear and integrated policies and guidelines in carrying out its education and management processes followed by the use of up-to-date technology. The development and management of resources have been identified based on needs, as well as the formation of a participatory culture in most work units. Improved technology infrastructure is needed to enable effective use of data and the development of HR skills and knowledge regarding performance management systems so as to increase awareness of the influence of individual performance on the overall performance of the institution.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY: ASSESSMENT OF DIGITAL MATURITY OF THE RUSSIAN ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY

Based on the analysis of domestic and foreign experience of digital transformation and the conducted expert survey, the authors conclude that Russia, in comparison with other countries, does not have a leading position in the implementation of digital technologies. At the same time, the electric power industry being the basic sector of the economy which is responsible for its safe and sustainable development, in terms of digitalization is on the sidelines, yielding to retail, the banking industry, telecommunications and the manufacturing industry. At the same time, digitalisation is a promising direction and can have a significant positive impact on the electric power industry. The purpose of the study is to assess the current level of digital maturity of the electric power industry in Russia, identify the main barriers to digital transformation and develop proposals in order to overcome them.The article uses generalisation, comparative analysis, analyses empirical data of digitalisation in Russia and abroad, conducts a survey of experts in the electric power industry about its digital maturity.