Current Reputation Research Articles

The effect of biodegradable polymer blending on the disintegration rate of PHBV, PBS and PLA in soil

This study generates new insights into the disintegration phenomena that take place upon blending different classes of biodegradable polymers. Polymer blending is found to be an effective method to tailor the disintegration rate of these polymers in soil. It is shown that the biodegradation of poly(hydroxybutyrate-valerate) (PHBV) can be accelerated by blending with polybutylene succinate adipate (PBSA) and polycaprolactone (PCL). The observed high rate of disintegration of polybutylene succinate (PBS) in soil (severe deterioration in 4 weeks, and fragmentation in 4 months) does not fully align with its current reputation in the market as a polymer that is non-biodegradable in soil. Disintegration trials executed in soil media with different inoculants demonstrate that the biodegradation rate of PBS in soil is highly dependent on the specific soil conditions. Moreover, it is shown that the biodegradation of PBS can be substantially accelerated by blending it with PBSA (fragmentation in 8 weeks). Finally, it is shown that the disintegration of polylactic acid (PLA) in soil can be enhanced by blending it with PCL. Experiments that monitor the CO2 evolution of these blends, both in soil and in home composting environments, demonstrate that not just the disintegration, but also the overall biodegradation of PLA is enhanced by blending with PCL (39% conversion to CO2 in 12 months incubation in soil; 89% conversion to CO2 in 6 months incubation in home composting conditions). This opens up possibilities for targeted blending strategies to reduce potential accumulation of PLA-based plastics in soil environments.

A blockchain-based credibility evaluation scheme for navigational event dissemination in the internet of ships

This paper proposes a blockchain-based credibility evaluation for navigational event dissemination, which constitutes a significant functionality for the ship trust management over Internet of Ships (IoS). This enables evaluating and calculating the credibility of the navigational events announced by other ships during their navigation. The presented scheme verifies the credibility of navigational events by introducing cooperative ratings from the involved ships. Bayesian inference models are utilized as the basic estimation about the authenticity of the event, upon which the Hidden Markov Model (HMM) is leveraged to update the reputation of the relevant ships from their current reputation and the ratings they comment about the event. In addition, a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism based on the reputation of the ship, called R-DPoS, is designed to prioritize ships with higher trustworthiness values to be elected as witness ships, to maintain the stability and efficiency of block generation in the system. In order to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed scheme, a series of simulation experiments are conducted. The experimental results show that the proposed scheme has an accuracy of more than 80 % for navigational events in most cases, which not only effectively recognize the credibility of navigational events and update the trustworthiness value of the relevant ships, but also suppress the malicious cyber behavior of ships, enhancing the security and stability of the cyberspace of the IoS.

Имидж ведущего учреждения культуры Дальнего Востока в социологических оценках

The article presents the results of the assessment of the state cultural institution’s image on the example of the Khabarovsk Regional Musical Theater, its external and internal context. They reflect the images of cultural institutions of the regional center that have been developed in public opinion, obtained through a pilot survey of the target audience – recipients of their services, their needs, preferences, expectations and requirements, as well as ratings of competitors on information portals. As a result of the study, it was found that the image is an important competitive advantage of cultural institutions and has a significant impact on their overall activities and success in the market. It is worth noting, that it is important for cultural institutions to pursue an effective policy on the formation and management of reputation and corporate image, using available technologies, tools, means and resources for this purpose. The analysis of the Khabarovsk Musical Theater's external image showed that it contributes to the stable leadership position that the Theater occupies in the market of cultural and leisure services of the Khabarovsk Territory. Therefore, in order to maintain and strengthen the image, it is necessary to continue to adhere to the current reputation concept, while taking into account the interest of the audience in the variety of cultural events held by the Theater. To strengthen the internal image of the Theater, the management of the institution needs to pay attention to the development of corporate culture and financial support for employees.

Augmenting Vehicular Ad Hoc Network Security and Efficiency with Blockchain: A Probabilistic Identification and Malicious Node Mitigation Strategy

This manuscript delineates the development of an avant garde dual-layer blockchain architecture, which has been meticulously engineered to augment the security and operational efficacy of vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs). VANETs, which are integral to the infrastructure of intelligent transport systems, facilitate the critical exchange of information between vehicular nodes. Despite their significance, these networks confront an array of formidable security vulnerabilities. Our innovative approach, employing a dual blockchain framework—the event chain and the reputation chain—meticulously tracks network activities, thereby significantly enhancing the trustworthiness and integrity of the system. This research presents a transformative dual-layer blockchain architecture, which was conceived to address the intricate security challenges pervasive in VANETs. The architecture pivots on a sophisticated reputation assessment framework, thus leveraging the principles of Bayesian inference and the analytical rigor of historical data to markedly diminish observational errors, as well as elevate the accuracy of reputation evaluations for vehicular nodes. A salient feature of our methodology is the implementation of an attenuation factor, which has been deftly calibrated to modulate the impact of historical behaviors on current reputation scores, thereby ensuring their relevance and alignment with recent vehicular interactions. Additionally, the numerical threshold serves as an indispensable mechanism, thus establishing a definitive criterion for the early identification of potentially malicious activities and enabling the activation of proactive security measures to safeguard the network’s integrity. Empirical validation of our dual-layer blockchain model has yielded a remarkable 86% efficacy in counteracting malevolent behaviors, thus significantly outperforming extant paradigms. These empirical outcomes underscore the model’s potential as a vanguard in the domain of secure and efficient reputation management within VANETs, thereby heralding a substantial advancement in the sphere of intelligent transportation systems.

Comparing the bad media-fuelled reputation of e-scooters with real-life user and non-user perceptions: Evidence from Sweden

E-scooters, one of the most rapidly growing forms of micromobility globally, entered our cities as an innovative first and last-mile travel mode looking to complement public transit and reduce short car trips. However, there are many voices openly suggesting that e-scooters, despite representing still a very low modal share, have instead been the source of traffic accidents, transport system disruption and public space anarchy. Despite a wealth of e-scooter research appearing lately, knowledge gaps about e-scooters’ current reputation and how this matches actual user and non-user perceptions do exist. Our two-phase mixed method approach means to fill in these gaps by examining the intriguing context of Sweden, a country hosting more than 30 million e-scooter trips on an annual basis but recently enforcing new stricter rules for their regulation. This paper contributes to the state of the art by contextualising the current reputation of e-scooters in Sweden through a discourse analysis of local press items and by analysing an attitudinal survey that ran in Stockholm and Gothenburg with almost equal numbers of e-scooter users and non-users. First our news item analysis identifies six reputation-defining themes: cityscape fit; traffic safety and irresponsible user behaviour; rules, regulations and exploits; business; sustainability; and convenience and concludes that e-scooters’ portrayal in Sweden is very negative. There are approximately five negative comments in the press for every positive one. Our survey offers statistical evidence that there are significant differences in the evaluations of users and non-users when it comes to seven perceived e-scooter qualities (safety; speed; eco-friendliness; cost; convenience; fun; health and wellbeing) and two policy practicalities (regulations clarity; and parking provision). Users’ perceptions are always more positive from those of non-users, but they do agree with them that safety, eco-friendliness, cost, health and wellbeing are areas of concern for e-scooters. Both groups see value in enhanced regulation clarity and better parking provision. Non-users however, to some degree, do recognise that e-scooters offer fast, convenient and pleasant mobility services making this the tripole where image change and positive rebranding could start from.

Role of civil servants in the process of forming the image of the state apparatus

Civil servants are the main social link of public administration, fulfilling the regulatory requirements of the department, which should be based on the will of the country’s top leadership, the interests and needs of the population. The activities of civil servants are also included in the regulation of public life, in this regard, the performance of public duties imposes strict requirements on each civil servant, which must be fulfilled to ensure the good reputation of the entire public administration. This article describes the basic approaches to understanding the phenomenon of “organizational reputation”. The article also discusses the main factors affecting the reputation of civil servants. The purpose of the article is to determine the role of civil servants in the formation of the organizational reputation of the state apparatus. The current reputation of the state apparatus and civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan was determined by the method of a sociological survey. The conducted sociological research revealed the influence of the reputation of civil servants on the reputation of the entire state apparatus. The formation of a positive reputation of the state apparatus through the maintenance of the reputation of civil servants is an integral part of the development of the state apparatus, since a positive reputation is evidence that an organization has unique qualities and abilities that allow it to successfully conduct its activities.

權文海가 경영한 醴泉 草澗亭의 변천사

The Choganjeong Pavilion(草澗亭) located in Jukrim-ri, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a pavilion administered by Kwon Munhae(權文海), a famous scholar in the mid-Joseon Dynasty. This pavilion possessing beautiful scenery is currently designated and managed as Scenic Sites of State-designated Cultural Property and Tangible Cultural Property of Gyeongsangbuk-do. Due to its reputation, it has been addressed in many previous studies, but inaccurate information is still found in literature and, in addition to the outcome of previous studies, new data with research value have been discovered.
 Choganjeong Pavilion, initially administered by Kwon Munhae, was burnt down during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592 and was rebuilt by his son Kwon Byeol(權鼈). Choganjeong Pavilion restored by Kwon Byeol was destroyed again by fire and was rebuilt by Kwon Bong-eui(權鳳儀) in the 18th century. Park Son-gyeong(朴孫慶), who was asked to write a writing to remember the history of this pavilion by Kwon Eungtak(權應鐸), the grandson of Kwon Bong-eui, wrote ｢Choganjeongsajungsuki｣(草澗精舍重修記). In the 19th century, Kwon Hyeonsang(權顯相) completed Kwon Munhae's 『Daedongwunbugun-ok』(大東韻府群玉) and expanded the scale by administering Baekseung-gak House(百承閣). Later, Kwon Juhwan(權胄煥) succeeded the family line and repaired the buildings including the house of monks, and the pavilion became the most valuable cultural space in Yecheon in modern times.
 The status of Kwon Munhae played an important role in the Choganjeong Pavilion's current reputation. The Yecheon Kwon family of writers preserved the history of The Choganjeong Pavilion to honor the reputation of their ancestors. In addition, many of the poems that recited the Choganjeong Pavilion focused on its beautiful scenery. This proves that Choganjeong Pavilion has a unique and outstanding view and is worthy of being evaluated as a scenic spot. However, these results are only a general historical flow through the identification of the period of poetry and prose, and it is hoped that these results serve as a basis for revealing the status and value of the Choganjeong Pavilion in the future.

Cutting-Edge Assets for Trust in 5G and Beyond: Requirements, State of the Art, Trends, and Challenges

In 5G and beyond, the figure of cross-operator/domain connections and relationships grows exponentially among stakeholders, resources, and services, with reputation-based trust models being one of the capital technologies leveraged for trustworthy decision-making. This work studies novel 5G assets on which trust can be used to overcome unsuitable decision-making and address current requirements. First, it introduces a background and general architecture of reputation-based trust models. Then, it analyzes pivotal 5G assets on which trust can enhance their performance. In addition, this article performs a comprehensive review of the current reputation models applied to 5G assets and compares their properties, features, techniques, and results. Finally, it provides current trends and future challenges to conducting forthcoming research in the area.

Reputation Systems: A framework for attacks and frauds classification

Reputation and recommending systems have been widely used in e-commerce, as well as online collaborative networks, P2P networks and many other contexts, in order to provide trust to the participants involved in the online interaction. Based on a reputation score, the e-commerce user feels a sense of security, leading the person to trust or not when buying or selling. However, these systems may give the user a false sense of security due to their gaps. This article discusses the limitations of the current reputation systems in terms of models to determine the reputation score of the users. We intend to contribute to the knowledge in this field by providing a systematic overview of the main types of attack and fraud found in those systems, proposing a novel framework of classification based on a matrix of attributes. We believe such a framework could help analyse new types of attacks and fraud. Our work was based on a systematic literature review methodology.

Особливості формування системи репутаційного менеджменту в умовах розвитку інтернет-технологій

Over the past decades, there has been a trend towards a growing interest of business representatives in their reputation and its impact on the results of operations and, accordingly, development for the future. Awareness of the importance and value of reputation among the leaders of modern business makes it necessary to find ways to build an undeniable reputation, strengthen it among stakeholders and use it effectively. This method is one of the types of social management - reputation management, which arose in connection with the transition of the global market economy to a new business paradigm, when the intangible assets of any organization, primarily its business reputation, become the main competitive advantage and a key condition for stable development. The article examines in detail the phenomenon of reputation as one of the key factors influencing the competitiveness and market value of a brand; modern technologies and mechanisms of reputation management in the framework of modern conditions of digital reality are revealed. We examined the market, corporate and social aspects of business reputation that underlie the reputational management. Practical tools reputation management will be different for different target audiences depending on the kind of relationship they have with organization and how these relationships affect beliefs and feelings of groups. To do this, the organization must have comprehensive information about its current reputation and about the direction in which changes should be made. The need to form a positive reputation of the company in the face of increasing competition is being updated. The author reveals the essence of reputation and reputation management within the framework of the methodology of the phenomenological sociology of knowledge, it is proposed to understand reputation as a phenomenon of everyday life, as a matter of course knowledge about the merits and (or) shortcomings of an object and reputation management as a process of constructing and maintaining a positive reputation of a person or organization as a social reality. Digital technologies are considered as the main mechanism for constructing a company’s reputation as social knowledge in the modern continuum.

Improved block chain system for high secured IoT integrated supply chain

The incredibly complex supply chains in today's world face significant problems in terms of accountability and reliability. Blockchain technology could be able to solve these problems by offering a tamper-proof audit trail of supply chain activities & data on a product lifecycle, but it could resolve the issue of information's inherent lack of reliability. Current Reputation systems offer a practical solution to the confidence issue. Moreover, it is based on a small number of observations, lack granularity or mechanization have considerable overhead, current reputational methods are not suitable for blockchain-based supply chain operations. In this research, we present TrustChain, a three-layered system for managing trust that tracks connections between supply chain actors and automatically calculates trust and reputation scores based on those connections using a consortium blockchain with Internet of Things (IoT). Trustchain would be novel because it supports reputation rankings that distinguish between supply chain participants & goods, allowing the assignment of product-specific reputations for the same participant, (a) the reputation design that assesses the performance of commodities and the trustworthiness of entities based on several observations of supply chain events, (b) the use of smart contracts for transparent, impactful, safe, and automated computation of reputation rating, and (c) reputation scores that differentiate between supply chain members and services.

The temporal dynamics of attribute-based firm reputation: examining short-term and long-term reputation and regulation in the U.S. automobile industry

PurposeThis study aims to examine the implications of short-term and long-term reputation change because of government agency responses to firm product defects.Design/methodology/approachThis study’s findings have important implications for both scholars and practitioners. From a scholarly perspective, the authors create a more fine-grained examination of reputation that may be used to assess various performance dimensions. From a practice perspective, managers must realize that reputation can be one of an organization’s most important resources as it meets each of the valuable, rare, inimitable and nonsubstitutable criteria associated with those resources capable of providing sustainable competitive advantage.FindingsAnalysis of 17,879 product recalls from 15 automobile manufacturers in the US suggests that firms with higher long-term reputations are more likely to face regulator sanctions when a reputation-damaging event happens. On the other hand, firms with higher short-term reputations are less likely to face sanctions in such circumstances. Finally, firms whose short-term reputation exceeds their long-term reputation are less likely to be sanctioned by regulators when reputation-damaging events occur.Research limitations/implicationsThere are several limitations that should be addressed. First, as our reputation measure is based on government investigations of potential defects, vehicles that have never been inspected are not included in the sample. Although this number is likely extremely low, omitting vehicles that have never been inspected leaves out some high-reputation firms from the sample. In addition, the study relies on a single-firm stakeholder that is capable of punitive actions.Practical implicationsFrom a practical perspective, this study’s findings encourage managers to think about the temporal aspects associated with firm reputation, and to realize that stakeholders may react differently when their expectations are not met depending on an organization’s relative long- and short-term reputations. From a theoretic perspective, the primary contribution of this study is to illustrate how long-term and short-term changes in reputation can provide mixed signals to firm stakeholders regarding future performance.Originality/valueThis study explores the temporal aspects of firm reputation by examining how government sanctions vary depending on firms’ long-term (10 years) and short-term (1 year) reputation. The findings of this study contribute to current reputation research by illustrating the variation in government responses to product defects as a function of short-term and long-term reputation. In doing so, the important role of the timing of firm performance is considered.

Reputational impact of Covid-19 pandemic management on World Health Organization among Indian public health professionals.

Organizational reputation is critical for successful stakeholder engagement. A crisis can affect the organizational reputation and alter stakeholder perception about organizations. The current study investigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its management on the World Health Organization's (WHO's) reputation among Indian public health professionals (PHPs). The study applies the situational crisis communication theory (SCCT) model to investigate the reputational impact of the pandemic on WHO among the study subjects. The study results indicate that most Indian PHPs attribute the current Pandemic to WHO. Their current reputation has dropped compared to their earlier reputation among Indian PHPs. The same is reflected in their behavioral intent, with the PHP's willingness to follow WHO guidelines on public health issues significantly reduced. The study also finds empirical support for the SCCT Model.

Top determinants of corporate reputation management

Positive reputation is a valuable corporate asset and needs to be managed proactively inresponse to new threats entering the marketplace. Recent events have shown that the reputationof an organisation can take years to build, yet takes only a few seconds to destroy. In this study,it is suggested that knowing the top determinants of current reputation management can onlyhelp to enhance the business objectives of an organisation by contributing to the bottom lineand gaining a competitive advantage. This paper looks at what communication managers in toplistedcompanies operating in South African consider the top determinants of managing corporatereputation in their organisations to be. The paper draws links between managing organisationalreputation and stakeholder management, and provides valuable findings for communicationspecialists working in positions of management.

Mehmed the Conqueror between Sulh-i Kull and Prisca Theologia

AbstractThis article presents a new interpretation of the reign of the Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (r. 1444–46, 1451–81) as refracted through the twin historical lenses of Mughal South Asia and the Renaissance Mediterranean. On the one hand, it argues that Mehmed, despite his current reputation as a conquering hero of Islam, in fact aspired to a model of sovereignty analogous to Akbar's Sulh-i Kull, and with a common point of origin in the conceptual worlds of post-Mongol Iran and Timurid central Asia. On the other hand, it also draws from the historiography of the Italian Renaissance to interpret Mehmed's cultural politics as being simultaneously inspired by a particular thread of Renaissance philosophy, the Prisca Theologia, which in many ways served as the Ottoman equivalent of Akbar's Sulh-i Kull.

Gower’s Quatrains: Language, Rhyme, Occasion

ABSTRACT John Gower is known for writing long. After composition of Vox clamantis, however, Gower simultaneously wrote short, mastering the art of the quatrain. This is the form of his very shortest authenticated poems. They form a set. All are in Latin. All employ internal rhyme. These jingling poems stand out from the slow, lugubrious music of the nearly rhymeless Vox clamantis. Gower turned the difficulties of the quatrain-length poem to advantage, composing a series of postage-stamp Latin poems that comment on the vastnesses of his life in poetry. From the archer poem “Ad mundum mitto,” associated with Vox clamantis, to the prophetic Lancastrian encomium H. aquile pullus, in Gower’s quatrains we find an art of literary asceticism that sorts oddly with the poet’s current reputation for prolixity.

Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Readymade Garment Industry during COVID-19: A Study on Bangladesh Garment Industry

The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry has performed the concentrated fundamental role for the economic development of Bangladesh. To obtain the finale result, this exertions-in complexity industry wishes to experience after COVID0-19 for sustainable practices with the adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in its Garment production chain. CSR, being a fast-developing phenomenon in industrial arena, is drawing the concern of world-renowned clothing customers working with Bangladesh. To flatten the coronavirus spread curve, the authorities declared kingdom-huge vacations up to twenty-five April 2020 and enterprise and industrial activities have come to a grinding halt except emergency offerings. Many global customers are cancelling or postponing showed procurement orders as their shops are substantially closed in Europe, North America, Asia and some other place. According to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), worldwide buyers have both cancelled or suspended $3.16 billion really worth of shipments related to 1,142 factories affecting 2.26 million people as of 18 April 2020.7 Millions of workers stare at joblessness as new orders dried up given the disintegrate in international call for apparels. This scenario is being changed after COVID-19 considering that a vast variety of Bangladeshi garment manufacturers have followed CSR practices spending a huge sum of money. This study will find out the current reputation of sustainable financial enchantment through the implementation of CSR practices inside the RMG enterprise after COVID -19 of Bangladesh. Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility, Ready-Made Garments, COVID-19 DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/14-5-07 Publication date: March 31 st 2022

The reputation of feminism and ‘celebrity feminists’

This paper will address the current reputation of feminism and explore whether the stereotypes and stigma associated with a feminist identity influences the number of public figures, or ‘celebrities,’ willing to take a stand and participate in the feminist movement. Further, the paper will aim to find out how public sentiment towards feminist celebrities is shaped and the public relations best practices that these celebrity feminists can implement to enhance their reputation and avoid alienating some audiences due to their activism. Upon reviewing existing literature on the topic, it is evident that although a large portion of the American population does not identify as a feminist in the absence of a clear definition, more and more celebrities are aligning themselves with the feminist cause. While some have faced public backlash, others have successfully gained public trust. Common themes that emerge are being authentic, being consistent and backing up statements with concrete action that benefits the feminist cause. Public figures risk their reputation if they come across as inauthentic, misinformed, unprepared or if a comment or action from their past contradicts their current stance. One-on-one interviews conducted with five prominent publicists in the entertainment industry reveal that identifying as feminists helps the reputation of public figures if they truly believe in the cause and actively participate in the movement. Despite the possibility of backlash, feminist celebrities gain respect in the long run if they are authentic and transparent in their activism. A ‘best practices guide’ will be developed by drawing insights from the interview responses of the publicists. A handbook of key public relations strategies that the feminist movement can use to improve its reputation will also be developed.

Alexander Hamilton and slavery: a closer look at the Founder

ABSTRACT An intensive examination of Hamilton’s record on slavery reveals little basis for his current reputation as an antislavery icon, fostered by Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical. During the American Revolution, Hamilton, in an idealistic, antislavery phase, joined John Laurens in proposing to raise slaves for military campaigns, offering them “freedom with their muskets.” Disillusioned after proslavery forces rejected the plan, his abolitionist zeal abated. During the 1780s, as New York’s delegate to Congress and the Constitutional Convention, Hamilton, influenced by devotion to private property rights and desiring a stronger national government, seemingly condoned slavery. Although Hamilton joined the New-York Manumission Society (NYMS) in 1785 and served as its president (a largely ceremonial office) for one year, he was not a leader. In 1801–1802, he refused to cooperate with NYMS in prosecuting Mme. Volunbrun and in emancipating slaves she illegally brought with her from Haiti. He eventually became aloof from NYMS activities, finally contesting its antislavery principles in federal court as attorney for Robert Cuming, a slave trader. Evidently, Hamilton abandoned his youthful Revolutionary-era antislavery idealism and became indifferent toward the cause of abolition, considering slaveholders as property holders entitled to their chattel under common law. Contrary to most scholars’ unproven assumptions that Hamilton vigorously opposed slavery, his indifference to antislavery measures for most of his public career indicates that no Founder would have fought for abolition. Ultimately, only civil war could end slavery.

Dynamic, Multidimensional, and Skillset-Specific Reputation Systems for Online Work

Current reputation systems in online (labor) markets are overly positive and unidimensional. This article presents a new reputation framework that combines human input with machine learning to provide dynamic, multidimensional, and skill-set-specific quality assessments. The framework significantly outperforms current reputation systems. By providing more representative reputation scores, the framework helps workers to differentiate, employers to make informed decisions, and the market to improve its recommendation algorithms and understand the supply distributions across different dimensions. The framework generalizes in other contexts where reputation systems are overly positive and unidimensional. The framework highlights how combining human input with advanced machine learning techniques can augment intelligence by creating the necessary conditions for humans to make informed decisions. Such systems have the potential to increase efficiency and outcome quality precisely because they intelligently differentiate workers. The deployment of the proposed intelligence augmentation framework in different types of online platforms could have implications for workers, employers, businesses, and the future of work.