Department Of Industry Research Articles

Knowledge management and knowledge sharing in maintenance department of high-tech industries

PurposeThe competition and competitive advantage among firms in various industries have shifted toward a knowledge-based economy. This is particularly evident in knowledge-intensive industries where a company’s competitive edge relies heavily on its ability to generate and utilize new knowledge solutions. Knowledge management (KM) is essential for all organizations, but it holds greater significance in specific functional units, such as maintenance. Industrial maintenance is a knowledge-intensive field and knowledge sharing (KS) motivation is low due to the tacit and intricate nature of knowledge. Despite these challenges, sharing knowledge between experienced and novice employees is fundamental to industrial maintenance, and much remains to be examined in this area. This study explores how novices' knowledge and KS with other workers can be improved via “Training by Novices” program in industrial maintenance.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted an action-research approach within a high-tech company’s maintenance department, involving 103 maintenance employees. The research unfolded in three pivotal phases: first, an initial evaluation of KM and KS was carried out; second, training programs by novices aimed at strengthening KS between novices and department members were implemented and third, data were collected to assess changes and facilitate improvement in knowledge exchange and collaboration within the department.FindingsThe study demonstrates that involving novices in training programs as trainers within high-tech industries' maintenance departments enhances KM and KS among all employees. The training programs led to substantial increases in knowledge for novices and experienced workers and fostered a culture of continuous learning. Despite the short training duration, participants' overall knowledge increased, and they found the program effective and expressed willingness to continue, indicating potential for long-term improvements in KS practices.Research limitations/implicationsThis research challenges conventional wisdom regarding KS among novices in industrial maintenance. Showcasing the effectiveness of novices as trainers offers a fresh perspective on enhancing KS practices within knowledge-intensive industries.Practical implicationsThis study provides actionable insights for maintenance managers grappling with KS challenges. Organizations can boost employees' knowledge and KS practices by advocating for structured training programs led by novices, fostering a more collaborative workplace culture.Originality/valueThis study introduces a novel approach by empowering novices to engage actively in KS within industrial maintenance settings. By utilizing novices as trainers, the research demonstrates a practical means of enhancing both their own knowledge and that of their peers. This innovative strategy not only addresses common challenges in KM within maintenance units but also promotes a culture of continuous learning and development. This research offers valuable insights into improving KS practices and fostering a more collaborative organizational culture.

QUALITY OF ACACIA CARPA HONEY AS A POTENTIAL INGREDIENT FOR CHILDREN’S MOUTHWASH

Dental caries is a dental disease that is most often experienced by people. One way to prevent caries is to gargle with mouthwash. Honey has become one of the natural ingredients that can be used as a mouthwash drug content. Jambi Province is one of the provinces that makes honey a non-timber forest product (NTFP). It is necessary to carry out physical and chemical tests on honey to determine the quality of honey as a basic ingredient for mouthwash. The honey samples examined were honey harvested from honey farms in Danau Lamo, Maro Sebo District, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province. This type of honey is Acacia Carpa (Acacia crassicarpa) honey from Apis mellifera honey bee farming. The honey tested consisted of honey that had undergone processing and raw honey. The honey testing carried out consists of organoleptic tests, physical tests and chemical tests. Testing was carried out at the Jambi Province Department of Industry and Trade. The inspection results show test results that comply with SNI 8664-2018 such as water content, water-insoluble solids, ash content, HMF, and diastase enzyme levels. The pH of honey is 3.7 and is in accordance with the honey pH standard. Substances that do not comply with SNI 8664-2018 are reducing sugar levels and sucrose levels. Honey with high sucrose content can still be used as a basic ingredient for mouthwash, but it must be based on the results of clinical trials to ensure its effectiveness and safety

Factors affecting the growth of small and medium Enterprises in Luangnamtha Province

The purpose of this study is to study the operating conditions and factors affecting the growth of small and medium enterprises in LuangNamtha Province. which uses descriptive study methods, surveys, and questionnaires to collect data from small and medium-sized enterprise operators who have registered enterprises at the Department of Industry and Trade in LuangNamtha Province according to the law in the number of 233 business units using basic statistics such as average value and standard deviation and analyzed with an ordinary least squares regression model. The results of the study found that most of the business operators are males aged between 37-43 years old, have a high degree of specialization, and have previous experience in the service sector, which a business is owned by a single Lao person. The registered capital of the business is less 100,000,000 kip, it is a source of funds for the family, there are between 5-20 people, the duration of the business operation is less 5 years, the customer group is in the province, the business is mainly in the commercial sector, but the performance is not good compared to last year. Such as, revenue and net profit decreased. The importance of factors affecting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in LuangNamtha province is very important. The factors affecting the growth of enterprises include four factors that have a relationship in the same direction, such as leadership factors affecting the growth of enterprises with a statistical significance level of 0.1, strategic decision-making factors affecting the growth of enterprises with a statistical significance level of 0.05, financial factors affecting the growth and stability of enterprises with a statistical significance level of 0.01 and 0.1, respectively, and marketing factors affecting the stability of the enterprise with a statistical significance level of 0.1.

Professor lynne taylor: Scientist, educator, and adventurer

This special edition of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences is dedicated to Professor Lynne S. Taylor (Retter Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy, Department of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Purdue University), to honor her distinguished career as a pharmaceutical scientist, educator, and adventurer. The goal of this commentary is to provide an overview of Professor Taylor's career path, summarize her key research contributions, and provide some insight into her personal and professional contributions as an educator, mentor, wife, mother, friend, and adventurer.

The Role of the Department of Trade and Industry in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Food Sector of Tanjung Pinang City

The Role of the Department of Trade and Industry in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Food Sector of Tanjung Pinang City

Analysis of the Influence of Entrepreneur Mindset, Product Innovation, and Product Knowledge on MSMEs Business Development E-Commerce Based

This study aims to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial mindset, product innovation, and product knowledge on the development of MSMEs based on e-commerce in East Luwu Regency. The research approach uses a quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis. The research was conducted at the Department of Trade, Cooperatives, MSMEs, and Industry of East Luwu Regency with a sample size of 164 individuals. Data collection was done using questionnaires and literature sources. Data analysis involved multiple linear regression after validity and reliability tests using the SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) application. The results of this study show that (1) Entrepreneurial mindset has a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e-commerce. (2) Product innovation has a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e-commerce. (3) Product knowledge has a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e- commerce. (4) Entrepreneurial mindset, product innovation, and product knowledge simultaneously have a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e- commerce.

A Number of Solutions to Improve the Business Efficiency of Enterprises under the Vietnam General Department of Defence Industry

Studying a number of solutions to improve the business efficiency of enterprises under the Vietnam General Department of Defense Industry (GDDI enterprises). The research sample is the statistics of 22 enterprises under the General Department of Defense Industry in the period from 2016 to 2021. By combining qualitative and quantitative research, the author has proposed a number of solutions to improve the efficiency of the enterprises: (i) effective use of financial leverage in GDDI enterprises, (ii) development of a strategy for loan utilization in accordance with the business strategies of GDDI enterprises, and (iii) perfection of the management apparatus.

Factors Affecting the Business Efficiency of Enterprises Under the Vietnam General Department of Defence Industry

Enterprises under the General Department of Defense Industry (GDDI) play an important role in the defense industry of Vietnam, yet so far their business operations has had low efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the factors affecting the business efficiency of GDDI enterprises, thereby having timely solutions for the new political and economic situation of the country. Previous studies have only focused on individual GDDI enterprises of different scale and resources and haven't been able to come up with a systemic solution. This article fills the gaps of previous studies by identifying factors affecting the business efficiency of GDDI enterprises between 2016 and 2021. By using quantitative research and linear regression model, the author identified factors affecting the business efficiency of GDDI enterprises and gave recommendations of financial solutions to improve business efficiency for these enterprises.

Founder of SHARP Program, Barbara Silverstein, Passes.

NEW SOLUTIONS is reprinting this tribute to Barbara Silverstein by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. It is followed by a personal note from her friend and colleague Randy Rabinowitz.

Structuring The Relocation Of The Central Market By The Trade And Industry Agency Of Gorontalo City

The purpose of this research is to determine the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service. The research method used is a qualitative method, a research approach regarding the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service. The qualitative approach emphasizes natural phenomena or symptoms that occur in a fundamental and naturalistic manner, and is carried out in the field, not in the laboratory. This approach is often referred to as naturalistic inquiry or field study. According to Lofland, the primary data used in qualitative research are keywords and phrases. The summary of the data above can come from documents, reports, or observation results. Based on the research results, analysis of the discussion of this research concludes that the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service, seen from the aspects of infrastructure development, officer capability, communication, has not been implemented optimally, based on the results of interviews that have been described with several informants, it has not been optimally implemented by Gorontalo City Department of Trade and Industry, so that the arrangement of the Central market is not yet optimal because infrastructure development which should focus on main supporting facilities is not carried out. From the description of the results of interviews with informants, the ability of officers to provide guidance for controlling traders and buyers which can support the arrangement of the Gorontalo City Central Market area has not been optimal. Based on the description of the results of interviews with the informants involved, it can be concluded that the Relocation Arrangement for the Central Market of Gorontalo City is not optimal when viewed from the perspective of the communication that has been established between the Department of Trade and Industry of Gorontalo City and the Limbau U II sub-district, this communication is not optimal, as can be seen from the changes Market conditions still have the same problems, especially regarding controlling traders and buyers.

Department of Trade and Industry Livelihood Seeding Program- Negosyo Serbisyo Barangay: Insights to Sustainable Policy Directions

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated the Livelihood Seeding Program Negosyo Serbisyo Barangay (LSP-NSB) to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in disadvantaged areas of the Philippines. This study evaluated the program's progress and challenges faced by identified beneficiaries in Capiz province, aligning their experiences with the five strategic objectives of MSME Development Plan 2017-2022: improved business climate, access to finance, enhanced management and labor capacities, access to technology and innovation, and access to markets. The study offered evidence-based policy recommendations to enhance program efficiency and foster inclusive economic growth. This analyzed respondent and business profiles to recognize program implementation and challenges. It investigated if there is a significant link between implementation status and challenges faced by MSME beneficiaries. A descriptive-mixed method research design was employed, utilizing a validated and reliability-tested researcher-made survey questionnaire translated into the local dialect and conducted to 263 MSME beneficiaries, complemented by Focused Group Discussion, involving DTI implementers, beneficiaries, and barangay officials. Results showed that beneficiaries viewed the program as highly implemented overall, though facing moderate challenges, particularly in the business climate, access to finance, enhanced management and labor capacities, technology and innovation, and market access. Factors like educational attainment, number of dependents, business location, monthly income, and livelihood kit received affected the implementation. Similarly, number of dependents, industry sector, location of business, asset size, monthly income, and livelihood kit received impact challenges. A significant relationship was found between program status and challenges, notably in the business climate and market access.

Effectiveness of Supervision of 3 Kg LPG Gas Distribution by the Trade, Industry and ESDM Office of Kabupaten Sinjai

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of supervision of the distribution of 3 Kg LPG gas by the Department of Trade, Industry and ESDM of Kabupaten Sinjai. The type of research is qualitative. Data collection techniques are interviews, observations, and. The informants used were LPG gas agents, base owners, end consumers, the head of the trade analysis division of the Kabupaten Sinjai Trade Office. The analysis research used in this qualitative research is an interactive analysis technique by means of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of the study concluded that the Effectiveness of Supervision of the Distribution of 3 Kg LPG Gas by the Department of Industry Trade and ESDM of Kabupaten Sinjai in achieving goals is still less effective, as well as Integrity in supervision is still less effective, while adaptation in supervision is quite good, but the inhibiting factor in the distribution of subsidized 3 Kg LPG gas cylinders is because the base uses an open system in distributing 3 kg LPG gas.

Empowering Traditional Weaving Artisans through Development Communication Structures in TTS Regency

<span lang="EN-US">This research was conducted referring to the theoretical elements of development communication, while the practical techniques used were not considered. The purpose of this study is to describe the conditions and problems faced by the community in Timor Tengah Selatan Regency (TTS), especially those who carry out people's weaving business and analyze the development communication that occurs in the TTS Regency community. This study uses a qualitative method with an interpretive approach and adds some data obtained from the study of literature. Furthermore, the authors conducted direct interviews with a group of people's weaving craftsmen under the guidance of the Department of Trade, Industry, Cooperatives, and SMEs in the TTS Regency. This study found that development communication in an area has not yet led to empowerment. On the other hand, the dynamics of power between the elderly and the younger generation will continue to be a hallmark of society. Therefore, development communication must be carried out to facilitate the communication structure of different local cultures, and to encourage empowerment not only for parents but also for the younger generation.</span>

Implementasi E-Katalog IKM Berbasis Website Pada Dinnakerind Di Kabupaten Demak

In this digital era, information technology is very important to develop small and medium industries (SMEs). The Department of Labor and Industry of Demak Regency seeks to improve the competitiveness of SMEs through a website-based e-catalog. The aim of this research is to create and implement an e-ICM catalogue that can be accessed online by the public as well as to evaluate how effective the catalogue is in promoting local products. Needs analysis, system design, implementation, and testing are the measures used in this research. This research aims to design and implement an SMEs e-catalog that can be accessed online by the community, and evaluate its effectiveness in promoting local products. The research method includes needs analysis, system design, implementation, and testing. The result is an e-catalog website that displays complete information about SMEs products in Demak Regency, including product descriptions, images, and manufacturer contacts. This website also has a search feature and product categories to facilitate users. Using the black-box testing method, the test was conducted with a usability survey of 22 respondents, which yielded a score of 86.8%. It is expected that the system will help develop small and medium-sized industries (SMEs) in Demak district, improve product visibility, and support the local economy.

Pemberdayaan UMKM oleh Dinas Koperasi Usaha Kecil Menengah Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Kabupaten Pelalawan

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have a crucial role in the economic dynamics of a region. MSMEs are not only a source of job creation, but also have great potential to encourage inclusive economic growth. Empowering MSMEs is a strategic key to optimizing the contribution of MSMEs to the economy. This involves various efforts, such as education and training to improve the skills of MSME entrepreneurs, easier access to financial resources, and support in marketing and product promotion. There are obstacles in empowering MSMEs in Pelalawan Regency, namely that the Human Resources (HR) owned by the department are inadequate, so they are less effective in empowering MSMEs in Pelalawan Regency. Lack of government budget to empower MSMEs. The aim of this research is to find out how the Department of Cooperatives, SMEs, Industry and Trade attempts to empower MSMEs in Pelalawan Regency. The theory used is the Stages of Empowerment by Ambar firm. S. (2013:162). The research method uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The results of this research are the Department of Cooperatives, SMEs, Industry and Trade, Kab. Pelalawan has made efforts in several aspects, community empowerment, but it is still not optimal. The research recommendation is that it is hoped that empowerment parties will be more active and more innovative in the future to maintain this empowerment achievement.

Regional Government Strategy in Developing Small and Medium Industries (IKM)

Small and medium industries have an important role in driving overall economic growth. Industrial development, especially small industry, is aimed at becoming a high-quality role in the economy, so that it is able to compete both domestically and abroad. The aim of this research is to determine local government strategies in developing small and medium industries (IKM). Mataram City Regional Regulation Number 15 of 2016 concerning the formation and composition of Mataram City regional apparatus. The problem with the research is that there is still minimal information for SMEs to access capital in banking institutions, there is no supporting facilities such as machine tools. The location in this research is the Department of Industry, Mataram City SME Cooperative as the research object. This type of research uses descriptive with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques that researchers used in this research were interviews, observation, documentation. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show. The strategy implemented by the Mataram City SME Cooperative Industrial Service was carried out well even though it was not 100% realized. Supporting factors provided by the Mataram City SME Cooperative Industrial Service. City SME cooperative industry. Providing training guidance, preparing budgets and providing facilities through cooperatives or banking institutions.

Research and design of automatic cutting machine for propellant NDSI-2K and FCG-2.B41M

This article introduces the results of research on a new solution in the process of cutting and selecting propellants used for the double-based tubular propellant production line of Factory Z195/General Department of Defense Industry. The traditional method is usually manual, using the foot pedal force of the worker through a mechanical drive system to pull the cutting knife down to cut the propellant. It takes a lot of time, labor and product quality is not high. After cutting it is necessary to lathe the ends of propellant tube to meet technical requirements. With the new solution, the propellant is cut automatically, quickly, safely and accurately and the selection of the propellant is carried out through a weighing conveyor system based on the principle of classification by weight. The entire working process is controlled by a sensor systemand PLC programerthrough a monitoring computer located in the control room. Processing data can be stored and periodically exported for report purposes.

Развитие туристско-рекреационных кластеров на основе программно-целевых методов управления

In the article, the author examines those tools for the development of tourist clusters that can be used by public authorities at the federal and regional levels as part of their formation of program documents aimed at supporting the industry and the processes of cluster formation in it. The author proposes to consider an algorithm for using a program-oriented approach during the formation and development of tourist clusters, taking into account the expediency of prioritizing the tasks of developing the tourism industry in some regions of the Russian Federation. The author also identifies a problem in the system used to assess the implementation of the goals set for industry departments, which consists in the fact that there is a certain discrepancy between the developed system of target indicators and those tasks that are defined to achieve the main goal of the development of domestic tourism. At the same time, correct assessment procedures and a well-built system of indicative indicators to assess the level of implementation of cluster initiatives will allow to intensify investment activities in the tourism cluster through subsidizing mechanisms from the federal budget, expanding preferential lending programs provided by financial organizations, public–private partnerships, and at the stages of development of the tourism cluster - to ensure its self-financing.

Nexus between Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Adaptation to Climate Change Strategies by Farmers in Kajiado County, Kenya

Indigenous knowledge (IK) has played an important role in adaptation to climate change in traditional agricultural communities. These approaches have been shown to be more effective when integrated with scientifically developed strategies. In this study, a perception survey questionnaire was used to find out whether there is a nexus between IK systems and the uptake of modern Climate Change Adaptation Strategies (CCAS) among farmers in Kajiado County, Kenya. A mixed research approach that involved the use of household questionnaire surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and observations was used to obtain data. The two theories, namely the Situated Learning Theory (SLT) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), formed the basis for illustrating the relationship between variables, while the Model of Private Proactive Adaptation to Climate Change (MPPACC) was the key theoretical model employed. A total of 382 small-scale rural household representatives randomly selected from 3 Kajiado sub-counties were the principal respondents. The key informants included officers in the departments of agriculture, environment, meteorology, trade, and industry, as well as local administration and village elders. Statistical tools such as chi-square, correlation, and binary logistic regression analysis were used to determine associations. Thematic analysis of data collected from key informants and focus group discussions (FGD) was conducted to triangulate the survey results. Farmers' awareness of climate change, risk perceptions of impacts, existing locally developed approaches to climate change adaptation, and perceptions of CCAS were the main areas of investigation. The majority of farmers (85%) indicated that prolonged drought was the main extreme event that affected their farming activities. Of the indicators observed, drought (X2 = 13.861, p =.000) was perceived as the greatest risk associated with climate change to their agricultural productivity. Their IK adaptation strategies resulted from their interactions with the effects of drought on their livelihoods over the years. Farmers who were nomadic (IK practitioners) were not willing to apply for CCAS. For example, they were 72% less likely to increase their irrigated cropped area and 79% less likely to increase the number of better livestock breeds. Among the CCAS approaches, water resource management was the only preferred strategy. This particular finding shows that climate change policies can be easily adopted by indigenous farming communities if they are developed around an issue that matches their socio-ecological priorities. Without taking into account the prevailing social, cultural, and geo-environmental context of specific communities, the adoption of CCAS by farmers would be significantly affected. The study recommends that integrating indigenous agricultural knowledge into climate change adaptation policies enhances community resilience. Aligning adaptation strategies with local responses enriches farmer knowledge and boosts resilience against climate change impacts. Effective climate change adaptation plans should incorporate local weather prediction, environmental conservation, and proven community-based strategies, especially in water resource management for arid and semi-arid pastoralist communities.

Synergy of Inter-Regional Knowledge Innovation System from the Perspective of Industry-Science-Research Collaborative Networks

Abstract Knowledge innovation networks formulated by the collaborations between entities (industry department, school, research center and laboratory) evolving over time, varying by regions, is an indicator of inter-regional knowledge innovation linkages. In this work, we proposed a novel synergy analysis approach, taking the structural value of industry-science-research collaborative network as knowledge innovation subsystem parameter. The changing of this parameter indicates the synergy of Inter-Regional Knowledge Innovation System (IRKIS), incorporating the network structure evolution and systematic collaboration, also analyzing the IRKIS synergy capability. We collected 18,776 articles from 2009–2020 that are related to Alzheimer’s disease participating in China from Web of Science, and 7,941 patent data from the USTPO database. Then, we extracted knowledge innovation departments based on the dimensions of industry-science-research, constructed inter-regional knowledge innovation network, selected Degree Centrality, Close Centrality and Structure Hole as parameters of industry-science, industry-research, and science-research subsystems to analyze the synergy degree of IRKIS. The results indicated that evolution law of IRKIS could be explained through the perspective of industry-science-research collaborative network. The trend of more international collaborations illustrated by the rapid increasement of inter-regional knowledge innovation network parameter, however, the average synergy level of IRKIS in Alzheimer’s research is still low.