Success Factors Research Articles

PERENCANAAN STRATEGIS SISTEM INFORMASI MENGGUNAKAN METODE WARD AND PEPPARD PADA RSUD HUSADA PRIMA

As an innovative and trusted healthcare provider in Surabaya. Information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) play an important role in supporting operations and achieving strategic goals of organizations, including hospitals. RSUD Husada Prima faces challenges in managing patient data, electronic medical records, and financial reports. This study uses the Ward and Peppard method to design strategic IS/IT planning that supports the hospital's vision and mission. The analysis was carried out using tools such as SWOT, PEST, Value Chain, Porter's Five Forces, Critical Success Factors, and McFarlan Strategic Grid. The result is an application portfolio that includes strategic, operational, supporting, and high-potential applications. Technology recommendations include integration of the Hospital Management Information System (SIMRS), telemedicine services, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI). This implementation aims to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and hospital competitiveness. This study provides a strategic roadmap for RSUD Husada Prima to adopt modern technology and strengthen its position.

Acceptance and adoption determinants of telemedicine in public healthcare institutions

Background: One of the challenges facing the usage of telemedicine technology in South Africa, particularly in the North West province (NWP), is lack of user acceptance by health care professionals which prevents piloted project to produce the desired outcomes.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influential factors for the adoption of telemedicine by health care professionals from three selected hospitals (Bophelong, Taung and Klerksdorp) in the NWP.Method: The study adopted a case study approach and gathered data through questionnaires, which were distributed to the health care professionals of the three selected hospitals. In order to ensure that the instrument was accurate, a pilot study was carried out prior to the main investigation. Both the alpha and power values were set at 0.05 for the statistical analysis. The statistical tool used for the data analysis was SPSS v. 23.0.Results: Attitude towards the use of telemedicine technology (ATUTT), perceived usefulness (PU) and acceptance of telemedicine technology (ATT) were considered to be the influential factors in the adoption of telemedicine technology. The association between perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) (0.150, p = 0.034), PEOU and Attitude towards the use of telemedicine technology (ATUTT) (0.211, p = 0.002), PEOU and Acceptance of telemedicine technology (ATT) (0.245, p = 0.000), PU and (ATT) (0.212, p = 0.002), ATUTT and (ATT) (0.189, p = 0.005). However, PEOU was found to have an insignificant relationship with (0.048, p = 0.093). Hypotheses 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are supported while H2 was not supported.Conclusion: The study aims to fill the knowledge vacuum identified, helping poor countries effectively implement telemedicine technology to modernise the health care sector. In addition, results from this study shed insight on the varied impacts of individual, technical, clinical and multidimensional social influence variables on health care providers’ decisions to use telemedicine.Contribution: This study contributes to the body of knowledge by investigating the success factors for telemedicine technology adoption in South African public hospitals. These results have important implications for the public health care system in South Africa, both for the direction of future research and for the methods used to promote the use of telemedicine.

Comparative Analysis of Different Drying Methods on Strawberry Aroma Compounds via Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Techniques

Food and food safety, as one of the basic issues of human life, has made it necessary to store foods for a long time with the increasing population. One of the oldest and most common methods of extending the shelf life of food products is the drying process. The drying process contributes to the higher quality of foods in terms of physical, chemical, and microbial properties by ensuring that beneficial contents such as vitamins, minerals, and aroma compounds are better preserved. The aroma values of foods, which consist of taste and smell components, gain importance. In foods, the taste is determined by permanent components, while smell is determined by volatile components. The loss of volatile aroma compounds in the strawberry drying process negatively affects product quality. Small changes in aroma compounds can lead to significant differences in product taste. Therefore, strawberry aroma is a critical factor for consumer appeal and commercial success. In this study, the effects of drying methods on the aroma compounds of strawberry fruit were compared with Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques. In this study, PSI-based MCDM techniques were used to make the most appropriate choice among strawberry drying methods. The values of 23 distinct aroma compounds obtained with different drying methods applied to strawberry fruit were analyzed with 7 different MCDM techniques. The calculations gave similar results and these results were combined with the Borda rule. Accordingly, the drying methods with the highest scores were determined as freeze drying.

The Case for Public-Private Partnerships in South Africa: Is South Africa Ready?

South Africa’s National Infrastructure Plan 2050 indicates an intention to augment the financial capacity and technical expertise of South Africa’s delivery agencies by engaging in strategic partnerships with the private sector through public-private partnerships (PPPs). The objective of this paper is to identify, measure and critically consider the critical success factors in the South African context necessary for the effective delivery of PPPs. Empirical data collection involved a triangulated case study analysis, a survey to measure contextual factors and in-depth interviews with local infrastructure specialists to review causes and consider solutions. Key findings include a need for PPP capacity building and addressing the lack of political will within the public sector while shifting towards a programmatic procurement and delivery model for infrastructure projects.

The critical success factors for tourism routes development: A systematic review

Tourism routes are partnerships between stakeholders to develop a common tourist product. Limited research exists on factors influencing their overall success, that is, the critical success factors (CSFs). Thus, this systematic review applies the PRISMA protocol with the aim of identifying and discussing these CSFs by addressing the question: ‘Which are the CSFs for tourism routes development?’. The review encompasses 174 studies on tourism routes, published in English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages until October 2022, in the SCOPUS and Web of Science databases. Most of the studied routes are in Europe and focused on the theme of food and drinks at a regional level. Their CSFs are discussed across the categories of Resources, Governance, Activities, and Performance assessment. The results highlight the importance of networking for the long-term success of tourism routes and the need for further research, particularly on issues of governance and performance assessment. This review provides theoretical contributions by identifying CSFs of tourism routes and offers practical suggestions for their establishment and enhancement.

Regional governance as a success factor in protected area management. Network analysis of the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park (Germany)

Protected areas are crucial for landscape-scale conservation, but striking a balance between centralised guidance (heteronomy) and local autonomy (self-determination) is essential. This balance is particularly important for parks that cross administrative boundaries or impose land-use restrictions, as these factors can impact local acceptance and actors’ responsibilities. Analysing governance structures can unveil communication effectiveness, power distribution and collaboration levels within protected areas. This paper presents a network analysis intended to obtain empirical evidence of the above. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such analysis to be conducted in a German conservation context. This approach reveals responsibility distributions and motives behind spatial interventions. In the pilot study of the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, 34 actors were identified. In the core group, data was generated from 12 semi-structured expert interviews. We identified existing communicative and collaborative structures between key actors, local rights holders and stakeholders facing implementation challenges. Leveraging structures like the ‘Nature Conservation Coordination Group’, which has the status of a higher-level assembly, can encourage an open communication culture and affirm each actor’s value. We conclude that strengthening existing governance structures and implementing them on the ground, even on an informal basis, is essential for fostering a shared understanding and greater acceptance of landscape-scale conservation issues.

Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Heritage Sites for Sustainable Urban Development

The research aims at future urban transformation and development by rediscovering the industrial heritage in the 798 Art Zone, Beijing and the M50 Creative Plaza, Shanghai. In the assessment of the criteria, benefits and success factors of adaptive reuse projects, the research employs the use of both quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative (case studies) methods. The following points have been identified such as government incentives, local engagement, and retaining the appearance of industrial structures. Drawing from industrial heritage architecture, the study reveals the economic, environmental, and social benefits of retrofitting industrial structures, increased economy revitalisation and cultural identity, and the mitigation of new construction. However, the research found some drawbacks of the study such as the absence of unified conceptual frameworks that cover all four dimensions of sustainability and the uncertainty associated with technical and regulatory factors. This work, therefore, points out that, while adaptive reuse projects are critical to the augmentation of urban regeneration, there exist hurdles that require deliberate effort to be surmounted. Based on these findings, suggestions are given for improvement to policies for government, political parties, urban designers and developers to improve the comprehensiveness of pro-historical building reuse policies. This work finally suggests a framework for further research on any adaptive reuse projects to inform future sustainable design efforts that take into consideration the exploration of resources of the culture and ecosystems.

Critical success factors for rail infrastructure joint ventures

Due to their myriad socioeconomic and environmental benefits, Joint Ventures (JVs) between construction contractors are considered a highly effective commercial strategy for delivering construction projects. This is especially true in the rail infrastructure industry. While rail infrastructure JVs (RIJVs) between several contractors may not always run smoothly, there have also been cases of successful implementation; nevertheless, the factors contributing to their success have not been comprehensively explored. It is crucial to thoroughly understand the critical success factors (CSFs) for RIJVs, as their success depends on the combination of various key factors during their implementation. This study aims to evaluate the CSFs for RIJVs. Through a comprehensive literature review, 20 CSFs for RIJVs were identified, and an expert survey was conducted with 40 UK-based RIJV professionals. The data were analysed using the relative importance index and Spearman’s rank correlation analysis. The top five perceived CSFs were communication, compatibility of partner objectives, suitable JV partner selection, trust, and effective planning. This suggests the level of importance attached to these CSFs by the professionals working in and managing RIJVs. Spearman’s rank correlation analysis revealed significant interdependencies among CSFs, such as the combination of trust with communication and the intent to learn with the level of participation and involvement, suggesting that these CSFs often go hand in hand. Further analysis of challenges encountered on RIJVs revealed four key themes: information management and IT systems integration, alignment, congruency and synergy, inter-organisational dynamics, and strategic management. Solutions proposed for these challenges also fell into four primary themes: strategic management and leadership, collaboration and communication, risk management and conflict resolution, and operational efficiency and resource optimisation. The findings showed a comprehensive evaluation of CSFs for RIJVs, highlighting pathways to effective JV execution. This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing body of knowledge on RIJV by analysing the CSFs. It also offers practical insights that can enhance the successful implementation of RIJV projects and provide guidance for top team managers in allocating strategic resources to key areas.

The Influence of External Environmental to the Relationship between Infrastructure Financing and Success in Implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 Public Capital Projects

Purpose: This study examined the impact of infrastructure financing on the successful implementation of public capital projects under Kenya’s Vision 2030. It specifically focused on the mediating influence of external socio-economic and political factors and aimed to identify the extent to which these variables influence project success. Materials and Methods: A positivistic approach was adopted, utilizing quantitative data and hypothesis testing to generate conclusions. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design to analyze high-impact infrastructure projects in the roads, energy, and water & sanitation sectors over the past decade under Kenya’s Medium-Term Plans (MTP I and MTP II). Data were collected from 313 projects, including 220 in roads, 20 in power and energy, and 73 in water and sanitation, achieving a response rate of 83.07%. Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, and factor analysis were used to explore relationships between infrastructure financing, project success, and external environment factors. Findings: The study revealed that infrastructure financing significantly influenced the success of public capital project implementation, while the external socio-economic and political environment mediated this relationship. However, these factors alone did not sufficiently explain cost and time overruns, suggesting that other unexplored variables contribute to these project inefficiencies. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The findings imply that existing theories on project success must consider additional variables beyond financing and external environments to explain cost and time overruns. In practice, implementing agencies should enhance internal assessments and risk management, particularly for projects financed through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Policymakers, including the Government of Kenya, should prioritize governance frameworks and robust risk management strategies to mitigate external environmental risks, thereby improving the success rate of Vision 2030 projects.

Changing times: does the critical success factors boosting green transition of SMEs remain unchanged?

This study aims to conduct a thorough analysis to determine the key elements that contribute to the behavioral intention of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt green transition. The statistical data used in this study were obtained from two rounds of data collected from individuals working in SMEs. This work utilized structural equation modeling to analyze the hypothesized interlinks. The analysis of the results confirmed the positive relationships between key elements in terms of their significance and effect size. The most stable elements of intention of green transition implementation were determined based on the degree of stability of the findings. In addition to expanding our understanding of the advantages of green transition in SMEs, the results of this study can provide guidance to SME leaders on how to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in the process of green transition practices. A more detailed understanding in this research can provide policymakers with the ability to establish laws and regulations for the transition towards sustainability.

Achieving Design-Phase Success in Dam Construction: An Exploration of Project Success Elements Through Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling

ABSTRACT In the current research landscape, there is a lack of a thorough assessment of the elements that influence project performance, particularly in the field of dam projects. Despite extensive research in the discipline of project management, there is a notable scarcity of empirical research focusing on the performance of dam projects. The importance of closing this gap cannot be overstated when considering the enormous economic, sociological, and environmental impacts that are associated with dams. Experts in the Australian dam industry were surveyed to fill this knowledge gap. The purpose of this study is to analyze the success criteria (SC) and critical success factors (CSFs) specific to the design phase of dam projects, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of the elements that significantly impact project success. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were utilized to investigate SC and CSFs in the project’s design phase. The study contributes to the limited research on successful dam projects, offering practitioners valuable insights to enhance project performance and achieve project objectives efficiently.

Enterprise Resource Planning System Implementation Influence on Firms’ Performance: A Systematic Review

The study explores the influence of enterprise resource planning system (ERPS) implementation on firms’ performance the help of changes in management practices, management control system, and critical successes factors (e.g., top management support, training and education, communication and compatibility). Systematic literature review (SLR) was used to evaluate the different papers from Scopus database and 2017 up to 2024 were the year limit for this study. The findings revealed that ERPS has an influence on firm performance and critical factors have relationship between ERPS, changes management practices, and management control system. The study suggested that ERPS model, ERPS consultants and ERPS implementation are more beneficial for firm performance with the help of critical success factors. In conclusion, ERPS model is the good application for better firm performance, and it can benefit to improve the output of the industries in long term sustainability.

Advancing Middle East Construction Sustainability: A Framework for Addressing Logistics Challenges Through Solutions and Critical Success Factors

The Middle Eastern construction industry significantly contributes to regional economic development but faces persistent sustainability challenges due to logistical inefficiencies. This study aims to address the gap in the existing literature, which often treats logistics challenges, solutions, and critical success factors (CSFs) in isolation without offering a unified framework to integrate these elements. By leveraging structural equation modelling (SEM), this research provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the interconnections between logistics inefficiencies, proposed solutions, and sustainability outcomes. Using SEM, this study identifies and analyses 23 logistics challenges, 18 solutions, and 8 CSFs, revealing their relationships and collective impact on sustainability in the construction sector. SEM’s robust analytical capabilities enable simultaneous testing of complex interdependencies, offering insights that traditional methodologies cannot achieve. The findings emphasise the critical role of lean methodologies, advanced technologies, and collaboration strategies in overcoming inefficiencies, reducing environmental impact, and optimising resource use. This research fills a crucial gap by developing a cohesive framework that integrates logistics challenges, solutions, and CSFs to advance sustainable practices. The outcomes provide actionable guidance for stakeholders to improve sustainability performance while enhancing competitiveness in Middle Eastern construction logistics

Профессионально важные качества сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы в условиях цифровой трансформации

In the new socio-economic conditions, the requirements for professionally important qualities of specialists and the formation of their competencies are not just changing, but are being transformed and rebuilt, and this is primarily due to the restructuring of social processes and the introduction of digital technologies in various fields of professional activity. Professionally important qualities are understood as the individual properties of the subject of labor, a certain set of psychological characteristics that are necessary and generally sufficient for the implementation of effective and reliable professional activities, thus ensuring the success of its implementation. Understanding the formation of the necessary professionally important qualities among employees of the penitentiary system, ensuring the success of their official activities, is significant in terms of making timely, highly likely, objective managerial decisions on issues of professional and career growth of employees, assessing the prospects for appointment to certain positions, the possibility of forming a personnel reserve on a regular basis, conducting professional selection procedures, professional certification, professional training. The main professionally important qualities and competencies of employees of the penitentiary system in the context of digital transformation are considered. A promising scientific direction of research on professionally important qualities of employees of the penal correction system using the method of structural analysis of the organization of psychological indicators is highlighted. The issue of professional mentoring in the penal system of the Russian Federation has been updated. Additionally, such professionally important qualities as mastery of digital culture, digital competence, mastery of information hygiene skills when working with software and information systems, compliance with information security and information protection issues were noted. The study of the issues of professionally important qualities of employees of the penitentiary system is of promising scientific practice-oriented interest in such areas of psychological support of professional activity as professional selection optimization of programs to support professional adaptation of employees at various stages of professional development, development of an up-to-date professional description of professional activity, identification of factors of psychological success

Unveiling the path to success: critical factors for success and failure of university startups

This study aims to identify the factors that influence the success and failure of university-incubated startups. A systematic review methodology based on the Methodi Ordinatio framework was employed. The research was conducted on the Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, totaling 108 articles. After removing duplicates and articles unrelated to the theme, 43 studies remained. Applying the InOrdinatio equation refined the selection to 30 articles, reaching the saturation point of the research corpus. It was found that the maturity of innovation departments, entrepreneurial culture, intellectual property management, institutional adaptability, entrepreneurship-oriented education, gender equity, and governmental support are essential for the success of these startups. Conversely, the main challenges to failure include legal difficulties, the need to enhance educational and institutional support, restricted access to funding, the absence of mentoring networks, and the importance of aligning universities with the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is concluded that the success of university-incubated startups results from a multifactorial set, essentially depending on an integrated innovative ecosystem, institutional and governmental support, and robust entrepreneurial training. At the same time, failure often reflects inadequate funding and mentorship.

From Knowledge to Practice: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Educational Module to Increase Cultural Awareness in Nursing Students.

Background: Educational programs for health-care providers increasingly implement culturally sensitive care. Clear methods for educating students in cultural awareness are still lacking. Research indicates that simply increasing knowledge on ethnicity, culture, or migration does not improve culturally sensitive behavior and can foster stereotypes. To overcome barriers like othering, a form of micro-racism, enhanced critical self-awareness is essential for health-care providers. Aim: A 4h module on culturally sensitive care was designed, implemented, and evaluated, with the aim of increasing nursing students' self-awareness about othering, racism, and exclusion in health care. Methods: This article describes (1) the content of the module, led by the Johari Window model and the needs and insights from nursing students and health-care providers, (2) implementation of the module, and (3) subsequent evaluation among 34 participants. Results: The survey findings were categorized into six themes: Understanding Differences and Prejudices, Applying Knowledge in the Context of Nursing Practice, Acquiring Insights through Interpersonal Engagement, Strengths of the Sessions, Weaknesses and Areas for Improvement, and Overall Impressions. The participants evaluated the module positively, identifying success factors (e.g., enhanced self-reported awareness of their own positionality) and working points (e.g., imbalance in interaction among students and time constraints). Conclusion: The study describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a module that successfully increases nursing students' self-reported cultural competence and self-awareness, enhancing understanding of health-care inequalities and fostering open communication for more inclusive care.

The Experience of a Festival During the (COVID)-19 Pandemic: Safety Within the Festivalscape

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the perception of safety became a real issue in the minds of the festival consumer. Because of this, festival producers had to manage the expectation that proper precautionary measures are in place to protect festival attendees. Thus, the experience of the festivalscape has changed where festival attendees are more aware of safety in their festival environment. Limited prior studies have included safety in the festivalscape though there are calls to include safety as an additional factor. Thus, the purpose of this research is to determine whether safety indeed plays a significant role in the festivalscape when predicting festival success (revisit intention). To achieve this objective, researchers surveyed craft beer festival attendees in Boone, North Carolina, USA on their festivalscape experiences including safety, facility, beverage quality, convenience, and staff quality. Outcomes of festival experiences included the success factors affective response and revisit intention.

Functional constipation is associated with long-term clinical failure after gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of gastroparesis.

This study investigates the role of functional constipation (FC) in predicting the long-term success of Gastric Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy (G-POEM) for treating gastroparesis. This was a retrospective observational study. Patients who underwent G-POEM between July 2015 and August 2022 with > 6-month follow-up were included. The primary objective was to evaluate the relationship between FC and G-POEM success. Secondary objectives included documenting the role of other digestive motility disorders, history of eating disorders, chronic opioid use, and cannabis use. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between clinical success and various parameters, including FC. 80 patients were included, 58 women (72.5%) and 22 men (27.5%) with a mean age of 51.78 years. The mean follow-up was 3.4 years. Clinical success was observed in 52.5% of the patients' post-G-POEM. 42.5% had FC, 17.7% had esophageal motility disorders (EMD), and 13.9% had other motility disorders. In univariate analysis, FC and EMD were more frequent in patients with failure: 57.89 vs 28.57%, p = 0.015 and 28.95 vs 7.32%, p = 0.017, respectively. In multivariate analysis, the presence of FC (OR = 0.281 [0.105; 0.75], p = 0.0113) was the only predictive factor for success. FC emerged as a significant predictor of lower clinical success rates after G-POEM. It suggests that an expanded gastrointestinal evaluation and treatment of other motility disorders may improve the outcomes for patients with gastroparesis treated with G-POEM.

Research on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Global Supply Chains

This research examines the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in global supply chain management, analysing its applications, benefits, and challenges across various supply chain functions. Through a comprehensive analysis of current implementations and industry practices, the study reveals how AI technologies are revolutionizing supply chain operations through enhanced demand forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics management, and supplier risk assessment. The research identifies key success factors in AI implementation while addressing critical challenges including data privacy concerns, technical integration difficulties, cost barriers, and ethical considerations. The findings demonstrate that successful AI integration in supply chains requires a balanced approach combining technological innovation with careful consideration of organizational readiness, data security, and ethical implications. The study concludes by proposing strategic recommendations for organizations seeking to leverage AI in their supply chain operations and highlighting future development directions as AI technology continues to evolve. But the insights from industry leaders like Amazon and Alibaba may not fully apply to SMEs, which face unique challenges such as limited resources and technological readiness, highlighting the need for future research on scalable, cost-effective AI solutions and collaborative strategies to support their adoption.

Levels of corporate environmental strategies in Hungary and the associated environmental management control tools

The research aims to map environmental protection strategies and the related control tools and to identify the links among companies with the largest number of employees and sites in Hungary. The research questions were answered using a questionnaire survey method. The authors used cluster analysis to classify the 205 company strategies into the identified strategy clusters: Leaders, Awakeners, and Laggards. Then, the examined 21 environmental management control tools in the sample were divided into four groups: strategic, administrative, methodological and economic. Economic and strategic methods were the most common in the sample. The authors used cross-tabulation analysis to examine whether there is a statistically proven relationship between belonging to environmental strategy clusters and specific control tools. The analysis showed significant but weak to moderate relationships. According to Cramer’s V and the contingency coefficient, the closest relationship between the tested environmental management control tools and membership in environmental strategy clusters is shown by evaluating investments, assessing the economic viability of environmental strategies, and running an environmental training program for employees. In case of the robust lambda indicator, a significant relationship was found by examining the economics of environmental strategies and identifying environmental success factors and eco-balances. It can be concluded that the companies under examination follow a set of environmental goals, which they have incorporated into their strategic objectives. They use the available environmental management control toolbox to develop their strategies and to monitor their implementation to varying degrees.