Industrial Experience Research Articles

The metaverse and sustainability as drivers revolutionizing customer experience in the food industry

The metaverse’s rapid emergence as a key focus in modern discussions on innovation is driving a transformation in customer experience strategies. Fueled by evolving consumer demands for sustainability, companies of food industry are actively integrating metaverse innovations into their customer engagement plans. The aim of this study is to explore and highlight the transformation of customer experience strategies in the food industry within the metaverse, driven by the evolving demands and expectations of consumers for sustainability. The research strives to showcase how companies in food industry can adopt sustainability and fairness in the metaverse, creating immersive encounters and building relationships with consumers, all while encouraging environmentally conscious behaviour and motivating beneficial actions in the real world. Drawing from the insights gained in the secondary analysis, the study identifies and outlines specific strategies that companies in the food industry can adopt within the metaverse. These strategies aim to enhance customer experiences while embracing sustainability. The results of this study include a deeper understanding of how the metaverse is reshaping customer experience strategies in the food industry, leading to the identification of specific strategies that integrate sustainability, fostering immersive engagement and environmentally conscious behaviours.

Managing innovations in the energy sector through the adaptation of the experience of the rocket and space industry

In the modern world, energy is one of the most important sectors of the economy, on which the well-being and development of society directly depend. However, traditional energy management models no longer correspond to rapidly changing market conditions and technological progress. In this regard, there is an urgent need to find new, innovative approaches to managing this industry. In this article, it is proposed to use the experience of space-rocket industry (SRI) to manage innovations in the energy sector SRI is one of the most advanced industries where the latest technologies and management methods are used. The industry has a well- developed culture of innovation, which allows it to constantly develop and improve. The article discusses the basic principles of innovation management in SRI and suggests their adaptation to the energy sector. The advantages and possibilities of using the experience of SRI in this area are analyzed.

Collaboration Between Technical Colleges and Industries for Skills Acquisition in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works in Edo State, Nigeria

The study investigated strategies for improving collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works (MVMW) in Edo State, Nigeria. Four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study and one hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted 80 respondents, which comprised 53 technical teachers from five public technical colleges and 27 managers of automobile industries in Edo State. The entire population was used as the sample because it was of manageable size. The research instrument used for data collection in the study was a structured questionnaire with 18 item statements arranged in clusters. The instrument was validated by three experts in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. In order to establish the stability of the instrument, Cronbach alpha coefficient formula was used. The test yielded an overall coefficient of 0.85. The findings of the study revealed that there was no adequate collaboration between technical colleges and industries for skill acquisition in motor vehicle mechanic works in Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that industries should collaborate with technical colleges by training and re-training technical teachers, providing modern teaching and learning facilities and granting permission for students to use its facilities during students’ industrial work experience scheme.

Entrepreneurial experience and venture success: A comprehensive meta-analysis of performance determinants

PURPOSE: In both theory and practice, the entrepreneur’s prior experience is considered to be one of the most important human capital factors affecting venture performance. Nonetheless, the research on the effect of experience on venture performance has produced inconclusive findings. The literature explaining this inconclusiveness is sparse, but several determinants have been identified, such as the variability in the conceptualization and measurement of experience and performance, age of the investigated ventures, types of industry, or size and composition of venture management. The inconsistency of these features across primary studies makes it difficult to compare the results and to integrate findings. METHODOLOGY: This meta-analysis reviews and summarizes 80 primary studies in order to investigate the relationship between entrepreneur’s experience and venture performance. We investigated the effect of five determinants of this relationship, namely the type of experience, type of performance, venture age, size of managerial team, and composition of managerial team. A random effect model was applied and the correlation coefficient was used as an indicator of effect size. FINDINGS: The study found that experience positively affected venture performance, although the magnitude of the effect was rather small. Venture performance showed to have the strongest significant relationship with start-up experience, followed by industrial, working, and managerial experience. International, functional, and entrepreneurial experience had a non-significant effect on venture performance. Moreover, the effect of experience on venture performance was not significant for older ventures. Experience significantly affected two types of venture performance, namely the size of venture and profitability, while the effect on growth was non-significant. Finally, of all the types of venture management, the experience of owner-inclusive entrepreneurial teams had the greatest effect on venture performance. IMPLICATIONS: Investor practitioners may find it helpful to assess entrepreneurs’ experience within a broader context, taking account of the types of experience the entrepreneur possesses. Entrepreneurs’ international, functional, and entrepreneurial experience should be considered very carefully, as they had a non-significant effect on venture performance. In contrast, having experience of founding a venture or of a particular industry seems to provide more value than experience of doing business internationally, or being in business for many years. Another important aspect that investors and venture capitalists should take into account is the size and composition of the entrepreneurial team and the extent to which the venture proposal reflects the different types of experience the team members possess. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The study contributes to the human capital literature by firstly attempting to examine systematically the overall magnitude of the relationship between entrepreneur’s experience and venture performance. It also contributes by investigating the determinants of the relationship between experience and venture performance. It summarizes and combines previous inconclusive findings about the impact of different types of experience on different venture performance outcomes.

The effect of audit team and audit committee performance on the quality of audit

The study investigates the impact of audit committee performance (ACP) and audit team (AT) characteristics on audit quality. The research problem emerges when we question whether the characteristics of audit committees (ACs) impact audit quality. Additionally, an inquiry arises regarding the influence of the characteristics of the audit (CAT) team within the audit offices of Iraqi audit firms (AFs) on the audit quality. ACP characteristics include the number of members, independent members, financial and accounting experience of committee members, meeting frequency, and the presentation of financial annual reports (FARs) and auditor’s reports. CAT encompasses the team’s number, experience and industrial specialization (EIS), auditor’s judgment, and time required for audit tasks. We relied on a study (Husain, 2020; Alderman & Jollineau, 2020; Al-taee & Flayyih, 2022) in the study model design. The sample comprises 82 firms from the Iraq Stock Exchange with disclosed financial reports (2021–2022). The results reveal that the presentation of FARs and the industrial specialization and experience of CAT significantly influence audit quality, while other variables show no significant impact.

Importance of Strategic Environmental Assessment (Sea) Process and Environmental Health Impact Assessment (Ehia) Process Towards Sustainable Climate Change And Control

Importance of Strategic Environmental Assessment (Sea) Process and Environmental Health Impact Assessment (Ehia) Process Towards Sustainable Climate Change And Control

Tracer Study of BS Hotel and Restaurant Management in Kalinga State University

This study aims to track the employment profile, struggles of the graduates during their search for employment and perceived competencies acquired. The study is limited to the graduates of BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management of year 2017 – 2020. Further the study also assessed the curriculum design of the program of Kalinga State University. It aimed to find out the specific skills that helped the graduates attain employment in line with their specialization. There are 127 graduates, 87 of them were able to respond. The instrument is patterned with the employability survey used by Commission on Higher Education. Results show that 84% are employed. Among the employed 29% hold a position in line to specialization and 5% are in supervisory level. 38% of the employed respondents took 1 – 6 months as their length of pursuing employment. As to struggles during pursuit of employment, 25% believed that they lack industry experience. As to the skills acquired during their stay in university it is communication skills that got 59%. Tracer studies have been used as tool to know the performance of graduates from formal education to employment. This study was conducted to help the university deliver a more effective curriculum for BS HRM program. The findings provide helpful information on the improvement of the curriculum design, enhance the teaching strategies and planning initiative for the delivery of current and future curriculum. Furthermore, it will also be used as the databank of the graduate’s profile for future studies and accreditation purposes.

Effectiveness of Water-Amine Combined Process for CO2 Extraction from Biogas

Abstract The EU countries are implementing biomethane production projects from biogas, supplying it to the natural gas distribution grid, or using it as motor fuel. It is also extremely relevant for Ukraine, supposing the problems with gas import due to Russian aggression. Biogas production from landfills, agriculture waste, and sewage is already implemented in Ukraine, so the next step must be biomethane production on an industrial scale and the selection of biogas separation technology is important. Using 11 years of industrial experience in biogas production from landfills, wide experience of the different methane-containing gases separations, and small companies’ industrial possibilities, the most applicable separation technologies for Ukraine were selected: amine, water, and combined water amine carbon dioxide separation. These technologies had compared using computer simulation with real landfill biogas flow rate debt. Results of a software simulation of the most applicable water-amine absorption technology were verified using a laboratory setup. For carbon dioxide concentration in biogas at 32–42 % vol., the specific energy consumption when using water absorption is on average 2 times less compared to amine absorption, but at the same time, the loss of methane due to its solubility in water during water absorption amounted to 7.1–7.6 %, with practically no losses in amine absorption, and minor losses at 0.17–2.8 % in combined water-amine technology. The energy consumption of combined water-amine absorption is comparable to that of water absorption due to: a) reduction of heat losses for the regeneration process of saturated amine absorbent, as part of carbon dioxide has already been removed with water technology; b) using the methane excess to compensate power consumption of the biogas compressor during the preliminary water absorption of carbon dioxide and/or to compensate heat costs of the saturated amine absorbent regeneration

Dünyada ve Kazakistan'da Sanatın Geliştirilmesi ve Yaratıcı Eğitim: Tasarım ile Karşılaştırmalı Analiz

Teachers of art and creative education are assigned more and more complex and effective tasks. However, the current system of art education does not always prepare students for these challenges. When we study what and how our system teaches young designers, we find that the most valuable elements of a designer's perspective and process are rarely taught. Instead, some designers go beyond their education through industry experience, essentially learning by accident. Many project programs still maintain a closed perspective and an inefficient mechanism for tacit knowledge transfer. At the same time, the skills to develop creative solutions to complex problems are becoming increasingly important. Organizations are beginning to realize that signers bring something special to this type of work, a rational belief based on numerous studies that link commercial success to a design-based approach. So, what should we do? Other learned professions, such as medicine, law, and business, provide excellent advice and guidance embedded in their own professionalization history. In this article, we will borrow their experience to recommend a course of action for designing. This will not be easy: it will require a research team to make recommendations on how to compile a list of design and educational practices that schools can use to create a curriculum that is appropriate for their goals and abilities. And then it will take a conscious effort for the design profession to become both a reliable community of practitioners and an effective professor, able together to fully understand the value of design in the 21st century. In this article, we will outline this path.

Pengaruh Online Customer Review Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Jasa Kamar Studi Pada Pengguna Online Travel Agent di Rocky Plaza Hotel Kota Padang

This research was conducted based on the results of observations during pre-research during industrial field practice at Rocky Plaza Hotel Padang and the background of the problem of Online Customer Reviews that are still few, there are negative comments and room sales through Online Travel Agents are still low. This type of research is descriptive associative classified as causal associative research with a survey method that aims to see the influence of Online Customer Reviews (X) on Purchase Decisions (Y) through Online Travel Agents at Rocky Plaza Hotel Padang. This research was conducted based on observations during the industrial field experience at Rocky Plaza Hotel Padang, the authors found problems, namely the low sales of rooms through Online Travel Agents and the number of reviews contained on online travel agent sites is still relatively small. The number of samples in this study were 208 respondents using purposive sampling technique. Data collection in this study was obtained using questionnaires and google forms that have been compiled with a Likert scale. Technical analysis in this study is simple linear regression and the coefficient of determination. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that: (1) Online Customer Review (X) in the category of not agreeing (51%), (2) purchasing decisions (Y) in the category of agreeing (54.8%), (3) test results simple regression, the results of the regression coefficient equation are equal to. Based on the above equation, the regression coefficient is 0.659 with a sig value. 0.000 0.05. This means that every increase of 1 unit of Online Customer Review will increase by 0.659 units of purchasing decisions. For the results of the R Square value obtained at 0.749, it means that the effect of the X variable on Y is 74.9% and 25.1% is influenced by other factors..

Position Analysis and Strategic Recommendations for Business Improvement in The Micro-Small Industry of Oil Palm Post-Harvest Equipment in Kampar Regency, Riau Province

Many industries producing post-harvest oil palm equipment are growing in Riau Province, Indonesia because this province has a large area of oil palm plantations. Micro-small businesses dominate this industry. The micro-small oil palm post-harvest equipment industry experiences many obstacles in improving and developing its business. This research aims to analyze the position of the micro-small oil palm post-harvest equipment industry and then provide strategic recommendations to improve their business. The position analysis used is Business Model Canvas (BMC) analysis and Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) and External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrices. Business development strategy recommendations use the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) methods. The research results show that the company is in a growth and development phase. The top two strategies recommended for these companies are maximizing marketing channels and good cooperation through cooperatives, oil palm processing companies (such as PTPN), government agencies, and social media, and improving product quality by providing skilled human resources and research and development activities.

A systems model of procedures in high-risk work environments: Empirical evidence for the Safety Model 2 approach using the Interactive Behavior Triad

Written procedures are often used as safety barriers in high-risk industries and to assist workers in executing tasks efficiently. However, there continue to be incidents where the issues with procedures are identified as a root cause. Dekkersuggests that a contribution to these issues with procedures is the expectation that workers will always strictly adhere to procedures (Safety Model 1) versus viewing performing a task using procedures as a complex cognitive process where procedures are a tool or a resource for action (Safety Model 2; Dekker, 2003). The current empirical study seeks to validate the Interactive Behavior Triad (IBT; Byrne et al., 2006) as a framework for facilitating Model1/Model 2 investigations. We argue thatprocedure useis interactive behavior involving attributes of the person, context, and task. A survey was administered to procedure users from high-risk industries (N = 174). Analyses demonstrated that variables from theIBT facets interact with one another. We found three 2-way interactions: for procedure deviations (quality × position experience); and for procedure use (task frequency × step signoff and procedure quality × position experience). There were two 3-way interactions associated with procedure use (task frequency × industry experience × safety climate and task frequency × industry experience × quality). There are important implications of using the IBT for investigating variables in these domains, i.e., there was either a weak or no main effect of safety climate for any of the criteria. However, safety climate had a larger impact when considering task frequency and industry experience. Other implications and future research are discussed.

DOES INDUSTRIAL WORK PRACTICE EXPERIENCE AND VOCATIONAL COMPETENCE STRENGTHEN WORK READINESS THROUGH EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS?

This study was conducted to determine the effect of industrial work practice experience and vocational competence on job readiness through employability skills at State Vocational High School 3 Depok. The research method used is quantitative research method with a descriptive approach. The population used in this study were students of State Vocational High School 3 Depok in all expertise programs, namely Construction and Property Business, Computer and Network Engineering, Online Business and Marketing, Accounting and Institutional Finance, Islamic Banking and Office Management Automation consisting of 450 students with a sample of 212 students. This research model uses a path analysis model and the data analysis technique used is SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) using the SmartPLS version 3 application. This shows that industrial work practice experience and vocational competence have a positive and significant direct effect on work readiness, and also have indirect effect through employability skills.

Challenges and Satisfaction of Employees in Medical Textile Company job during the COVID-19 in Tirupur Dt.

This study delves into the multifaceted experiences of employees working in the medical textile industry during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tiruppur District. It examines the challenges that employees encountered, including health concerns, disruptions in supply chains, increased workloads, and the emotional toll of uncertainty. The study also investigates the sources of satisfaction that employees derived from their roles, particularly their contribution to producing essential medical supplies and the sense of camaraderie that emerged amidst adversity. By analyzing these challenges and sources of satisfaction, this research sheds light on the intricate dynamics of the employee experience in a critical industry during unprecedented times. The findings underscore the resilience demonstrated by both employees and employers in adapting to new norms, prioritizing safety, and fostering a sense of purpose. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between challenges and satisfaction within the context of the medical textile sector in Tiruppur District during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nuclear industry experiences in radiation exposures

Nuclear industry experiences in radiation exposures

Professional Development for Practitioners in Academia

Pracademia may be a new word to you. However, while you may not be immediately familiar with the term, you will be aware of the academic colleagues with professional industry experience who are the pracademics. Professional Development for Practitioners in Academia. Pracademia, edited by Jill Dickinson and Teri-Lisa Griffiths, is a highly readable and relatable (more of this later) collection. Divided into three sections, the book covers pracademic identities, professional development, and teaching practice. The authors bring an international perspective, from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, to a discussion of research and reflections on the topic of pracademia. Each chapter includes an ‘At a Glance’ opening list of key points and concludes with a ‘Points for Reflection’ set of questions. This structure provides the reader with a way into using the text as a prompt for deeper thought, reflection and interrogation of practice in relation to the ideas advanced in each chapter. As a result, the book is very user-friendly and chapters can be dipped into in light of the reader’s interests; however, beyond the CPD potential offered by this book it is also highly readable, through the authors’ stories, reflections and lived experiences as pracademics.

Non-mutagenic impurities – Recent industry experience of using dose durational limits in drug development

Absence of clear guidance on the qualification threshold for non-mutagenic impurities during clinical development is a source of inconsistency in both sponsor qualification approaches and health authority requests. A survey was conducted in March 2020 with 6 member companies of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). Thirteen examples were gathered of where non-International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) limits have been used in regulatory submissions for various indications and stages of development, together with the regulatory outcomes. As expected, few challenges were faced in early clinical development, with health authorities generally commenting that sponsors should work towards ICH Q3A and Q3B guideline specification limits as development progresses. However, inconsistent health authority requests were noted even for early phase clinical trials in late-stage oncology patients. For an optimised use of resources, consistent approaches would have the benefit of supporting faster access of safe medicines to patients while including Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (the 3Rs) considerations with respect to animal testing.

The Role of Mediation of Work Motivation in Determining Working Readiness of Vocational School Students

The competency of vocational high school students is still said to be lacking in work readiness. This is caused by a lack of encouragement for oneself, family, school facilities, school environment, etc. This research aims to analyze the mediating role of work motivation in determining vocational school students' work readiness. This research uses an ex-post facto quantitative approach with the path analysis method. Research subjects in 3 vocational schools in machining engineering expertise in class XII with a total sample of 193 people. Data collection uses questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Hypothesis testing in this study used SmartPLS 3 software. The findings show that work competency and industrial work practice experience can influence work motivation. Work motivation can directly influence students' work readiness. Indirectly, work competency affects work motivation through work readiness. Indirectly, industrial work practice experience affects work motivation through work readiness. It was concluded that work motivation plays a role in determining vocational school students' work readiness, especially in class XII machining engineering, followed by work competency and industrial work practice experience. So it is recommended to the vocational school community always to be motivated so that students are ready to work, have sufficient competence and experience, and always pay attention to the 3 things researchers discovered and discussed because vocational schools aim to work, continue, and become self-employed.

Designing innovation in urban hotels through guest experience data on interior design

PurposeThis paper aims to identify potential avenues for innovation in urban hotel management by analyzing self-reported data from visitors regarding their experience with interior design.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative exploratory computer-assisted content analysis was conducted to identify the impact of interior design on the guest experience. Leximancer 4.0 software analyzed 2,562 reviews from urban hotels collected through a reservation website.FindingsThe findings reveal that data reported by guests on interior design play a crucial role in shaping guest experiences, both positively and negatively. The esthetic appeal of interior design is shown to impact resting and comfort, affecting overall performance significantly. The study also highlights how different star categories of hotels and variations in visitors' purposes for their stay lead to distinct guest experiences and different opportunities to innovate.Research limitations/implicationsThe study’s results provide evidence for researchers and practitioners of the potential of the guest-reported interior design experience as a valuable source for fostering innovation. In addition, in the hotel industry, innovation may eventually be attained through interior design renovation.Practical implicationsSelf-reported data from guests on interior design is an effective tool for innovation. Making interior design a priority throughout the establishment and ongoing management of a hotel is crucial. By integrating interior design, not only can potential negative experiences be avoided, but greater guest satisfaction can also be achieved during their stay, promoting memorable experiences that align with the hotel category and customer expectations.Social implicationsThis research emphasizes the importance of interior design as a catalyst for innovation and improved social experiences in the hospitality industry. Innovation in interior design can improve hotel performance in several dimensions, including attracting more visitors to the hotel and the area, increasing tourism revenue for local businesses and contributing to the broader societal goal of reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.Originality/valueThis article adopts a guest-centered methodology to provide valuable insights for hotel managers to leverage interior design as a tool for innovation in the hospitality industry after showing that interior design enhances guests' experiences, comfort and hotel differentiation.

A Comprehensive Approach to Capturing the Impact and Identifying Countermeasures of the COVID-19 Pandemic at Construction Sites in the Republic of Korea

From cost and management perspectives, the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent countermeasures adversely affected labor-intensive construction companies owing to the restrictive guidelines. Following a systematic literature review, this study developed a theoretical framework to assess the impacts of COVID-19 and its countermeasures on construction sites. Based on a developed framework reflecting abroad cases, we explored the Republic of Korea (ROK) situation. Questionnaires were utilized to detect this impact, and were then analyzed using the relative importance index. Through interviews with site managers in the ROK, combined with text-mining and network analysis, this study aimed to pinpoint effective countermeasures and validate the framework. Results revealed that despite policy changes, construction sites in the ROK were not seriously affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while foreign investment remained steady owing to robust financial contracts, labor shortages and cooperative challenges hindered productivity. Additionally, beyond telecommuting and inspections, changing hygiene regulations prompted the adoption of smart technologies. Further, site managers requested the optimization of worker management and smart systems with governance, hygiene, and quarantine policies. Although impacts from other countries have been studied, the experiences of industries in the ROK remain unanalyzed. In addition, the existing literature has only examined the economic viability of the construction industry; therefore, this study assessed the impacts and countermeasures of COVID-19 from the perspective of managers using a unified theoretical framework.