Changes In Industry Research Articles

Impact of Rera, 2016 on Homebuyers and Promoters

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) was enacted to protect the interests of homebuyers and promote transparency in the Indian real estate sector. This paper examines the impact of RERA on homebuyers and promoters in India. RERA has brought about significant changes in the real estate industry, including the establishment of a robust regulatory framework, increased accountability of developers, and enhanced consumer protection. For homebuyers, RERA has provided a sense of security and confidence in the market. The act has ensured that developers register their projects with the relevant authorities, providing homebuyers with a sense of assurance about the legitimacy of the project. Moreover, RERA has enabled homebuyers to seek redressal of grievances through a fast-track dispute resolution mechanism. For promoters, RERA has brought about significant changes in the way they operate. The act has imposed stricter regulations on developers, including mandatory registration of projects, disclosure of project details, and adherence to timelines. This has led to an increase in transparency and accountability among developers, which in turn has reduced instances of delay and mismanagement.

How Media Framing of Video Games Affects the Perception and Understanding of the Video Game Industry: The Opinions of Students at the University of Zagreb

Creating video games is a complex process that can be tracked in stages, requiring compliance with platform-specific requirements, content, visual elements, characters, and the existence of interaction among them. In this context, there is increasing talk about gamification to strengthen user engagement, motivation, and communication. The popularity of video games as a broader social phenomenon sparks divided public opinions, and media reporting has a significant impact on it. Framing a particular topic in a negative or positive tone contributes to the perception of events, individuals, or processes as threats or opportunities, potentially leading to calls for increased regulation. This paper aims to analyze media coverage of video games and to investigate how it affects public opinion and understanding of the game industry, using a combined methodology. Analysis of the content of media coverage on selected foreign and Croatian online portals that deal with technology, as well as Croatian newspaper portals that have special gaming sections, showed a difference in the approach to reporting. Foreign media portals have shown exceptional commitment to collecting information about upcoming games and monitoring economic, industry changes, and player opinions, while domestic ones are focused on innovations within the Croatian gaming scene. The emphasis is on promoting and showcasing local talent and progress in the country's gaming industry. At the same time, the results of the survey showed that the majority of participants are familiar with the gaming industry and actively participate in it. Furthermore, although they follow media reports and reviews about video games, it still does not significantly influence their decision to purchase a video game. Finally, most participants feel that politics and social agendas are not desirable in video games.

Can local government implicit debt raise regional financial market spillover? Evidence from China

This paper investigates how local government implicit debt influences regional financial market spillovers. Utilizing the volatility spillover network of Diebold and Yilmaz (2014), we demonstrate that financial distress stemming from implicit debt can trigger regional financial market spillovers. Further analysis reveals that credit expansion amplifies the impact of local government implicit debt on cross-province volatility spillovers, while an improved financial situation lessens this impact. Moreover, this effect is more prominent in provinces with a higher foreign trade dependency and greater industrial structural change.

Do Not Extract Teeth which you could Restore Perhaps you do?

The Kurer Anchor System, a once widely used dental restoration method, offered a solution for retaining root canal posts in treated teeth. Despite its success in preserving natural teeth and providing a cost-effective alternative to implants, the system's popularity waned due to changes in the dental industry. This paper revisits the Kurer Anchor System, examining its clinical efficacy, economic advantages, and potential integration with modern dental practices. Emphasizing the importance of implant surface cleanliness, the paper advocates for the revival of the Kurer Anchor System in contemporary dentistry. The conclusion underscores the need for educating dental professionals about this system's benefits and proper application.

Comparative assessment of the effect of storage vessels, thatched roof and industrial activity on harvested rainwater quality in south eastern, Nigeria using water quality index

Rainwater is usually harvested through catchment systems such as roofs or directly from the sky for storage in different vessels for eventual use due to water scarcity which is as a result of increased in water demand, rapid industrialization, increasing pollution, global warming and climate change. This study was carried out to assess the effects of galvanized iron and PVC tanks, thatched roof and industrial activity on harvested rainwater quality by investigating physico-chemical properties, heavy metals, coliform level and metal composition of the storage vessels. Seven-two harvested rainwater samples were collected from four locations in the urban and rural areas of Delta and Enugu States, Nigeria between the months of April-July, 2018. Rainwater samples stored for 1 month to a year in storage vessels were considered. The results were compared with water quality standards (USEPA, WHO, NAFDAC and NSDWQ) and Water Quality Index ratings. Heavy metals (Pb, Fe, Cr, Zn and Al) were analyzed using Flame-AAS; other parameters were determined using standard methods. The WQI ratings were calculated using the weighted arithmetic method. The results were analysed using descriptive and two-way ANOVA statistical analysis. Results obtained in both areas of the States showed mean values ranging from 5.60 ± 0.28 to 7.60 ± 0.20 for pH, E.coli (0.00 ± 0.00–1.00 ± 0.00 cfu/mL), EC (7.00 ± 1.41–108.70 ± 8.62 µs/cm), colour (0.44 ± 0.01–12.86 ± 0.17 TCU) and heavy metals (mg/L) gave 0.00 ± 0.00–1.52 ± 0.13 for Fe, Pb (0.00 ± 0.00–0.29 ± 0.02), Cr (0.00 ± 0.00–0.30 ± 0.05), Zn (0.00 ± 0.00–0.05 ± 0.02) and Al (0.00 ± 0.00–4.65 ± 2.24). The results of the harvested rainwater samples analyzed showed that, the mean values of all the parameters analyzed were below and within the water quality set standard with the exception of a few in both areas in each of the States and were significantly different at (p < 0.05). The results of WQI ratings showed that, harvested rainwater qualities in both States were rated from excellent to unfit for drinking water quality. Generally, harvested rainwater stored in PVC tanks rated better than rainwater stored in galvanized iron tanks though not free of contamination. The storage duration for harvested rainwater is very important for its water quality, hence, harvested rainwater whether it is stored or not should be subjected to treatment before being use for potable usages.

Research topics in occupational medicine, 1990-2022: A text-mining-applied bibliometric study.

Occupational health has been influenced by societal and industrial changes. This study aimed to clarify topic trends in occupational health research in 1990-2022. We conducted a text-mining-adjusted bibliometric study using research titles in occupational health. Data on research titles and the years of publication were collected from 26 peer-reviewed journals on PubMed. Using morphological and correspondence analyses in text mining, we structured research topics into multiple categories and visualized the relationship between all categories and publication years. Statistical analyses were conducted using the text mining software - KH Coder 3.0. We obtained 48 645 articles containing 714 890 words in their titles. The research topics were classified into 4 categories and 17 subcategories, of which those of occupations; countries; non-intervention; psychosocial factors; lifestyle factors; safety; symptoms; therapy and care; and productivity have recently shown an increasing trend. In contrast, the subcategories of risk, chemical factors, disease, and organ damage showed decreasing trends. Chemical factors, which were the main topics in the 1990s, included risk, organ damage, and disease. Productivity, the main topic in the 2020s, co-occurred with lifestyle factors, symptoms, and intervention. Focal areas in occupational-health research shift according to societal trends. Occupational-health research has primarily analyzed issues in developed countries with capitalist values and may not have sufficiently covered issues in developing countries. It is imperative for policymakers and public funding bodies to determine priorities for investigation in the field.

Quand la direction Production nucléaire d’EDF devient « nœud de contrats » : retour sur les transformations des systèmes de gestion de la main-d’œuvre dans l’industrie électronucléaire

This article examines the transformation of labor management modes, both internal and external (contracting and subcontracting), between 1946 and 2017 within EDF’s Nuclear Production Division (DPN). Focusing on the nature and evolution of inter- and intra-organizational relations, analyzed through the prism of theories of the firm and of social regulation, it is found that a contractual logic gradually imposed itself within the company, in contrast to discourses that emphasized a logic of partnership. The author identifies the main phases in the process of transforming workforce management methods, in the light of contextual, industrial and political changes. The article questions the effects of the growing role of “contract” and contractualization in management methods as well as of the emergence of a managerial logic focused on costs and budgetary rigor. The impacts of such changes on the work performed by internal staff and contractors are analyzed as well as the impact on the quality of their interactions and on learning processes and skills .

Analysis of the efficiency of the use of labor resources in agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan

In the article, the authors consider the current state of the labor market in the rural sector, namely, the efficiency of the use of labor resources in agriculture through quantitative and qualitative indicators. The analysis of these indicators allows to get information about the main problems and difficulties faced by employers in the process of using labor resources. Based on the analysis, the authors note that one of the main problems of agricultural enterprises affecting the competitive capabilities of the industry is the qualification of labor resources. At the level of senior management, the provision of high-quality personnel is relative. But there are not enough middle-level specialists and working professions. The authors also note that young professionals have no interest in staying in agriculture, so there is a high turnover of personnel. The authors conclude that the rapid development of technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, including digitalization, automation, and generational change of specialists and workers in the industry are the driving forces that change the requirements for the professionalism of employees of the agricultural industry. Therefore, in order to be competitive in the labor market, it is necessary to master new competencies and skills that can make their work indispensable. To win competition with machines, it is necessary to develop the ability to communicate with different people and the ability to work in a team, to train the willingness to solve problems and the desire to think outside the box. These competencies are universal for all professional fields of activity.

MARKET OF PRODUCTS OF THE FEED INDUSTRY IN TODAY'S CONDITIONS

The article is devoted to the study of the state and prospects for the development of the feed industry market in Ukraine. The main reasons for the unstable activity of subjects of compound feed production, such as the high sensitivity of the market to changes in the grain industry, the limitation of the available raw material base, the lack of high-tech production in the necessary volumes, the constant increase in costs for the production of compound feed products, the insufficient development of the market infrastructure, the lack of sufficient solvent demand. The war in Ukraine affected the demand for compound feed products, production, sales, and logistics. The article provides statistical data of the Ukrainian market in 2022–2023 on the volume of compound feed production and the prices of compound feed components, namely grain and oil crops. Considering the export problems in Ukraine, raw materials are competitive in price policy. This situation is favorable for the Ukrainian production of compound feed, which, in turn, allows to increase the production of animal husbandry products . State influence in the direction of vertical integration makes it possible to control the beginning of the production chain, primarily grain producers to ensure the sale of agricultural products, protection from price fluctuations in raw materials markets, and flexible response to consumer requests. State stimulation of research and innovation , such as providing financial support and incentives for research in the field of compound fodder production, will contribute to the development of new technologies , improvement of feed quality, and increased competitiveness . To date, compound feed producers have overcome infrastructure challenges associated with the loss of logistics chains, damaged businesses, and demonstrated positive development trends and sustainable economic performance.

Are spatial imbalances in industrial structural change widening the common wealth gap?

The evolution of China's industrial structure from 2010 to 2021 is assessed based on the rationalization and sophistication of its industries. The Theil index quantifies spatial variability, while the Quadratic Assignment Procedure (QAP) investigates if changes in industrial structure imbalance will increase wealth disparity. The study's findings indicate a noticeable spatial imbalance in industrial structure change. The overall level of common wealth is low but steadily increasing, following a stepped-down structure of "east-center-west." Additionally, the north and south regions exhibit a pattern of "high in the north and low in the south." There is a pattern of higher values in the north and lower values in the south. In terms of common wealth and its dimensions, there is a ladder-like pattern with high values at the core decreasing towards the west. Between 2010 and 2021, the common wealth development shifted from a lower level to a higher one. Beijing, Jiangsu, and Shanghai constantly ranked in the top echelon, while Guangxi remained in the fifth echelon. The speed and difficulty of transitioning between echelons vary. Moving from the fourth echelon to the third echelon takes longer, while transitioning from the third echelon to higher echelons presents tougher challenges. Spatial imbalances in industrial structure changes widen the gap in common wealth. In particular, the impact of the gap in the advanced industrial structure on the common wealth gap is significantly higher than that of the gap in industrial rationalization. Reducing disparities in advanced industrial structure is more effective in reducing the overall wealth gap.

Analysis of temporal and spatial dynamics and driving factors in the aquaculture industry of Fuding City, China

BackgroundThe sustainable development of aquaculture is a crucial determinant of food security, the well-being of aquaculture practitioners, and economic growth within coastal regions. Considering the existing gap in research regarding spatial and temporal development of aquaculture, this study investigates the progression of aquaculture practices over time and across various locations in Fuding City, China. MethodsWe retrospectively collected temporal and spatial data on aquaculture, as well as demographic, social, and economic data for Fuding City from 2010 to 2020. By employing 3D kernel density analysis, we illustrated the temporal and spatial changes in aquaculture. Furthermore, we utilized Ordinary Least Squares regression to investigate the driving factors behind the spatial changes in the aquaculture industry. ResultsOver the past decades, we observed that in Fuding City, both the number of fishing rafts and aquaculture households initially decreased and then increased. The spatial distribution of aquaculture experienced a shift from the west (inner bay area) to the east (coastal area). Additionally, the type of fishing rafts also varied by region, with traditional rafts dominating the western inner bay and plastic rafts prevalent in the eastern offshore areas. Analysis of driving factors revealed that at least six factors have a significant positive correlation with the eastward shift of the aquaculture industry's center, including the proportion of migrant population, proportion of aquaculture to total fishery output, average temperature, investment in aquaculture technology, total fish sales, and GDP of Fuding City. ConclusionThis study examines the spatial and temporal dynamics of aquaculture in Fuding City from 2010 to 2020, proposing an innovative approach to spatial optimization that integrates both horizontal and vertical strategies. These insights aim to guide the development of coastal aquaculture policies and support sustainable regional development, fostering a balanced coexistence between human activities and marine environments.

Pengaruh Rasio Likuiditas, Rasio Solvabilitas, Rasio Profitabilitas, dan Rasio Aktivitas Terhadap Perubahan Laba Pada Industri Farmasi

This study aims to examine how influential the Liquidity Ratio, Solvency Ratio, Liquidity Ratio and Profitability Ratio have on Profit Changes in the Pharmaceutical Industry Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2016-2020. This type of research is quantitative by taking data on company financial reports that have been published on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The theory used in this research is Signaling Theory. The sampling method used purposive sampling technique. The samples used in this study were 10 pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. With a total of 50 data with a period of 5 years. The analytical method used is multiple linear analysis supported by IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The results of this study indicate that the Activity Ratio variable has an effect on earnings changes. However, the Profitability Ratio has a negative effect on Profit Changes, while the Liquidity Ratio and Solvability Ratio have no effect on Profit Changes at all.

AHP와 IPA 기법을 활용한 서비스 표준화 전략에 관한 연구

The service industry is undergoing changes such as digital transformation, and it is expected that the number of employees in all types of service industries will increase in the future. Therefore, service certification and standardization is essential to secure the competitiveness of the domestic service industry along with the leap to high-value-added industries. Existing research has focused on certification and standardization strategies to revitalize specific service sectors, but there is a lack of research on the service industry as a whole. Therefore, this study aims to develop the importance and priority of domestic service standardization strategies using AHP and IPA analysis to secure the competitiveness of the domestic service industry. Prior to the analysis, we first reviewed service standards, the current status of the domestic service industry, the current status of domestic service standards, and the current status of international service standards. Through the literature study, three large categories (pure service standards, service delivery infrastructure standardization, and service-applicable management service standardization) and eight medium categories (logistics and distribution, finance, safety, basic IT, education, telecommunications, tourism, and environment) were identified for AHP analysis. The analysis result of the 100 core service standards strategy showed that the development of standards in the fields of ‘social safety services’ and ‘promising services’ was evaluated as a high priority. The AHP analysis shows that ‘safety’ is the most important and urgent among ‘service delivery infrastructure standardization’, reflecting that safety is a top consideration in the service industry, suggesting that safety-related standards should be given top priority when establishing service standardization strategies. This study is expected to be used as a basis for the development of the domestic service industry and the development of certification by suggesting priorities for policies that reflect the problems of the domestic service industry, changes in the service industry, and prospects for the service industry, and to derive service strategies.

Maintaining the good store: lessons about caring practices from Swedish 100-year-old retail stores

ABSTRACT This article is about small-scale independent single-store retailers that have been in business since the first half of the 20th century – an overlooked group of actors in retail research. Research has mapped the broader structural changes in the retail industry that have benefitted large-scale operations during the last decade. Still, there is an absence of explanations for the continuous existence of small-scale retail businesses with product lines competing with large-scale actors. Retail research tends to take economic profitability and growth as starting points to interrogate the capacity of businesses to successfully compete. Against this background, the longevity of inner-city small-scale independent stores dating back to the early 20th century remains a puzzle, which calls for looking towards alternative theories to find reasons for the persistence of this line of retail. We engage with this puzzle by exploring practices of valuation engaged by store owners in a selection of small-scale, independent stores established in Gothenburg and Stockholm (Sweden) before the 1950s. We draw on understandings of values as produced through social practices and inquire how forms of caring practices figure in the day-to-day maintenance of the stores as means through which they produce value. The article builds on ethnographic fieldwork focusing on in-store interviews with store owners, employees, and customers complemented with observations. We find that care figures in these stores as expressions of attention and presence, of maintenance and of tacit knowledge, and suggest that the retailers’ focus on the caring practices identified – rather than on prioritizing growth – is key to their continued, long-term existence. Anchored in an understanding of retail as situated in broader social and political processes, and as such also impacting society at large, we moreover emphasise the importance of attentiveness and valuation of, the caring practices that small-scale store owners engage in.

3D printing of beams with the possibility of transverse reinforcement, considering the peculiarities of the construction printer

3D printing of load-bearing structuresis creating rapid changes in the construction industry. New opportunities for building complex architectural forms are emerging, and the speed and quality of work is accelerating. But don't forget about the production specifics of this latest technology. An important detail that many people forget about is that 3D printing with concrete or mortar requires the use of some kind of reinforcement, and there are still nostandards for solving this issue. This is ensured by the use of construction 3D printers, which allow for complex operations both at industrial factories and directly at the construction site. However, despite all the advantages of this technology, there are also a number of challenges due to insufficient optimisation of new systems. The required stiffness of the structures is not achieved due to the absence of a spatial reinforcement structure, which should be provided by vertical reinforcement ties (transverse reinforcement). The article presents a solution to the problem of transverse reinforcement in 3D printing of load-bearing beams, proposed and performed by the authors. To implement the task, design drawings of test beam structures were developed. The article presents the design of the beams and the sequence of their production by 3D printing. The beams were manufactured, according to the sequence of work developed by the authors of the article, by the Ukrainian company 3D TECHNOLOGY UTU LLC. The work resulted in the development of a technology for manufacturing beams with the possibility of reinforcingthem with a vertical welded cage in the design position. To determine the physical and mechanical characteristics of the materials, samples of cubes andprisms, as well as reinforcement, were made. The proposed technology of printing beams using a construction 3D printer made it possible to producestructures that meet the previously developed design and technological solutions and made it possible toplace transverse frames in the design position, which allows the structure to take not only bending moments but also transverse forces.

Readiness for Change in the Hospitality Industry in Indonesia

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the influence of organizational culture, perceived organizational support, and organizational commitment on readiness for change. This type of quantitative research is quantitative research where the sample is 111 respondents who were analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results showed that organizational culture, perceived organizational support, and organizational commitment positively affect readiness for change. Studies show that if the organizational culture, perceived organizational support, and organizational commitment are reasonable, it will increase employee readiness for change during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This research implies that The Royale Krakatau Hotel can create a web-based knowledge management system or application that can distribute employee knowledge anywhere and anytime. Second, it is important to pay attention to non-financial support, such as providing a more transparent employee of the month so that employees feel that the assessment is correct. Third, the organization can routinely look up to and calculate the workload of each employee so that the compensation and workload provided by the company are by the provisions without harming employees. Fourth, a change agent should be formed to manage any resistance to change and be more sensitive to the reasons why employees resist change to improve the employees' ability to understand and manage resistance to change.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Relations: Corporate Practices in Indonesia

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about significant changes in various industries, including public relations (PR) practices in companies. This research aims to explore the implementation of AI in corporate PR activities in Indonesia. Using a case study approach with in-depth interviews with PR practitioners from three major companies, this research reveals how AI is being used to optimise PR functions. The findings show that AI is primarily used to accelerate media and sentiment analysis, facilitate social media content management, and enhance personalisation and automation in marketing communications. However, there are still limitations to the implementation of AI due to resource constraints and regulatory factors. This research contributes to a better understanding of AI adoption in corporate PR practices in Indonesia and its future development potential. By examining real-world cases, it provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with using AI for strategic communication efforts in an emerging market context.

Educating Nursing and Health Care Professionals to Create Sustainable Change Through Innovation Education.

Health care needs new solutions to address enduring challenges faced by our nurses, health care professionals, patients, and populations. This paper describes the need for preparing nurses and health care professionals with health care innovation education. One School of Nursing formalized innovation education through a new health care innovation online graduate certificate program. The Health Care Innovation certificate program is a 12 credit, four course online program open to nurses and health care professionals aiming to create positive change in the health care industry. Graduates of the Health Care Innovation Certificate program reflected on 1) their motivations to pursue the program; 2) how the program helped inform their innovation knowledge to develop their innovations; and 3) how the program supported their life transformative education. There is great potential to drive positive change for our health care industry through the availability of formalized innovation education for nurses and health care professionals in the United States. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(X):XXX-XXX.].

Assessing Industrial Past and Cultural Changes in Industrial Lands along the Hangzhou Section of the Grand Canal in China

The Grand Canal has been fundamental in supporting Chinese industrialization, as evidenced in the great changes witnessed across industrial lands, but few studies have approached this issue from a cultural perspective. After an extensive industrial recession in the early 21st century, canal cities like Hangzhou have seen changes in the cultural functions of industrial lands, relocating, transforming, and demolishing factories and other constructions to develop new cultural spaces and products. A deep analysis of these cultural changes is, therefore, quite helpful to appreciate the features of and reasons for Chinese national policy setting in the cultural sections of the Grand Canal, such as the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized purpose of the Grand Canal, etc. Therefore, by focusing on the Hangzhou section of the Canal, and via the integration of high-resolution Google Earth images with a 1.5 spatial resolution, we dynamically monitored the land use of the 10 specifically selected industrial lands and interpretated the various uses of the areas from 2000 to 2020. Then, with archival data from 1950 to 2024 and fieldwork conducted over 1 year, and in consultation with major experts, we designed a mark sheet with factors and scores to comprehensively assess cultural changes in those lands. Consequently, the history of industrialization along the Hangzhou section was thoroughly analyzed with these investigations and data, and the reasons for and influence of cultural changes were presented in detail; subsequently, the outstanding problems were addressed, and suggestions were offered. This study contributes to a better understanding of Chinese cultural policy regarding cities along the Canal after the industrial decline, especially the critical implication of cultural loss within these cities. In addition, it also provides novel perspectives for cultural research, heritage conservation, and urban planning of canals or waterfront spaces for world heritage.

From mitigation to adaptation: Problematizing climate change in the maritime transport industry

AbstractThe literature on climate change in the maritime transport industry has grown rapidly in the last few years. Yet as the research agenda has progressed, scientific debates have become more isolated and fragmented, making it difficult to translate new findings into broader policy debates. This article draws on problematization methodology to help organize the scientific debate on maritime emissions and to identify analytical gaps and challenges. We argue that scholars investigate shipping's emission problem from four distinct analytical perspectives— (1) international laws and regulations, (2) markets and economics, (3) engineering and technology, and (4) authority and legitimacy. Each of these perspectives problematizes maritime emissions in specific ways, leading to different policies and strategies to address the problem. We call for better integrating these four literatures and highlight three crosscutting areas and problems for future research. First, developing institutions that facilitate market and engineering solutions; second, integrating climate mitigation and adaptation research; and third, focusing on justice concerns to ensure an equitable green transition in the maritime industry.This article is categorized under: Climate, History, Society, Culture &gt; Thought Leaders Policy and Governance &gt; International Policy Framework Policy and Governance &gt; Private Governance of Climate Change