Pioneers Of Industry Research Articles

The preservation of high-definition video data at the USC Digital Repository: The Television Academy Foundation’s Interviews Collection

This paper presents a comprehensive case study examining a large-scale video migration project carried out by the USC Digital Repository involving oral history interviews from the Television Academy Foundation, captured in high-definition video (HDV). Unlike the more-widely compatible MiniDV format, HDV poses unique challenges due to its distinct format standard, rendering many open source toolsets geared towards capturing DV content incompatible. Consequently, this leaves archivists to rely on unsupported, proprietary tools, exacerbating the complexities inherent in large-scale migrations. Before presenting the troubleshooting process, this paper provides an overview of The Foundation’s Interviews collection, which includes over 900 interviews spanning over 3,000 hours of catalogued and publicly accessible first-hand accounts of television industry pioneers and professionals. Subsequently, the paper delves into the technical intricacies of the HDV format and the challenges of migrating data from HDV. It examines the strategies considered for identifying and addressing corrupt data, alongside implemented solutions aimed at balancing data authenticity with usability in the face of inevitable corruption occurrences throughout the collection. This study not only sheds light on the challenges inherent in preserving HDV content but also offers guidance for future endeavours seeking to safeguard valuable cultural and historical materials in similar formats.

Rudolf von Carnall (1804–1874), reformer of Prussian mining law, co-founder of the German Geological Society, influencer in the founding of the Royal Prussian Geological State Survey and pioneer of the potash industry.]

Rudolf von Carnall (1804–1874), reformer of Prussian mining law, co-founder of the German Geological Society, influencer in the founding of the Royal Prussian Geological State Survey and pioneer of the potash industry.]

Preface

Chairman’s Preface Dr. Talal Al-Wahaibi Chairman, ICES 2024 Dean, College of Engineering A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman Welcome to the International Conference on Energy and Sustainability (ICES 2024) — a nexus where academia’s brightest minds, industry pioneers, and passionate researchers converge to ignite discussions and exchange ideas that will shape the future of energy and sustainability. As we gather here, whether in the halls of A’Sharqiyah University or through the digital expanse connecting us across the world, we do so with a unified purpose: to explore avenues for a greener economy and a sustainable future, not just for Oman but for our global community. Under the wise directives of His Majesty, Oman is on an ambitious journey to establish the ‘Oman Sustainability Centre’ and achieve the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. It is a bold vision that requires equally bold actions, and through the collaborative effort of this conference, A’Sharqiyah University reaffirms its commitment to being a catalyst in this national endeavor. Please note that the proceedings here represent a selection of the work presented at ICES 2024. Some papers have been extended beyond this collection for publication in collaboration with esteemed journals. This curated volume captures the breadth of discussions and contributions made during our event, yet there is more to be found in the associated journal issues. In these proceedings, you will find the essence of ICES 2024 distilled into words and studies. Each page carries the weight of our collective aspiration and the detailed insights that emerged from our two-day engagement. The College of Engineering at A’Sharqiyah University is proud to host this event, which aligns perfectly with our vision to become a beacon of excellence in the domains of energy and sustainability. The objective of ICES 2024 extends beyond the dissemination of research; it is to cement relationships among the academic community and industry leaders, to spark innovative partnerships, and to foster a collaborative network that transcends borders. In this confluence of local wisdom and international expertise, we find the greatest potential for impactful change. The proceedings before you are a testament to the rigorous inquiry and innovative spirit that characterizes ICES 2024. They are a record of the thoughtful discourse that took place, the challenging questions raised, and the forward-thinking solutions proposed. I am deeply grateful to every participant, speaker, organizer, and attendee — your contributions have been the lifeblood of this conference. Together, we have created a platform for meaningful conversation and set the stage for impactful action. List of Steering Committee, Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee and About the Conference are available in this Pdf.

Kids Go- Ride Pooling/sharing Cab Services for Children

Kids Go is an innovative door-to-door ride-hailing service designed specifically for the mobility needs of children, adolescents and students. Kids Go's main focus is ensuring the safety of its little passengers. Providing a service that combines independence and reliability gives parents a new sense of security. This innovation lies in the seamless integration of the latest technology, enabling parents to receive real-time notifications at every important point in their child's journey, from the moment they pick them up and drop them off, and even during the check-in and check-out process. You will be able to known as an industry pioneer, Kids Go is proud to launch India's first children's ride-hailing service with a comprehensive online presence and live driver tracking. This tech-savvy approach demonstrates the brand's commitment not only to transparency, but also to staying ahead of the curve. Kids Go not only offers unparalleled convenience, it also leads the way in environmental responsibility. The service actively contributes to reducing CO2 emissions by integrating electric vehicles and his CNG vehicles into vehicles, effectively minimizing carbon dioxide emissions. This dual commitment to safety and sustainability solidifies Kids Go's position as a pioneer in child transportation. In a world where parenting concerns are paramount, Kids Go represents a reliable, affordable and eco-friendly solution that goes beyond traditional ride-hailing standards and redefines standards for safety and comfort. Keywords – Kids Go, Innovation, Door to door, Adolescents, Students, Safety, Little passengers, Independence, Reliability, Parents, Security, Technology, Real-time notifications, Check-In, Check-out, Industry pioneer, Unparalleled convenience, Environmental responsibility, CO2 emissions, Carbon dioxide emissions

Promotion by KOL and Acquaintances in Differentiated Products: By the Case of Nintendo Switch

Nintendo, founded in 1889, is a Japanese company mainly engaged in the development of electronic game hardware and software and is the pioneer of the modern electronic game industry. Nintendo Corporation is headquartered in Kyoto City, Japan. Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion copies of its software worldwide, created some of the most famous characters in the history of gaming, such as Mario, and created some of the most classic games in the history of gaming, such as The Legend of Zelda.According to Pu Yamauchi, the head of the game department, it is known that Nintendo strives to be a paradise for game artists. Nintendo believes that people who develop great games should be artists, not technicians, and therefore should be given enough freedom. That's why the Switch is so innovative today. This paper mainly focuses on the analysis of Nintendo's customer characteristics and product characteristics and puts forward corresponding marketing strategies and cures.

Blockchain in Agriculture to Ensure Trust, Effectiveness, and Traceability from Farm Fields to Groceries

Despite its status as one of the most ancient sectors worldwide, agriculture continues to be a fundamental cornerstone of the global economy. Nevertheless, it faces obstacles such as a lack of trust, difficulties in tracking, and inefficiencies in managing the supply chain. This article examines the potential of blockchain technology (BCT) to alter the agricultural industry by providing a decentralized, transparent, and unchangeable solution to meet the difficulties it faces. The initial discussion provides an overview of the challenges encountered by the agricultural industry, followed by a thorough analysis of BCT, highlighting its potential advantages. Following that, the article explores other agricultural uses for blockchain technology, such as managing supply chains, verifying products, and processing payments. In addition, this paper examines the constraints and challenges related to the use of blockchain technology in agriculture, including issues such as scalability, legal frameworks, and interoperability. This paper highlights the potential of BCT to transform the agricultural industry by offering a transparent and secure platform for managing the supply chain. Nevertheless, it emphasizes the need for involving stakeholders, having clear legislation, and possessing technical skills in order to achieve effective implementation. This work utilizes a systematic literature review using the PRISMA technique and applies meta-analysis as the research methodology, enabling a thorough investigation of the present information available. The results emphasize the significant and positive effect of BCT on agriculture, emphasizing the need for cooperative endeavors among governments, industry pioneers, and technology specialists to encourage its extensive implementation and contribute to the advancement of a sustainable and resilient food system.

From Superman to Swordquest: Atari and early video game labor exploitation

AbstractUnionization efforts have only recently begun to address the exploitative conditions of working in video games. Despite such conditions dating back to the industry's origins, scholarship has tended to focus on contemporary labor issues over those of the past. To illustrate early forms of video game exploitation, I examine the history of industry pioneer Atari under the ownership of media conglomerate Warner Communications, Inc. (WCI) from 1976 to 1984. Soon after acquiring Atari, WCI installed a new CEO and pursued convergence initiatives. As a corporate ideal, convergence implies two cultures cooperating as they move toward becoming a single culture. I argue, however, that bringing together multiple media often creates conflict between different work cultures. Using the case studies of Superman (1979), E.T. the Extra‐Terrestrial (1982), and the original Swordquest trilogy (1982–1983), I explain how WCI's convergence with Atari led to culture clashes, an exodus of talent, the rise of rival software companies, product saturation, and the transformation of the global video game market by the end of the 1980s. I conclude by considering how the conflict between WCI and Atari provides lessons for labor problems that continue to characterize the industry—both in isolation and in relation to older media industries.

Incorporating Nanotechnology in the Construction Industry

Nanotechnology is ushering in a new era in the construction industry, where materials and systems are engineered at the nanoscale, offering innovative solutions to enhance building quality, sustainability, and efficiency. This exploration delves into the potential applications of nanotechnology in construction, from stronger and lighter construction materials to self-cleaning surfaces, improved energy efficiency, and smart building solutions. While the promise is vast, it's essential to address safety, regulations, and environmental concerns as the construction industry pioneers this transformative frontier. This abstract provides a glimpse into how nanotechnology is redefining the construction landscape and shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow

Research on the Marketing Strategy of HEYTEA

With the continuous improvement of people's material living standards, the current tea industry has gradually gained people's attention. Relying on the advantages of the fresh taste of the products, the exquisite packaging appearance and the comfortable layout of the store, it has won the hearts of many consumers. HEYTEA, the pioneer of the new tea beverage industry, stands out in the highly competitive ready-made tea industry. HEYTEA's successful marketing strategy is a major reason for its success. The purpose of this paper is to explore the different marketing strategies of HEYTEA to make it a leader in the development concept of current consumption trends. This research adopts the method of reading literature to browse various literature related to HEYTEA, and summarizes the successful marketing strategy of HEYTEA. This study found that HEYTEA's marketing strategies can be divided into three aspects: brand innovation, market expansion and hunger marketing.

An Effective and Efficient Method for Detecting Defective Areas of Auto Parts based on CNNs

We propose a method for identifying the flaws on the product surface using a deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), making them more efficient and effective. Our approach – Gradient-weighted Flaw Detecting (GWFD), uses the gradients of the significant layers (identify the flaws in a CNN) to produce a localization map identifying the flaw areas on the product surface in the image for detecting industrial products. The problem with manual inspection is that it requires human and material resources, and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The crux of identifying the flaws on the product surface is that the method can extract the features of the flaws and achieve a precise location. Unlike previous surface detection methods, GWFD combines an attention mechanism with edge detection to precisely focus on the flaw area of the product surface. At the same time, simple heuristic fine-tuning and reinforcement learning are applied during the training stage. Experiments show that GWFD achieves the precise location and detection of the flaws compared with other methods such as SIFT, KAZE, SSD MobileNet (V3), and SINet. GWFD helps users successfully inspect the flawed area of auto parts and has always been an industry pioneer for identifying flawed areas on the product surface. We hope that our work will promote and complete the practical application in more production lines.

A brief analysis of the influence of contemporary art trends on modern design

Nordic design has been regarded as the pioneer of the design industry in recent years, people always talk about the cutting-edge ideas of design cannot get around Nordic design. Its unique concept and "warm" design style are respected by people. The colors, materials and shapes used in Nordic design have always been the latest topics discussed in the design circle. This paper will analyze the essence of Nordic design and its influence on modern design from the three aspects of Nordic design style, representative works and the influence on modern design, and analyze the new extension of Nordic design under the trend of the new era and the help to the current stage of learning.

Analysis of P&G's Financial Strategy and Operational Strategy

As COVID-19 becomes normalized worldwide, the consumer market is on the move, the real economy is in a state of flux, and the industry leaders, the big multinationals, are always on the lookout for opportunities to take advantage of them. This paper uses P & G's financial reports for 2022 as a sample to analyze the moves made by such multinationals at the doorstep of this new era and their preparations for the opportunities that lie ahead. The survey results show that P & G is on a steady financial and operational growth path in 2022, and the market size is also on an expansion trend. Likewise, as COVID-19 becomes normalized worldwide, online business is gradually being recognized by the general public as a mainstream way of spending money. The results of this analysis reflect the changes in consumption of daily necessities in different regions in 2022, and how P & G can stand out in an era where online business is so busy. This paper aims to examine where the world economy is heading in the post-epidemic era and how industry pioneers will react.

ID Asks/Kenneth Werner

ID Asks/Kenneth Werner

Southwest Cinematography: The Scientific, Ethnic and Aesthetic Nature of Sun Mingjing’s Frontier Photographic Perspective

Sun Mingjing is the pioneer of modern Chinese film education and the pioneer of Chinese TV industry. From 1938 to 1945, Sun Mingjing moved westward to Sichuan due to the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, and the southwest countries naturally became the theme of his photography. At that time, there were many provinces such as Sichuan, Kang, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Tibet in the southwest. However, the academic circles at that time paid little attention to and researched on this area due to the remote location, the difficult roads, and the distribution of many ethnic minorities. Photography is not only an image recording medium, but also an important image-building tool. A history of photography is also a history of visual viewing and image changes. The author tries to sort out Sun Mingjing’s Southwest photographic works, compare his photographic works with other works of similar themes in the same period, and study Sun Mingjing’s photography investigation of landscape, geography, ethnic minorities and people’s livelihood, in which way a glimpse of the social phenomenon in ethnic minority areas in modern Southwest China can be viewed from those real images, and we can explore the scientific, national and aesthetic approach to appreciate his works.

Аспекты наследия академика В.П. Горячкина

Possessing deep knowledge of mathematics and general mechanics, V.P. Goryachkin applied them to the design analysis of agricultural machines. Thereby at the beginning of the twentieth century, he established a new scientific discipline, which he called “Agricultural Mechanics”. Within the framework of this science, he also solved some theoretical problems of the tractor. He was engaged in the design of tractor equipment and recommendations for its development during numerous tests at the Machine Testing Station headed by him and within the framework of the government commission. The purpose of the research was to identify the theoretical and practical contribution of V.P. Goryachkin in the establishing of the tractor science and the domestic tractor construction. In accordance with the methods used in the history of science and technology, the author established that V.P. Goryachkin developed the theory of the driving and driven wheels of the tractor, justified proposals for improving the characteristics of the engine and the location of its longitudinal axis relative to the tractor’s travel direction, established the relationship between the tractor power and the operating speed, solved the constructive and power problems of coupling the tractor with a plow, formulated recommendations for improving mechanical propulsion and engines. Conducting numerous tests of tractors in the 1920s, and participating in the work of the government commission, V.P. Goryachkin contributed much to the development of the tractor industry. His recommendations greatly helped determine the pace and trends in the development of tractor construction in the USSR. Based on the conducted research, the author states that by his theoretical research and practical achievements, V.P. Goryachkin made a significant contribution to the history of domestic tractor construction, so his name should be mentioned along with other pioneers of the domestic tractor industry.

Research on Pop Mart's Marketing Strategy and Future Development

The market size for pop toys retailing globally has a bright future, driven by the rise in disposable income, the rapid expansion of the pop culture business, and particularly the successful incubation of more high-quality IPs in the market. A lot of related industries and enterprises have transformed to the pop toy industry. However, since a unified industry standard and management norm has not yet been formed, the level of industry development is uneven. In this article, we conduct a case study on pop toy industry at Pop Mart, a key pioneer and promoter of pop toy industry in China. Since its creation 12 years ago, Pop Mart has succeeded in transforming from a simple and small toy collection shop to a famous IP brand that primarily develops its pop toy products. This study contributes to the present literature from two aspects. First, based on the 4P marketing theory, we analyze the marketing strategy of Pop Mart and explore its success, to make recommendations for the growth of China's pop toy culture game industry. Second, Pop Mart's internal strengths and internal weaknesses, external opportunities and external threats are examined using the SWOT model analysis to propose ideas and suggestions for its future development strategies in accordance with the circumstances of the moment and the prevailing economic climate.

Decentralized Identity Management Using Blockchain

This article explores the usage of decentralised identity (DID) management using blockchain in global organisations to support secure usage of information resources. Blockchain as technology was initially introduced as a cryptocurrency and there have been challenges in its adoption for enterprise applications such as identity management. DID is emerging as one of the strong blockchain adoption use cases. Industry pioneers and users across domains have started exploring DID use cases, which help better protect their personal data and application access control as compared to traditional, central, or federated identity management models. In this exploratory work, the authors employ qualitative secondary case-based study research methodology to understand the challenges of the current digital identity management landscape and explore the possible benefits of DID as an emerging identity management paradigm. They propose a conceptual cube framework for analysing and studying various DID platforms thereby contributing to both the theory and practice of digitally secure identity.

The CSFs from the Perspective of Users in Achieving ERP System Implementation and Post-Implementation Success: A Case of Saudi Arabian Food Industry

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have a major impact on the functioning of organizations and the development of business strategy. However, one of the main reasons that cause failure in ERP implementations to achieve the expected benefits is that the system is not fully accepted by end users. User rejection of the system is the second reason after time and budget overrun, while the fourth barrier to ERP post-implementation. Most studies have focused on ERP adoption and installation while neglecting post-implementation evaluation, which omits insights into the priority of ERP systems and CSFs from the stance of ERP users. Therefore, this study identified factors that led to user acceptance of the use of ERP systems at both implementation and post-implementation stages (after installation). In addition, this study assessed the interrelationship between the factors and the most influential factors toward user acceptance. A survey was conducted among pioneers of the food industry in Saudi Arabia, which included 144 ERP system users from assembly and manufacturing, accounts, human resources, warehouse, and sales departments. The descriptive-analytical approach was deployed in this study. As a result, project management, top management support, and user training had significant impacts on the efficacy of ERP system implementation. On the contrary, support for technological changes in new software and hardware, managing changes in systems, procedures, and work steps already in place within the organization, as well as user interfaces and custom code, displayed a direct impact on user acceptance of ERP systems post-implementation. This study is the first research that provides a rating of CSFs from the perspective of its users in Saudi Arabia. It also enables decision makers of food industries to better assess the project risks, implement risk-mitigation methods, create appropriate intervention techniques to discover the strengths and limitations of the ERP users, and value the “best of fit” solutions over “best practice” solutions when determining the most appropriate option for food industries.

Meorient: a pioneer of the digital exhibition industry

Learning outcomes This paper aims to first, identify the external and internal factors that a company needs to analyze when formulating its digital platform strategy. Based on the framework of PESTNPG (political economic social and culture technological population and globalization) and internal analysis a company should analyze both internal and external factors to formulate its digital platform strategy. For companies from emerging markets the institutional-based market created by national or local governments is important for digital platform strategy. Second dynamic capability theory and its linkages to digital platform strategy. The dynamic capabilities view is considered as a primary theoretical lens in the strategy literature to analyze a company’s strategies to achieve sustainable competitive advantages. To carry out a successful digital platform strategy companies need to build strong dynamic capabilities to capture or create opportunities and reconfigure their resources simultaneously. Third the advantages and disadvantages of different digital platform strategies (i.e. an independent digital platform and online–offline integration platform) and the possible consequences and risks of different strategies. It is important to evaluate different types of digital platform strategies that require different capabilities in terms of business structure product structure revenue structure organizational structure and technology architecture. A company needs to link these capabilities to a digital platform strategy to enable the integration (or separation) of online business with offline business. It also increases the accuracy and efficiency of online business. Fourth key points of digital platform strategy implementation. Companies need to identify key profit models for their digital platform to promote business growth and financial returns. It is equally important to increase customer value by leveraging its digital exhibition platform and to learn to use digital technology to foster organizational dematerialization. Case overview/Synopsis Zhejiang Meorient Commerce & Exhibition Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Meorient”) was a leading company in the exhibition industry in China. The unexpected outbreak of COVID-19 plunged Meorient into a state of emergency that forced it to fight for survival. Further, China had launched a national strategy of Digital China, which created new market opportunities for Meorient. As a result, Meorient gradually developed and launched its digital exhibition services in 2015. Meorient suffered significant losses in 2020 due to COVID-19 and had to formulate a new strategy based on a digital exhibition platform in 2021. Chairman Pan Jianjun had two options. One was a purely digital platform strategy without the original offline exhibition business. The other one was an online and offline integration strategy. Which option was the best way forward for Meorient? Pan had to make a choice. Some of the top management team members believed Meorient should completely transform into a digital platform company and provide comprehensive online digital exhibition services. Over the previous 20 years, Meorient had accumulated a large amount of data from domestic and foreign exhibitors and professional buyers and had gradually developed a digital exhibition platform. It was one of the companies that pioneered digital transformation within China’s exhibition industry. More conservative thinking held that Meorient's strategy should focus more narrowly on the integration of online and offline exhibition businesses. Toward the post-pandemic era, China’s national strategy of “Digital China” accelerated the development of digital infrastructures. During such critical transitional period, Meorient had to choose wisely if it was to sustain its profits or even survive. Complexity academic level The case is aimed at students in undergraduate, MBA, short course executive, EMBA or other executive education programs, especially where digital transformation is featured subject matter. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 11: Strategy

The Insurtech Revolution in Insurance Industry: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

The insurance sector is undergoing a global upswing in technology improvements to its operations and products, especially in those areas where the FinTech environment has expanded significantly. From the perspective of InsurTech, India is noteworthy because of the scale of its uninsured population. The term "InsurTech" refers to technical advancements developed and applied to increase the effectiveness of the insurance sector. In the upcoming years, InsurTech as a sector is guaranteed to gain the attention of insurance industry pioneers. The primary goal of this study is to discuss the Indian insurance industry's adoption of InsurTech. It explains the development of the insurance technology sector in India as well as the current state of insurance technology. The study used a descriptive form of research approach because the paper attempted to detail many features of the phenomena in this setting. InsurTech development, Indian InsurTech structure, InsurTech start-up in India, InsurTech trends in India, and InsurTech issues are all examined in this research study.