Information Resource Management Research Articles

ЩОДО ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ПОНЯТТЯ ТА РОЛІ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ РЕСУРСІВ В УПРАВЛІННІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВОМ

The article examines the concept of "information resource" and approaches to its formation. It is noted that the high rates of digital transformation of management processes are caused by the conditions of digitalization of socio-economic and other spheres of society, the rise of the knowledge society, and the development of information and communication systems and technologies. The authors propose their own formulation of information resources, which is formulated from the standpoint of a managerial approach. Based on the results of the analysis of the theoretical foundations of information management, the article assigns characteristics of information resources, among which the most important are the ability to reduce or eliminate uncertainty, which reduces the risk of making a wrong decision; reusability, which reduces the overall cost of obtaining information and generates new data sets; and high growth rate of information resources in modern society, which is directly proportional to the frequency of their use. It is established that information in a management system becomes an information resource only when it is evaluated by the user. The essence of information resources is presented, which consists in the symbiosis of two concepts: information and resource. It is established that the use of information resources increases or updates their value, which is determined by a set of properties of utility and specificity. This process is quite complex in terms of implementation and organization. On the basis of the results a generalized scheme of management of information resources of an enterprise is built, which is based on the rule of maximization of efficiency of use of information as a resource. Two generalized groups have been assigned – sources of information resources – internal and external. The heterogeneity, diversity and specificity of primary external information are noted. The important role of external information resources in comprehensive assessment of performance and identification of promising areas for further development of the enterprise is noted. Conclusions are drawn regarding the practical significance of information resources in forecasting and planning the needs of enterprises.

Формування інформаційно-комунікаційного менеджменту організації

The article is aimed at studying and substantiating information and communication links and managing them in an organization, i. e. systematizing the entire communication space relating to enterprise management and promotion of goods and services. The article describes the meaning, value and place of information and communication management of organization as a process of making managerial decisions and promoting goods and services. As a result of all relevant research, the article forms a mechanism of information and communication management of organization, which allows to effectively manage information resources and communication processes at enterprise, which, in turn, provides improvement of productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. The systematization of the classification of communications, which is presented in the article, depending on the type, environment of application and characterization of each of them, allows more effective use of all information and communication processes for the formation of a general organizational mechanism of communication links. The authors, after a thorough study of domestic and foreign opinions of scholars on information and communication management, provide their own vision of this category as an area of activity that studies, develops and implements strategies, methods and technologies for effective management of information resources and communication processes in an organization or enterprise. For formation of the mechanism of information and communication management, the article identifies the main aspects of formation of communication space of enterprise, namely: collection and processing of information; providing access to information and information security; communications management; information technology management; analysis and implementation of the latest solutions. Improving the information and communication management in enterprises can play an important role in improving the efficiency and productivity of the organization. Therefore, the article considers the main processes that will improve information and communication management at enterprises.

Spatial distribution patterns of hotspot and relationship between hotspot and vegetation indices in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

This work focused on Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, had 2 targets which were 1) to analyse spatial distribution patterns of hotspot and 2) to analyse a relationship between hotspot and vegetation indices in the area. The hotspots data of 2016 - 2020 which had a significant level > 70% were gathered from MODIS satellite images, was provided by Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). An analyse method was performed by Nearest Neighbour Index (NNI) with Moran? s I to present spatial distribution patterns and density of hotspot. Analysis of Getis - Ord Gi* statistic was for identify heat of hotspot comparing with surrounding area. Moreover, vegetation indices values (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index: NDVI, Soil Adjustment Vegetation Index: SAVI and Normalized Difference Water Index: NDWI) was examined by satellite images of the same period from Landsat 8 OLI to analyse a relationship between hotspot and each vegetation index. The results illustrated that there were different number of hotspots over 5 studying years, especially in 2016 which had the most hotspot. The spatial distribution of hotspot patterns was classified as clustered type (Getis - Ord Gi* statistic with Z-Score > 1.96) with different hotspot density in each year. The area which had high heat was found in upper and west area with medium to high hotspots density. The hotspot and NDVI had relationship in contrast by a correlation coefficient value at -.887 (r = -.887) with a significant level at .05. However, SAVI and NDWI had no relationship with hotspot.

Retracted: “Internet + Artificial Intelligence” Human Resource Information Management System Construction Innovation and Research

Retracted: “Internet + Artificial Intelligence” Human Resource Information Management System Construction Innovation and Research

Problems and solutions of information resource management in university digital library

Problems and solutions of information resource management in university digital library

Problems and solutions of information resource management in university digital library

Problems and solutions of information resource management in university digital library

Retracted: Research on Library Book Information Resource Management Based on Artificial Intelligence and Sensors

Retracted: Research on Library Book Information Resource Management Based on Artificial Intelligence and Sensors

The interaction between rationality, politics and artificial intelligence in the decision-making process

This review paper delves deeply into the intricate correlation between rational and political strategies in the decision-making process of information technology governance (ITG). The core focus is to understand how advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and decision intelligence, when juxtaposed with traditional political decision-making methods and rational conceptualization (Cohen & Comesaña, 2023), coalesce within the ITG framework. The authors posit that while ITG’s decision-making can be influenced by AI, rationality, or politics, there’s a discernible alignment of managerial actions leveraging big data and machine learning with rational models, rather than political ones. Furthermore, the paper touches upon the power dynamics and strategic decision-making processes that often underpin ITG decisions. This research not only deepens the theoretical understanding but also provides pragmatic recommendations, making it invaluable for informed resource management in business management and ITG (Filgueiras, 2023). Through this exploration, stakeholders can better navigate the complexities of ITG, ensuring that technology aligns with organizational goals and strategies. As this paper identifies the power dynamics and strategic decision-making processes that often underpin ITG decisions, we can state that there was a discernible alignment of managerial actions leveraging big data and machine learning with rational models, rather than political ones.

Strategic Employees Satisfaction toward Human Resource Management Information System in Higher Education Institutions

Strategic Employees Satisfaction toward Human Resource Management Information System in Higher Education Institutions

A programmatic approach to the infrastructure management of united territorial communities

Relevance in the research topic. The objective necessity and relevance to develop conceptual system principles for the reforms management in housing and community amenities as a programme is explained by the current sphere`s position. It is unprofitable, needs subsidies, and resource support having high energy consumption rate. Among national housing and community amenities` hot button problems we should admit its financial and economic management, management of the conditions and state support line, preservation and maintenance of the housing stock, energy saving, etc. The main provisions of the reform`s programme principles will allow to determine the main development trends in housing and community amenities, sector`s further recovery and will provide the conditions for its effective functioning. At the same time, one should take into account that higher management efficiency in housing and community amenities should simultaneously correspond to the higher level of consumer welfare and the quality of life. Problem statement. Problems of housing and community amenities management require special attention amid current reforms of administrative-territorial system and decentralization of power in Ukraine, since its maintenance is provided by local state authorities and united territorial communities (UTC) formed as a result of reforms. Analysis of recent research and publications. Zapatrina I., Kachala T., Kyzym M., Tyshchenko O., Povazhnyi O. and others dealt with the modern aspects of solving housing and community amenities` development problems [1-3]. Unsolved parts of the general problem. Nowadays the problem of housing and community amenities` management reform is still relevant. Thus, there is a need to model the management process of housing and community amenities` regional programmes. Study task and objective. The study objective is to develop theoretical and methodological principles, and practical measures for housing and community amenities management programme using modelling. To achieve the study objective we defined and solved the following tasks: to form and substantiate the management model of the reform programme and economic development of UTC housing and community amenities amid decentralization of power in Ukraine; to build a systemic financially stable management algorithm for the provision of UTC housing and community amenities services. Research method and methodology. General scientific (analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, and group analysis) and special (abstraction, economic and mathematical modelling, etc.) methods of studying economic phenomena and processes were used in the study. The main material. The housing and community amenities reform programme (the Programme) for UTCs should include improvement of current management system of housing and community amenities enterprises, development of market relations in the sector, reduction of costs and losses of energy carriers in housing and community amenities enterprises, implementation of effective energy-saving policy, support for self-organization types (homeowner associations, public associations) as partners of the Programme implementation. General management and funding of housing and community amenities are delegated to local executive bodies, which govern the majority of communal enterprises and housing and community amenities organizations. Amid national administrative and territorial system reform – to UTCs. Let us model the financial mechanism of housing and community amenities reform Programme in UTCs. Financing of housing and community amenities in UTCs is provided in case of self-financing at the expense of community budget funds. Income taxes of housing and community amenities enterprises are put to local budgets. At the same time, local budget funds cover the losses of housing and community amenities enterprises and, if necessary, fund the construction of new facilities. In the short run, the following options for the UTC budget are possible, namely: higher housing and community amenities debts may lead to stagnation (invariance) or lower budget profitability; profitability or reduction of housing and community amenities debts will ensure the budget revenue growth. In the long run, the further debts growth of housing and community amenities may lead to stagnation (revenue invariance), then to UTC incomes shortage and their bankruptcy. Conclusions. Based on the studied problems, the main goals of the current stage of the reformation process were set: to improve the quality of housing and community amenities services and management system, to build an effective system of market interaction between providers and consumers of housing and community amenities; to optimize the use of resources, real estate and housing infrastructure; to optimize price-making system for housing and community amenities services. In order to achieve the set goals, tree-based models were proposed: an oligopoly model of housing and community amenities providers; an oligopoly model of housing and community amenities consumers; finance management model for housing and community amenities using PPP mechanism; a model of the resource management information system; a model of the optimal price-making system in housing and community amenities. Parameters modelling of the reform Programme in housing and community amenities for different-sized local UTCs was made. The model of financial mechanism for the implementation of housing and community amenities reforms in UTC was proposed.

GIS-based watershed characterization and morphometric analysis in Bohol Watersheds, Philippines

ABSTRACT The study presents a GIS-based morphometric analysis characterizing the watersheds in Bohol, Philippines. An IfSAR-derived DEM data were processed and used to delineate the watersheds and evaluate morphometric parameters in QGIS/QSWAT. The analysis revealed that Loboc Watershed (LW) and Wahig-Inabanga Watershed (WIW) were sixth-order watersheds. Covering 675 km2 (LW) and 610 km2 (WIW), the watersheds encompassed about 34% of the mainland area. The bifurcation ratios, 3.91 (WIW) and 4.06 (LW), suggested highly dissected watersheds with high flood peaks. LW has low permeability, and high runoff and erosion susceptibility compared to WIW, as indicated by higher values for the form factor, circulatory ratio, drainage density, and stream frequency. The ruggedness numbers of 1.653 (WIW) and 1.457 (LW) indicated steep slopes in WIW than in LW, associated with high erosion and environmental degradation. The hypsometric integral of 0.22 (WIW) and 0.37 (LW) implied lesser erosional areas in WIW than in LW. The study found that both watersheds were highly susceptible to erosional processes. The two watersheds performed critical environmental functions on Bohol Island; hence, the results of this study present a piece of baseline information for resource managers to conduct further investigations that would identify hotspot areas and enable targeted soil and water conservation initiatives.

POSITIVE IMPACT OF SELF-ASSESSMENT FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The academic aspect plays a vital role as a 'transformative' element in bringing change into the life of each individual. One of the main goals of students continuing their studies abroad is to obtain a high-quality education. The first-year experience is considered an important phase involving self-assimilation, emotional change, cultural shock and social values that can influence the academic achievement of international students. The discussion of this paper elucidates the factors that contribute to the more meaningful first-year experience differences by comparing the process of self-assimilation and academic achievement of international students. In-depth interviews with 40 international students from four Malaysian public universities were conducted using a qualitative method approach that used objective sampling techniques. The findings lead to a self-reflection on the nature of international students, which is expressed through a narrative outpouring of emotions that describe the excitement, desire, and hope. The elements of transformation and self-assimilation of students in this study are interconnected with (i) the reputation of Malaysian public universities as a prestigious educational destination, (ii) the quality of a more comprehensive and 'versatile' higher education system, (iii) the flexibility and dynamics of the academic programs offered, and (iv) contemporary and ‘market driven' academic programs. The empirical data from this study is hoped to be useful information for the university's human resource management, which relies heavily on international student enrolment. This effort is in line with Malaysia's National Strategic Plan for Higher Education or PSPTN, which was created to transform the country into a global hub of higher education excellence.

Analysis of per capita contributions from a spatial model provides strategies for controlling spread of invasive carp

AbstractMetapopulation models may be applied to inform natural resource management to guide actions targeted at location‐specific subpopulations. Model insights frequently help to understand which subpopulations to target and highlight the importance of connections among subpopulations. For example, managers often treat aquatic invasive species populations as discrete populations due to hydrological (e.g., lakes, pools formed by dams) or jurisdictional boundaries (e.g., river segments by country or jurisdictional units such as states or provinces). However, aquatic invasive species often have high rates of dispersion and migration among heterogenous locations, which complicates traditional metapopulation models and may not conform to management boundaries. Controlling invasive species requires consideration of spatial dynamics because local management activities (e.g., harvest, movement deterrents) may have important impacts on connected subpopulations. We expand upon previous work to create a spatial linear matrix model for an aquatic invasive species, Bighead Carp, in the Illinois River, USA, to examine the per capita contributions of specific subpopulations and impacts of different management scenarios on these subpopulations. Managers currently seek to prevent Bighead Carp from invading the Great Lakes via a connection between the Illinois Waterway and Lake Michigan by allocating management actions across a series of river pools. We applied the model to highlight how spatial variation in movement rates and recruitment can affect decisions about where management activities might occur. We found that where the model suggested management actions should occur depend crucially on the specific management goal (i.e., limiting the growth rate of the metapopulation vs. limiting the growth rate of the invasion front) and the per capita recruitment rate in downstream pools. Our findings illustrate the importance of linking metapopulation dynamics to management goals for invasive species control.

Analysis on the Factors Affecting the Performance of Platform Based Matchmaking Enterprises

The matchmaking service platform is an organization that integrates and matches resources for bilateral users. In the dynamic process of resource integration and exchange of services, its subject elements, object elements, technology elements and environmental elements will affect the performance of enterprises to varying degrees. Among them, the object element is mainly reflected in the resource management ability and information matching ability. This paper collected the evaluation of single users on the selection and use of the matchmaking platform through platform questionnaires, and made an in-depth analysis of the main factors affecting the performance of platform based matchmaking enterprises.

Digital Soil Texture Mapping and Spatial Transferability of Machine Learning Models Using Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Terrain-Derived Covariates

Soil texture is an important property that controls the mobility of the water and nutrients in soil. This study examined the capability of machine learning (ML) models in estimating soil texture fractions using different combinations of remotely sensed data from Sentinel-1 (S1), Sentinel-2 (S2), and terrain-derived covariates (TDC) across two contrasting agroecological regions in Southwest Germany, Kraichgau and the Swabian Alb. Importantly, we tested the predictive power of three different ML models: the random forest (RF), the support vector machine (SVM), and extreme gradient boosting (XGB) coupled with the remote sensing data covariates. As expected, ML model performance was not consistent regarding the input covariates, soil texture fractions, and study regions. For example, in the Swabian Alb, the SVM model performed the best for the sand content with S2 + TDC (RMSE = 3.63%, R2 = 0.42), and XGB best predicted the clay content with S1 + S2 + TDC (RMSE = 6.84%, R2 = 0.64). In Kraichgau, the best models for sand (RMSE = 7.54%, R2 = 0.79) and clay contents (RMSE = 6.14%, R2 = 0.48) were obtained using XGB and SVM, respectively. Moreover, the results indicated that TDC were critical in estimating soil texture fractions, especially in Kraichgau, which indicated that topography plays an important role in defining the spatial distribution of soil properties. In contrast, the contribution of remote sensing data better predicted the silt and clay content in the Swabian Alb. The transferability of a region-specific model to the other region was low as indicated by poor predictive performance. The resulting soil-texture-fraction maps could be a significant source of information for efficient land resource management and environmental monitoring. Nonetheless, further research to evaluate the added value of the Sentinel imagery and to better analyze the spatial transferability of machine learning models is highly recommended.

Reduced complexity models for regional aquatic habitat suitability assessment

AbstractGeneralizable methods that identify suitable aquatic habitat across large river basins and regions are needed to inform resource management. Habitat suitability models intersect environmental variables to predict species occurrence, but are often data intensive and thus are typically developed at small spatial scales. This study estimated mean monthly aquatic habitat suitability throughout Utah (USA) for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii utah) and Bluehead Sucker (Catostomus discobolus) with publicly available, geospatial datasets. We evaluated 15 habitat suitability models using unique combinations of percent of mean annual discharge, velocity, gradient, and stream temperature. Environmental variables were validated with observed conditions and species presence observations to verify habitat suitability estimates. Stream temperature, gradient, and discharge best predicted Bonneville Cutthroat Trout presence, and gradient and discharge best predicted Bluehead Sucker presence. Simple aquatic habitat suitability models outperformed models that used only streamflow to estimate habitat for both species, and are useful for conservation planning and water resources decision‐making. This modeling approach could enable resource managers to prioritize stream restoration across vast regions within their management domain, and is potentially compatible with water management modeling to improve ecological objectives in management models.

ANALYSIS OF LEARNING ORGANIZATION IN NURSES AT BOGOR ISLAMIC HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT The success of an organization is largely determined by its ability to develop into a learning organization. Learning organization will affect employee performance which then impactshe organization's competitive advantage, including at the Bogor Islamic Hospital. This research aims to determine the implementation of learning organizations in nurses at Bogor Islamic Hospital and its obstacles. This research is descriptive research that uses the Fish Bone analysis method. The data were collected using questionnaires and interviews with 37 nurses, also from Bogor Islamic Hospital’s report documents within years. Almost all of the respondent (97%) agree with the concept of learning organization. But there are still found a lot of learning disabilities in nurses, which implementsearning organizations not yet optimal. Through Fish bone analysis, it was found that the obstacles to implementinthe learning organization were clarity of vision, learning opportunities, human resource management policies, leadership support, and information communication technology support. Implementing learning organization especially for nurses at the Bogor Islamic Hospital needs immediate attention from hospital management so that the Bogor Islamic Hospital canevelop and compete with other hospitals.

Electronic Human Resource Management Practices, Information Technology Capability and Organisational Performance: A Review Paper Toward Conceptual Framework

This paper provides a conceptual framework for studying the influence of Electronic Human Resource Management practices and information technology capability on organisational performance. This paper aims to increase our understanding of the organisational performance as the phenomenon focus on that is considered the dependent variable, the e-HRM practices are the independent variables, and IT capability is the moderating variable. Such conceptual framework can provide guidance for future research to help in the identification, realisation and assessment of e-HRM implementation benefits. Special focus is put on organisational performance. Moreover, this conceptual framework complements and continues former literature and presents a new delineated framework for considering research on e-HRM practices influence on organisational performance. This conceptual framework will be our empirical study in the future, which will contribute to HRM literature and determines the potency of e-HRM and its effect on organisational performance.

Factors affecting health information resources in central libraries at Iranian universities of medical sciences

Background: Academic libraries play a crucial and constructive role in managing information resources. Because medical universities have an essential role in promoting public health, the position of libraries at these universities is both important and influential. Therefore, this study investigated factors that affect the provision of health information resources in central libraries at Iranian universities of medical sciences. Methods: This applied-descriptive study reviewed factors affecting the provision of health information resources based on document study and the Delphi method. A total of 62 managers of these central libraries were asked to participate. The sample was based on the fuzzy Delphi technique, which provides a solution in two phases. The data were obtained from a qualitative analysis of interviews and results from a researcher-created questionnaire. Results: Six factors were found to be vital to providing health information resources, including support, maintenance costs, country policies, economics, cooperation with high-tech companies, and political challenges. Some suggestions are given to address the challenges of providing resources; the most important was to create visual and audio media with a high diffusion coefficient. Conclusion: Numerous factors can affect the provision of health information resources at Iranian universities of medical sciences. The foundations of these factors are varied, some stemming from economic fluctuations and others from technological developments.

Determinants of Knowledge Sharing: The Roles of Learning Organization Culture, Empowering Leadership, and Learning Goal Orientation

This study examined how knowledge sharing attitudes (KSAs) and knowledge sharing intentions (KSIs) are affected by perceived learning organization culture (LOC), empowering leadership (EL), and learning goal orientation (LGO). From the data collected, we discovered that KSA was a significant partial mediator between KSI and LGO. Furthermore, LOC and EL had moderating roles on the LGO and KSA relationship. Such moderation effects were insignificant for KSI, however. This study incorporated the knowledge sharing research fields of motivation research, leadership, and organizational culture. We comment that this study was centered on relatively highly educated management consultants, as human resource management and information management practitioners can support employees and their managers to enhance organizational knowledge sharing by offering relevant practices and services.