Integrative Perspective Research Articles

UNVEILING THE DYNAMICS OF HYBRID AMBIDEXTERITY: A STUDY ON EVOLVING ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES FOR EMPLOYEES AND LEADERS IN PROCESS-DRIVEN ENTERPRISES

In response to the contemporary challenges in the economic environment, organizations are compelled to seek management concepts and methods that enable dynamic adaptation to factors generated in their surroundings. This pursuit has led to a quest for an integrative perspective on various management formulas within the systemic and structural dimensions of an organization. This article employs the principles of ambidexterity and Business Process Management (BPM). The study, conducted through a survey involving 332 large organizations in Poland (both ambidextrous organizations and those that have not implemented this concept), delves into the association between process-oriented employee and leadership roles concerning diverse approaches to achieving ambidexterity. The findings provide an overview of the surveyed large organizations, shedding light on the implemented roles of employees, leaders and process owners within the context of various ambidextrous strategies (structural, contextual, sequential, hybrid). All considered employee and leadership roles supported the ambidexterity strategy. The strength of the association was moderate at best.

Embedding “Lived” Culture into Language Courses in the Field of RLS – An Integrative Perspective

Embedding “Lived” Culture into Language Courses in the Field of RLS – An Integrative Perspective

Research on the status and development of medical and public health informatization in China, from the perspective of medical and preventive integration

Medical and preventive integration effectively bridges the gap between "treating diseases" and "preventing diseases". Over the years, medical and preventive integration research has focused on chronic and chronic infectious diseases, with insufficient attention to acute ones. Confronting newly emerging infectious diseases establishing continuous monitoring, early warning, emergency response, and appropriate treatment will be a key focus for developing and reforming the healthcare system. Interoperability and sharing of medical and health data are essential prerequisites for bridging the gap between medical treatment and disease prevention and are also important for promoting intelligent surveillance and early warning of infectious diseases. Informatization is necessary to achieve efficient collaboration between medical treatment and disease prevention. Reviewing the development of medical and health informatization in the United States and Europe, this paper compares and discusses the problems and challenges in developing medical and health informatization in China. The aim is to provide references for the development of medical and health informatization and the innovation of medical and preventive integration mechanisms in the country.

Simon’s scissors: meta-heuristics for decision-makers

PurposeAre there smart ways to find heuristics? What are the common principles behind heuristics? We propose an integrative definition of heuristics, based on insights that apply to all heuristics, and put forward meta-heuristics for discovering heuristics.Design/methodology/approachWe employ Herbert Simon’s metaphor that human behavior is shaped by the scissors of the mind and its environment. We present heuristics from different domains and multiple sources, including scholarly literature, practitioner-reports and ancient texts.FindingsHeuristics are simple, actionable principles for behavior that can take different forms, including that of computational algorithms and qualitative rules-of-thumb, cast into proverbs or folk-wisdom. We introduce heuristics for tasks ranging from management to writing and warfare. We report 13 meta-heuristics for discovering new heuristics and identify four principles behind them and all other heuristics: Those principles concern the (1) plurality, (2) correspondence, (3) connectedness of heuristics and environments and (4) the interdisciplinary nature of the scissors’ blades with respect to research fields and methodology.Originality/valueWe take a fresh look at Simon’s scissors-metaphor and employ it to derive an integrative perspective that includes a study of meta-heuristics.

University innovation ecosystems and innovation channels

Universities play a fundamental role in the economy and social development. In this role they use different channels for the inception of innovations in markets. It is still necessary a systematic view capable of identifying the existent innovation channels and their relationship with the university innovation ecosystem. Drawing upon the university-industry literature, this article outlines a conceptual framework about the university innovation channels, the main agents of university innovation ecosystems and their respective roles in the technology-transfer process. This framework is based on three layers: 1 – macro-context; 2 – micro-context; and 3 – internal-context. There are identified three types of innovation channels: 1 – university spin-offs; 2 – cooperation with external agents; and 3 – licensing of patents. This framework is validated by a qualitative approach through visits and interviews with nine agents (4 spin-offs; 1 technology center; 2 science parks; and 2 business incubators) of three different university innovation ecosystems in Brazil. This article contributes to the theory presenting an integrative perspective about the agents of university innovation ecosystems, explaining how they contribute to the university innovation channels insert innovations in markets. For the practice this article can guide the assessment and planning of the improvement of university innovation ecosystems.

Perroux's 1949 Note sur la Politique Économique du Fédéralisme

L'Europe sans rivages, published in 1954 mostly as a reaction against Monnet's idea of functional Europe, is considered Perroux's most relevant (critical) contribution to European integration. Its final section contains critiques to unionism, functionalism, and federalism. His skepticism towards a functional strategy towards a federal Europe, though, was dependent upon the specific attitude of the most renown (especially French) federalist intellectuals to build a supranational actor that might become, in Perroux's eyes, protectionist and inward-looking, thus jeopardizing the perspectives for a genuine world integration. Perroux's book was allegedly targeting the Coal and Steel Community established in 1951 and the process towards a European Defense Community that, although unanimously agreed upon, would soon be failing the ratification process. An unpublished typewritten Note on the Economic Policy of Federalism dated February 9th, 1949, addressed to Alexander Marc (Secretary General of the Union of European Federalists) challenges this interpretation, and helps understanding that Perroux had been working on these arguments much earlier. Together with a letter that Perroux sent at the end of 1949 to Ambassador Eirik Labonne and Jacques Racine (both reproduced at the end), such archival material further highlights the role that federalism played in Perroux's reflection on the economics of dominance.

Integrating and Adopting AI in the Radiology Workflow: A Primer for Standards and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Profiles.

The deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in radiology practice creates new demands on existing imaging workflow. Accommodating custom integrations creates a substantial operational and maintenance burden. These custom integrations also increase the likelihood of unanticipated problems. Standards-based interoperability facilitates AI integration with systems from different vendors into a single environment by enabling seamless exchange between information systems in the radiology workflow. Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) is an initiative to improve how computer systems share information across health care domains, including radiology. IHE integrates existing standards-such as Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, Health Level Seven, and health care lexicons and ontologies (ie, LOINC, RadLex, SNOMED Clinical Terms)-by mapping data elements from one standard to another. IHE Radiology manages profiles (standards-based implementation guides) for departmental workflow and information sharing across care sites, including profiles for scaling AI processing traffic and integrating AI results. This review focuses on the need for standards-based interoperability to scale AI integration in radiology, including a brief review of recent IHE profiles that provide a framework for AI integration. This review also discusses challenges and additional considerations for AI integration, including technical, clinical, and policy perspectives.

Trends in the Integration of Innovative Business Processes into Enterprise Resource Planning Applications to Green Economy

Abstract The green economy brings major transformations in the traditional business model, by integrating innovative business processes, based on artificial intelligence. These processes are developed in the Enterprise Resource Planning environment, which is an integrated application of flows and activities. This application electronically manages business processes to improve company performance. Specific business objectives are achieved by integrating advanced IT technologies that can identify the digital value of goods and services. The research questions refer to: a) the number of published articles searched by keywords, to identify if they are an integral part of the innovation process; b) identifying the concepts used in innovative business processes, in the environment of the green economy. The results in the process of scientific articles identification, by searching for keywords, showed a considerable number of documents compatible with the trends of the integration of innovative processes. Export from Web of Science was done by author, title, source, abstract, citations and for Enterprise Resource Planning, on full record. Loading the search results in the VOSviewer analysis application led to several clusters on fundamental concepts. The identification of the integration environment is based on advanced IT technologies, in the green economy. Creating links maps between Enterprise Resource Planning and innovative processes identified concepts used in preparing the environment of study. This paper follows whether an artificial intelligence mindset inserted into the innovative business processes of an Enterprise Resource Planning can be achieved. Business processes use digital values and automation integration perspectives to validate the green economy environment.

Perception of Spanish teachers on their initial training in the educational treatment of diversity

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the perception of graduates from teaching degree programs in Early Childhood and Primary Education carried out in Spain in accordance with the European Higher Education Area, who are currently working in classrooms, on their initial training in the educational treatment of diversity (ETD). In addition, potential differences were examined based on the teaching degree that was studied (Early Childhood or Primary).Design/methodology/approachThis study used a mixed methodology including an ad hoc questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. Participants were 140 working teachers who had previously earned their degree in Early Childhood or Primary Education programs. Data analysis was carried out from an integrative perspective, using a basic descriptive focus and content analysis.FindingsThe results reveal that the new teachers considered that their initial training in the area of ETD was not as extensive as it should have been and as required by their daily teaching needs. They felt that they had acquired better education in the theoretical content as compared to the practical component. They mentioned a lack of training to attend to students entering the system at a later stage as well as for those with high intellectual abilities, noting that the initial training in ETD focused excessively on deficits and not enough on potentialities and other student diversities.Originality/valueThis study may be useful as it offers an improved adaptation to the reality of early education in ETD classrooms of future teachers, both for the competent education administrations and universities. It may also serve as a starting point to adjust the permanent training offer for teachers to their specific needs, making up for the deficiencies of their initial training.

Exploring the Path of Higher Vocational "Dual-Teacher" Teacher Team Construction under the Perspective of Industry-Teaching Integration

Exploring the Path of Higher Vocational "Dual-Teacher" Teacher Team Construction under the Perspective of Industry-Teaching Integration

Study on Red Architectural Heritage Landscape Revitalisation Design in Jiangxi Province under the Perspective of Culture and Tourism Integration

Study on Red Architectural Heritage Landscape Revitalisation Design in Jiangxi Province under the Perspective of Culture and Tourism Integration

Construction of coastal zone ecological network based on the perspective of land-sea integration: A case study of Jinzhou City, China

The rapid urbanization of coastal zones has intensified ecological challenges in both land and marine environments, leading to increased landscape fragmentation. The scientific establishment of ecological network, which plays a pivotal role in safeguarding coastal biodiversity and ecological security, represents a significant approach to effectively connecting fragmented habitats within the coastal zone. The study selected Jinzhou in Liaoning Province and its adjacent coastal seas as the research area. The ecological sources within the study area were identified by supplementing ecological red line data, employing morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA), comprehensive habitat quality evaluation, landscape connectivity assessment, and ecological sensitivity evaluation. The land-sea integrated resistance surface was constructed by considering both natural and anthropogenic impacts. Ecological corridors were extracted based on circuit theory, and measures to optimize the ecological network were proposed. The results showed that: (1) The ecological sources of Jinzhou City was primarily distributed in the significant ecological functional areas or sensitive regions such as Yixian Yanwulu Mountain, Xihe Mountain, Dabijiashan special protection island, and Liaohe Estuary Protection area, with a total area of 1840.35 km2 (2) The ecological corridors within the study area were primarily located in the municipal areas of Jinzhou City District, Linghai City, Yixian County, Beizhen City, and Heishan County. The distribution of corridors in the sea area was relatively sparse. (3) The addition of supplementary ecological sources significantly improved the connectivity of the optimized ecological network. The results of the study can provide scientific insights for guiding the construction of coastal ecological networks and integrated land-sea ecosystem management in coastal regions.

Cooperative Learning Promoting Cultural Diversity and Individual Accountability: A Systematic Review

Cooperative learning in physical education not only promotes the overall development of students, but also lays the foundation for lifelong learning and sustainable development from the perspectives of cultural integration and social responsibility. This study examined students’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive outcomes on the one hand. On the other hand, it focuses on the potential of cooperative learning to promote cultural diversity and personal responsibility. A systematic literature review of 50 articles selected according to the PRISMA guidelines revealed that the focus of CL applications varied according to the age of the students and multicultural contexts. At the micro level, physical and social domains were emphasized, while cognitive domains received less attention. CL was found to benefit motor skills (coordination, flexibility, strength) in students of different ages, to reduce negative emotions while promoting social skills and teamwork, and to improve cognitive skills and memory in junior students. At the macro level, CL can help students to improve self-reflection, reduce negative behaviors, and increase personal responsibility and cultural integration. The focus of researchers from different countries reflects educational philosophies and cultural differences, increasing the flexibility and universality of CL.

How and Why People Synchronize: An Integrated Perspective.

Academic AbstractInterpersonal synchrony, the alignment of behavior and/or physiology during interactions, is a pervasive phenomenon observed in diverse social contexts. Here we synthesize across contexts and behaviors to classify the different forms and functions of synchrony. We provide a concise framework for classifying the manifold forms of synchrony along six dimensions: periodicity, discreteness, spatial similarity, directionality, leader-follower dynamics, and observability. We also distill the various proposed functions of interpersonal synchrony into four interconnected functions: reducing complexity and improving understanding, accomplishing joint tasks, strengthening social connection, and influencing partners' behavior. These functions derive from first principles, emerge from each other, and are accomplished by some forms of synchrony more than others. Effective synchrony flexibly adapts to social goals and more synchrony is not always better. Our synthesis offers a shared framework and language for the field, allowing for better cross-context and cross-behavior comparisons, generating new hypotheses, and highlighting future research directions.

Unraveling the enigma of long COVID: novel aspects in pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment protocols.

Long COVID, now unmistakably identified as a syndromic entity encompassing a complex spectrum of symptoms, demands immediate resolution of its elusive pathogenic underpinnings. The intricate interplay of diverse factors presents a complex puzzle, difficult to resolve, and thus poses a substantial challenge. As instances of long COVID manifest by repeated infections of SARS-CoV-2 and genetic predisposition, a detailed understanding in this regard is needed. This endeavor is a comprehensive exploration and analysis of the cascading pathogenetic events driven by viral persistence and replication. Beyond its morbidity, long COVID, more disabling than fatal, exacts one of the most substantial tolls on public health in contemporary times, with the potential to cripple national economies. The paper introduces a unified theory of long COVID, detailing a novel pathophysiological framework that interlinks persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection, autoimmunity, and systemic vascular pathology. We posit a model where viral reservoirs, immune dysregulation, and genetic predispositions converge to perpetuate disease. It challenges prevailing hypotheses with new evidence, suggesting innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The paper aims to shift the paradigm in long COVID research by providing an integrative perspective that encapsulates the multifaceted nature of the condition. We explain the immunological mechanisms, hypercoagulability states, and viral reservoirs in the skull that feed NeuroCOVID in patients with long COVID. Also, this study hints toward a patient approach and how to prioritize treatment sequences in long COVID patients in hospitals and clinics.

(Im)precise personae: The effect of socio-indexical information on semantic interpretation

Abstract In this article, we address the following question: how do comprehenders reason about the persona embodied by the speaker to determine the referential meaning of numerical expressions such as ‘The price is $200’? Using a picture selection task, we show that descriptions uttered by speakers embodying a Nerdy persona, indexically associated with highly precise speech, are interpreted more precisely than those uttered by speakers embodying a Chill persona, indexically associated with imprecise speech. These findings contribute to building a more integrative perspective between the socio-indexical and the referential domain of signification, highlighting comprehenders’ social perception of the speaker as a crucial element informing pragmatic reasoning, and meaning interpretation more broadly. (Social meaning, personae, pragmatic reasoning, precision, numerals)*

A Study of Chu Teh-Chun’s Abstract Paintings from the Perspective of East-West Integration

A Study of Chu Teh-Chun’s Abstract Paintings from the Perspective of East-West Integration

Board committees as catalysts: Divulging the impact of nomination and risk management on corporate eco‐innovation and carbon performance

AbstractDrawing on a theoretical integration perspective, this research responds to the latest calls in sustainability accounting by comprehensively exploring the moderating roles of two board sub‐committees: the nomination committee and the risk management committee, in the relationship between corporate eco‐innovation and carbon performance. This study contributes to the current literature in sustainability accounting by utilizing panel data from non‐financial listed firms on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for the period spanning from 2011 to 2022. To mitigate potential endogeneity bias, various econometric techniques, including instrumental variable modeling, were employed. The robust findings confirm a positive and statistically significant relationship between eco‐innovation and carbon emissions reduction. Moreover, both the nomination committee and the risk management committee emerge as significant moderators of this relationship. These empirical findings hold valuable practical, theoretical, and policy implications for diverse stakeholders seeking a comprehensive understanding of the role of board sub‐committees as effective monitoring tools that support corporate carbon performance by encouraging firms to actively embrace eco‐innovation practices. As a result, our evidence underscores the significance of giving due attention to board sub‐committees when configuring the board's structure and setting expectations for carbon reduction performance.

Design of health information management model for elderly care using an advanced higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm from the perspective of sports and medicine integration.

In the context of integrating sports and medicine domains, the urgent resolution of elderly health supervision requires effective data clustering algorithms. This paper introduces a novel higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm that combines density values and the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Initially, the traditional PSO algorithm is enhanced by integrating the Global Evolution Dynamic Model (GEDM) into the Distribution Estimation Algorithm (EDA), constructing a weighted covariance matrix-based GEDM. This adapted PSO algorithm dynamically selects between the Global Evolution Dynamic Model and the standard PSO algorithm to update population information, significantly enhancing convergence speed while mitigating the risk of local optima entrapment. Subsequently, the higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm is formulated based on the density value and the refined PSO algorithm. The PSO clustering algorithm is adopted in the initial clustering phase, culminating in class clusters after a finite number of iterations. These clusters then undergo the application of the density peak search algorithm to identify candidate centroids. The final centroids are determined through a fusion of the initial class clusters and the identified candidate centroids. Results showcase remarkable improvements: achieving 99.13%, 82.22%, and 99.22% for F-measure, recall, and precision on dataset S1, and 75.22%, 64.0%, and 64.4% on dataset CMC. Notably, the proposed algorithm yields a 75.22%, 64.4%, and 64.6% rate on dataset S, significantly surpassing the comparative schemes' performance. Moreover, employing the text vector representation of the LDA topic vector model underscores the efficacy of the higher-order hybrid clustering algorithm in efficiently clustering text information. This innovative approach facilitates swift and accurate clustering of elderly health data from the perspective of sports and medicine integration. It enables the identification of patterns and regularities within the data, facilitating the formulation of personalized health management strategies and addressing latent health concerns among the elderly population.

Vision for Emergency Management: Conceptualizing Mission-Critical Ecosystems

Emergency management is seldom viewed through the lens of enterprises/industries, which aim to safeguard their critical missions to deliver seamless services. This article advocates for an integrative perspective on mission-critical (eco)systems. In the digital transformation landscape, the traditional notions of "mission-critical systems," often associated with physical spaces like control facilities or hardware-software crucial for business operations, are challenged. Based on document reviews, this article argues for a holistic comprehension of an organization's mission-critical ecosystems, considering internal and external factors across physical, digital, and human aspects. The article uses renewable energy and e-health as cases. The overarching goal is to expand the research scope in emergency management by examining current concerns and current trends in emergency management domain, combining preparedness, resilience, and cybersecurity. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance our ability to navigate and respond effectively to emergencies in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.