Interdepartmental Integration Research Articles

Supply chain control tower and the adoption of intelligent dock booking for improving efficiency

Poor coordination at distribution centers is a prime source of supply chain delays and energy waste that can be avoided through real-time planning and enhanced visibility. As a modern logistics topic with implications for supply chain transformation, Intelligent Dock Booking (IDB) coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipments at distribution centers. The research on IDB is at the early development stage. This study contributes to the Supply Chain Control Tower (SCCT) by developing a conceptual model of IDB, identifying its implementation requirements, and exploring its impacts on the supply chain performance. The causal loops and stock/flow diagrams are used to investigate how several efficiency indicators like the number of cancellations, planning time, utilization of space for loading and unloading, and the duration of processing trucks at distribution centers can be improved. Further, real-time data integration, operational preconditions, automated scheduling, dynamic responsiveness, and interdepartmental integration are identified as the key implementation requirements. The findings provide a foundation for implementing IDB systems in SCCTs.

Epidemic and Epizootic Situation on Brucellosis in the Kyrgyz Republic

The aim of the study was to perform the epidemiological and epizootic analysis of the situation on brucellosis in the Kyrgyz Republic. Materials and methods. When assessing the incidence of brucellosis in the Kyrgyz Republic over the period between 1983 and 2021, official data of the Republican Center of Quarantine and Particularly Dangerous Infections, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State Inspectorate for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Safety of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic were used. The obtained materials were processed applying Microsoft Excel 2010. Results and discussion. It is shown that the adverse situation on brucellosis among the population persists in the country: during the study period, the average incidence rate was 29.3 cases per 100 000 of the population. It is associated with constantly occurring epizootics among farm animals, especially small ruminants, which are the main source of human infection. A pronounced summer seasonality of brucellosis cases is noted, due to the participation of people in lambing and calving of animals. Since 2008, there has been a gradual decrease in the incidence of brucellosis among people, after the start of systematic mass vaccination against brucellosis in small ruminants. It is necessary to carry out the entire complex of anti-brucellosis measures and social mobilization of the population to stabilize the epidemic and epizootic situation in the country. The realization of the task will be facilitated by the development of the State Program to combat brucellosis for the interdepartmental integration of all efforts to prevent this dangerous infectious disease.

Computational Mathematics in Engineering Careers: Study of Electrical Circuits from the Perspective of Interdisciplinary Teaching

The new challenges of the educational engineering framework pretend to encourage the interdepartmental integration and interaction between basic sciences and the module of applied technology subjects. This paper presents a learning approach of interdisciplinary learning in the teaching of trigonometric functions, with special emphasis on the sinusoidal function, showing how the transformation of this function is related to fundamental concepts in the training of electrical energy engineers. The product of trigonometric functions makes it possible to analyze the instantaneous power of passive linear electric circuits and highlight the importance of studying the phase angle between voltage and current associated with the inductive or capacitive nature of the circuit. The development of the contents in the class contemplates the interdisciplinary and integrative aspect that must be implemented from the basic cycle as a bridge towards the applications of mathematics, articulating the problems of Engineering and the use of technologies in teaching.

Foreign experience in the multifunctional school buildings formation

At the end of the 19th century in Western countries, the typology of school buildings began to develop rapidly. At that time, the research of architects, teachers, and the efforts of social reformers were aimed at finding a new type of school building. Social relations between school institutions and society have also undergone significant changes. In contrast to the previous paradigm, when the school was a closed institution, a new one was adopted, where the school expanded relationships with the community that lived nearby.. As a result of the education reform, which contributed to the compulsory and democratization of education, regulatory requirements for school buildings were improved in the early 1950s. In particular, for the wide use of the school by the community, the composition of general school premises was expanded and their area increased. Nowadays, multifunctional types of school buildings, which are formed on the basis of interdepartmental integration of the general secondary education institution and other institutions, have become widely used. This approach is consistent with a significant number of studies, which indicate that school buildings contribute to the improvement of the residential environment and the growth of population social activity. The change in the philosophy of the school building formation, which took place at the turn of the 20th century, has a steady tendency towards the functioning of most schools as public socio-cultural centers that provide a wide range of services.

Determination of motivation and the level of development of competencies in the study of the discipline "fire training" at the Faculty of vocational training

The article provides an analysis of the questionnaire of students of the Faculty of Vocational Training of the Omsk Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia who have completed training in the discipline "Fire training". The survey was conducted on the issues of determining motivation to study the discipline of fire training and the quality of its assimilation. The authors conducted a survey among students of departmental educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, during which their inherent expectations from training and learning outcomes were determined. The sample consisted of 78 students. Based on the results obtained, one of the main tasks of educational organizations will be solved – training specialists for independent practical activity. It was revealed that the majority of students have mastered the training program and have formed the necessary competencies in their official activities. The answers to the questionnaire questions provided the authors with empirical material for their research. The described pedagogical technology for the formation of competencies related to the use of firearms with the help of situational tasks made it possible to achieve the goal of their formation in future specialists. The stated pedagogical technologies for determining motivation and the level of development of competencies in the study of the discipline "fire training" will allow us to achieve the goal of our work, which is to increase the level of productivity through interdisciplinary and interdepartmental integration in the learning process.

MOBILE MULTIMEDIA COMPLEX ONIКO USING PRINCIPLES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Human anatomy is learnt within the cycle of disciplines for general training of professionals in the field of health care. Learning human anatomy is provided through lectures and practical classes, which are supported by various technical teaching aids. All these tools and softwares are designed to foster clinical thinking and clinical. The methodological functions of these teaching aids are strongly related to the specifics of teaching human anatomy at medical schools or universities and to the real-life conditions simulate through the educational process.
 Interactive forms of teaching and learning are designed to facilitate solving the tasks outlined by the practice-oriented approach in the modern education. The guiding principle in the process of studying human anatomy is the principle of visualization. At present there are a large number of computer programs and applications for electronic devices allowing students to deepen their knowledge about the structure of the human body. One of such advanced imaging systems is a 3D atlas of human anatomy, 3D Organon VR Anatomy, an interactive anatomical atlas demonstrating all systems of the human body. This technology is active applied in the training course at the Department of Human Anatomy of the Poltava State Medical University. Among the advantages of the interactive table is the ability to use it when conducting classes in remote mode (online) that was especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic and in martial law in Ukraine. An anatomical table shows a human body model thus allowing students to visualize and study all structures, from bones to organs, change their position in 3D format at different magnification, and arrange them in a transverse position (to assess the anatomical shape and the relative location of organs inside the human body)..
 The multimedia complex "Oniko" is widely applied for learning and teaching normal and topographic anatomy. The complex is also suitable for making familiar with several medical branches, including surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, forensic medical examination, and others. The complex promotes interdepartmental integration of the educational process at the university. Working with highly realistic models gives students valuable experience.
 The integrated use of new computer technologies, imaging systems, and traditional methods will enables provided more in-depth study of anatomy and significantly increase educational proficiency of future doctors.
 The interactive anatomical systems are the most technologically advanced anatomical imaging system in medical education designed to educate the medical community that improve the effectiveness of teaching medical disciplines and promote the image of the institution in the educational and medical environment.

Surveillance of emerging infectious diseases for biosecurity.

Emerging infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, continue to pose significant threats to human beings and their surroundings. In addition, biological warfare, bioterrorism, biological accidents, and harmful consequences arising from dual-use biotechnology also pose a challenge for global biosecurity. Improving the early surveillance capabilities is necessary for building a common biosecurity shield for the global community of health for all. Furthermore, surveillance could provide early warning and situational awareness of biosecurity risks. However, current surveillance systems face enormous challenges, including technical shortages, fragmented management, and limited international cooperation. Detecting emerging biological risks caused by unknown or novel pathogens is of particular concern. Surveillance systems must be enhanced to effectively mitigate biosecurity risks. Thus, a global strategy of meaningful cooperation based on efficient integration of surveillance at all levels, including interdisciplinary integration of techniques and interdepartmental integration for effective management, is urgently needed. In this paper, we review the biosecurity risks by analyzing potential factors at all levels globally. In addition to describing biosecurity risks and their impact on global security, we also focus on analyzing the challenges to traditional surveillance and propose suggestions on how to integrate current technologies and resources to conduct effective global surveillance.Supporting InformationThe supporting information is available online at 10.1007/s11427-021-2071-x. The supporting materials are published as submitted, without typesetting or editing. The responsibility for scientific accuracy and content remains entirely with the authors.

The mediating role of socialization in the relationship between interdepartmental integration and product portfolio performance

Paper aims Analyze the relationship among interdepartmental integration (IDI), socialization, and product portfolio performance (PPP), mainly the effect of socialization’s mediation on the relationship between the other two constructs. Originality No study has related both IDI and socialization for improving PPP, with the aim of overcoming the information absence and flow in this portfolio management. This work offers an alternative when compared to past studies, which is the importance of socialization for product portfolio’s success. Research method Survey with 131 most innovative companies in Brazil. Results were provided by PLS-SEM. Main findings IDI has direct effect on socialization and no direct effect on PPP, besides the mediation of socialization is confirmed. Furthermore, IDI presents indirect effect on PPP. Implications for theory and practice Socialization’s mediation opens space for other theories that can be beneficial to the product portfolio. Furthermore, Managers can prioritize IDI’s actions to potentialize PPP through socialization.

Theoretical and Legal Aspects of Liquidation of Business Entities In The Republic of Uzbekistan

This article is devoted to the theoretical and legal aspects of the liquidation of business entities in the Republic of Uzbekistan and the analysis of positive statistics achieved as a result of improving the regulatory framework to simplify the procedure for the liquidation of business entities and interdepartmental integration directly involved in the liquidation. business entities. The article provides theoretical and legal basis for the classification of the improved legal framework and their membership, simplifying the procedure for liquidation of business entities, and develops proposals of important practical significance.

Effects of organisational crisis on employees' work attitudes: evidence from a private organisation in Thailand

The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of organisational crisis on employees' perceived uncertainty and clarity about organisational goals, interdepartmental integration, and organisational commitment. The study also explored whether employee involvement might buffer the adverse situations that employees experienced because of the crisis. The study focused on a crisis faced by a private organisation in Thailand. Survey data were collected from 100 full-time employees in three major departments that were affected directly by the crisis. The results of partial least squares regression analysis showed that perceived uncertainty explained why those respondents with strong perceptions of crisis severity tended to develop higher levels of perceived uncertainty, demonstrated less interdepartmental integration, and exhibited lower organisational commitment. However, the analysis of moderating effects showed that the negative effect of perceived crisis severity on perceived uncertainty was significantly lower among those respondents who exhibited a higher degree of employee involvement.

РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК КАК ИНОСТРАННЫЙ В КОНТЕКСТЕ МЕЖКАФЕДРАЛЬНОЙ ИНТЕГРАЦИИ В МЕДИЦИНСКОМ ВУЗЕ

The article studies the problem of training of foreign specialists for foreign public health service and the role of the Russian language in the development of future specialty. It is shown that a necessary condition for the acquisition of the future profession students in medical school is interdepartmental integration. The authors studied the necessary conditions for training of foreign specialists at the Medical Higher School, among them there is a system of factors, types of learning and teaching methods and independent work. The authors found that successful inclusion in the educational process of the University is hindered with the lack of training and skills that Russian students have, and also with the inability to work with primary sources, the low level of General training received at school, at home, etc. It is noted that the acquisition of future professional roles for foreign students relates to linguistic and psycho-pedagogical problems that are not relevant for Russian students. The efficiency of t teaching foreign students in medical higher school depends on many factors, among them there is the conscious attitude of foreign students to the choice of profession, the degree of assimilation of educational material, the quality of teaching theoretical disciplines and subjects. The studies confirm that throughout training in medical school poor knowledge of the Russian language in one way or another complicates the acquisition of special knowledge and forms the stable stereotype of communicative competence complexity. The authors conclude that the successful development of a medical specialty in a foreign environment requires interdepartmental integration of the Russian language Department and the relevant departments as a necessary condition for the acquisition of high quality knowledge and skills to get future profession.

Drivers of Customer Centricity: Role of Environmental-level, Organization-level and Department-level Variables

Abstract Customer centricity is gaining importance as companies are gaining access to increasing amount and quality of individual-level data on identifiable customers. However, efforts to enhance customer centricity often face challenges as they imply organization-wide effort. This paper explores the role of environment-level factors, organization-level factors (in terms of structure, influence and culture) and department-level factors (in terms of integration, power and capabilities) in driving customer centricity of a firm. Results indicate that, while within-category competition stimulates customer centricity, the cross-category competitive intensity limits it. Moreover, marketing competences exhibit highly significant impact which even diminishes the role of inter-departmental integration. Lastly, results show that firms with high level of marketing capabilities and the right culture (in terms of tolerance for failure and availability of slack resources) are likely to exhibit higher levels of customer centricity.

НАВЧАЛЬНО-МЕТОДИЧНЕ ТА МАТЕРІАЛЬНО-ТЕХНІЧНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ОСВІТНЬОГО ПРОЦЕСУ НА КАФЕДРІ МЕДИЧНОЇ БІОХІМІЇ

Мета роботи – обґрунтувати способи забезпечення оптимального засвоєння студентами матеріалу з біохімії як основи клініко-лабораторної діагностики.Основна частина. У статті відображена концепція навчально-методичного та матеріально-технічного забезпечення навчання студентів на кафедрі медичної біохімії в світлі сучасних вимог інтеграції в європейські та світові освітні структури. Насамперед це практично-орієнтоване навчання, що дозволяє досягти розвитку клінічного мислення на основі констеляції біохімічних показників. Біохімічні підходи посідають чільне місце в діагностичному процесі, бо лише вони відображають молекулярні механізми розвитку патологічного процесу.Не менш важливою умовою навчання є напрямок, який визначає професійну компетентність майбутніх фахівців – базовий рівень, прагнення до подальшої самоосвіти, аналітичне мислення, узагальнення наявної інформації, уміння прогнозувати і вирішувати нештатні ситуації тощо. Нарешті, сучасне навчання студентів неможливе без впровадження інноваційних технологій – комп’ютерні віртуальні програми-тренінги з біохімії, що моделюють різні метаболічні шляхи, процеси чи алгоритми лабораторних досліджень, відеофільми, мультимедійні лекції, технічне обладнання робочих місць студентів в навчальних лабораторіях.Особливих вимог потребують уміння студентів виконувати і інтерпретувати матрикульні біохімічні дослідження, які використовуються в діагностиці найпоширеніших хвороб. Клініко-лабораторна ерудиція особливо важлива в практиці кожного сучасного лікаря, і глибокі знання біохімічних процесів повинні займати чільне місце в його активі для вирішення професійних обов’язків.Висновки. Викладання біохімії студентам-медикам повинно бути практично-орієнтованим, компетентнісним, мати мотиваційне спрямування, що забезпечується належною методичною базою, широким впровадженням інноваційних технологій, вдосконаленням бази клініко-біохімічних тестових завдань, високим рівнем міжкафедральної інтеграції суміжних дисциплін.Ключові слова: практично-орієнтоване навчання, компетентність, інноваційні технології, біохімічна діагностика.

The Role of ERP in Advanced Managerial Accounting Techniques: A Conceptual Framework

1.IntroductionToday's business environment has made inevitable for firms to have comprehensive, daily and detailed information of both market and their own operational processes. In other words, to be obtained by using emerging technologies holistic comprehensive, flexible and real-time financial and operational information is indispensable for firms high performance. ERP is precisely one of the information technologies for this purpose.As an enterprise information technology, ERP demonstrated the rapid spread and development across the World from the 1990s to now. In this process, the system that meets the specific needs of different users (in particular to increase the effectiveness and profitability of resources) and has become a complex set of computer application which integrates all processes and functions in the company and offers a holistic and integrated view by using a common database sharing.Because ERP makes data sharing in to an accurate and real-time form, operational processes are also automated in whole business. In this context, the nature of the accounting practices in this context has changed radically. With the change, the operational coordination between departments has got easier, and thus efficiency has obtained in areas such as strategic planning and management control. Efficiency is observed as increased flexibility in providing information, increased integration in accounting practices, and increased quality of financial status report and also seen as quick decision-making process, the harmonization of conflicting objectives and to standardize business processes (Colmenares, 2009: 5-6); and finally seen in areas such as an increased efficiency in commercial enterprises, facilitating the access to information, increased quality of information and supporting temporary reporting (Booth, 2000: 2).With these features the ERP can offer important contributions to Managerial Accounting Systems (MAS). Thanks to ERP, MAS facilitate budgeting applications and tracking responsibility on prepared reports. So, in our opinion, MAS effectiveness has increased dramatically by ensuring interdepartmental integration. This article examines how management accounting applications become effective and productive with the support of an ERP system and how this interaction increases firm performance.2.Literature ReviewThe problem of determining cost and cross-functional data reliably and quickly, particularly in manufacturing enterprises (Lea and Min, 2003: 2880), hampers the effectiveness and credibility of both traditional and modern managerial accounting (MA) applications. To eliminate this obstacle, enterprises increasingly adopt ERP systems. The integrated, flexible and real-time financial and operational data offered by ERP systems, which could be defined 'a change agent', extend the usefulness of managerial accounting techniques (Granlund and Malmi, 2002: 305). In this article, we show that how ERP and advanced managerial accounting methods are highly complementary systems based on literature review. In this regard we will explain how ERP system interact with total quality/quality cost, just in time production, activity based costing, balanced scorecard, business process reengineering, benchmarking, product life cycle costing, value engineering and costing.2.1.ERP SystemERP was developed to establish control over complicated operations, increase efficiency and productivity within enterprises, decrease production and transaction costs (Davenport, 1998: 123-124) and build full and flexible information systems for all of these processes. ERP becomes a milestone of the use of effective, fast and comprehensive information by integrating enterprises' inside and outside operational processes.ERP is a software system aimed at corporate resource planning. This system is based on establishing effective control and coordination of resources in different geographic regions in parallel with companies' strategic goals, purposes and customer needs. …

Pediatric health care modernization in the Republic of Tatarstan: first results

Aim. To summarize the first results of pediatric healthcare modernization in the Republic of Tatarstan. Methods. Analytical, expert, comparison and systematic approaches were used as a research methods. Results. The obtained results vividly depict the main goal of the modernization performed - to improve the pediatric healthcare on the basis of the innovative medical and management technologies. Modernization is understood as a process of current healthcare facilities enhancement and renovation, bringing them in line with new requirements, norms, technical regulations, healthcare quality measurement tools and qualification of healthcare professionals. The main attention is devoted to healthcare management, computerization of healthcare facilities, modern training technologies, interdepartmental integration. Modernization priorities are shared by the whole country, however, their implementation depends on intra- and off-system healthcare features in subjects of Russian Federation. It is useful to unite the efforts of the healthcare system in the process of modernization in terms of healthcare management based on territorial responsibility of high medical technologies centers and development of governmental-private partnerships. Conclusion. One of the priority trends of prevention service of pediatric healthcare in the Republic of Tatarstan is to form the prevention policies by introduction of a new functional structure - pediatric healthcare centers. The important role should be given to quality assessment of the introduced innovations by statistical, quantitative and qualitative assessments, showing the effectiveness of the healthcare.

The Effect of Internal Communication and Collaboration on Interdepartmental Integration and Business Performance in Service Firms

The Effect of Internal Communication and Collaboration on Interdepartmental Integration and Business Performance in Service Firms

The performance impact of post-M&A interdepartmental integration: An empirical analysis

This study investigates how post-M&A interdepartmental integration affects the efficiency and effectiveness of new product development (NPD).The total sample size was 251 respondents. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used for statistical analysis. Analytical results indicate that, although collaboration interdepartmental integration positively correlates with product vision, interaction interdepartmental interaction integration does not reach a significant level. Despite the fact that some interaction is essential when developing new product competitive advantage (NPCA), such interaction does not necessarily achieve success. Further, product vision positively correlates with new product competitive advantage and NPD performance, and new product competitive advantage positively correlates with NPD performance. In addition, an examination of the mediation effect in terms of Sobel t-test reveals that product vision is a significant mediator for the influence of interdepartmental integration on new product competitive advantage, while the new product competitive advantage is also a significant mediator for the influence of interdepartmental integration on NPD performance. Moreover, this study provides a framework for managing post-M&A integration and closes with a discussion of the theoretical and practical implications of the research findings.

Some considerations for supporting household food production in South Africa

abstract Recent research on food security in South Africa indicates that household food production is important to household food security in rural areas. While this research highlights the constraints experienced by such producers and the contribution of African leafy vegetables to household food security, seemingly little research has considered the gender dimension of this type of agricultural production. With socio-economic and environmental conditions as an important backdrop, a gender analysis of a rural village in Limpopo Province, South Africa, indicates the different gender roles and responsibilities of household members and sheds light on current food production practices of female producers. This analysis identifies areas where support services can focus their attention. Examination of the current provision of agricultural support services indicates their lack of a gender analysis and the subsequent inappropriateness of the gender-insensitive services provided. The following recommendations are made: (1) Prior to implementing support services a gender analysis of local roles and responsibilities should be conducted, and the findings should guide the design and delivery of support; (2) the roles and responsibilities of women in ensuring adequate household food supplies need to be acknowledged and supported, while the constraints they experience in ensuring household food security should be addressed; (3) current agricultural practices need to be acknowledged and understood so that introduced support is informed and can supplement them instead of ignoring them outright; (4) rather than creating new spaces for food production for a handful of residents, using technologies that cannot be replicated by most households, an alternative strategy would be to improve existing spaces thus reaching more women and improving their household food supplies; (5) ultimately, agricultural support services must be site-specific and, where possible, household-specific rather than universal in design and application. Services should enhance the capacity of local people to adopt appropriate technologies and recommendations; (6) there is a need to increase the number of extension officers within remote rural areas so that they are able to deal more regularly and effectively with the communities they serve. Simultaneously they need to be better equipped in terms of skills and expertise so that they can better deal with the situations they encounter; (7) national commitments, such as extending the supply of water and electricity to rural villages, need to be closely monitored to ensure that they are met. They may well reduce the burden of time on rural women who are responsible for household water and energy supplies; and (8) provision of services to rural villages and households increasingly requires greater interdepartmental coordination and integration and implementation at the local level. Better skilled, equipped and supported extension officers could play a crucial role in this process.

An assessment of post-M&A integration influences on new product development performance: An empirical analysis from China, Taiwan, and HK

This study examines the possible benefits and effects of post-M&A integration on new product development (NPD) performance in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The total sample size was 251 respondents. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used for statistical analysis. The results demonstrate that external integration correlates positively with internal integration. Although external integration relates positively to new product competitive advantage (NPCA), internal integration does not have a positive correlation with NPCA. Further, product vision positively correlates with NPCA and NPD performance, and NPCA positively correlates with NPD performance. In addition, an examination of the mediation effect in terms of Sobel t-test reveals that the NPCA is a significant mediator for the influence of interdepartmental integration on NPD performance. Moreover, this study provides a framework for managing post-M&A integration and closes with a discussion of the theoretical and practical implications of the research findings.

Developing Interdepartmental Integration: An Evaluation of Three Strategic Approaches for Performance Improvement

Interdepartmental integration, the melding together of disparate functional areas within an organization, is believed to be associated with superior firm performance. However, the particular approach that human resource development practitioners should focus on to improve performance is not well-understood. Our research assesses three alternative approaches to interdepartmental integration: the interaction, collaboration, and combination views. The interaction view suggests that successful interdepartmental integration is achieved primarily by increasing the volume of meetings and documented information exchange; the collaboration view prescribes teamwork, sharing, and the achievement of collective goals. The third view suggests that Successful integration involves a combination of interaction and collaboration. The results of a recent survey of functional managers are presented. The findings indicate that interaction and collaboration are both positively associated with performance and extendi previous empirical work by suggesting that, when viewed collectively, collaboration mediates the relationship between interaction and performance. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.