Knowledge Of New Technologies Research Articles

INNOVATIVE TRAINING OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS: ANALYSIS OF TRAINING LEVEL AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

The article is devoted to an innovative approach to the organization of high-quality education in the training of future primary school teachers from the point of view of modern education and methodology. As an urgent research problem of the modern education system in the formation and development of innovative opportunities for future teachers in their professional activities, their own judgments and conclusions are presented. The article conducts research and presents the results related to determining the meaningful level of preparation of future primary school teachers for innovative professional activities. The authors analyzed the works of foreign and domestic scientists, guided by regulatory documents. As a result of the analysis, the directions of training future specialists were discussed, which will serve as an impetus for the trajectory of professional development based on the innovative activities of students. The authors of the article also developed an author’s survey “What do you know about innovative professional activity” in order to determine the meaningful level of research work. The survey was organized on the basis of empirical methods. 123 students of the educational program 6B130100 - “pedagogy and methods of primary education” took part in the author’s survey, an analysis of the results of the content level and ideas about the need for innovation in future professions was carried out. Analyzing the results of the author’s survey, it was found that students have difficulty understanding the meaning of the concepts of “professional activity”, “innovative activity”, have a desire to use innovative technologies in the educational process, but have low knowledge of new technologies, as well as conclusions that innovative activity is necessary and should be developed for the professional growth of a teacher.. During the analysis of the research results, innovative training of future primary school teachers is being formed. Keywords: future teacher of primary school; innovative activity; professional specialty; experiment; author questionnaire.

How do patients perceive the AI-radiologists interaction? Results of a survey on 2119 responders

PurposeIn this study we investigate how patients perceive the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) and radiologists by designing a survey. MethodWe created a survey focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence in radiology which consisted of 20 questions distributed in three sections:1.Demographic characteristics.2.General knowledge of new technologies and AI.3.Patients' perceptions of AI in diagnostic settings.Only completed questionnaires were considered for analysis. Results2119 subjects completed the survey. Among them, 1216 respondents were over 60 years old, showing interest in AI even though they were not digital natives. Although >45% of the respondents reported a high level of education, only 3% said they were AI experts. 87% of respondents favored using AI to support diagnosis but would like to be informed. Only 10% would consult another specialist if their doctor used AI support. Most respondents (76%) said they would not feel comfortable if the diagnosis was made by the AI alone, highlighting the importance of the physician's role in the emotional management of the patient. Finally, 36% of respondents were willing to discuss the topic further in a focus group. ConclusionPatients’ perception of the use of AI in radiology was positive, although still strictly linked to the supervision of the radiologist. Respondents showed interest and willingness to learn more about AI in the medical field, confirming how patients' confidence in AI technology and its acceptance is central to its widespread use in clinical practice.

A Study of Socio-economic Profile of Farming Community in Hadoti Region of Rajasthan, India

Aims: The present research aimed to study the socio-economic profile of the farming community of Hadoti region of Rajasthan state of India.
 Study Design: In this study, the stratified random sampling method was used for the selection of farmers/respondents in the study area.
 Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Hadoti region of Rajasthan in 2022.
 Methodology: A total of 320 farmers were randomly selected from different district’s villages of the region. Total four districts Kota, Baran, Bundi and Jhalawar are in Hadoti region of Rajasthan. A total of 2-2 tehsils were selected from each district, 4-4 villages were selected from each tehsil and 10-10 farmers were selected from these selected village of each district. Thus, a total of 320 respondents were selected from Hadoti region for this study.
 Results: The study found that majority of the farmers were small and marginal farmers with an average land holding of less than 2 hectares. Most of the farmers belonged to the 31–45-year-old group and most belonged to the Scheduled Castes. His 66.25% of farmers were engaged in agriculture, and the education level of the majority of farmers (25.31%) was his eighth level. According to the data obtained in the study, the respondents were from joint families (53.44%). The houses of the farmers were mostly (58.13%) both mud (kutcha) and solid (pucca). The study also revealed that the farming community faced various challenges including low education level, insufficient agricultural resources and lack of knowledge of new technology.
 Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a need for policy interventions to improve the socio-economic conditions of the farming community in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan. The annual income of the farmers of the selected area is low due to the availability of agricultural resources in them.

The Effect of Social Network on Controlled-Release Fertilizer Use: Evidence from Rice Large-Scale Farmers in Jiangsu Province, China

The reduction and efficiency of fertilizer use has been a recent focus of governments and scholars. As a new agricultural technology, controlled-release fertilizer can not only increase yield and save labor, but also improve efficiency and reduce the use of fertilizer, thus promoting sustainable agricultural development. Drawing on a sample of 231 farmers of Jiangsu Province, China, this paper applies a probit model to assess the adoption behavior of controlled-release fertilizer by large-scale households in terms of three dimensions of social network, i.e., communication intensity, trust level, and network size, specifically exploring how science popularization influences their adoption intention, and comparing the heterogeneity of impact that social network has on the adoption intention of farmers when the information is obtained adequately or not. The empirical results demonstrate that: (1) At the early stage of technology diffusion, the size of social network has a positive effect on farmers’ cognition of controlled-release fertilizer, and the communication intensity with neighboring farmers has a positive effect on the adoption behavior of controlled-release fertilizer; (2) Farmers’ adoption intention of controlled-release fertilizer is significantly influenced by their original knowledge of new technology and science popularization; (3) When the information is sufficient, the social network of large-scale households has no significant effect on their willingness to adopt. Therefore, in promoting controlled-release fertilizer, the government should highlight the synergistic effect of farmers’ cognition and science popularization activities, fully consider the characteristics of farmers’ social network, facilitate the infrastructure of rural informatization, and regulate the agricultural promotion networks so that farmers can obtain sufficient and effective information.

Influence of External Environmental Factors on the Performance of Access Bank PLC

The study investigated the influence of external environmental factors on the performance of Access Bank Plc. Specifically; it examines the effect of economic and technological factors on the performance of Access Bank Plc. The study utilized the survey method. A sample size of 226 was obtained using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table from a population of five hundred and eighty-two (582). Structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from respondents. Construct and face validity were used to establish the validity of measurements. The analysis was based on 196 copies of returned questionnaires representing 87%. Descriptive statistic, the Jacque Bera normality test, Correlation and OLS multiple regressions were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that economic and technological factors have significant and positive relationship with the performance of Access Bank Plc. The study concluded that that environmental factor is a significant predictor of the performance of Access Bank Plc and that not all external environmental manifestations negatively impact organizational activities. The study recommended the need for government and various policy makers to put in place policies that will improve the economic condition surrounding the banking industry as it will further strengthen customers’ trust and build confidence in the financial sector in the country. It also recommends that prompt knowledge of new technologies be adapted by the bank as it will go a long way in enhancing quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Current Scenario and Recent Advancements from Tucumã Pulp Oil and Kernel Fat Processing

AbstractAccording to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, the demand for edible oils and fats is growing. Tucumã is a native Amazonian fruit with high lipids content in the pulp and kernel. The pulp oil has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids, mainly β‐carotene, a pro‐vitamin A. Kernel fat has high oxidative stability as it is rich in saturated fatty acids, with a predominance of lauric acid. Tucumã pulp oil and kernel fat can formulate functional fats due to their physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory properties. This paper aims to provide an overview of intellectual property and academic production about tucumã oil and fat. The increase in scientific production from 2001 to 2020 indicates that the research institutes have expanded interest in tucumã fruit. However, intellectual property using tucumã oil and fat for industrial applications is still modest. Using the selected keyword combinations, nineteen and ten papers related to pulp oil and kernel fat are met, respectively. The United States leads the patents publications related to tucumã fruit, oil, and fat (45%). Most patents are directed to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors (59%), demonstrating the necessity for studies focused on applications in the food industry.Practical Applications: Tucumã pulp oil and kernel fat can be used to formulate functional fats due to their physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory properties. The tucumã pulp oil has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids, mainly β‐carotene, a pro‐vitamin A. The tucumã kernel fat presents high oxidative stability as it is rich in saturated fatty acids, with a predominance of lauric acid. Most patents are directed to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors, which demonstrate the need for studies focused on the food industry. The small number of patents favors promising partnerships between companies and scientific institutions for the transfer of academic knowledge of new technologies applied in the food industry.

Prevention of Financial Risk: Cash and Inventory as a Catalyst for Working Capital Management for Lifelong Learning of Small-Scale Operators

Financial risk prevention in businesses entails the ability to discover, analyse and manage any form of financial risks that could affect corporate operations by identifying possible challenges with cash flow, inventories and other resources. This level of protection against these financial risks can be achieved by adopting cash and inventory management strategies. The study was conducted to ascertain cash and inventory as a catalyst for working capital management for prevention of financial risk of small-scale operators. The study employed survey research design with a total of 426 respondents, comprising 336 small-scale enterprise (SSE) operators, 20 accounting lecturers and 70 professional accountants in Imo State using Slovin’s formula and quota sampling technique. To answer the study objectives, mean ([Formula: see text]) and standard deviation were employed to analyse the data, whereas ANOVA was used to test the two null hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The study found that small-scale operators optimise their cash flows by implementing cash and inventory management controls, which assists in predicting and minimising unforeseen expenditures. Based on the findings, it was suggested that small-scale operators should update their knowledge of new technologies and training in order to enhance their competence in managing business cash flow for optimum sustainability.

Aspects of occupational aging according to elderly workers: old age, work, and worker health

Population aging promotes meaningful changes in social structures, increasing the presence of older people in the labor market. By exposing this context, this research aims to analyze the following questions: the representation of work for older people, aging at work, and the relationship between the continuity of elderlies in the labor world and the worker's health. A semi-structured interview technique and a focus group with 16 elderly professionals were applied. Data were analyzed using a thematic content analysis technique. As analytical categories, it was highlighted the positive and negative aspects of the elderly at work, the representation of work for the elderly's lives and factors that affect the worker's health. The positive images of the elderly related to work were shown to be anchored to the experience and responsibility in face of work relationships. On the other hand, the negative view was mainly linked to the stigma of unproductivity. Working in old age was associated with income supplementation and personal development. The health of elderly people in work environments was mentioned as being affected by working organizations, including unfitted furniture and working hours, the lack of knowledge of new technologies, intergenerational conflicts and age discrimination. Therefore, it is demanded the development of public policies in order to reduce risk factors for working elderlies health.

Spot blotch: A journey from minor to major threat of wheat

In the recent times, the rapidly changing climate has transformed the host-pathogen-environment interactions considerably, leading to minor pathogens, such as Bipolaris sorokiniana, emerging as a major threat. B. sorokiniana attacks leaves, stem, sheath, root and grains of wheat which causes significant yield loss. However, lack of precise forecasting models, limited resistant cultivars and inadequate knowledge of new technologies for disease management serves as limitations in the proper management of the disease. In this article, we discuss the pathogen biology, its host range, host pathogen interactions, trend of severity, prevalence area, changing weather condition, newly reported resistant line/germplasm, gene and some other ecological sound approaches of the management

Development of knowledge and skills of engineers and managers in the era of Industry 5.0 in the light of expert research

Purpose: The article aims to identify areas of knowledge, key skills, and competencies of engineers and managers necessary in the Industry 5.0 environment. Design/methodology/approach: The achievements and results presented in the article were obtained based on literature research and expert research conducted among 25 professionals with experience in management, innovation, and technology of Industry 4.0. The research technique was a standardized interview. Findings: Based on the research results obtained, the essential knowledge areas and competencies of engineers and managers of industrial enterprises oriented to the implementation of the Industry 5.0 concept were identified. Research limitations/implications: The analysis of experts' opinions is only a signaling of the problem of the need for changes in the development of knowledge and competencies of industry employees functioning in the Industry 5.0 environment. The research should be extended to other areas of the economy, e.g., services, education, quality of life, and Society 5.0. Originality/value: Original achievements obtained during the research include getting valuable research results in the areas of knowledge, required key skills, and competencies required of future industry employees. The research results were obtained directly from experts who, through their daily experience, meet the knowledge and competence deficits of modern companies. In addition, experts have the necessary knowledge of new technologies and requirements posed by the Industry 5.0 environment.

Mediating Effects of Smartphone Utilization between Attitude and Willingness to Use Home-Based Healthcare ICT among Older Adults.

ObjectivesThis study explored the direct and indirect effects of knowledge of new technology (e.g., artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution), attitudes towards technology use, and smartphone utilization skills on older adults’ willingness to use home-based information and communication technology (ICT) for self-health management.MethodsA phone survey was conducted among 300 older adults aged 65 or older in Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea. A path analysis was performed to identify the direct and indirect effects of knowledge of new technology, attitudes towards technology use, and smartphone utilization skills on willingness to use home-based healthcare ICT. Socioeconomic variables were used as control variables.ResultsKnowledge of new technology, but not attitudes towards technology use, had a direct impact on smartphone utilization skills. Attitude towards technology use and smartphone utilization skills showed significant effects on willingness to use home-based healthcare ICT. One standard unit change in attitudes towards technology use contributed to a 0.172 unit change in willingness (p = 0.001), and one standard unit change in smartphone utilization skills changed willingness by 0.246 units (p < 0.001). In addition, older adults with a higher education level and economic status, and lower self-related health status, were more willing to use home-based healthcare ICT.ConclusionsThese findings underscore the necessity of enhancing the smartphone utilization skills of older adults and attitudes towards technology use. Providing more user-friendly services and increasing smartphone utilization skills among older adults would contribute to willingness to use home-based ICT for healthcare management.

The role of regulatory sandboxes in the development of innovations on the financial services market: the case of the United Kingdom

Motivation: The dynamic development of innovation in the financial market and the process of globalisation were at the heart of creating a new financial technology sector, called FinTech. In order to allow for a safe and intensive development of innovations and create opportunities for all entities, including start-ups, state supervisors and regulators create dedicated market environments — regulatory sandboxes. Aim: (1) to define the concept of a regulatory sandbox; (2) to identify the forms of support for innovative solutions in the financial market; (3) to identify the outcomes of a regulatory sandbox in the case of the United Kingdom. Results: Regulatory sandboxes are a new supervisory tool which, despite only a few years of history, has gained recognition of financial market participants. Research has shown that a regulatory sandbox has many benefits not only for the companies joining it but also for the supervisory institution. Sandboxes allow participants to receive continuous substantive support, obtain licences faster and resolve legal doubts. Participation in a regulatory sandbox is also a form of promotion and facilitates raising investment capital. On the other hand, regulatory sandboxes are still in the early stages of development, and the support they provide is limited. Some companies also experience problems in dealing with the long and complicated process of applying for admission and the limited number of participants. The latter obstacle may result in unequal competition on the market and failure to fully exploit the development potential of FinTech. The most important benefit for a supervisor is that through its engagement in a regulatory sandbox, it gains additional knowledge of new technologies and new business models, and its employees develop important competences. The dialogue conducted with professional financial market participants allows for a better assessment of the risks associated with new technologies. The first outcomes of participation in a regulatory sandbox are encouraging for new innovative players and supervisory authorities. It is recommended that this initiative be extended in order to enable more market players to conduct testing.

ANÁLISIS DE LAS ESTRATEGIAS DE INTERNACIONALIZACIÓN DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR EN LAS UNIVERSIDADES COLOMBIANAS

&lt;p&gt;La propuesta de esta Investigación es analizar cuáles son las estrategias de internacionalización de la educación superior que están aplicando las universidades en Colombia, para acceder al mercado académico global cada día más exigente y competitivo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La internacionalización de la educación no debe concebirse como una serie de procesos aislados donde algunos estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de experiencias académicas fuera de su país; sino se debe ver como un proceso de planificación y de expansión para que toda la comunidad académica participe constantemente de las estrategias didácticas a nivel de educación superior.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;En el desarrollo de la presente investigación, se abordan diferentes estrategias que sirven como punto de partida en los procesos de internacionalización de las instituciones de educación superior (IES) colombianas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Teniendo en cuenta que las relaciones internacionales son herramientas para promover alianzas de cooperación, apoyo a los proyectos de formación docente, extensión e investigación. Se analiza la internacionalización de la educación desde la perspectiva de las políticas institucionales propuestas para la transformación del currículo educativo.&lt;/p&gt;

The Heroine’s Journey of Mina in Bram Stoker’s Dracula: Blood, Sweat and Fears

Dracula, (W. W. Norton &amp; Company Inc. 1997) the epistolary novel written by Bram Stoker 1897 is a collection of diary entries, letters, newspaper articles and interviews collected and documented by Wilhelmina “Mina” Murray. She’s the perfect Victorian woman, a model of domestic propriety, always supporting her posse of men with her goal to be “useful” to them with her knowledge of new technology like the typewriter and the Dictaphone. She’s the keeper of the story, proficient in shorthand and beloved by her husband, and everyone who meets her including Professor Van Helsing, Dr. Seward, Quincey Morris and Arthur Holmwood (Lord Godalming) whose efforts to destroy Dracula provides evidence of for authenticity. Although the novel begins in Jonathon’s voice and point of view as the classic Victorian hero confronted by evil including those undead brides of Dracula— it shifts into the voice and perspective of the heroine of the novel, which is the fiancée and eventual wife of Jonathan Harker and the only woman to survive drinking Dracula’s blood (not the other way around). Mina mind melds with him to reveal his location to the men who carry out his death sentence and release his soul.

COVID-19 & the Residency Match: The Added Importance of Mentoring.

COVID-19 & the Residency Match: The Added Importance of Mentoring.

Assessment of Factors Constraining Organic Farming Expansion in Lis Valley, Portugal

Organic farming can play an important role in rural development and food production, by reinforcing the trend toward sustainable agriculture and its purpose of ecosystem conservation. The agribusiness of organic farming is particularly relevant in family farming, given the labor availability and the short marketing circuits. The innovative techniques of organic farming, namely with soil fertility, weed and pest control, opens a wide range of possibilities in its development and extension. The expectation of organic farming profitability in small-scale family farming, supported by known successful examples, were the theme of a field study on Lis Valley Irrigation District to assess the constraints to its expansion in order to outline the procedures for the acquisition of technical knowledge, the adaptation of technologies, the support for the conversion of production models, and the specialized training of farmers for action. Results revealed that the: (i) farmer’s land structure, (ii) their mature age, (iii) low education level, and (iv) markets, are the main constrains for organic farming development. Furthermore, other uncertainties were identified, namely: (i) the certification process, (ii) the knowledge of new technologies, especially of crop protection, and (iii) the marketing problems to guaranteeing profitability. This study concludes that organic farming has significant potential for development in the Lis Valley and that the efforts and resources of the various stakeholders, namely the state, need to be harmonized to deliver effective support to farmers to promote organic farming that prioritizes: (i) rural development policies, (ii) supporting land restructuring, (iii) modernization of irrigation, (iv) stimulation of young farmers, (v) conversion and implementation of innovative technologies, (vi) the organization of farmers for better productive efficiency, and (vii) to facilitate market access.

Global perspective of Innovation in Hip and Knee Replacement in 2020

The knowledge of new technologies and current concepts are primordial in orthopaedic surgery. That is necessary to progress and improve our current practice continuously. This special issue of SICOT-J about hip and knee arthroplasty consists of 12 original articles on orthopaedic advances or controversial subjects, such as robotic-assisted surgeries, alignment of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), cementless tibial implants, polyethylene or ceramic in total hip arthroplasty, return to sport and arthroplasty… Kouyoumdjian et al. reported the current concepts in robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty. The advantages and the impact of robotic-assisted surgery in knee arthroplasty has been often described in recent literature. Nevertheless, the impact of robotic-assisted system for hip arthroplasty is less known. This paper brings a clear state of knowledge about this new technology [1]. The materials used in total hip arthroplasty remain a relevant issue. In a comparative study on highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), Carli et al. showed that annual linear wear rates were significantly higher with UHMWPE (0.21 mm/year) compared to XLPE (0.05 mm/year) in a simple mobility in total hip arthroplasty [2]. XLPE coupled with oxidized zirconium femoral heads had minimal wear and no osteolysis at 10-year follow-up. In a relevant update, Langlois and Hamadouche reported the major and recent knowledges on crosslinked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty [3]. While Bauwens et al. reported the earlier results of ceramic-on-ceramic bearing in total hip arthroplasty by direct anterior approach [4]. Neri et al., described with a pragmatic way the tips and tricks of the dual mobility in total hip arthroplasty [5]. This article brings interesting and relevant advices and concepts to improve the right use of dual mobility. The surgical approach in total hip arthroplasty can also evolve, but this evolution can become difficult according to the complexity of surgical techniques. Foissey et al. have described the learning curve of the anterior approach in total hip arthroplasty according to the surgeon experience [6]. Five published articles reported interesting results about knee arthroplasty. Pacoret et al. described the survival rate of the tibial component in cementless TKA at a mean follow-up of 8 years, with a minimal follow-up of 5 years [7]. Indeed, it is now accepted that cementless implantation of the femoral component provides equivalent results to cemented one, however, the optimal fixation method of the tibial component remains controversial. This comparative study reports a very satisfying survival rate in both groups cemented and cementless TKA. In addition to implants fixation, two articles introduce the impact of alignment in TKA. In a systematic review, Sappey-Marinier et al. assessed five prospective randomized controlled trials comparing clinical and radiological outcomes, and complications in TKA with kinematic alignment and mechanical alignment [8]. Kinematic alignment in TKA achieved clinical and radiological results similar to those of mechanical alignment. The complication rate was not increased. Assi et al. were warning that the intra-medullary guide can yield sub-optimal corrections, particularly for severe tibial varus in TKA [9]. The osteotomies around the knee can impact the surgical strategy of TKA and their outcomes. In a relevant systematic review, Luceri et al. reported the results of five useful studies on TKA after distal femoral osteotomy [10]. They concluded on the complexity of this surgery and the need of specific technical tips and tricks to obtain an accurate knee balancing. But future prospective studies and comparative trials are yet necessary to address the impact of distal femoral osteotomy in knee replacement surgery. In the last study, Plassard et al. described the return to sport after TKA and assessed its predictive factors in a large cohort of TKA [11]. Preoperative condition and activity are the two most significant predictive factors for return to sport. The current concepts and innovations can also settle in the treatment of prosthetic-joint infection. In a didactic article, Ferry et al. described the medical innovations to maintain the function in patients with chronic prosthetic-joint infection for whom explantation is not desirable: phage therapy and phage lysins [12]. There is no doubt that these technologies and current concepts are here to stay and as they improve, they will change the operating theatre of the future and the outcomes for our patients. We hope that you will enjoy reading this special issue of SICOT-J about hip and knee arthroplasty. Good reading.

Relationship Between Farmers Knowledge Level and Technologies Implementation in Tidal Swamp Land in South Sumatra

Mechanization and recent technology use in tidal swamp land is encouraged in order to increase farming efficiency and effectiveness. However, a lot of farmers still have less knowledge of new technologies thus field meeting is held as one of ways to accelerate information spread as well as to obtain feedback from farmers shortly. The study aims to determine the relationship between farmers’ level of knowledge and technology implementation by farmers; and farmers’ response on recent technologies introduced. It used a purposive sampling method with 100 participants of field meeting as respondents. Data was retrieved using questionnaires and analyzed descriptively to determine the level of knowledge and technology implementation by farmers while non-parametric Coefficient of Contingency test is used to know its relationship. The study revealed there is no significant relationship between farmers’ level of knowledge and technology implementation. However, farmers responded well and interested in implementing recent technologies in the future hence technology dissemination through field meetings and other dissemination channels should carried out continuously.

Critical Success Factors in IT Project Management. Case study on IT Banking Front-end IT System Project in Serbia

The success of project management in organizations depends on the context, that is, on type of organization, type of projects they implement, the environment and the conditions for the realization of projects. What matters to the textual issues of project success is due to a number of factors - type of project, importance for organization, resources, and the like. Insufficient number of organizations successfully managed to implement project manager procedures, while others met with a large number of problems, the resistance of employees first of all, ignorance, lack of resources, bad time management and other issues. Organizations must have an incremental approach to the development and implementation of their project management methodologies, especially when it comes to implementing information technology project, that involve a great deal of human-work, innovation and usually cost a lot, development takes a long time, they are based on the knowledge of new technologies, and their success depends on the people who develop them, and those who will use those IT products and services. This is a great challenge for management in terms of use of information technology, budget and planning, involvement of the project team and establishment of support from the environment. Many IT projects are not implemented successfully because of poor application of project management procedures, lack of stakeholder support, absence of project sponsor etc.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN BUSINESS NETWORKS FROM THE BUILDING INDUSTRY

Introduction: Both networking and knowledge management can give a company a competitive advantage. But the combination of these two approaches is particularly interesting. Knowledge sharing is crucial in the building industry, because it is changing all the time nowadays. The knowledge of new technologies and environmentally friendly building materials is especially important for companies from the construction industry. Also an average investor, who plans on building a house, has a very low level of knowledge about building materials and modern building technologies. So it is not surprising, that there are some business networks in building industry, which use knowledge sharing in their strategy.&#x0D; Objectives: The objective of this study is to explore the knowledge sharing in business networks from the building industry. Our research question is: what forms of knowledge sharing take place in the construction industry and what is the scale of this phenomenon.&#x0D; Methods: The case study method was used to analyze one of the largest and fastest growing Polish business networks of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Grupa Polskie Składy Budowlane (PSB). The survey among the owners and managers was carried out, interviews, document studies and observations were used.&#x0D; Results: Both the sharing of date and a large number of educational activities were observed in the studied business network. The vast majority of network members are engaged in these actions. Knowledge sharing in the building industry is implemented not only in relation to network partners and their employees but also in relation to customers.&#x0D; Conclusions: A business network can use knowledge management to achieve its business goals. The educational aspects of this approach are especially interesting. The scale of this phenomenon in the building industry is much bigger than it might seem. The range of these educational actions can go beyond the formal boundaries of the network.