Management Level Research Articles

Think and act like owners in family firms: Does managerial level matter?

Conventional thought believes that employees' concern for the firm has never been as great as that of its owners. Making non-owning employees think and act like owners leading to the best performance at work is an eternal challenge for many family firms. We investigate how employees’ sense of belonging attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavior control (PBC) affect their intention and behavior to provide the best performance at work. We also test whether the managerial level (supervisor and above vs. staff and operators) moderates these relationships. Using a moderated mediation model applied to a sample of 409 employees from Indonesian family firms, we find that employees’ sense of belonging, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control (PBC) are positively related to their intention to provide the best performance at work. However, the relationship pattern differs between the two employee groups, namely managerial and non-managerial employees. For managerial employees (supervisory and above), their PBC has no relationship to their intention or behavior. In contrast, their attitude and subjective norms have a positive relationship with their behavior through their intention. For non-managerial employees (staff and operators), the relationship between subjective norms and behavior is fully mediated by intention. In contrast, the relationship between attitude and behavior and between PBC and behavior is partially mediated by intention. We also find that the effect of attitude on intention is stronger for managerial employees but the effect of subjective norms and PBC is stronger for non-managerial employees.

Four Quadrant Operation of Induction Motor Using H-Bridge in Harsh and Noxious Environment Field with Dust, Voltage Fluctuation and Major Load Variations

The investigation and findings show that the H Bridge variable frequency drive is the optimum choice for resolving intrinsic motor problems and energy conservation. Variable frequency drives outperform other strategies like soft starters because they offer numerous benefits over other techniques, including greater versatility and control over the motor's starting and stopping capabilities. Dynamic torque control, overload protection, and power reduction during idle are other essential aspects of variable frequency drives. Conserving energy to the greatest extent possible is one strategy to avoid energy shortages. It has been reported that 75% of the electrical energy generated globally is used by motors. It has been noted that the main problem with motors is that they use a lot of current to start. As a result, high inrush current produces excessive heat, reducing the lifespan of electrical equipment and using more electricity. Reducing the initial inrush current to a manageable level is advised. By using an induction motor and the H Bridge, this current can be decreased. H Bridge uses a technique known as variable speed drive, which is often referred to as variable torque drive, to control the speed and torque of AC induction motors. Pulse width modulation is used to monitor the motor's voltage and torque in this occurrence. Although there are several methods to reduce the motor's current, such as by employing soft starts, variable torque drives are more advantageous. The strong starting torque and flexible speed control of DC motors make them useful in a range of applications. However, because of the cost and commutation, there are a few significant problems. As a result, the PWM-powered H bridge inverter extends the life of machinery and provides electricity to electrical appliances in response to demand. The fact that it is an energy-saving gadget, however, is by far its greatest advantage. This is especially important in a country like India, where the energy crisis has halted economic growth.

Marginalized Textile Producers in New Kingdom Egypt

Textiles were ubiquitous in the elite Egyptian cultural sphere—from clothing, furniture coverings, and wall decorations to grave goods and temple offerings. The Egyptian world was draped in cloth, yet the producers were often marginalized members of society—immigrants, war captives, and women, who produced for a select few to whom they did not often belong. This paper aims to use textiles as a medium to investigate how the New Kingdom textile industry maintained social inequalities and power differentials. This paper highlights the efforts of marginalized labor in the production of textiles in New Kingdom Egypt, utilizing an intersectional approach to understand the interactions of the producers, varying levels of management, and elite consumers. Textiles were a high-value resource and one of the only goods that increased in value with labor, unlike other crafted goods, like metals, for example. I posit that this was inherently linked to the marginalization of the labor involved. The fabrics woven were a display of the Egyptian hegemony and reaffirmed the social order between the elites and the rest of society.

The Sustainable Future: Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Development in the Peruvian Amazon

The research is important because it allows us to reflect and seek successful management of solid waste to achieve sustainable development in the Amazon region of Peru, as a constant form of protection of health and life; at the same time, becoming an incentive for family economies. The study sought to establish a relationship between solid waste management and sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon. The type of basic research, with a non-experimental design, correlational scope and cross-sectional, whose population was 8,000 thousand users and the sample was 1,000 thousand. The data collection technique was the survey and the questionnaire was used as an instrument. The results found: The level of solid waste management is low at 60.1%. The level of sustainable development is low with 52.5%. There is a low and significant positive correlation between the dimensions permanent external conditions, institutional condition, waste treatment, collection - transportation and final disposal of the variable solid waste management and the variable sustainable development with a Spearman's Rho coefficient of 0.342; 0.325; 0.063; 0226; 0.239 and a p-value of 0.000, significance level of 0.001. It was concluded that, There is a low and significant positive correlation between the solid waste management variable and sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon, with a Spearman's Rho of 0.309 and a p-value of 0.000, which is < 0.01; Others, it only has a variability of 30% between variables.

How do social management systems and urbanization influence the spatio-temporal characteristics of urban flood risk? A comparison between Guangzhou and Hong Kong, China

Previous studies have shown that there are some differences in the pattern and evolution of floods within urban agglomerations. The differences reflect the variations in the geographical environment and the level of urban governance. However, in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), which has different social systems, the differences in urban flood between mainland cities and external cities are more significant. Concerning the causes of urban floods, the rainfall amounts are approximately equivalent in each region within the GBA, indicating that the external causes are mostly similar. Consequently, this study examines the effects of urbanization and flood management measures on urban floods under different social systems from the perspective of internal causes, taking Guangzhou and Hong Kong as examples. The results indicate that: (1) The flood degree in Guangzhou continues to increase, with the flood points increasing from 15 to 237, and the high-density areas expanding from a single-core to multi-core. In contrast, flood points in Hong Kong decreased from 136 to 17, and the high-density areas were concentrated in strips and gradually dispersed. (2) The urbanization process of Guangzhou fluctuates considerably, with urban expansion intensity (UEI) of 17.32, 4.15, and 8.82. Hong Kong remains stable, with a UEI of around 4.0 in each period. The percent of landscape (PLAND) and largest patch index (LPI) of impervious surfaces have the highest impact on urban flood and showed a significant positive correlation. However, The effect of patch density (PD) on urban flood changes from a positive to a negative correlation (from 0.151 to −0.169). (3) Hong Kong has formulated systematic flood control measures from the aspects of laws and regulations, territorial planning, engineering design, etc., and has effectively reduced the occurrence of flooding incidents using rainwater interception, underground flood storage, and pipe widening. This study clearly illustrated the spatio-temporal differences of urban flood within urban agglomeration and the key factors of urban management level and reviewed the flood risk management strategies of Guangzhou and Hong Kong, which have far-reaching significance for the mainland cities to learn from their experiences and improve their flood management strategies.

Financial activities of the Russian Federation constituent entities: Organization and features

Subject. This article considers public-law entities as business entities. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the laws and regulations regulating the financial activities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Methods. For the study, I used the general scientific research methods. Results. The article systematizes and characterizes the types of financial activities of public-law entities. Conclusions. The specifics of the organization of financial activities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are due to the budget legislation, the specifics of the delimitation of revenue powers and expenditure obligations between the levels of management. There is a need for legislative regulation of the types of financial activities of public-law entities and monitoring of indicators that characterize the effectiveness of these activities.

The Effect of Financial Literacy on Village Government Business Performance

This study was conducted to study the impact of financial literacy and financial management on the performance of Village government businesses (Village-Owned Enterprises) located in Lobuk Village, Bluto District, Sumenep Regency. As a village economic institution, Village government plays a strategic role in improving the progress and prosperity of the community. The level of financial literacy and effective financial management are considered to be able to influence the operational success of Village government, especially in making strategic decisions, optimizing the use of funds, and increasing profits. This study adopted a descriptive quantitative method involving all administrators, employees, and tenants of Pelangi Nusantara Village government kiosks in Lobuk Village as the population and sample. There are three variables studied, two of which are independent variables, namely Financial Literacy (X1) and Financial Management (X2), while the dependent variable is Village government Business Performance (Y). Data analysts use several techniques including data quality testing, multiple regression analysis and determination coefficient testing. Hypothesis testing was conducted through t-test (partial) and F-test (simultaneous) with the help of IBM SPSS software version 25. The research findings revealed that financial literacy does not affect Village Government Business Performance, financial management has a significant positive effect on Village Government Business Performance, financial literacy and financial management have a significant effect simultaneously on Village Government business performance.

Bronchoscopy in children with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage under general anesthesia with spontaneous respiration by face mask ventilation.

To improve the management level of general anesthesia during bronchoscopy in the children with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). A retrospective study was conducted in the children with DAH who had performed bronchoscopy under general anesthesia with spontaneous respiration by face mask ventilation initially from June 2021 to June 2022 in our hospital. (1) Thirty-four children who had underwent 38 bronchoscopy procedures were included. (2) General anesthesia induction was performed by bolus of propofol intravenous in all the procedures. For maintaining anesthesia, combination use of propofol and remifentanil intravenously infusion were given in 31 procedures (81.6%) and propofol intravenously infusion alone was given in the rest 7 procedures (18.4%). An intravenous bolus of ketamine or propofol was given as an anesthetic adjuvant in 21 procedures (55.3%). Thirty-five procedures (92.1%) were successfully completed under non-tracheal intubation ventilation, whereas the rest 3 procedures (7.9%) needed change to tracheal intubation ventilation. (3) Respiratory depression was found in 7 procedures (18.4%), laryngospasm was found in 2 procedure (2.6%), and bronchospasm was found in 17 procedures (44.7%). Intraoperative hypoxemia occurred in 16 procedures (42.1%). The incidence of intraoperative hypoxemia in the procedures at the active phage of disease was significantly higher compared to those at the remission phage of the disease (P < .05). Intraoperative hypercapnia also occurred in 16 procedures (42.1%). Two procedures (5.3%) were complicated by severe pulmonary hemorrhage. General anesthesia with spontaneous respiration by face mask ventilation is feasible and relatively safe for the children with DAH undergoing bronchoscopy, whereas the anesthetic protocol still needs to be improved.

Anatomical-Foliar Diversity of Agave salmiana subsp. salmiana (Asparagaceae) in Three Populations of the Teotihuacán Region (Mexico).

Agave salmiana Otto ex Salm-Dyck is an endemic Mexican plant distributed from 1230 to 2460 m above sea level, native to the arid zones of central and southern Mexico. It is a traditionally used species, with morphotypes ranging from wild to cultivated, with an ample cultural and management history. The species is important because it generates employment, and its products are used for self-consumption and are marketed as raw materials; however, little is known about its leaf anatomical description or studies that report the variation in its characters in terms of its level of management and its altitudinal gradient. To address this, we collected leaf samples from three localities of the Teotihuacan region in the State of Mexico (Mexico) and obtained anatomical leaf sections; with these, we also obtained thirty-eight parameters to quantitatively describe leaf anatomy. Thus, in this study, the general anatomical description of the leaf of Agave salmiana subsp. salmiana is presented. Unique leaf characters and others shared with the species of the genus were identified for the leaf of A. salmiana subsp. salmiana. In addition, significant variation was observed when comparing the three sampled localities (78.95%). From the analysis of anatomical characters, abaxial outer periclinal wall length, length of adaxial palisade parenchyma cells, fiber length, surface area of abaxial epidermal cells, width of abaxial palisade parenchyma cells, and total length of parenchyma in adaxial palisade were found to distinguish individuals from the three localities analyzed and the differences are related to management and altitude gradients.

Exploring Gender Equity in Tanzania- A Comprehensive Study on the Need for Inclusive Practices in Selected Major Media Houses in Tanzania

This study investigates gender equity in Tanzanian print media, particularly focusing on women's leadership. Utilizing a qualitative approach with an interpretivist paradigm, the explanatory case study design includes 12 in-depth interviews. The research unveils the impact of Stereotype Theory on employment promotion policies, emphasizing challenges related to family life and child-rearing in career advancement. Challenges in adhering to maternity leave regulations are identified, hindering the balance between family planning and career progression for female journalists. The study highlights subjective performance evaluations, favoritism concerns, and a lack of transparency in promotion policies, contributing to gender inequity. A glass ceiling is noted at middle and senior management levels. Recommendations include implementing supportive structures for working mothers, revising promotion policies for transparency, and fostering a workplace culture that actively promotes inclusivity. The aim is to create a more equitable and inclusive media industry in Tanzania.

Impact of Levels of Nutrient Management on Economics of Soybean-onion and Soybean-potato Cropping System

Background: Nutrient management and cropping sequence are two important factors which affect productivity and profitability of crop. Profitability is one the important part of the successful crop production. Soybean fixes atmospheric nitrogen in soil and partially fulfills the nitrogen requirement of succeeding crops. There is a need for a suitable substitute crop or cropping systems after soybean to improve the soil fertility and productivity to maximize the profitability. The plains of Maharashtra are well suited for onion and potato cultivation. There is scope for increasing the area, production and productivity of onion and potato crop. Majority of farmers in Maharashtra following soybean-wheat and soybean-chickpea crop sequence while in present investigation soybean is grown in sequence with vegetable crop such as onion and potato which could help to increase profitability through higher net return and B: C ratio. Methods: The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. Six combinations of two crop sequences (soybean-onion and soybean-potato) and three levels of nutrient management viz., 50% RDF+FYM 5 t ha-1+ biofertilizer (N1), 75 % RDF+ FYM 5 t ha-1+ biofertilizer (N2) and 100 % RDF+ FYM 5 t ha-1+ biofertilizer (N3) were the main plot treatments in kharif season replicated three times in randomized block design. During rabi season each main plot treatment of nutrient management level was split into three sub plot treatments with three levels of recommended dose of fertilizer viz., 75% RDF (F1), 100% RDF (F2) and 125% RDF (F3) to rabi season crops resulting in eighteen treatment combinations replicated three times in split plot design. The data pertaining to growth characteristics, yield characteristics, economics of soybean (kharif) and onion or potato (rabi) was collected at regular interval in 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 at Agronomy Farm, Dr. PDKV, Akola which was analyzed statistically in SPD (split plot design). Result: Soybean-onion crop sequence registered higher profitability in terms of GMR, NMR and B: C in comparison with soybean - potato crop sequence. Soybean crop supplied with 100% RDN+ 5 t FYM ha-1 + Biofertilizer (Rhizobium japonicum+ PSB+ Tricoderma viridi) recorded highest GMR, NMR and B:C ratio over lower levels of treatments in all year experimentation. Rabi crops treated with 125% RDF recorded GMR, NMR and B:C ratio over lower levels of treatments in all years of experimentation.

Asymmetric Large Kernel Distillation Network for efficient single image super-resolution.

Recently, significant advancements have been made in the field of efficient single-image super-resolution, primarily driven by the innovative concept of information distillation. This method adeptly leverages multi-level features to facilitate high-resolution image reconstruction, allowing for enhanced detail and clarity. However, many existing approaches predominantly emphasize the enhancement of distilled features, often overlooking the critical aspect of improving the feature extraction capabilities of the distillation module itself. In this paper, we address this limitation by introducing an asymmetric large-kernel convolution design. By increasing the size of the convolution kernel, we expand the receptive field, which enables the model to more effectively capture long-range dependencies among image pixels. This enhancement significantly improves the model's perceptual ability, leading to more accurate reconstructions. To maintain a manageable level of model complexity, we adopt a lightweight architecture that employs asymmetric convolution techniques. Building on this foundation, we propose the Lightweight Asymmetric Large Kernel Distillation Network (ALKDNet). Comprehensive experiments conducted on five widely recognized benchmark datasets-Set5, Set14, BSD100, Urban100, and Manga109-indicate that ALKDNet not only preserves efficiency but also demonstrates performance enhancements relative to existing super-resolution methods. The average PSNR and SSIM values show improvements of 0.10 dB and 0.0013, respectively, thereby achieving state-of-the art performance.

Human Resource Management Affecting Organizational Engagement: A Case Study of The Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization

Background and Aim: Nowadays, the world has changed. Management within public and private organizations There is a need for adaptation, especially in ​​human resource management. Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization It is an agency whose duty is to provide public services. Human resource management has been given importance in line with goals and missions by giving importance to building morale. And develop personnel potential. There is a salary adjustment. Organize employee training to enhance personnel knowledge. If a person is attached to the organization, it will lead to loyalty. And intend to work efficiently. Research on “Human resource management that affects organizational commitment: A case study of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization” has the following objectives; 1) Study the level of human resource management. And the level of commitment to the organization of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel, 2) Study the relationship between human resource management and organizational commitment of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel. Materials and Methods: It is quantitative research. The population used in this research is personnel working in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization. The sample group used in this research is personnel working in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization, which is 200 people, by convenience sampling. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, and arithmetic mean. Standard deviation and correlation coefficient Results: The results of the study found that 1) Human resource management level and the level of organizational engagement, it was found that the overall human resource management of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization was at the highest level. When considering each aspect, it was found that every aspect has the highest human resource management level. The aspect with the highest human resource management score was personnel, followed by Relationships with businesses and organizations and welfare. 2) The relationship between human resource management and overall organizational engagement is at the highest level. When considering each aspect, it was found that every aspect had the highest level of commitment to the organization. The aspects with the highest commitment to the organization are Satisfaction in the workplace and effective communication, Followed by Fair compensation, Effective leadership style, and job security. Overall, human resource management of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization is significantly related to the organizational commitment of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel at the 0.01 level, with a high level of relationship Conclusion: Overall, the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization has the highest human resource management level. Arrange the scores for each aspect from highest to lowest: 1) personal aspect, 2) relationship with businesses and organizations, and 3) welfare aspect. Organizational engagement of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel as a whole It has a relationship with human resource management in both general and in each of the three areas The relationship is at a high level and is going in the same direction.

CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS OF STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT OF AN ENTERPRISE IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION

Strategic HR management is critical to an organisation's success, as it ensures that it is relevant and timely in responding to changes in the external and internal environment. This approach also focuses the efforts of managers on more effective recruitment and development of personnel. However, traditional methods of strategic HR management do not meet modern busi­ness requirements. Digitalisation is becoming a necessity at all levels of management. The rapid development of digital technologies opens up new opportunities for transforming this process. Solving the tasks of strategic HR management in the light of digitalisation is extremely relevant. This article analyses the concepts used to characterise strategic management activities. The author proposes to define strategic human resources management as a complex dynamic integration process for the formation, effective use and development of human resources, based on a holistic view of the enterprise's purpose, overall strategy and ensuring adaptation to changes in the internal and external environment. Some areas of strategic HR management may include strategic management of development, motivation, marketing, etc. Formation of human resources management strategies is the process of developing a system of plans, measures and decisions aimed at efficient use of human resources in an organisation in order to achieve its strategic goals. A model of strategic HR management of enterprise has been developed, based on the implementation of the stages of strategic analysis, planning, organisation and control. The content of the stages is substantiated and the sequence of their implementation is determined. The efficiency and integration of the strategic HR management process is ensured by the introduction of digital technologies: LinkedIn, electronic HRIS, e-learning LMS, smart office management, artificial intelligence. The introduction of digital technologies in strategic HR management will allow enter­prises to gain additional competitive advantages by increasing efficiency, objectivity, and indivi­dualisation of work with people.

Current management status of cleaning and disinfection for gastrointestinal endoscopy: a meta-analysis

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the current status of cleaning and disinfection management for digestive endoscopy, provide data for standardization processing techniques, and improve the quality of cleaning and disinfection. Methods Two reviewers independently and comprehensively searched the PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and CBM databases on February 1, 2023. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were strictly followed during the literature survey and data extraction. All observational studies detailing the current cleaning and disinfection management status for digestive endoscopy in hospitals were included. Meta-analysis was performed using STATA 16.0 software. Results After removing different articles, the meta-analysis finally included 54 articles associated with multiple countries. The authors favor auditing staffers to confirm compliance with guidelines. The meta-analysis results indicated a configuration rate of 76% (95% CI: 68–83%) for separate rooms designated for reprocessing; 79% (95% CI: 72–84%) for reprocessing rooms with adequate ventilation; 30% (95% CI: 24–36%) for automated endoscope washer-disinfectors; 68% (95% CI: 55–81%) for complete protective equipment usage; 90% (95% CI: 83–95%) for the configuration rate of endoscope and accessory storage cabinets; 50% (95% CI: 38–61%) for changing enzymatic-type detergents after each use; 51% (95% CI: 30–71%) for the use of purified or sterilized water for final rinsing; 80% (95% CI: 70–88%) for monitoring disinfectant concentration; 87% (95% CI: 80–93%) for microbial monitoring; and 44% (95% CI: 26–62%) for the usage of protective equipment. Conclusion The configuration of the automated endoscope washer-disinfector, non-standard cleaning and disinfection procedures, and a lack of occupational protection awareness among personnel responsible for cleaning and disinfecting digestive endoscopy were all apparent issues. It was suggested that all departments enhance their levels of management and supervision, standardize reprocessing procedures and quality control details, upgrade hardware facilities and spatial layouts, reinforce personnel training, and increase staff awareness of nosocomial infection risks.

Measures to support students’ research activities and scientific mentoring in Russian universities

The present paper is devoted to the search for successful experience and analysis of the problems of supporting students’ research work (R&amp;D) and scientific mentoring in Russian universities. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to evaluate approaches to stimulating not only research and development, but also the activities of scientific mentors in terms of the sustainability and effectiveness of the impact of existing support measures on student involvement in science andteachers’ motivation to mentoring activities. Since the interaction of students and scientific mentors, implemented in the unique organizational conditions of each particular university, and a typical all-Russian context, forms an ecosystem, the article focuses on considering measures to support research and scientific mentoring in interrelation. The purpose of the article is to consider measures to support research and scientific mentoring in Russian universities. The results of an empirical study conducted in 2024 using the methods of traditional analysis of documents (normative legal acts on measures to support research and development at the federal, regional and local levels) and a semi-structured interview with scientific mentors from among academic staff of universities (n = 30) are presented. Main results: generalization of measures to support research and development at three levels (federal, regional and local) of higher education management. It is shown that, at the federal level, they are worded extremely broadly, allowing the regions and universities to specify and refine them.The uneven distribution of support measures by region and their emphasis on financial incentives are revealed. It is concluded that each university has a limited number of documents regulating the support of research and mentoring. The contradictions in the attitude of the academic staff to the measures of support for research and scientific mentoring were disclosed. The prospects for the development of a research programme to support research and scientific mentoring in universities are considered.

FORMATION OF STRATEGICALLY-ORIENTED DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of strategic management in increasing the efficiency and quality of logistics organizational structures. The article considers the classification of management decisions to ensure the effective operation of logistics providers, analyzes the essence of strategic management of organizations, features of corporate strategy, business strategy, and functional strategies. The reasons that make it difficult to transfer the logistics development strategy to lower levels of management have been identified. Theoretical approaches to the process of implementing logistics management strategies in organizational structures are proposed. It was determined that the key idea of the supply chain concept is the transition from functional management to management of cross-functional business processes. The advantages of strategically oriented organizations are highlighted, and it is also substantiated that a balanced system of indicators is effective for solving the problem of related business strategies and directions with the establishment of goals for the efficiency of logistics organizational structures. The four key processes that the Balanced Scorecard relies on to link short-term actions to long-term goals are described. Modern trends in changes in management styles from the management practices of advanced logistics providers are analyzed. The mechanism of application of the Deming cycle and reengineering of business processes is substantiated. It has been proven that effective implementation of the concept of strategic management of the logistics organizational structure is possible only when the organization is strategically oriented.

Defining vulnerabilities and enabling community engagement in epidemics preparedness: the CAVE model from Austria.

During the COVID-19 outbreak the transdisciplinary research project CAVE (Community Engagement and Vulnerability Assessment in Epidemics) investigated perceptions and practicability of public health communication among stakeholders of care and social facilities in Austria. It aimed at finding accurate definitions of vulnerability in the context of epidemics and at developing operational models for engagement of vulnerable groups in co-creating epidemic response mechanisms. Transdisciplinary methods included semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and desk reviews as well as spatial analysis and composite indicator-based mapping methods. Informants and participants in the community engagement phase represented clients as well as middle and lower management levels of Austrian care and social facilities for older persons and persons with cognitive impairments, persons depending on mobile healthcare services, homeless people, and socially deprived communities. A narrow definition of vulnerability as well as missing strategies for participation and community engagement limited communication with stakeholders and the implementation of protective measures. An inclusive definition of vulnerability beyond medical and physical indicators should be employed to account for social, psychological, and emotional aspects contributing to a higher risk of being affected by epidemics. The CAVE model provides a multi-level definition of vulnerability that allows for participatory engagement in co-creating adapted crisis response measures. We suggest policymakers and health authorities to consider a broader definition of vulnerability and to commit to pro-active engagement with stakeholders representing these sectors. This requires the establishment and maintenance of communication structures as well as political recognition of civic participation in the creation and implementation of epidemic response measures.

Ethnographic lens: Understanding managerial and operational level perspectives on ESP teachers roles

This study investigates the managerial level (the deans of the faculties and the director of ESP) perspectives and ESP teachers’ perspectives (operational level) on how they assume their roles in teaching ESP. This study used an ethnographic approach. The phenomena of an ethnography are commonly examined from a collective perspective. This suggests analyzing the culture under investigation from an insider's viewpoint by emphasizing the significance that the members of that society attribute to it. The findings show that sociocultural factors are assumed to influence the deans’ expectations of what teachers must do in comparison to what teachers themselves should be doing. ESP teachers at the operational level assume their roles in teaching and learning ESP as motivation builders, classroom controllers, teaching strategy innovators and lifelong learners. Meanwhile, the deans of the faculty’s (managerial level) expectations of ESP teacher roles entail a material developer, a curriculum contributor, a language trainer, a student mental safeguarding, a collaborator and a program evaluator. While deans and teachers share a common goal of educating students, their roles, responsibilities and perspectives differ significantly leading to different expectations. Both cohorts namely managerial level and ESP teachers should intensively discuss to obtain a satisfactory agreement in executing roles and responsibilities. Besides, when designing professional development, it is suggested to focus on two areas: enhancing and sustaining instructors' English proficiency and expanding language teaching knowledge and skills.

Green Knowledge Sharing and the Green Performance Nexus: A Moderated Mediation Model

Green knowledge sharing plays a pivotal role in enhancing businesses’ environmental performance by promoting sustainable practices, innovation, and operational efficiency. Using a knowledge-based view [KBV], the current investigation aims to explore a moderated mediation model to investigate the relationship between green knowledge sharing and green performance. Green creativity is proposed as an explanatory variable that explains the relationship between green knowledge sharing and green performance, while green human capital is proposed as a boundary condition for green knowledge sharing and green creativity relationships. Data from 266 respondents working at managerial levels in different firms with offices in Riyadh were collected using the snowball sampling technique and were used to analyze the proposed moderated mediation model. The findings indicate that green creativity significantly mediates the relationship between green knowledge sharing and green performance, and green human capital moderates the relationship between green knowledge sharing and green creativity. This study highlights the importance of knowledge sharing and creativity in enhancing green performance. It also suggests that organizations investing in green human capital can strengthen these relationships. The results also offer practical insights for policymakers and managers on how green knowledge sharing can foster sustainable environmental performance.