Modern Transformation Research Articles

The integrating role of digital staff maturity in a balanced digital transformation model.

The article is devoted to the theoretical and methodological substantiation of the integrating role of digital maturity of personnel in the processes of modern transformations of industrial enterprises. The subject of the study was the assessment of the role of company employees within the framework of the proposed balanced digital transformation (DT) model, and its purpose is to establish the relationship between the digital maturity (DM) of employees and methods of its formation, taking into account the priorities of a balanced DT. The methodological basis was the materials of works from the field of organizational institutionalism, applicable to solving the problems of managing digital transformations in industry. The results of the research, carried out using the methods of scientific analysis and synthesis, as well as processing the results of the survey and questionnaires, consist in the formation of new ideas about the model of digital transformation. The article reflects its features such as cyclical nature, the sequence of mandatory stages (formation of corporate digital culture, motivation of staff, practice-oriented mentoring, technology, data analysis and customer influence). As differences from existing approaches, the inclusion of the integrating role of digital maturity of personnel in the digital transformation (DT) processes and consideration of technologies and customer needs only after assessing the readiness of personnel in the formed digital environment is noted. The authors have formed recommendations for the practical implementation of the presented model of balanced digital transformation and the conduct of appropriate survey procedures that may be of interest to specialists in this field.

The modernization process and transformation of the space of old town of Xi’an: a historical research on the Xijing construction (1932–1945)

ABSTRACT In 1932, Xi’an was designated as the auxiliary capital and renamed “Xijing” 1 1 Xijing（西京）means “Western Capital”, When a dynasty implements the system of two capitals or multiple capitals, the naming of the capital and the secondary capital is based on the relative direction of the capital city. In China, “Xijing” usually refers to the ancient capital of Chang’an during the 13 dynasties (now Xi’an). Xi’an is also the city that has used the term “Xijing” for the longest time. initiated a period of swift urban development, now recognized as the “Xijing Construction Period” 2 2 The decision was made during the Second Plenary Session of the Fourth National Congress of the Kuomintang in 1932, stating: “Chang’an shall be the provisional capital, renamed Xijing,” and appointing Zhang Ji and others to form the “Xijing Preparatory Committee” responsible for urban construction in Xi’an. On March 19, 1945, the National Government issued Order No. 188, “dissolving the Xijing Preparatory Committee and transferring its original work to the Shaanxi Provincial Government,” marking the end of the construction of Xijing as the provisional capital. in academia. During this era, authorities, along with relevant planners and engineers executed a series of construction activities in Xi’an, including road construction, new urban area development, zoning planning, and the preservation of urban heritage, thereby adding a modern touch into the city’s ancient and traditional Chinese fabric. “Xijing Construction” is an important part for understanding the modernization process of Xi’an’s urban space. By reviewing of local history books and newspapers, this paper delineates the specific timeline, process, and content of the construction period. It further interprets the changes of Xi’an’s old town space through the redrawing of historical maps, illustrating how traditional urban space transitioned from being confined to expanding and connecting beyond the city walls. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion on the evolution of the old city area’s urban function distribution and its ongoing influence on Xi’an’s current urban form.

Виды коррупции: современные криминологические трансформации

Introduction. The The article deals with types of corruption, which are subdivided on the basis of a functional approach depending on the spread in a particular public sphere. The author examined the changes in the forms of corruption depending on the modern transformation of social relations using specific examples of judicial and investigative practice. Corruption inevitably undergoes transformations depending on the emergence of new social relations and changes in existing ones. This predetermines the embedding of this negative phenomenon in the social matrix and the formation of types and forms of corrupt acts. The actuality of the presented research is determined by the demand for analysing and understanding corruption mechanisms in various spheres of activity, its specifics and peculiarities with regard to modern social transformations. Methods. The methods used in the research were general scientific: dialectical; methods of analysis and synthesis; private-scientific: statistical, sociological, comparative-legal, functional. Results. The study of the specifics of types of corruption depending on its prevalence in a particular public sphere using a functional approach makes it possible to identify corruption mechanisms and criminological transformations of corruption in order to effectively counteract it. This ensures the implementation of one of the priority areas in ensuring the national security of the country, which has an impact on the stable formation and development of the economy, society and the state. Identifying the peculiarities of the spread of types of corruption by areas of activity, we thereby improve the anti-corruption mechanism of counteraction, which is a set of relations related to the implementation of measures aimed at identifying, eliminating, neutralising corruption factors; aimed at combating corruption manifestations and minimising the negative consequences of corruption offences.

Modern Transformation in Agriculture for Onion Watering Automation with Solar Cell and IOT Technology

Shallots are a key agricultural commodity in Indonesia, requiring careful water management for optimal growth. Excessive water can cause rot in shallot seedlings, while insufficient water leads to wilting and yellowing leaves, affecting crop quality. This research designs an IoT-based automatic monitoring and watering system to address these challenges. The system includes a soil moisture sensor, a DHT22 sensor for air temperature and humidity, an ESP32 microcontroller, a water pump, and a solar panel as its energy source, controllable via an Android application. The system maintains ideal soil moisture for each growth stage: 80-90% during germination, 60-70% for the vegetative stage, and 50-60% during the generative stage, with optimal air temperatures of 25-30°C. Real-time data from sensors are processed by the ESP32, which activates the water pump via a DC relay when soil moisture falls below the threshold. Testing shows the system operates continuously, with solar panels charging a VRLA battery daily to sustain nighttime operation. Battery voltage fluctuates between 12.5 V and 15.0 V, maintaining a charge above 12.0 V after sunset. To ensure reliability in extreme weather, the system employs waterproof enclosures for all components and uses sensors calibrated to maintain accuracy in saturated soils. An MPPT charge controller optimizes solar energy usage during low sunlight, while selected components operate in a wide temperature range, ensuring extreme heat or cold performance. This system improves water efficiency, reduces manual labor, and offers an environmentally friendly solution for shallot cultivation, particularly in remote areas without conventional power access. Its resilience to environmental challenges enhances productivity and supports sustainable agricultural practices.

Contemporary Software Modernization: Strategies, Driving Forces, and Research Opportunities

Software modernization is a common activity in software engineering, since technologies advance, requirements change, and business models evolve. Differently from conventional software evolution (e.g., adding new features, enhancing performance, or adapting to new requirements), software modernization involves re-engineering entire legacy systems (e.g., changing the technology stack, migrating to a new architecture style, or programming paradigms). Given the pervasive nature of software today, modernizing legacy systems is paramount to provide customers with competitive and innovative products and services, while keeping companies profitable. Despite the prevalent discussion of software modernization in gray literature, and the many papers in the literature, there is no work presenting a “big picture” of contemporary software modernization, describing challenges, and providing a well-defined research agenda. The goal of this work is to describe the state of the art in software modernization in the past 10 years. We collect the state of the art by performing a rapid review (searching five digital libraries), identifying potential 3,460 studies, leading to a final set of 127. We analyzed these studies to understand which strategies are employed, the driving forces that lead organizations to modernize their systems, and the challenges that need to be addressed. The results show that studies in the last 10 years have explored eight strategies for modernizing legacy systems, namely cloudification, architecture redesign, moving to a new programming language, targeting reuse optimization, software modernization for new hardware integration, practices to leverage automation, database modernization, and digital transformation. Modernization is triggered by 14 driving forces, with the most common ones being reducing operational costs, improving performance and scalability, and reducing complexity. In addition, based on the analysis of existing literature, we present a detailed discussion of research opportunities in this field. The main challenges are providing tooling support, followed by defining a modernization process and considering better evaluation metrics. The main contribution of our work is to equip practitioners and researchers with knowledge of the current state of contemporary software modernization so that they are aware of practices and challenges to be addressed when deciding to modernize legacy systems.

Corporate culture as the social foundation of strategic management of virtual teams

The article explores the features of corporate culture as a social basis for managing virtual teams in the context of modern digital transformation and globalization. It considers the role of the corporate culture of organizations in the context of managing virtual teams. The importance of effective mechanisms of corporate culture in maintaining work productivity, motivation, professional and personal development, and cohesion of employees in virtual teams, where the actual presence of the employee in the office is minimized or absent, which causes many risks and challenges, is determined. The study highlights important aspects of corporate culture, such as the social foundation of strategic management of virtual teams and, in particular, its influence on communication, coordination, trust, and adaptation of new employees in remote work conditions. An analysis of the role of strategic management for virtual teams of organizations and the role of corporate culture was carried out, and its advantages and disadvantages were highlighted. To overcome the key risks and challenges of working with virtual teams, taking into account the specifics of their functioning, the key principles of forming an organization's corporate culture are proposed. The article reveals how corporate values help overcome cultural barriers and ensure effective cooperation in multinational teams. Special attention is paid to the issue of forming an optimal scheme for the gradual formation and development of the organization's corporate culture, with an emphasis on the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the culture, as well as on the need to develop communication strategies, taking into account the specifics of the work of virtual teams. The article emphasizes the importance of developing new tools and approaches to support the motivation of inclusiveness and ethical standards in the development of corporate culture for members of virtual teams of the organization, which is a real challenge of today's organizations in crisis and unstable conditions.

Connotation Analysis and Modern Transformation Pathway for the Wisdom of Human Settlement Construction in Traditional Villages

Connotation Analysis and Modern Transformation Pathway for the Wisdom of Human Settlement Construction in Traditional Villages

Application of symbolic language and pattern innovation of Chaoshan peach cake mold in paper packaging design

To explore the symbolic language of the Chaoshan peach cake mold and its innovative applications in modern design, the material form and cultural connotations of the mold patterns were analyzed from a semiotic perspective. Through a symbolic language of the primary pattern elements, the essence of the traditional culture they embody was revealed. Building on this analysis, the generative rules of shape grammar were applied to creatively reinterpret and recombine these traditional pattern elements, resulting in a set of innovative designs that retain the essence of traditional culture while incorporating modern design aesthetics. Furthermore, these innovative patterns were implemented in paper packaging design, and their effectiveness was validated through product evaluation. Through an in-depth exploration and innovative application of the symbolic language of the Chaoshan peach cake mold, a successful fusion of traditional cultural symbols and contemporary design concepts was achieved. This approach provides a new pathway for the inheritance and innovation of Chaoshan peach cake mold culture and offers insights into the modern transformation of other traditional cultures.

From the Persianate World to Multiple Worlds of the Persianate

ABSTRACT This article fleshes out two future directions for Middle Eastern studies as it puts the recent scholarship in Ottoman studies in dialogue with Alexander Jabbari’s The Making of Persianate Modernity. First, like Jabbari, who interpreted the sexual puritanism in modern Persian literary histories as a convention of Persianate modernity, the author notes that critics can analyze key claims in texts of Arabic and Turkish modernity as generic conventions rather than as facts that capture sociopolitical transformations of modernity. Second, the author argues that The Making of Persianate Modernity, which examines the “form that the Persianate takes” in modern Iran and South Asia, can serve as a point of departure for studying the diverse forms that the Persianate takes in other Middle Eastern contexts, which do not have to be subsumed to a single Persianate world. While the term “Persianate world” has served as a useful heuristic concept, critics can shift their focus to “the multiple worlds that the Persianate has taken” as they analyze communities, such as the Ottoman literati, who do not self-identify as members of a cosmopolitan Persianate community. The Persian textual heritage can cultivate multiple worlds that uphold different, and even contradictory, political ideals and aesthetic norms.

AI in business research

AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in modern business transformation, garnering widespread attention from both practitioners and academics. With a notable exponential increase in AI‐related studies, we provide a research framework aiming to synthesize the existing literature on AI in the business field. We conduct a comprehensive review of AI research spanning from 2010 to 2023 in 25 leading business journals according to this review framework. Specifically, we review the literature from three research perspectives: (i) AI applications, (ii) human perceptions of AI, and (iii) AI behavior. We also identify five principal research questions and offer suggestions for future research directions.

Research on the Intervention and Integration of Calligraphy Aesthetics in Oil Painting Creation

From the comparative perspective of Eastern and Western art, this paper discusses and analyzes the unique aesthetic characteristics of Oriental calligraphy. We will focus on the use of brush skills in calligraphy, the clever arrangement of cloth and the layout of calligraphy art, all of which are crucial elements in Eastern calligraphy. Through the detailed analysis of these typical aesthetic characteristics, we will further combine with the current situation of Chinese oil painting creation in the new era and explore how to extract the beauty of form in calligraphy and apply it to oil painting creation. This process not only involves the modern transformation of traditional art forms, but also involves how to find new creative inspiration and expression techniques in cross-cultural artistic exchanges.

Reform Paths of College English Course Teaching in the Digital Age

With the rapid development of digital technology, the teaching mode of English courses in colleges and universities is facing profound changes and challenges. This paper takes the significance of the reform of English course teaching in colleges and universities in the digital era as the starting point and aims at the problems existing in the teaching concept, digital teaching infrastructure, and digital literacy of the teaching staff in the current construction of English courses in colleges and universities. It proposes strategies such as changing teaching thinking, strengthening infrastructure construction and resource integration, and improving the digital ability of the teaching staff, which provides some references for promoting the modernization transformation of English course teaching in colleges and universities in China.

Modern Data Storage Technologies in the Context of Industry 4.0

Existing and currently widely used data storage technologies are considered. It is noted that the growth in the volume of digital information resources at an astronomical pace has led to the rapid development of technologies for their creation, storage, and access to them. In the context of Industry 4.0, the use of digital technologies to create intelligent and interconnected production and data processing processes is of particular importance. Blockchain technology and cloud technologies have become integral components of modern digital transformation. Taking into account the current state of data storage and blockchain technologies, network capabilities, enterprise needs and other factors, the possibilities of selecting and using storage tools and technologies, principles of joint implementation and application of different technologies, as well as modern virtualization approaches and blockchain technology for solving distributed data storage issues have been explored.

AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BASED ON THE UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Educational institutions are faced with new challenges and opportunities in human resource management (HR). This research aims to develop an innovative conceptual model in HR management in educational institutions by utilizing digital technology. This model is expected to increase the effectiveness of the management of educators and education personnel by strengthening their digital capabilities and aiding their adaptation to the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The novelty of the research lies in the innovative approach that integrates digital technology in HR within educational institutions, creating a more dynamic, flexible, and collaborative work environment in the education sector, which is still rarely fully adopted. The research offers a novel approach by addressing the gap in the field of HR, where the integration of digital tools in HR is still underdeveloped. It provides a dynamic and flexible framework that can serve as a foundation for future HR strategies in education, contributing to the modernization and digital transformation of educational institutions.

Research on the Inheritance and Development Innovation of Zhuo Qin Craftsmanship in Vocational Colleges

Zhuo Qin craftsmanship refers to the intricate production techniques of the Chinese traditional stringed instrument, the Zhuo Qin , which boasts a long history and is rich in cultural heritage and artistic value. The process of Zhuo Qin making involves not only the selection and processing of wood but also the precise adjustment of sound qualities, such as harmonics, overtones, and pitch, to ensure a harmonious sound and artistic expression. However, with the changing times, the inheritance of Zhuo Qin craftsmanship faces many challenges, especially in the modern educational system, where traditional craftsmanship inheritance models and teaching systems are still inadequate. This research aims to explore the inheritance and innovative development paths of Zhuo Qin craftsmanship in vocational colleges, analyze the current state of inheritance, identify major issues, and propose educational innovations based on modern transformation and innovative thinking.

The influence of the cultural capital transformation of Wushu Intangible Cultural Heritage on status acquisition: the case of Sichuan Province

ABSTRACT The promulgation and implementation of a protection system for Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) has provided a new legal path for transforming cultural capital and solidifying the modern values of Chinese folk martial arts. However, different folk martial arts have formed differentiated evaluations and social statuses by transmitting and reproducing cultural capital across generations. Through the field investigation of Sichuan Wushu Intangible Cultural Heritage (WICH) projects, this study discusses the relationship between the status and influence of WICH and the operation of cultural capital. The findings demonstrate that the WICH inheritance group continues to pass down and transform embodied cultural capital through the inheritance relationship network while constructing and expanding the project’s objective cultural capital. In doing so, they maintain and strengthen the project’s established reputation and social status. Therefore, cultural capital and the path of capital reproduction of folk martial arts formed in the traditional inheritance field affect the acquisition of WICH status. A comprehensive clarification of the positive role of cultural capital in the acquisition of WICH status can provide a reference for the modern transformation and continuation of the value system of WICH projects at different levels.

Effective justice as a law-based state feature

The article considers the concept of law-based state as a basis for justice effectiveness analysis. The necessity of researching the concept of a law-based state prior to covering the judicial system as a characteristic of a law-based state is methodologically justified. It is emphasized that for the development of Ukrainian legal science it is extremely important to investigate how exactly the effectiveness of justice is related to the extent to which Ukraine corresponds to the ideals of the law-based state, especially in the conditions of modern transformations. It is noted that a law-based state is based on the rule of law, the separation of powers, human rights and freedoms protection, and the independence of the judiciary. The theoretical and practical aspects of a law-based state functioning are considered, in particular the role of constitutionalism and legal mechanisms of control. The article emphasizes the importance of justice as a central element of a law-based state, which ensures the protection of citizens’ rights and control over the actions of state authorities. It was noted that in the context of a law-based state formation the effectiveness of justice acts as an indicator allowing to assess how successfully the ideals of the rule of law and the protection of human rights are implemented. The main criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of justice are determined, namely the independence of judges, access to justice, and fairness of decisions. The connections between effective justice and the principles of the rule of law and its role in a democratic society are covered. It is indicated that in the conditions of reforming the judicial system in Ukraine, the issue of maintaining a balance between the independence of courts and their accountability to society has not only domestic political significance, but also directly affects the international image of Ukraine and the process of European integration. It is summarized that effective justice is one of the most important indicators of a law-based state development. It ensures the protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens, contributes to the stability of society and the development of democracy. In order to achieve effective justice, it is necessary to constantly work on the legislation improving, qualifications of judges extension, and judiciary independence ensuring.

The Role of Financial Technology in Enhancing the Efficiency of Legal Services

With the rapid development of financial technology (FinTech), its application in the legal service sector is gradually becoming a key force in driving industry innovation. This paper uses both qualitative and quantitative research methods to explore the interaction and synergistic effects of financial technology, regulatory technology (RegTech), and intellectual property protection (IP Protection) in the legal service industry. The study analyzes the current status of financial technology in contract law, compliance checks, and dispute resolution, and evaluates its actual effect on improving the efficiency of legal services. The study found that financial technology has optimized the contract execution process through technologies such as smart contracts and blockchain, improved the level of automation in compliance work, and provided new ways for dispute resolution. Although facing challenges such as technology integration, data security, and legal regulation, these challenges can be effectively controlled through effective risk management and strategic response. The study proposes a series of strategic recommendations, including technological innovation, policy support, education, and training, to promote the collaborative development of financial technology, regulatory technology, and intellectual property protection in the legal service industry. (Beck, R., Bugnion, F., & Pohl, M., 2018) The conclusion of this paper emphasizes the positive role of financial technology in enhancing the efficiency of legal services and points out strategies to cope with challenges, providing valuable insights and suggestions for legal service providers, technology developers, and policy makers to promote the modernization and digital transformation of the legal service industry.

Методологические проблемы отечественной экономической науки

The article is devoted to the study of methodological problems of domestic economic science. Modern economic science in Russia is going through a difficult stage of its transformation. The rejection of Western mentoring and the transition to sovereign thinking caused the renewal of theoretical views and practical approaches to solving economic problems. This could not but cause a close interest in the methodological foundations on which the science of economy is based. At the same time, many economists are still at a loss as to where to look for the necessary methodology: in philosophy, in history, in conceivable economic-theoretical constructions, or in something else. It should be kept in mind that the methodology of economic research belongs to the basic foundations of economic science and is the meta-theoretical level of economic knowledge. It is at this level that the trajectory of economic development and reflection on the practice of modernity are synthesised, from which, in turn, the principles, conclusions and proofs of many economic statements, theorems and theories are derived. The authors believe that dialectical-materialist methodology has not exhausted all its resources and possibilities and as a method of research of modern transformations occurring in the sphere of domestic economy, it may well serve as a guide to the creation of national economic theory.

Modern transformations of chaste women’s narratives in The Cleaner of Remains and The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract

Modern transformations of chaste women’s narratives in The Cleaner of Remains and The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract