Organizational Networks Research Articles

The use of big data analytics for human resource management in an organization

Aim. To examine the application of big data in the field of human resource management and in organizational network analysis as a methodology to study the patterns of employee interaction within a formal organizational structure to improve the effectiveness of the human resource management system.Objectives. Theoretical analysis of existing methodologies for evaluating data on human resources of an organization to provide new opportunities for enterprise transformation; identification of hidden information on human resources and its use for internal staff development, retention and training; study of the possibilities of using organizational network analysis (ONA) to improve the effectiveness of human resource management.Methods. The authors used system and logical approaches, general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis), methods of comparative and economic analysis, analytical processing of information, graphical presentation of information.Results. The sources of big data are analyzed, the main indicators characterizing the state of personnel and allowing to forecast its development, dynamics of preservation of human resources in the organization, its training are allocated. The directions of using organizational network analysis in the personnel management system are proposed.Conclusions. The identified potential advantages of using organizational network analysis in the analytics of data on human resources in the organization will contribute to the reduction of staff turnover, optimization of staff structure, improvement of experience and knowledge sharing within the organization. This, according to the author’s position, will lead the enterprise to a positive economic effect and open new opportunities for its transformation

Overcoming organizational fragmentation in environmental education – the networking role of local education offices

Although environmental education (EE) scholars celebrate the diversity of organizations that engage in this work, the challenge remains how to bring these organizations together. Over the last decade, scholars have called for building bridges, but we still know very little about organizational networking and integration processes in EE. In this paper, I analyzed a case study of the first local education office (LEO) to manage an EE network in California. Drawing on institutional theory, I found that the LEO cultivated a local EE organizational field through three complementary strategies of relational work: enabling connections, aligning the field, and holding space. These three strategic tools enabled EE organizations to connect, develop a shared meaning system, and grow their capacity to serve schools. Based on my findings, I propose a model for managing local EE networks, as well as theoretical constructs for understanding organizational processes within the evolving EE landscape.

Pola Komunikasi Dosen Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Interpersonal Pada Mahasiswa Jurusan Ilmu Pemerintahan Universitas Pancasakti Makassar

Communication has a role in building an organizational climate, which has an impact on organizational culture, namely the values ​​and beliefs that are the central point of the organization. The goal of communication in the organizational process is none other than to form mutual understanding (Mutual Undestanding). In short, so that there is equality in terms of reference and experience. Lecturer communication refers to patterns and forms of communication that occur in the context of organizational networks. This research aims to determine the communication patterns of lecturers in improving the interpersonal quality of students majoring in government science at Pancasakti University, Makassar. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and literature study. The analytical method used is qualitative analysis. The research results show that good communication between lecturers and students will certainly result in better quality students, one of which is marked by increased student academic achievement. On the other hand, poor communication between lecturers and students will actually have an impact on decreasing the student's academic achievement. The indicators for the effectiveness of interpersonal communication, namely openness, empathy, supportive attitude, positive attitude, have worked well.

Networking ATTAC: the local branch of ATTAC in Argentina

ABSTRACT ATTAC is a network of international twin organizations that opposes the neo-liberal globalization aiming at pledging essential rights for everybody. On this basis, the local branch of ATTAC in Argentina was investigated in order to understand “if” and “how” its interconnections with other political and social movement organizations are helpful in building an effective national political strategy and which could contribute to the pan-American one. The local branch of ATTAC-Quebec was also previously investigated and a South-to-North continuity-line might be traced that connects the two organizations. Participant observation and qualitative network interviews were employed in Argentina. The multiple political membership approach inspired the research while the social network analysis was developed through eight interviews with ATTAC militants. Among others, the militants were asked which other groups and organizations they were simultaneously associated with, and the network available was also qualitatively discussed further. In the fieldwork it was noticed that ATTAC-Argentina does not count so many activists. However, the Argentinean and Canadian militants also suggest that “number doesn’t matter”. In fact, someone noticed that the strength and the political effectiveness of the two organizations is represented by the network available to them. In other words, the data describe ATTAC-Argentina as a group that can count on a solid network of left-wing organizations through the militants’ political grid. This grid combined with the solid network of organizations on the pan-American scale represents an effective political option for the Latin-American branch of ATTAC for the present and the time to come.

Direct activation of PI3K in osteoblasts and osteocytes strengthens murine bone through sex-specific actions on cortical surfaces.

Intracellular phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling is activated by multiple bone-active receptors. Genetic mutations activating PI3K signaling are associated with clinical syndromes of tissue overgrowth in multiple organs, often including the skeleton. While one formation is increased by removing the PI3K inhibitor (phosphatase and TENsin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN)), the effect of direct PI3K activation in the osteoblast lineage has not been reported. We introduced a known gain-of-function mutation in Pik3ca, the gene encoding the p110α catalytic subunit of PI3K, in osteocytes and late osteoblasts using the dentin matrix protein-1 Cre (Dmp1Cre) mouse and assessed the skeletal phenotype. Femur shape was grossly normal, but cortical thickness was significantly greater in both male and female Dmp1Cre.Pik3caH1047R mice, leading to almost doubled bone strength at 12wk of age. Both sexes had smaller marrow areas from 6wk of age. Female mice also exhibited greater cross-sectional area, which continued to increase until 24wk of age, resulting in a further increase in bone strength. Although both male and female mice had increased endocortical mineralizing surface, only female mice had increased periosteal mineralizing surface. The bone formed in the Dmp1Cre.Pik3caH1047R mice showed no increase in intracortical remodeling nor any defect in cortical bone consolidation. In contrast, on both endocortical and periosteal surfaces, there was more lamellar bone formation, including highly organized osteocyte networks extending along the entire surface at a greater thickness than in control mice. In conclusion, direct activation of PI3Kα in cells targeted by Dmp1Cre leads to high cortical bone mass and strength with abundant lamellar cortical bone in female and male mice with no increase in intracortical remodeling. This differs from the effect of PTEN deletion in the same cells, suggesting that activating PI3Kα in osteoblasts and osteocytes may be a more suitable target to promote formation of lamellar bone.

Systematic approach to the analysis of the structure of the scientific infrastructure of Kazakhstan

This article employs a systematic approach to examine the structure of Kazakhstan’s scientific infrastructure, emphasizing its role as a harmonious network of organizations dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in the realm of science and technology. The central aim is to comprehensively assess the scientific infrastructure of Kazakhstan, encompassing its constituent elements, the overall state of science in the country, its scientific, scientific-technical, and human potential. Furthermore, the article conducts a meticulous examination of the conditions across various scientific domains. Through this analysis, the article identifies a complex web of connections that imbue the scientific infrastructure with systemic attributes, enabling a comprehensive understanding of their diversity, quality, and distinct roles in its development. Notably, the author underscores the pivotal role played by the state in shaping and advancing the scientific infrastructure, as it possesses the capacity to pool the essential resources required for its efficient operation. This is essential for establishing systemic innovation within the economy, thereby incentivizing economic entities to pursue novel advancements. Besides, this article offers a systematic exploration of Kazakhstan’s scientific infrastructure, highlighting its significance as a facilitator of innovation and commercialization of scientific and technical research.

Fifty Years of Connection: Characterizing the Social Network of a Primary Care Research Organization.

This study marks the 50th anniversary of NAPCRG (formerly the North American Primary Care Research Group) by examining social connections among members. This descriptive social network analysis was conducted via the Program to Analyze, Record, and Track Networks to Enhance Relationships (PARTNER) survey tool. Responses from 906 participants resulted in 1,721 individuals with 5,196 partner relationships. Most relationships (60%) were characterized as having an integrated level of collaboration. Many relationships led to a research paper (58%) or a grant (34%). This social network analysis of NAPCRG members' relationships described over 5,000 relationships, many producing publications, grants, and perceived advancements in primary care.

Seasonal Stability of the Circadian Rhythm in Patients with Type I Myocardial Infarction.

A circadian rhythm of myocardial infarction has been described but there is little data on its relation with seasons and months. From June 2013 to June 2018, we analyzed the alerts for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in a Spanish region with 6.64 million inhabitants, universal health coverage, and an organized STEMI reperfusion network. We selected those patients which an identifiable culprit plaque. We recruited 6765 cases of STEMI due to type I acute myocardial infarction (type-I AMI), with mean age of 63.2 years (range 17-101, standard deviation [SD] 13.7), 5238 were males (77.4%) and 2801 (41.9%) were 65 years or older. The hourly distribution followed a fixed pattern in all months, with most of the events occurring between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM, a peak at approximately 01:00 PM and a valley between 10:00 PM and 06:00 AM. No significant difference was found when comparing the mean time to first medical contact between July (the month with more daylight hours) and December (the month with shortest days). No significant differences were found between male and female patients, or between patients aged 65 years or older and younger patients. There was a close correlation between the number of events per month and the number of events occurring during the day (6 AM to 6 PM, r = 0.988, p = 0.001) and during the night (6 PM to 6 AM, r = 0.944, p 0.001), with different slopes of the regression lines (t-test, p 0.001), so that the difference between day-night occurrences increased with the total incidence. There is a circadian pattern in the presentation of STEMI that is not influenced by sex and age. The different incidence of STEMI at different times of the year does not affect the circadian pattern in terms of the shape of the curve or the mean time of presentation, although diurnal events increase more than nocturnal events, suggesting that triggers are most likely to act during vulnerable periods as determined by a circadian-based rhythm.

Single-Step 3D Bioprinting of Alginate-Collagen Type I Hydrogel Fiber Rings to Promote Angiogenic Network Formation.

In the advent of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the demand for innovative approaches to biofabricate complex vascular structures is increasing. We describe a single-step 3D bioprinting method leveraging Aspect Biosystems RX1 technology, which integrates the crosslinking step at a flow-focusing junction, to biofabricate immortalized adult rat brain endothelial cell (SV-ARBEC)-encapsulated alginate-collagen type I hydrogel rings. This single-step biofabrication process involves the strategic layer-by-layer assembly of hydrogel rings, encapsulating SV-ARBECs in a spatially controlled manner while optimizing access to media and nutrients. The spatial arrangement of the SV-ARBECs within the rings promotes spontaneous angiogenic network formation and the constrained deposition of cells within the hydrogel matrix facilitates tissue-like organized vascular-like network development. This approach provides a platform that can be adapted to many different endothelial cell types and leveraged to better understand the mechanisms driving angiogenesis and vascular-network formation in 3D bioprinted constructs supporting the development of more complex tissue and disease models for advancing drug discovery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine applications.

The Emerging of Patron-Client Relationship in Contemporary Peasant Social Movement Articulation

This paper is a literature review in the study of contemporary peasant social movements. Peasant social movements, especially in Indonesia, are always interesting because of the complex problems that have yet to be resolved. This paper uses a qualitative method with an Integrated Literature Review (ILR) approach. The search for article data was carried out using the Google Scholar database using the keywords: "peasant social movements", "articulation", and "patron-client relationships". Furthermore, articles were sorted based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles that have been obtained are then extracted. The study results show that in articulating their interests, peasants often do so by using a combination of internal organizational networks known as resource mobilization theory and external activism better known as political opportunity theory cluster. Articulating their interests through subsequent social movement actors gives rise to patron-client relationships between them. In conclusion, we argue that the emergence of patron-client relationships has an impact on the articulation of interests through social movement actors.

A method of using modern endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems to protect against complex attacks

The subject of the research in this article is the architecture of Endpoint Detection and Response and the EDR agent as their base parts in terms of mechanisms for detecting and countering complex attacks on information and communication systems (ICS). The aim of the work is to develop of method for improving the efficiency of using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to reduce the risks of compromising ICS information, industrial, and infrastructure objects by effectively redistributing and utilizing the available EDR mechanisms, the cybersecurity team, and other resources available for implementing security measures in an enterprise, institution, or organization. The article addresses the following tasks: reviewing and analyzing existing EDR systems, analyzing the architecture of EDR solutions and EDR agents, the features of their use, the logic behind the construction of methods and mechanisms for detecting threats to the system from malicious actors and malicious code. The task of providing recommendations for the organization of ICS is also separately addressed in terms of the need to protect the entire ICS and its individual elements, as well as in terms of the available resources (the cybersecurity team, their qualifications and level of awareness of the architecture of EDR solutions) and means (available EDR system elements) for organizing protection. The following methods are used: modeling attack mechanisms, modeling attacker behavior. The following results were obtained: general and specific recommendations were formulated for optimizing the operation of EDR systems and ensuring the effective use of EDR system elements in the information and communication networks of enterprises, organizations, and institutions of various types and orientations depending on the available resources and the information requiring protection. Conclusions: The identified recommendations for the application of EDR mechanisms for protecting information systems and networks allow optimizing the costs of creating a protection infrastructure and implementing security measures, taking into account the characteristics of the available tools and the training and awareness of the cybersecurity team both in terms of response time to threats and the complexity and cost of performing protection tasks.

Wspólnotowy potencjał sztuki street artu: efemeryczne wspólnoty wokół efemerycznej sztuki

The article analyzes the phenomenon of street art in the context of its impact on the creation of local or global communities of both creators and audiences. It takes into consideration various forms of expression such as graffiti, community murals, or interventions by individual artists. It examines to what extent the communities formed around artistic activities are lasting and cohesive. Graffiti, as a form of art typical of the hip-hop subculture, represents expressions by groups that are closed and anonymous for the majority of society. Despite strong connections, these groups are usually temporary and may disband after the completion of specific projects. Other forms of street art are typically created by individual artists seeking to develop a unique style. Open, global networks of enthusiasts, activists, and organizations form around them, with the internet and social media serving as platforms used to maintain the connection between artists and their audience. Some street artists (e.g. JR or Swoon) are particularly sensitive to social issues and contribute to forming and sustaining local communities through their creations, even if they do not necessarily belong to them. A specific form of street art are community murals commissioned by a community to enhance its identity and cohesion. Street art and graffiti, therefore, have the ability to create communities on various levels, even despite their informal and ephemeral nature.

Analysis of the Communication Network Among Citizens on Twitter in Violence Victims in Indonesia

The high level of violence in Indonesia, especially against women and children, requires special attention from all parties. It needs to be improved not only from the government’s side but also from the community and in any form. This research aims to find out the communication network of civilians on Twitter as one of the social media platforms for dealing with victims of violence in Indonesia. A qualitative analysis method was employed to collect data and information on the communication and interaction of KontraS in its role as a non-governmental organization. This research also utilized Software NVivo 12 Plus to analyse the data to find out the form of the network communication of KontraS in dealing with the violence victims in the state through Twitter. The research results have revealed that KontraS utilizes Twitter for communication and interaction to build organizational networks involving several parties, where information on human rights issues and violence is posted with hashtags to help disseminate information that leads to the formation of the organizational power of KontraS to support the advocacy of policy that is pro-human rights- and violence-related issue handling in Indonesia. The communication and interaction of KontraS on Twitter impact the dynamic of discussion on the issues of human rights and violence in Indonesia. This research, however, only focused on Twitter data. Thus, further research is expected to involve more data on other social media, such as Facebook and YouTube. Keywords: Twitter, human rights, violence victims, policy, communication.

From Tolerance to Transformation: Unraveling the Impact of Organizational Culture and Policies on Addressing Gaslighting in Academia

This paper explored gaslighting in academia, focusing on its impact on women's career development and leadership experiences. Using feminist and critical race theories, the study examined how organizational culture, mentorship, networks, and policies supported or hindered women's academic careers. An inter-sectional perspective revealed how race, ethnicity, and disability intersected with gender to shape women's experiences in academic leadership. The paper analyzed how gaslighting operated in academia and the various forms it took. It also examined strategies for institutions and individuals to challenge gaslighting and promote a culture of equity and respect. Drawing inspiration from Kate Elizabeth Russell's My Dark Vanessa and Zoë Heller's Notes on a Scandal, the research offered insights into psychological manipulation, gender dynamics, and power relations within the academic sphere. Keywords: Gaslighting, Organizational Culture, Academia, Women, Leadership, Psychological Manipulation, Feminist theory, Critical Race Theory

Water Troubles: Peruvian Capitalists, Mining Infrastructure, and the First Copper Bonanza

Abstract This essay examines struggles over a water drainage tunnel as a window into the politics of mining, infrastructure, and national development in early twentieth-century Peru. It argues that the Peruvian mining elite operated as an organized network of entrepreneurs, mobilizing capital, environmental technology, and the power of the state to challenge the rising hegemony of US interests in Peru's copper corridor. Unlike the classic literature on nineteenth-century mining in Peru, which has presented Peruvian mineowners as a struggling bourgeoisie, this study focuses on this group's innovations and dynamism in the wake of the copper bonanza. It also studies its discursive strategies, which appealed to preexisting skepticism of free trade and anxieties about foreign influence. Altogether, this essay contributes to the literature on US imperialism and capitalist penetration by centering local actors and studying US hegemony as a contentious and contingent process.

From market-based development to value chain transformation: What markets can (not) do for rural poverty alleviation?

Market reforms are considered as an important strategy to support poverty reduction amongst small-scale agrifood producers in developing and emerging economies. Most attention is commonly focused on voluntary initiatives that provide a guaranteed minimum price to farmers and improve services for rural communities, supplemented by good agricultural practices for higher productivity, environmental quality and to support living incomes. Whereas alternative trade movements have become ‘mainstream’ their market shares are stagnating. Since agrifood markets have changed substantially and trade networks are restructured, smallholders are increasingly controlled by midstream agents (traders and processors) and captured into contract farming arrangements. This article outlines a new discourse around value chain transformation that supports local processing for income and employment generation and favours better integrated supply chains based on circularity and trust. It identifies new alliances between producers and traders that change market governance beyond simple adjustments in exchange relationships. Combining public investments (market infrastructure) with civic-driven organization (cooperation and contracts) and private networks (for profit redistribution along the value chain) offers interesting opportunities for linking sustainable business practices with value-driven trade arrangements.

Adopting Automated Penetration Testing Tools

Modern society is heavily reliant upon the internet. Accordingly, it is vital to ensure that the data transmitted over the internet is safe. Several tools have been created for cybersecurity experts and organizations to test the security levels of organizational networks and websites. However, due to financial constraints, small organizations need to pay closer attention to managing data with limited resources. This study explores the role of automated penetration testing tools in providing small organizations with an effective and affordable data security system. This study employs a case-study approach using multiple data-gathering methods in a charitable organization. More specifically, data was collected using interviews and experiments evaluating penetration testing tools. The results revealed that cost-effective automated penetration testing tools could safeguard small organizations from cybersecurity threats. The penetration testing tools determined that the organization’s website had various vulnerabilities. The Nessus tool discovered no fewer than 37 vulnerabilities on the website application. The ZAP testing tool showed that the website application was critically failing, leading to the accumulation of vulnerabilities. The system had 3 medium-, 12 low-, and 4-informational-risk vulnerabilities. Through the evaluation of open ports, the NMAP tool identified various vulnerabilities. These findings have important implications for small organizations. First, automated penetration testing tools can be easily conducted by small organizations to safeguard their cybersecurity without obtaining costly expert help. Second, it is recommended in the light of the findings that automated penetration testing tools be used in multiple combinations as different tools have unique contributions to cybersecurity.

Governance of the wildlife trade and the prevention of emerging zoonoses: a mixed methods network analysis of transnational organisations, silos, and power dynamics

IntroductionThe wildlife trade is an important arena for intervention in the prevention of emerging zoonoses, and leading organisations have advocated for more collaborative, multi-sectoral approaches to governance in this area. The aim of this study is to characterise the structure and function of the network of transnational organisations that interact around the governance of wildlife trade for the prevention of emerging zoonoses, and to assess these network characteristics in terms of how they might support or undermine progress on these issues.MethodsThis study used a mixed methods social network analysis of transnational organisations. Data were collected between May 2021 and September 2022. Participants were representatives of transnational organisations involved in the governance of wildlife trade and the prevention of emerging zoonoses. An initial seed sample of participants was purposively recruited through professional networks, and snowball sampling was used to identify additional participants. Quantitative data were collected through an online network survey. Measures of centrality (degree, closeness, and betweenness) were calculated and the network’s largest clique was identified and characterised. To understand the extent to which organisations were connected across sectors, homophily by sector was assessed using exponential random graph modelling. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The findings from the quantitative analysis informed the focus of the qualitative analysis. Qualitative data were explored using thematic analysis.ResultsThirty-seven participants completed the network survey and 17 key informants participated in semi-structured interviews. A total of 69 organisations were identified as belonging to this network. Organisations spanned the animal, human, and environmental health sectors, among others including trade, food and agriculture, and crime. Organisation types included inter-governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, treaty secretariats, research institutions, and network organisations. Participants emphasised the highly inter-sectoral nature of this topic and the importance of inter-sectoral work, and connections were present across existing sectors. However, there were many barriers to effective interaction, particularly conflicting goals and agendas. Power dynamics also shaped relationships between actors, with the human health sector seen as better resourced and more influential, despite having historically lower engagement than the environmental and animal health sectors around the wildlife trade and its role in emerging zoonoses.ConclusionThe network of transnational organisations focused on the governance of wildlife trade and the prevention of emerging zoonoses is highly multi-sectoral, but despite progress catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, barriers still exist for inter-sectoral interaction and coordination. A One Health approach to governance at this level, which has gained traction throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, was shared as a promising mechanism to support a balancing of roles and agendas in this space. However, this must involve agreement around equity, priorities, and clear goal setting to support effective action.

Enhancing Cybersecurity Posture through Dynamic Vulnerability Matching and Threat Intelligence Integration Precious

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that challenge traditional cybersecurity measures. In response, this paper proposes a novel approach to bolstering cybersecurity posture by integrating dynamic vulnerability matching and threat intelligence. The proposed framework combines proactive identification of vulnerabilities within an organization's network with real-time threat intelligence feeds. Leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms, the system dynamically matches vulnerabilities to relevant threat intelligence, allowing for prioritized remediation efforts. This dynamic matching ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, focusing on mitigating the most imminent threats to the organization's security. Furthermore, the integration of threat intelligence enriches the vulnerability management process by providing contextual information about emerging threats, attack vectors, and adversary tactics. This contextual awareness enables organizations to anticipate and proactively defend against potential cyber attacks, thereby reducing the window of vulnerability and minimizing the impact of security breaches. Through empirical evaluation and case studies, we demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed framework in enhancing cybersecurity posture across diverse organizational environments. By empowering organizations to adaptively respond to evolving cyber threats, this approach enables them to stay ahead of adversaries and effectively safeguard their critical assets and data.

Strategies for Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain in Organizational Contexts: Pre- and Post-Disaster Management Perspectives

Every organization typically comprises various internal components, including regional branches, operations centers/field offices, major transportation hubs, and operational units, among others, housing a population susceptible to disaster impacts. Moreover, organizations often possess resources such as staff, various vehicles, and medical facilities, which can mitigate human casualties and address needs across affected areas. However, despite the importance of managing disasters within organizational networks, there remains a research gap in the development of mathematical models for such scenarios, specifically incorporating operations centers/field offices and external stakeholders as relief centers. Addressing this gap, this study examines an optimization model for both before and after disaster planning in a humanitarian supply chain and logistical framework within an organization. The affected areas are defined as regional branches, operational units, major transportation hubs, operations centers/field offices, external stakeholders, and medical facilities. A mixed-integer nonlinear model is formulated to minimize overall costs, considering factors such as penalty costs for untreated injuries and demand, delays in rescue and relief item distribution operations, and waiting costs for the injured in emergency medical vehicles and air ambulances. The model is implemented using GAMS software 47.1.0 for various test problems across different scales, with the Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm proposed for larger-scale scenarios. Numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed model and to validate the metaheuristic approach. Sensitivity analysis is conducted to assess the model’s performance under different conditions, and key managerial insights and implications are discussed.