Office Of Management Research Articles

User needs for coastal inundation at climate time scales: A multi‐sectoral case study in the coproduction of knowledge

AbstractCoastal regions are becoming increasingly vulnerable to flooding. Due to growing risk, there is a need for a variety of accessible flood inundation services and information to improve resilience and adaptation outcomes. To better understand these needs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office for Coastal Management and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services collaborated to host five virtual workshops during the COVID‐19 pandemic to understand inundation needs and deficits of five professional sectors: coastal planning, transportation and navigation, realty and insurance, health and human services, and natural resource and floodplain managers. This paper outlines the information collected from these workshops, shares recommendations for future research to improve equitable coastal resilience and highlights the value of remote engagement for knowledge coproduction. From the project results, we share cross‐cutting topics that emerged and propose a need for greater equity, inclusive engagement, interagency coordination and future research directions through scientist‐stakeholder coproduction workshops for improved coastal resilience.

The Effect of Application of Typing Master Pro Version 11 Against Blind Ten-Finger Typing Ability

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the application of Typing Master Pro version 11 on students' typing skills in class XI of SMK Negeri 1 Ampek Angkek. This study was motivated by the low level of ability of class XI students majoring in Office Management and business services in typing ten fingers quickly and accurately, as well as the lack of utilization of applications supporting typing skills. The approach taken was to apply the Typing Master Pro version 11 application. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a quantitative approach. The data instrument used involved a test. The results showed an increase in students' ten-finger typing skills. The experimental group experienced an increase in typing skill scores of 71.17%, achieved a completeness rate of 87.5%, and an accuracy rate of 90%. Meanwhile, the control group experienced an increase of 37.22%, with a completion rate of 43.75%, and an accuracy rate of 80%. The increase in the control group was smaller than the increase in the experimental group.

Exploring the Connections Between Project Management Offices and Organizational Design

Exploring the Connections Between Project Management Offices and Organizational Design

An Empirical Research on the Practices of Education Management Information System (EMIS) in South West Showa Education Sectors

This study focused on the implementation of Educational Management Information System (EMIS) in South West Showa education sectors. An Education Management Information System (EMIS) is a system that collects, manages, and shares educational data within a national ministry or department of education. EMIS, as defined by UNESCO in 2018, is a system of operational processes utilizing digital technology to gather, analyze, and utilize data and information in education for various purposes such as management, planning, policy-making, and monitoring. A mixed research approach was used, with data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 24. The study involved the South West Showa education office management body and 6 Woredas education sectors. Challenges identified included lack of education indicators manual, qualified personnel, EMIS software user manual, relevant training, computer and printer shortages, high turnover in EMIS positions, and issues with data accuracy and reliability. Respondents highlighted problems such as insufficient ICT infrastructure, lack of IT competency, shortage of qualified staff, and poor coordination. The study concluded that EMIS faced various obstacles affecting its management, and recommendations were made to address these issues.

Persepsi Masyarakat Tentang Instagram PPID Kota Semarang

Instagram is a photo-sharing application that allows users to take pictures, apply digital filters, and share them through various social networking services, including Instagram. Semarang City has an Instagram account, PPID (Information and Documentation Management Officer), which provides information about activities in the city of Semarang. This study uses the theory of mass communication and perception. The method used in this study is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques include interviews and observations. Data analysis techniques consist of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that the Semarang City PPID account helped the community access information that occurred in Semarang, such as official information from the government, natural disaster warnings, entertainment events, regional assistance, and others. Most people are enthusiastic about the Semarang City PPID Instagram account because it helps them know the information needed.

Maintaining Indoor Air Quality in Government Offices with Frontline Services

This study sought to assess the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of the Local Government Unit of Matungao, Lanao del Norte Frontline Offices, by measuring the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) level. The study also sought to assess if minor interventions (putting indoor plants and opening of windows and doors on the first hour in the morning) can significantly affect the CO2 level in the offices. The offices involved in the study are those that offer frontline services for the community. Paired T-test was utilized in the study. In the first and second week of the data gathering, the offices were assessed based on their regular operations, and on the third week, the interventions were made for all the offices. The first and second week of the assessment shows that, the Rural Health Unit (RHU) and Human Resource and Management Office (HRMO) are the offices which have average CO2 levels that are close to 1000ppm, which implies that these offices do not have efficient air ventilation. On the third week of assessment, the result still shows the same, with RHU and HRMO, and other offices are still on the normal range. The results shows that even with the interventions made on all of the eight offices, CO2 level didn’t show a significant change.

DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A VISITOR MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPECIAL REGION OF YOGYAKARTA

Tourism development is a significant and strategic thing for regional growth. DIY is a popular tourist destination with various elements that continue to develop to attract visitors. The purpose of the implementation of the DIY Tourism Visitor Management Plan Preparation activity is to collect information on tourism products from various parties and dialogue with stakeholders to design a tourism visitor management plan in the region. The purpose of Community Service Activities with the Preparation of Visitor Management Plans in Yogyakarta is to achieve structured visitor management in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The heads of the DIY tourism office, hotel, restaurant, and tourist attraction managers gave a positive response to the guidelines for discussing the visitor management plan in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Arousing the interest of tourists, both domestic and foreign, by creating a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for visitors to tourist sites in Yogyakarta.

Urban tree health assessment using multifaceted remote sensing datasets: A case study in Hong Kong

Although climate change is impacting various aspects of our environment, it is important to note that the overall risk to trees remains low, especially in urban areas like Hong Kong where the benefits of trees to society are significant. The trees planted in an urban setting are isolated and have several limiting factors including, excessive run-off, urban pollution, physical damage and limited root growth, which sometimes lead for tree failure incidents. The conventional on-site tree health assessment method is time consuming thus, requiring a remote sensing based method to effectively and routinely monitor the health status of urban trees. In this study several types of remote sensing datasets have been exploited to assess the health status of more than 700 Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs) and Stone Wall Trees (SWTs) around Hong Kong. These datasets include the data from Terrestrial LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Surveys (TLS), Handheld Laser Scanner (HLS), Airborne LiDAR Surveys (ALS) and airborne multispectral data. For validation purpose, the in situ tree parameters data was also obtained from the Tree Management Office (TMO) of the Greening, Landscape & Tree Management Section (GLTMS) under the Development Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government. The results have indicated that over the period of four years (2017–2020) there has been a decline in the health of some target trees which can be attributed to the increased infestation rate in trees and severe weather conditions. The usage of LiDAR data has supported the fact that different tree structural forms can effectively be extracted and can help making informed decisions on the precise health conditions of urban trees.

Racial and ethnic differences in access to care and treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke: A retrospective, observational, cohort study

BackgroundData regarding unequal diagnostic and therapeutic access in patients with acute stroke based on ethnicity and race are inconclusive in Europeans. The objectives of our study were to evaluate the effect of race/ethnicity on access to acute stroke care and treatments and outcomes. MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, we enrolled adult patients admitted to the emergency department of a comprehensive stroke center for suspected stroke. Based on race/ethnicity, patients were divided into two main groups: Western European Whites (WEW) and non-Western European Whites (nWEW). We also divided the nWEW group into four subgroups based on the Office of Management and Budget classification of human races and ethnicities (White-Others, Hispanic, Asian, Black). Univariate comparisons and logistic regression analyses were also performed. Results9167 patients were enrolled in the study: 582 in the nWEW and 8585 in the WEW group. Patients with ischemic stroke in the nWEW group were significantly younger than those in the other group (p < 0.001). Once adjusted for possible confounders, belonging to the nWEW group was found to be an independent predictor of a lower likelihood of receiving revascularization treatments (p = 0.006), regardless similar onset-to-door times. There were no differences in stroke outcomes and prevalence of stroke mimic diagnosis between the groups. ConclusionsRacial/ethnic disparities in healthcare represent a challenging issue, even in universal healthcare systems, that should be addressed promptly through education campaigns of healthcare personnel and implementation measures, such as integrating readily available interpreter staff for medical emergencies.

Digital Debt – The Breach with Unpredictable Effects in the Management of the Accounting Expertise Office

Digital Debt – The Breach with Unpredictable Effects in the Management of the Accounting Expertise Office

조선후기 오위 군함체아직의 구성과 告身에 기재된 ‘仍資’의 의미

The Che-a-jik(遞兒職) was a method of government office management applied throughout the entire Joseon Dynasty and a green salary payment system. By the late Joseon Dynasty, most of the titles belonging to Five-Wies(五衛) were still borrowed as Che-a-jik. This is stated in the Five-Wies (五衛) of Byeongjeon(兵典) of Sokdaejeon (續大典). In the late Joseon Dynasty, it was operated in the Che-a-jik(遞兒職) of giving letters of appointment and rust salary to civil servants, military officers, and those who had jobs in technical positions using the military titles of the Five-Wies(五衛). And the government also used it to treat civil servants who were temporarily out of service(San-Guan:散 官). ‘Ing-Ja(仍資)’ is a term that appears in the so-called ‘small letters on the side(So-Ja-Bang-Seo:小字 傍書)’, which is written in small letters on the left or right of the date of issuance of ‘letter of appointment to the government(Go-Sin:告身)’, a document on the appointment of government positions in the Joseon Dynasty. The Go-Sin with this ‘Ing-Ja(仍資)’ marked is commonly written about the award of warships belonging to Five-Wies. And the notation follows the form of “’function’(the actual performance of a government awardee)+’Ing-Ja’” that is actually carried out by the awarded official. The term ‘Ing-Ja’ in this small room appears only in a specific range among the Go-Sin of Five-Wie’s warship award. Analyzing the current Go-Sin, it can be seen that the god marked with “Ing-Ja” appears only when a warship that is not operated under the Won-rok-Che-a-jik(原祿遞兒職), that is, when a non-Won-rok-Che-a-jik(非原祿遞兒職) is awarded. On the other hand, all the Go-Sin, which was awarded to the Five-Wie’s warship, which had no special small room or contained a small room other than “Ing-J”, were military titles that were operated as Won-rok-Che-a-jik. In addition, it is often confirmed that those who have been awarded this Go-Sin often have a rust plaque that proves that they have actually received a rust salary. Therefore, it is not reasonable to say that the interpretation of “‘function’+‘Ing-Ja’” indicated in Go-Sin's so-called “self-sufficiency as before” is not valid. In conclusion, since ‘Ing-Ja’ is an institutional term directly related to the award of Che-a-jik still in the Joseon Dynasty, it is reasonable to interpret it in a way that exposes the term as it is, such as “Ing-Ja to a something function” or “Ing-Ja to a warship position due to a something function.”

지방의회 정책지원관제도의 운영실태 분석:지방의회 자치법규를 중심으로

In the 30 years since the revival of local autonomy, the Local Self-Government Act has made significant progress through the introduction and supplementation of systems related to resident autonomy and organizational autonomy. In the process, local demands and the transfer of authority from the center were negotiated and struggled for, and were incorporated into the law and system one by one, culminating in the complete revision of the Local Self-Government Act in January 2021. The basis for the operation of local council policy support officers was also laid at this time, and the policy support officer system was introduced in response to the demand for responsibility and authority to 'strengthen local council professionalism' and is currently operating within the range of one in two local council members. Research on local council policy support professionals has been conducted steadily before the introduction of the policy support officer system, and after the introduction of the system, studies have centered on the effectiveness of the system, but comparative studies on the autonomy law, which is the basis for the operation of the system, are rare. Therefore, this study examines the issues surrounding the policy support officer before and after the introduction of the policy support officer system, and draws out the main issues through a comparative analysis of the operation of the policy support officer system based on the autonomy law. The results showed that the main issues surrounding the policy support officer system, which was introduced to improve the professionalism of local councils' legislative activities, are: (i) similar organizations, (ii) the scope of duties, (iii) performance evaluation, and (iv) office management process.

Institutionalization of Inclusive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) Instruments for the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) Program

The premise of this paper is to campaign for the inclusion of project beneficiaries or inclusion of the voice of the people when doing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) of LGU projects funded by the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) program. For the DILG validators to be the bridge in promoting transparent and effective local governance thru an efficient monitoring and evaluation approach. The focus is mainly on the enhancement and development and eventual use of the PCF Program Management Office (PMO) of an inclusive M&amp;E instruments for results-based LGU performance assessment and of using participatory methods such as the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique as part of the agenda to cascade and implement the M&amp;E process through the two (2) project stakeholders, namely the PCF LGU beneficiaries and the community. Recommendations from this study intends to institutionalize instruments to change or address the very donor and government-centric approach to M&amp;E to include a citizen-centric M&amp;E towards an inclusive PCF program management.

Debt Dynamics and Fiscal Sustainability in Nigeria

This study investigated the stabilizing effect of sustainable fiscal policy on public debt dynamics as well as the impact of debt dynamics on fiscal sustainability in Nigeria for the period (1980 – 2022). Using secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2023), World Development Indicators (WDI, 2023), Debt Management Office (DMO – various years), Penn World Table (PWT – multiple years), and World Economic Outlook (WEO – various years), the study used suitable cointegration and other econometrics techniques viz: Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS), Markov-switching model and polynomial models. It was found, amongst other things, that (i) Automatic debt dynamics can influence debt dynamics, (ii) The robustness or otherwise of primary fiscal balance determines the direction of changes in the total debt stock, and (iii) positive debt dynamics vis-à-vis dwindling revenue flows and growing government expenditure, would result in fiscal unsustainability. It was recommended, amongst other things, that since automatic debt dynamics is one of the significant influences on debt dynamics and is being fuelled by the direction of adjustments in inflation and interest rate, there is a need for concerted efforts at stabilising inflation and interest rate to stabilise public debt dynamics. Also, the study revealed that the size of the primary balance influences the changes in public debt stock. It was recommended that the authorities should endeavour to maintain a robust primary fiscal surplus to stabilise growth in public debt, if not minimise it and grow the economy.

Integrated Collection and Publication of Sample Metadata in JAMSTEC: A System Maximizing Sample Values and Assisting in Sample Management

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) has collected a lot of samples (e.g., organisms, rocks, sediment cores) from the deep sea, seafloors and other extreme environments. These samples are difficult to collect again by JAMSTEC and other institutions because of their remoteness, so we thought it important to make them available to as many people as possible for a variety of purposes. JAMSTEC established the “Basic Policies on the Handling of Data and Samples” in 2007, and its data management office (DMO) has operated a centralized management and publication of metadata for almost all samples collected during research cruises (Tsuboi et al. 2014). While researchers who collected samples retain priority rights of use, publishing the metadata opens the door for third parties to apply for sample usage. To properly manage and publish those metadata of the samples, DMO has constructed and operates databases, including the JAMSTEC Sample Database for sample management and the DARWIN database for the publication of cruise data and sample metadata. Some biological sample metadata is also shared with JAMSTEC’s biogeographic database (BISMaL), and global databases such as Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) (Iseto et al. 2019; Fig. 1). Traditionally, researchers have deposited selected samples in museums or resource centers and made that information public through literature or via online databases. However, the samples accessible through these routes represent only a small portion of the total samples collected by researchers. What JAMSTEC does is different from this, in that JAMSTEC publishes metadata of most collected samples (Fig. 2). JAMSTEC manages sample metadata not only to respond to sample requests from third parties, but also for its own benefits. The sample management assists JAMSTEC’s research in collaborative opportunities, sample inheritances, and research compliance. Most notably, among recent global regulations, proper sample management has become essential to complying with diverse treaties and laws such as Security Export Control and Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing. Now that we have established this system, we are moving to the next stage, where each JAMSTEC researcher can register and update their own sample metadata, and control public settings of the sample metadata themselves on the database without relying heavily on DMO. We hope that the JAMSTEC initiative will become a revitalizing model for sample-based research.

Agency independence and credibility in primary bond markets

AbstractVast literature studies Independent Regulatory Agencies (IRAs). We contribute by studying the benefits of independence when the agent's work is relational and by studying developing and developed democracies worldwide and over many years. We do this by studying national Debt Management Offices (DMOs)—the state agencies that plan, issue, and manage national debt. DMOs define the benchmark assets on which capital markets and monetary policy depend—industry standards—and their decisions have allocative implications. We argue that formal independence of DMOs from political decision‐makers is a costly signal to large financial institutions on the government's potential to service and repay its debts. We introduce a new country‐year dataset of DMO legislation for 75 developing and developed democratic countries in the period 1950–2013. We find that DMO independence is likelier following debt defaults, war, high inflation, and high debts, and that DMO independence increases sovereign debt credibility.

Archaeological investigation of burials preluded by ground penetrating radar and geospatial technologies

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a non-invasive and efficient scientific tool in burial analysis that can 'see the unseen,' answering both simple questions such as the existence and boundaries of burials, as well as more difficult questions like whether burials are intact or decayed. This paper reviews common reflection signatures associated with burials and applies the three fundamental GPR principles (dielectric contrast, scattering and polarity of reflections) to two distinct caseworks involving historical graves and civilian burials, which serve as benchmarks with known ground truth. It encompasses a third test case involving family tree research in a civilian cemetery, drawing upon the benchmarked results obtained from the first two caseworks. In adherence to geophysical signal reflection principles, our study discerns distinct hyperbolic traits associated with three burial types including intact shroud-wrapped, coffin burials, and decayed or mass-grave burials. A GPR-geospatial integration workflow incorporating GPR, aerial photogrammetry and global navigation satellite system - real time kinetics (GNSS-RTK), is derived to enhance the identification and investigation of burials using GPR. Our workflow encompasses a range of indicators for survey methods and burial classification, presenting a general framework for the systematic contextualization of tailored workflows to individual contexts. This work exemplifies the efficacy of GPR in the detection of burials that have been undisturbed for over a century in the soils of Hong Kong and how geophysics and geospatial science can address the limitations inherent in conventional desktop-based archaeological investigation. Its implications extend to professionals in diverse fields including historians, archaeologists, cemetery management officials, and even family members searching for their lost loved ones.

أثر تطبيق معايير إدارة المخاطر ISO 31000 على فعالية إدارة المخاطر في الشركات السعودية البتروكيماوية

This study investigates the impact of implementing ISO 31000 risk management standards on the effectiveness of risk management at Saudi petrochemical companies, a leading company in the petrochemical industry. ISO 31000 is a globally recognized framework that provides principles and guidelines for managing risks systematically and effectively. The study begins with an overview of the importance of risk management in large organizations, highlighting the challenges and risks faced by companies in a complex and dynamic environment. It then reviews ISO 31000 standards, including its core principles and framework aimed at improving the risk identification, assessment, and treatment processes. Additionally, the study examines the current risk management practices at Saudi petrochemical companies and evaluates how the application of ISO 31000 standards has influenced these practices. The research employs a methodology that includes collecting data through surveys and interviews with employees and risk management officials at the company, as well as analyzing relevant documents related to processes and policies. The findings indicate that the implementation of ISO 31000 has significantly enhanced the effectiveness of risk management at Saudi petrochemical companies. Notable benefits include improved risk identification and assessment accuracy, as well as the development of more effective risk treatment strategies. The standards also contributed to raising risk awareness within the company and fostering a more adaptive organizational culture capable of addressing new challenges. The study also identifies some challenges encountered during the application of the standards, such as the need for ongoing training and the development of advanced analytical tools. However, the benefits achieved outweigh these challenges, suggesting that investing in ISO 31000 implementation can be highly valuable for leading companies. Based on the results, the study recommends continuing to enhance the application of ISO 31000 across all departments within the company, developing regular training programs to ensure employee adherence to the standards, and further improving the tools and methods used in risk management to achieve optimal effectiveness. This study provides valuable insights into improving risk management in large organizations and offers practical models that other companies across various sectors can benefit from.

TYPING SPEED TEST: INNOVATION IN TYPING SPEED MEASUREMENT FOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT STUDENTS IN THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM

This study aims to develop and evaluate an artificial intelligence (AI)-based typing speed test platform for Office Management program students in the Merdeka Curriculum. In the ever-evolving digital era, fast and accurate typing skills are becoming increasingly important both in the workplace and in education. This study follows the Research &amp; Development method with five main steps: initial research, product development, expert validation, small-scale and large-scale trials. The developed platform, called the Typing Speed ​​Test, is designed to provide real-time feedback, performance analysis, and personalized exercises based on user abilities. The trial involved 150 students from various schools in East Java, showing positive results with 90% of students reporting significant improvements in their typing skills. The platform is considered effective in improving typing speed and accuracy and supports the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum which emphasizes independent learning and the development of 21st-century competencies. The integration of AI into the platform allows for dynamic adaptation of learning, making it a modern solution that can be easily integrated into the educational curriculum. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of digital literacy and the potential of AI in providing innovative and effective learning experiences to prepare students for the demands of an increasingly technology-dependent workforce

Examining the relationship between project management office functions and project performance in Ghana: a structural equation modelling approach

Examining the relationship between project management office functions and project performance in Ghana: a structural equation modelling approach