Organizational Structure Research Articles

Ce(III) formate-derived hierarchical cerium oxide particles with icosahedral symmetry-based architectures: Effect of third level of structural hierarchy in soot and propane oxidation

The article investigates the role of architecture of complex hierarchically structured ceria and gadolinium doped ceria particles in soot combustion (solid-solid reaction) and propane oxidation (gas-solid reaction). Synthesis of hierarchical ceria mesostructures showing icosahedral symmetry-based architecture has been presented for the first time. Carefully choosing synthetic conditions allows to obtain particles with intended morphology of dodecahedron, rhombic hexecontahedron, great stellated dodecahedron, fractal-like branched great stellated dodecahedron and great dodecahemicosacron polyhedra. Twinning-based multiple branching of Ce(III) formate crystals by {101} twin orientation relation was proposed as a driving mechanism for the formation of macroparticles architecture that has been confirmed by the construction of macroparticle models using the identified twinning law. In the catalytic studies, the third level of the material organizational structure referring to shape of hierarchical macroparticles was chosen as a tested variable, while other architecture-related properties were controlled to be alike. In result, the shape of hierarchical particles plays a vital role in the catalytic soot oxidation, and architecture modulation allows the catalytic properties of the material to be enhanced through increasing the geometrical fit between ceria and soot particles. The best sample lowers temperature of half oxidation by 143 °C as compared to non-hierarchically organized ceria nanocrystals. The shape of hierarchical particles does not play leading role in gas-solid propane oxidation, but introduction of Gd dopant diversifies catalytic activity. The architecture of the particles may serve as a modifier of the catalytic activity through grain boundary engineering of gadolinium doped ceria.

From Culture to Structure: Key Factors in Refining the Functionality of Accounting Information Systems

The organizations attach a lot of importance to financial reporting, especially for nonprofits whose reports are made widely available to the public and may be a matter of giving trust by the donors. This only shows that its professional standard of its financial management should be demonstrated in all instances. Not-for-profit organizations require access to accurate and reliable accounting information. The objective of this research is to analyze the influence of organizational culture and structure on effectiveness accounting information systems. An organization with a strong foundational culture based on clear values, norms and well-defined structure is good an ideal environment for information systems to work efficiently as they will receive needed support. And these systems overall, aid in increasing the accuracy and reliability of accounting information used by decision-makers. This study employs an alternative framework and applies SEM-PLS analysis using a quantitative approach to test the association between organizational culture, structure, quality of accounting information system. The anticipated findings are expected to demonstrate that both organizational culture and structure significantly impact the successful deployment and functionality of these systems. The quality of an accounting information system is a critical factor in achieving organizational goals, as it provides the operational tools necessary for generating accurate, relevant, and timely financial information. By aligning their culture and structure, organizations can ensure that their accounting information systems contribute effectively to sound financial management and overall organizational success.

EXO: A commons-based community network Internet Service Provider, description and subscribers usage patterns

The advent of Wi-Fi in the 1990s stimulated the creation of Community networks (CNs), a new networking paradigm deployed and maintained by their users. The non-profit and grassroots self-organization of CNs has shown significant potential in enhancing communication technologies grounded in ethical values, transcending mere Internet expansion to contribute to broader social impacts. Since its conception, hundreds of CNs have been deployed worldwide. However, many have faltered, primarily due to a lack of solid economic models and legal setup. This paper presents Expansió Xarxa Oberta (eXO) association, a commons Internet Service Provider (ISP). In contrast to commercial ISPs, eXO follows the same grassroots principles of CNs. Establishing a commons-based ISP is challenging, yet it is a key component for the sustainability and success of CNs. Therefore, our paper aims to dissect the complexity of a commons ISP by explaining eXO, a pioneering example that has already been in production for more than 14 years. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a commons ISP is described in all its components.To describe eXO, we have proceeded in two parts. In the first one, we delineate the organizational structure, economics, funding mechanisms, activities, legal framework, and infrastructure. To gain more insight on eXO, in the second part, we conduct a technical analysis of traffic data collected from eXO’s core router, elucidating subscriber usage patterns. Our study encompasses various subscriber categories, including regular and financially subsidized users, Wi-Fi and optical fiber access, and traffic characteristics such as volume, TCP/UDP usage, services accessed, and traffic distribution across countries.

Organizational employee listening competency for participatory employee communication: Employee perspectives

ABSTRACT This study proposes participatory employee communication as a conceptual framework for exploring and developing excellent organizational employee listening characteristics. Further, this study aims to address key characteristics of internal organizational listening competency, with 20 in-depth interviews with full-time US employees. From the interview data, 12 characteristics emerged in three critical dimensions of cognitive, affective, and behavioral competencies in listening. The findings indicate that employee listening should be considered part of the participatory organizational communication system and culture, supported by organizational structure, policies, procedures, and culture, and grounded in mutual orientation, which values employee voices as legitimate and valuable partners for organizational success. Based on the findings, the study proposes an organizational framework for employee listening competency with four dimensions and 13 attributes.

A Common Structure for Factors that Enhance Synergy in Contractor Project Teams: Executive and Practitioner Perspectives

Synergy in a contractor project team improves performance by integrating diverse knowledge and skills among team members, enabling the achievement of project objectives. However, according to a literature review, factors that enhance synergy among contractor project teams from the perspective of executives and practitioners have rarely been discovered, revealing a knowledge gap that needs to be filled. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify a common structure of such factors for executives and practitioners. Data collection involved a questionnaire survey targeting large contractors in Bangkok, Thailand. Then, we compared the mean importance and rank order of synergy factors, examined differences and similarities in synergy factors between executive and practitioner perspectives using the Mann–Whitney U test, and applied confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for the data analysis. The differences and similarities show that executives and practitioners have similar perspectives on synergy factors. The CFA results validate a factor structure that enhances synergy. This synergy factor structure for executives and practitioners can be divided into five groups, with their standardized regression weights in parentheses: coordination (0.94), organizational structure (0.92), motivation (0.80), leadership (0.75), and planning and policy (0.69). These findings contribute to the body of knowledge and the state of practice by offering a practical framework to assist executives and practitioners in contractor organizations in identifying common measures and resource allocation based on the regression weights of synergy factors. This can improve synergy among contractor project teams, potentially resulting in better performance.

Curriculum Updates and Their Impact on School Management Practices

Curriculum renewal influences not only educational content, but also overall school management practices. In this study, we investigate the impact of curriculum reform on school management practices with an interdisciplinary approach. Through a literature review, we identified various forms of impact, including changes in management paradigm, organizational structure, school culture, teacher skills, education quality, community involvement, management skills, resource quality, student involvement, and service quality. Our findings suggest that school management must adapt planning, training, resource provision, and community involvement to manage change. Regular evaluations are needed to develop more effective education policies and school management practices, with policy adjustments based on evaluation findings. Good communication and involvement of all stakeholders is the key to implementing significant changes in increasing educational effectiveness.

Kinerja Institusi DP3APPKB dalam Pelaksanaan Program Pelayanan Pusat Pembelajaran Keluarga Surabaya

Research related to the performance of the Department of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection as well as Population Control and Family Planning (DP3APPKB) in implementing the PUSPAGA Surabaya service program is an important thing to carry out considering that there are still high cases of child violence in Surabaya and the government of Surabaya must maintain its achievements as a Child Friendly City at a high level six times in a row. This research was conducted at DP3APPKB Surabaya. The purpose of this research is to determine, describe and analyze the level of organizational performance at the DP3APPKB Service in implementing the PUSPAGA Surabaya service program. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. The theory used is the theory of organizational performance according to Soesilo in Tangkilisan (2005) which includes organizational structure, management policies, human resources, management information systems and facilities and infrastructure. This research is related to the performance of the organization at DP3APPKB in implementing the PUSPAGA Surabaya service program. The results of this research indicate that the performance of DP3APPKB Surabaya in implementing the PUSPAGA Surabaya service program has been carried out quite well, because there are still several obstacles such as, PUSPAGA public halls not carrying out tasks or job desks in accordance with the division of the organizational structure, unequal distribution of human resources in providing services PUSPAGA Surabaya, especially for public halls that do not receive volunteer assistance from DP3APPKB Surabaya. Furthermore, most Surabaya residents do not know the use of the SIAP PPAK application which is used as a tool to measure the success of online consultation services and database management in implementing the PUSPAGA Surabaya service program. The facilities and infrastructure of PUSPAGA Surabaya are quite good and have followed the guidelines from the Ministry of PPA, but this does not apply to PUSPAGA public halls.

Native seed collector networks in Brazil: Sowing social innovations for transformative change

Abstract To investigate whether and how Social Innovation (SI) can contribute to transformative change, we explored nine Native Seed Collectors Networks (NSCNs) in Brazil. Employing Social Network Analysis, we delved into the organisational structure of four NSCNs. Additionally, we identified five instances of social innovations (SIs) using the guiding questions of the Social Innovation—Forest and Landscape Restoration (SI‐FLR) framework. These networks, which received a total of US$ 12 million in investments from 2018 to 2021, have not only contributed to the production of 180 tonnes of native seeds but also had a significant socioeconomic impact. They have generated a total income of US$ 1.01 million for 997 seed collectors, 46% of whom are from traditional communities and marginalised groups. Furthermore, 55% of these collectors are women, and 23% rely solely on seed collection as their only source of income. While the NSCNs represent a fledgling economy, they have effectively activated local agency capacity. With the support of the NSCNs' social capital, a favourable context and clear motivations, this agency capacity can trigger SIs. By generating positive impacts, these SIs are changing values and empowering local agents (scaling deep), inspiring agents in other geographies (scaling out) and even influencing policies favourable to socially inclusive landscape restoration (scaling up). This three‐dimensional scaling underscores the catalysing power of SI in NSCNs and their potential contribution to transformative change. We also emphasise the role of public bodies in promoting enabling conditions, the vital role of local experimentation and the rarely evidenced local agency capacity to leverage SIs in FLR. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

Ultra-small platinum nano-enzymatic spray with ROS scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties for photoaging treatment

Photoaging induced by ultraviolet (UV) results in oxidative stress and inflammation. Noble metal nanozymes have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity, which are expected to eliminate the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory factors in the photoaged skin. Hence, we have synthesized ultrasmall platinum nanoparticles coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (Pt NPs) with a diameter of nearly 5 nm for photoaging treatment. Thanks to multi-enzymatic capacities (catalase, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase) of Pt NPs, they can effectively protect fibroblasts from UV-induced ROS attack, relieve fibroblasts from UV-induced cell cycle arrest, downregulate matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) to regenerate type I collagen, and inhibit M1 macrophage polarization to decrease the expression of inflammatory factors. For photoaged mice treatment, we employ the concept of routine spray skincare and encapsulate Pt NPs solution in a spray bottle. In combination with roller needle, following Pt NPs nano-enzymatic spray given, UV-induced photoaged mice display reduced wrinkle formation in the collagen-depleted dermal tissue of mice and more youthful performance in both appearance and organizational structure. Consequently, multi-enzymatic functions of Pt NPs nano-spray offers a promising avenue for anti-photoaging therapy, providing potential benefits in both preventative and restorative skincare applications.

Research on the Transformation and Development of Investment Bank FICC Business of CITIC Securities Company Limited

In the current financial environment, with the continuous expansion of China's economic output and the continuous expansion of demand for financial services, the mutual influence of the international market is gradually deepening. Deepening the development of FICC business has become the core breakthrough point for the high-quality development of securities companies. Since its development, the FICC business (i.e. capital intermediary business) under the investment banking system of CITIC Securities has been involved in fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, etc. However, there is still a significant gap in its development compared to international investment banks. Taking the current research status of FICC business at home and abroad as the background, taking CITIC Securities Company as an example, analyze the development status of its FICC business from multiple perspectives. Analyze the development bottlenecks in various aspects such as overall capital scale, traditional business and internationalization level, talent team structure, and technological innovation ability, and propose targeted solutions to improve the risk management system, expand the FICC business chain, accelerate technology investment, improve organizational structure, and leverage synergies to promote the transformation and development of CITIC Securities' FICC business and support the high-quality development of the securities and finance industry.

Tacit knowledge sharing in a Lebanese family business: the influence of organizational structure and tie strength

PurposeThis study explores the influence of organizational structure on relationship formation and tacit knowledge sharing within a family business context.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing a single case study approach, data were collected through interviews and questionnaires from 12 participants at a family-owned advertising and communication firm in Beirut, Lebanon.FindingsThe research highlights the critical role of organizational structure in enhancing organizational effectiveness through knowledge transfer. It underscores how both intraorganizational and interorganizational ties influence knowledge sharing processes and demonstrates the varying impacts of tie strength on tacit knowledge distribution.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by examining the interdependence between organizational structure, tacit knowledge transfer and tie strength in family businesses. By analyzing these elements across internal and external boundaries, the study offers a fresh perspective on network dynamics. The research highlights that traditional definitions of network ties may not fully capture the unique environment of family firms, where structural nuances impact knowledge sharing and performance. Practically, the findings provide actionable insights for managers to design organizational structures that optimize tacit knowledge flow, fostering innovation and competitiveness. This work challenges existing frameworks and offers guidance for improving knowledge management in family businesses, supporting sustainable growth and success.

LOGISTICS SERVICE INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDIT USING COBIT 5 FRAMEWORK

KBN Prima Logistik is a subsidiary affiliated with PT. Kawasan Berikat Nusantara which operates in the field of logistics services. In carrying out its business processes, it has implemented an Information System in the form of using desktop-based supporting business applications (Client Server). Some of the current problems are that the applications used are not functioning optimally, IT Governance procedures are not well defined by standards, there is no IT Division in the Organizational Structure that is responsible for IT management and there is a shortage of competent human resources in the IT field. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the Maturity Level and Capability Level of IT governance. So, research was carried out using the COBIT 5 framework as an Information System Audit model. The research method goes through the stages of problem identification, literature study, and domain determination which focuses on the DSS and MEA domains. The data collection method was through interviews and distributing questionnaires filled in by 20 respondents. The research results show that the Maturity Level value in the DSS and MEA domains shows an average value of 1.94 or 194%. Capability Level is still at Level 2 (Managed Process) from the expected Target Level 3 (Established Process). This indicates that although the IT processes has been run and implemented regularly with planning and monitoring according to business process objectives, but the management is not yet optimal and not well standardized. The results of the gap assessment show that the average gap value is 1.06.

Інноваційний розвиток як чинник підвищення конкурентоспроможності підприємств

In today’s world, innovation is a critical factor in the successful development of companies, national economies, and the global community in general. Therefore, they attract much attention from governments, businesses, and scientific and educational institutions, which actively support and stimulate the processes of innovative activity. Innovations play an essential role in the economic development of society because they contribute to increased productivity, competitiveness, and the general standard of living, which stimulate the growth of production, the improvement of technology, the improvement of working conditions, and many other benefits. Competitiveness is the criterion that most fully reflects the efficiency of the economic entity. Practice shows that solving the task of increasing competitiveness causes significant difficulties. For many enterprises in today’s economic conditions, it has become a problem due to the need for a clear strategy, financial and economic goals, and organization criteria. In the current situation, for successful competition, enterprises must not only update technologies and technological equipment, study the domestic and foreign markets, and conduct marketing research, as well as identify the opportunities, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities of competitors, but also influence their competitiveness and determine its main directions. Innovation is crucial in developing and adapting business models, enabling businesses to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. Integrating new technologies and approaches can significantly improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and create new market opportunities. In fierce competition and technological innovations, the winners will be those enterprises that can quickly analyze business models, choose the best one for themselves, and implement it effectively. To effectively implement an innovative business model within the existing business, it is necessary to evaluate new critical success factors, develop a new value system, and develop new business processes, organizational structure, and corporate culture. Keywords: development, innovation, enterprise, competitiveness, resources.

1366: Change in organisational structure influences perceived leadership in radiotherapy

1366: Change in organisational structure influences perceived leadership in radiotherapy

ANALISIS PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI PENGGAJIAN NON ASN DAN PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS PERDAGANGAN DAN PERINDUSTRIAN KABUPATEN SUKABUMI

Payroll Accounting Information System and Internal Control are important aspects in managing a government agency because a good payroll accounting information system and internal control can provide accurate information and avoid errors in payroll so that it can improve employee performance. The type of research used is a qualitative descriptive method, the data processed is the result of unstructured interviews and observations that will be analyzed qualitatively and described in descriptive form. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Non ASN payroll accounting information system and internal control has been running well in improving employee performance. However, the Sukabumi Regency Trade and Industry Service needs to improve the attendance recording system which is still done manually as one of the weaknesses that needs to be improved into a computerized system to avoid fraud. In addition, internal control related to organizational structure also needs to be improved to separate the performance of employee tasks and functions more effectively and add human resources in several parts to prevent a decline in performance

Forecasting infectious diseases in Brazilian cities: Integrating socio-economic and geographic data from related cities through a machine learning approach

Supervised machine learning models and public surveillance data have been employed for infectious disease forecasting in many settings. These models leverage various data sources capturing drivers of disease spread, such as climate conditions or human behavior. However, few models have incorporated the organizational structure of different geographic locations for forecasting. Traveling waves of seasonal outbreaks have been reported for dengue, influenza, and other infectious diseases, and many of the drivers of infectious disease dynamics may be shared across different cities, either due to their geographic or socioeconomic proximity. In this study, we developed a machine learning model to predict case counts of four infectious diseases across Brazilian cities one week ahead by incorporating information from related cities. We compared selecting related cities using both geographic distance and GDP per capita. Incorporating information from geographically proximate cities improved predictive performance for two of the four diseases, specifically COVID-19 and Zika. We also discuss the impact on forecasts in the presence of anomalous contagion patterns and the limitations of the proposed methodology.

Research on the Transformation of Enterprise Accounting in the New Era

In the face of the severe economic situation, In the new era, corporate finance has transformed from accounting to management accounting, and we should make full use of the cloud technology to improve the quality and efficiency of financial work and contribute to the management of the enterprise value chain. The specific measures for the financial transformation of enterprises mainly include: building an integrated platform for business and finance within the enterprise, transforming the organizational structure to a platform, integrating accounting file management, building a cross-enterprise integrated information system for business and finance, and strengthening internal audit and internal control of the enterprise.

Understanding Lived Experience Organizations: A Systematic Scoping Review of Organizational Elements and Characteristics.

Mental health lived experience organizations (LEOs) and their lived experience workforce are increasingly recognized as invaluable. However, a deeper understanding of the elements that enhance or inhibit LEOs' efficacy is required to learn how to sustain LEOs and support their workforce. Rapid international expansion has resulted in significant LEO growth and change, challenging many LEOs to adapt. With this rapid expansion, the field is evolving faster than many LEOs can keep pace with. This review, codesigned and coproduced in partnership with a LEO to draw on both lived experience and academic perspectives, aims for a deeper understanding of which elements within a LEO enhance or inhibit its efficacy, growth, and support for its lived experience workforce. A systematic search of peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and JBI methodology, identified 60 records published in English between 2000 and 2022. The results indicate general agreement regarding which LEO elements are important (e.g., culture, leadership, board composition, organizational structure, financial arrangements, and professionalization). However, considerable disagreements exist regarding the relative influence of several of these elements, especially funding arrangements, in which funder and LEO values often diverge; training for increased lived experience professionalization; and partnerships with medical model-focused mental health services. Organizational disagreements relate to managing future LEO growth and advancing the lived experience workforce while preserving LEOs' unique characteristics that make them valued mental health services. Further research should examine community differences among LEOs, including hybrid LEOs within services and non-LEO mental health organizations.

The Information Cocoons in Military Decision Making and Strategies for Coping

As we all know, the information cocoon has a broad impact on people's basic cognitive abilities such as memory, decision-making, and judgment. This article first extends the concept of information cocoons to the field of command and decision-making behavior, and studies the harm and response measures of information cocoons to command and decision-making. The paper first elaborates on the causes of information cocoons, including technical factors, organizational structure factors, and psychological factors. Secondly, the harm of information cocoons to command decision-making was analyzed, including hindering accurate judgment of the battlefield situation, increasing battlefield risks, and increasing the likelihood of battlefield losses.Then, corresponding measures were proposed, including the application of technical means and optimization of organizational structure and decision-making processes. Finally, the importance of improving psychological resilience and leadership abilities was emphasized. The research conclusion of this article is helpful for command decision-makers to effectively overcome the challenges brought by the information cocoon to command decision-making and improve the correctness of decision-making.

In search of profitable growth in volatile and unpredictable environments: the role of supply chain structural adaptability

PurposeThis research examines the long-held belief in the adaption-related literature that a firm’s ability to adapt organizational structure to changing environments is related to superior performance. We create and test a construct that reflects an organization’s ability to change structure, which we call Supply Chain Structural Adaptability (SCSA), rather than relying on proxies (e.g. structural form or organizational modularity) used in prior studies.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative data was collected from 218 firms to test our conceptual model.FindingsWe find that SCSA has a mixed effect on profitable growth under various environmental conditions.Originality/valueWe find evidence that refutes two widely held assumptions in organization research, namely, that structural form serves as a reasonable proxy for structural adaptability and that the benefits of adaptive capabilities always increase as environmental dynamism increases.