Management Organizations Research Articles

How Can the Protection of Important Agricultural Heritage Sites Contribute to the Green Development of Agriculture: Evidence from China

The protection of agricultural heritage sites has become a global human responsibility and consensus. However, the potential effect of agricultural heritage sites on the green development of agriculture has currently been ignored. Since ancient times, China has been founded on agriculture, and the number of important agricultural cultural heritages ranks first in the world, with strong representativeness. The two-way fixed effects model was employed to empirically test the positive impact of agricultural heritage site protection on the green development of agriculture, utilising data from 30 provincial units in China over a 21-year period from 2001 to 2021 in this paper. Additionally, a mediating effect model was used to test the potential mechanism. The specific conclusions are as follows: firstly, the protection of agricultural heritage sites has a significant positive effect on the green development of agriculture; secondly, the protection of agricultural heritage sites can advance the agricultural industrial structure, increase the land transfer rate, strengthen the construction of new agricultural management organisations, enhance financial investment in supporting, and promote green technology innovation. The five paths were found to have passed the mediation effect test. Thirdly, the positive effect of protecting agricultural heritage sites on the green development of agriculture is heterogeneous. Specifically, the effect is more pronounced in the eastern and central regions, particularly in areas with higher levels of AI development and lower urbanisation. The ultimate objective is to utilise evidence from China to develop nature-based solutions for the protection and utilisation of agricultural heritage and green development of agriculture in other world agricultural heritage sites.

Supporting indigenous stewardship of water: reflections on a decade of water quality research in the Tully River basin adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

ABSTRACT Water quality monitoring programs (WQMPs) are an important means for assessing water quality, particularly in river basins where agricultural intensification and development pressures raise concerns in freshwater and adjacent marine environments. WQMPs, if supported by scientists, Indigenous peoples, and local communities, and if based on the knowledge needs of all rights holders and stakeholders, can provide crucial actions to protect water resources and values. This paper presents a decade of water quality research in the Tully River basin, adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Identification of knowledge issues raised by Indigenous peoples during development of the Tully Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) in 2008 highlighted needs for a targeted local WQMP in this basin. Subsequent development and successful implementation of a community-agreed and Indigenous-led pilot WQMP in 2012 paved the way for further Indigenous-led research in the Tully and neighboring river basins identified as containing pollutants of concern. WQMPs can successfully be led by Indigenous peoples based on collaborative partnerships to provide an evidence base for freshwater management. Recent WQMPs and other Indigenous-led research in this basin and surrounding catchments suggest genuine and respectful relationships, developed and maintained over time, can support Indigenous stewardship of water. However, they also indicate the important role of locally embedded and trusted organizations, such as Indigenous corporations and community-based not-for-profit environmental management organizations, in supporting these collaborations to produce better outcomes for people and Country.

The role and place of federal state unitary enterprises in the sphere of state property management.

The article is devoted to the problem of the organization of professional management of objects of the treasury of the Russian Federation in the light of the goals and objectives defined by the State Program “Federal Property Management” approved by the Government of the Russian Federation, in terms of securing property on the right of economic management for federal state unitary enterprises (FSUE) under the jurisdiction of the Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo), in order to maintain the objects in proper condition technical condition, commercial use, reduction of facilities, not involved in economic turnover, replenishment of the federal budget. The purpose of the work is to propose ways to organize a management mechanism at the federal level aimed at using extra-budgetary mechanisms for maintaining federally owned facilities or properties and involving them in economic turnover with the involvement of commercial organisations —FGUP. The proposed ways and methods of management may allow using a more flexible mechanism for the extra-budgetary maintenance of federally owned real estate objects, their commercial use, involvement in economic turnover, with the transfer of part of the income received to the federal budget or their use for the purchase of both real estate objects for state needs based on a decision of the Government of the Russian Federation and movable property with subsequent transfer to the Treasury of the Russian Federation.

A gender breakdown of unexpected benefits generated by work from home in STEM fields - A qualitative analysis of the WiMPBME Task Group survey.

Working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic was perceived differently by men and women working in STEM fields. The aim of this paper is to highlight the unexpected benefits generated by working from home during the pandemic. Qualitative methodology was used to analyze data, collected via survey. The survey designed and conducted by WiMPBME targeted both males and females working in medical-related STEM fields (physics and engineering) and was answered by 921 individuals from 76 countries across all continents. This report analysed the responses to one open-ended question of the survey, namely: "What is the one positive that you have learnt/experienced as a result of working from home during this pandemic?". 594 responded to the question of interest. Access to home office was reported by 72.2% of survey participants. Males were more likely than females to report no positives of working from home (62.9%). Females were more likely to cite quality time, physical and mental health as positive factors than males, and to mention children in their responses. The most commonly coded thematic unit for males was remote working, with many males reporting the feasibility of working from home. Increased work productivity, better time management and work organisation were other common themes highlighted by responders irrespective of gender. The findings of the survey show the diversity of perceptions about remote working in STEM fields, while highlighting the importance of considering family dynamics, individual circumstances as well as gender when evaluating varied experiences of STEM professionals.

Chronic Disease Management of Early Childhood Dental Caries: Practices of US Pediatric Dentists.

Early childhood caries (ECC), dental cavities in children younger than 6 years, is common, consequential, and inequitably concentrated among socially disadvantaged children. The World Health Organization and authoritative clinical and public health agencies promote 4 chronic disease management (CDM) approaches that are low-cost and can be delivered in home and community sites: pharmacologic, behavioral, monitoring, and minimally invasive dentistry (MID). The extent of adoption of these approaches among US pediatric dentists is unknown. From November 2021 through July 2023, trained research staff members administered and videorecorded via Zoom a semistructured survey on ECC management to 1,639 clinically active pediatric dentists in the US, including 170 thought leaders (organizational and academic leaders). Data collected included treatment approaches, time allocated to counseling, and personal, practice, and patient population characteristics. The survey response rate was 27.7%. Among CDM approaches, 88.7% cited pharmacologic approaches, 43.4% behavioral, 41.1% monitoring, and 39.3% MID approaches. MID was significantly associated with thought leaders and with more recent graduates engaged as associates in larger practices or in safety-net settings serving high volumes of low-income children and children with a history of caries. We noted fewer significant associations between other CDM approaches and the characteristics of dentists, practices, and populations served. CDM was not associated with the race or ethnicity of dentists or patients, the numbers of ancillary personnel in practice, or dental management organizations. One-third (32.4%) of respondents reported scheduling 5 or fewer minutes for counseling on caries. Except for pharmacologic treatments and despite professional guidelines, CDM approaches are underused. We posit that CDM approaches hold strong promise to enhance oral health equity as value-based care arrangements expand in dentistry.

Turning trash into treasure: Exploring the potential of AI in municipal waste management - An in-depth review and future prospects.

Rapid urbanization, economic expansion, and population growth have increased waste generation in many nations worldwide. Research on municipal waste management (MWM) is moving towards new frontiers in efficiency and applicability due to the growing amount of data being collected in these systems and the convergence of various technological applications; artificial intelligence (AI) techniques present novel and creative alternatives for MWM. Even though much research has been conducted in this field, relatively few review studies assess how advancements in AI techniques can contribute to the sustainable advancement of MWM systems. Furthermore, there are discrepancies and a dearth of knowledge regarding the operation of AI-based techniques in MWM. To close this gap, this study conducts a thorough review of the relevant literature with an application of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses-based methods, examining 229 peer-reviewed publications to explore the role of AI in different MWM areas, such as waste characteristics forecasting, waste bin level monitoring, process parameter prediction, vehicle routing, and MWM planning. The main AI techniques and models used in MWM optimization, as well as the application areas and stated performance metrics, are all thoroughly analyzed in this review. A conceptual framework is proposed to guide research and practice to take a holistic approach to MWM, along with areas of future study that need to be explored. Researchers, policymakers, municipalities, governments, and other waste management organizations will benefit from this study to minimize costs, maximize efficiency, eliminate the need for manual labor, and change the approach to MWM.

Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study

Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study

BLOCKCHAIN AS A MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY: INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CRYPTO-ASSETS AND TRANSFORMATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL MODELS USING THE EXAMPLE OF ETHEREUM

The rapid development of blockchain technologies creates a new paradigm of economic relations, requiring a rethinking of traditional approaches to management and business organization. The relevance of Ethereum research is due to its significant potential for creating new forms of economic coordination that go beyond existing institutional structures. With the growing complexity of global economic systems, Ethereum offers a unique approach to solving trust, transparency, and transaction efficiency problems. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the role of blockchain as a new management technology using the example of the Ethereum platform, as well as to reveal the mechanisms for projecting imaginary autonomy in the process of its design and institutionalization through the activities of various actors. The study focuses on the formation of alternative modes of economic coordination of entrepreneurial structures and social organization.Key characteristics of the “governance through transactions” implemented in Ethereum are identified, including the focus on exchange and association relationships, the epistemological gap between the calculation and meaning of transactions, and the specific processes of forming and articulating these transactions. The process of institutionalization of the autonomy of cryptoassets is analyzed, demonstrating the complex interaction of various actors, technologies and social practices. A conceptual model of the evolution of digital economy management has been developed, reflecting the development trajectory from fragility to antifragility using the example of Ethereum. The transformational potential of Ethereum for existing economic and social structures is substantiated. This platform is considered an alternative proposal for managing the digital economy, capable of changing the fundamental principles of organizing economic activity. Problems and limitations associated with the implementation of decentralized systems are also identified, including technical challenges of scalability, difficulties of coordination, and risks of excessive algorithmization of social relations.

Legal and Cultural Analysis of Copyright Law Implementation for Street Musicians in Indonesia

This research examines the implementation of Copyright Law for street musicians in Indonesia, focusing on the intersection between legal protection and cultural practices. The phenomenon of street musicians performing cover songs creates tension between the formal legal framework and the tradition of sharing art in Indonesian culture, as seen in the cases of Tri Suaka and Zinidin Zidan. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of Law Number 28 of 2014 in addressing copyright infringement while considering cultural practices, and to identify socio-cultural factors that influence legal compliance among street musicians. Using a qualitative approach with socio-legal research design, this study integrates legal analysis and cultural studies through systematic document review and case studies. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of copyright protection is heavily influenced by the complex interrelation between legal requirements and cultural traditions, where current implementation faces challenges in balancing formal compliance with the cultural significance of street performances. This research implies the need for developing a more adaptive legal framework, including special licensing systems and strengthening the role of Collective Management Organizations in supporting legal compliance while preserving culture.

Impact of human resource management organisations' performance: empirical evidence from small and medium-sized enterprises in the Slovak Republic

Impact of human resource management organisations' performance: empirical evidence from small and medium-sized enterprises in the Slovak Republic

Analysis of Public Trust Factors in Zakat Distribution Institutions (Case Study at Lazismu North Labuhanbatu)

As a religion that encompasses various aspects of life, Islam not only touches on the personal dimensions of worship but also on social and economic domains. Zakat represents one of the pillars of Islam with a social character. Every Muslim is obligated to pay zakat on certain assets that are eligible for zakat when these assets reach a specific threshold (nishab) and time period (haul). In Indonesia, there are many legally recognized zakat management organizations that distribute zakat from the community, one of which is the Lembaga Amil Zakat Infaq dan Sadaqah Muhammadiyah (LAZISMU), which is spread throughout Indonesia. This research employs a qualitative approach using observation and in-depth interviews with administrators and local communities from various professions. The study aims to analyze the factors that influence public trust in LAZISMU in Labuhanbatu Utara, North Sumatra. The results show that there are at least five factors that drive public trust in LAZISMU Labuhanbatu Utara, namely: (1) Data transparency, (2) The prominent reputation of the organization, (3) Ease of paying zakat through LAZISMU, (4) The friendliness of the zakat officers, and (5) Various social contributions of the organization to the community. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of data transparency, the development of technology-based services, zakat officer training, and relevant social programs as strategies to build and maintain public trust. These measures can be implemented by LAZISMU and other zakat institutions to enhance effectiveness and gaining more public trust.

Exploring crisis management response to hybrid threats and warfare

Abstract Crisis management (CM) operations and organisations may face internal, external and hybrid threats (HTs) against their information and/or personnel. This research looks at how selected European Union (EU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and national perspectives address internal, external and global HTs and influence, even warfare, and maps some relevant strategies to prepare against them in a CM context. Strategies to fight against HTs include relevant political debate and decision-making, integration of EU- and national-level security into critical infrastructure and regular preparedness exercises. Responses to HTs call for relevant technical, situational awareness and problem-solving skills. This research shows how collaboration and situation understanding can assist in detecting and responding to possible cyber and HTs against CM operations. This study examines how collaboration and understanding the situation assist in detecting and responding to HTs to CM operations. There is evidence that information exchange and collaboration are important elements in the fight against hybrid influence and war. Combating misinformation through public education campaigns can support both the civilian and military elements of CM operations. Specific training can be designed to counter aggressive propaganda and disinformation efforts against personnel in CM operations. This maintains one’s initiative and trust in the aims of the mission.

Post-Pandemic Digital Transformation in Zakat Management: Insights From Maqasyid Syari'ah in South Kalimantan

The background of this study highlights significant social changes related to the digitalization of zakat (almsgiving) management, particularly in the context of post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery. The research aimed to examine the digital transformation in zakat management following the pandemic from a maqasyid syari'ah perspective. The study employed an empirical legal research approach, with data collected through interviews. Respondents were academics, muzakki, and staff from zakat management organizations (BAZNAS and LAZNAS) in South Kalimantan Province. The interview data were transcribed and analyzed qualitatively using a coding process facilitated by Atlas.ti software, version 8. The findings found that digitalization of zakat management, classified as an element of hajiyyah, serves as a solution to support the fulfillment of Islamic legal obligations, prevent religious violations, provide ease in human life, and expand access to zakat, particularly during the post-pandemic recovery phase.

The Lawfulness of Using Inventions for Generative AI Training : A Case Study of a US Lawsuit against OpenAI and Perplexity AI

Copyright protection in Indonesia is governed by Law No. 28 of 2014 (Law 28/2014), encompassing moral and economic rights. This law imposes limitations on the use of works for education, law enforcement, or technological development as long as such use does not harm the legitimate interests of the rightholder. The development of generative AI (GAI) poses challenges in determining the legality of using copyrighted works for GAI training. This study examines copyright regulations concerning GAI through normative, conceptual, and comparative legal approaches, including case studies on lawsuits against OpenAI and Perplexity AI. The findings indicate that the legality of using copyrighted works depends on the data input process and output (responses). Data scraping is considered an economic right of the rightholder, classified as reproduction under Article 9 of Law 28/2014. If such acts are conducted without the rightholder’s consent and for commercial purposes, they are deemed unlawful under Indonesia’s current copyright law. GAI outputs may also infringe copyright if: (1) the source is not cited, violating Article 7 on copyright management information; (2) substantial portions of the work are reproduced, violating the rightholder's economic rights under Article 9; or (3) the work is distorted in a way that harms the rightholder’s honor, infringing on moral rights under Article 5. To accommodate AI development, specific regulations integrating AI transparency principles outlined in SE Kominfo 9/2023 are required. These regulations could include obligations for AI companies to release summaries of training datasets, include Uni EropaLAs that define the responsibilities of AI developers and users, and provide disclaimers regarding AI's limitations. Regarding the fulfillment of rightholders’ economic rights, a non-exclusive blanket license through Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) as stipulated in Permenkumham 15/2024 is necessary. These regulations should be synchronized with related policies to establish legal certainty that adapts to technological advancements.

Current State of Operational Risk Management in Higher Education Institutions

Objective: Showing the shortcomings of operational risk management in universities that inhibit the achievement of strategic objectives and organizational goals is the central objective of this research. Method: To this end, a diagnosis of the current state of the associated variables was carried out in accounting and administration faculties in Mexico, Ecuador and Cuba. Results and Discussion: Among the main findings, it is highlighted that the most affected dimension is the Strategic orientation design of the organization for risk management, although in general, none of the dimensions evaluated presents a favorable behavior, which indicates the need to apply risk management tools with a strategic and integrated approach and a greater follow-up of prevention plans to achieve a better correspondence between planning and control. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing a systematization of knowledge available in scientific literature on risk management in higher education institutions to subsequently verify the behavior of these variables in higher education institutions that operate in contexts as diverse and different as they belong to countries like Mexico, Ecuador and Cuba that respond to different socio-economic environments.

Revisiting the public versus private debate on model statutes for collective copyright management organisations in China

AbstractChina received the collective copyright management concept during a period of economic transition and constructed collective management organisations (CMOs) as social organisations exhibiting a discernible inclination towards a public administrative objective rather than one concerned with market considerations. Consequently, CMOs in China have manifested behavioural patterns distinct from those of other private entities. This paper revisits the problem of CMOs in China with a focus on organisational structure issues. The contention posited in this paper is that the correct focal point for current debate should not concern the feasibility of multiple CMOs coexisting, but rather should revolve around the essential discussion between public versus private legal model statutes for CMOs in China, and thereafter on the regulatory architecture governing the coexistence of CMOs alongside alternative independent rights‐clearing entities.

Information System Concept Implementing Single Design and Production Space Between Vessel Life Cycle Participants

The disadvantages in the enterprises interaction and the transition of documentation between the vessel (offshore object) life cycle stages within existing systems in electronic form has been analyzed. Based on this the authors developed the concept of an unified information system implementation algorithm in a general form. The investigation object is the data movement process, which includes: design documentation at the design stage, working design documentation at the development stage, technological processes at the stage of manufacturing components and building marine equipment samples, as well as operational documentation. The investigation subject is a system being developed that provides all the necessary functions for the data movement during the participants (enterprises) interaction at all life cycle stages. The investigation purpose is to develop a new unified information system with the exception of existing disadvantages in the implementation and use of analogues at Russian enterprises. This system will implement a unified design and production space between life cycle participants, using organizational and economic mechanisms, which will significantly reduce the project implementation time, carry out open monitoring of everything process for the designer, the construction plant and the customer himself, thanks to the integration of data from all product life cycle stages on a unified information platform. As a result of the research, it was revealed that the creation of such a system will eliminate the proliferation of data records copies, as is the case with a “paper” management organization. Simultaneous access of many users to the same data will simplify maintaining the data relevance. Unification of data collection and storage formats will allow the formation data suitable for automated processing using a specific algorithm. The presence of a unified database will reduce the time of information analysis. Automation of routine operations will reduce the labor costs of performers. Ways are proposed for the formation of organizational and economic mechanisms that contribute to the selected methods implementation effectiveness in the implementation of design and production activities.

Life cycle analysis of innovation and investment projects at enterprises of the shipbuilding industry as a high-tech industry

To implement innovative investment projects of the life cycle in the shipbuilding industry as a high-tech industry, some organizational and technical measures are required. It will be important to determine the infrastructure, organization of management of innovative and investment shipbuilding projects, development of necessary mechanisms and methodology, formation of full mutual understanding between the manufacturer and the customer, development of an effective integrated information and logistics system. The purpose: It is a life cycle analysis for the expansion of innovative activities for shipbuilding enterprises as a high-tech industry. Novelty: the expansion of innovative investment projects in the shipbuilding industry is aimed at creating competitive high-tech shipbuilding products. Result: the expansion of innovative investment projects in high-tech sectors of the economy will accelerate the stable and innovative development of the shipbuilding industry and ensure the achievement and maintenance of high competitiveness of domestic shipbuilding products on the world market. The theoretical significance of the results the results obtained are that the analysis of the life cycle of innovative projects will stimulate the economic growth of enterprises in the shipbuilding industry and high-tech sectors of the domestic economy.

Are we all in together? The impact of tourism destination residents’ ontological security threat on hometown support behavior

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious ramifications for destination tourism, which is in dire need of support from residents. However, the pandemic has destabilized the environment and caused ontological insecurity in residents. It has therefore become vital to explore whether destination residents are willing to support their hometown. Drawing from the conservation of resources theory, this study conducted three experiments to explore the impact of ontological security threats on hometown support behavior, and the underlying mechanisms of the need to belong and psychological distress have also been revealed. The paper provides novel ideas for the marketing of destination management organizations.

Attributes Influencing Tourist Satisfaction: Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling of Online Reviews

ABSTRACT Understanding the factors influencing tourist satisfaction helps enhance destination loyalty and economic revenue. While several tourists post online reviews to document and share travel experiences and perceptions, few attempts have employed online reviews to improve and develop ethnic tourism. This study comprehensively explores the attributes affecting tourist satisfaction utilizing online reviews, aiming to expand the literature on ethnic tourism. This study combines sentiment analysis using SnowNLP and topic modeling based on Latent Dirichlet allocation to conduct text mining on 26,966 reviews of attractions in Guizhou Province, China. A tendency toward positive sentiment exists among tourists. Six vital attributes that influenced satisfaction were identified: experience, transportation, management, commercialization, natural scenery, and ticket price. Among these, the first four are critical to ethnic tourism. These results offer insights for destination management organizations to improve satisfaction. This study bridges the limitations of traditional survey methods in capturing the diverse attributes that affect tourist satisfaction through sentiment analysis and topic modeling, providing a holistic perspective and comprehensive understanding of the research outcomes. Moreover, this study surpasses previous literature by revealing temporal trends in the identified attributes and differences across tourist groups.