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A syntactic analysis of a complex motor action: the octopus arm ‘slap’

The analysis of a natural motor action is always difficult, especially when different motor programs are combined within the same interaction with the environment. We analyzed the behavior of an octopus, Abdopus sp., filmed in tidal pools in Okinawa, Japan, which used the kinematic primitives of rotation and translation of its hydrostatic arms, and combined these kinematic behaviors serially and in parallel to ‘slap’ at fish in the wild. In total, 19 slaps were analyzed. The kinematics of arm movement were measured in both external and animal-centered reference frames, while the octopus was slapping at the fish. By combining these primitives, the octopus is able to maintain flexibility while controlling only a few degrees of freedom, a concept we term ‘flexible rigidity’. This slapping action supports Flash and Hochner’s embodied organization view of motor behavior, as well as their idea that motor primitives can combine syntactically to form a complex action. The octopus’s ability to use sensory feedback from the position of a moving fish target, along with the feed-forward motor primitives, allows for the building of complex actions at dynamic equilibrium with the environment. Over all, these findings lead to a more realistic view of how a complex behavior allows an animal to coordinate with its environment.

Death doula working practices and models of care: the views of death doula training organisations

BackgroundThe role of death doula has emerged in recent years, arguably as a result of overwhelming demands on carers, healthcare professionals and service providers in end-of-life care. Death doulas work independently without governing oversight and enact the role in various ways. The main driver of this evolving role is the organisations that train them. The aim of this study was to examine death doula training organisations’ views with regard to DD business models, incorporating the death doula role into other existing models of care, and role enactment.MethodsAn electronic survey was administered to 15 death doula training organisations in 5 countries asking additionally that they disseminate the survey. Responses were received from 13 organisations, based in Australia (n = 4), the US (n = 4), Canada (n = 2), the UK (n = 1), Sweden (n = 1) and New Zealand (n = 1). This paper provides the qualitative findings from four open-text questions posed within the survey related to models of care.ResultsQualitative data analysis was inductive, themes were determined in relation to: (1) standardised business model for death doulas, (2) death doulas incorporated into existing models of care or existing funding options, (3) death doulas who volunteer their services rather than charge money, and (4) role specialisation such as has occurred with birth doulas.ConclusionsThe death doula role has the potential to be formally recognised in the future under national registration schemes, accompanied by death doula training required via certification. Until such time the death doula role will continue to evolve much as the birth doula role has, organically and unstructured. How and if death doulas are incorporated into existing models of health or social care remains to be seen as the organisations that train them push for independence, flexibility and fiscal independence.

Campaigning or Not in the 2016 Referendum? UK Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations and European Union Membership

Environmental non-governmental organisations stood out during the 2016 European Union referendum campaign. Despite clear reputational and regulatory risks, they participated in this fraught political debate in sharp contrast to other civil society sectors. This challenges common assumptions that material concerns, and ultimately survival, prevail in campaigning choices. We argue that campaigning choices reflect commitments to values that underpin these organisations’ raison d’être. Drawing on a pragmatist view of organisations, we analyse how external (media, regulatory) and internal (competence, governance processes) pressures shaped the campaigning choices of nine UK environmental organisations. We find that most environmental non-governmental organisations chose to engage, some even officially registering for Remain. Those active at the European Union level were most likely to engage – but also most open to criticism. Overall, environmental non-governmental organisations struggled to adapt their usual expertise-based, elite-focused campaigning style to the referendum which raises questions for civil society’s ability to speak for Europe, and contribute to controversial democratic debates, beyond the United Kingdom.

Investigation of the Relationship Between Psychological Intimidation And Alienation From Work to Which Classroom Teachers Are Exposed Dec

In this study, which aims to examine the basic characteristics of classical management theories in educational management, not only the characteristics and basic characteristics of classical management theories will be mentioned, but also the total management theories will be contacted. Classical Management Theories are theories that try to reach a single management theory by explaining the functions and principles of management. Classical management theorists have defended the view that what is good for the organization is also good for the employee by putting the organization at the center in the understanding of total quality management. They have generally approached the organization from a mechanical point of view, focusing especially on the organizational structure; they have accepted the unmanned organization view. However, the pressure created on the organization by the rapidly falling economic earnings and the need for more employment prevented the studies on the subject. Within the framework of total quality management, he considered the individual within the organization as a productivity tool or machine and evaluated his expectations, needs, cultural differences in a minimal way. Besides, the fact that they see management as a profession, support managers with some principles and techniques, guide them, show them Deceptions, can be counted among the contributions of classical management theorists to the science of management. It is obvious that classical management theories are competent in the field of total quality management. It is possible to see the effects of classical management theories in the application of total quality management understanding to all areas of life. With the approach, the efficiency-oriented life fashion has dominated; all elements in working and business life have attracted attention in terms of productivity. Key Words: Classroom Teacher, Psychological Intimidation, Alienation from Work

Implementation of cross-sector partnerships: a description of implementation factors related to addressing social determinants to reduce racial disparities in adverse birth outcomes.

Traditional perinatal care alone cannot address the social and structural determinants that drive disparities in adverse birth outcomes. Despite the wide acceptance of partnerships between healthcare systems and social service agencies to address this challenge, there needs to be more research on the implementation factors that facilitate (or hinder) cross-sector partnerships, particularly from the perspective of community-based organizations. This study aimed to integrate the views of healthcare staff and community-based partner organizations to describe the implementation of a cross-sector partnership designed to address social and structural determinants in pregnancy. We used a mixed methods design (in-depth interviews and social network analysis) to integrate the perspectives of healthcare clinicians and staff with those of community-based partner organizations to identify implementation factors related to cross-sector partnerships. We identified seven implementation factors related to three overarching themes: relationship-centered care, barriers and facilitators of cross-sector partnerships, and strengths of a network approach to cross-sector collaboration. Findings emphasized establishing relationships between healthcare staff, patients, and community-based partner organizations. This study provides practical insights for healthcare organizations, policymakers, and community organizations that aim to improve access to social services among historically marginalized perinatal populations.

The Contributions of First Nations Voices to the Australian Public Debate over the Criminalisation of Coercive Control

Abstract In Australia, there has been significant public debate over the criminalisation of coercive control and the impact on First Nations women and communities. This debate has included allegations of ‘carceral feminists’ using coercive control to advance a punitive agenda that harms First Nations communities. This article drew on the contributions to the public debate on coercive control by First Nations voices to amplify the views of First Nations women and organisations. The findings of the article identified limited and qualified support for criminalisation by First Nations contributors, with the majority of voices opposed to criminalisation, although both First Nations advocates and critics of criminalisation endorsed the need for alternatives to criminalisation. The article concludes that there is significant work to be done by government and non-indigenous organisations to establish criminal justice and child protection systems trusted by First Nations women and communities.

Enabling UAS BVLOS flights in CTR

In recent years, the widespread use of drones for the transport of people and cargo in and between cities has become increasingly considered. From the point of view of airspace organization, world capitals with high potential for this operation mostly have one common parameter - airspaces defined as controlled zones are established above them, as an integral part of airspace around large international airports. Given the current state of knowledge and the global degree of implementation of unmanned traffic management, it is necessary to solve how to integrate the operation of drones alongside aircraft with crew on board, for which the current rules are defined. On the other hand, the rules for the joint operation of manned and unmanned aircraft, have not yet been sufficiently defined. The aim of this paper is to present the needs for individual solutions for this dedicated part of integration at the European Union member states level and to define the sub-areas that need to be defined and put into operation by regulators and interested institutions. This is achieved through analysis and a specific case study that identifies individual needs and helps to classify them. The combination of identified needs allow the creation of a flowchart showing the logical procedure for the gradual adaptation of Beyond Visual Line of Sight traffic in controlled zones.

Just ASK: A quality improvement project to enhance smoking assessment and treatment.

6571 Background: Persistent smoking after cancer diagnosis causes adverse clinical outcomes. ASCO and other organizations view smoking assessment and treatment as indicators of high-quality cancer care. Yet, adoption of clinical practice guidelines like the 3As (Ask, Advise and Assist) for smoking assessment and treatment has been slow and inconsistent in cancer care settings. Methods: Led by the American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs’ Commission on Cancer (CoC) and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), the “Just ASK” national quality improvement project focuses on enhancing smoking assessment and treatment in cancer care settings. All CoC/NAPBC programs (n~2000) were invited to participate, which consisted of educational webinars, online resources, and 3 online surveys (baseline, 6- and 12-month) collecting information on smoking assessment and treatment practices, plus other variables (e.g., organizational priority, implementation barriers). Program participation was incentivized by fulfillment of accreditation standards. Results: In total, 776 programs (731 CoC, 45 NAPBC), participated. At baseline, most programs strongly endorsed the importance of addressing smoking within cancer care and the majority of programs reported routinely assessing smoking (90%) and advising all patients reporting current smoking to quit (71%). However, routine delivery of evidence-based smoking cessation assistance (e.g., quitline referral, cessation medications, counseling services) was low (all < 30%). Program retention was excellent (91%). As shown in the table, the 12-month follow-up revealed marked improvements in evidence-based Ask, Advise and Assist, practices. Conclusions: At enrollment, the importance of addressing smoking was evident and high rates of smoking assessment were reported. At 12-month follow-up, marked improvement was reported in all quality indicators of the 3As. These findings guided the sharing of strategies for improving patient assessment, clinical workflow and documentation. Suboptimal delivery of smoking cessation assistance persisted despite overall improvements, which highlight persistent challenges and opportunities for implementing smoking assessment and treatment in cancer care settings. [Table: see text]

New Research Direction and Overview of the Crescent School in the Twenty-first Century

The Crescent School was a significant liberal intellectual organization in modern China during the 1920s and 1930s, greatly impacting the development of new Chinese literature and modern thought. This paper reviews the research conducted on the Crescent School in the twenty-first century, identifying an evident shortcoming of one-sided, superficial, and repetitive research due to disciplinary boundaries and a lack of theoretical framework. To address these limitations, this paper argues for the adoption of a new integrated perspective that combines literature, intellectual history, and histology, aimed at establishing the Crescent School’s complete subjectivity. Furthermore, this paper explores the potential value of such an approach, which not only enriches the morphological samples of organizational studies but also expands the research view of organizations. In summary, this paper calls for a fresh look at the Crescent School and its impact on modern Chinese intellectual history, advocating for a more holistic approach to studying this organization and its contributions.

Examining the viability of lean production practices in the Industry 4.0 era: an empirical evidence based on B2B garment manufacturing sector

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the influence of the interrelationship between the deployment of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies and the application of lean production (LP) practices on the degree of organizational sustainability performance (SP) enhancement of the Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) sector.Design/methodology/approachPreviously, researchers have applied the resource-based view (RBV) or dynamic capability view (DCV) to describe the interaction of resources and capacities (technologies, management practices, SP) to analyze their effectiveness. However, in light of several contemporary academic discussions, this study contends that these organizational views are inappropriate for explicating SP. Hence, as the foundation of this study’s theoretical framework, the authors used the practice-based view (PBV), which is recommended as a useful window to evaluate the function of practices that are common and simple to emulate in execution. To test the theoretical framework and research hypothesis, this study used partial least square (PLS) analysis. For that, the authors carried out a systematic survey to collect data from 80 Bangladeshi RMG factories.FindingsThe results of this research imply that LP is a crucial factor in enhancing organizational SP. Moreover, the results also indicate that the adoption of I4.0 technologies along with LP can assist in delivering the lean objectives more efficiently and, therefore, the combined application of LP practices and I4.0 technologies play a significant role in enhancing organizational SP.Originality/valueThough the present literature indicates the probable significant association between LP and SP or I4.0 technologies and SP, no study, with the best of the authors’ knowledge, has empirically examined the combined impacts of correlation between LP and I4.0 on SP. This is also a unique study to apply the PBV theory to explain the organizational SP through the combination of common resources and technologies.

Contingent resource-based view of food netchain organization and firm performance: a comprehensive quantitative framework

PurposeMuch has been written on the effect of fast-moving business environments on organizational and supply chain (SC) management. Yet, empirical findings on the effect of changing external and internal contingencies on today’s globalized agrifood SC networks and performance are still fragmented into different organizational instruments, with some conflicting results remaining unexplained. This study aims to address these deficiencies by providing a comprehensive research framework to investigate how SC external and internal contingencies jointly influence organizational SC network structures and agrifood performance across mutually dependent tiers.Design/methodology/approachUsing partial least squares structural equation modeling, the so-called “contingency–netchain–performance” framework, based on contingent resource-based theory and the netchain approach, was empirically tested on data obtained from a standardized survey of 405 artisanal producers and 238 processors in the Nigerian shrimp sector.FindingsThe results provide statistical evidence that supports the path dependency of firm performance from the interplay of vertical, horizontal and lateral relationships and, primordially, from both external and internal contingencies. The findings show that the contingency paradigm of fit among small-scale food producers and processors cuts across tiers and uncover a tendency to adopt relational governance and tighter network structures that result in an organic organization as the best-fitting structure.Originality/valueThe paper presents a new research framework that offers comprehensive empirical explanations for the joint influence of SC external and internal contingencies on organizational SC network structures and performance across mutually dependent agrifood tiers. This study’s conceptual, practical and policy implications for SC management provide a nascent and flexible basis on which to identify the best-fitting organizational strategies that maximize firm performance across agrifood SC tiers characterized by changing business environments.

Effect of trade barriers on export performance during COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study among South Asian textile industries

The study focused on determining essential government policies and trade barriers affecting the textile industry's export performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study has analysed the effect of government export policies on the export performance of the textile industry. This study has also compared factors among three South Asian textile industries, including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. The study identified nine essential government export policies and trade barriers based on Industrial Organization View (I/O View). A panel regression model was used to analyse the significance of each government policy and trade barrier affecting textile export performance. Results of the study showed that currency exchange rates, the cost to export, time to export, political stability of the country, quality of infrastructure in the country, freedom from corruption, business cost of terrorism and economic stability in the country have a significant effect on export performance of the industry. In contrast, taxes on doing business have an insignificant effect on export performance. The Seemingly Unrelated Estimation (SUEST) test compared the differences in export performance of Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi textile industries due to government policies. The results showed that a higher level of time to export, cost to export and business cost of terrorism lead to the low export performance of the textile industry. At the same time, a higher level of currency exchange rates, political stability of the country, quality of infrastructure, freedom from corruption and economic stability in-country lead to the high export performance of the textile industry. Further, taxes on doing business have an insignificant effect on export performance. This study is among the few contributing to the textile industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to uncertain circumstances, it becomes hard for the government to identify important factors which could help textile exporters to survive and grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study has identified important government policies and trade barriers affecting textile exports based on strong theoretical support and has also compared and elaborated on the importance of each factor across three South Asian countries. This study will help policymakers reconsider export- related factors to enhance their textile exports and revive their economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clinicoepidemiological study of dengue positive patients admitted to tertiary care hospitals in the Burdwan district, using molecular seroprofiling and enzyme linked immunosorbent assays of cytokines and chemokines

Background: The World Health Organization views dengue fever as a significant worldwide public health threat in the tropics and subtropics. Dengue virus has four serotypes, DENG 1 to 4, which were responsible for outbreaks that occurred in other parts of the world from the 1980s until now. Aims and Objectives: Clinical manifestations and molecular and serological studies help determine the inflammatory response events associated with dengue severity. This study aimed to define the profiles of some cytokines and chemokines, as well as their molecular serotyping. Materials and Methods: Blood serum samples are collected, followed by serodiagnosis (NS1 and IgM) through ELISA, molecular serotyping detection of dengue by real-time PCR through SyBr green, and an immunological study of cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) on mother-hand chemokines CCL26 and MCP1 by ELISA. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS (version 22). Results: The study examined 70 dengue seropositive samples, of which five were NS1 positive and 55 were IgM positive. After accounting for comorbidities and patients’ demographic classifications, the 21–30 age group has a maximum positivity of 30%. The mean concentration level of IFN-γ is elevated at 1544.438 pg/mL. Conclusion: Dengue-positive patients have a high ischemic heart disease rate, among other diseases. An elevated circulating level of osteopetrosis may cause cancer, tuberculosis, and other serious diseases. In immunological aspects, IFN-γ elevation can be used to predict the severity of dengue infection.

An Evaluation of Contributions of Selected Organizational and Sociological Theories to Managerial Accounting Research

Purpose: The drive of this research work was to evaluate selected organizational and sociological theories in regard to their contribution in management accounting research with the object of recognizing the gaps and areas for further study.
 Methodology: The study applied integrative review/critical review approach by relying on previous publications of which 28 publications were included in the study. Content analysis was used in data analysis.
 Findings: Contingency theory has received wider acceptance in the field of managerial accounting research. Its application has since been evidenced based on its contingent propositions which include; technology, organization structure, and the general operating environment of the organization. However, other studies suggested that contingency method has the look of being persuasive but momentary fashion and it is principally deceptive. That is, the exact and appropriate contingent elements have remained unclarified and thus the essence of in-depth theoretical, and realistic, consideration. Thus it provides a limited insight to organizational contingent factors. Moreover, Institutional theory as much as criticized of being political; it enables the organization to view itself holistically both from the angle of the task environment (technology, firm structure and work environment) and the external environment (political influences, public expectations, professional perspectives) implying management accounting programs implemented by the firm has to be in line with the social expectations of the company external clients. Resource dependency theory have highlighted on the role of governmental language, predominantly in budgeting procedures. Labour process theory has contributed toward management accounting in the sense that with the quest to shift from the old age production system to the contemporary company production; corporations required to appropriate profits. This could only be supported through employment of trained executives with knowledge in managerial accounting and book keeping. However the model has been disparaged on the foundation that its promoters believed on the adoption of the scientific approach which is simply but one aspect of the organizational view.
 Implications: The findings from the many empirical studies reviewed herein are therefore helpful in addressing the research objectives with supremacy that no single revision had done. This literature review is an outstanding way to expose gaps where more research work is necessary, and also being dire component of spawning original theoretic outlines and construction of conceptual ideas.
 Value of the Study: It contributes to management accounting research by evaluating the theories. Besides, it helped to suggest areas for further research plus offering recommendations based on the findings.

Digital platform ecosystems in flux: From proprietary digital platforms to wide-spanning ecosystems

Digital Platform Ecosystems (DPEs) represent a distinct form of interorganizational relationship cultivated on digital infrastructures. Although DPEs are researched extensively among management scholars, shortcomings in formalizing their emergence remain. Particularly re-occurring patterns and temporal dimensions of emergence continue to be relatively unexplored. We review existing literature in an integrative manner and shed light on DPE emergence by deriving a framework comprising four distinct stages. We thereby sharpen the understanding of DPEs and bring convergence to an increasingly fragmented field of research by accounting for industrial innovation management, organizational, market-based, and ecosystem-based views. As a result, we present a classification of DPE emergence stages and related key activities contributing to the progression from a nascent digital platform into a wide-spanning DPE. Finally, we propose multiple avenues for future research.

Co-design Tensions Between Parents, Children, and Researchers Regarding Mobile Health Technology Design Needs and Decisions: Case Study.

Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) in mobile health are an intervention design that provides behavior change support based on an individual's changing and dynamic contextual state. However, few studies have documented how end users of JITAI technologies are involved in their development, particularly from historically marginalized families and children. Less is known for public health researchers and designers of the tensions that occur as families negotiate their needs. We aimed to broaden our understanding of how historically marginalized families are included in co-design from a public health perspective. We sought to address research questions surrounding JITAIs; co-design; and working with historically marginalized families, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) children and adults, regarding improving sun protection behaviors. We sought to better understand value tensions in parents' and children's needs regarding mobile health technologies and how design decisions are made. We examined 2 sets of co-design data (local and web-based) pertaining to a larger study on mobile SunSmart JITAI technologies with families in Los Angeles, California, United States, who were predominantly of Latinx and multiracial backgrounds. In these co-design sessions, we conducted stakeholder analysis through perceptions of harms and benefits and an assessment of stakeholder views and values. We open coded the data and compared the developed themes using a value-sensitive design framework by examining value tensions to help organize our qualitative data. Our study is formatted through a narrative case study that captures the essential meanings and qualities that are difficult to present, such as quotes in isolation. We presented 3 major themes from our co-design data: different experiences with the sun and protection, misconceptions about the sun and sun protection, and technological design and expectations. We also provided value flow (opportunities for design), value dam (challenges to design), or value flow or dam (a hybrid problem) subthemes. For each subtheme, we provided a design decision and a response we ended up making based on what was presented and the kinds of value tensions we observed. We provide empirical data to show what it is like to work with multiple BIPOC stakeholders in the roles of families and children. We demonstrate the use of the value tension framework to explain the different needs of multiple stakeholders and technology development. Specifically, we demonstrate that the value tension framework helps sort our participants' co-design responses into clear and easy-to-understand design guidelines. Using the value tension framework, we were able to sort the tensions between children and adults, family socioeconomic and health wellness needs, and researchers and participants while being able to make specific design decisions from this organized view. Finally, we provide design implications and guidance for the development of JITAI mobile interventions for BIPOC families.

FEATURES OF SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PARKS, MONUMENT OF GARDEN AND PARK ART IN THE TRANSCARPATHIAN REGION

The article presents the results of the study of the spatial organization of parks, monuments of garden and park art in the Transcarpathian region, the structural elements of the park composition, directions for optimizing the territory are determined.
 An important component of the cultural and historical heritage of Transcarpathia are man-made landscapes-monuments of garden and park art Historically, most parks and squares were created on the territories of castle and palace complexes, private estates, and were established as arboretums – collections of rare plants. Bushes and trees were successfully acclimatized on their territories, which later replenished the assortment of species for industrial forestry, greening of cities and villages. The most interesting from the point of view of spatial organization are parks, which architectural works – monuments of architecture of different periods and styles.
 In many cases, it is the buildings that determine the features of the architectural and planning solutions of the parks; they are the centers to which the elements and components of the garden and park composition obey. The authors of the planning decisions of Transcarpathian parks-monuments are unknown, they were probably laid out by the owners of estates, guided by their vision of the style of gardens and parks.
 However, all the studied objects have special features characteristic of works of art: harmony, scale, proportionality of elements, emphasis on the main thing in the composition, attention to details. Seven parks meet these requirements: Shenborn, Grabar, Ploteni, Pereni, Podzamkovy, Wagner, Loudon, Square. They are different in area, located in different conditions, consist of different elements, but fully reflect the relationship of man to nature as a source of inspiration and beauty.

Views of Islamic Organizations on the Tradition of Not Slaughtering Cows in Kudus

The purpose of this study was to examine how the views of the two largest Islamic organizations in Kudus, NU, and Muhammadiyah, on the tradition of not slaughtering cows in Kudus. The background of this research is marked by the tradition of not slaughtering cows in Kudus which has existed since the time of Sunan Kudus. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive qualitative approach. Primary data were obtained through interviews with PCNU and PDM Kudus administrators. The results showed that the two organizations saw this tradition as a form of tolerance taught by Sunan Kudus long ago. However, regarding the preservation of this tradition, these two organizations have differences of opinion. Regarding this tradition, the NU's representative said that they prioritize morals, in this case, tolerance, compared to fiqh which is mostly khilafiyah also in this tradition, there is a value of tolerance that should be known and upheld, especially by the Kudus community. Meanwhile, Muhammadiyah itself said that this tradition concerns Tadayyun and they think that the current situation of the Da'wah map is different.

Interpretations of business continuity management in the light of COVID-19

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how organizations from different sectors interpret the meaning of business continuity management (BCM) in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted to capture the views of organizations across five different sectors. The sample consisted of ten senior managers; two from the banking sector; two from the supply chain sector (agricultural and food supply chains); two from the tourism sector; two from the services sector; and two from the higher education sector. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. One manager from each sector represented a local business/enterprise and the other represented an international business/enterprise.FindingsIt was found that different organizations/businesses understood BCM differently. Therefore, a variety of interpretations have been obtained.Practical implicationsThis study sheds light on how different organizations understand BCM in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. By understanding the different interpretations, it becomes clearer whether or not these organizations have applicable business continuity plans in place.Originality/valueThis is the first study to investigate the different interpretations of the meaning of BCM across different business sectors. The majority of the existing studies on BCM discuss the process from the perspective of a single business or sector. The study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that witnessed prolonged and critical disruptions facing almost all businesses and organizations and which threatened the survival of some of them.

Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Intentionality: The Need for a Paradigm Shift

Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Intentionality: The Need for a Paradigm Shift