Advantageous Position Research Articles

The Benefits of Private Domain Sales --A Case Study of Kuaituantuan

In this study, the benefits of private domain sales are examined using the case study of Kuaituantuan Company. The research specifically investigates the advantages of target customer positioning, customer loyalty, product customization, and sales conversion rates. Empirical research methods, such as case studies and data collection, were employed to gather insights. The findings reveal that private sales offer precise targeting, foster loyal customer relationships, enable personalized service, and yield high conversion rates. This study contributes practical experience and guidance for enterprises seeking to attain a competitive edge in the market. By leveraging private domain sales, companies can develop effective sales strategies and business models to effectively navigate challenges. The research underscores the significance of private domain sales as a powerful tool for companies to enhance their market position and drive growth. The findings provide valuable insights for businesses aiming to optimize their sales approach and capitalize on the potential of private domain sales in today's competitive landscape.

FORMALIZATION OF DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES IN AVIATION MANAGEMENT

Currently, fighter aircraft is one of the most important components in the war with the russian federation. It is used to gain superiority in the air during combat, destroy means of air attack, air support of the Ground Forces, the Naval Forces, provision of aerial intelligence data to control bodies, aerial damage to enemy aviation, land and sea formations, objects of the state and military administration, rear facilities and military-economic potential, transport communications, performance of other special tasks. To ensure high efficiency of combat use, tactical (fighter) aviation brigades are equipped with automation equipment. The experience of the combat use of fighter aircraft during wars and local military conflicts of the last decade shows that ensuring high efficiency of aircraft control is achieved by automating control processes through the use of modern software and mathematical support of the automated control system, based on fundamentally new approaches, in including the use of a single formal system for presenting the knowledge of combat control officers. However, the capabilities of aviation and air defense control systems to solve logical and analytical problems are limited. In the existing complex of automation tools, the final result of the task of determining the impact on the target is evaluated qualitatively – if it is possible for the fighter to enter a given tactically advantageous position relative to the target. The existing SPMZ ASU uses mathematical models, the systems of restrictions of which do not allow to fully use the existing potential of the available composition of information sources, to form recommendations based on incomplete, inaccurate input information, which negatively affects the quality of aviation management. Thus, the need to automate decision- making processes in aviation management using the latest information technologies is urgent. One of the promising directions of formalization of decision-making processes in aviation management is the creation of models that provide for the formalization of the mental activity of decision-makers. The purpose of the article. Automation of decision-making processes in aviation management using the latest information technologies. One of the promising directions of formalization of decision-making processes in aviation management is the creation of models that provide for the formalization of the mental activity of decision-makers.

‘The same contract that is suitable for your Excellency’: Immigration and emulation in the adoption of sharecropping‐cum‐debt arrangements in Brazil (1835‒80)

AbstractThis paper studies the history of contractual choice in coffee plantations of São Paulo, Brazil. It focuses on the consolidation of non‐captive labour markets in the early phases of the transition from slavery in the country, particularly in the 1840s–50s. Vis‐à‐vis the alternatives of fixed rents and fixed payments per time worked or piece rates, the paper examines the rationale for the adoption of sharecropping arrangements with European bonded labourers. New archival evidence suggests that sharecropping had no obvious productivity advantage over alternative labour–rental arrangements in this period, and that the adoption of sharecropping arrangements resulted from the positional advantage of its first proposers, who influenced later choices of contractual design. A credit‐labour tie‐up long outlived the original sharecropping arrangements, in turn allowing for the immigration of poor and credit‐constrained Europeans, paving the way to insert Brazil into the circuits of mass migration without promoting institutional reforms to attract non‐bonded immigrants.

Research on the influence of chain shareholder network on enterprise green innovation

Green innovation plays a pivotal role in the high-quality development of social economy, but its high risk and investment can daunt enterprises. As a result, business stakeholders often use interpersonal relationships to start to overcome boundaries to obtain and disseminate green innovation information and resources. Based on the number of green innovation patent applications from 2011 to 2020, this paper constructs an undirected weighted network of enterprise chain shareholders and empirically examines the influence of centrality and structural hole characteristics of social networks on green innovation. Additionally, a heterogeneity analysis is conducted from the perspectives of core-periphery structure and CEO overseas experience. The findings are beneficial for enterprises to have achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the role of their positional advantages in the network on green innovation and provide new ideas and directions for firms to improve their green innovation level.

Professional Experiences, Leadership Growth, and Progression Approaches Adopted by Women Working Within Professional Sports Organisations in Ghana

The study explored experiences, leadership growth, and progression approaches adopted by women working within higher professional sports leadership organisations in Ghana. An interpretive research paradigm was adopted. The data was collected using interview guides and analysed with the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The study revealed interest in a particular sport propelled women in sports leadership positions to select sports-related careers and accumulate the best knowledge and experience that placed them in such advantageous positions to make meaningful contributions to sports in Ghana. The study established that women with clear-cut career advancement pathways have it easy when it comes to assuming leadership positions. It was recommended that qualitative and quantitative examinations be made to understand the differences in the experiences of males in similar sporting positions. Keywords: leadership, progression, approach, professional sports, leadership.

The Contribution of Each Brazilian State to the Competitiveness of the Country´S Rice Exports (1999-2021)

Objective: This study aims to identify the contribution of each Brazilian state to the competitiveness of the country´s rice exports, through the indices of Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Relative Position (IPR), in addition to the construction of a performance matrix, according to the linear trend of the historical series of these indicators, following the model proposed by Farias and Farias (2018). Theoretical framework: The importance of international trade is related to its ability to expand consumer markets for the population of a country, to the mitigation of internal risks through the diversification of internal markets, and to the possibility of obtaining new raw materials, technologies and new alternatives for production. Considering its relevance, commercial relations have been the object of study of economic sciences since its inception. Methodology: Initially, the theoretical and methodological aspects necessary to obtain the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and the Relative Position (RPI) indices are detailed. Subsequently, the steps required for the construction of the performance matrix by Farias et al. (2018) for the rice sector are presented, as well as a description of the data used. Results and conclusion: The empirical data cover the period from 1999 to 2021 and were collected in the Comex Stat database. It is noteworthy that only the first two are efficient and with a growing trend, indicating that these states have strong potential to expand their participation in the sector. The state of Acre was classified as with stable external potential, while Amazonas and Mato Grosso were classified as with stable internal potential. The other units of the federation were classified as inefficient. Research implications: From the elaboration and analysis of this matrix, the present study contributes to deepen the discussions on the competitiveness of the Brazilian rice sector, and to elucidate the representativeness of each state for the international trade of this important commodity Originality/value: Brazil has favorable geographic characteristics and climatic conditions to expand rice cultivation, and the sector has shown constant increases in productivity. For these reasons and considering that rice is one of the most important cereals in the world, the country could make better use of its productive potential to increase the international competitiveness of its rice sector.

Enhancing the ocean carbon sink capacity of Shandong province, China, under the “dual carbon” goal

The ocean is a key component of the global carbon cycle. As climate change becomes increasingly severe, enhancing the ocean’s carbon sink capacity is of great significance to achieving the “dual carbon” goal for China. As a major maritime province, Shandong is in an advantageous position to utilize the ocean to respond to climate change and achieve the national goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Focusing on consolidating and enhancing ocean carbon sink capabilities, Shandong needs to formulate a clear timetable and roadmap to promote blue carbon technology research and development, actively cultivate a blue carbon trading market, and tap the inner potential of ocean carbon sink. Shandong should also strengthen international cooperation to jointly construct a carbon-neutral global community.

An investigation into the Relationship between Revenue Management Practices and Financial Performance in Star-Rated Hotels in Sri Lanka

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the Relationship between Revenue Management Practices and Financial Performance in Star-Rated Hotels in Sri Lanka. Method: A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a cross-sectional approach to collect data at a specific point in time. The sample was selected using stratified random sampling to ensure representation across hotels. Data was gathered through structured questionnaires and supplemented with secondary data from financial reports and industry publications. Results and Conclusions: The study revealed that 40.9% of surveyed hotels had fully implemented revenue management procedures, emphasizing their strategic importance. Significant positive correlations were found between revenue management practices and financial performance indicators, including ADR, occupancy rate, RevPAR, GOPPAR, and return on investment. Effective revenue management practices were shown to enhance competitive advantage and market differentiation. Regression analyses further highlighted the substantial impact of "Revenue per Available Room" on return on investment, underlining the importance of optimizing this metric. The research underscores the strategic importance of revenue management practices in the hospitality industry and their positive influence on financial performance. Research Implications: Hoteliers should consider these findings when formulating strategies to remain competitive and financially viable. Effective revenue management contributes to enhancing competitive advantage and market positioning. Originality/Value: Study provides insights into the pivotal role of revenue management practices in shaping the financial performance of star-rated hotels in Sri Lanka. Ethical considerations were a cornerstone of this study, ensuring the well-being and rights of participants and setting a high standard for future research in the field.

Diversity and community structure of microzooplankton in the eastern Indian Ocean during the inter-monsoon period

Microzooplankton (MZP) are an important part of the microbial food web and play a pivotal role in connecting the classic food chain with the microbial loop in the marine ecosystem. They may play a more important role than mesozooplankton in the lower latitudes and oligotrophic oceans. In this article, we studied the species composition, dominant species, abundance, and carbon biomass of MZP, including the relationship between biological variables and environmental factors in the eastern equatorial Indian Ocean during the spring intermonsoon. We found that the MZP community in this ocean showed a high species diversity, with a total of 340 species. Among these, the heterotrophic dinoflagellates (HDS) (205 species) and ciliates (CTS) (126 species) were found to occupy the most significant advantageous position. In addition, CTS (45.3%) and HDS (39.7%) accounted for a larger proportion of the population abundance, while HDS (47.1%) and copepod nauplii (CNP) (46.4%) made a larger contribution to the carbon biomass. There are significant differences in the ability of different groups of MZP to assimilate organic carbon. In this sea area, MZP are affected by periodic currents, and temperature is the main factor affecting the distribution of the community. The MZP community is dominated by eurytopic species and CNP. CTS are more sensitive to environmental changes than HDS, among which Ascampbelliella armilla may be a better habitat indicator species. In low-latitude and oligotrophic ocean areas, phytoplankton with smaller cell diameters were found to occupy a higher proportion, while there was no significant correlation between the total concentration of integrated chlorophyll a and the biological variables of MZP. Therefore, we propose that the relationship between size-fractionated phytoplankton and MZP deserves further study. In addition, the estimation of the carbon biomass of MZP requires the establishment of more detailed experimental methods to reflect the real situation of organisms. This study provides more comprehensive data for understanding the diversity and community structure of MZP in the eastern equatorial Indian Ocean, which is also of good value for studying the adaptation mechanism and ecological functions of MZP in low-latitude and oligotrophic ocean ecosystems.

Analysis of Bosidengs Strategic Transformation

With the rapid development of economics, customers tend to favour clothes that are fashionable, light and comfortable, so the competition in the clothing industry is fierce. In order to gain steady growth and an advantageous position, companies have to transform to adapt to the changing environment. This paper concentrates on Bosideng, which is in the leading position in the clothing industry and has transformed successfully, so it can be a great example. This article uses case study: firstly, the article introduces the background of its transformation, using Porters five forces model and SWOT analysis to explain why Bosideng needs to transfer. Then, citing the 4P model to analyze how Bosideng could transform successfully. At last, through financial analysis, Bosideng has achieved better financial performance after the transformation, which means that the transformation is effective. From the case study, it is clear that when diversification could not sustain the companys development, going back to the main business might be a wise choice. This articles analysis might provide some experience for other companies.

Modelling Risk for Commodities in Brazil: An Application for Live Cattle Spot and Futures Prices

This study analyses a series of live cattle spot and futures prices from the Boi Gordo Index (BGI) in Brazil. The objective is to develop a model that best portrays this commodity’s behaviour to estimate futures prices more accurately. The database created contains 2010 daily entries in which trade in futures contracts occurs, as well as BGI spot sales in the market, from 1 December 2006 to 30 April 2015. One of the most important reasons why this type of risk needs to be measured is to set loss limits. To identify patterns in price behaviour in order to improve future transaction results, investors must analyse fluctuations in asset values for longer periods. Bibliographic research reveals that no other study has conducted a comprehensive analysis of this commodity using this approach. Cattle ranching is big business in Brazil given that in 2021, this sector moved BRL 913.14 billion (USD 169.29 billion). In that year, agribusiness contributed 26.6% of Brazil’s total gross domestic product. Using the proposed risk modelling technique, economic agents can make the best decision about which options within these investors’ reach produce more effective risk management. The methodology is based on Holt–Winters exponential smoothing algorithm, autoregressive integrated moving-average (ARIMA), ARIMA with exogenous inputs, generalised autoregressive conditionally heteroskedastic and generalised autoregressive moving-average (GARMA) models. More specifically, five different methods are applied that allow a comparison of 12 different models as ways to portray and predict the BGI commodity behaviours. The results show that GARMA with order c(2,1) and without intercept is the best model. Investors equipped with such precise modelling insights stand at an advantageous position in the market, promoting informed investment decisions and optimising returns.

Историзм как метанарратив: методологические основания гуманитарных наук

The article examines historicism as an interdisciplinary paradigm that constitutes the methodological foundations of the Humanities from the moment of their inception to the present day. The author puts forward and argues the thesis that the Humanities were constituted in the space freed up after the elimination of classical metaphysics, occupying this space along with the historical and social sciences, but taking possession of a very advantageous position within it. Historicism, according to the author, has become a means of radical repression of mechanism both from philosophy and from the space outlined by the Liberal Arts, and its assertion made possible the emergence of a discursive formation in which the Human Sciences developed as a scientific discipline with their own theoretical foundations and methodology not borrowed from the positive sciences, but having a structural commonality with these latter. In the system of the established Humanities, historicism continues to serve as a universal methodological platform, providing these scientific disciplines with scientific legitimacy and allowing them to create sustainable alliances in the space of scientific knowledge.

Research on top-level planning for sustainable high-quality development of China’s largest scale deep coal mining area

Coal is the dominant energy source in China, as it has an advantageous position in terms of resource distribution. Against the backdrop of China’s high-quality economic development and the global energy crisis, after nearly a decade of preparation, the Xinjie Taigemiao Mine Area (XTMA) has entered the substantial planning and design stage. Based on the resource development conditions and the background of the times of XTMA, the paper provides an in-depth analysis of the connotation and characteristics of XTMA’s high-quality development. Subsequently, the overall development concept of “1358” for XTMA is proposed, which includes one strategic objective, three new models, five attribute goals, and eight assessment indicators. Based on this, a top-level planning and design for the implementation of high-quality development in XTMA is carried out comprehensively from aspects such as spatial layout, intelligent safety, integrated zero-carbon, ecological green, technological innovation, cluster management, and harmonious happiness. Finally, we look forward to the long-term blueprint for high-quality development of the XTMA and put forward urgent recommendations for current construction. The research on the high-quality development plan of XTMA will promote the development of China’s coal industry and is of great significance.

Women in science: myth, harsh reality, or advantage.

To initiate discussion on women in science, we begin with Gerald Edelman's definition: "Science is imagination in the service of the verifiable truth," which underscores "verifiability," truth reached by evidence, as the pathway science charts to Truth. "Verifiability" is named after the Roman Goddess Veritas, the daughter of Cronos and the mother of Virtus, suggesting that mythology viewed science as embodied by a female, embedded in its historical time, and aimed to breed values. We contemplate three perspectives on the topic and discuss their potential risks. The Veracity (Veritas) Perspective holds that science is impartial to the gender, race, political camp, or religious affiliation of its practitioner and from this perspective "women in sciences" is an oxymoron; science is, essentially, genderless. We argue that this perspective is misleading. Becoming a scientist requires education, resources, encouragement, training, role models, time, and funding, and the lack of such provisions banned women from the gates of Truth. The Harsh Reality perspective brings data presenting a grim picture. From 1902 to 2022 only 3.6% of Nobel Prizes in sciences were awarded to women and percentages of women in top academic positions are a third or lower across the US and Europe despite earning about 50% of PhDs in sciences. We contemplate internal and external reasons for this reality. Finally, the Potential Advantage position asks whether women may have unique sensitivities in the road to cumulative knowledge. We base our discussion on 20th century philosophical models that call to move from the metaphysical and abstract to the daily and contextual in the acquisition of knowledge and on research describing the distinct neural pathways to motherhood and fatherhood. We conclude by highlighting our unique historical time and the emergence of novel topics in neuroscience through the work of female and male scientists; interaction synchrony, inter-brain communication, and social and affiliative neuroscience.

The influence of foreign direct investments on the economic development of South Caucasus countries

A nation's pace of economic growth in the South Caucasus region is directly influenced by the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) it gets. This research project examines the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth and stability, with a focus on the three nations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. This research seeks to understand three important aspects: the trends in FDI influx; the industries that draw the highest concentrations of FDI; and the societal consequences of FDI. Examining these three crucial facets of the whole is the aim of this study. The goal of this study is to look at the trends in foreign direct investment (FDI), with an emphasis on the South Caucasus region's growing prominence as a desirable destination for financial investments. To achieve the objectives of this study, we will. Numerous various elements, such as its advantageous geographic position, an abundance of natural resources, and the formation of prospective markets, may be ascribed to its preeminence. The industries with the largest amounts of foreign direct investment (FDI) are also examined in this research, with an emphasis on the manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy sectors' critical roles in promoting economic growth. In this last section of the study, the socioeconomic effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) are examined. The creation of new job possibilities, the diffusion of recently produced technology, and the diversification of exports are some of these outcomes. One of the main topics of this conversation is how these effects contribute to raising the local quality of life and lowering the incidence of poverty. The aim of this research is to examine the many aspects of foreign direct investment (FDI) and how it affects the economic development of countries in the South Caucasus area of the globe. The purpose of this project is to provide useful information on the opportunities and challenges these nations face in their efforts to draw in and use foreign investments in order to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity. The data that will be offered will come from a range of sources, such as focus groups, questionnaires, and interviews.

Towards a risk-adjusted tourism and travel competitiveness index

The concept of Tourism Destinations Competitiveness has evolved from a price-focused perspective to the consideration of multiple factors including sustainability, residents’ well-being, or destination image. Regardless of the version used, it is expected that a competitive destination should be able to convert its advantageous position into economic returns. However, the pandemic has come to upset the foundations of the sector, since many of the destinations traditionally classified as highly competitive have also been the most affected by the pandemic. In this paper, we propose to review the notion of competitiveness by considering properly the dimension of inherent risk, using specific composite indexes, and adjusting conventional competitiveness indicators including these dimensions. We revise the results of these new adjusted by risk competitiveness indexes for the organization for economic cooperation and development (OECD) and OECD partner countries. Among other relevant points, the findings indicate relevant changes in rankings when we explicitly include risk in the competitiveness calculations.

Design and experimental validation of a new wheelchair seat stabilization system

Purpose Seat tilting wheelchair features can increase the comfort and safety of the user. Although many power wheelchairs have tilting mechanisms, they are often designed with a specific wheelchair model in mind. In this study, a design process for seat tilting mechanisms that can be applied to most rear-wheel drive wheelchair models is developed. Methodology Equations were developed to describe the geometrical and load constraints that were used to size the electric actuator that powers the system and define its position. Finally, the equations were used to create the seat tilting mechanism of a prototype wheelchair, which was then tested. Results The equations yielded coherent results which showed that advantageous actuator positions from a load minimization perspective usually require dimensions that cannot be found in commercial actuators. Also, there are positions in which the load increases exponentially, which should be avoided. The tests showed that the system was able to function properly on the prototype wheelchair and that the actuator position affected the time taken for the actuator to execute different parts of the tilting movement. Conclusions The design process presented here was successful and modelled by general equations that can be applied to most front-wheel drive wheelchairs. It presents a low-cost option for the design of seat tilting systems, which can increase their accessibility.

Cooperative Dinitrogen Activation: Identifying the Push‐Pull Effects of Transition Metals and Lewis Acids in Molecular Orbital Diagrams

AbstractThe sustainable fixation of atmospheric N2 and its conversion into industrially relevant molecules is one of the major current challenges in chemistry. Besides nitrogen activation with transition metal complexes, a “push‐pull” approach that fine‐tunes electron density along the N−N bond has shown success recently. The “pushing” is performed by an electron rich entity such as a transition metal complex, and the “pulling” is achieved with an electron acceptor such as a Lewis acid. In this contribution, we explore the electronic structure implications of this approach using the complex trans‐[ReICl(N2)(PMe2Ph)4] as a starting point. We show that borane Lewis acids exert a pull‐effect of increasing strength with increased Lewis acidity via a π‐pathway. Furthermore, the ligand trans to dinitrogen can weaken the dinitrogen bond via a σ‐pathway. Binding a strong Lewis acid is found to have electronic structure effects potentially relevant for electrochemistry: dinitrogen‐dominated molecular orbitals are shifted into advantageous energetic positions for redox activation of the dinitrogen bond. We show how these electronic structure design principles are rooted in cooperative effects of a transition metal complex and a Lewis acid, and that they can be exploited to tailor a complex towards the desired thermal, electrochemical or photochemical reactivity.

Developing the competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises through an ergo-iconic value approach in Indonesia

The present study seeks to examine the effects of ergo-iconic positional advantages on the competitive performance and innovation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the province of West Java. By analysing these impacts, the study aims to contribute to the understanding of strategies that can enhance the competitive benefits of SMEs. The study involves three dimensions of ergo-iconic positional advantages involving iconic service marketing, ergonomic product value, and positional advantages to analyse their impact on achieving small and medium enterprises' performance in West Java Province. The group of respondents for this study consisted of 186 commercial establishments. The participants were selected using a process known as proportionate stratified random sampling. The data will be analysed using AMOS and path analysis in order to examine the study hypotheses. The results showed that iconic service marketing, ergonomic product value, and positional advantages positively and significantly affect SMEs' performance in West Java Province. The study resoundingly supports the idea that the presence of ergo-iconic positions in SMEs buildings may boost competition and innovation in SMEs goods and customer service standards.

Utilisation of Insect Gut as a Biosource for the Development of Future Biotransformation Processes

Sustainability has been one of the main issues in the world in recent years. The decrease of resources in the world, along with the growing world population and the resulting environmental waste, present a fairly significant problem. As an alternative solution to this problem, insects are put forward as an ideal resource. Due to the enzymes and microorganisms in their intestinal microbiota, the biotransformation processes of insects are capable of converting wastes, organic materials and residues into valuable products that can be used for various industrial applications such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and functional foods. Some species of insects are in an advantageous position because of the simplicity of their lifecycle, the ease of their production and their ability to feed on organic materials to make valuable products. From a sustainability perspective, utilisation of the microorganisms or enzymes isolated from these microorganisms available in the microbiota of insects may allow novel insect-based biotransformation processes that promise a more sustainable world and novel green technologies.