Implementation Of Projects Research Articles

Training and Support Practices and Insights in the Sustainability of mHealth Implementations in Sub-Saharan Africa

We conducted an interview-based study to understand the training and support practices and insights that influence sustainable implementations of mHealth projects of varying mHealth technologies. The qualitative assessment was inspired by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research adapted with the recommended questions for guiding the implementation of training programs. Participants in the study (N=16) were both international and in-country researchers managing projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. We chose to focus on training and support as it is often the interface between international and in-country components of these projects. Participants agreed on the central role of training in the implementation of mHealth projects and are following best practices. There was often a division in the responsibility of training between international and in-country researchers reflecting the distinction between project management and local implementation adaptions. One of the main findings is the importance of individualized continuous retraining to make deployments robust with respect to changing conditions with technology and personnel, an aspect that has been managed a bit differently with varying mHealth technologies as we present.

«Smart» agriculture of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States

The article analyzes the state of smart agriculture of both the world community and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. Quantitative indicators characterizing the shares of leading agricultural technology innovations in the agricultural solution market are given. Quantitative data on the forecast market value of smart agriculture worldwide from 2020 to 2026 and the forecast market value of smart agriculture worldwide by application in 2020 and 2026 are also provided. The author investigates the role of agriculture in the Latin American region's economy and its contribution to global agricultural production. The main trends in the implementation of smart agriculture solutions and the main challenges hindering their widespread deployment in Latin America and the Caribbean are examined. Furthermore, the author considers separately the main solutions that are already in use in the regional countries and gives a brief description of their intended use and of the objects their influence is directed to. Moreover, the results of their use are stated. In conclusion, recommendations for the implementation of smart agriculture projects in the Latin American region are given.

Turkish Gas Hub: Opportunities for Europe and Turkey

The article examines the factors that have an impact on the implementation of the international gas hub project in Turkey. Upon successful completion of construction, the Turkish hub will become an alternative pricing center in South-Eastern Europe. It will allow to diversify gas imports to the European Union and stabilise supplies. In addition to obtaining a new supply route, the EU will be able to return to the purchase of Russian gas, bypassing its own sanctions. Due to the hub, a “Turkish gas mix” will be formed, which makes it possible for Europe to purchase it without political risks. The objectives of the study include determining the conditions that are necessary for this project. First, there must be a multitude of gas sources. Turkey needs to increase its own productions and to ensure stable supplies through existing and potential pipelines from Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Besides these routes, Turkey needs LNG terminals that will diversify export routes. Such a variety of different sources of imports makes it possible to avoid the dominance of one supplier and create competitive conditions, which are necessary for the formation of a gas hub. The aim of the research is to assess the possibility of creating a Turkish gas hub. The article can be used for a deeper study of factors influencing this project, as well as, for reassessing the possibility of its implementation in case of new circumstances.

Value engineering implementation in construction projects in Morocco: Awareness, benefits and challenges

Value engineering is a systematic and structured approach that aims to optimize the value of a project by analyzing its components and functions. This article intends to explore the current level of awareness of value engineering, the benefits that can be derived, and the major challenges of successful implementation in construction projects in Morocco. The study was conducted based on a quantitative approach using a structured survey among construction professionals in Morocco. Interviews were carried out with academics, representatives of project owners, technical design offices, and work execution companies, and responses to the questionnaire were collected from various stakeholders in the field of construction in Morocco. The results show that value engineering is still in its infancy in the Moroccan construction sector since 65 percent of respondents are not familiar with the concept of value engineering and only 8% of respondents have implemented value engineering with its recognized standards. The findings have also confirmed the benefits of implementing value engineering in construction projects in Morocco, especially significant potential savings, both initial and Life-Cycle Costs, the reduction of completion times, and early uncovering of potential design deficiencies or alternative approaches. The major challenges emphasized in this study are the understanding and support of top management, the resistance of designers, and the adaptation of the contracts of the stakeholders. This is the first scientific article addressing the value engineering process and its adoption in the construction sector in Morocco. Thus, it could be considered as a first step towards comprehension and vulgarization of value engineering concepts and techniques among construction professionals in Morocco. This study presents for the first time the level of awareness of value engineering in the construction sector in Morocco, demystifies the process as a whole, emphasizes the potential benefits derived from it, and clarifies the major challenges to a successful implementation.

Legal pedagogy and popular legal culture in Poland. Problems, challenges, analysis of the state of research

The text operationalizes the main research categories selected during the implementation of a research project of a social innovation nature: legal pedagogy and popular legal culture. The aim of the study is to establish the meanings of the concepts and provide a concise description of the project activities carried out. The text is one of a series of scientific publications presenting and documenting each stage of work on the project financed and organized by the Center for Academic Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Problems with identifying the identity of the concept of legal pedagogy have been highlighted (it is assigned legal, sociological and pedagogical identity). In addition, a thread showing the relationship between legal culture and religion and morality has been included. The text is an introduction to in-depth analyses.

Effects of M & E Planning Process on Performance of County Government Funded Water Projects in Kisii County, Kenya

Purpose: Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a critical component of the project management phase, which if not properly handled, may lead to project failure. Currently, Kenya faces transitional challenges from a centralized state to devolved governance system. This has prefigured both challenges and opportunities. The decentralized form of governance has exerted pressure on especially the performance of government water departments in funded water projects in counties. Despite this need most county governments initiate water projects without putting into consideration the importance of having effective M&E frameworks. One aspect that has not been given much consideration is effective implementation of M&E systems as advised by M & E experts. The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of M & E Planning process on performance of county government funded water projects in Kisii County Methodology: The study will adopt a descriptive survey design. The study target population includes 201 county water staff managing 90 water projects across the county. The census method was used to research the 201 staff involved in water projects. The primary data was collected by use of questionnaires and Key Informant interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed by employing descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, and the results were presented by tables and figures. Whereas, qualitative data was done through narrative analysis and presented in form of verbatim and narrations. Findings: M&E planning enables the construction of a logical framework that acts as a roadmap guiding the project's progress and allowing the stakeholders to understand the relationships between different project elements. The positive effect of M&E planning on project implementation affirms the pivotal role of this planning process in guiding and optimizing the execution of water-funded projects in Kisii County. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study was anchored in the program theory. Project managers and policymakers should emphasize the importance of these planning components, recognizing them as integral drivers of project success. Furthermore, capacity-building initiatives focusing on these planning aspects can further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of M&E planning practices.

Post-discharge telephone follow-up calls to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by primary care nurses: a best practice implementation project.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex health problem, with important repercussions for patients and their families. Interventions need to be improved to prevent exacerbations and reduce high readmission and mortality rates. Evidence suggests that including a telephone follow-up (TFU) call in discharge plans could improve outcomes in patients with a chronic disease. This project aimed to improve how primary care nurses in Gran Canaria, Spain, followed up COPD patients after hospital discharge. This project was guided by the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework, which includes the JBI Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System (PACES) and the Getting Research into Practice (GRiP) method. The JBI approach uses audit, feedback, and re-audit to promote evidence-based health care. A baseline audit was conducted to compare current practices against best practices. Five barriers to best practices were identified and improvement strategies were developed. The follow-up audit revealed 100% compliance for Criteria 1 and 2, which related to COPD patients having a discharge plan and that plan including TFU. There was a 4.88% improvement for both Criteria 3 and 4, which involved the TFU being prompt and using a validated clinical questionnaire. Following project implementation, the 30-day readmission rate increased from 2.78% to 4.88% but the 30-day emergency room presentation rate decreased from 25% to 9.76%. The practice changes were partly achieved, but further strategies are needed to achieve full compliance. Educational programs are necessary when conducting improvement projects. Chances of success increase when decisions about hospital discharge involve both the hospital and the primary care service. http://links.lww.com/IJEBH/A296.

Selection of photovoltaic panels for floating systems: an analysis based on Entropy, CRITIC and TOPSIS

ABSTRACT In the context of sustainable energy use, multiple criteria are involved in the decision to select the best energy generation projects, as well as its installation location. However, despite the widespread use of decision-making techniques, there is a noticeable gap due to the lack of a systematic process for selecting the best projects for energy transition. This paper evaluates alternatives of photovoltaic panels for energy generation in floating systems and proposes a procedure to select the best project using a multiple-criteria decision analysis. The Entropy method was used to determine the weight of eight criteria, including cost, number of cells, efficiency, area, panel weight, and power characteristics, and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) was used to make the selection. A sensitivity analysis was conducted considering different weighing methods. Among the 20 photovoltaic panels analysed, the method proved to be effective in determining the most successful one for installation in floating systems. The chosen panel maintained the best performance in all scenarios tested. This paper provides a systematic approach for selecting the most suitable photovoltaic panel for floating energy systems, contributing to researchers to refine decision-making methodologies and practitioners to optimise project implementation in sustainable energy initiatives.

The Role of Private Funding and Collaborative Networks in Southern Italy's Socioeconomic Development: Insights from The Fondazione Con Il Sud

This study examines the impact of private funding and collaborative networks on socio-economic development in Southern Italy, with a specific focus on Fondazione Con il Sud’s (FCS) strategy. The Foundation strongly emphasizes social cohesion and social capital, moving beyond traditional economic indicators such as GDP to drive sustainable development in marginalized regions. The evaluative study examines the effectiveness of FCS's funded projects using a "positive thinking approach" as a framework. It aims to identify the key factors contributing to long-lasting positive changes in local communities, offering hope and optimism for socioeconomic development in Southern Italy. A mixed-methods approach applied to 205 projects funded by the Foundation, covering a wide range of sectors, including social, educational, environmental, and cultural domains. The results indicate that the type of network strategy used during project implementation significantly influences medium—to long-term outcomes. These strategies, including opportunistic collaborations, third-sector networks, and community-based relations, have significant implications for socioeconomic development. Projects that foster stable partnerships and active community involvement tend to create more sustainable and enduring impacts. In contrast, opportunistic collaborations, primarily driven by short-term funding goals, cannot often generate lasting structural change. The findings suggest that long-term success is more likely when projects emphasize inclusive, multi-stakeholder collaborations and prioritize the active engagement of local actors.

Re-Design and Development of Cirebon City MSME Digital Promotion Media as Implementation of Project-Based Learning MBKM Consultation Project

Re-Design and Development of Cirebon City MSME Digital Promotion Media as Implementation of Project-Based Learning MBKM Consultation Project

Implementation of the Asset Management, Operational Reliability and Maintenance Survey in Recycled Beverage Container Manufacturing Lines

The effectiveness of a comprehensive maintenance and reliability management process can be assessed through an in-depth analysis of various factors that collectively represent the maintenance contribution to the operational and production processes of an industrial asset. There are no simple formulas for designing an integrated maintenance and reliability model within an asset management framework (in accordance with the ISO 55001 standard), nor are there fixed or universal rules that apply equally to all production assets over time. In light of this, the primary goal of this article is to provide an overview of the implementation project of the AMORMS (Asset Management, Operational Reliability and Maintenance Survey), based on the maintenance management model (MMM) developed by INGEMAN, at the SINEA PERU plant, a leading company in Latin America specializing in the industrial production of recycled plastic containers for commercial beverages (PET preforms—Polyethylene Terephthalate). Lastly, the article outlines the recommendations and high-impact action plans that will support SINEA PERU in strengthening the efficiency of its maintenance and reliability management processes while effectively optimizing the value of its industrial assets throughout its life cycle.

“Youth are experts in what they need”: experiences and best practice in co-designing and implementing Fast-PrEP, a novel PrEP service for adolescents and youth in Cape Town, South Africa

IntroductionDefining the prevention needs, motivations, and gender dynamics influencing adolescent and young people’s (AYP’s) healthcare access is a key component to successful PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention) implementation. WHO encourages a strong people-cantered approach to healthcare delivery, and this is particularly emphasized for HIV services. Enhanced youth engagement is needed to ensure that interventions are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of youth populations.DescriptionFast-PrEP is an implementation science project providing PrEP (oral, vaginal ring, and injectable) to adolescents and young people (15–29 years old) in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2020, during the planning phase of this project, a Youth Reference Group (YRG) was established to guide, co-create, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of PrEP delivery. From March to October 2023, we conducted four focus group discussions with thirty YRG members, and seven interviews with project implementers (including clinical and research staff). This study aimed to explore real-time experiences of young people and staff members and provide recommendations for best practices when setting up and engaging with YRGs.FindingsOverall, young people described their experience of being involved in the YRG as empowering. Young people felt that their voices and needs were valued when seeing their input put into action or witnessing their designs in demand creation campaigns. Young people felt that being consulted was not for tokenistic reasons, but their contribution was valuable and considered young people’s sexual health needs. Best practices included involving the YRG in every aspect of the project design and implementation, being flexible around young people’s schedules, and having engagements in spaces that are easily accessible and safe for key populations. Staff recommended upskilling the youth members in knowledge around HIV and certain ‘soft skills’ such as building self-confidence and communication skills. It was also recommended that all research and clinical staff need ongoing training and sensitization on the importance and value of youth engagement.ConclusionThe involvement of young people in the co-creation of Fast-PrEP services in all phases of service provision, has been effective in assisting to provide youth appropriate PrEP services.

Instruments of state risk management of innovative import substitution projects

Today, the key priority of state policy is to protect the Russian economy from external threats aimed at reducing the rate of economic growth and scientific and technological development in the country. In these conditions, the primary task facing the state is to overcome dependence on imported supplies of critical goods, components, and raw materials. To quickly solve this problem, it is necessary to intensify innovative activities in the field of import substitution, which, in turn, can be achieved by creating favorable conditions for the implementation of innovative projects to create high–tech products capable of replacing foreign analogues.The subject of the research is the instruments for supporting innovative development in the country in order to ensure economic security. The results consist in the development of a model of the system of state support of innovative activity in order to ensure the economic and technological sovereignty. It is distinguished by the use of the mechanism of public–private partnership for the successful implementation of programs in the field of import substitution of critically important products, components and raw materials. To respond to the risks that may arise during the implementation of such programs, a set of instruments was proposed. They represent a set of measures of state support implementing various options for processing project risks (acceptance, evasion, transfer and distribution).

Experiences with the conservation of the Central Asian Tortoise Agrionemys horsfieldii Gray, 1844 during the construction of PV plants in Uzbekistan

The paper describes step-by-step actions to conserve a globally threatened species – the Central Asian Tortoise in the area of construction of PV plant in the Karnabchul steppe of Samarkand region of Uzbekistan. The total area of the solar PV plant is 350 ha. The research was conducted during spring and summer seasons from 2019 to 2022 during the planning and construction phase of this object. Fauna surveys of the project site in 2019 showed that the most abundant reptiles of the project site are the Central Asian Tortoise. A quantitative assessment of the individuals inhabiting the project site and an analysis the risk of planned technogenic impact were carried out in 2020. The likely damage to the turtle population from the installation and construction works was reasonably estimated at 430 individuals. This was a strong argument for postponing full-scale construction works until mid-2021. Preparations for the relocation of living on the project site turtles began in 2020: the design of the fence and the drainage channel profile were agreed to be as safe as possible for the animals; construction of the project site fence began and a 1250 ha relocation site with similar foraging and protection conditions was selected. In spring 2021, 4572 individuals were removed from the project site and relocated to the resettlement area. The necessary precautions were observed. In 2022, the effectiveness of translocating Central Asian tortoises into the contiguous territory was monitored. Population counts were carried out and the sex and age structure of the turtle population in the relocation area was studied. These studies show that the resettlement process has not disturbed the age and sex structure of the Central Asian tortoise in the area and has not resulted in the mortality of even a small number of individuals. The desert areas of Uzbekistan have the highest potential for solar energy development. At the same time, this sector of the economy also poses a potential threat to terrestrial vertebrate species, in particular the Central Asian Tortoise. The described actions on tortoise conservation in the conditions of Uzbekistan were applied for the first time and showed a good result. In our opinion, it can be used in the implementation of subsequent similar projects.

Prospects for the development of SMEs until 2030 as part of the implementation of new national projects

In this publication, the authors investigated the prospects for the development of SMEs until 2030 as part of the implementation of new national projects in Russia, which include: «Family», «Youth of Russia», «Long active life», «Personnel» and «Data Economy».In the course of the study, the authors provided analytical data on the dynamics of SMEs for 2017–2024, the share of SMEs in the country’s GDP, lending to SMEs and their debt in 2024. According to the authors, one of the reasons for limiting SME financing at the expense of credit resources is the continued growth of the discount rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.Positive examples of the development of SMEs in industry with analytical data on their development are given. The most relevant and expected prospects for the development of SMEs until 2030 are presented, taking into account the identified problems and opportunities. The results of this study will allow us to more accurately assess the contribution and importance of small and medium–sized enterprises to the Russian economy.

Community SDG Readiness Scale: A Strategic Tool for Bringing Stakeholders Togethe

Our aim is to create a tool for identifying early adopters of SDG projects among key community stakeholder groups, thereby enhancing community readiness and improving the success rate of SDG project implementation. Methods To develop the Community SDG Readiness Scale (CSRS), we employed a three-step instrument development method that involves item generation, questionnaire design, and the creation of an actionable visual interface. Discussion While still in its early stages, the CSRS tool shows promise by taking a systematic approach to SDG advancement, guiding innovators through stakeholder evaluation and providing a clear path for project implementation, while emphasizing both organizational and socio-emotional factors to foster collective mindsets and optimize time and emotional energy for sustainable community transformation.

Enhancing Competitiveness in the Business Sector and its Role in Supporting Economic Development: The Sultanate of Oman as A Model

Due to the remarkable technological development, the world has witnessed great interest in the areas of the business sector and competition between companies and organizations of all types and sizes. Therefore, this has a significant impact on the economic development of countries. The Sultanate of Oman is currently witnessing a huge economic and technological changes that and working to achieve the provisions of Vision 2040, which revolves around developing the local business sector to become the basic base for economic development. Therefore, this research aimed to clarify the role of the business sector in enhancing competitiveness and supporting economic development in the Sultanate of Oman. The researcher will rely on a group of previous studies that discuss and focus on the variables of the study, especially in the Sultanate of Oman. The results of previous studies found that there is a weakness in the ability of the Omani market to seize opportunities that enhance competitiveness due to the government’s control over a number of economic activities available for investment and implementation of local projects. There is also a clear gap in studies that contain the variables of the current research, so our research will be a wealth of information that will benefit other researchers and academics. The current research aims to clarify the role of the business sector in enhancing competitiveness and supporting economic development in the Sultanate of Oman. Therefore, the researcher will rely on a group of previous Arab and foreign studies that discuss the research variables to rely on valuable and rich information that supports our current research.

Challenges in AI Implementation: Perspectives from Practice and Research

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an inevitable topic for organizations across various sectors and sizes, offering promising applications as technological accessibility continues to expand. Despite its potential, practical implementation of AI-based Systems remains difficult with particular challenges tied to specific organizational contexts. Often companies invest heavily in AI development but encounter problems such as failure to achieve market readiness of the prototype or the systems struggling to deliver expected benefits. These setbacks often stem from flawed implementation strategies, excessive reliance on technology, or inadequate integration into existing organizational frameworks. Therefore, this paper addresses these challenges encountered at different phases of AI implementation projects. To this end, we initially conduct a Rapid Structured Literature Review (Armitage and Keeble-Allen, 2008), examining the literature on AI implementation cases and associated scholarly reviews. Extending the initial analysis, we experiment with AI driven document analysis as a means to integrate findings of a greater amount of publications into the review. The literature review is subsequently complemented by insights from our own consultancy experiences from the field of AI consultancy. The paper gives an overview of the most salient challenges in AI implementation projects and points out some approaches to mitigate those challenges. From a methodological standpoint it shows that AI driven reviews can yield similar results as conventional reviews, but may lack some explanatory depth. We find that a combination of manual and automated approaches tends to be the most effective strategy.

Eight caring technology principles: development and implementation of a framework for responsible health technology innovation

ABSTRACT Successfully implementing care technology to enhance people's health-related quality of life poses several challenges. Although many technological tools are available, we lack consensus on values and principles, regulatory systems, and quality labels. This article describes the FIDE process of the Belgian ‘Teckno 2030' project: Future-thinking Interdisciplinary workshops for the Development of Effectiveness principles, resulting in a framework of eight Caring Technology principles. These principles are built on three overarching values: autonomy, justice, and trust. The framework enables responsible health technology innovation by focusing on the needs of users and society, data security, equity, participatory governance, and quality control. A learning community was established to support the framework’s implementation in projects, organizations, and the broader innovation community. We also discuss the barriers, facilitators, and practical tools developed within this learning community. The FIDE process, caring technology principles, and learning community provide a case study for responsible innovation in care technology.

Resettlement Implementation in Water Projects: A Case of Northern Collector Tunnel Murang'a County

Large-scale water projects threaten livelihood and disrupt communities due to demand for large tracts of land (Walelign & Lujala, 2022). Despite conducting social impact assessment, water projects carry unexpected twists that extend for years. This paper focused on Murang’a Northern Collector tunnel, Murang’a County in Kenya through an ex-post facto design with descriptive survey analysis. It described the impacts of resettlement restoration efforts in water projects. The total land affected by Phase 1 was about 10.766 acres disrupting around 657 people (World Bank Group, 2019). The study found that the affected persons were dissatisfied with the resettlement process. Stakeholders complained of delayed and insufficient compensation, lack of access to water in the project area, and limited public participation. A sample of 261 respondents was used to draw conclusions. The correlation coefficient for the study was R=0.886 with P<0.001, F=163.550, and adjusted R2=0.779. This indicated that the regression model was statistically significant and resettlement implementations contribute to variation in project outcomes. In examining the individual variables most of the participants disagreed or strongly disagreed they were satisfied with the process of resettlement. The paper proposed policy change, adequate multi-stakeholder engagement and harmonization of valuation for fair compensation of land acquired during projects and livelihood restoration.