Proposed Management Strategy Research Articles

The dark side revealed: insights and implications from online brand communities

Purpose This study aims to present a comprehensive review of the literature on the dark side of online brand communities, identifying the dominant themes [determinants of the dark side in online brand communities (OBCs)] in the literature and proposing ways to advance the literature in this area. Design/methodology/approach This study reviewed 72 scholarly articles published between 2009 and 2024 in peer-reviewed journals. A descriptive and thematic analysis of dark-side literature is presented. Findings The contribution of this scoping review lies in identifying the dominant themes in the literature on the determinants of the dark side of online brand communities, proposing management strategies and identifying future research directions for advancing the literature. Six main themes of the dark side of online communities were extracted: information dynamics, group dynamics, unethical practices and brand transgression, provocation and schadenfreude, brand activism and hate and disengagement. Practical implications Firstly, this study highlights the need for brands to engage in the active moderation of OBCs to maintain information credibility and manage information overload. Secondly, to ensure an inclusive community environment for all members, brands need to foster a balanced forum culture and moderation that discourages heterogeneity. Originality/value This study is unique in conducting an in-depth analysis of the literature on the dark side of online brand communities, an area that has received little attention. This review offers new insights that would help brands effectively manage negative aspects of customer behaviours in online brand communities. For managers, this review enables brands to improve their image, reputation and customer value.

Organizational and economic mechanism for the development of the industrial complex, taking into account the activation of innovative processes in the regional economy

The article examines the importance of implementing an organizational and economic mechanism to stimulate innovative processes in the industrial complex in order to achieve significant socio-economic benefits. In the context of industrial development with a focus on innovation, special attention is paid to the creation of new jobs, especially in areas requiring high qualifications and scientific knowledge. The implementation of a special organizational and economic management mechanism is necessary for effective management and stimulation of innovative activity in the regional economy. This mechanism must coordinate, interact and effectively implement policies and strategies aimed at supporting innovation, control the location of resources and support innovative enterprises. The article discusses various approaches to understanding the economic mechanism, including functional and structural approaches, and also examines its role in coordinating the actions of economic agents to achieve common goals and ensure sustainable development of the economy. The article explores the organizational and economic mechanism for managing the industrial complex of the region with the aim of diversifying economic activities and increasing overall competitiveness. Regional governance covers the coordination and integration of various aspects such as economic development, infrastructure and social welfare. The article discusses the principles of inclusiveness, participation and subsidiarity in the context of managing a regional industrial complex, and also examines the main components of the organizational and economic management mechanism. The proposed management scheme is based on stimulating innovative activity through the market aspect, resource block, financial component, motivational block and the development of production and innovation infrastructure. The article examines a systematic approach to managing the regional industrial sector in order to stimulate innovation in the economy. The importance of analyzing the economic situation and potential of the industrial sector is highlighted as a priority step. Next, methods for defining goals and objectives, developing a regional innovation strategy, developing policy and regulatory frameworks, financing and investment, developing production and innovation infrastructure, cooperation and partnerships, digitalization and developing a culture of innovation are discussed. The authors emphasize the need for interaction between multiple participants in the industrial sector and propose an organizational and economic mechanism for managing the industrial complex of the region to stimulate innovation, develop scientific and technical potential and ensure economic growth.

Soulful Rhythm, Dancing Bodies: Spirituality, Pain Tolerance, and the Risk of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Classical Kathak Dancers of India

Background: Dance and dancers reflect happiness, sadness, passion, anger, and all other emotions as every single dancing movement carries a significant signal that goes beyond words. Kathak, an Indian classical dance form, requires a divine balance between the soul and the physical body. This balance allows for a high pain tolerance of the dancers, but the spiritual nature of this dance form also generates ignorance and disinterest in their health seeking behavior towards injuries. Objectives: This comprehensive narrative review is aimed at exploring and examining the prevalence of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries among Kathak dancers and proposes management strategies for their prevention and treatment. Methods: This review is based on a search of relevant articles, research papers, books and book chapters conducted across a wide array of online sources, utilizing the search engines like PubMed, Medline, CrossRef; etc. Considering the inclusion criterion, the review process included three stages: initial assessment of papers through title and abstract review, a detailed examination of relevant items, and systematic compilation of pertinent information into a categorized table under topical headings. Results: The review finds that the majority of injuries were reported in the foot and ankle region of dancers practicing Kathak. Conclusion: There is a need to develop supplementary exercise training programs and also spread awareness among dancers regarding their physical health and seeking medical care in time to delay/prevent lower extremity injuries.

Evaluation of the Suitability of Street Vending Planning in Urban Public Space in the Post-COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the resurgence of the informal street vending economy. This revival has boosted the market economy but has also challenged urban governance. Recognizing street vending deregulation as both a stimulus for employment and a potential challenge to hygiene and safety, this study evaluates the suitability of street vending within Wuchang District of Wuhan, China. The methodology unfolds in four steps: constructing an indicator system based on a policy and literature review, a spatial quantitative analysis via GIS, weight allocation through expert consultation and entropy methods, and the identification of suitable areas as well as strategies. Findings reveal suitability clusters centered around key urban nodes, extending across central and mid-western zones through corridors like Zhongnan Road, demonstrating the potential for centralized management and economic permeation into surrounding areas. The analysis of land-use compatibility showed that commercial, park, and residential lands offer the highest suitability for vending activities, proposing management strategies tailored to enhance business in commercial areas, flexible configurations in residential zones, diverse development in parks, quality-oriented development in public squares, and strict control in scenic and tourist facilities. This study not only deepens our understanding of the geographical distribution of and factors influencing street vending, but also proposes integrated management strategies for vending in urban public spaces, fostering vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments.

Impact of skin sensitivity mechanisms on sebum secretion: Management strategies for oily sensitive skin

Recent epidemiological surveys based on Baumann's classification have revealed a notable rise in the prevalence of oily sensitive skin. The development of oily sensitive skin is primarily linked to the abnormal function of sebaceous glands. The function of sebaceous glands is regulated by several factors, including inflammatory mediators, neurotransmitters, and endocrine signals. Sensitive skin, particularly oily sensitive skin, is prone to local inflammation, which in turn disrupts the normal functioning of sebaceous glands. This creates a loop wherein increased oil production exacerbates sensitivity, while heightened sensitivity further stimulates sebum secretion, perpetuating a vicious cycle. This article summarizes our understanding of the four primary mechanisms underlying skin sensitivity and their impact on sebaceous gland activity. Accordingly, it proposes management strategies for oily sensitive skin and seeks to guide the development of skin care regimens for this skin type.

Standardized training nurses's humanistic care practice ability: A cross-sectional survey in western China during COVID-19.

This study aims to investigate the current status and determinants of humanistic care practice abilities among standardized training nurses in China during the post-COVID-19 era, as well as to propose management strategies. A cross-sectional study. Deliberately chosen were 517 standardized training nursing students from a provincial-level training facility in western China. The respondents had a mean ± SD age of 21.23 ± 1.34 years, and 92.0% of them voluntarily opted for the nursing profession. Almost all (99.8%) respondents had at least a college degree. The standardized training nurses scored an average of (130.31 ± 14.18) on humanistic care ability, which was significantly related to some sociodemographic variables. The average scores for the five dimensions of nursing communication ability, psychological adjustment ability, moral and legal application ability, nursing aesthetic ability, and care practice ability were 30.78, 17.61, 32.23, 18 and 31.67, respectively. All these dimensions showed positive correlations with the overall score of humanistic care practice ability.

A comparative study of demand-side energy management strategies for building integrated photovoltaics-battery and electric vehicles (EVs) in diversified building communities

This study compares four developed energy management strategies for a grid-connected photovoltaic-battery (PVB) system in a district energy system comprising four diverse building communities: campus, residential, office, and commercial. The proposed demand-side energy management scenarios include maximizing photovoltaic self-consumption, cost minimum strategy under time-of-use and two peer-to-peer (P2P) strategies (a Mid-Market Rate (MMR) and a novel demand response (DR) based P2P strategies). Besides, Monte Carlo integrated Markov Chain simulation method was applied to calculate the load distribution of integrated electric vehicles in diversified building communities, and P2P price was generated considering dynamic supply-demand ratio. In term of dynamic energy flow, energy cost and grid interaction, dispatch results of proposed management strategies were simulated and compared in detailed. The results demonstrate that compared to the mainstream MSC and TOU operation strategies, P2P strategies, especially the DR based P2P strategy, effectively alleviate pressure on the utility grid by actively responding to peak electricity demand and utilizing excess renewable energy generation from other communities. It is worth noting that the choice of strategy depends on the role of the building community, whether as a consumer or a prosumer. This study offers insights for decision-makers and stakeholders in managing grid-connected PVB district energy systems in diverse building communities.

A comparative study of gender differences in healthy office building strategies

BackgroundThe health of office workers has become a major concern under the pressure of increasingly fierce job competition. As countries have gradually promoted healthy buildings, there is an urgent need to create and construct healthy office environments. Although the WELL Building Standard proposed management and design strategies based on the principles of health and medicine, it does not consider group characteristics or gender differences.PurposeThis study aims to apply the theory of planned behavior to healthy building design and supplement the important role of gender and group characteristics in behavioral guidance based on architectural strategies and user behaviors to improve the relevant building evaluation system.MethodsThis study adopted a questionnaire survey and structural equation model. Four WELL-certified healthy office buildings in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, were selected for the survey. Based on the theory of planned behavior, structural equation models for men and women were established, compared, and analyzed. The factors affecting the health behaviors of the two groups and the actual effectiveness of various building optimization strategies were discussed, and an optimization direction for gender differences was proposed.ResultsThe findings indicated differences between male and female staff in their individual characteristics and implementation of health behaviors. Management strategies, subjective design strategies in assistance and guidance, and objective design strategies in spatial planning can promote the health behaviors of the two groups. However, the design strategies of result feedback and detail optimization only appeared to have a significant positive effect on female staff, whereas the intelligent automation design strategies only had an obvious intervention effect on men’s health behaviors.SignificanceThis study found that the theory of planned behavior in the field of social psychology could be applied to relevant research on architectural design and emphasized the influence of gender. It can not only provide the optimization direction for the evaluation standards of relevant healthy buildings but also promote the implementation of health behaviors in office groups and provide new ideas for promoting the development of healthy buildings.

Concentration of total microcystins associates with nitrate and nitrite, and may disrupt the nitrogen cycle, in warm-monomictic lakes of the southcentral United States

Cyanobacterial blooms and the toxins they produce pose a growing threat worldwide. Mitigation of such events has primarily focused on phosphorus management and has largely neglected the role of nitrogen. Previous bloom research and proposed management strategies have primarily focused on temperate, dimictic lakes, and less on warm-monomictic systems like those at subtropical latitudes. The in-lake conditions, concentration of total microcystins, and microbial functioning of twenty warm-monomictic lakes in the southcentral United States were explored in the spring and summer of 2021. Our data revealed widespread microcystins in lakes across this region, some of which exceeded regulatory limits. Microcystins were higher in the spring compared to the summer, indicating that warm-monomictic lakes, even across a large range of precipitation, do not follow the trends of temperate dimictic lakes. Microcystins were found in surface waters and bottom waters well below the photic zone, reflecting the persistence of these toxins in the environment. Principal components analyses showed a strong association between microcystins, nitrate + nitrite, and Planktothrix relative abundance and transcriptional activity. Many systems exhibited stronger denitrification in the spring, perhaps contributing to the decreased toxin concentrations in the summer. Counter to most sampled lakes, one lake with the highest concentration of total microcystins indicated nitrogen cycle disruption, including inhibited denitrification. These findings are relevant to mitigating cyanobacterial blooms and toxin production in warm-monomictic systems, and suggests a need to consider nitrogen, and not solely phosphorus, in nutrient management discussions.

A Korean family with RHD*DNT only detectable after anti-D alloimmunization.

Identification of DNT, a rare partial D, can be challenging, as it is difficult to distinguish from D+. This study aimed to identify DNT individuals by analyzing the DNT proband's family members, characterize DNT, and propose management strategies. Family members of the first Korean DNT proband were recruited. RHD genotyping was conducted, and weak D tests were carried out using several anti-D reagents. Three DNT individuals were identified among 6 family members, including 1 with an anti-D alloantibody. As DNT red cells exhibited strong reactivity with all anti-D clones, DNT was serologically indistinguishable from D+. Moreover, unusual serologic findings in DNT individuals only became apparent after anti-D alloimmunization. We recommend DNT individuals as candidates for Rh immune globulin prophylaxis during the perinatal period and transfusions with D- blood components. An anticipatory RHD genotyping is suggested for partial D family members to prevent potential partial D individuals from becoming alloimmunized.

What is Stress in Epilepsy? A Content Analysis and an open letter to the World Health Organization (WHO): Highly Time to Define Stress

Aim: Stress is one of the most researched issues in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology. The background review illustrated that much peer-reviewed quantitative studies do not define accurately the concept of stress in epilepsy and/or use a different rationale in their definition. This contributes further in major medical and psychological debates and research questions in the last decade of whether stress is ‘epileptogenic’ and ‘seizure triggering’ for epileptic patients. Material and Method: The present qualitative study applied a content analysis on Chapter 5 of World Health Organization’s (WHO) first and latest global report on epilepsy -from a Health Psychology point of view-, seeking for (i) a universal definition of stress in epilepsy, (ii) what stressors are more related to ‘epileptogenesis’ and ‘seizure triggering’ –if any- and (iii) any proposed stress relief and management strategies to be delivered by psychologists. Results and Conclusions: Primary and secondary content analysis presented that WHO does not define stress as a single entity, but rather shows an unspecified link with ‘social stigma’ or ‘social stressors’. Moreover, WHO does not show taking leadership in defining stress for research purposes. Lastly, there are some thoughts that although WHO applies the biopsychosocial model in this report, it considers that the ‘psycho’ part of the model concerns entirely the field of ‘psychopathology’.

FLOOD MODELLING USING CSIRO DATA61’S MODELLING TOOLKIT CFAST - A CASE STUDY OF THE RIVERVIEW FAMILY CARAVAN PARK IN VICTORIA

The Riverview Family Caravan Park (RFCP) sits on the eastern bank of the Barwon River Estuary in Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia and is managed by the Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM). The Park is susceptible to inundation during extreme weather events including catchment flooding from the Barwon River and storm surges from the Bass Straight. To protect from this river inundation there is a levee bank consisting of a rock revetment (seawall) with an elevated shared trail along its crest. This inundation risk will increase with climate change induced sea level rise (SLR), therefore, the BCCM was concerned with quantifying the long-term effectiveness of the elevated shared trail adaptation and to assess proposed flood risk management strategies such as further elevating the shared trail and the implementation of a detention basin.This study used detailed hydrodynamic and hydraulic modelling utilising the City-based Flood Adaptation Solutions Tool (CFAST) developed by CSIRO Data61 (Prakash et al., 2019) to determine the inundation risk posed by different scenarios with different adaptations applied.

Gonadal growth and qualitative color assessment of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus Lamarck, 1816 (Echinodermata: Echinoidae) of the Southeastern Mediterranean Sea

This study aims to investigate the gonadal growth and gonads qualitative color assessment of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus in the Southeastern (SE) Mediterranean coast off Egypt. A total of 1895 sea urchins were collected between 2017 and 2018, and their reproductive biology parameters were determined. The gonadosomatic index with the histological analysis revealed that P. lividus has two spawning seasons (spring – autumn). Females and males have four maturity stages; recovery, growing, mature, and spent. Mature oocytes and sperms were observed during autumn, winter, and spring, while nutritive phagocytes dominated the tissue of both ovaries and testes in the summer season. The sex ratio (F: M) was male-biased (1: 1.2). The smallest observed size of mature males was 19.10 mm TD (test diameter), whereas the calculated L50 was 26.2 mm. In females, the smallest observed size of a mature individual was 22.70 mm TD, and the calculated L50 was 33.5 mm TD. The qualitative color assessment of the gonads revealed the dominance of excellent and acceptable color throughout the year (83.93%), with maximum value during the resting and recovery periods, while, the occurrence of unacceptable color was linked to the maturation and spawning periods. The present findings would assist the decision makers to propose management strategies and regulations on the harvesting of P. lividus off the Egyptian Mediterranean coast.

Unraveling the impact of adenomyosis on obstetrical outcomes: a comprehensive review

Objective: Adenomyosis’ impact on obstetrical outcomes is investigated with detailed discussion of plausible pathogenesis. Discussion of management strategies to improve outcomes included. Methods of study: Terms utilized include ‘adenomyosis’, ‘fertility’, ‘ pregnancy’, ‘obstetrical outcomes’, ‘preeclampsia, ‘fetal growth restriction’, ‘preterm labor’, ‘preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, ‘in vitro fertilization, ‘prelabor rupture of membranes’, ‘ultrasound’, ‘small for gestational age’, ‘cesarean section’ Inclusion criteria are English, between January 1990-January 2023, randomized controlled trials, case controls, cohorts, case series, case reports, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Exclusion criteria are studies/articles completed prior to 1990, non-relevant, and non-English. Results: Limited literature exists evaluating the relationship between adenomyosis impact on obstetrical outcomes. However, amongst available literature there exists statistically significant relationship between adenomyosis and adverse obstetrical, neonatal outcomes such as: ectopic pregnancy, placental abruption, pre-eclampsia (PEC), gestational diabetes (GDM), low birth weight (LBW), intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), and preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). Proposed physiologic mechanisms include disordered anatomic, functional, and immunological environment in the uterus. Proposed management strategies to improve obstetrical outcomes include removal of focal adenomyotic lesions and pre-treatment with GnRH agonists before conception. Conclusion: Adenomyosis has a multifactorial impact on obstetrical outcomes; treatment modalities do exist to improve the chances of conception and retaining a pregnancy. However, more research is required to not only further substantiate treatment modalities relationship to improve pregnancy; but also to clarify adenomyosis impact on infertility

Power management strategy for photovoltaic system with hybrid storage (Batteries/Supercapacitors)

This paper is presented in regard to the interesting continuous interest attributed to photovoltaic energy systems (PESs). To this aim, a study of an isolated photovoltaic system with hybrid storage (HS) is presented. Supercapacitors (SCs) are typically used because of their high specific power density.. Combining batteries and supercapacitors is a solution to maximize their benefits. In this work, the HS is a combinaison of batteries and supercapacitors. The goal of this work is to build a new management algorithm. This aforementioned technique will ensure the control of energy flow between system power sources. Furthermore, it will regulate the charge/discharge cycles of the proposed HS by maintaining their state of charge (SOC) between a desired minimum and maximum values. The proposed method is simple, efficient and it is not computationally heavy. The obtained simulation results are satisfactory and show the interest and effectiveness of the proposed management strategy.

Oncoguía de mieloma múltiple 2023

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a malignant B-cell neoplasm of the blood that constitutes 1 % of all human neoplasms and 10 % of all hematologic ones. The diagnosis of MM does not require the presence of symptoms; damage to end organs or the presence of other events is enough. These cancer guidelines show the revised IMWG (International Myeloma Working Group) criteria for the diagnosis of MM. The introduction of new MM therapies over the past decade, such as proteasome inhibitors, has significantly improved treatment outcomes in newly diagnosed patients. An algorithm and proposed management schemes are included. Despite the appearance of new agents for the treatment of MM, autologous transplantation remains the standard of care in newly diagnosed patients.

The management of incidental meningioma: An unresolved clinical conundrum.

The widespread availability and use of brain magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography has led to an increase in the frequency of incidental meningioma diagnoses. Most incidental meningioma are small, demonstrate indolent behavior during follow-up, and do not require intervention. Occasionally, meningioma growth causes neurological deficits or seizures prompting surgical or radiation treatment. They may cause anxiety to the patient and present a management dilemma for the clinician. The questions for both patient and clinician are "will the meningioma grow and cause symptoms such that it will require treatment within my lifetime?" and "will deferment of treatment result in greater treatment-related risks and lower chance of cure?." International consensus guidelines recommend regular imaging and clinical follow-up, but the duration is not specified. Upfront treatment with surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy may be recommended but this is potentially an overtreatment, and its benefits must be balanced against the risk of related adverse events. Ideally, treatment should be stratified based on patient and tumor characteristics, but this is presently hindered by low-quality supporting evidence. This review discusses risk factors for meningioma growth, proposed management strategies, and ongoing research in the field.

Socioeconomic dimensions of the Buccoo Reef Marine Park, an assessment of stakeholder perceptions towards enhanced management through MSP

Abstract The effective management of marine protected areas (MPAs) requires an in-depth understanding and assessment of the varying socioeconomic uses and users of the physical space. However, in some localities, little research is conducted on this aspect and in particular user perceptions on current and proposed management strategies for MPAs. Such site-specific evaluations are imperative to developing context-dependent management measures. The aim of this study was to identify the spatial extent of socioeconomic activities, assess stakeholders’ awareness of the varying socioeconomic activities that take place in the Buccoo Reef Marine Park, Tobago, and gauge stakeholder support for proposed management mechanisms, namely marine spatial planning (MSP). Targeted surveys were conducted over a six-month period, to obtain perspectives from key Marine Park stakeholder groups, namely marine resource managers, visitors, and tour operators. The results indicated over ten main socioeconomic activities occurring within the Marine Park, with multiple activities taking place in the same location. Results also suggest that stakeholders are aware of the conflicts that occur between various users of the space with jet skis operation identified as the primary contributor. Finally, using a Likert scale, stakeholder groups predominantly rated the need for a marine spatial plan as “necessary.” This research, therefore, documents existing socioeconomic activities in the Buccoo Reef Marine Park and highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement in future management strategies.

Application of a Blockchain Model in the Energy Market for Social Goodness: A Simulator to Generate Transactions

An application of blockchain technology to manage electricity flows in a Microgrid (MG) is studied. The grid is considered for civil use, equipped with generation and storage systems, and interfaced with the national grid. It is composed of energy nodes such as user, generator, accumulator, and customs officer node, each characterized by its own time profile, in a limited time interval, of energy flow (consumption, generation, charge/discharge, purchase/sold). The proposed management strategy is based on the principle of free trade managed through blockchain. A simulation tool is developed to evaluate the electricity flows for different scenarios. The blockchain of energy transactions is generated by means of a dedicated software and having as reference a set of ethical/economical rules. It is demonstrated that it is possible to design energy management and exchange systems that allow in an economic way, within the delicate balance between energy availability, technology, market, safety, freedom and needs of individual users, to optimize the exchange of resources and to decrease waste. This blockchain exchange strategy can be implemented without building new plants and avoiding expensive and complex systems, by installing only bidirectional meters equipped with telecommunication, in addition to a common computer management system. The aim of this work is to demonstrate importance and technical feasibility of enforcing rules on the correct use of energy. The peer-to-peer operating mode is different from the technique currently in force in conventional energy systems, in which always a control body (energy, economic, financial) supervises and manages any transaction between users.

Ocellated lizard predation patterns on red-legged partridge nests in olive groves

In this study, we evaluated predation of the ocellated lizard on red-legged partridge nests in an olive grove in southern Spain over three consecutive years. The microhabitat characteristics of prey nests are analysed through comparison with successful nests. We found only 13 nests predated by lizards during the study period. This number was three times lower than that of nests that failed due to causes related to agricultural practices or human activity in the same period and study area. A few of the nests were predated by mammals more than they were preyed upon by lizards. The nests preyed on by lizards were associated with proximity to their refuge areas (e.g. stone piles, old buildings with holes, or rabbit burrows). The characteristics of the olive grove (e.g. drip irrigation and absence of vegetation under the olive trees) may favour the ocellated lizards' search-and-hunt strategy, which allows a lizard to readily find a nest if it is inside the lizard's territory and close to its refuge. We propose management strategies for reducing lizard-related nest losses. However, we argue that olive grove intensification is a major cause of partridge nest failure rather than predation by lizards and other predators.