Quality Management Methodology Research Articles

Enhancing Patient Procedures through Process Improvement: A Systematic Review of Patient-Centered Care Approaches

Patient-centered care is increasingly recognized as a fundamental component of high-quality healthcare, emphasizing the need for healthcare systems to optimize patient procedures. This systematic review explores the role of process improvement methodologies in enhancing patient procedures while aligning with patient-centered care approaches. A comprehensive search of studies published between 2016 and 2023 was conducted across multiple databases, focusing on healthcare interventions using Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management methodologies. The findings demonstrate that process improvement techniques significantly reduce waiting times, procedural errors, and inefficiencies, ultimately improving patient satisfaction and safety. Moreover, integrating patient-centered care approaches ensures that patients’ needs, preferences, and values are central to healthcare decision-making, further enhancing procedural effectiveness. However, challenges such as resistance to change and resource limitations were noted. This review underscores the importance of combining process optimization with patient-centered care to achieve sustainable improvements in patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. Future research should focus on the long-term impact of these methodologies and the role of technology in further advancing patient-centered approaches.

EVALUATION OF STUDENTS' TRAINING LEVEL IN THE ELECTIVE DISCIPLINE "QUALITY SYSTEMS IN PHARMACY"

The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly developing and implementing new innovative approaches and legal regulation of the quality management system of medicinal products, which includes a set of methods, processes and resources that are necessary for quality management. Therefore, the study by students of the specialty 226 "Pharmacy, industrial pharmacy" of the elective discipline "Quality systems in pharmacy" is an important area of professional training of a qualified specialist who will master the methodology of quality management, normative-legislative and organizational-economic aspects of quality control of medicinal products at pharmaceutical enterprises. Training of domestic students in the field of drug technology is an important direction of pharmaceutical education today. The main tasks of studying the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" are: formation of students of higher education in general knowledge about the quality indicators of medicinal products according to the stage of their life cycle by fulfilling the requirements of proper pharmaceutical practices and developing documentation in accordance with their requirements; formation of practical skills; raising the level of general and scientific development of students of higher education, forming their outlook and perspective as modern qualified specialists in the field of pharmacy. The purpose of the work was to study the assessment of the level of training of domestic students in the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy". Materials and methods. We used an empirical research method (questionnaire). Questionnaire was a key research method, as it allows to get answers from the student audience regarding the organization of the educational process. A survey was conducted to assess the level of preparation of domestic students of the 5th year of the Faculty of Pharmacy who completed the study of the selective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy". 50 full-time students and 2 distance learning students took part in the survey. Out of all the respondents, only one studies on budget forms of education. Research results. According to the curriculum, the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" at the Faculty of Pharmacy of IFNMU is studied in the V course in the IX semester, at the stage when students have already acquired basic knowledge of pharmaceutical disciplines. The discipline is chosen by already formed specialists who possess a large stock of theoretical knowledge and practical skills and are motivated to study a new subject, so it remains for the teacher to systematize information for the proper conduct of the discipline study course. 3 ECTS credits are provided for the study of the discipline in the curriculum. The discipline includes 20 hours of lectures, 30 hours of practical classes, 40 hours of independent student work and ends with a module. Lecture and practical material taught at the level of modern scientific and practical data with the aim of forming students' program results. We conducted an analysis of problems in the organization of the educational process for students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University during full-time education. The success of implementing the selective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" and ensuring a high level of training depends primarily on the quality of the work of scientific and pedagogical workers.

Empirical investigation of drivers, motivations and barriers for implementation of integrated continuous improvement system: a case of Ethiopian manufacturing industries

PurposeContinuous improvement in an integrated approach is a philosophy developed over decades based on a set of management practices. It comprises enhancement methodologies that escalate success as well as diminishes letdowns. The state-of-the-art literature finds a variety of practices for the execution of continuous improvement (CI) system. However, it is rare to find an empirical study with an inclusive system that considers various practices in one frame for improving competitiveness. With this outlook, therefore, this study aims originally to identify drivers, motivations and barriers for the application of integrated CI system, and then conduct an empirical investigation within the context of Ethiopian manufacturing industries.Design/methodology/approachJustification of the problem, extensive review of literature, identification of practices, developing research framework, investigational analysis of the empirical study using reliability and descriptive statistical analysis and identifying leading drivers (unique practices and common factors), motivations and barriers are the research approaches used in this study. Furthermore, the primary data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and were analyzed using a statistical package for social science (SPSS) 23 and the findings were triangulated to relate to the existing state-of-the-art literature.FindingsThe findings indicate 17 common factors associated with human, strategic, operational, technology, structure, resource and information factors; 21 unique practices of just-in-time (JIT), lean-six sigma (LSS), supply chain management (SCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), and total quality management (TQM) methodologies; 20 barriers connected with internal and external issues and 17 motivations linked to operational, innovation and business results are identified. In general, the empirical analysis discovers the practices are noteworthy and commonly supported by a least of 52% of the respondents. As a result, the first five prominent common factors, barriers, unique practices and motivations are also supported by a minimum of 72%, 73.9%, 65.8% and 75% of the respondents, respectively.Research limitations/implicationsEven though this is the first-ever study in the Ethiopian manufacturing sector with the focus on integrated CI practices of JIT, TQM, TPM, SCM and LSS initiatives, some limitations have existed and the major limitations of the study are, targeted merely small number manufacturing companies despite the fact that there are hundreds of companies implementing CI system in Ethiopia, and the data collected were only based on the perception of the respondents, and other information’s like annual reports was not employed to support the findings.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study underlined that the implementation of drivers in relation to common factors and unique practices supported by exterminating barriers in manufacturing industries of Ethiopia enables to enhance competitiveness through attaining operational, innovation and business results though it requires a practical case application to prove this perception-based analysis.Originality/valueThough there are a number of studies published on integrated continuous improvement, currently it is found that there is no literature focused on the identification and empirical investigation of drivers (common factors and unique practices), motivations and barriers for application of integrated CI system with the focus of JIT, TQM, TPM, SCM and LSS initiatives. Therefore, this is the first-ever study, and the empirical analysis of the study discovered that identified practices are providing valuable insights for manufacturing industries which will be on board on this voyage including institutions, practitioners and other sectors.

FEATURES OF THE FOREIGN STUDENTS TRAINING IN THE ELECTIVE DISCIPLINE "QUALITY SYSTEMS IN PHARMACY"

The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly developing and implementing new innovative approaches and legal regulation of the drugs quality management system, which includes a set of process methods and resources that are necessary for quality management. Therefore, the mastery by students of the specialty 226 "Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy" of the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" is an important issue of their professional training which will help them to master the methodology of quality management, normative-legislative and organizational-economic aspects of quality control of medicinal products at pharmaceutical enterprises. The elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" is closely connected to some other disciplines, such as “Pharmacy and Industrial Technology of Drugs”, and “Technology of Cosmetic Drugs”. Training takes place according to the credit-module system in accordance with the basic requirements of the Bologna Convention.
 The main tasks of the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" are: providing the students with general knowledge about the quality indicators of medicines depending on the stage of their life cycle by fulfilling the requirements of good pharmaceutical practices and developing documentation in accordance with their requirements; formation of practical skills related to the rules and requirements for the creation, manufacture, research, distribution, sale, and storage of medicines in accordance with the requirements of good pharmaceutical practices operating in the European Union; improvement of the level of general and scientific development of students, formation of their outlook and perspective as modern qualified specialists in the field of pharmacy.
 The aim of the research is to study the peculiarities of the training of foreign students of the specialty 226 "Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy" in the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (IFNMU) in the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy". The subject of study of the discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" is the methodology of pharmaceutical development, the components of the quality assurance system of medicines, including the requirements of the Guidelines of good practices in pharmacy for each stage of the life cycle of a medicinal product. The discipline is usually chosen by the well formed specialists.
 Teaching the elective discipline "Quality Systems in Pharmacy" at the specialty 226 "Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy" of IFNMU is necessary for students to thoroughly master the quality management system of medicines, it contributes to the optimization of the educational process and the improvement of the new principle of problem-oriented education of students and its control. This discipline orients students to the importance of the following issues: ensuring the quality of medicines at all stages of their life cycle; regulatory activities in the field of quality control of medicines; implementation of medicines; optimization and monitoring of pharmaceutical quality systems processes. This discipline forms the important competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and aspirations of students for self-development, while their teacher also develops and improves in the professional field together with students. Taking into account the trend of the European development of the pharmaceutical industry, the quality management system of medicines also should be harmonized with European standards.

Surveying Quality Management Methodologies in Wooden Furniture Production

Furniture production is a specific industrial sector with a high human labor demand, a wide range of materials processed, and short production runs caused by high customization of end products. The difficulty of measuring the aesthetic requirements of customers is also specific to furniture. This review of academic papers identifies and explains effective quality management strategies in furniture production. The reviewed literature highlights a range of quality management methodologies, including concurrent engineering (CE), total quality management (TQM), lean manufacturing, lean six sigma, and kaizen. These strategies encompass a variety of pro-quality tools, such as 5S, statistical process control (SPC), quality function deployment (QFD), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). The strengths of these quality management strategies lie in their ability to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, increase product diversity, and improve product quality. However, the weaknesses concern implementation challenges and the need for culture change within organizations. Successful quality management in furniture production requires tailoring strategies to the specific context of the furniture production industry. Additionally, the importance of sustainability in the furniture industry is emphasized, which entails incorporating circular economy principles and resource-efficient practices. The most important finding from the literature analysis is that early detection and correction of poor quality yields the most beneficial outcomes for the manufacturer. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen the rigor of quality testing and analysis during the early stages of product development. Consequently, a deep understanding of consumer perspectives on required furniture quality is crucial. The review identified two research gaps: (1) the impact of unnecessary product over-quality on the efficiency of furniture production and (2) the influence of replacing CAD drawings with a model-based definition (MBD) format on quality management in furniture production.

СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ЗАДАЧИ НАУЧНЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ В ОБЛАСТИ ВИНОДЕЛИЯ

The article presents the results of research activities for 2023 of the Federal State Budget Scientific Institution All-Russian National Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking Magarach of the RAS in the field of winemaking, carried out in accordance with the Program of Fundamental Scientific Research in the Russian Federation for the long term (2021-2030). The methodology of wine quality management with ecostatus has been created, aimed at revealing the individual characteristics of wines caused by natural factors and reducing the risks of negative effects on humans. Promising yeast strains have been identified: Steinberg, Champanskaya G-14, ShM-30, Novocimlyanskaya 3 with a description of their taxonomic affiliation, morphological and physiological-biochemical properties. Two strains of O. oeni active acid-reducing agents are recommended for practical use. The application of technology for the production of young sparkling wines of Crimean autochthonous grape The article presents the results of research activities for 2023 of the Federal State Budget Scientific Institution All-Russian National Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking Magarach of the RAS in the field of winemaking, carried out in accordance with the Program of Fundamental Scientific Research in the Russian Federation for the long term (2021-2030). The methodology of wine quality management with ecostatus has been created, aimed at revealing the individual characteristics of wines caused by natural factors and reducing the risks of negative effects on humans. Promising yeast strains have been identified: Steinberg, Champanskaya G-14, ShM-30, Novocimlyanskaya 3 with a description of their taxonomic affiliation, morphological and physiological-biochemical properties. Two strains of O. oeni active acid-reducing agents are recommended for practical use. The application of technology for the production of young sparkling wines of Crimean autochthonous grape varieties: Kokur belyi, Sary Pandas, Soldaiya and Kefesiya is justified. The system of criteria indicators for assessing the quality of grapes for the production of high-quality cognac distillates and cognacs is substantiated. A working collection of 63 natural strains of lactic acid bacteria has been formed. The optimal technological factors of the process of single-stage extraction by infusing with a food water-alcohol solution of green grape shoots of the Vitis vinifera, Vitis abrusca species have been established, allowing to increase the yield of total polyphenols by at least 2.6 times for the production of functional products. The most optimal technological modes of cold treatment of dry and fortified wine materials have been established to substantiate the constructive solution of an energy-saving installation for the purpose of cold treatment of wine materials based on the study of the main factors affecting the mass transfer process of potassium bitartrate crystallization. The obtained results of research work contribute to improving the quality of domestic wine products and expanding its production, including winemaking with ecological and geographical statuses, the production of domestic cognac and grape processing products of a functional orientation. The introduction of scientific developments into production will increase the competitiveness of domestic wine products, accelerate import substitution and ensure the country's food independence.

Decoding startup failures in Indian startups: Insights from Interpretive Structural Modeling and Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification

PURPOSE: Start-ups are widely acknowledged as crucial catalysts for innovation and drivers of economic progress. However, their vulnerability to failure continues to pose a persistent and significant obstacle. In light of this, the study intends to ascertain the various elements responsible for the elevated incidence of start-up failures and examine their contextual associations. It further aims to establish the hierarchical structure and identify the crucial factors of start-up failure. METHODOLOGY: The paper uses the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach to determine the structural hierarchy and interconnections among the causes of start-up failures identified through the comprehensive analysis of existing literature and experts’ opinions. MICMAC (Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification) analysis is also being utilized to categorize these identified failure causes into autonomous, independent, dependent, and linking factors by their driving and dependency powers. FINDINGS: A structural framework depicting the interrelationships among the factors has been derived, showing the failure factor, ‘poor market positioning’ factor at the highest level, and the ‘lack of entrepreneurial efficiency’ at the lowest level of the model. The results also revealed that lack of entrepreneurial efficiency, poor management, and external environmental issues are the most significant independent factors upon which all other failure factors rely. It also categorizes ‘poor market positioning’ as the dependent factor, signifying its passive role in the failure of start-ups. IMPLICATIONS: As previous literature has discussed the various factors responsible for the failure of start-ups in isolation, the current study fills out the gap in the literature by establishing linkages among those factors. The study’s insights emphasize the value of effective management teams and entrepreneurial skills in averting start-up failures. It highlights the importance of skill development and mentorship to enhance the capabilities of entrepreneurs and their teams. Furthermore, the research indicates that policymakers and support groups can create focus initiatives addressing issues like market validation, team dynamics, and financial management to enhance the start-up environment. These initiatives may encompass entrepreneurship training, financial assistance, and mentorship through the ‘Start-up India’ Program, Bharat Fund platform, etc. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: Previous studies on entrepreneurial failure are based on AHP (Analytical Hierarchical Process), content analysis, and quality management methodologies. This is potentially the first study using the ISM-MICMAC approach that explores the complex world of start-up failures in India and illustrates the relative influence and interdependence of various failure factors of start-ups through a hierarchical model.

Preanalitik Hataların Altı Sigma Metodu ve Pareto Prensibi Analizi ile Değerlendirilmesi

Aim: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the preanalytical errors over a five year period using the Six Sigma methodology and Pareto Principle in the clinical biochemistry laboratory. Methods: Five-year sample rejection data between January 2015 and December 2019 in the clinical biochemistry laboratory were analyzed and classified according to the reasons for rejection. Six Sigma levels for the total and each preanalytical error were calculated with Westgard online formula. Preanalytical errors were evaluated according to their frequencies ranks and percentages with Pareto's principle. Results: The overall rate of five-year total critical preanalytical errors was 1.91% and the sigma level was 3.6. According to Pareto's chart, the three most common errors among the five-year preanalytical rejections were clotted sample (42.49%, sigma value:4), insufficient sample (23.53%, sigma value:4.2), and wrong container (8.01%, sigma value:4.5). Conclusion: Six Sigma is a quality management methodology used to evaluate laboratory performance processes according to universal quality criteria. Calculated sigma values of preanalytical errors in our laboratory were within the acceptable range. However, planned regulatory activities for frequently observed preanalytical errors should be a laboratory management strategy to reduce these error rates and improve our laboratory performance.

Effective data quality management for electronic medical record data using SMART DATA

ObjectivesIn the medical field, we face many challenges, including the high cost of data collection and processing, difficult standards issues, and complex preprocessing techniques. It is necessary to establish an objective and systematic data quality management system that ensures data reliability, mitigates risks caused by incorrect data, reduces data management costs, and increases data utilization. We introduce the concept of SMART data in a data quality management system and conducted a case study using real-world data on colorectal cancer. MethodsWe defined the data quality management system from three aspects (Construction - Operation - Utilization) based on the life cycle of medical data. Based on this, we proposed the “SMART DATA” concept and tested it on colorectal cancer data, which is actual real-world data. ResultsWe define “SMART DATA” as systematized, high-quality data collected based on the life cycle of data construction, operation, and utilization through quality control activities for medical data. In this study, we selected a scenario using data on colorectal cancer patients from a single medical institution provided by the Clinical Oncology Network (CONNECT). As SMART DATA, we curated 1,724 learning data and 27 Clinically Critical Set (CCS) data for colorectal cancer prediction. These datasets contributed to the development and fine-tuning of the colorectal cancer prediction model, and it was determined that CCS cases had unique characteristics and patterns that warranted additional clinical review and consideration in the context of colorectal cancer prediction. ConclusionsIn this study, we conducted primary research to develop a medical data quality management system. This will standardize medical data extraction and quality control methods and increase the utilization of medical data. Ultimately, we aim to provide an opportunity to develop a medical data quality management methodology and contribute to the establishment of a medical data quality management system.

Quality Management for Machine Learning Systems

We have been developing a methodology for process-based quality management of machine learning-based AI systems. Our fruit is compiled as a guideline document named “Machine Learning Quality Management Guideline”, published as our technical report. We will describe our background motivation, surrounding situation and our proposal for quality management.

TOPICALITIES AND MECHANISMS FOR ASSURING QUALITY OF BORDER GUARDS' PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The topicality of the research is determined by the present day challenges within the frame of the EU border security field and space of professional education, which directly project onto the quality requirements for professional training of employees of Latvian law enforcement institutions.Research aim: on the basis of the analysis of quality management aspects during the educational process of professional training in law enforcement education institutions of the Baltic countries, to develop and approbate a model for establishing the basic principles of creating quality management systems (QMS) and methodology of the use of this model; to determine the most topical and effective basic principles of developing QMS in education establishments of law enforcement institutions. To achieve the aims of a quantitative-qualitative research, the theoretical (analysis) and empirical (data collection, synthesis and modelling, data processing) methods have been applied. Research results: a) the main problems in the field of quality management of border-guard professional training have been identified and recommendations for their solution have been put forward; b) the model, methodology and instruments for a practical application of the model have been approbated; c) the most topical basic principles of developing QMS in education establishments of law enforcement institutions have been formulated. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the conceptual understanding of competencies for quality assurance of border guard professional training as well as in creating a model for establishing the most effective basic principles of developing QMS in education institutions.

The definition of the quality management system and methodology of quality evaluation in public government bodies

The article is devoted to the analysis of the definition of the quality management system (QMS) according to various sources, including the national quality standard DSTU ISO 9001:2015, the views of domestic and foreign scientists. Approaches to the definition of QMS are considered in the context of its role as a strategic decision of the organization to improve overall effectiveness and sustainable development. The authors of the article take into account the definition of Tuomi V., who sees QMS as a process management system with a focus on customer satisfaction while minimizing the cost to the organization, and also express the points of view of A. Oleshka. and Momota I.O. As a result of combining the methodological approach of Tuomi V. and the formal approach to the definition of QMS, the article proposes a new definition: QMS is a set of procedures, methods, instructions and organizational structure necessary for managing processes in order to achieve the maximum result at the minimum costs of the organization. Given the variety of approaches to understanding QMS, this new definition can become a useful tool for practical application and further research of quality management systems in various fields of activity. In addition, the article examines the development of the concept of quality and the quality management system (QMS) in international business processes. The transition period from the 80s to the 90s of the last century, when the concept of «quality» expanded its application from production processes to the sphere of services, was analyzed. The implementation of QMS in the US public sphere and the process of harmonization of national quality standards in Europe based on ISO 9000 standards are also investigated. The article also describes in detail the role of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the development of international standards and the promotion of international trade. The main functions of ISO are emphasized, as well as the chronological development of ISO 9000 standards, in particular the ISO 9001:2015 version. The article also notes the research of domestic and foreign scientists who studied the implementation of international quality standards in practice at various levels, including local authorities. Auxiliary references to the works of Pakhomova T. and Lakhizha M.I., Tuomi V., who were engaged in the analysis and research of quality management systems, are indicated. The international standard ISO 9001, which defines the requirements for the quality management system, was considered. The standard provides for the ability of the organization to satisfy the needs of consumers on an ongoing basis through the effective application of the quality management system. It is general and is used in all organizations, regardless of their type, size and type of products or services. The ISO 9001 standard is based on the PDCA cycle (planning, action, verification, implementation). It provides guidance on planning, implementation, quality assessment, and continuous improvement of a product or service. The standard implementation process includes resource allocation, customer communication, internal quality audit, process monitoring and corrective actions. The author emphasizes that the implementation of the PDCA cycle in the activities of public authorities will help to improve the quality of providing public services to citizens. Completing tasks according to such a mechanism will create a high-quality precedent that can be relied upon for the implementation of subsequent projects. The introduction of quality standards will also provide a convenient basis for public managers in solving operational tasks and ensuring constructive communication with citizens. It is noted that ignoring the wishes of customers can negatively affect the profitability of the organization. The possibility of applying the methodology for assessing the quality of public services on the basis of citizens' feedback for public bodies in Ukraine is being investigated. There are two main reasons for the use of this methodology by public managers: assessment of the actual state of public service provision and prioritization of efficiency improvement processes in crisis areas of citizen service. Examples of the implementation of this methodology in other countries and research results showing the significant impact of ISO 9001 quality standards on the quality of public services are presented. It is noted that this methodology can help public managers understand the level of effectiveness of interaction between public authorities and citizens and contribute to the implementation of quality standards in areas that need it, especially in wartime.

Cost Effectiveness and Quality Adequacy in Construction Project

This article looked at the challenges of defining quality in the construction business, the potential benefits of executing quality, and the roadblocks to using quality in development. We use information gathered during contractor interviews as well as information from questionnaire surveys. Clients want better service quality, faster construction, and technological advancements. It's no coincidence that the building industry has turned to manufacturing as a source of inspiration and innovation. Total Quality Management (TQM Generation and Re-engineering) and other fabrication-based methodologies are being encouraged and integrated into the development process. Because of its excellence, it has made more progress than any other benefit industry. However, because of the requirement for standardization and the multiple stakeholders involved, implementing TQM standards in development is particularly difficult.

Scalability of Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Cell for Industrial Applications at Idaho National Laboratory

Novel protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (PCECs) are manufactured and tested at Idaho National Labs with the intention of scaling these materials for industrial application and market penetration. The focus of the presented work is to develop methodologies that can be used to translate the novel research executed at INL to industrial manufacturing and testing. The appeal to invest effort toward PCEC technology stems from a favorable efficiency, high proton conductivity, and low activation energy at operating temperatures between 400-600°C leading to greater performance and better durability than oxygen conducting solid ceramic electrochemical cells with the promise to reduce the cost. The challenge with PCEC arises from obstacles in the materials that project concerns of unreliability. Presently these concerns are being addressed at INL by implementing robust quality management (QA/QC) methodologies to ensure repeatable and reproducible fabrication, data, and results. From raw power supply to utilize conventional ceramic manufacturing and power spray coating to the design of PCEC, we successfully transitioned from 10 mm and 1” button to planer 5x5cm, and 10x10cm cells. The PCEC have been long term tested for 1000 hours under electrolysis conditions at 600°C resulting in a current density of -0.7 A/cm2 operated at 1.3V. The outcomes of these efforts effectively demonstrate that manufactured PCEC technology can successfully contribute to the increasingly diversifying energy portfolio of global economies that are beginning to invest in green hydrogen production as well as flexible chemical manufacturing pathways (e.g. CO2 conversion and ammonia synthesis).

КАЧЕСТВО ПОДГОТОВКИ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ В АСПЕКТЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НА ОСНОВЕ МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО КОНЦЕПТА «ИНСТИТУТ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННО-ЧАСТНОГО ПАРТНЕРСТВА»

Objective of the study is the substantiation of the phenomenology of quality management of training specialists in the context of the methodology of the Institute of public-private partnership. The methodological basis of the research consisted of ideas of institutional theory, theory of networks; methodology of quality management of education; principles of polystructure, complementarity, renewal and integration of various systems, taking into account the human factor; the concept of “connectivityˮ, which acts as the methodological basis of network associations; research on the problems of formation and development of the public-private partnership institution. Research results consist: 1) in substantiating the methodological aspects of the integration of quality management of training specialists and public-private partnership institution, due to the process of structuring, 2) in determining the phenomenon of quality as the basis for strategic modeling of the development of the education system, taking into account the potential of business and the institutionalization of public-private partnership in the format of network associations, 3) in the development of the institutional matrix of public-private partnership, represented by a set of institutions of society, state, business, defining features of the reproduction of the structural model of quality management of training specialists in the form of a constantly updated construct.   Prospects of the study are connected with the development of the structuralization theory based on the conceptualization of diverse network interactions, the goal setting of which is to manage the quality of training specialists.  

A screen printed methodology optimized by molecular dynamics simulation and Lean Six Sigma for the determination of xylometazoline in the presence of benzalkonium chloride in nasal drops.

A new chemically disposable screen-printed modified electrode with yttrium doped manganese oxide (Mn2O3/Y2O3) nanocomposite at screen printed electrode was mainly constructed to quantify xylometazoline hydrochloride (XMZ). The crystallographic parameters were estimated from the XRD spectrum, suggesting that Mn2O3 of cubic phase with average grain size ∼ 77nm. The SEM images revealed that Y3+ dopants had improved the surface topology. The findings indicate that morphological features play a vital role in improving the electronic properties of the fabricated electrode. Augmentation of Six Sigma (SS) with molecular dynamics simulation (MD) as a theoretical study was widely adopted to improve the current process as a quality management methodology by measuring the process capability to determine if the process meets the desired specification limits. Process capability is determined through measuring the variability in the process output and comparing these variations with the desired specifications. Also, it assures a robust method specification at a high level of targeted performance and statistical confidence. A greenness assessment procedure utilizing the eco-scale algorism was conducted to prove the greenness of the proposed methodology. Additionally, the proposed sensor presented a high sensitivity over the concentration range (1x10-6-1x10-2molL-1) of a detection limit 3.93×10-7molL-1 with the Nernstian cationic slope of 58.18±0.76mVdecade-1 at 25±1°C.

Energy Sustainability of a Cluster of Buildings with the Application of Smart Grids and the Decentralization of Renewable Energy Sources

The optimal design of a building and city, including the balance of their energy performance, must include requirements from a wide range of areas, especially electrical engineering, informatics, technical equipment of buildings, construction and architecture, psychology and many other fields. It is the optimal design, simulation and modelling that are most reflected in the energy requirements of buildings while meeting the requirements of energy sustainability. The impact of buildings and cities on the environment is crucial and unmistakable. It should be emphasized that an inappropriately (architecturally or technologically) designed building with state-of-the-art control technology will still have worse properties than an optimally designed building without a control system. This inspired us to design a building energy model (BEM) with the implementation of a Smart Grid in a decentralized sustainable energy system, which is a microgrid from renewable energy sources (RES). This inspired us to conduct an analysis of simulation models (simultaneous simulations) to show the possibility of their application in the process of fully satisfying energy needs in a given urban region. The main goal is to design an original methodology for the design of smart “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings” (NZEB) and subsequent energy sustainability solutions. This led us to use Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER), PV*SOL (2D solar software design tool for the photovoltaic system performance), Monte Carlo and DesignBuilder. The EMB was designed based on the Six Sigma design quality management methodology. In the process of integrating Smart Grids with energy efficiency solutions for buildings, an original optimization basis was designed for smart buildings and smart urban areas. The proposed EMB was verified in an experiment.

Retracted: Quality management in higher education: Developing the methodology on the basis of total quality management

AbstractUnderstanding the needs of end users (customers, stakeholders) and the simultaneous application of new methodologies for the implementation of strategic plans in order to meet the needs of external (employers) and internal consumers (students and teachers) are essential elements of quality management in higher education. This article aimed to investigate the general state of modern quality management in higher education. A survey of consumers of educational services in Ukraine was conducted in order to study the current state of quality management in higher education. Interested parties’ theory and total quality management methodology in quality management of higher education served as the basis for the research methodology. The requirements of the administration and departments of higher educational institutions, students and employers in Ukraine to the quality of education were studied. Requirements for meeting the needs of consumers of educational services have been developed. During the study, the principle of ‘student‐centred learning’ and the protection of key interests of students were implemented. It was found that the quality of higher education in Ukraine is characterised by a significant level of dissatisfaction. An empirical assessment of the gap between expectations and actual experience of obtaining higher education was carried out and the discrepancy between education in Ukraine and the requirements of stakeholders was proved.

Управление качеством педагогического образования на основе диагностики профессиональных дефицитов учителя: теоретико-методический аспект

The paper presents the methodology of education quality management based on the identication of teachers’ professional deficits. The methodology for evaluating the formation of subject and methodological competencies is described. Assessment materials are developed in accordance with the requirements of the professional standard of the teacher and the Federal state educational standards of basic general and secondary general education. It is supposed to implement an automated identification of professional deficits within teaching staff. The article presents empirical data on the results of the approbation of this technique. 624 teachers from rural and urban educational organizations of the Republic of Bashkortostan and 90 students of pedagogical specialties of the university participated in the testing. The analysis of the approbation results of the methodology and assessment materials showed that the developed methodology is applicable to identify professional deficits of teachers and students of teacher-training institutions for further construction of individual educational trajectories of the approbation participants.

Управление качеством педагогического образования на основе диагностики профессиональных дефицитов учителя: теоретико-методический аспект

The paper presents the methodology of education quality management based on the identification of teachers’ professional deficits. The methodology for evaluating the formation of the subject and methodological competencies is described. Assessment materials are developed in accordance with the requirements of the professional standard of the teacher and the Federal state educational standards of basic, primary and secondary education. It is supposed to implement an automated identification of professional deficits within teaching staff. The article presents empirical data on the results of the approbation of this technique. 624 teachers from rural and urban educational organizations of the Republic of Bashkortostan and 90 students of pedagogical specialties of the university participated in the testing. The analysis of the approbation results of the methodology and assessment materials showed that the developed methodology is applicable to identify professional deficits of teachers and students of teacher-training institutions for further construction of individual educational trajectories of the approbation participants.