Field Of Services Research Articles

AI and Machine Learning Integration in Oracle Field Service

AI and Machine Learning Integration in Oracle Field Service

An example of a field service plan for oceanographic submerged moorings

Oceanographic mooring missions are critical for advancing our understanding of the world’s oceans and their role in the broader Earth system. These missions rely on the deployment and maintenance of complex observing systems, comprising subsurface, profiling, and surface moorings, which are designed to collect valuable data from the ocean interior. The success of these missions depends on meticulous planning and strategic execution, which are facilitated by the use of Field Service Plans (FSPs). FSPs are comprehensive and adaptable planning tools that integrate safety measures, contingency plans, and timelines to ensure the successful and safe recovery, maintenance, and deployment of mooring systems. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive guide to drafting, implementing, and adapting FSPs tailored to the unique challenges posed by oceanographic mooring missions. We highlight the critical role of FSPs in optimizing safety, data quality, and mission success, while also underscoring the need for flexibility and adaptation. Our aim is to provide practical guidance and a template for researchers, expedition leaders, and institutions engaged in oceanographic research.

Development of an innovative clinical pharmacy service in a urology surgical unit: a new initiative from Qatar.

To provide an insight into the role of a clinical pharmacy initiative in a surgical urology unit through evaluating the nature, significance, associated medications, and acceptance rate of pharmacist interventions. A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), Doha, Qatar. Data related to clinical pharmacist interventions and associated rationale were classified according to the nature of the intervention using an adapted classification system. The assessment of the severity followed the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Risk Matrix. Linear regression, Kruskal-Wallis, and post-hoc analyses were performed to determine the association between patient-related and medication-related characteristics on pharmacist interventions. A total of 3284 interventions (on 1486 patients) were analysed. Most patients (n = 1105; 74.4%) had 1-2 interventions. Age and gender showed a positive linear correlation with the number of interventions per patient (p < 0.01). Majority of interventions were related to pharmacological strategy (n = 1858; 56.6%) and quantity of drug (n = 821; 25%). Additional drug therapy (n = 748; 22.78%) was the most common subcategory followed by optimum dose/frequency (n = 691; 21.04%) and discontinuation of medications (n = 352, 10.72%). Anti-infectives were the most identified drug category (n = 798, 55.1%). Most interventions (59.4%) were of moderate significance; patients with moderate interventions were found to be older compared to patients with minor interventions (p = 0.032). Prescribers' acceptance rate was high (>90%), with a notable increase of 6.6% from 2021 to 2023. This study showed that the clinical pharmacy service in the urology surgical field was a fruitful initiative. The clinical pharmacist's role has expanded to include not only therapeutic optimisation while ensuring medication safety across the continuum of perioperative care but also the identification and management of untreated health problems. The dynamic and complexity of the urology patient population challenge clinical pharmacists; however, the practice concepts remain the same as in any other clinical setting.

О КРИТЕРИЯХ ВЫБОРА КАДРОВОГО КОНСАЛТИНГОВОГО АГЕНТСТВА. ПРОГРАММА АНАЛИЗА САЙТА

The article presents a program for analyzing the website of a personnel consulting agency. Consulting services in various fields are in demand on the market, especially in the HR field, the organization and work of which largely determines the success of the business as a whole. When an organization needs to invite a consultant, the question of finding a qualified specialist always arises. In addition to directly interviewing colleagues in the profession, there is a need to use some objective search options. In modern realities, the company’s website is the “facade” of any organization, reflecting all its achievements and shortcomings, “pros” and “cons” in its work, indirectly indicating attention to clients and awareness of their interests, which is useful to keep in mind even before you contact one or another agency for a specific service. We offer one of these tools, the measuring parameters of which may vary (the number and set of evaluation criteria themselves, as well as the measuring scale), but the principle of use itself remains constant. With the help of the program we offer, company managers and owners can independently search for and independently evaluate personnel consulting agencies based on an analysis of their website.

Pollen foraging preferences in honey bees and the nutrient profiles of the pollen

Honey bees are important insect pollinators that provide critical pollination services to fruit and nut crops in the US. They face challenges likely due to pressures associated with agricultural intensification related habitat loss. To better understand this, pollen preferences of foraging bees and the nutritional profile of pollen brought into hives by foraging bees in crop fields and nut orchards can provide valuable information. We trained bees to forage on bee-collected pollen from hives placed for pollination services in almond orchards, sunflower fields, or mixed species from inter-row plantings. Using bees trained to a certain kind of hive pollen, we applied a binary scoring system, to test preferences of these preconditioned foragers. We also performed metabolomic analyses of the hive pollen used for training and testing to elucidate their nutritional content. Irrespective of preconditioning, bees collected all the available choice pollen types, predominantly choosing hive-collected mixed species pollen (MSP), followed by almond orchard pollen. The hive-collected MSP was chemically diverse, richest in cholesterol, vitamins, and phytochemicals quercetin, kaempferol, coumarin, and quinine, but was not consistently high for essential amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Although diversity in chemical profiles may not directly relate to plant species diversity, our results suggest that foragers collect a variety of pollen types when available reiterating the importance of diverse floral resources.

Evaluation of Erosion Rates as Indicators of Ecosystem Services in Bali's Subak Rice Fields: Insights from Tabanan Regency, Indonesia

Evaluation of Erosion Rates as Indicators of Ecosystem Services in Bali's Subak Rice Fields: Insights from Tabanan Regency, Indonesia

Do you want my loyalty? Then understand what drives my trust – a conventional and Islamic banking perspective

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to develop an enhanced understanding of the drivers of trust and loyalty in a conventional and Islamic banking setting.Design/methodology/approachThe study’s sample included South African retail bank customers who had Islamic or conventional products and who were 18 years or older. A field services company collected data from respondents through the distribution of self-administered questionnaires and a total of 949 questionnaires were deemed suitable for data analysis. SmartPLS 3.2.7 and Hayes Process Macro for SPSS tested the study’s hypotheses.FindingsComparing conventional banking customers with Islamic banking customers, the path from trust to customer loyalty was statistically significantly different across customer type, while the paths between trust and customer orientation, information sharing, and service fairness were not statistically significantly different across customer type. A closer examination of the path coefficients reveals that the relationship between trust and loyalty is stronger for conventional banking customers than for Islamic banking customers.Practical implicationsThe findings of the study guide both conventional and Islamic banks in South Africa on how banks should redesign their purpose as the providers of financial resources to their customer segments. It highlights the need for these banks to secure a more focused approach on how to deliver financial resources and consulting services to customers in a trusting, engaging and reliable manner.Originality/valueThe study provides insight into Islamic and retail bank customers’ perceptions of the drivers of trust and loyalty and how these constructs’ interrelationships differ between Islamic and conventional banking customers.

The Influence of Sharia Accounting Knowledge and Family Environment on Interest in A Career in Sharia Financial Institutions

The interaction between family environment and sharia accounting knowledge can have a big impact on the larger socioeconomic environment. Increased awareness and education about the principles and benefits of Sharia banking have led to greater acceptance and adoption among Indonesians. This research aims to examine the effect of sharia accounting knowledge and family environment regarding interest in a career in sharia financial institutions. The method used a quantitative method using primary data using retrieval techniques samples using the Slovin method. obtained from a total of 66 respondents from the Sharia programme in Accounting Department at Pamulang University. The analysis in this research uses multiple linear regression analysis. This study reveal that Sharia Accounting Knowledge influences Career Interest in Sharia Financial Institutions. Family environment influences career interest in sharia financial institutions. The findings show that Sharia Accounting Knowledge and Family Environment simultaneously rely on Career Interests in Sharia Financial Institutions. This research line with theory of planned behavior which assumes that background education and knowledge influence action somebody and also proves that knowledge of Sharia economics and environmental of Family influence in a way positive career in the field service of Islamic finance institution The rapid growth of Sharia banking in Indonesia also need government support, increased public awareness, and sharia accounting knowledge are factors combined have positioned Indonesia as a key player in the global Islamic finance industry.

Laboratory-accelerated simulation and calibration method for ultraviolet aging of asphalt binders based on radiation equivalent conversion

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a significant environmental factor that accelerates the aging of asphalt pavements. To address the gap in the equivalence conversion relationship between laboratory simulation parameters and field environmental factors for asphalt pavement aging in the Tibet area of China, this study investigates the relationship between laboratory simulations and field service for asphalt aging. The results indicate that using macroscopic rheological parameters (rutting factor (G*/sin δ), average recovery rate (R), and average non-recoverable creep compliance (Jnr)) and microscopic parameters (sulfoxide index (SI) and glass transition temperature (Tg)) as quantitative indicators can evaluate the equivalent degrees of laboratory and field aging. Furthermore, this study introduces a correction coefficient for laboratory-accelerated simulated aging to improve the accuracy of the equivalent radiation conversion formula. The correction coefficient range for 90# matrix asphalt is 1.36–2.05, while the range for SBS modified asphalt is 0.82–1.64. This study provides a valuable database for establishing the relationship between laboratory simulations and field service for asphalt aging and offers a parameter basis and technical support for designing durable asphalt pavements in areas with intense UV radiation.

Pendampingan Bantuan Sosial Terhadap Warga RT 14 Dusun Kadongdong Desa Kondangjaya Karawang (Studi Pengabdian Masyarakat Mahasiswi STIQ ZAD Cianjur)

This community service aims to help the food needs of the local community through social assistance programs implemented by group 01 KKN students of STIQ ZAD Cianjur which is materially sponsored with BAZNAS RI. This community service uses a field service method. Based on the results of the service, this social assistance program is carried out door to door for people who need assistance in the form of basic necessities. The benefits of this program are personal awakening with a high sense of socialization and increased welfare of the local community.

Peningkatan Kualitas Pembelajaran Mahasiswa Dengan melibatkan Masyarakat Dalam Wisata Pendidikan Pada Kuliah Kerja Nyata di Makassar

This article discusses the experience of educational tourism in the community service program (KKN) in Makassar. The purpose of this service is to improve student learning and also community involvement. This service method is a field service method. Based on the results of the service, educational tourism is a form of travel that combines tourism activities with educational aspects. This journal explores the positive impact of KKN in enhancing student skills as well as its contribution to local community empowerment.

Water Conservation Field Services Program (DOI)

Water Conservation Field Services Program (DOI)

How Does Perceived Calling Influence Sustained Volunteering Intention? The Role of Volunteering Norm and COVID-19 Pandemic Strength

The number of college student volunteers has been increasing and they have provided voluntary services in several fields. However, their willingness to continue volunteering remains unsustainable. Thus, this study, integrating the theory of planned behavior and event system theory, constructed a moderated mediating model to test the underlying mechanism of perceived calling on sustained volunteering intention through volunteering norm, and the moderating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic strength. A three-wave field questionnaire was designed and administered to the same 700 college students. The results showed that perceived calling positively predicted volunteering norm; volunteering norm positively influenced sustained volunteering intention. Volunteering norm mediated the link between perceived calling and sustained volunteering intention. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic strength moderated the direct relationship between perceived calling and volunteering norm and the indirect effect. When COVID-19 pandemic strength was at its peak, the direct and mediating effects were stronger. These findings suggest that cultivating college student volunteers’ perceived calling and norm are important to improve their sustained volunteering intention.

Practitioners for Change

Julie Rud is the community corrections field services area director for Hennepin County (Minneapolis). Only five states have more people on probation than Minnesota, yet Hennepin County is a leader in reforms to supervision, including eliminating fees and cutting the use of drug testing in half since 2017. Below is an edited and condensed version of remarks delivered by Rud as a panelist at the “Drug Testing and Community Supervision: Interrogating Policy, Practice, and Purpose” convening in Columbus, Ohio, in November 2023.

Manajemen Pondok Pesantren Sabrun Jamil dalam Pembinaan Kader Da’i di Bone Bolango

The aim of this research is to find out about the management of the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School in developing da'i cadres. This research uses qualitative research with data obtained from documentation, interviews and observations and literature related to research materials. Data obtained from respondents, informants and documents are then processed through editing processes, data classification and data interpretation. The results of this research are that the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School, Botupingge District, in developing da'i cadres, is in accordance with the management principles: Planning, Organizing, Mobilizing and Supervising. There are two forms of training for da'i cadres at the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School, Botupingge District, namely: First, training in the Islamic boarding school, in the form of short lectures (kultum), yellow book studies, barzanji reading, sholawatan, reciting the Koran and other Islamic studies. Second, coaching da'i cadres to go directly into the community in the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School program called PPM (Community Service Practice) and PPL (Field Service Practice). The obstacles experienced in developing da`i cadres are the qualifications of the ustadz which do not match their field of preaching expertise, and the santri who are still unfamiliar with the knowledge of the Islamic religion. The solution in terms of developing da'i cadres at the Sabrun Jamil Islamic Boarding School is to bring in ustadz who have Islamic knowledge with qualifications in the fields of aqidah, morals, Islamic law and have a passion for preaching. The students are directed by the Ustadz to become da'i cadres who understand the concept of da'wah (amar ma`ruf nahi munkar).

Broker's Role and Responsibility in Commercial Brokering Contracts in Saudi Law

As trade and economic activities expand and spread in this era, the brokerage contract plays an important role in wealth trading and the exchange of goods and services in various trade, industrial, and other fields. A professional acquires the status of a merchant for this work, whether a natural person or a legal entity. The need for brokers and intermediaries continues to increase constantly due to their skills and expertise in bridging views and narrowing the gap between contractors, facilitating the conclusion of transactions. This underscores the impact of the broker's role on commercial and economic life and the necessity to develop laws governing their business, especially given the ambiguity in regulating this topic. From this perspective, the present research examines the broker's role and responsibility by adopting a comparative and analytical descriptive approach. The research is structured into three chapters, aiming to investigate the broker's role and responsibility in performing the functions of the brokerage contract, preserving documents, ensuring implementation, and refraining from prohibited practices. The goal is to draw the most important findings and recommendations, which include recommending the standardization of brokering and real estate brokering procedures, harmonization between the business transaction system project and the real estate brokerage system, recommending the establishment of a private center for trade brokerage with independence and legal person status, and suggesting the addition of some important provisions.

Fintech: A Stepping Stone Towards Financial Inclusion

Digital transformation underscored as the fourth industrial revolution has led to the emergence of various sophisticated technology-enabled financial services in various fields. One such major innovation called Fintech took place in the field of commerce and management as well. Fintech as the term implies is the combination of two terms Finance and Technology which simply means application of technology in the field of finance. Fintech refers to all the digital technologies that have the potential to transform the provision of financial services spurring the development of new or modify the existing business models, applications, processes, and products. Global adoption of FinTech is rapidly increasing due to its disruptive nature and is largely embraced by the various participants in the financial sector who are under served by traditional financial service providers. There exists a gap in the literature and visualization research on impact and future pathway of FinTech innovations in payments and financial services and role of financial regulations. This study aims to enrich the understanding of FinTech innovations in payments and financing and investigate the correlation and significance of regulatory framework in maintaining a fair ecosystem where the under served sections of the economy are included in the main stream economy. For this purpose, data were collected by using a well-designed Personal Interview Schedule and was circulated to 100 respondents under convenient sampling technique. The collected data were then analyzed with the help of statistical tools like Simple Percentage Analysis, Ranking method and Mean Percentage Analysis. The results of this study imply that the under served sections of the economy still remains the same and also provide a holistic insight to innovations in FinTech

Step-rate-test as one of the strategies for managing formation water injection. Design and monitoring

The construction of a produced water management (PWM) system relies on a Step-rate-test strategy that integrates a novel technology for treating the bottomhole formation zone and adjacent fractures resulting from prior hydraulic fracturing. Step-rate-test technology is considered more environmentally friendly than hydraulic fracturing for several reasons. It doesn't require crosslinkers or proppants, and there is no discharge of liquids or other reagents onto the terrain or into water basins. This article discusses technical approaches to solving field service problems in injection wells. One of the strategies for managing produced water injection is Step-rate-test, which is considered the best choice in these operations. This strategy can also be used to solve the problem of disposing of excess fluid or waste after hydraulic fracturing. Advances in modelling, operation, monitoring, and evaluation provide the basis for minimising costs and preserving the environment. The connection between the object of work and the engineering works is established through quality targets and pumping requirements. Field example, such as Tevlinsko-Russkinskoye and Yuzhno-Yagunskoye, and results of data mining of them, demonstrate the significant impact of data differences on site selection. Field data indicates that injectivity decreases in matrix injection structures despite the injection of prepared fluid. It is acceptable to inject the fluid without prior preparation, provided that there is no well pad pump station, pipe end phase divider or similar equipment. The majority of rock structures become fractured during fluid injection, which affects the selection of technical equipment for the process. This article evaluates the propagation of fractures during the injection of prepared and unprepared fluids and their impact on well performance.

Editorial for Human Resources Management and Services (Volume 6, Issue 1)

Volume 6, Issue 1 covers a wide range of fields, mainly discussing issues related to human resource management in enterprises, hotels, schools and organizations; spanning Indonesia, the United States, China, Malaysia and several other countries. By reading these articles, readers can gain a broader understanding of the status and development trends of human resource management and services in various fields and countries in today’s society.

The Value of Safety Training for Business-to-Business Firms

Business-to-business suppliers invest in safety training programs believing that such programs mitigate safety hazards, prevent workplace injuries, and create value for their customers. However, causal evidence of these effects is sparse. Study 1 uses site-level monthly data from a global oil field services company. Exploiting sharp discontinuities in safety training hours due to catastrophic accidents, the authors find that a 10% increase in safety training hours per capita decreases safety hazards per capita by 6.45%–9.57%. Study 2 measures the causal impact of business establishments’ safety training intensity on their workplace injuries: it leverages Local Law 196 requiring workers at construction establishments in New York City to complete at least ten hours of safety training. This legislation reduced injury rates at construction establishments in New York City by .54–.68 percentage points (a 15.56%–18.84% decrease) relative to their counterparts. Study 3, a stated-choice conjoint experiment of business-to-business procurement professionals, documents that the focal supplier's investment in safety training increases the probability of its proposal being selected by those professionals. Collectively, these findings validate the need for suppliers to invest in safety training as a risk-mitigation vehicle that has positive implications for business-to-business buying decisions.