Set Of Criteria Research Articles

The streaming industry and the platform economy: An analysis

As television is embracing a new set of internet-related technologies, the medium is transitioning from broadcasting to streaming. With it, a new mode of distribution has emerged: the streaming platform. This research makes a three-pronged effort to assess their impact on the TV industry: it analyses the way platforms monetize content; it distinguishes types of streaming platforms based on a set of criteria that includes supply-chain arrangements and the way they structure commercial transactions among different sets of participants, and it considers the ownership of streaming services. This article contributes to media and communication studies by combining the platform literature with global value chain (GVC) theory in order to foster our understanding of streaming platforms. It contextualizes streaming platforms in the history of television and analyses how they are transforming the medium.

Decarbonization in the Automotive Sector: A Holistic Status Quo Analysis of Original Equipment Manufacturer Strategies and Carbon Management Activities

The automotive sector is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions and, as such, to climate change. However, there is currently no publicly available sector-wide insight into the extent to which Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive sector have implemented decarbonization strategies and carbon management activities. This paper addresses this issue by collecting and analyzing the implementation status of all OEMs with annual sales of more than 500,000 light-duty vehicles. For this purpose, a structured set of criteria is developed that allows conclusions to be drawn for several areas of corporate carbon management. The analysis shows a sector-wide implementation of decarbonization strategies and carbon management activities. However, significant regional differences in external communication, data transparency and methodological inconsistencies emerge. This study provides both academics and practitioners in the automotive industry with valuable insights into current reporting practices, target setting and communicated mitigation actions. On this basis, scientists can project possible greenhouse gas (GHG) emission pathways, align their research with the focus of practitioners to provide them with science-based data, and work on the methodological inconsistencies. Furthermore, the developed criteria provide a useful toolbox for the holistic analysis of other industries.

Russian Eligibility Criteria for Prescribing Menopausal Hormone Therapy to Patients With Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. Consensus Document of RSC, RSOG, RAE, EUAT, RAP

Menopausal symptoms can impair the life of women at the peak of their career and family life. At the present time, the most effective treatment for these manifestations is menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The presence of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in itself does not exclude the possibility of prescribing MHT to relieve menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life. However, often an obstacle to the use of this type of hormone therapy is the fear of physicians to do more harm to patients than good. Caution is especially important when it comes to women with concurrent diseases. Moreover, it should be recognized that there is a shortage of high-quality research on the safety of MHT for underlying chronic non-infectious diseases and common comorbidities. The presented consensus analyzed all currently available data from clinical trials of various designs and created a set of criteria for the appropriateness of prescribing MHT to women with concomitant cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Based on the presented document, physicians of various specialties who advise menopausal women will receive an accessible algorithm that will allow them to avoid potentially dangerous situations and reasonably prescribe MHT in real-life practice.

Evaluating compliance for organizational information security and business continuity: three strata of ventriloqual agency

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to study how compliance evaluation becomes performed in practice. Compliance evaluation is a common practice among organizations that need to evaluate their posture against a set of criteria (e.g. a standard, legislative framework and “best practices”). The results of these evaluations have significant importance for organizations, especially in the context of information security and continuity. The author argues that how these evaluations become performed is not merely a “social” activity but shaped by the materiality of the evaluation criteriaDesign/methodology/approachThe authors adopt a sociomaterial practice-based view to study the compliance evaluation through in situ participant observations from compliance evaluation workshops to evaluate organizational compliance against a information security and business continuity criteria. The empirical material was analyzed to construct vignettes that serve to illustrate the practice of compliance evaluation.FindingsThe research analysis shows how the information security and business continuity criteria themselves partake in the compliance evaluations by operating through (ventriloqually) the evaluators on three strata: the material, the textual and the structural. The author also provides a conceptualization of a hybrid agency.Originality/valueThis research contributes to lack of studies on the organizational-level compliance. Further, the research is an original contribution to information security and business continuity management by focusing on the practices of compliance evaluation. Further, the research has theoretical novelty by adopting the ventriloqual agency as a hybrid agency to study the sociomateriality of a phenomenon.

The influence of assistive technology and home modifications on falls in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review protocol

BackgroundFall-related injuries can reduce older adults’ independence and result in economic burdens. The assistive technologies and home modifications explored in this review are suggested to reduce the risk of falls of community-dwelling older people. However, the location of the in-home assistive technology being used, and the in-home modification likely interact and influence fall reduction and injury prevention of community-dwelling older adults. This interactive effect is poorly understood. A better understanding of the impact of assistive technologies and modifications in the homes of older adults is needed to support the appropriate application of these devices.ObjectiveThe objective of this systematic review is to detail the contribution of assistive technology and home modification on falls, fall frequency, fall severity, and fall location within the homes of community-dwelling older adults.MethodsWe will source articles from 3 databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection) and will assess them using a set of pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Reporting will be in accordance with PRISMA 2020. Two independent reviewers will screen each study at the title and abstract and full-text level. We are managing citations within the Covidence software. Data extraction and analysis will be reported in a systematic review.DiscussionThe outcome variables of interest are fall frequency, fall location, injury, mortality, and hospitalization. These variables of interest all relate to falls, their severity, and their locations in the home. We are seeking a better understanding of how these outcomes vary with the use of different assistive technologies and home modifications as reported in the literature. This will help us understand where falls occur which may inform how different assistive technologies can be used by community-dwelling older adults to prevent falls and adverse outcomes in different areas of their homes. Our review will provide a basis for more intentional prescription of ambulatory assistive technologies and evidence-based recommendations of home modifications. It may also inform adaptations to existing technologies to foster safer mobility in the homes of community-dwelling older adults.Systematic review registrationThis protocol has been submitted for registration in PROSPERO CRD42022370172 on October 24, 2022.

Jahn-Teller distortion in bis(terpyridine)nickel(III) – Elongation or compression?

DFT methods were used to evaluate the type of Jahn-Teller distortion in the low spin d7 bis(terpyridine)nickel(III) doublet. The strain of the tridentate terpyridine ligand in bis(terpyridine)nickel(III) leads to longer Ni(III)-N terminal bond lengths than the Ni(III)-N central bonds. In addition, in all DFT optimized bis(terpyridine)nickel(III) molecules, the one set of Ni(III)-N terminal bonds are longer than the other set of Ni(III)-N terminal bonds. Three pairs of Ni(III)-N bonds are present in bis(terpyridine)nickel(III), namely 2 longer Ni(III)-Nterminal1 terminal bonds, 2 medium length Ni(III)-Nterminal2 terminal bonds and 2 shorter Ni(III)-Ncentral central bonds, similar to orthorhombic Jahn-Teller distortion in octahedral complexes. Evaluation of bond length differences, contraction of bonds, spin density plots and the character of the singly occupied molecular orbital (SOMO) and singly unoccupied molecular orbital (SUMO), led to a set of criteria to consider in evaluating the type of Jahn-Teller distortion in the low spin d7 bis(terpyridine)nickel(III) doublet. Jahn-Teller distortion can lead to elongation (z-out) or compression (z-in) of a pair of opposite Ni-N bonds. One key criteria found, is, if the difference in bond length between Ni(III)-Nterminal1 and Ni(III)-Nterminal2 is smaller than the difference in bond length of Ni(III)-Nterminal2 and Ni(III)-Ncentral, then it is a Jahn-Teller compression geometry (and vice versa for a Jahn-Teller elongation geometry).

Key Factors for University Business Incubator Implementation (UBI): Literature Review

Business and entrepreneurship are risky activities, especially for new business people. One of the ideal business incubators is the one created by the campus, which is referred to as the University Business Incubator (UBI). However, it is not easy to ensure that UBI successfully carries out its vision and mission, for that it is necessary to study the Key Success Factors (KPIs) of UBI's success. From the criteria set, 15 articles become the unit of analysis of this literature review research. The results of the review found 7 conclusions. First, there are 3 aspects in making UBI, namely organization, service, and measuring the success of UBI and tenants. Second, important organizational aspects are UBI management, capital support, technology, facilities, ideas, networks, strategies, as well as communication or promotion. Third, the aspect of services to be provided depends on the location of the country and the business character of the tenant. Fourth, the recommended physical services are office space and production space. Non-physical services recommended are training/ consulting/ assistance, capital support, technology, facilities and ideas, networks, strategies, and communication or promotion of tenant products. Fifth, the recommended training areas are business technical, marketing, finance and banking, export-import, law, human resources and product development. Sixth, the role of the academic community can be as experts, sources of business networks, and other support personnel. Seventh, UBI success measurement can be done using financial performance and can be combined with operational performance.

Assessing Mediterranean agroforestry systems: Agro-economic impacts of olive wild asparagus in central Italy

The intensification of Mediterranean farming systems has adversely affected the environment. As a result, climate change, soil and land degradation, and biodiversity loss have been exacerbated. A potential solution for addressing these challenges and enhancing farm sustainability is diversification, such as implementing agroforestry systems. Specific indicators are commonly used to evaluate the potential of diversification practices. However, agreement on a common set of assessment indicators is rarely reached. Moreover, the different biophysical and socio-economic conditions between regions make it difficult to adopt practices based on standardized assessments. This study aims at developing a practical methodology to assess the sustainability of Mediterranean agroforestry systems, using a three-dimensional evaluation concept for agro-environmental, economic and social performances. The steps in this study were, (i) define a set of relevant indicators and selection criteria, (ii) validate and select indicators through a participatory approach and (iii) apply the indicators to assess the performance of olive-wild asparagus agroforestry systems in central Italy. Expert opinions and stakeholders’ participation were found to play an important role in identifying relevant indicators for assessing farming systems. The results showed that intercropping wild asparagus within olive orchards provides agro-environmental benefits and economic profitability, but also causes a higher workload. With a land equivalent ratio above one, the agroforestry system is more productive and results in a 50% higher income than olive sole cropping. With similar management practices, both systems had a comparable energy use efficiency and pesticide load index value. However, the annual workload, during the full production phase, increases by 75% in the agroforestry system mainly due to manual labor required for asparagus harvest. Furthermore, the agroforestry system had better economic resilience (positive net present value) in the face of drops in crop prices and rising production costs by up to 15%, whereas olive sole cropping generated negative net present value if costs increased by 10% or prices fell by 5%.

Opiate Use Disorder and Exercise: A Systematic Review

Background: The opiate epidemic continues to cause hardship to American communities, including in all counties in Ohio, and resulted in 100 000 drug overdoses in 2021. Medications such as buprenorphine have helped people affected by opiate use disorder (OUD) to continue through recovery, although medication assisted therapy (MAT) has shown limited retention rates, calling for complimentary interventions to be implemented. Exercise has potential to reduce cardiovascular risk, lower obesity, and improve mental health. The aim of this study is to systematically review the literature on OUD and exercise as an adjunct to MAT. The authors hypothesize that there is a gap in the knowledge as to whether this modality has been thoroughly researched to aid in OUD recovery.Methods: A database literature search of PubMed, CINHAL, and PsychInfo returned a total of 458 abstracts. Four sets of exclusion criteria were implemented resulting in a total of 26 articles. After further review, 8 more articles were excluded by the authors.Results: Eighteen articles including participants with OUD were systematically reviewed. Only 1 article solely fo-cused on participants with OUD and exercise as an adjunct to treatment.Conclusion: Exercise as an adjunct to treatment for OUD is an area of addiction treatment that warrants further investigation. Incorporating exercise into a recovery program for people with substance use disorders (SUD) specifically has been touted as a promising modality, however, limitations in OUD only studies and lack of control groups make it difficult to draw a conclusion to support our hypothesis.

Clinical Significance of the Proposed Pathologic Criteria for Invasion by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer in Resected Nonmucinous Lung Adenocarcinoma

IntroductionAccurate diagnostic criteria for tumor invasion are essential for precise pathologic tumor (pT) staging. Recently, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Pathology Committee suggested a new set of criteria for assessing tumor invasion, but the clinical usefulness of the proposed criteria has not been evaluated. MethodsThe study included 1295 patients with resected part-solid lung adenocarcinoma from January 2017 to December 2019 at the Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. The revised pT stage was determined by the extent of the newly measured invasive component using the IASLC criteria. The primary outcome was to compare the performance of the revised pT stage with the original pT stage in predicting recurrence-free survival and proof of invasion status (i.e., recurrence or lymph node metastasis). The secondary outcome was the correlation with radiologic surrogates of tumor invasiveness (consolidation-to-tumor ratio and maximum standardized uptake value) and pathologic risk factors. ResultsThe re-evaluation resulted in a 22% downstaging and 2.5% upstaging of pT, which improved the correlation with radiologic (consolidation-to-tumor ratio and maximum standardized uptake value) and pathologic risk factors. The revised pT staging allowed for more accurate discrimination of recurrence-free survival than the original pT staging (c-index = 0.794 versus 0.717). Moreover, the revised pT staging significantly improved the prediction of recurrence or lymph node metastasis (area under the curve = 0.818 versus 0.741, p < 0.001). ConclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first study evaluating the clinical significance of the IASLC-proposed criteria for invasion. The proposed IASLC criteria offered better alignment with clinicopathologic risk factors and improved prognostication. Further studies are warranted to assess the impact of the IASLC criteria on treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

Comparing Cairo Bishop and Howard Criteria for Identifying Clinically Meaningful Tumor Lysis Syndrome Among Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Treated with Venetoclax and Hypomethylating Agents: A Single Center Experience

Introduction Venetoclax (ven) in combination with hypomethylating agents (HMA) is the standard of care for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients (pts) who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy. The most serious complication of ven is tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The phase 1b trial of ven and HMA in AML pts included strict prophylactic measures to prevent TLS. Reported rates of TLS in real world cohorts vary widely and prophylactic measures are not standardized. Methods Here we describe TLS prophylaxis (ppx) and incidence in a cohort of 100 consecutive pts age ≥18 years at the University of Pennsylvania who received inpatient or outpatient ven and HMA for up front treatment of AML between 1/2017-8/2022. TLS ppx was at the discretion of the treating team. TLS was retrospectively defined by Cairo Bishop and Howard Criteria (table 1). Howard TLS (H-TLS) criteria differs from Cairo Bishop TLS (CB-TLS) in that it requires two lab abnormalities be present in the same 24-hour period, uses calcium corrected for albumin and does not include ≥25% changes from baseline lab values. Results 92 pts had a white blood cell count (WBC) &amp;lt;25,000 cells/μL on the first day of treatment (table 1). 34 pts developed laboratory (lab) CB-TLS; 8 of these pts met criteria for clinical CB-TLS due to acute kidney injury (AKI). 13 pts developed CB-TLS prior to starting ven. While the original phase 1b trial mandated frequent lab monitoring as well as starting allopurinol ≥72 hours prior to ven and suggested a target of 2L of intravenous (IV) fluid per day starting the night prior to ven, TLS ppx was variable in our pts. 56 pts received allopurinol ≥72 hours prior to starting ven, 21 received ≥2L of IV fluid per day starting at least the day prior to ven, and 56 had TLS labs measured every 8-12 hours during the first 3 days following ven initiation. CB-TLS was associated with a higher ECOG score and baseline lactate dehydrogenase as well as FLT3 and NPM1 mutations. The CB-TLS group had a higher mean WBC count but there was no difference in the proportion of pts with WBC counts ≥25,000 cells/μL. There was a trend towards increased CB-TLS in pts with WBC counts ≥15,000 cells/μL; this reached statistical significance when comparing the percent of pts with non-spontaneous CB-TLS with WBC count ≥15,000 cells/μL to the rest of the cohort (33% vs 13%, p=0.034). To characterize TLS severity, we categorized the pts with CB-TLS into three groups: insignificant TLS, significant TLS, and those whose lab abnormalities were explained by a different pathology. We defined significant TLS as pts who required hospitalization (if started treatment outpatient) or ICU transfer, received rasburicase, developed AKI, or had treatment held due to TLS. 17 pts had insignificant TLS, 14 had significant TLS, and 3 were ultimately felt not to have TLS (table 2). We also compared pts who developed CB-TLS with those who met criteria for H-TLS. Of the 34 pts who met lab CB-TLS criteria, only 6 also met Howard criteria. All 6 of these pts had significant TLS. Of the 8 pts with significant TLS who only met Cairo Bishop criteria, 6 developed spontaneous TLS &amp;gt;3 days prior to starting treatment with ven that would have met H-TLS criteria at onset. Their lab abnormalities were not as severe by ≤3 days prior to ven start when the formal time frame for defining TLS begins. Discussion Other studies have shown lab TLS rates of 0-40% in AML pts receiving ven with HMA, with the majority reporting rates &amp;lt;10%. Our data show a higher rate of lab CB-TLS than other published cohorts. However, our data also show that most pts do not develop significant TLS despite less aggressive ppx than was used in the original ven trial and suggest that less aggressive ppx is appropriate for most pts. There was a high rate of spontaneous TLS in our cohort. Debate exists over the most appropriate WBC threshold for ven initiation; our data suggest an association of WBC count &amp;lt;15,000 cells/μL with lower TLS risk. Of the pts who developed significant TLS, a majority had spontaneous TLS; only 5 pts had significant TLS occur after starting ven. We also found that the Howard criteria for TLS better identify pts who will have adverse outcomes from TLS and may be a more clinically meaningful set of criteria to use in future studies.

A novel fuzzy SECA model based on fuzzy standard deviation and correlation coefficients for resilient-sustainable supplier selection

Selecting the best out of a pool of potential suppliers is one of the most significant challenges in supply chain management. Although numerous works have studied supplier selection (SS) as a function of individual criterion (e.g., sustainability or resiliency), few studies have explored it as an all-in-one. To address this gap, this study proposes a novel fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework for a real-world color and glaze case study. First, resilient-sustainable criteria are identified for evaluating the performance of the suppliers. Expert opinions and literature review are then utilized to establish a set of criteria in two different categories: sustainability and resiliency. This two-pronged approach ensured that important criteria are considered in the evaluation process. Next, a new fuzzy simultaneous evaluation of criteria and alternatives (FSECA) model is developed to highlight the most crucial criteria and the best supplier. The proposed model utilizes a predetermined set of criteria reference weights as benchmarks to calculate the final weights that closely align with these reference points. Moreover, the consideration of fuzzy standard deviation and correlation coefficients of fuzzy numbers are incorporated to take into account the inherent variability and uncertainty in the data, resulting in a more accurate and robust analysis of the data. To validate the proposed method, the findings are compared to the state-of-the-art fuzzy approaches for SECA method, and other MCDM techniques such as fuzzy weighted aggregated sum product assessment (FWASPAS), fuzzy technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (FTOPSIS), fuzzy Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of Ratio Analysis (FMOORA), fuzzy simple additive weighting (FSAW), and fuzzy complex proportional assessment (FCOPRAS). Moreover, by applying the geometrical analysis for interactive aid (GAIA), a visualization approach, the results demonstrate that the performance of the proposed framework is satisfactory and highlight the most crucial criteria, such as the supplier responsiveness in resiliency and delivery in economic impact of sustainability categories. Since choosing supplier is a strategic decision, the proposed work can help managers to choose the right suppliers.

Vertical cementing displacement flows of shear-thinning fluids

We present a comprehensive study on the displacement flows of shear-thinning (power-law) fluids in a vertical eccentric annulus, employing both experimental and computational methods. This is a sequel to our previous studies [R. Zhang and I. Frigaard, J. Fluid Mech. 947, A32 (2022); R. Zhang and I. Frigaard, J. Fluid Mech. 972, A38 (2023)], which primarily discussed about the dispersive effects for the displacement flow of two Newtonian fluids. The same set of criteria has been applied to determine a steady/unsteady and dispersive/non-dispersive front. The overall classification map broadly aligns with findings from the Newtonian study, while also offering additional information due to the extreme viscosity ratio present. Our observations reveal that the flow behavior is significantly influenced by both the buoyancy force (b) and the viscosity ratio (M). Specifically, higher values of either b or M tend to induce a more steady and non-dispersive regime. Moreover, we have examined intriguing viscosity effects including viscosity dominant flows and viscous driven instabilities. Shear-thinning effects have also been observed and investigated in this study.

An application of the preference selection index decision making method for parameters selection of FDM printing process

3D printing is an innovative technology used for producing functional prototypes and visualizing complex physical designs. Different 3D printing methods have been developed to cope with wide variety of mechanical components and materials. These techniques also speed up the mass manufacturing of complex components by quickly producing working prototypes. The performance of the 3D printing process can be assessed by the achieved outputs such as the mechanical qualities of the produced porotype, printing mass, and printing duration. Like any manufacturing process, how a process performs basically depends on the preference of the decision maker; whether all outputs are important or only a set of these outputs. Determining the desired performance is attained by the proper adjustment of process parameters. Selecting the optimal set of printing parameters, canE therefore, be thought of as multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem since conflicting performance metrics are involved in the decision process. Substantial work has been made primarily on choosing printing machines and studying the effects of printing parameters, but with little focus on deciding parameters settings suitable for achieving the desired printing performance. For this purpose, a preference selection index (PSI)-MCDM model is proposed in this paper. The model is demonstrated using a ZORTRAX- M300 plus plastic 3D-printer as a case study. Multiple scenarios with different sets of decision criteria are presented to reflect users’ predilections. The outcomes show the model's capability to rank parameter combinations in a methodical manner.

Multisensor Agile Adaptive Sampling (MAAS): A Methodology to Collect Radar Observations of Convective Cell Life Cycle

Abstract Multisensor Agile Adaptive Sampling (MAAS), a smart sensing framework, was adapted to increase the likelihood of observing the vertical structure (with little to no gaps), spatial variability (at subkilometer scale), and temporal evolution (at ∼2-min resolution) of convective cells. This adaptation of MAAS guided two mechanically scanning C-band radars (CSAPR2 and CHIVO) by automatically analyzing the latest NEXRAD data to identify, characterize, track, and nowcast the location of all convective cells forming in the Houston domain. MAAS used either a list of predetermined rules or real-time user input to select a convective cell to be tracked and sampled by the C-band radars. The CSAPR2 tracking radar was first tasked to collect three sector plan position indicator (PPI) scans toward the selected cell. Edge computer processing of the PPI scans was used to identify additional targets within the selected cell. In less than 2 min, both the CSAPR2 and CHIVO radars were able to collect bundles of three to six range–height indicator (RHI) scans toward different targets of interest within the selected cell. Bundles were successively collected along the path of cell advection for as long as the cell met a predetermined set of criteria. Between 1 June and 30 September 2022 over 315 000 vertical cross-section observations were collected by the C-band radars through ∼1300 unique isolated convective cells, most of which were observed for over 15 min of their life cycle. To the best of our knowledge, this dataset, collected primarily through automatic means, constitutes the largest dataset of its kind.

A decision tree approach based on BOCR for minimizing criteria in requirements prioritization

&lt;span&gt;The requirements selection in the development of a software mostly requires a set of criteria. Determining the criteria used is often confusing because of the many criteria that must match with the characteristics of the project. This study introduces how to classify criteria based on benefits, opportunities, costs, risks (BOCR) to make the requirements prioritization process scalable. Project context characteristics and stakeholder perspectives are essential points discussed in this study because they are crucial in the requirements prioritization process. The criteria obtained from the literature review were followed by a survey to determine the importance of the criteria and their grouping in the BOCR using the decision tree method. There are 38 criteria and are grouped into four categories. There are two very significant criteria with a high level of importance, namely business value and stakeholder satisfaction. A decision tree based on BOCR can be used to classify the criteria for requirements prioritization. This research contributes to assisting software developers in finding and determining the criteria operated during the prioritization of requirements. Additionally, it is important to consider the project context and the collaboration the client and developer when prioritizing requirements.&lt;/span&gt;

Panorama of approaches to reuse concrete pieces: identification and critical comparison

Practices that reuse concrete pieces in new building or infrastructure projects are currently diversifying as concrete reuse gains more and more relevance for sustainability. The present research provides a yet missing identification of the main approaches to these practices and introduces a new set of criteria to compare them. Five types of sourced concrete pieces are identified, three resulting from careful deconstruction and two from demolition. The study shows that approaches allowing the best re-utilization rate of the structural capacities of the concrete pieces are less compatible with current demolition practices, in contrast to approaches reusing debris. The reuse of wall and slab panels, beams, and columns is a promising approach as it implies a low to medium level of constraints on the new design while recovering the capabilities of discarded reinforced concrete equivalently. A few dozen built precedents have already applied this approach to precast components, but applications reusing cast-in-place concrete are lacking, despite considerable CO2 emissions reduction.

Developing a Qualitative Urban Green Spaces Index Applied to a Mediterranean City

As a primary goal, urban green spaces (UGSs) have been linked to several aspects of inhabitants’ wellbeing. Quality could be a way to intervene in the UGS–human health interaction. For that purpose, we developed an urban green space quality index (UGS QIndex) applied to a Mediterranean region, Sousse City. This index was based on a set of criteria, indicators, and elements chosen after bibliographical research related to UGS quality assessment tools and their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. Then, we evaluated the quality of the Sousse Ramparts Gardens using the UGS QIndex. In fact, this index includes 41 elements grouped into 23 indicators covering seven thematic criteria: environmental regulating capacity, functional amenities, aesthetic amenities, landscape features, integration in its surroundings, development policy objectives, and space issues. According to the UGS QIndex, Bab El Gharbi garden exceeds Bab El Finga garden in terms of its scenery, aesthetics, and functionality. This index could be used by city planners to improve their UGS’s capacity to satisfy the inhabitants’ requirements. Otherwise, it needs to be enhanced and tailored to various types of UGSs and then applied to other Mediterranean cities, as well as cities suffering from UGS degradation.

FACTORS OF QUALITY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF BUSINESS PROCESSES OF SERVICE ENTERPRISES

Competitiveness is the key to the company's success in the market environment. Therefore, among many tasks of enterprise management, an important place should be reserved to the analysis of the factors that determine its competitiveness. Methodologically this corresponds to the concept of Total Quality Management, which is the basis of quality management in various spheres of economic activity. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to justify the feasibility of using the TQM concept in management of the business processes of a service enterprise. Based on the semantic analysis of the definitions of “service” and “business process”, the influence of quality factors on the perception of the value of services by customers of service enterprises is determined. Taking into account the specifics of the service sector, authors suggest that an important aspect in assessing the value of a service for the client should be the differentiation between: a) the content (purpose of the service to meet certain needs and b) the quality of actions of the service provider. It is emphasized that the consumer value of services largely depends on the way the performer acts in the process of serving the client, and this is what determines the quality of service, which is perceived and evaluated by the client subjectively and cannot be characterized by quantitative parameters. At the same time, in many cases, it can be brought to certain standards described by a set of criteria that correspond to different levels of quality. This simplifies the management of business processes in the service sector by separating their standardized and individualized parts and makes it possible to develop programs for improving the organization of processes and personnel skills. In the context of the tasks of designing competitive BPs in the service sector and implementing the strategic goals of the service enterprise, the principles of TQM were specified and the «quality loop» for the hotel business was designed.

The Significance of System Suitability in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Analysis: Ensuring Accurate and Reliable Results

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) has emerged as a fundamental technique in modern analytical chemistry, serving as a powerful tool for the separation, identification, and quantification of [1] diverse compounds. One critical aspect that ensures the validity and credibility of HPLC results is the concept of system suitability. This abstract highlights the importance of system suitability in HPLC analysis, emphasizing its role in ensuring accurate and reliable results. System suitability is a set of pre-defined criteria that evaluate the performance of the HPLCsystem, encompassing factors such as resolution, peak symmetry, tailing factor, retention time, and peak area reproducibility. Adhering to these criteria is essential for consistent and precise analyses, as they confirm that the instrument is operating optimally and capable of generating dependable data