Stages Of Transformation Research Articles

Research on the Relationship Between Enterprise Green Transformation and Financial Performance Under the Background of "Double-Carbon"

Under the background of "double carbon", green development has become an important direction of manufacturing enterprises. Taking Company A as an example, this paper analyzes the strategic measures of each stage of the green transformation of enterprises, in order to study the impact of the green transformation on the financial performance of enterprises. The results show that: (1) the green transformation of enterprises can be divided into traditional development period, green transformation period and green development period, and different in different stages.(2) Enterprises can effectively improve their profitability and operating ability through green transformation, but the financial performance caused by the transformation lags behind; (3) merger and acquisition and innovation are the main ways for enterprises to achieve rapid green growth quickly. Based on the characteristics of the three stages of green transformation, enterprises should timely pay attention to the adaptation of their own development strategy and the macro environment, and actively seek for green transformation.

From Irreconcilable Momentum to Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and Cooperation: On the Different Stages of Relationship Transformation between China and the United States after World War II

After experiencing the brutal and arduous Second World War, China and the United States, who fought alongside their allies during World War II, shifted their relationship from alliance to hostility due to their own interests, and continued to deteriorate after the Korean War in the 1950s, experiencing more than 20 years of complex international confrontation. During this period of more than 20 years, China and the United States continued to confront and conflict due to the Cold War and their own interests. However, in the end, due to their respective interests and considerations of national strategic planning, they shook hands and made peace, eventually moving towards normalization and peaceful establishment of diplomatic relations.

What Is Necessary for Digital Transformation of Large Manufacturing Companies? A Necessary Condition Analysis

Digital transformation is of significant importance to the sustainable development of manufacturing companies and the construction of the digital economy. However, this major change is often hindered by numerous complex antecedents. What are the key factors in the digital transformation of manufacturing companies, and what is their relative importance? Accordingly, this paper identifies the key factors for digital transformation in large manufacturing companies from the “Ability–Motivation–Opportunity” (AMO) perspective. This study uses a necessary condition analysis (NCA) to conduct a necessity causality study on data collected from 67 listed Chinese manufacturing companies between 2016 and 2020. The results show that the digital transformation of large manufacturing companies is influenced by four necessary conditions: managerial myopia, industry concentration (very large effect), dynamic capabilities, and industrial digitalization (large effect). Managerial myopia and industry concentration have a negative necessary impact on digital transformation. The types of conditions and the level of bottlenecks required at different stages of digital transformation vary significantly. This study reveals the necessary causal relationships between organizational abilities, motivation, external opportunities, and digital transformation, providing empirical evidence to promote the digital transformation practices of manufacturing companies.

Unveiling the role of KSHV-infected human mesenchymal stem cells in Kaposi's sarcoma initiation.

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) may derive from Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV)-infected human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) that migrate to sites characterized by inflammation and angiogenesis, promoting the initiation of KS. By analyzing the RNA sequences of KSHV-infected primary hMSCs, we have identified specific cell subpopulations, mechanisms, and conditions involved in the initial stages of KSHV-induced transformation and reprogramming of hMSCs into KS progenitor cells. Under proangiogenic environmental conditions, KSHV can reprogram hMSCs to exhibit gene expression profiles more similar to KS tumors, activating cell cycle progression, cytokine signaling pathways, endothelial differentiation, and upregulating KSHV oncogenes indicating the involvement of KSHV infection in inducing the mesenchymal-to-endothelial (MEndT) transition of hMSCs. This finding underscores the significance of this condition in facilitating KSHV-induced proliferation and reprogramming of hMSCs towards MEndT and closer to KS gene expression profiles, providing further evidence of these cell subpopulations as precursors of KS cells that thrive in a proangiogenic environment.

Energy evolution and strain localization in fractured sandstone under freeze-thaw cycling and uniaxial loading-unloading

In cold regions, combined cyclic freeze-thaw (F-T) and loading-unloading can cause rock slope instability and sliding. The macro-failure of rock masses originates from the expansion of strain localization areas driven by energy. Therefore, a deep understanding of the energy evolution and strain distribution can reveal the instability process. Along these lines, in this work, intact and intermittently jointed sandstones were subjected to a cyclic F-T environment and subsequently carried out uniaxial graded loading-unloading to obtain their mechanical parameters and X-ray computed tomography images. By investigating the energy density, it was found that the input, elastic, dissipated, and damage energies all increased with loading according to a quadratic polynomial function, with the energies obeying a linear allocation law. Meanwhile, F-T changed the energy storage capacity and energy dissipation coefficient of the rock by causing meso-damage. To measure the meso-scale strain localization characteristics, the advanced digital volume correlation technique was also used to obtain three-dimensional strain fields. In terms of local strain, the failure behavior of intact specimens under the application of low and high numbers of F-T cycles was controlled by potential fracture bands and frost-heave cracks, respectively, while fractured specimens were mainly dependent on the macro-fracture arrangement. However, both frost heaving and thawing transformed sandstone from brittle to ductile. In terms of statistical strain, the equivalent strain (εeq) showed a log-normal distribution and continued to deviate to the right due to loading-unloading. Meanwhile, the normal strain (εxx, εyy, εzz) exhibited a normal distribution, where fractured sandstone mainly developed along with the slip direction. Finally, the intrinsic correlations among the energy parameters, meso-damage, and macro-failure were discussed. From our analysis, three stages of energy allocation and transformation were revealed, namely the uniform allocation of damage energy, banded accumulation of damage energy, and fracture caused by the elastic energy release.

Internalisasi Pendidikan Profetik dalam Pendidikan Islam

Prophetic education is an educational method that takes inspiration from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad Saw. where the principle is to prioritize integration. The process of education or transfer of knowledge in the field of knowledge must be based on what is in the Qur'an and As-Sunnah, so that the goals of the world and the hereafter can be achieved simultaneously through prophetic education, the purpose of this study is to describe the process of internalizing prophetic education. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach in the form of library research. The analysis technique used is content analysis. The results of this study indicate that 1) Prophetic education is the process of transferring knowledge and prophetic values that aim to build morals, as well as getting closer to God and nature while understanding them to build an ideal social community (khoirul ummah), as well as the achievement of intellectual, emotional, and moral learners who can develop as a whole. 2) The internalization of prophetic education is carried out with 3 stages, namely the value transformation stage, the value transaction stage, and the transinternalization stage.

Empowering employees for digital transformation in manufacturing enterprises: A case study

Purpose: This study explores how manufacturing enterprises can effectively promote digital transformation through employee empowerment with ability, motivation, and opportunity empowerment at different stages.Design/methodology/approach: Drawing on ability, motivation, and opportunity (AMO) theory, this qualitative research takes the Jiangsu Shangshang Cable Group as a typical case to discuss manufacturing enterprises’ evolving employee empowerment model. Gioia structured data analysis method was adopted to analyse the data.Findings/results: In the stage of information technology (IT) application, the main task of employee empowerment is strengthening the employees’ abilities (‘can do’) and motivation (‘want to do’) by training their IT knowledge and skills, changing their mindset towards IT application, and letting them experience the efficiency of the latter. In the intelligence manufacturing stage, training employees to do better is the core content of employee empowerment. Enterprises can strengthen employees’ intelligent manufacturing skills, practice data-based performance appraisal and salary management, and let employees participate in intelligent manufacturing. In the stage of digital transformation of the whole process, employees are required to ‘do their best in the long run’. Enterprises could improve employee collaboration capabilities, build growth mechanisms, and involve every employee in innovation.Practical implications: In the digital transformation process, manufacturing enterprises could empower employees according to the different goals and requirements in the three stages of IT application, intelligence manufacturing, and digital transformation of the whole process. It has reference value for manufacturing enterprises to achieve digital transformation.Originality/value: This study explores a three-dimensional evolving employee empowerment model to promote manufacturing enterprises’ digital transformation.

Organisational transformation toward circular economy in SMEs. The effect of internal barriers

This study investigates the dynamic process of circular economy (CE) implementation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We draw on an integrated theoretical framework that combines environmental literature and strategic orientation to explore the interplay between barriers, organisational transformation, and different stages of CE integration. Through a comprehensive empirical analysis, based on an EU database of 16,365 SMEs, we confirm the presence of feasibility barriers and resource related barriers that affect the CE implementation process. Our findings reveal a twofold pattern: initial feasibility barriers, primarily perceived by senior managers, and subsequent resource-related barriers that SMEs encounter during implementation. Moreover, our findings reveal that successful organisational transformation pivots on the SME's capacity to transform these barriers from deterrents into challenges to be overcome. We highlight the significance of a gradual integration approach, emphasizing the role of diverse environmental activities.

De-migranticizing as methodology: rethinking migration studies through immobility and liminality

De-migranticization is becoming a core strategy for overcoming the fetishization of migrants in migration studies. However, this shift in perspectives raises questions about what categories to use instead. This paper contributes to these debates by considering the potential of studying immobility as a tool for de-migranticization. It looks at immobility through the lens of liminality: as a transitory phase, as a transformative stage and as one which enables epistemological subversion. In doing so, it goes beyond other border spanning terms to offer methodological insights into using immobility and liminality to de-migranticize. The paper suggests that these qualities of reading immobility through theories of liminality has implications for when, where and how to study migration. The empirical case draws on 165 semi-structured interviews with distance education students from Zimbabwe, Namibia and Nigeria studying at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Интерпсихическое начало учебного действия моделирования

<p>The content of education becomes the key to the development of the learner's agency when the teacher encourages children to independently construct a new concept using educational models. Using the case study method, we analyzed child-adult interactions at one of the key points of the emergence of children's independence in working with educational models. For this study we analyzed the lessons, where the primer by D.B. Elkonin was used. The focus of our observations was on the stage of transformation of the original model of sound-letter relations when students are faced with facts that contradict the principle described in this model. It is shown that in this situation, the initiative of learners can be directed by the adult entirely to the conceptual content of their work and presented in two modalities: in thinking about the connections between already learned concepts and new ones, constructed here and now, and in understanding the thoughts of classmates about these connections. At the same time, the teacher's efforts in real educational interaction are directed primarily at interweaving the disparate threads of children's conceptual initiatives, and in this way, at building a form of cooperation that is adequate to the content of notions constructed by students.</p>

Housing-industry transformation development and rural revitalization path based on complex adaptive system in Three Gorges Reservoir Area of China

The core of dual circulation in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA) and the greening Yangtze River is sustainable development. Reservoir housing-industry coordinate sustainable is extremely important to ensuring a more sustainable TGRA. Here, we investigate the overall characteristics of housing-industry transformation development and rural revitalization path in the TGRA at microscopic perspective. Taking Wutu village (WTV), a historical and cultural rural in the TGRA, as case study area, we also analyze the evolution, stage characteristics, and trends of housing-industry system (HIS) using theoretical analysis and empirical research from the perspective of spatio-temporal-development and complex adaptability system model. The findings reveal that: (1) In the traditional housing-industry separation stage(1978–1998), the development of villagers' self-organization and the positive and correct leadership of the village party branch are the dominant forces for the evolution of HIS in WTV. The adaptive behavior of the main body and the strength of the housing-industry effect are limited, and the evolution of the HIS is in the accumulation stage of quantitative change. (2) In the stage of cooperative transformation of housing-industry (1999–2018), the positive and correct leadership of the village party branch is the dominant force of the evolution of HIS in WTV, and the government's policy support is the main force of the evolution of HIS in WTV. (3) In the stage of modern housing-industry integration (2019 to present), the interaction of multiple subjects is the dominant force in the evolution of HIS in WTV. Multiple entities further adapt to various changes in the external environment, and the system structure and level have taken a qualitative leap. Overall, the evolution of HIS in WTV is a dynamic and continuous process. Based on the evolution stage and driving mechanism of HIS, it is necessary to improve the self-organization and adaptive response and ability of the complex adaptive system in WTV, adapt to the general law of system evolution, and effectively regulate the transformation and upgrading of HIS in WTV. Our research outcomes offer valuable insights for fostering rural transformation, enhancing the housing-industry environment, and ultimately propelling the TGRA towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.

Novel AMI in Zigbee Satellite Network Based on Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Network for Global Machine-to-Machine Connectivity

This study endeavored to enhance the efficiency and utility of microcomputer meters. In the past, their role was predominantly confined to remote meter reading, entailing high construction and communication transmission costs, coupled with subsequent maintenance and operational expenditures. These factors collectively impacted the enthusiasm of various stakeholders to invest in this realm. Hence, in alignment with the smart city development initiative, the natural gas industry has pioneered the establishment of an advanced metering infrastructure with heterogeneous wireless sensor networks (HWSNs) at its core. This visionary leap incorporates global machine-to-machine connectivity (G-M2MC) technology, interconnecting all facets of its operations, thereby positioning itself as a trailblazer within the industry. While advancing this endeavor, the project’s scheduling aligns with the enterprise’s sustainability goals in the early stages of digital transformation. This strategic allocation of resources is responsive to government policies and aspires to cultivate a digitally connected smart green energy hub, thereby expediting the transformation of the living environment. The objective is to provide a stable, secure, cost-effective, and reliable system that can be shared among peers. Furthermore, this study delved into the analysis of congestion avoidance in intelligent Zigbee satellite transport networks based on the HWSNs-GM2MC of non-synchronous satellite orbit system (NGSO) pivotal technologies, utilizing them to integrate the smart LNGas management system (SGMS). Concurrently, it developed application services through the smart meter application interface (SMAPI), distinct from conventional microcomputer meters. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that cloud computing, while processing sensitive data, grapples with issues of latency, privacy, efficiency, power consumption, and zero-trust security risk information management and ethical authority management capabilities in the defense of disaster relief responses.

Sustainable Financing for Transport Infrastructure: An Integral Approach for the Russian Federation

The development of global transport infrastructure is a crucial aspect of economic growth and prosperity. In this study, the main trends in the development of global transport infrastructure are analyzed, with a focus on the state and trends in the functioning of the national transport infrastructure of the Russian Federation. By identifying key problems and determinants of financial growth, a preliminary decomposition is made to guide future development. Proceeding from the fact that the innovative development of Russia’s transport infrastructure should occur through state stimulation of the development of intellectual and partnership relationships and the formation of a digital environment for managing projects for its innovative transformation at the state level, this study identifies the goals, methods, and levels of ensuring the implementation of innovative transformations in transport infrastructure. Consideration of the historical aspects of the formation of the modern economy and comprehension of the mechanisms of state management and tools to ensure innovative transformations in the sphere of transport allowed us to identify three stages (dogmatic, strategic regulation, and innovative integration) of transformation regarding the theory of the state management for the innovative development of transport infrastructure in Russia. Taking into account the content of these periods of transformation allowed us to detail the specifics of the modern stage; highlight the shortcomings; and propose theoretical and methodological foundations for revising the provisions of the state regulation of innovative development in transport infrastructure. To determine the effectiveness of the processes of the state regulation of innovation activity in the transport industry, we propose a model for assessing the effectiveness of innovation activity in the transport complex, which is presented in the form of a three-level parametric system, where the first group of indicators allows us to assess the innovation activity of economic entities in the transport industry; the second allows us to assess innovation potential; and the third allows us to assess the effectiveness of innovation. The novelty of the proposed model is the consideration of the principles of dynamism, perspective, and expediency, and its application allows us to establish the level of innovative development in transport infrastructure. An important factor in ensuring the sustainable development of a country’s economy and forming its positive image in the world is its financial attractiveness. Therefore, the assessment of financial attractiveness is a priority task for the development of modern sustainable transport infrastructure in Russia.

The world's experience of introducing prophylactic programs in dentistry

Relevance. The oral health of the global population is fundamentally influenced by the incidence and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases. To combat these issues, developed nations devise and execute preventive programs, tailoring their efforts to address the DEF (Decayed, Extracted, and Filled teeth) index across various age demographics. This approach signifies a paradigm shift, with governments now prioritizing the support of oral health through the introduction of comprehensive preventive strategies aimed at combating prevalent oral diseases. The efficacy of these programs, however, hinges on the occurrence of dental caries and, by extension, the availability of oral health professionals. This availability, in turn, shapes the landscape of health facilities—whether public or private—determining their ability to cater to community needs for oral health services. Consequently, the capacity to implement preventive measures is gauged against these dynamics. Furthermore, the nature and scope of preventive actions within these programs vary from one country to another, influenced primarily by the allocation of healthcare budgets by respective governments.Materials and methods. Analysis of scientific articles and original research from the PubMed, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect for the last 10 years. The search was carried out by keywords: dental prevention programs in the world, prevention of dental health, organization of preventive care in the world. An examination of research articles and original papers was conducted, drawing from databases such as PubMed, ResearchGate, and ScienceDirect over the last decade. The search employed specific key phrases, including "dental prevention programs worldwide", "dental health prevention", and "global organization of preventive dental care".Results. The initial advancement towards the creation and implementation of fluoride prophylaxis programs occurred following the discovery of fluoride's presence in water. A pivotal moment occurred in 1949 at Indiana State University when J.C. Muhler introduced the idea of fluoride toothpaste (specifically sodium fluoride) as a means to combat dental caries in children. Subsequent innovations included the use of silver fluoride for argentation. European countries took a holistic approach, emphasizing oral hygiene, fluoride toothpaste usage, and balanced nutrition. Meanwhile, the US and EU shifted towards a preventive approach within health insurance frameworks. A critical factor influencing the effectiveness of these preventive care programs is the availability of oral health professionals per 10,000 people in the population, alongside social workers advocating for healthy living and oral health. The engagement of more oral health professionals in preventive efforts correlates with a reduction in the incidence and severity of common oral diseases.Conclusion. The six stages of preventive care development and transformation highlight the evolving trends in global dentistry, which are crucial for ensuring the quality of oral health care across different countries. The effectiveness of these programs in individual nations is contingent upon the specific preventive care.

KETAHANAN MASYARAKAT DALAM BERMUKIM PADA KAWASAN RAWAN BANJIR ROB DI DESA PANTAI BAHAGIA KABUPATEN BEKASI

Tidal floods are floods caused by sea water, usually hitting areas around the coast (PKK RI, 2021). In the last 20 years, the northern coastal area of ​​Bekasi Regency floods caused by rising sea levels. Based on geographical location, there have been floods in the last 20 years (2001-2022) which occurred in the middle of the month every year. This study aims to identify the factors that influence the resilience of the community in facing tidal flood conditions in Pantai Bahagia Village. The data collection method used in this study used simple and stratified random sampling and observation. The data analysis method used was descriptive qualitative, descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation associations. Based on the results of the analysis, the community already has the ability to adapt to flooding but has not yet reached the transformation stage, namely the level of resilience to save the community from tidal floods. As for the community residential areas that are inhabited, they cannot be converted as settlements because they are still fully owned by state-owned company. The community prefers to survive with several indications of resilience as an adaptation to tidal floods.

Are gender inclusiveness and rural transformation interlinked? The case of Bangladesh

Gender inclusiveness is important in the rural transformation process of Bangladesh as rural women play key roles in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. Gender inclusiveness also leads to gender equity. We empirically evaluate relationships between rural transformation and gender inclusiveness in Bangladesh. We consider three rural transformation indicators: high-value commodities’ share in agricultural output values, non-farm employment’s share in rural labor employment, and non-agricultural GDP’s share in total GDP. Indicators capturing gender inclusiveness include the per capita rural income of males and females, ratio of investments into gender programs, female access to education, access to healthcare, employment participation, land ownership, and asset ownership. We test the effect of the difference in per capita rural income of males and females and the ratio of their incomes and check for the robustness of the gender variables across different model specifications. Analyzing 128 district-level observations from 32 districts of Bangladesh across four time periods (2000, 2005, 2010 and 2016), we use both ordinary least squares and fixed effects panel regression models. We find that female land and asset ownership and access to education and healthcare are robust determinants of various stages of rural transformation. Thus, our results suggest that improving women’s ownership of land and assets and investing in women’s education and healthcare will likely contribute to a more inclusive rural transformation.

Internalization of Community Empowerment High Value in MSI Community

Community empowerment, as mentioned in SDGs, nowadays becomes trend activity in the social world stage. Mentari Sehat Indonesia (MSI) implements a community empowerment practice based on noble values. Many internalization stages have been taken to maintain the existence of those values. This research aims to describe noble values existing in MSI community in community empowerment practice along with its internalization stages using universal noble value category developed by Kluckhohn. This research is a single case study with data sourcing from informant, library study, written document and archive, and visual data collected through interview, observation and documentation. Informant was selected purposively based on sex, leadership for regional subsidiary organization, and education level. Data was analyzed using an interactive model of analysis including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing as well as verification. Data validation was conducted using source triangulation technique. The research found various noble values existing in MSI Community: nature of life, nature of work, and work ethos, relation between human and nature, perception on time, and relation between humans and their fellows. The internalization of noble values was conducted by MSI community through value transformation, value transaction, and trans-internalization stages

TRANSFORMATION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE IN RAILWAY TRANSPORT: WORLD EXPERIENCE AND ITS ADAPTATION TO MODERN CONDITIONS IN UKRAINE

Objective. To enhance the competitiveness of railway passenger transportation in Ukraine, it is necessary to explore the experience of structural transformations in passenger enterprises of foreign railways, analyze the current state of the domestic railway passenger transportation management system, and propose an effective organizational structure for the passenger complex of Ukrainian Railways PJSC in modern conditions. Methodology. To achieve the stated objective, methods of analogy, modeling, comparative, and retrospective analysis were applied. Results. The world experience of interaction between organizational units of railway passenger complexes has been considered. An analysis has been conducted, and problems in the interaction of departments in the existing railway passenger transportation management system have been identified. A management structure for the passenger complex of Ukrainian Railways PJSC has been proposed, which will help optimize its operation and contribute to the increased efficiency of railway passenger transportation in Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The stages of transformation of the management structure of the passenger complex after the formation of Ukrainian Railways PJSC have been generalized. The passenger complex is considered as a single system: based on the visualization of the distribution of work with trains of different categories, problems of delineation of responsibility zones between the departments of the passenger complex have been identified. A model of an improved organizational structure for managing the passenger complex of railway transport has been developed in accordance with modern conditions. Practical significance. The proposed measures can be applied by Ukrainian Railways PJSC to improve the organizational structure of the passenger complex in the process of transitioning to a vertically integrated management model.

On the Discourse on the Development of the Theory of Change Management in the Context of the Mobilization Orientation of the Economy

A critical analysis of the scientific views of various scientists and researchers in relation to the categorical apparatus of the theory of change management is carried out, which makes it possible to form an integration approach to transformations in the developing socio-economic system in the vector of marketing and behavioral adaptation of business and government to turbulent challenges of various types and the requirements of the mobilization orientation of the economy. Within the framework of the discourse on the interpretation of essential paradigmatic aspects in the field of development of the theory of change management in the economy, it is stated that it is necessary to strengthen the influence of state influences on the ongoing changes of a transformative nature (innovative, modernization, restructuring and others), which should be accompanied by strengthening the moral and value potential in society, activation of the motivational dominant for the growth of social well-being in as well as strengthening the confidence of societies in the ongoing changes at all stages of the mobilization transformation of the socio-economic system as a whole. The importance of the moral and value potential of human resources is argued, which, on the one hand, should be a key element of the integration approach to managing changes in the business sector and in the socio-economic system as a whole, and on the other hand, should be a trigger in increasing the pace and quality of transformations in the country aimed at gaining economic and technological sovereignty.

A Study on the Contribution of Vocational Education and Training to the Industrial Development in China

Vocational education and training are an important part of China’s national education system. The two essential characteristics of employment orientation and social service determine that vocational education has a closer connection with social production than other types of education. At present, China’s economic development is in a new stage of transformation and upgrading. The new normal of the economy will inevitably require a corresponding new normal of vocational education and training. The transformation of social needs will eventually lead to changes in the composition of the workforce. Vocational education and training should be aligned with the characteristics of the new normal economy. Using mixed research methods, this study focuses on vocational education and training and explores how it contributes to industrial development in China.