Strategic Trajectory Research Articles

OPTIMIZATION PATHS FOR ENHANCING EGS STRATEGY

In the dynamic milieu of contemporary commerce, conscientious adherence to sustainability principles and social responsibility emerges as a paramount guiding paradigm for economic entities. This article expounds upon the nuanced attention afforded to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) subsystems — intricate frameworks amalgamating ecological, societal and managerial dimensions within the overarching strategic trajectory of organizational development. Against the backdrop of escalating societal and stakeholder cognizance pertaining to sustainability concerns, the investigation into the efficacy and refinement of these subsystems assumes heightened significance. Present-day enterprises confront escalating external exigencies mandating judicious and sustainable comportment. Concomitantly, the scientific substantiation of methodologies conducive to augmenting the efficacy of ESG subsystems becomes a salient and strategically imperative trajectory. The authors underscore that adroit stewardship of these subsystems not only conduces to the sustainable evolution of corporations but also constitutes a pivotal determinant in soliciting investments, fortifying competitiveness and cultivating a favorable corporate reputation. The exploration of optimization methodologies vis-à-vis ESG subsystems endeavors to elucidate discerning insights into practices and strategies that genuinely proffer heightened efficacy to sustainable and responsible business endeavors. The article is oriented towards discerning innovative approaches that not only align with contemporaneous requisites but also engender enduring value for corporations within the milieu of sustainability.

The Potential Perspective of Processing Rice Husk as SiO<sub>2</sub> Source to Tetraalkoxysilane in Indonesia

Tetra-alkoxysilane (TROS) is one of the useful chemicals and it can be processed to produce semiconductor and photovoltaic devices. Now, the transformation of silica (SiO2) to TROS is garnering interest due to the potential of extracting it from biomass. As the 14th largest country, Indonesia possesses an abundant source of SiO2 from mining activities and agricultural waste, notably rice husk (RH). However, only a little concrete action is planned for leveraging RH into a more valuable industrial substance. This review will explain two routes for TROS—conventional and direct—comparing their respective benefits and drawbacks. Additionally, it presents a simulation of various scenarios for scaling TROS production to an industrial level, considering technoeconomic and environmental assessment aspects. The focus then shifts to Indonesia’s strategic trajectory for 2045, offering recommendations to enhance resource utilization for economic and national development.

The open ontology and information society.

Information, as the most elusive subject, is central to all forms of thought, governance, economic structure, science, and society. Regulation of information, especially within the healthcare field, is proving to be a difficult task globally, given the lack of a qualitative framework and understanding of the concept and properties of information (or data) itself. The presentation of the overall qualitative framework, comprising a qualitative analysis of information, data, and knowledge, will be valuable and of great assistance in delineating regulatory, ethical, and strategic trajectories. In addition, this framework provides insights (and answers) regarding (1) data privacy and protection; (2) delineations between information, data, and knowledge based on the important notion of trust; (3) a structured approach to establishing the necessary conditions for an open society and system, and the maintenance of said openness, based on the work of Karl Popper and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel; (4) an active agent approach that promotes autonomy and freedom and protects the open society; and (5) a data governance mechanism based on the work of Friedrich Hayek, which structures the current legal-ethical-financial and social society. This is insightful for questions relating to the extent of rights and duties, the extent of biological bodies and freedom, and the structure of relations in distributed networked systems. There is great value offered in this framework; furthermore, it provides critical insights and thoughts about (and uncovers the interplay between) academic culture, politics, science, society, and societal decay. Note that, in line with the ideas expressed in this manuscript, such as incorporation of personal experience (thereby mending the Kantian and Cartesian gap), a first-person perspective will be used, where relevant.

Artificial intelligence of things for synergizing smarter eco-city brain, metabolism, and platform: Pioneering data-driven environmental governance

Emerging smarter eco-cities, inherently intertwined with environmental governance, function as experimental sites for testing novel technological solutions and implementing environmental reforms aimed at addressing complex challenges. However, despite significant progress in understanding the distinct roles of emerging data-driven governance systems—namely City Brain, Smart Urban Metabolism (SUM), and platform urbanism—enabled by Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), a critical gap persists in systematically exploring the untapped potential stemming from their synergistic and collaborative integration in the context of environmental governance. To fill this gap, this study aims to explore the linchpin potential of AIoT in seamlessly integrating these data-driven governance systems to advance environmental governance in smarter eco-cities. Specifically, it introduces a pioneering framework that effectively leverages the synergies among these AIoT-powered governance systems to enhance environmental sustainability practices in smarter eco-cities. In developing the framework, this study employs configurative and aggregative synthesis approaches through an extensive literature review and in-depth case study analysis of publications spanning from 2018 to 2023. The study identifies key factors driving the co-evolution of AI and IoT into AIoT and specifies technical components constituting the architecture of AIoT in smarter eco-cities. A comparative analysis reveals commonalities and differences among City Brain, SUM, and platform urbanism within the frameworks of AIoT and environmental governance. These data-driven systems collectively contribute to environmental governance in smarter eco-cities by leveraging real-time data analytics, predictive modeling, and stakeholder engagement. The proposed framework underscores the importance of data-driven decision-making, optimization of resource management, reduction of environmental impact, collaboration among stakeholders, engagement of citizens, and formulation of evidence-based policies. The findings unveils that the synergistic and collaborative integration of City Brain, SUM, and platform urbanism through AIoT presents promising opportunities and prospects for advancing environmental governance in smarter eco-cities. The framework not only charts a strategic trajectory for stimulating research endeavors but also holds significant potential for practical application and informed policymaking in the realm of environmental urban governance. However, ongoing critical discussions and refinements remain imperative to address the identified challenges, ensuring the framework's robustness, ethical soundness, and applicability across diverse urban contexts.

Exploring Public Sentiments Using Big Data on Superhub Spatial Development of Nusantara, the New Capital City of Indonesia

Superhub development is crucial for enhancing the economic prowess and sustainability of a region, focusing on bolstering its global competitiveness and amplifying its impact on national and regional growth. In the case of Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital city, understanding public sentiment towards its development plan is essential. This study employed sentiment analysis, combining a comprehensive dataset of 433,637 tweets from 2020 with public documents and machine-learning tools to accurately gauge public opinion. Six key components of regional development emerged from the analysis, reflecting public discourse on IKN’s planning and execution. Geographically, sentiment across the 33 provinces was evenly distributed, with 63% positive, 24% negative, and 13% neutral sentiments observed in the tweets. However, sentiment fluctuated throughout the year, with a surge in negative sentiment early in 2020 due to concerns over financing risks and economic challenges. Nonetheless, negativity waned as the year progressed, with positive tweets steadily increasing from April to December. These findings offer valuable insights for guiding the development of Nusantara, aiding policymakers in addressing public concerns, and ensuring a more informed and inclusive approach. Such sentiment analysis proves instrumental in shaping the strategic trajectory of the new capital city, fostering sustainable growth and public support.

AIoT in Smart Homes: Challenges, Strategic Solutions, and Future Directions

This study delves into the intricacies of AIoT integration within the domain of smart homes, meticulously analyzing the principal challenges and prospective trajectories for its evolution. Initially, the discourse establishes a foundation by explicating relevant theories and key technological pillars underpinning the intelligent lifestyle paradigm sustained by AIoT. Subsequent to this theoretical framework, the paper dissects the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), emphasizing their confluence in AIoT and its consequential role in fortifying the smart home ecosystem. Furthermore, the research extends its inquiry by presenting a detailed case study, which illustrates the practical implementation scenarios of AIoT within the ambit of an intelligent living environment. In this context, the exposition brings to light the complexities and tangible impediments besieging AIoT integration, concurrently proposing viable resolutions designed to fortify its application. In the concluding analysis, the manuscript provides an in-depth review of emerging industry trends, thereby projecting a strategic trajectory for the future advancement of AIoT in augmenting smart living spaces. This comprehensive examination not only underscores the transformative potential of AIoT but also critically addresses the exigencies and adaptive strategies requisite for its full-scale implementation.

Integrated and systematic Best Practices of "Financial Management in Education" in Southeast Asia

Effective financial management is critical to school success. Financial management and finance in education are crucial. Since educational institutions are not profit-driven, the community and parents must ensure that each is used to improve the quality and quantity of instruction. Numerous researchers have explored the best financial management practices in education, but more research is needed. Comprehensive research is required to determine the best educational financial management approaches. Financial management practices like budgeting, resource allocation, cost control, and financial responsibility must be studied in educational settings. According to this study, different approaches in different educational environments affect student progress, school effectiveness, and economic viability. Further comparative research on financial management methods in educational institutions or across nations is needed. This study reviews the literature on efficient financial management practices in education. The systematic literature review (SLR) method and 7P flow diagram are used for analytical systematic reviews. This study addresses demographic questions in current scholarly works on optimal financial management approaches in education, including nation, research methodology, and participant count. Examining the latest academic works on education's strategic trajectory and financial management components will help determine the best financial management methods for education and future study. The systematic research shows excellent financial management strategies in education. Western and Southeast Asian demographic literature shows little research on the best financial management strategies for schooling. This comprehensive and systematic review of educational literature on optimal tactics and fiscal administration seeks to identify education's best practices. This research's structure and review of difficulties will improve school leaders' strategic financial management. It will underpin future research and policymaking. By filling this research gap, education policymakers, school administrators, and financial managers can get evidence-based advice on the best financial management strategies to improve resource allocation, educational quality, and long-term financial viability.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL PAYMENT PLATFORMS AND E-COMMERCE GIANTS: A FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF VISA, MASTERCARD, AMAZON, AND EBAY

This study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of Visa, Mastercard, Amazon, and eBay, focusing on their financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market expansion over a recent five-year period. The research utilizes annual reports and market data to examine the companies' operational efficiencies and strategic trajectories. The findings reveal Visa and Mastercard's robust financial health, characterized by high operating profit margins, signifying their dominance in the digital payments sector. Amazon's vast revenue yet lower profit margins suggest a deliberate reinvestment strategy for market growth, while eBay shows consistent stability in the e-commerce market. The interplay among these entities underscores a dynamic digital economy where strategic partnerships and competitive innovation are crucial. The study's insights are instrumental for stakeholders, providing a nuanced understanding of how these significant players shape and adapt to the digital marketplace, with broader implications for future research on the role of digital transformation in commerce and finance.

ГЛОБАЛІЗАЦІЯ ЯК ДОМІНАНТА ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЙ В ОСВІТНІЙ СФЕРІ (У КОНТЕКСТІ ДОСВІДУ США)

Theoretical and practical aspects of activity in the educational sphere in the conditions of globaliza- tion are considered. The importance of this issue is determined by the fact that globalization increasingly affects the development of the educational sphere, in particular, its competitiveness. As a consequence of this, the development of education is now a way of society's influence not only on the current social situation, but also on its future transformations. In this connection emphasis is placed on the exceptional importance of education for socio-economic development in the modern conditions of the formation of an information-technological society. An analysis of the influence of individual factors on the successful implementation of transformational processes in educational activity was carried out. An overview of the experience of the USA as the most developed country in the world today, which has significant achievements due to the development of education, is provided. At the same time, special attention is paid to the development of American higher education. The main indicators and approaches in the development of education in the USA are characterized. In this context, special attention is paid to the areas of implementation of the American experience in Ukraine, as well as to the deepening of the processes of innovative transformations aimed at achieving quality indicators in the development of education. Emphasis is placed on the importance of activities to improve the quality of education. It also emphasizes the need for continuous improvement of the education system, as is the case in the USA. Modernization of education should ensure not only the improvement of knowledge of all categories of those who study, but also provide a person with wider opportunities than before to determine his own educational and professional trajectory. The conclusion is substantiated that educational activity aimed at increasing the educational level of each person provides him with a real opportunity to have a prestigious job and a decent salary and thus represents a strategic trajectory of successful socio-economic development and a powerful innovative resource, an effective means of achieving social progress.

The Policy and Development of China’s Green Finance

This paper explores the evolving landscape of green finance in China, elucidating its pivotal role in driving sustainable economic growth amidst escalating global environmental concerns. Encompassing an intricate analysis, it examines China's ongoing green finance initiatives, spotlighting key policies and program advancements. The research delves into the external macro-environmental impacts on China's green finance arena, employing the PESTEL framework. This holistic approach underscores the intricate interplay between domestic policies and worldwide trends. The study offers two strategic recommendations to fortify China's green finance endeavors. The initial proposal emphasizes bolstering the legal framework to underpin environmental protection, advocating for rigorous standards to counteract greenwashing, ensuring transparency, and nurturing confidence in green financial products. The second recommendation centers on enhancing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation, promoting an inclusive and participatory approach to engender collective ownership of environmentally significant projects. By amplifying public involvement, this strategy augments decision-making processes and magnifies the influence of green finance initiatives. This synthesis furnishes a comprehensive comprehension of China's trajectory in green finance, encompassing its present status, external influences, and strategic trajectory. Armed with these insights, stakeholders and policymakers can collaborate to fortify China's dedication to sustainable development, steering the nation toward an ecologically conscientious economic trajectory.

China's Leninist State and strategic relations with the United States: Chiang's KMT in Nanjing Decade and implications for the Chinese Communist Party after 1949

AbstractThis article revisits Chiang Kai‐shek's Kuomintang (KMT) party‐state during the Nanjing Decade (1927–37) of the Republic of China (ROC) and assesses how the actions and ideological propensities of the Nationalist regime affected prewar China's external relations with the United States. While both the KMT and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were constituted as Leninist parties in the 1920s, due to the Soviet Union's military and economic aid for Sun Yat‐sen's republican revolution, they had very different political objectives and socioeconomic perspectives on China's state/nation‐building. Consequently, the KMT's and CCP's respective attitudes towards the United States also differed. Though Leninism is an antithesis to Western liberal democracy, it is not inevitable for a Leninist dictatorship to engage in confrontations with Washington, as the central leadership's inclinations and actions would determine how China approaches America. Chiang's Confucian Leninism opened up the friendly ties with the United States in 1928, which eventually consolidated into a strong U.S.‐ROC alliance during WWII and beyond, despite the KMT's autocracy. The essay will contrast briefly with the post‐1949 People's Republic of China (PRC), as the CCP experienced from Mao Zedong's radical Leninism, Deng Xiaoping/Jiang Zemin/Hu Jintao's consultative Leninism, to Xi Jinping's expansionist Leninism today. The evolving CCP positions have also affected the extent of cooperation and hostility between Beijing and Washington and illustrated how the changing attributes of the Chinese Leninist regime are crucial in determining U.S.‐PRC strategic trajectories.

Contrasting value creation strategies of industrial-IoT-platforms – a multiple case study

Previous platform research has drawn attention primarily to digital consumer platforms, ignoring the specificities of industrial settings. Hence, existing research findings fall short regarding Industrial Internet-of-Things Platforms (IIoTP), which leads to an incomplete understanding of digital platforms. Particularly, IIoTPs from Internet technology firms (Hyperscalers) and incumbent industrial firms (Integrated IIoTPs) deserve special interest due to their coopetitive relationships. Addressing this research need, the study applies explorative multiple case study research to five of these IIoTPs, by analyzing 22 interviews, to describe this phenomenon in-depth in its contextual conditions. As a result, the authors empirically derive, based on existing frameworks and classifications, (1) which strategic measures are needed for a successful evolvement, and (2) which dynamic strategic trajectories occur. We report several findings. First, this study contributes to the literature by showing that existing theories of digital platforms are fertile ground for further and more nuanced empirical research. Second, through the linkage of five strategic measures to the dominant value creation logics, the authors provide important contextualization on different vertical platform layers. Third, the study offers IIoTP managers insights by identifying dynamic strategic trajectories that reveal Hyperscalers are in the best position to profit from innovation, thereby reversing the common notion that downstream positioning is a prerequisite for success.

Feasibility Study of Operation Volume Design Concept for Integration of Aircraft Flying Under Visual Flight Rules Based on Actual Flights

Segregation through operation volumes can enable safe and efficient low altitude airspace usage by various aircraft types, both manned and unmanned. Current traditional aircraft flying under visual flight rules (VFR) are not required to adhere to a strict flight plan and share their flight intentions, but their integration in high-density environment will require better strategic trajectory prediction. This paper proposes VFR trajectory modeling based on mission type and typical flight characteristics. The idea is illustrated with a reconnaissance mission mimicking landmark (highway) tracking to check for post-disaster damages. Results from a flight campaign with an experimental helicopter conducted in 2020 verify the assumptions posed at trajectory modeling and identify the degree of uncertainties necessary to determine the buffers around each trajectory and therefore design operation volumes. The same mission-based trajectory modeling and operation volume design approach can be applied to further missions and vehicles, which makes it transferable to the needs of advanced air mobility as well, especially addressing dense operations.

Talent management and performance in the public sector: the mediating role of line managerial support

PurposeThis study investigates the relationship between talent management and individual work performance in public sector organizations and evaluates the influence of line managerial support on mediating the link between talent management and individual work performance.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 128 respondents working in public sector organizations in the United Arab Emirates. SPSS was used to perform multiple regression analysis to analyze direct relationships between talent management and line managerial support on individual work performance. Using PROCESS mediation analysis, this study also investigates the mediating effects of line managerial support.FindingsThe present study reveals that line managerial support insignificantly influence the individual work performance. Moreover, the findings indicate a substitution effect between talent management and line managerial support, suggesting that public sector organizations may spend their money on relieving line managers of their responsibilities for talent development so that they may focus on other duties.Practical implicationsMore dynamic perspectives on TM in the public sector are necessary to understand better how the TM agenda changes in response to changes in the strategic trajectories of public sector organizations and the interconnection between TM and performance in the public sector.Originality/valueThis study contributes to talent management research in the public sector domain of developing nations by emphasizing the crucial role of line managers in applying TM practices.

Correction to: Integrating the two-stage of non-radial DEA model and BCG methods to evaluate the performance with strategic trajectory: a case study of securities industry

Correction to: Integrating the two-stage of non-radial DEA model and BCG methods to evaluate the performance with strategic trajectory: a case study of securities industry

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv: Navigating education as a frontline during times of war

This study aims to highlight the resilience and innovation of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) in the face of internal and external risks, particularly during times of war and political instability. KNU’s commitment to advancing knowledge is evident through its successful maintenance of educational, scientific, and economic activities and its proactive measures to counter propaganda and misinformation. The university has prioritized the psychological and emotional support of its students and staff and has minimized student losses by implementing flexible forms of education and individual counseling. KNU has also strengthened its international partnerships and grant initiatives. Despite significant losses, the university has maintained its material and technical infrastructure by leveraging various funding sources and developing a strategic trajectory toward an entrepreneurial model. KNU’s strategic objectives include transforming the university into the core of innovation clusters, establishing a risk management system, and monitoring the labor market. KNU’s experience could provide valuable insights for other universities facing similar challenges, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management, crisis communication, and psychological support for the academic community. AcknowledgmentThe authors express their gratitude to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their bravery and resilience in the fight for the country’s freedom and independence against new threats in the 21st century. They also thank the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv staff for their unwavering commitment, selflessness, and psychological fortitude, enabling maintaining and expanding the university’s resources despite challenging circumstances. Overall, the authors are optimistic about the future and confident in the prospect of victory.

Housing Migrant Workers

A flexible dwelling commonly refers to housing susceptible to modification to various functions or uses. Between the 1960s and 1970s, Architectural Design magazine published studies and prototypes of flexible architectures, such as container homes and mobile homes, as alternative options to the housing market. Temporary, mobile, modular, containerised, and prefab became synonyms of flexible. These units proliferated to fulfil housing emergencies. The ordinary concept of flexibility, including, for instance, a dwelling capable of different customisations, shifts to a more restrictive meaning, revealing the intrinsic logistic nature of the containerised housing that, rather than goods, controls and distributes human beings. Through field research, the case study is the workers’ housing in the Rotterdam-Venlo corridor, a strategic trajectory of global supply chains. The logistical organisation goes beyond the thin enclosure of productive sites, regulating the mobility of workers and the flexibility of housing. Conceived by employment agencies to provide and discipline the workforce, workers’ housing is merely driven by efficiency criteria. Disclosing contexts where migrant flows are less tangible and visible, this research’s crucial questions revolve around the relationship between flexible housing and rigorous logistic regimes, the corporates’ exploitative strategies and the bottom-up workers’ tactics.

Enhancing Trajectory-Based Operations for UAVs through Hexagonal Grid Indexing: A Step towards 4D Integration of UTM and ATM

Aviation is expected to face a surge in the number of manned aircraft and drones in the coming years, making it necessary to integrate Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) into Air Traffic Management (ATM) to ensure safe and efficient operations. This research proposes a novel hexagonal grid-based 4D trajectory representation framework for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) traffic management that overcomes the limitations of existing square/cubic trajectory representation methods. The proposed model employs a hierarchical indexing structure using hexagonal cells, enabling efficient ground based strategic conflict detection and conflict free 4D trajectory planning. Additionally, the use of Hexagonal Discrete Global Grid Systems provides a more accurate representation of UAV trajectories, improved sampling efficiency and higher angular resolution. The proposed approach can be used for predeparture conflict free 4D trajectory planning, reducing computational complexity and memory requirements while improving the accuracy of strategic trajectory conflict detection. The proposed framework can also be extended for air traffic flow management trajectory planning, Air Traffic Control (ATC) workload measurement, sector capacity estimation, dynamics airspace sectorization using hexagonal sectors and traffic density calculation, contributing to the development of an efficient UTM system, and facilitating the integration of UAVs into the national airspace system with ATM

THE RESIDUAL INFLUENCE OF COLONIAL PLANNING ORDINANCES ON THE DIVIDED CITY CONUNDRUM IN NIGERIA

Spatial inequalities permeate cityscapes across the world with varying magnitudes. Deeply entrenched fault lines of inequality manifest in the divided city conundrum witnessed in prominent cities in Nigeria. Cityscapes are inundated with pockets of isolated sectorial neighbourhoods for the rich and poor within the same municipal boundary. Although, segregation is typified by economic and social class, the foundations of these fault lines were engrained by colonial planning ordinances which abrogated different standards for European and Native areas. A synopsis of colonial planning ordinances in Nigeria with the searchlight upon the segregatory enactments embellished and propelled by these promulgations was corroborated with key informant interview of town planning administrators. This brought to the fore the discriminatory approach of colonial planning standards and its creation of divided cities with distinct European and Native areas. Analytical review of post-colonial planning regulations indicate a futile non-departure from the segregatory nuances of colonial ordinances. In place of racial segregation imposed by colonial ordinances, reinforcement of spatial inequalities along socio-economic dimensions has been entrenched post-independence. Moving forward, this paper advocates a strategic trajectory towards inclusivity through a review of extant physical planning and land use laws to address the multifarious constructs of spatial inequalities inherent in Nigerian cityscapes.

Modeling And Strategic Directions Of Life Organization In Isolation

The war unleashed by Putin in Ukraine has led to the loss of meaningfulness of the whole life of many people, especially those who expected this tragedy. Finding themselves in political, economic, technological and intellectual isolation, people are forced to build their strategic trajectories, realizing at the same time that Putin and his entourage are also building strategic plans in the face of the confrontation of civilization.