Planning Of Systems Research Articles

Адаптація системи фінансового планування та бюджетування до сучасної моделі розвитку університетів

The aim of the article is to develop an adapted system of financial planning and budgeting to the modern model of university development, focused on achieving strategic development priorities in the context of expanding the financial autonomy of higher education institutions (HEIs). On the basis of the above defined aim, the following tasks were performed: a critical analysis of literary sources was carried out from the position of identifying traditional and results-based approaches to university budgeting; the traditional model of financial planning and budgeting of the university is defined; a system of financial planning and budgeting adapted to the modern model of university development was elaborated. The work uses such research methods as analysis, synthesis, systematization, coefficient and visualization methods for the development of both the traditional and the adapted system of financial planning and budgeting. The main results of the study are: definition of the traditional model of financial planning and budgeting of the university, explanation of the relationship between its components, substantiation of its ineffectiveness in the conditions of transition to a new economic model of university development, focused on expanding financial autonomy. The specified hypothesis became the basis for the development of an adapted system of financial planning and budgeting, which is based on orientedness towards results, achievement of strategic priorities for the development of higher education institutions, identification of responsibility centers responsible for the diversification and growth of budget revenues, with the simultaneous opportunity to participate in their distribution for motivation personnel potential, creation of comfortable working conditions along with an appropriate material and technical support. This approach integrates all types of financial planning in an integrated manner, while strategic financial planning as a vector of the university’s development is based on it. The results of the study are more relevant for public universities.

Strategic Planning of Reconfigurable Industrial Systems and Value Chains: A life cycle conceptual model

Strategic planning of industrial systems has become increasingly challenging for decision makers at different production levels, due to everal aspects, such as global competition, market uncertainty and volatility, and changing regulations. These evolving aspects often lead to unplanned and high-effort reconfigurations of systems. Additionally, high-paced innovation in industrial technologies and the diffusion of software, data analytics, and big data technologies in industrial systems, while potentially supporting ever smarter, safer, and greener decisions, also challenge decision makers, as often multi-disciplinary knowledge is required to successfully plan and operate increasingly complex systems. Existing literature provides little guidance on how strategic planning of industrial systems is expected to evolve in order to fully exploit advanced industrial technologies to responsively and cost effectively respond to global challenges. To fill this gap, this paper reviews existing literature on industrial systems’ planning and reconfigurability and derivesmulti-sectorial requirements. Based on the findings, a life cycle conceptualmodel for strategic planning of reconfigurable industrial systems and value chains is provided. Moreover, the concepts of hierarchical interfaces, functional interfaces, and reconfigurability bottleneck are introduced and directions for future research are accordingly outlined.

Optimization Models for Long-Term Planning of Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems: A Review with An Emphasis on Mass Balances

The vast majority of decision-making approaches used for long-term planning of municipal solid waste management systems (LPMSWMS) are ground on scenario-based structures. However, the scenario-based structures may overlook many real-world possibilities because of their restricted mass balances. This study is the first attempt to review the current state of optimization models, which are used as a decision-making approach for LPMSWMS, by focusing on the mass balances. In line with this purpose, 146 peer-reviewed articles were examined based on a new literature evaluation scheme. According to the findings, it can be stated that a significant majority of the articles offer non-deterministic optimization models dealing with the uncertain nature of the LPMSWMS problems. Considering all optimization models examined in the study, most of the model formulations have linear mathematical forms in terms of objective and constraint functions. However, it is quite interesting that none of the models produced solutions for a management system alternative with an integrated (non-restricted) mass balance. Accordingly, it is very questionable whether the results obtained from the current models have the power to give the most suitable solution for an up-to-date management system. As a result of the review, it is highly recommended that the optimization models to be conducted for the LPMSWMS in the future should search for new mathematical approaches considering the integrated mass balances under certainty and/or uncertainty.

Smart Urban Systems Planning for Active Mobility and Sustainability

This paper bridges a crucial gap in urban transportation systems planning by exploring the integration of Active Mobility (AM) into Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), an area previously overlooked. Despite the significant benefits of walking and cycling for sustainable urban development, ITS have predominantly favored motorized traffic, neglecting AM’s potential to enhance urban sustainability and the quality of life. Based on recent advancements in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), a Smart Active Mobility development framework model is proposed, aimed at improving accessibility, connectivity, and social inclusion for people using non-motorized transport modes. The proposed model introduces a novel framework for embedding AM into urban planning, underlining its essential role in developing smart, sustainable cities. The findings reveal that implementing such a model can lead to substantial improvements in urban mobility, promoting a shift towards more inclusive, environmentally friendly, and health-promoting mobility solutions. The study underscores the imperative for urban planners and policymakers to adopt this model, highlighting the necessity of integrating AM into urban planning for a sustainable, healthy, and economically viable future.

Анализ использования искусственного интеллекта в отраслях экономики и системе региональной исполнительной власти Российской Федерации

Announced as part of the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly in February 2024, the Data Economy national project defines the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the system of public administration, economic sectors and business activities. AI technology is increasingly penetrating business activities, production processes, and the system of public administration, creating the need to improve methods for assessing its impact on economic development. The goal of the work is to supplement the methodological tools for assessing the level of use of AI in the economy of the Russian Federation. The object of the study is the use of AI in certain sectors of the economy and regions. The subject of the study is the interrelation between the balanced income of economic sectors, regions of the Russian Federation and indicators of the use of AI in entrepreneurship and public administration practice. The work considers AI not as a separate branch of the economy, but as a technology that, in turn, has an impact on the development of individual industries and regions. The author identified a direct dependence of the positive financial results of the activities of individual sectors of the economy, regions and the use of AI technology in them. The study shows that regions and industries with a relatively more favorable financial position use AI more actively. On the one hand, this creates opportunities for the development of industries and regions; on the other hand, it creates a lag in the application of AI technology. The obtained result is applicable in the system of state planning, determining priorities for economic development of both individual industries and the economy as a whole.

Розбалансованість документів стратегічного та просторового планування розвитку та напрями їх узгодження

Modern challenges caused by russia’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine and Ukraine’s obtaining the status of a candidate for EU membership require the elaboration / revision and coordination of documents that regularize and regulate strategic and spatial planning in the State at all levels. The issue of formation of strategic and spatial planning documents is especially relevant for local self-government bodies of territorial communities. On the one hand, due to the insufficient number of specialists in strategic and spatial planning during the wartime and the high cost of developing such documents, and on the other hand, due to the vertical and horizontal imbalance (inconsistency) of strategic and spatial planning documents. The aim of the presented study is to determine the directions of coordination of strategic and spatial planning documents for the development of territorial communities on the basis of identifying gaps and shortcomings in the system of strategic and spatial planning in Ukraine. The study focuses on the theoretical and applied aspects of considering the problem of harmonization of strategic and spatial planning in Ukraine. The theoretical component is concentrated around the approach to strategic and spatial planning. In particular, the «top-down» approach to strategic and spatial planning in Ukraine is characterized and critically evaluated. It is noted that in the conditions of wartime and post-war recovery, it is fully justified to prevent the increase in differentiation in the development of territorial communities in different regions of the country and the negative impact of the armed aggression of the russian federation on them. Applied aspects of the study are related to the identification of gaps in the systems of strategic and spatial planning in Ukraine. In particular, special attention is paid to the vertical and horizontal coordination of two key documents to be developed by local self-government bodies of territorial communities – the strategy for the development of the territorial community (strategic planning document) and a comprehensive plan for the spatial development of the territory of the territorial community (spatial planning document). Based on the results of the study, amendments to the legislation related to the vertical and horizontal coordination of strategic and spatial planning documents in order to preserve the integrity of the State regional policy in Ukraine with the simultaneous opening of opportunities for local self-government bodies to form effective, rather than formal documents for the strategic and spatial development of territorial communities are proposed.

Thinking and Analyzing the Construction of Urban Ecological Network System of Territorial Spatial Planning

Thinking and Analyzing the Construction of Urban Ecological Network System of Territorial Spatial Planning

К ВОПРОСУ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО РАЙОНИРОВАНИЯ ГОРОДА КАЛИНИНГРАДА

The article is devoted to transport zoning.Particular attention is paid to the documents of transport planning, which are related to transport zoning, as well as methodological rec-ommendations used in the development of these documents.Also consider changes in the legislation related to transport planning, namely on the exclusion of a comprehensive scheme of organization of transport services from the system of transport planning documents and reclassify it as a regional standard of transport services to the population.The process of dividing the territory into transport zones is shown, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the principles of implementation, because the reliability of the transport model depends on it.

Механізм забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства в умовах впливу зовнішнього середовища

The article is devoted to the development of a mechanism for ensuring the economic security of enterprise under the influence of the external environment. The relevance of the study of scientific approaches to the mechanism of ensuring the economic security of enterprise under the influence of the external environment is determined, in particular, the essence of the mechanism, structure, goals, objectives, patterns and methods of ensuring economic security are considered. It is proposed to understand the mechanism of ensuring the economic security of enterprise functioning as a set of interrelated and interacting elements that are aimed at creating conditions for the effective operation of enterprise and protecting it from external and internal threats. The main elements of the mechanism are defined, which include: the form of organization of production, economic or economic connections (relations), the system of incentives, management, planning, financing, taxation, and pricing. It is noted that the target orientation of the mechanism is determined by organizational forms and economic instruments. Organizational forms are organizational structures that are responsible for ensuring the economic security of an enterprise. Economic methods and measures that are used to ensure the economic security of an enterprise are economic instruments. The theoretical and philosophical component, which is the foundation of the formation of the mechanism and represents a system of beliefs in the enterprise system, which contains a way of thinking and obligations of each employee to perform their job functions in accordance with safety requirements, is substantiated. The main functional components are defined, namely: financial, intellectual and personnel, technical and technological, political and legal, informational, environmental, and power. Prospects for further research in this direction are the definition of specific instruments of the mechanism depending on the conditions of functioning of enterprise, the stage of development of its financial and economic activity and, as a result, on the level of economic security of enterprise.

Competitive models behaviors

Modern forms of organization of activities have led to the need for strategic management of industrial business. The complexity and uncertainty of the external environment have of strategic partnership. The implemented cooperation strategy creates conditions for the integration of economic interests. Competition limits the growth of prices and promotes the use of various methods of struggle in the market. The system of strategic marketing planning has a cyclical character, the author has developed and justified the content and logic of its functioning. It is established that marketing activity is a set of practical actions to achieve marketing goals. The paper presents a theoretical justification for the development of marketing strategies and forms of competition. It is proved that the marketing planning system allows solving the problems associated with the introduction of new products to the industrial market, the main characteristics of the strategy and conditions for the successful implementation of innovative products are determined.

The practice of multi-criteria decision analysis modeling in decision support for landscape planning

Abstract In this paper, after constructing the index system of garden landscape planning, the entropy weight method and hierarchical analysis method are used to combine and assign weights to each index. Using a multi-criterion decision analysis model to establish the decision matrix of landscape planning alternatives, the weighted normative value of each indicator is obtained to obtain the weighted normalization matrix for landscape planning. According to the matrix analysis to get the positive and negative ideal solution of each index, calculate the utility function value between each alternative and the perfect solution, and get the optimal decision-making scheme of landscape planning. The analysis of the three options for landscape planning found that Scheme S2 has the largest utility function value of 0.642, which is considered the optimal scheme. The analysis of the application effect of this scheme found that the proportion of garden green space in the Xinghua garden landscape area increased by 16.23 % compared with 2010, and the proportion of enterprise and institutional land decreased by 5.04 %. The analysis results of this paper show that the multi-criteria decision analysis model plays a highly supportive role in the decision-making of landscape planning, and lays a foundation for the decision-making of the optimal scheme in future landscape planning.

ЗОВНІШНІ ТА ВНУТРІШНІ ФАКТОРИ РОЗВИТКУ СЕРЕДОВИЩА МІСТА

The article reviews the existing approaches to assessing the impact of external and internal factors on the main aspects of the formation and implementation of development strategies. It is established how factors affect the strategy development process. Indirect external factors include state regulation, political instability of the country, the level of cultural and economic development. External factors that have a direct impact include customers, competitors, shareholders, suppliers and the workforce of the research object. The factors that influence the choice of regional development strategy are analyzed and systematized, and the need to take them into account in the general system of evaluating prospects is argued. Features of external and internal factors are identified, their classification is presented. After analyzing all the factors affecting the city's environmental management system, it can be concluded that for the successful solution of strategic tasks, it is important to carefully determine the impact of each factor on labor market efficiency assessment indicators. The timely and full mobilization of local resources is also key to stimulate the growth and improvement of the system of analysis and planning of the state of the city, as well as its effective management for the future. The need for a detailed analysis of the influence of internal environmental factors on the strategic development of a specific city is highlighted. It is noted that according to the systemic approach to management, the city acts as an open system that works and develops due to the presence of various factors that shape its internal environment. The key characteristics of the internal environment and their main components are defined, taking into account the systemic approach. It is argued that the significance of the influence of the internal factors of the city depends on their interactions, structuring and efficiency of use. The relationship between these elements is mutual and rather complex. Therefore, the effectiveness of marketing depends on the ability of the locality to adapt existing competencies and advantages to the needs of residents and to be able to adapt to attractive segments.

Климатические проблемы в условиях геополитических изменений

The changing geopolitical situation demands new approaches to solving climatic problems, and their reflection in the frame of strategic decisions. The formulation of such approaches acquires even greater significance regarding possible prospects for the future development of Russia. It has been shown that the concept of energy transition in tackling climate change can be considered as a foundational platform for the emergence of a new technological order. The technological standards worked out together with rules of conduct are to consolidate the dominant position of the leading countries in the emerging market. Therefore, however uncertain the contemporary geopolitical situation may be, Russia cannot afford to withdraw from solving the present climate issues. It has been substantiated that the implementation of the “green” (climate) agenda ought to be one of the drivers facilitating Russia’s economy modernization with the involvement of innovative solutions. The corresponding measures are intended to increase the energy efficiency in order to better employ the interplay in the “innovation – energy efficiency – decarbonization” triad. The study is aimed at devising scientific approaches to adapting the system of strategic planning for the development of the Russian economy in relation to tackling climate change in the context of geopolitical changes. Initial requirements for such adaptation have already been formed. Considerable attention has been paid to the need to create analytical tools for well-founded decisions made at various management levels. A special place here has been given to the methodological foundations for developing a mechanism to synchronize climate change with indicators of socio-economic development. Creating the procedure for those indicators to achieve the relevant targets will complement the proposed approach with more capabilities, thus increasing its analytical potential. The solution of climatic problems predetermines the need to make serious adjustments to the existing system of public administration in order to address the issues of scientific, technological, industrial and geopolitical development.

Presenting the Interactive Control System Model in Knowledge-Based Companies

The aim of this study is to present a model of the interactive control system in knowledge-based companies. In the current research, three Type II knowledge-based manufacturing companies active in the field of advanced machinery and equipment production in East Azerbaijan Province were studied. Accordingly, this research follows a case study strategy, with data collection conducted from a defined statistical population. Additionally, the research employs a developmental research strategy. For the analysis of data obtained from questionnaires, the coding procedure, in line with statistical requirements, was conducted using the SPSS.V24 software, and the PLS.V3 structural equation software was used for both descriptive and inferential statistics, applying linear and multiple regression. The statistical population of this research includes managers of Type I and Type II knowledge-based manufacturing companies and faculty members from the University of Tehran's Department of Business Management, particularly those specializing in policy-making. The sampling method used in this study was snowball sampling. The results of the research indicate that regulatory uncertainties significantly impact the interactive control system of projects (0.896), technological uncertainties impact the interactive control system of projects (0.140), human and social uncertainties impact the interactive control system of projects (0.225), economic and market uncertainties impact the interactive control system of profit planning (0.476), environmental uncertainties impact the interactive control system of brand profitability (0.643), and strategic uncertainties impact the interactive control system of intelligence (0.821).

Structural Modeling of School Managers' Competencies as a Driver for Sustainable Development

Purpose: This study focused on the structural modeling of competencies of high school managers in Tehran as a driver for sustainable development. Methodology: From the perspective of its objective, this research is developmental-applied, and in terms of data collection, given the nature of the study, it is descriptive-survey. The statistical population in the quantitative section includes high school managers from districts 2, 5, 6, and 8 in Tehran, who have experience in managing high schools and are active in executive and research activities in the field of education. Therefore, the sample size for the forthcoming research is 384 individuals, for which 384 questionnaires were used for data analysis. To measure the research variables, questionnaires by Shamsudin & Chutipattana (2012) and Wayla & Tolud (2021) were utilized. The reliability of the questionnaire was calculated based on Cronbach's alpha, and the validity of the questionnaire was based on confirmatory factor analysis. In the present research, the structural equation modeling method was used for data analysis. The software used for data analysis were SPSS-22 and SMARTPLS-4. Findings: According to the research findings, the professional competency model of school managers includes competency enablers, management competencies, ethics and professional behavior competencies, manager development, social indicators of managers, the establishment of work groups to enhance performance and green competency, attitudinal competencies, knowledge competencies, educational competencies, commercialization of knowledge-skills and technology competencies, hardworking spirit, consumption pattern modification, and participation in development towards national authority, which lead to the realization of results such as a hardworking spirit, consumption pattern modification, and participation in development. Conclusion: The professional competency model of school managers in high schools, with the expansion of professional competency, can assist managers and planners of educational systems in improving educational and training conditions.

Condition-based maintenance plan for multi-state systems using reinforcement learning

Condition-based maintenance plan for multi-state systems using reinforcement learning

Applications of AI/ML in Maritime Cyber Supply Chains

Digital transformation is a new trend that describes enterprise efforts in transitioning manual and likely outdated processes and activities to digital formats dominated by the extensive use of Industry 4.0 elements, including the pervasive use of cyber-physical systems to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and increase responsiveness. A new domain that intersects supply chain management and cybersecurity emerges as many processes as possible of the enterprise require the convergence and synchronizing of resources and information flows in data-driven environments to support planning and execution activities. Protecting the information becomes imperative as big data flows must be parsed and translated into actions requiring speed and accuracy. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have become critical in supporting extensive data collection and real-time processing to assist decision-makers in configuring scarce resources. In this paper, we present four different applications that investigate issues related to the broader maritime supply chain security domain affecting the planning, execution, and performance of complex systems while exploring novel frontiers in cyber research and education. This paper will focus on Machine Learning and AI applications on Unmanned Aerial Systems and Cryptography related to Cybersecurity in Maritimes and Shipbuilding Spheres.

Optimal Planning of Distribution Systems and Charging Stations Considering PV-Grid-EV Transactions

Optimal Planning of Distribution Systems and Charging Stations Considering PV-Grid-EV Transactions

Iterative Planning for Multi-Agent Systems: An Application in Energy-Aware UAV-UGV Cooperative Task Site Assignments

Iterative Planning for Multi-Agent Systems: An Application in Energy-Aware UAV-UGV Cooperative Task Site Assignments

Three-dimensional path planning and collision-free flight control for drone-assisted autonomous pollination systems

In this paper, the authors’ previous work regarding a conceptual drone-assisted autonomous pollination system (APS) is extended with regards to path planning and flight control. The APS Path Planning module is extended to optimize the path for missions requiring three-dimensional (3D) path planning, such as the pollination of almond trees. A new method of simplifying the 3D path planning problem by selecting cells or groups of flowers to visit is shown in this paper. This method is numerically demonstrated based on a simulated almond tree. The Flight Control module is extended to incorporate drag into a novel convex-optimization-based flight controller and a new method of collision avoidance called control sequence stitching (CSS). A linear drag model is integrated into the flight control formulation, which is validated through a simulated test flight. The concept of CSS is developed and explained as a method to generate seamless flight trajectories, while still reaping the benefits of convex optimization. This method can be used to generate collision-free trajectories and control commands rapidly for potential real-world APS missions.