Tactical Capabilities Research Articles

Strategic value realization framework from learning analytics: a practical approach

PurposeIn spite of the popularity of learning analytics (LA) in higher education institutions (HEIs), the success rate and value gained through LA projects is still little and unclear. The existing research on LA focusses more on tactical capabilities rather than its effect on organizational value. The key questions are what are the expected benefits for the institution? And how the investment in LA can bring tangible value? In this research, the authors proposed a value realization framework from LA extending the existing framework of information technology value.Design/methodology/approachThe study includes a detailed literature review focusing on the importance, existing frameworks and LA adoption challenges. Based on the identified research gap, a new framework is designed. The framework depicts the several constructs and their relationships focusing on strategic value realization. Furthermore, this study includes three case studies to validate the framework.FindingsThe framework suggests that leveraging LA for strategic value demands adequate investment not only in data infrastructure and analytics but also in staff skill training and development and strategic planning. Universities are required to measure the strategic role of LA and spend wisely in quality data, analytical tools, skilled staff who are aware of the latest technologies and data-driven opportunities for continuous improvement in learning.Originality/valueThe framework permits education leaders to design better strategies for attaining excellence in learning and teaching, and furnish learners with new data to settle on the most ideal decisions about learning. The authors believe that the appropriation of this framework and consistent efficient interest in learning analytics by the higher education area will prompt better results for learners, colleges and more extensive society. The research also proposes two approaches and eleven research agendas for future research based on the framework. The first is based on the constructs and their relationships in LA value creation, whereas the later one focusing on identifying problems associate with it.

THE IMPACT OF MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATION ON THE MILITARY STRATEGY

Currently, there are more and more discussions about multi-domain operation, as an advanced method of approaching military action, superior to the joint operation, and, last but not least, able to revolutionise the way the Armed Forces respond to the specifics of new threats to the security of states and alliances. As a result, in my opinion, it can be said that if the multi-domain operation continues to develop doctrinally and subsequently in practice, at the operational level, it will greatly influence how the strategic military level will be organised. Moreover, the fact that the multi-domain operation can offer new opportunities to address conflicts leads us to the idea that military strategies, national and allied, as programmatic documents, will be largely influenced by it. Given that, in my view, strategic goals can be met to the extent that operational and tactical capabilities allow it, this article will address issues related to how multi-domain operation can transform military strategy.

The terrorist threat forecast in 2021

The pandemic year 2021 is likely to witness an overall decline in global terrorism. While the threat grew in conflict zones, it diminished off-the-battlefields. However, threat groups worldwide are expanding in cyber space during the pandemic. From Indonesia to Pakistan, Muslim majority countries, Arabization and Islamization of Muslim communities during the pandemic is disrupting national cohesion. To prevent, counter and respond to the recent developments of key terrorist organizations, governmental and non-governmental partners should understand the threat. The intelligence services, law enforcement authorities and military forces should move from counter terrorism cooperation to collaboration and partnership. Working with community, academic and private sector partners, governments should build the higher strategic and ground level operational and tactical capabilities.

Tactical capabilities in agile NPD projects: Insights from an autonomous car project in Sweden

Tactical capabilities in agile NPD projects: Insights from an autonomous car project in Sweden

IMPACTUL OPERAȚIEI MULTI-DOMENIU ASUPRA STRATEGIEI MILITARE

"Currently, there are more and more discussions about multi-domain operation, as an advanced method of approaching military action, superior to the joint operation, and, last but not least, able to revolutionise the way the Armed Forces respond to the specifics of new threats to the security of states and alliances. As a result, in my opinion, it can be said that if the multi-domain operation continues to develop doctrinally and subsequently in practice, at the operational level, it will greatly influence how the strategic military level will be organised. Moreover, the fact that the multi-domain operation can offer new opportunities to address conflicts leads us to the idea that military strategies, national and allied, as programmatic documents, will be largely influenced by it. Given that, in my view, strategic goals can be met to the extent that operational and tactical capabilities allow it, this article will address issues related to how multi-domain operation can transform military strategy."

Improving the Tactics of the Prosecution and Defense during Temporary Access to Things and Documents

The article contains the main recommendations for improving the activities of the prosecution and the defense in criminal proceedings during the security measure – temporary access to things and documents. During the investigation, the prosecutor, investigator, in almost every proceeding there is a need to seize any media evidence of the crime. In turn, defenders are also increasingly using their powers to provide temporary access to things and documents. The practice of applying this measure to ensure criminal proceedings shows a large number of mistakes made by the parties to the criminal proceedings, as a result of which this measure is not carried out, the court refuses to make a decision and, accordingly, the goal is not achieved. The purpose of the article is to improve the quality of temporary access to things and documents by the parties to criminal proceedings, to obtain a positive practice of court decisions on its conduct and to obtain results to ensure the tasks of criminal proceedings. Methodology. To achieve this goal, the formal-logical method, system-structural, comparative-legal and statistical methods are used. Scientific novelty. A comparison of procedural and tactical capabilities of different parties in the field of criminal proceedings – prosecution and defense. The characteristic mistakes made by them in carrying out their activities during temporary access to things and documents are highlighted. In view of this, proposals have been made to improve both the general tactics inherent in both sides of the process and specific tactical and procedural actions and techniques specific to each individual. Conclusions. A number of recommendations have been received for prosecutors, investigators and lawyers whose purpose is to improve the quality of activities of the parties to criminal proceedings during temporary access to things and documents

Deep reinforcement learning and its application in autonomous fitting optimization for attack areas of UCAVs

The ever-changing battlefield environment requires the use of robust and adaptive technologies integrated into a reliable platform. Unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) aim to integrate such advanced technologies while increasing the tactical capabilities of combat aircraft. As a research object, common UCAV uses the neural network fitting strategy to obtain values of attack areas. However, this simple strategy cannot cope with complex environmental changes and autonomously optimize decision-making problems. To solve the problem, this paper proposes a new deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) strategy based on deep reinforcement learning for the attack area fitting of UCAVs in the future battlefield. Simulation results show that the autonomy and environmental adaptability of UCAVs in the future battlefield will be improved based on the new DDPG algorithm and the training process converges quickly. We can obtain the optimal values of attack areas in real time during the whole flight with the well-trained deep network.

CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRIMINALISTICS AND FORENSIC SCIENCES

Traditionally, Forensic Sciences and Criminalistics are considered to be kindred sciences which are supposed to discover the truth in legal proceedings by developing the methods of research and evidence assessment. Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences are a reflection of different periods of the formation of science, which was developing in different schools and, accordingly, scientific areas with the use of legal, technical, tactical and methodological capabilities that were in the arsenal of its best representatives. In general, criminalistic research in different countries is carried out depending on the variability of legal and scientific-technical factors that affect its form and content. At the same time, it should be noted there had been different schools and approaches, what enabled the formation of two criminalistic sciences in different parts of the world “Criminalistics” and “Forensic Sciences”.
 Criminalistcs is traditionally a “mother” science for both “Forensic Examination” and “Forensic Sciences” in general, because its initiated methodology (subject, system, methods) is primary for these sciences. The subject of Forensic Ezamination is inseparable from Criminalistics, as it allows creation and usage of methods developed through the application of rules and algorithms that had been developed by Criminalistics. The use of criminalistc tactics allows shaping the position of a forensic expert in court. Some types of forensic examinations are called criminalistic. Instead Forensic Sciences offer guidance and technology that forensic experts rely on. At the same time, Forensic Sciences take care of the formation of the testimony of forensic experts in court. It is also important for forensic scientists to give credit to Criminalistics for traditional approaches to the theory of identification, conduct, individualization and assessment of physical evidence.
 The conducted research made it possible to stress not only the possibility of situational synonymous use of “Criminalistics” and “Forensic Sciences”, as well as “Forensic Examination” and “Forensic Sciences”, but also to indicate that the mentioned sciences continue rapprochement and exchange, and this is enhanced by scientific and technological progress and globalization of the world. A significant role in this process play non-governmental and non-profit organizations of criminalistic, forensic research and forensic purposes, which conduct joint activities, develop and provide methods, declare certain inventions and specifics of the use of certain technical means for research purposes.

Structural and intelligent scheme of navigation system of a ground-based mobile robot for forming a traffic route

At the beginning of Russian studies on the task of creating mobile ground fire robots for use in extreme situations in late 1980, it was justified by the fact that firefighters need protection when dealing with the consequences of accidents in areas with high levels of radioactive pollution. The use of fire robotics was increase because of a large number of technogenic accidents. There was a need for use of fire ground robots, where emergency situations, fire, and technogenic accidents arise because it’s dangerous for the life and health of firefighters and people. Fire mobile ground robot is an automated self-propelled technical device which does given commands of human and other actions without human. People use this robot at the accident on area, where is dangerous for the health of firefighters things are situated like oil, nuclear, chemical objects. Now we are considering a structural and intelligent navigation system of fire mobile ground robot, in which a structure of fire robot must create a good way to the center of ignition, control parameters of motions, track own location for safe navigation and improvement tactical of opportunities of the firefighters. The introduction of a fire mobile ground robotics device is needed for an increase in the tactical capabilities of fire detachments during the extinguishing of the fire. The goal is to the definition of tasks and development structural and intelligent scheme of the navigation system of fire mobile robot for the shortest path to fire and extinguish a fire.

MODEL OF CALCULATIONS FOR EXPERIMENTALLY-OBTAINED GAS AND WATERPROOF SER-VICE LINE OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

Abstract. Aim. Modelling and calculations were were carried out to justify the tactical capabilities of gas and smoke protection units of the fire and rescue units as primary units carrying out fire reconnaissance and rescue of victim s of fires. A methodology for assessing actions of personnel of fire departments when rescuing victims was analysed.Method. An experimental justification is given for the need to adjust the calculation methods for determining the working parameters of gas and smoke protection units when organising mass rescue of victims of a fire. A model is proposed for considering the actions of the fireteam of a gas and smoke protection service based on graph theory. Various approaches to forecasting operational parameters of gas and smoke protection units in fire services are considered.Results. Factors determining the limiting parameters of the gas and smoke protection units are presented along with examples for calculating operational parameters during mass rescue of victims of a fire.Conclusion. A conclusion is formulated regarding complicating factors of the work of the personnel of the gas and smoke protection service in the coefficient, considering the necessary air supply for the return trip, unforeseen circumstances and average air flow.

A context‐aware and intelligent framework for the secure mission critical systems

AbstractRecent technological advancements in pervasive systems have shown the potential to address challenges in the military domain. Research developments in military‐based mission‐critical systems have refined a lot as in autopilot, sensing true target behavior, battle damage conditions, acquiring, and manipulating command control information. However, the application of pervasive systems in the military domain is still evolving. In this paper, an intelligent framework has been proposed for mission‐critical systems to incorporate advanced heterogeneous communication protocols; service‐oriented layered structure and context‐aware information manipulation. The proposed framework addresses the limitation of “time‐space” constraints in mission‐critical systems that have been improved significantly. This improvement is courtesy to enhancing situation‐aware tactical capabilities such as localization, decision significance, strategic span, strategic intentions, resource coordination, and profiling concerning the situation. A comprehensive use case model has been presented for a typical battle‐field scenario followed by a comparison of the proposed framework with existing techniques. It is evident from experiments and analyses that the proposed framework provides more effective and seamless interaction with contextual resources to improve tactical capabilities.

OF THE TYPES, NOMENCLATURE AND BASIC PARAMETERS OF THE DELIVERY FIRE HOSES FOR FIRE-RESCUE EQUIPMENT

The urgency of the substantiation of modern classification requirements and technical parameters to delivery fire hoses for fire-rescue equipment is given. The types, nomenclature, classification and basic parameters of layflat delivery fire hoses of domestic production and production of leading countries of the world are analyzed. The basis for ensuring the operational and tactical actions of the units of the Operational Rescue Service of the Civil Protection Service of Ukraine for the elimination of natural and man-made emergencies, including extinguishing fires and carrying out rescue operations. His technical status, ability of personnel to properly operate the equipment at his disposal depends on the efficiency and tactical capabilities of the operational and rescue units. Fire hoses are a significant component of fire fighting equipment. Among the technical means intended for the transportation of extinguishing agents to the fire cell, the main role is certainly played by delivery fire hoses. Currently in Ukraine information on the types, nomenclature, classification and basic parameters of delivery fire hoses for rescue vehicles is given in the current national standard DSTU 3810-98. Given that the requirements of the national standard DSTU 3810-98 to some extent obsolete and do not meet the practical needs of today, it is urgent to justify the current classification requirements and technical parameters to layflat delivery fire hoses for firefighting equipment. Known research reports provide research findings on the establishment of classification requirements and technical parameters for delivery fire hoses, in particular those used in conjunction with fire and rescue equipment. At the same time, these studies do not fully reflect the current experience of EU countries on the subject. In order to solve this problem, at the Ukrainian Research Institute of Civil Protection a research work is being conducted "Grounding of fire hose test methods", within which a national standard will be developed that will establish, in particular, the classification requirements parameters to the layflat delivery fire hoses for fire vehicles. Keywords: classification, layflat delivery fire hoses, rescue equipment, technical parameters.

Improving the Management Accounting System through Strategic Budgeting in an Industrial Enterprise

The article defines the principles of formation, development, implementation and use of management accounting at an industrial enterprise. The scheme of making managerial decisions within the concept of budgeting is given. The necessity of determining the role of budgeting in the system of management accounting of an industrial enterprise is substantiated. The relationship between the budgeting process and the strategic goals of the industrial enterprise with the help of a balanced system of indicators, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the strategic indicators of the enterprise by integrating its strategic goals and tactical capabilities. The mechanism of transformation of strategic goals of an industrial enterprise to the operational level with the help of components of a balanced system of indicators is presented. It is proved that the use of strategic budgets in the system of management accounting makes it possible to improve the quality of current and strategic planning in the enterprise, to make it an effective element of the management system.

THE ROLE OF VIDEO RECORDING DURING THE INTERROGATION OF A MINOR SUSPECT

The problems of taking truthful evidence during the interrogation of minors suspect are reflected in the article. The reasons to denounce false evidence by such category of persons are considered. Attention is focused on verbal and non-verbal signs of lies in the testimony of minor interrogatet persons: changing the speed and volume of speech, murmuring, changing the tone of voice, looking away to the side, touching the face by hands, hiding hands, etc.
 It is argued the feasibility of obligatory using of video recording during the interrogation of minors since such form of fixing makes it possible to obtain not only high precision and completeness of evidence representation but help the interrogator to follow the features of facial expression, gesticulation in conjunction with their manifestation with the contents of testimony representation, intonational features, emotional coloring and so on. The video recording facilitates the improving of results of this inquisitorial act, enhancing the tactical capabilities of its undertaking. Besides this it enable to make an objective assessment of the interrogation of minors suspect.
 It is invited to make the necessary changes in CPC of Ukraine, namely: item 5 Article 224 should be amended to read «During the interrogation photo, audio or/and video recording can be used. The interrogation with the participation of minor suspect is carried out with obligatory video recording». The Article 490 should be added the requirement as follows: «During the interrogation the use of video recording is obligatory».

Совершенствование информационного обеспечения групп разведки пожара при его мониторинге в здании с использованием инфракрасных технологий

Introduction. The tactical capabilities of fire intelligence groups depend on various factors. It is also important to use information from mobile and stationary fire monitoring systems. The aim of this work is to assess the tactical capabilities of fire intelligence groups without using and using infrared technologies in the fire monitoring system. The paper solves two problems: the analysis of the electromagnetic light spectrum; a model for assessing the tactical capabilities of fire intelligence groups in the monitoring of fire in the building using short-wave infrared technologies. Methods. In the paper there were used mathematical methods, including the method of decomposition of the normalized index of tactical capabilities in theTaylorseries to describe the tactical capabilities of intelligence groups in the fire. Results and discussion . Based on the calculations of the performance and the area of the search area for intelligence teams, the graphs of the search area versus the indicator of the tactical capabilities of the fire intelligence groups and the normalized indicator of the tactical capabilities of the fire intelligence groups were plotted. It is shown that the performance of the intelligence teams depends on the speed of the units of the gas and smoke protection service, the number of units, the effective distance between the units and visibility conditions. In the paper it was proposed the use of short-wave infrared cameras to improve visibility in the smoke during the search and rescue of victims. Conclusion . In the end, it is assumed that the system using infrared technologies will improve 10-15 % visibility for fire links, as well as improve the coordination of fire links. This, in turn, will allow to increase the efficiency of management decision-making in the search and rescue of victims in an inhospitable environment.

Assessment and Modeling of Geo-Spatial Technology and Geo-Spatial Intelligence Support for Joint Military Operations

World military force structure is dramatically changing as collectively; our armed forces undergo a major transition from unprofessional to the Objective Force (designed to capitalize on information-age based technologies and Human Interaction to Non-Human Interaction). Traditional “stovepipes” among services are being eliminated and replaced with integrated systems that allow joint forces (combined Army, Air Force and navy) to seamlessly execute required tasks. This study was undertaken in conjunction with Geospatial Technology (Shows Space and Time) and Geospatial Intelligence Analysis (Use Algorithm, Use AI Concepts, IMINT and GEOINT). In order to successfully support current and future Ethiopian military operations in war zones, geospatial technologies and geospatial intelligence must be integrated to accommodate force structure evolution and mission requirement directives. The intent of joint intelligence operations is to integrate Ground, Air and Navy Forces at war zone and also give COP (“common operational picture”) for Operational and Tactical Commander Service and national intelligence capabilities into a unified effort that surpasses any single organizational effort and provides the most accurate and timely intelligence to commanders.

China in the Trade War Against the US. Tactical Capabilities and Prospects

China in the Trade War Against the US. Tactical Capabilities and Prospects

ASSURANCE FIRE SAFETY OF POWER FACILITIES DUE TO DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING MOBILE ROBOTICS

As a result of statistical data analysis on fires and accidents that occurred on power facilities, specific features have been identified for suppressing such fires. One of them is exposure of persons participating in firefighting to hazardous factors and associated events. This results in interruption of fire suppression, as people and equipment have to be removed to a safe area. In order to ensure fire suppression in a hazardous environment, it is proposed to use mobile fire suppression robots that are capable of operating under the conditions considered. Technical specifications of mobile robots, that largely determine their operational efficiency, have been evaluated and substantiated. Technical requirements have been specified and used as the basis for developing a prototype of the mobile robotic fire suppression unit designed for application at power facilities. Robotic fire suppression unit tactical capabilities have been assessed under the given conditions, with a favorable result.

Factors influencing E-HRM implementation in government organisations

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors influencing the implementation of electronic human resource management (e-HRM) in Bangladesh government organisations. Recent research evidence has shown that e-HRM played a significant role in enhancing the performance of human resource (HR) departments in private sector organisations. While similar practices are expected from government domain, there is no empirical research evidence to support this proposition. Given the significant technological advancements today, e-HRM as a strategic tool has grown to encompass seamless functionality to support organisations in providing tactical capability, reducing cost and continuous service improvement as well as the quality of service delivery. Although several private and public sector organisations have implemented e-HRM, its application within government domain in developing regions is limited. This can be attributed to the bureaucratic nature of public sector organisation, which are often slow to adopt changes.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a qualitative and multiple case study research approach.FindingsThe findings provide insights into the myth surrounding the lack of and slow implementation of e-HRM among public sector organisation in developing economies but also serve as empirical data for further research.Research limitations/implicationsThe low level in the number of public organisations that have implemented e-HRM applications in developing countries may be responsible for the dearth of empirical studies in this area. The dearth of empirical studies and the need to understand the factors that influence the implementation of e-HRM in public sector organisations led the authors to investigate the factors influencing the implementation of e-HRM in public sector organisation.Practical implicationsFindings from two case organisations exhibit that such an approach contributes towards more healthy and robust decisions for e-HRM implementation and specifies that it is acceptable by the case study organisations. The findings from this research can serve as a source of understanding the particular context in which the study was undertaken. Moreover, it should serve as a catalyst for understanding organisations in similar socio-politico and economic context.Originality/valueThis research advances and contributes to the body of knowledge as it examines factors influencing the implementation of e-HRM in Bangladesh public sector organisations and proposes a model for e-HRM implementation in government organisations in developing economies. The e-HRM implementation research presented in this paper extends recognised standards for e-HRM implementation, by bringing together influential factors – benefits, barriers and risks, thus, enabling government organisations in developing nations to produce more vigorous proposals for e-HRM implementation.

Queue-based quantitative approach for border guard operational modelling. Constructive simulator models reflecting border crossings and blockade elements.

The paper presents selected modelling techniques utilised in constructive simulation environment SymSG Border Tactics which provides tactical training capabilities for Polish Border Guard. Operational responsibilities of BG include policing as well as reconnaissance, transport and traffic control in near border areas. Modelling of such operations require multiresolution approach, as many of operational elements can be modelled as aggregated entities but majority of active simulation elements need to be implemented as individual simulation objects. The behavioural models reflecting BG, perpetrators or society have been modelled as agents and more complex operational elements (e.g. road blockades, control points during temporary restoration of the border control, border crossing) are modelled using queue system. Such approach delivers flexibility of system modelling but most of all is tuned to the calibration parameters provided by the BG analysts. Therefore, developed modelling approach provides flexibility in customisation of the model (simulation element) based on the user and scenario preferences. Constructive simulator has been designed to support brief (up to 4h) live exercises and reflect training of border guard outpost operational tasks. Finally the paper describes architectural solutions developed to support modelling approaches and required functionalities for simulation execution, after-action-review mechanism and remote simulation access.