Traditional Ways Of Working Research Articles

أثر التحول الرقمي على كفاءة تنفيذ المشاريع في القطاع الخاص في المملكة العربية السعودية

The research aims to identify the role of digital transformation in implementing projects in the private sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of implementation and project management processes through the use of modern technologies and digital technology. It also aims to improve competitiveness and promote innovation in the private sector. The results of the study found that digital transformation greatly affects all aspects of work in the private sector, from internal operations and management to product development. Digital transformation helps companies adapt to technology developments and better meet customer needs. By integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big analytics, and cloud computing, companies can enhance their operations and make informed decisions. Customer interaction can also be improved through the use of digital technology to facilitate the customer experience. And provide better services. However, the report also points out challenges related to digital transformation, such as the necessary investment in technology and the impact of changes to traditional ways of working. 'Digital transformation also requires developing employee skills and providing the necessary support to achieve change. Overall, the study of digital transformation in the private sector highlights the importance of investing in technology and developing effective digital strategies to drive innovation and promote sustainable growth.

Innovation and digitalization in construction: new opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses

The article discusses the features of innovation and the possibilities of digitalization, which are extremely important for investors and enterprises. As the authors point out, the construction industry resists technological changes and produces a large amount of useless energy; “green” innovations should compensate for these shortcomings. The emergence of new and powerful digital transformations has provided the construction industry with a lot of opportunities. Along with the industrial revolution and the modernization of technology, all industries are changing their traditional ways of working and managing. However, the developing construction industry is lagging far behind this technological transformation. Traditional methods of design and operation have become obstacles in the process of its transformation. The construction industry has played an indispensable role in the economic growth of countries over the past decades, but now it must keep up with the times. Recently, industrial enterprises have begun to introduce new concepts, such as digital construction and parametric design. However, there is still no assessment of the effectiveness of digital reform at construction enterprises.

Exploring the Synergy Between AI and VR: Advancing Film, Gaming, and E-Learning

The main thrust of this essay is to delve into the impact of virtual reality on traditional industries, especially in the fields of entertainment and education. In an age where technology and information go hand in hand, traditional ways of working have changed dramatically, with the aim of increasing efficiency and creating entirely new results. The study focuses on two companies that are utilizing virtual reality technology for innovation in the entertainment and education sectors respectively. A comparative analysis of the approaches of these two companies provides insight into the significance and innovative applications of virtual reality technology in these areas. As a revolutionary and innovative technology, virtual reality is having a wide and far-reaching impact on people’s lives. It shows great potential for improving efficiency and outcomes, but is still in the early stages of exploration and experimentation. Therefore, more advanced technical support is urgently needed and the application of virtual reality technology is constantly being improved. Virtual reality technology is at the forefront of innovation in this day and age, and it opens a door to the future.

Having fun! The role of workplace fun in enhancing employees’ creative behaviors in Chinese work settings

Digital platforms and tech giants have led to a rapid shift in values and traditional ways of working. Although “diligence” has long been essential for work success and promotion, employees in modern companies are reluctant to blindly follow this attitude. Many well–known Western companies, such as Facebook and Google, see fun in the workplace as conducive to productivity and creative behavior. We investigated the associations of fun at work with experienced fun, employees’ creative behavior, managers’ support for fun, and trust in a Chinese context using different scales. Discriminant validity was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. A total of 508 workers from Taiwan and mainland China participated in the study and completed questionnaires. A key finding was that fun at work was positively related to employees’ creative behavior. In addition, moderators of managerial support for fun and trust between the workplace and experienced fun were confirmed. These results can serve as a reference for Chinese managers who want to encourage creative behaviors and prevent negative behaviors in the workplace. In practice, results suggest that fun should be allowed more in the workplace because it could contribute to positive outcomes. However, managers should create a workplace that is fun, allows for creativity, and at the same time leads to high productivity.

Employees Working from Home: Do Leadership Factors Influence Work-Related Stress and Musculoskeletal Pain?

Data from 965 participants (230 males, 729 females, 6 other) involved in the Employees Working from Home (EWFH) study, collected in October 2020, and April and November 2021, were analysed. Generalised mixed-effect models were used to test relationships between psychosocial leadership factors and employees' stress and MSP levels. Higher quantitative demands are associated with increased stress (B: 0.289, 95%CI 0.245, 0.333), presence of MSP (OR: 2.397, 95%CI 1.809, 3.177), and increased MSP levels (RR: 1.09, 95%CI 1.04, 1.14). Higher levels of vertical trust decreased stress (B: -0.094, 95%CI -0.135, -0.052) and presence of MSP (OR: 0.729, 95%CI 0.557, 0.954). Role clarity decreased stress (B: -0.055, 95%CI -0.104, -0.007) and levels of MSP (RR: 0.93, 95%CI 0.89, 0.96). Working with interruptions was associated with increased stress (B: 0.199, 95%CI 0.119, 0.280) and MSP (OR: 1.834, 95%CI 1.094, 3.072). Leaders will need to take a broad view of job design, taking into account physical and psychosocial aspects of work, to effectively support employees WFH and manage stress and MSP.

Cyber insurance: state of the art, trends and future directions

Society has become increasingly dependent on IT infrastructure and services. Additionally, the pandemic of COVID-19 forced the transition of the traditional way of working (i.e., physical presence) into a more modern and flexible one (i.e., working remotely). This has led to an increase of cyberattacks, as a direct consequence of the increase of the attack surface but subsequently also led to an increased necessity for the protection of information systems. Toward the protection of information systems, cyber insurance is considered as a strategy for risk management, where necessary. Cyber insurance is emerging as an important tool to protect organizations against cyberattack-related losses. In this work, we extensively examine the relevant literature on cybersecurity insurance, research and practice, in order to draft the current landscape and present the trends.

Napredne tehnike u analizama saobraćajnih nezgoda

Modern vehicles in road traffic are equipped with mutually integrated electronic devices used for managing systems. A chip in the airbag module identifies collisions and, at the same time, memorizes key parameters prepared for the analysis of traffic accidents. After the transfer of data, it is possible to make an undoubted temporal-spatial analysis and give answers to all those questions which the previous practice had no answers for and instead relied on the principle of in dubio pro reo. The paper describes the current cognitive methods, presents modern digital forensics devices, its history, organization of digital forensics systems, highlights the formal and factual dilemmas of this novelty, describes the technique and method of data access as well as different perspectives. A list of questions that have not been answered by previous practice is provided, as well as several examples from practice, demonstrating the advantages that digital forensics achieves in relation to the traditional way of working. Applying the results of digital forensics will undoubtedly have a substantial effect on eradicating false accusations, erroneous verdicts, and unnecessary lawsuits. It will completely change the work of traffic-technical experts by eradicating all known weaknesses, reduce the number of lawsuits, and largely shorten the existing ones, which will affect the economy of proceedings in this area.

The Interplay of digitalization, organizational support, workforce agility and task performance in a blended working environment: evidence from Indian public sector organizations

Dynamic changes in business environment due to unforeseen factors such as COVID-19 pandemic may pose a threat to business continuity of an organization and challenge traditional ways of working. Blended working arrangement could be a possible alternative under such situations. This study examines the role of perceived usefulness of digitalization (PUD), workforce agility (WA) and perceived organizational support (POS) in task performance (TPBW) and explains the underlying process. Survey results of 201 managers of Indian public section organizations show that PUD, WA and TPBW are positively related to each other. However, POS neither plays a direct nor a moderating role in their relationships. WA partially mediates the relationship of PUD and TPBW. Theoretical contributions and managerial implications have been discussed.

Project learning in preschool institutions

Innovations in teaching arose as a need to help traditional methods and means to achieve goals that have been set, but which traditional ways of working and behaving in teaching are not achievable, due to numerous changes in the modern world. The child of the modern world requires a different approach to work, complete individualization and commitment, with unlimited freedom. In these segments, traditional teaching makes serious mistakes, which is why innovative models are needed to improve it, such as project teaching. Project learning, as an innovative model in teaching, is the topic of this paper, through the description of its requirements, purpose, the role that the educator and the child have in it. The most important answer is how important project learning is in preschool education, when the foundations are laid for further work and development of children.

Destination City for Digital Nomad's in Thailand: A Case Study of Digital Nomad Community in Chiang Mai

The popularity of moving abroad for working and travelling at the same time has started to become a lifestyle that gradually breaks the traditional way of working as salaried workers or being known as a Digital Nomad (Müller, 2016). In Thailand, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket are the top destinations, especially Chiang Mai, which was once chosen as the world's number 1 destination for digital nomads to move to (Chiangmai buddy, 2017). This study aims to understand the factors of nomads’ migration (Pofeldt, 2017). Qualitative research collected data and in-depth interviews with 11 key informants through a digital nomad community in Chiang Mai. Data analysis was performed through the method of content analysis. The results of the research showed that there were three factors supporting a decision of selecting Chiang Mai as a destination city. The first factor is natural and cultural capital, such as its unique culture, various tourist attractions, food, and diverse nature. The second factor is access to work and communication infrastructures through the internet, cafés, internet prices, and services. The third factor is information exchange networks are built, integrating networks of a digital nomad community in Chiang Mai where opinions are exchanged, and activities are performed constantly. This has led to exchange networks that have made Chiang Mai become a top destination for nomads around the world.

Identifying capital for school improvement: recommendations for a whole school approach to ESD implementation

The present study explores how school improvement in combination with a teacher professional development (TPD) project influenced the implementation of education for sustainable development (ESD) in five Swedish schools, when employing a whole school approach. Interviews were conducted with three teachers from each school. Shulman and Shulman’s four forms of capital for capacity building were used as a framework for the data analysis. The impact of the project on the schools’ pedagogical activities varied considerably between the schools. The transformative potential in ESD was realized to a greater extent in the schools characterized by high levels of moral capital – i.e. trust – than in the schools characterized by more individual and traditional ways of working. Three general conclusions concerning ESD implementation are drawn: 1) Prior to launching a whole school project for ESD, it is desirable to make an inventory of the capacity building capital at participating schools, and to identify contextual factors constituting external pressure on the building of capital. 2) The school improvement project and the TPD need to be locally adjusted to the available capital. 3) A strategy for adapting the project to the various external pressures needs to be developed.

CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFECTS OF LABORATORY CULTURE ON FREE ADDRESS OFFICE SELECTION IN A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FACILITY

In recent years, the diversification of work styles has forced the need for changes in offices and their work styles. However, the introduction of free addresses has an impact on the traditional way of working and behavior of residents, and sufficient consideration is required when introducing them.

The great workplace reset : Pivoting to the human experience in the war for talent

The COVID-19 pandemic has required everyone to rethink their traditional approach to live–work–play, radically shaking up the design philosophy of workplaces and office buildings. The paper discusses how employers can create a high-performance workplace, starting with an assessment of current space utilisation and a deep understanding of what employees want from their place of work, today and in the future. A human-centric approach to the workplace can make a significant difference to both the bottom line and the employee experience. Employers that unlock this potential will be rewarded with previously unrealised abilities, energy and commitment. The paper concludes that, post-pandemic, the need for physical and collaborative working space is still strong, but traditional ways of working have changed for good.

Intelligent Tutoring System of Linear Programming

There is a growing technological development in intelligent teaching systems. This field has become interesting to many researchers. In this paper, we present an intelligent tutoring system for teaching mathematics that helps students understand the basics of linear programming using Linear Program Solver and Service for Solving Linear Programming Problems, through which students will be able to solve economic problems. It comes down to determining the minimum or maximum value of a linear function, which is called the objective function, according to pre-set limiting conditions expressed by linear equations and inequalities. The goal function and the limiting conditions represent a mathematical model of the observed problem. Working as a professor of mathematics in high school, I felt the need for one such work and dealing with the study of linear programming as an integral part of mathematics. There are a number of papers in this regard, but exclusively related to traditional ways of working, as stated in the introductory part of the paper. The center of work as well as the final part deals with the study of linear programming using programs that deal with this topic.

Adapting to change in academic libraries

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discover the main reasons for change, why change is necessary and how library professionals can adapt to change. Academic institutions are rapidly changing around the world where libraries are facing similar challenges and adapting change is a demand for growth and improvement. Library administrators need a clear vision and strategic plan to meet the upcoming challenges, they must have self-confidence, ability to work with diversity. Library professionals need to show flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills, they also need to adopt new ways of working and dealing with the academic community.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review is built on resources from offline and online full-text databases such as ProQuest, EBSCO, Emerald, Library Literature and Information Science databases. This paper is based on a systematic literature review method which includes 50 research articles and 5 print books. A total of 109 articles were collected at the beginning stage but after their analysis in detail, they were reduced to 50 articles as the rest of the articles did not exactly focus on adapting to change in academic libraries. Basic keyword and advanced searching options have been used to retrieve the relevant literature on the topic from peer-reviewed and scholarly resources.FindingsChanges are the result of organizational restructuring, user expectations and accessibility to a growing range of digital content, so library professionals are under pressure to adopt change in academic libraries and introduce new services and technology. Library professionals need to change traditional ways of working and boost their knowledge and skills, collaborative attitude, redesign and policies and procedures and create a willingness to adapt to the change. Challenges can be managed if an individual has a keen interest and eagerness to keep up to date with the current knowledge and emerging trends in academic libraries.Research limitations/implicationsAppropriate literature on the topic was reviewed systematically, not all publications were included. Literature on this topic is relatively limited so more research and publications are needed to deal with current and future scenarios of academic libraries.Practical implicationsThis paper offers a useful overview of the ways and approaches used to adopting change by library professionals and the approaches that can be used in the current and future settings of academic libraries. Suggestions and recommendations can be used in the field of LIS, as well as library professionals may apply in the academic and research libraries to effectively change.Originality/valueThis paper focuses on the concept of adapting to change in academic libraries, rather than responding to change. This piece of opinion contributes to library science in the area of how to manage and implement change, suggests ways and frameworks which can be used to adopting change by library professionals.

REMOTE WORK DURING THE PANDEMIC THE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SECONDARY DATA

This paper presents theoretical and practical aspects of remote work. The emergence of remote work is connected with the economic, political, social, cultural and technological changes of the turn of the 21st century. It offers a range of advantages, both to the employee and employer, hence its popularisation. During the pandemic, in March 2020, activity of individuals in Poland was restricted due to epidemiological considerations, which in terms of professional activity meant obligation or requirement of working from home. As a result, the percentage of employees working outside the premises of the employer in 2020 increased twice compared to 2019 As empirical studies show, the shift to remote work by a relatively numerous group of people reveals both advantages and disadvantages of this solution, both from the perspective of organisations and their staff. Remote work offers safety to employees and allows them to save on commuting time, but their work efficiency represents a controversial issue, as it is reduced by technical problems, lack of self-discipline or appropriate working conditions at home. From the point of view of the employer, it is difficult to control or manage the effects of the employee’s work if there is deficit of direct communication, especially in the case of organisations that did not employ such solutions earlier. An important aspect is the fact that a range of industries and professions cannot benefit from remote work. The secondary data reveal a picture of post-pandemic hybrid model of work, where the solutions of home office worked out during the last months will be used in conjunction with traditional ways of working in which communication with, management, motivation and control of employees is easier.

Human rights education in palliative care – an evaluation of a national training programme

Purpose This paper aims to report findings of a service evaluation using a human rights-based approach in the training and education of staff in palliative settings. Design/methodology/approach A non-randomly sampled, uncontrolled, pre- and post-test design. Data was collected at three points over a six-month period during the period April 2017 to September 2019. As a service evaluation no ethical approval was required. Consent was implied by self-completion and submission of questionnaires. In total, 1,402 people attended the training, 480 completed pre- and post-training questionnaires (146 completed the questionnaire at six months), with 86 completing a questionnaire at all three data collection points. Findings Findings show increased levels of self-reported knowledge and confidence at two weeks and six months post-training. Implementing human rights in the workplace is complex. Difficulties maintaining knowledge and keeping up to date with changes in legislation and traditional ways of working were cited as barriers to service users’ human rights. Research limitations/implications More evaluation is required to ensure the positive elements in this evaluation can be applied more widely. Practical implications Human rights education has a contribution to make in supporting staff to manage the challenges involved. It may also increase the complexity of decision-making. Training needs to incorporate systems wide approaches and its benefits measured. Social implications The aim was to provide staff with the knowledge to make objective and proportionate decisions about personalised care. The assumption was this would help improve the experience of end of life care. Originality/value This is the first evaluation in the UK that we are aware of that has examined the impact of human rights education on end of life care.

It soon became clear – insights into technology and participation

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the experience of working with different conceptualisations of participation and participatory practice. This is done through an examination of the involvement of a technology company within a multinational, 3-years participatory research project involving 13 partners and over 200 disabled people.Design/methodology/approachThis paper provides a case study, narrative account of a range of activities undertaken within the project, presenting a rare and much-needed explicit insight into the emergence of participatory ways of working and the reasoning and tensions behind them.FindingsThrough the case study gaze of one of the technology companies involved, it explicates the underpinning processes of the participatory approach and how these challenged the notions of various partners.Originality/valueThis paper shows how engaging in meaningfully participatory research creates profound institutional challenges for technology developers. The subsequent need to make hard decisions and compromises throughout disrupts traditional ways of working and anticipated outcomes. However, it also reveals opportunities for delivering unanticipated and transformative outcomes, highlighting the need for greater flexibility in funding research that aims to be participatory.

Teamwork in clinical genomics: A dynamic sociotechnical healthcare setting.

Teamworking across sociotechnical boundaries in healthcare is growing as technological advances in medicine abound. With this progress, teams need to find new ways of working together in non-traditional settings. The novel field of clinical genomics provides the opportunity to rethink the existing approach to teamworking and how it needs to evolve. Our aim was to identify the key factors influencing teamworking in the emerging field of clinical genomics and how can they be applied in practice. We drew on three qualitative datasets from interviews undertaken in Australia, 2018/2019, that explored determinants of implementation of clinical genomics with laboratory scientists (n=7), service and programme leads (n=21), project officers (n=2), clinical genetics staff (n=26) and other medical specialists (n=21). Data were analysed using a theory-informed matrix approach to identify themes related to teamworking. We identify that teams in clinical genomics work in an elongated adaptive context where there is rapid evolution of the knowledge base, shifting expectations of staff roles, and fast changes of technology. Delivering care in this setting brings additional challenges to teamworking as members strive to stay abreast of current knowledge and technology. We identify four themes: (a) the role of the team in keeping knowledge up-to-date; (b) professional identity; (c) team adaptability, and (d) practical/organisational considerations. Challenges to teamworking that arise in the elongated adaptive context do not always fit traditional ways of working, and innovative strategies will need to be adopted to ensure the diagnostic advances of clinical genomics are realised. Provision of time and permission for team members to share knowledge and evolve, promoting capacity building, nurturing trustful relationships and establishing boundaries are amongst the practice recommendations for organisational and team leaders, even though these activities may disrupt existing ways of working or hierarchical structures.

Changing behavior of academic libraries and role of library professionals

PurposeThis paper aims to discover the key challenges and identifies reasons for the changing behavior of academic libraries and the role of library professionals, and how can they manage those challenges in a time of change. The paper reveals the most important competencies in a reshaping environment of libraries and the best ways of dealing with change. Library professionals are struggling to reform their traditional ways of working and trying to boost their knowledge and skills as current demand for higher education. Organizations can play an important role to develop willingness for accepting change and reduce stress among employees and prepare them to accept new systems and reality by creating collaborative and supporting environments that provide opportunities for growth and improvement. All library professionals must have the eagerness to keep up with the emerging trends and prepare themselves to accept changes that would have a direct impact on the libraries and the role of library professionals. Academic libraries have similar issues and challenges around the world, those are outcomes of technological advancement, digital resources, innovative services and diversity in higher education; therefore, the role of library professionals is changing.Design/methodology/approachThe research method is built on literature reviews from offline and online. The systematic literature review method is used to review full-text databases such as EBSCO, ProQuest, Library Literature and Information Science databases. Basic search options for keyword searching and advanced searching options have been used to retrieve the relevant papers on the right topic. A total of 113 papers were collected at the initial stage, but after their analysis in detail, they were reduced to 52 scholarly and peer-reviewed papers because the rest of the papers did not exactly express relevant content on the topic.FindingsLibrary professionals are struggling to keep up with the new competencies and adopt the innovative system and reality because diversity is rapidly changing. The best ways of dealing with change include reform the traditional ways to new ways of working and create collaboration at all levels. Librarians are under pressure to develop new skills to deal with the current scenarios that are affecting the role of library professionals. Academic libraries have similar challenges in a rapidly reshaping environment that are needed to address by researchers and library professionals for the present and future of academic libraries.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is a piece of opinion, 52 appropriate papers on the topic have been reviewed from the peer-reviewed journals, not all publications were included. The existing literature described that there is a need for growth and improvement of academic libraries and workforce in financial crises because they play fundamental roles in society by offering services and information resources, so library professionals need to be very aware of these implications.Originality/valueThe literature on this particular topic is relatively limited. Therefore, this paper is the first to offer a systematic literature review on the changing behavior of academic libraries and the role of library professionals. This paper provides insights into the concept of adopting change and dealing with challenges in a time of change. It adds value to the library and information sciences literature and delivers outlines for the library professionals.