Value-based Approach Research Articles

Optimising clonal performance in sugarcane: leveraging non-additive effects via mate-allocation strategies.

Mate-allocation strategies in breeding programs can improve progeny performance by harnessing non-additive genetic effects. These approaches prioritise predicted progeny merit over parental breeding value, making them particularly appealing for clonally propagated crops such as sugarcane. We conducted a comparative analysis of mate-allocation strategies, exploring utilising non-additive and heterozygosity effects to maximise clonal performance with schemes that solely consider additive effects to optimise breeding value. Using phenotypic and genotypic data from a population of 2,909 clones evaluated in final assessment trials of Australian sugarcane breeding programs, we focused on three important traits: tonnes of cane per hectare (TCH), commercial cane sugar (CCS), and Fibre. By simulating families from all possible crosses (1,225) with 50 progenies each, we predicted the breeding and clonal values of progeny using two models: GBLUP (considering additive effects only) and extended-GBLUP (incorporating additive, non-additive, and heterozygosity effects). Integer linear programming was used to identify the optimal mate-allocation among selected parents. Compared to breeding value-based approaches, mate-allocation strategies based on clonal performance yielded substantial improvements, with predicted progeny values increasing by 57% for TCH, 12% for CCS, and 16% for fibre. Our simulation study highlights the effectiveness of mate-allocation approaches that exploit non-additive and heterozygosity effects, resulting in superior clonal performance. However, there was a notable decline in additive gain, particularly for TCH, likely due to significant epistatic effects. When selecting crosses based on clonal performance for TCH, the inbreeding coefficient of progeny was significantly lower compared to random mating, underscoring the advantages of leveraging non-additive and heterozygosity effects in mitigating inbreeding depression. Thus, mate-allocation strategies are recommended in clonally propagated crops to enhance clonal performance and reduce the negative impacts of inbreeding.

Unmasking Illicit Enrichment: A Comparative Analysis of Wealth Acquisition Under Indonesian, Thailand and Islamic Law

Within the context of both countries, influenced significantly by Islamic legal norms, corruption and illicit enrichment are condemned as violations of justice, honesty, and integrity. In Thailand, where the legal framework for handling illicit enrichment is relatively well-structured, these values can be further integrated to enhance transparency and accountability. Shifting the burden of proof, in line with Islamic ethical principles, can imbue the law enforcement process with a robust moral and social dimension. In Indonesia, where the concept of illicit enrichment is not fully articulated in anti-corruption legislation, these values can serve as a foundation to complement the existing legal framework. The KPK, empowered to monitor officials' wealth, can incorporate these principles into its vetting and investigative mechanisms, reinforcing a values-based approach to corruption prevention and prosecution. Applying Islamic teachings in governance and law can provide an ethical underpinning, fortifying existing legal structures. It entails not only introducing new rules but also nurturing a culture of integrity in society and emphasizing the moral responsibility of public officials. By grounding their legal systems in profound Islamic values, both countries can advance their battle against corruption and illicit enrichment, fortify their legal frameworks, and ultimately promote the development of more transparent and accountable governance.

Oceanic diplomacy and foreign-policy making in Tuvalu: a values-based approach

Recently, scholars of the Pacific region have discussed the concept of Oceanic diplomacy. Oceanic diplomacy focuses on diplomatic practices or principles that belong to Pacific cultures and are distinct from but sometimes work in concert with Western diplomatic practices. The goal of exploring Oceanic diplomacy is examining the current value of these practices and principles, whether within a single country, among Pacific nations, or at the global level. Here, I apply Oceanic diplomacy in analysing Tuvalu’s 2020 Foreign Policy: Te Sikulagi (The Horizon). I first examine the main cultural concepts highlighted in Te Sikulagi – falepili (being a good neighbour) and kaitasi (shared ownership) – and how they function within traditional Tuvaluan diplomacy. I next examine how, after the publication of Te Sikulagi, these concepts were earmarked for use in bolstering relations with other Pacific nations as part of Western or ‘conventional’ diplomatic practices (i.e. signing diplomatic relations). Finally, I outline how these concepts are utilised at the global level in Tuvalu’s activism on climate change. To conclude, I discuss not only how Oceanic diplomacy demonstrates the existence of diplomacies outside the Western diplomatic paradigm but also how these culturally distinctive and antecedent diplomacies are increasingly influencing global diplomatic trends.

ΔV-learning: An adaptive reinforcement learning algorithm for the optimal stopping problem

The optimal stopping problem is concerned with finding an optimal policy to stop a stochastic process in order to maximize the expected return. This problem is critical in stochastic control and can be found in many different fields, such as operations research, finance, and healthcare. In this paper, we model the underlying stochastic process of the optimal stopping problem as a Markov decision process and propose a computationally efficient model-free value-based reinforcement learning approach, named ΔV-learning. The efficiency is improved by taking advantage of the unique structural properties of the optimal stopping problem into our algorithm design. We consider two types of the optimal stopping problems: the standard optimal stopping and the regenerative optimal stopping, which differ in their transition dynamics once the stopping action is executed. We conduct numerical experiments on our proposed method and compare its performance against existing reinforcement learning algorithms and rule-based policies. The results show that our ΔV-learning method is able to outperform the benchmark algorithms in all experiments.

Leading hybrid organisations: the contribution of "leadership beacons", emotional transcendence, and transitional space to cross organisational collaboration

Hybrid organisations contribute to solving wicked problems arising from societal issues stemming from public health, climate change, or crime. They combine at least two organisations with different institutional logics, cultures, and identities. Their collaboration across boundaries is characterised by conflicts and paradoxical tensions due to the inherent coopetition paradox arising from the need to maintain their organisational identities. My research with a Dutch public–private partnership (PPP) fighting large-scale financial crime focuses on the understanding of emotional reactions of management and leadership to these conflicts and paradoxical tensions. In a preliminary study used as a foundation I demonstrated together with colleagues that emotional transcendence is a key ingredient in facilitating collaboration. In this presented study I found that "leadership beacons", i.e.leaders with a clear and pronounced value-based leadership approach which illuminate the path towards collaboration are creating this emotional transcendence. In this article I want to first show how leadership beacons create this emotional transcendence by offering a transitional space. As a result, emotional trust and thus collaboration are strengthened. Some resulting practical advice for leaders will follow and I will conclude this article with a discussion of the results and an outlook for future research.

How to extend value-based healthcare to population-based healthcare systems? Defining an outcome-based segmentation model for health authority

ObjectivesValue-based healthcare (VBHC) is considered the most promising guiding principle for a new generation of health service production. Many countries have attempted to apply VBHC to managerial and clinical decision-making....

3.D. Round table: Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention: which opportunities from the EU Cancer Mission?

Abstract While Europe accounts for a tenth of the world's population, it holds a quarter of the world's cancer cases. In the current scenario that see an increase in the proportion of elderly population in the EU, lives lost to cancer in the EU are set to increase by more than 24% by 2035, making it the leading cause of death in the EU. The overall economic impact of cancer in Europe is estimated to exceed €100 billion annually. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted cancer care, disrupting prevention and treatment, delaying diagnosis and vaccination, and affecting access to medicines. Since the pandemic began, the number of cancer diagnoses has decreased, foreshadowing a future increase in cases. In response to such challenges, the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan (EBPC) published in 2021 reflects a political commitment to leave no stone unturned to take action against cancer. In the EBPC, there is a renewed commitment to invest in cancer prevention, treatment and care that recognises the growing challenges, and opportunities to overcome them, including the developments in cancer care. In order to implement the EBPC the European Commission will use all the related funding instruments of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) and it will be constantly guided from the experts of the Mission Board of Cancer. By establishing specific goals together with funding, the EU ensures the involvement of the Member States in tackling risk factors that are common to most non-communicable diseases. Simultaneously, there is a clear step towards health equity by collecting data stratified by equity-relevant attributes such as education or income. On another level, the focus on cancer might trigger new effective outcome-based payment models for personalised medicine, as well as better collection of data needed for a value-based approach on the effectiveness of health care. In the round table the panellists will discuss the opportunities and challenges of the EBCP implementation with the President of the Cancer Mission Board Walter Ricciardi, by addressing the epidemiological scenario of cancer disease in Europe and the related economic burden (Joao Vasco Santos), the role of the Comprehensive Cancer Control Networks and related Joint Action (Tit Albreht), and the readiness of the health services (Johan Hansen). Key messages • The implementation of the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan requires coordinated efforts among stakeholders with a clear leadership from Public Health Professionals. • Many externalities can be achieved through the EBCP as cancer has same determinants of most of the non-communicable diseases. Speakers/Panelists Walter Ricciardi Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Rome, Rome, Italy Tit Albreht National Institute of Public Health, Ljubljana, Slovenia João Vasco Santos EUPHA-ECO Johan Hansen EUPHA-HSR

An essay on the need to redefine economics for the sake of a human economy

More than 90 years after Lionel Robbins more or less defined the subject ofeconomics in his famous essay, it is time to redress the issue in light of recent developments and new insights. Robbins used the figure of Robinson Crusoe to define homo economicus as an agent that makes choices in conditions of scarcity. By re-reading and re-interpreting the story of Crusoe, we make more sense of the narrative when we envisage people engaged in practices by which they realize what is important to them, that is, their values. Homo economicus becomes a special case pertinent to theinstrumental economies of markets and organizations. In the so-called human economies of the home, the social, cultural, and natural world, people use the inputs that they acquire in the instrumental economies to realize what is important to them, such as families, friendships, science, art, religion, meanings. This shift in perspective will have far reaching consequence for the way economists think and theorize and enables them to connect with the value-based approach that is increasingly dominatingthe worlds of business and politics.

Estimating the savings of a national project to prevent healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) significantly impact patients' morbidity and mortality and have a detrimental financial impact on the health care system. Various strategies exist to prevent HAIs, but economic evaluations are needed to choose which are most appropriate. To present the financial impact of a nationwide project on HAI prevention in intensive care units (ICUs) using a quality improvement (QI) approach. A health economic evaluation assessed the financial results of the QI initiative "Saúde em Nossas Mãos" (SNM), implemented in Brazil between January 2018 and December 2020. Among 116 participating institutions, 13 (11.2%) correctly reported the aggregate cost and stratified patients (with vs. without HAI) in the pre-intervention and post-intervention periods. Average cost (AC) was calculated for each analysed HAI, central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). The absorption model and time-driven activity-based costing were used for cost estimations. Infections the project could have prevented during its implementation were estimated to demonstrate the financial impact of the SNM initiative. The aggregated AC calculated for each HAI from these 13 ICUs - US$8,480 for CLABSI, US$10,039 for VAP, and US$7,464 for CAUTI - were extrapolated to the total number of HAIs prevented by the project (1,727 CLABSI, 3,797 VAP, and 2,150 CAUTI). The overall savings of the SNM as of December 2020 were estimated at US$68.8 million, with an estimated return on investment (ROI) of 765%. Reporting accurate financial data on HAI prevention strategies is still challenging in Brazil. Our results suggest that a national QI initiative to prevent HAI in critical care settings is a feasible and value-based approach, reducing financial waste and yielding a significant ROI for the health care system.

Hidden Public Services

Libraries organize themselves into various departments reflecting their operations and the functional role of individual staff members. Traditionally, most libraries have defined forward facing services as public service. This understanding has often excluded those staff working within a technical services department (acquisitions, cataloging, eresource management), web design, digital services from viewing themselves as providing a public service. The authors analyze library functions in eresource management, licensing, metadata, and accessibility services to underscore the importance of understanding the shared nature of library work such that all staff in the library are seen to be working to promote the connection between patrons and resources, and thus have a connection to each patron who uses the library. By analyzing functional roles and sharing knowledge, libraries can enhance their organizational alignment to support patrons more holistically by broadening the definition of public services. The article emphasizes the necessity of ongoing communication, understanding, and the adoption of a values-based approach toward organizational culture and functioning.

Values-Based Leadership: Developing and Using Core Leadership Values

As healthcare organizations continue to evolve, their administrators, leaders, and managers will find themselves tackling new and unprecedented ethical dilemmas. A values-based approach to leadership can help guide them through these uncharted waters. It can also foster shared values among employees that will guide their behaviors and help them to make the best decisions possible. This article defines what it means to be a values-based leader and describes the benefits and challenges of this relatively young style of leadership. It describes how healthcare leaders can identify and articulate their organizations’ values and offers them three hands-on exercises to involve employees in the process. This article then provides how-to suggestions for writing an effective core values statement and explores ways that leaders can introduce and implement values-based leadership. Finally, this article provides examples of seven inspiring core values statements from healthcare organizations.

ЕКОЛОГІЧНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ ЯК ПРОДУКТ ЕКОЛОГІЧНОЇ ОСВІТИ ТА ЕКОЛОГІЧНОГО ВИХОВАННЯ

The article gives the analysis of the actual problems of environmental education, suggests the mechanisms for the forming of ethical imperatives of logical culture of personality. The author emphasizes that environmental education is one of the important component of environmental activity where takes place the process of ecological consciousness, thorough ecological and worldview convictions at every our contemporary. The purpose of the article is to open the mechanism of forming and functioning of ethical imperatives in ecological structure of personality. The achieving of this purpose is possible on condition if environmental education will be included in the complex of educational process and oriented on all categories of population. It has been noted that mastering ecological knowledge by the subject of ecological activity depends on definite system of value orientations: own attitude to questions which must be studied, the readiness to devote themselves to the protection of environment and desire to take part in nature protection events. There have been considered the role of education in becoming of ecological culture. In this case we can speak about moral and ecological education that is not only the means of mastering the external benchmarks and regulators but transformation them in elements of personal consciousness, in interior regulators. It is emphasised that a certain system of values should be the basis of environmental education. The value-based approach is one of the leading ones in environmental education. Attention is also drawn to the fact that the system of values as a phenomenon of social practice and culture is not fundamental in the process of education. It is itself, as an organic part of social activity, a social value. Environmental work as social activity is capable of improving and qualitatively changing environmental programmes, reprogramming all types of human activity and is aimed at spiritual and practical development of the environment. There have been done the conclusion that such education contributes to production of value oriented view on nature. So, the ecological activity is a universal, adaptive and optimization mechanism of human society thanks to which is possible the coevolutional process oriented to achievements of harmonic interaction in the system «society – nature». Keyword: ecological culture, ecological education, coevolutional, environmental education, ethical imperative.

Assessing the social values of historic shopping arcades: building biographies

Social value has a long academic tradition in the field of heritage studies, and while it has become part of heritage management, expert-driven intrinsic values still dominate the conservation policy and practice. This paper explores the use of building biographies as a way to assess, illustrate and record the social value of shopping arcades. A case study of the North Street Arcade in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is used to explore how building biographies can contribute bottom-up evidence to top-down value-based approaches of architectural conservation. The North Street Arcade is a listed shopping arcade that has been lying vacant and derelict for the last 30 years awaiting demolition and redevelopment. Archival documents, historic photographs, news reports and documentaries, interviews and anthropology were combined to compile the arcade’s biography. Allowing the combination of positivist and interpretive approaches, as well as merging community and expert voices, building biographies can produce localised and inclusive heritage narratives that accentuate the many dimensions of social value that different publics ascribe to built heritage. Policy relevance Although social value has become part of heritage management, expert-driven values still dominate the conservation policy and practice. The inclusion of social value in the statutory criteria for listing could afford heritage protection to places that are highly valued by local communities, thereby encompassing places that do not fulfil the architectural and historic criteria. This article explores the use of building biographies as a way to assess, illustrate and record the social value of shopping arcades. The building biography is an approach that combines qualitative methods deriving from anthropology and sociology with historical and architectural analysis, and can be used to highlight the link between people and places, as well as their ever-changing cultural context. This paper illustrates how building biographies can contribute bottom-up evidence to top-down value-based approaches of architectural conservation and highlight the social value of shopping arcades.

Реверсивна логістика в системі логістичного менеджменту: вплив на формування конкурентоспроможності підприємства

In the context of the evolutionary development of the concept of logistics in the enterprise management system, the problem is the incompleteness of the theoretical foundations of logistics activities of enterprises. The terminology of logistics management, description of synergistic relationships between logistics and other activities at an enterprise, assessment of the impact of such relationships on the competitiveness of an enterprise, and study of logistics reserves for increasing the competitiveness of an enterprise (which also include reverse logistics) need to be clarified. In this article, the authors, using a value-based approach, aim to clarify the role of logistics management in the process of forming the competitiveness of an enterprise, and, consequently, in the process of managing the latter. Again, based on the value-oriented approach, the article describes the place of reverse logistics in the structure of logistics management; the principles and advantages of using reverse logistics are summarized. The article considers the relationship between the competitiveness of enterprises, the value chain and consumer value. The structure of benefits that the value chain generates for the end consumer (benefits from ownership of goods, benefits of exchange, benefits of place and time, reputational benefits) is determined, and the role of logistics activities in creating such benefits is shown. In the context of focusing on maximizing consumer value, the necessity of integrating the work of various departments of the enterprise and partner enterprises in the implementation of logistics activities is substantiated. The essence of logistics management as a type of management that focuses on the management of logistics operations based on the formation of cross-functional and inter-organizational integration in order to optimize the functioning of the supply chain, maximize customer value for end users and increase the competitiveness of supply chain participants is disclosed. In the structure of logistics management, the author defines the place of reverse logistics, which is a type of phase logistics activity that creates competitive advantages for partner enterprises by strengthening integration in logistics chains, saving costs through the use of secondary resources in production processes, optimizing inventories, production and trade assortment in relation to current and future demand, and, as a result, maximizing consumer value for end consumers.

Creativity in Art Education as Environment for Realisation of Professional and Creative Potential of the Individual

The purpose of the article is to consider the issue of creativity in modern art education, which forms a holistic environment within which the realisation of the professional and creative potential of the individual becomes possible. The research methodology is based on systemic and value-based approaches, as well as on the application of analytical, synthetic, and cultural methods, which will allow a comprehensive consideration of the above issues and obtaining relevant research results. The scientific novelty lies in the theoretical understanding of issues of formation and development of creativity and creative environment of artistic educational institutions, which contributes to the realisation of the creative potential of the individual and the acquisition of professional competences. Conclusions. The study has revealed an increase in the role of the creativity component in the formation of a holistic space of art education, as well as the transformation of the paradigm in the field of education based on the general principles of humanisation and culturalisation, based on a comprehensive understanding of human existence in the world, their relationship with the environment and the value dimensions of personal development. It is proven that the development of the creative potential of the individual is carried out under the influence of a creative environment, which, in turn, becomes both a condition and a result of the activity of a creative individual. The basis of creativity is the inner potential of the individual, their professional self-realisation and the ability to generate new knowledge, which is largely formed in the environment of art education. Accordingly, art education institutions have the potential to form and/or transform into creative hubs for learning and creating an open creative environment in the process of creative activity, where an innovative product is created and space becomes creative.
 Key words: creativity, art education, creative space, creative personality, creative environment, art education institutions.

The Impact of Value-Based Leadership on Teacher Commitment and Job Performance in Private Islamic Senior High

Introduction/Main Objectives: This study aims to analyze the impact of authentic leadership on teacher performance in private Islamic senior high schools (ISHS) mediated by commitment. Background Problems: Authentic leadership as a value-based approach offers solutions to teacher performance, but there are complexities and doubts that require further exploration and empirical testing. Novelty: It provides an in-depth exploration of the role of authentic leadership in promoting commitment and performance. It consolidates existing knowledge and synthesizes relevant value-based leadership (VBL) and authentic leadership (AL) theories. It provides a valuable resource for further research and practical applications in this educational setting. Research Methods: This study applied an explanatory survey by using a set of questionnaires. The respondents consisted of teachers and administrative staff. This study successfully collected the data of 462 respondents randomly chosen. Finding/Results: The interaction between leaders and subordinates is a dynamic process that directly influences performance and organizational commitment. A leader's ethical, moral, and values guide their actions and interactions with followers, ultimately fostering commitment and driving performance. Conclusion: Authentic leadership not only directly influences commitment and performance but also indirectly affects performance by nurturing a strong sense of commitment among teachers. Research implications: AL's cultivated values act as a beacon for nurturing commitment and performance. Practical implications underscore the paramount role of values in authentic leadership to ensure and focus on strategies for cultivating authentic leadership values to pave the way for enhancing teacher commitment and performance.

The Role of Character Development in Islamic Religious Education: An Islamic Values-Based Approach at one of the MAN Schools in South Sulawesi

This research explores the pivotal role of character development within Islamic Religious Education (IRE) using an Islamic values-based approach in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) schools situated in South Sulawesi. By investigating teachers' and students' perceptions and assessing the impact of the approach on character development, this study aims to contribute valuable insights into the significance of character education within the context of MAN schools. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The findings underscore the interconnectedness of faith and ethics, revealing the positive influence of an Islamic values-based approach on students' moral growth.

Franchisors’ Strategic Pricing Approaches for Franchise Fee Decisions and the Moderating Role of the Competitive Condition: Evidence from the Korean Franchising Market

As franchising provides several benefits to both corporations and small business owners, a growing number of contracts have been written through which corporations offer the right to use their brand name and business model, and small business owners pay fees for accepting the offers. In this franchisor–franchisee market, the franchise fee plays a pricing role in the exchange between two parties. In this context, we investigate the influence of franchisors’ strategic pricing approaches (i.e., cost- and value-based approaches) on franchise fee decisions. Furthermore, by examining the moderating effect of the competitive condition on the relationships between pricing approaches and franchise fees, we uncover franchisors’ pricing practices in greater detail. The results show that both pricing approaches have significant influences on franchise fee decisions, and the competitive condition moderates the relationship between the value-based approach and franchise fees but does not moderate the relationship between the cost-based approach and franchise fees. The findings contribute to the franchising and pricing literature and to industry practitioners.

Impact of respect, equity, and leadership in brain health.

Respect is a feeling of admiration for someone. It forms one of the core values of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), which strives to protect the world's aging populations from threats to brain health. These values guide us as we advocate for reducing the global impact of dementia. By taking a values-based approach to brain health, we can drive global changes for millions of people. Respect fortifies gratitude and embraces diversity. Philosophical discussions of the ideas support the assertion that respect is crucial in everyday conversations and actions as well as in personal, social, political, and moral spheres. No one can become a leader unless they genuinely respect and care about the success of each team member. Diversity, equity, and inclusivity form the fundamental cornerstones of respect. Understanding this core value of respect will ensure altruistic behavior among the leaders that may help mitigate racism, cultural insults, gender discrimination, stigmatization, religious hatred, and, worst of all, poor leadership abilities that have been the disconcerting examples of disrespect in recent years. We present the underlying neurobiology of respect and its impact on equity and leadership.

Transformasi Komunikasi Dakwah dalam Era Digital: Peluang dan Tantangan dalam Pendidikan Islam Kontemporer

This study aims to examine the transformation of da'wah communication in the digital era and identify opportunities and challenges faced in the context of contemporary Islamic education. By studying communication theory, information technology, and Islamic education, this research focuses on the impact of changing times marked by advances in information and communication technology. The research method uses a qualitative approach, with literature studies, interviews, and observation as data collection techniques. Through analysis of the latest data and literature, this research finds that the digital era has opened up opportunities for access to information and a wider global reach for Islamic da'wah through various social media platforms and other digital technologies. However, challenges that arise, such as the risk of content not by religious teachings and the digital divide among Muslims, are a serious concern in efforts to spread religious messages wisely. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of a religious values-based approach in integrating technology into contemporary Islamic education so that da'wah can be carried out effectively and consistently with prevailing religious principles. The results of this study conclude that it is important to provide valuable insights for preachers and practitioners of Islamic education in taking advantage of opportunities in the digital era as well as overcoming challenges that arise to optimize the transformation of da'wah communications and carry out Islamic education that is adaptive in the midst of changing times.