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Non-collisional dynamics of nonautonomous three solitons through tailoring of modulated coefficients and modulation instability gain spectra

In this paper, the generalized nonautonomous nonlinear Schrödinger equation with non-isospectral parameter is investigated from the point of view of soliton management through modulation of dispersion and nonlinearity. Based on the obtained analytic soliton solutions, the effect of modulated coefficients such as dispersion and nonlinearity on the control of soliton transmission is studied. Especially, controllable soliton interactions are investigated through suitably tailoring the inhomogeneous profiles. Additionally, modulation instability (MI) has been analyzed graphically through linear stability analysis (LSA) and MI gain spectrum is analyzed for various forms of modulated coefficients. Through this study, we confirm that the modulated coefficients in the theoretical model under investigation affect the amplitudes, widths and trajectories of the nonautonomous solitons. Thus, one can obtain the optical control system by choosing the different form of modulated coefficients for the specific problem. Results obtained in this paper would be worthy in the field of soliton management for improving the capacity of optical fiber communication system.

Lean supply chain management: a contextual contingent reconceptualization and Delphi method study

PurposeThis research proposes and illustrates a conditional view of lean supply chain management (LSCM) based upon the contextual contingent alignment between lean performance objectives (i.e. a contextual factor) and supply chain management challenges (i.e. a contingent condition) in the selection of lean approaches (i.e. a contingent event).Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the notions of contingency-based practices and strategic fit, the authors’ LSCM reconceptualization jointly considers contextual and contingency factors in specifying what lean approaches to adopt. The authors illustrate the practical relevance of LSCM reconceptualization for the Canadian agri-food industry using the Delphi method.FindingsThe authors highlight that LSCM is founded upon alignment associations between specific lean performance objectives and supply chain challenges as well as their influence on the selection of suitable lean approaches. The empirical illustration shows that those alignment associations do not occur at random, which supports the conditional view of LSCM.Research limitations/implicationsThe contextual contingent view of LSCM can inform future scholarly inquiry and can reframe practically relevant middle-range theorization on LSCM.Practical implicationsThe Delphi method-derived descriptive model of LSCM provides guidance to managers in the Canadian agri-food sector in identifying suitable lean approaches to adopt given the specific performance objective(s) pursued and supply chain management challenge(s) encountered.Originality/valueThe authors advance scholarly theorization and managerial understanding of LSCM by providing a conditional conceptualization that jointly considers relevant contextual and contingency factors that hitherto have not been examined. In ascribing what lean approach(es) to adopt to the alignment associations influence between lean performance objective(s) pursued and supply chain management challenge(s) encountered, the authors provide compelling conceptual and empirical support for the joint conditional view of LSCM.

THE ROLE OF DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY 4.0 IN THE WORLD IN ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY

This article highlights the role of industry 4.0 development in the world in ensuring economic security. Also, the fourth industrial revolution creates urgent problems for manufacturing enterprises from the point of view of technological, organizational and management. This article covers the concept of Industry 4.0 by senior managers, the driving forces for the introduction of new technologies, and scientific theoretical and methodological information aimed at overcoming the main obstacles of Industry 4.0. In addition, conclusions and suggestions on increasing the development role of industry 4.0 industry in the world in ensuring economic security are highlighted.

Time for optimism in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is among the most common motor neuron diseases in adults. Nevertheless, ALS remains fatal, despite decades of research and clinical trials, which has led to negative conclusions until recently in regard to four specific treatments. It is well known that we can learn from failures, and we consider that the time has come to present positive insight on this disease. We did a literature search using PubMed and Scopus for articles published in English from 1 January 2016, to 30 June 2022 dealing with "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis", diagnosis, treatment, and biomarkers. A comprehensive review of the literature on diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of this condition showed convincing evidence that we are now able to diagnose earlier as well as to better monitor and treat ALS. Although ALS is often difficult to diagnose and remains incurable, there are many indications that an optimistic view of ALS management in the coming years is now realistic.

Smartening up Ports Digitalization with Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Study of Artificial Intelligence Business Drivers of Smart Port Digitalization

Artificial intelligence (AI) is digitalizing transportation at sea, on land, and in the air. It has the potential to cut human error and make operations faster. However, AI is one part of a broader process to digitize and improve port operations. AI digitalization and autonomous shipping are critical in the port world; AI allows human work to be shifted toward digital platforms that are currently not fully capable. Following this, the ports industry can be sketched as a natural fit for applying AI technology, known for its complicated processes and the high proportion of human work intervention. This paper aims to analyze and explore the artificial intelligence Business Drivers of Smart Port Digitalization. This study employs the exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM) approaches using Advance Managed Outsourced Solutions (AMOS) based on a ports communities operation management view. Then propose new AI-Ports initiatives. The value-added core tasks of ports are examined to determine the possible utilization of AI technology and the AI adoption within the ports community.

“It is Very Difficult for us to Separate Ourselves from this System”: Views of European Researchers, Research Managers, Administrators and Governance Advisors on Structural and Institutional Influences on Research Integrity

Research integrity is fundamental to the validity and reliability of scientific findings, and for ethical conduct of research. As part of PRINTEGER (Promoting Integrity as an Integral Dimension of Excellence in Research), this study explores the views of researchers, research managers, administrators, and governance advisors in Estonia, Italy, Norway and UK, focusing specifically on their understanding of institutional and organisational influences on research integrity.A total of 16 focus groups were conducted. Thematic analysis of the data revealed that competition is pervasive and appeared in most themes relating to integrity. The structural frameworks for research such as funding, evaluation and publication were thought to both protect and, more commonly, undermine integrity. In addition, institutional systems, including workload and research governance, shaped participants’ day-to-day work environment, also affecting research integrity. Participants also provided ideas for promoting research integrity, including training, and creating conditions that would be supportive of research integrity.These findings support a shift away from individual blame and towards the need for structural and institutional changes, including organisations in the wider research environment, for example funding bodies and publishing companies.

Agentes Comunitárias de Saúde: o que dizem os estudos internacionais?

Abstract This is a narrative review whose objective is to understand the state of the art of the literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide, identifying their nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. The major concentration of CHW programs can still be found in low- and middle-income countries in Africa (18), Asia (12), and Latin America (05), with a few experiences in high-income countries in North America (02) and Oceania (01). In total, 38 experiences were cataloged, and the practices of care, surveillance, education, health communication, administrative practices, intersectoral articulation, and social mobilization were described. The levels and duration of CHW training were characterized, as were the different working conditions in each country. Much of the work is precarious, often voluntary and carried out by women. This review provided a comparative overview that can contribute to enrich the view of managers and decision-makers in contexts of the implementation, expansion, and reconfiguration of such programs.

Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?

This is a narrative review whose objective is to understand the state of the art of the literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide, identifying their nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. The major concentration of CHW programs can still be found in low- and middle-income countries in Africa (18), Asia (12), and Latin America (05), with a few experiences in high-income countries in North America (02) and Oceania (01). In total, 38 experiences were cataloged, and the practices of care, surveillance, education, health communication, administrative practices, intersectoral articulation, and social mobilization were described. The levels and duration of CHW training were characterized, as were the different working conditions in each country. Much of the work is precarious, often voluntary and carried out by women. This review provided a comparative overview that can contribute to enrich the view of managers and decision-makers in contexts of the implementation, expansion, and reconfiguration of such programs.

Assessment of shallow groundwater aquifer in an arid environment, Western Saudi Arabia

In arid and semi-arid regions like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), groundwater is considered the main source for drinking and agricultural uses due to low precipitation and limited surface water resources. The aim of this research is to evaluate the hydrogeological and hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in Wadi Marawani basin for sustainable development. To achieve this goal, standard analytical methods have been used to determine the physicochemical parameters in sixty-four samples. Groundwater quality and controlling factors were evaluated using diagrams (Piper, Gibbs, Chadha, and HEF) and irrigation indices such as Sodium percentage (Na%), Soluble Sodium Percentage (SSP), Permeability Index (PI), Residual Sodium Bicarbonate (RSBC) and Kelly Index (KI). Also, the Support Vector Machine for Regression (SVMR) and the Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) models have been applied to predict the irrigation parameters. The results revealed that the Quaternary aquifer of unconfined condition is the main source of groundwater in Wadi Marawani basin. Depth to water measurements in sixty-two wells indicated that the groundwater flows from east to west towards the Red Sea coast. The ionic composition of the analyzed water samples showed that, Ca–HCO3, Na–Cl, mixed Ca–Mg–Cl–SO4, and Na–Ca–HCO3 are the main water types. Assessment of groundwater quality indicates that, 33%, 86%, 100%, 100% and 69% of groundwater samples are suitable for irrigation based on the calculated irrigation indices Na%, SSP, PI, RSBC and KI respectively. The SVMR model is outperformed the MLR in prediction of the irrigation indices. There was no overfitting or underfitting in the datasets used to measure, calibrate, and validate the SVMR model of four irrigation indices. Finally, this study can provide a holistic view of groundwater management for agricultural uses in the Wadi Marawani basin.

How risk, transparency, and knowledge influence the adaptability and flexibility dimensions of the responsiveness view

Supply chain transparency is an underdeveloped area in the literature. Accordingly, this manuscript explores supply chain transparency, its relationship to risk management and knowledge creation, and its value chain application from a Responsiveness View of logistics and supply chain management. Specifically, we examine supply chain transparency as an important antecedent to responsiveness, considering strategic dimensions of adaptability (structural adjustment) and flexibility (policy adjustment). Drawing on the responsiveness and knowledge-based views, a model is proposed and evaluated using data collected from supply chain professionals. The results reveal that supply chain transparency drives knowledge creation and mediates the relationship between a firm’s risk management and responsiveness. Specifically, transparency and knowledge creation partially mediate the relationship between flexibility and risk management.The concept of supply chain transparency is discussed as a mechanism to translate information collected and disseminated as knowledge within a partnership, leading to the development of tangible capabilities. Our research builds an introductory model of strategic considerations important to further exploring theory related to supply chain responsiveness.

Marketing Management's View of Integrated Marketing Communications

Regardless of the value of the products sold, marketing activities are an integral part of running a business. Without proper marketing, the business will not be able to achieve optimal sales. Today's businesses must incorporate marketing and business activities into their overall strategy for success. This is due to the fact that modern business attaches great importance to integrated marketing communications. Some businesses use a combination of ineffective and inefficient marketing communications that do not communicate their message properly to potential buyers or consumers. This results in a constant need for remarketing efforts by businesses to reach their intended audience. This study used a case study approach to collect data. It uses interviews with medium and small business owners to gather information regarding the importance of integrated marketing communications. In addition, he took inspiration from other research to gather information on the advertising strategies and approaches of Whole Milk SMEs. Upon completion, this study demonstrates the important role of integrated marketing communications in Whole Milk SMEs. It also reveals what marketing strategies Pure Milk SMEs are using and how they plan to further promote their brands.

Thinking differently about supply chain resilience: what we can learn from social-ecological systems thinking

PurposeThis article seeks to broaden how researchers in supply chain management view supply chain resilience by drawing on and integrating insights from other disciplines – in particular, the literature on the resilience of social-ecological systems.Design/methodology/approachBefore the authors import new notions of resilience from outside the discipline, the current state of the art in supply chain resilience research is first briefly reviewed and summarized. Drawing on five practical examples of disruptive events and challenges to supply chain practice, the authors assess how these examples expose gaps in the current theoretical lenses. These examples are used to motivate and justify the need to expand our theoretical frameworks by drawing on insights from the literature on social-ecological systems.FindingsThe supply chain resilience literature has predominantly focused on minimizing the consequences of a disruption and on returning to some form of steady state (often assumed to be identical to the state that existed prior to the disruption) implicitly assuming the supply chain behaves like an engineered system. This article broadens the debate around supply chain resilience using literature on social-ecological systems that puts forward three manifestations of resilience: (1) persistence, which is akin to an engineering-based view, (2) adaptation and (3) transformation. Furthermore, it introduces seven principles of resilience thinking that can be readily applied to supply chains.Research limitations/implicationsA social-ecological interpretation of supply chains presents many new avenues of research, which may rely on the use of innovative research methods to further our understanding of supply chain resilience.Practical implicationsThe article encourages managers to think differently about supply chains and to consider what this means for their resilience. The three manifestations of resilience are not mutually exclusive. For example, while persistence may be needed in the initial aftermath of a disruption, adaptation and transformation may be required in the longer term.Originality/valueThe article challenges traditional assumptions about supply chains behaving like engineered systems and puts forward an alternative perspective of supply chains as being dynamic and complex social-ecological systems that are impossible to entirely control.

Indigenous communities in Colombia: A cultural and holistic view of cancer management.

Cancer is one of the most burdening global health challenges. Indigenous communities are at high risk for worse healthcare outcomes because of inequalities in the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of oncological diseases, that arise from socioeconomic, racial, cultural, religious beliefs, and ethnic factors. Their perception about themselves is closely related to what affects their territory, making them possess a profound rooted feeling with their surroundings, and intense spiritual believes. Consequently, the disease process is linked to physical and emotional imbalances and alterations in their territory. Researchers from the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia have worked diligently to learn about barriers to cancer management among these populations. Unfortunately, robust cancer data is lacking for most of the world's Indigenous, leading to obstacles in information systems and consequently, inequities in healthcare with the perpetuation of the problem. Therefore, a better understanding of cancer as a global health problem is required. Our study aims to propose a holistic and culturally adapted framework to improve cancer health services and outcomes among Indigenous peoples in Colombia.

Analiza dobre prakse i percepcije stejkholdera u cilju podrške razvoju domaćih pijaca

Intense competition and changes in the global market have also affected the markets, which are strategically being redirected to the sale of organic agricultural products and tourism using the traditional importance and position in the infrastructure of cities. The primary goal of the research is to create strategic guidelines for the development of markets in the Republic of Serbia, but based on the identification of globally competitive business examples and the views of management, sellers and buyers on the potential of domestic markets. The research methodology includes descriptive, quantitative and qualitative analysis that resulted in the presentation of effective business solutions on the global market and priorities for developing the potential of domestic markets. In addition, through a survey survey of the attitudes of the management of relevant market organizations, the motives and needs of reference sellers and buyers in the markets, the perception of key actors on the state and prospects of the domestic market business was ascertained. market of organic food and tourism, as well as the necessity of creating a national framework for the development of domestic markets. Therefore, the results of the conducted research can especially benefit the creators of local and national economic policy as an instrument in improving the business environment, and domestic market organizations and actors a better insight into the possibilities of using and developing potential.

Längsschnittanalyse alpiner Siedlungsgeographie: Das Tegernseer Tal, Bayern

In this article, land use change in the Tegernsee Valley in Upper Bavaria (Germany) is examined using a longitudinal analysis over 200 years. In doing so, it takes up a study by the Munich geographer Karl Ruppert from 1962. In the Tegernsee Valley, a strong change in land use has already been observed historically. The increaing settlement development can be interpreted as a result of tourism development and it is especially due to the construction of second homes. This paper documents this trend and tries to work out the reasons for the illustrated process, which is similar to what is happening in several Alpine valleys which, for topographical reasons, have scarce permanent settlement space. The methods applied include a GIS-based modelling and reconstruction of settlement development that was supplemented by the evaluation of official statistics and qualitative expert interviews in the sense of a “mixed-methods” approach. Thus, demand- and supply-oriented causes of settlement development can be explained. In addition, the current distribution and structure of second homes in the study area is presented, which was collected through onsite mapping. In this respect, instruments for limiting second homes are critically discussed, also with a comparative view of related management and planning approaches in the neighbouring Austrian and Swiss Alps, where similar frictions exist in dealing with scarce land resources.

Health regionalization in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: view of state managers

Resumo Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar, através da perspectiva dos gestores estaduais, como ocorreu a implementação do processo da regionalização da saúde no Rio Grande do Sul, a partir dos anos 2000. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo descritivo, desenvolvido na Secretaria da Saúde do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. As informações foram obtidas através de dez entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para a interpretação dos dados levantados, utilizou-se análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Como resultados, destacaram-se a melhoria na qualidade da atenção à saúde, o progresso na organização do sistema de saúde do estado, a mudança na função da gestão estadual, o desenvolvimento da tecnologia e o reconhecimento das instâncias de pactuação para a tomada de decisão. Identificou-se que a governança regional foi dificultada pela fragmentação do sistema e a histórica insuficiência de planejamento. Concluiu-se que se faz necessário implementar uma cultura de gestão estratégica, amparada pela alocação adequada de recursos e qualificação da governança nas regiões de saúde.

UMAN – a pluralistic view of uncertainty management

Decisions associated with Radioactive Waste (RW) Management programmes are made in the presence of irreducible and reducible uncertainties. Responsibilities and roles of each actor, the nature of the RW disposal programme and the stage in its implementation influence the preferences of each category of actors in approaching uncertainty management. UMAN (UMAN – Uncertainties Management Multi-Actor Network is a Work Package of the European Radioactive Waste Management Programme – EURAD) carries out a strategic study about the management of uncertainties based on extended exchanges among actors representing Waste Management Organisations, Technical Support Organisations, Research Entities and Civil Society, a review of knowledge generated by past and ongoing R&amp;D projects, and findings of international organisations. UMAN discusses the classification schemes and approaches applied in uncertainty management, and identifies possible actions to be considered in the uncertainty treatment. The relevance for the safety of the uncertainties associated with waste inventory, including spent fuel, near-field, site and geosphere and human aspects, as perceived by each type of actors, and approaches used in their management are explored with the aim to reach either a common understanding on how uncertainties relate to risk and safety and how to deal with them along the programme implementation, or at least arrive at a mutual understanding of each individual view. Finally, uncertainties assessed as highly significant and the associated R&amp;D issues that can be further investigated are being identified.

What makes a product manager A dynamic capabilities view of product management

What makes a product manager A dynamic capabilities view of product management

Sustainable energy policy with an environmental dimension – towards decarbonization

Purpose – The article poses a research question: Is decarbonization an alternative or a necessity? In view of the current problems with coal supplies on the one hand, and the need to take care of the environment on the other, the question posed takes on a deeper meaning. Particularly when sustainable management of natural resources and broad energy policies appear in the background. Therefore, the research hypothesis is: “decarbonization, as one of the recently imposed trends, is indicated from the point of view of sustainable management of natural resources as part of the energy policy and and as a desirable solution in order to to take care of the environment and current problems with coal supplies”. Research method – The article uses several research methods: literature studies, secondary data analysis, analysis of figures in the economic aspect or elements of comparatism. Results – The analysis shows that decarbonization is desirable (it is supported by economic and environmental considerations). Moreover, it is a necessity and follows from the adopted national energy strategy, which is influenced by the EU’s climate and energy policy, based on the pursuit of climate neutrality of the EU by 2050. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – The presented point of view, supported by a preliminary analysis of available statistical data, can be considered as the author’s opinion leading to more in-depth analyses based on more and more recent data in the future. In view of the above, the article is a voice in the discussion on the role and importance of energy policy, in the context of the concept of sustainable development, with a particular focus on one of the components of the European Green Deal. The included commentary on decarbonization, treated as one of the recently imposed trends, was intended to stimulate the reader’s thoughts and their own assessment of the changes taking place and the challenges that go along with them. The text was developed as part of the research project: SUPB.RN.21.109, Id: 538.