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Book ITJEMAST 13 7  2022

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Book Articles in ITJEMAST   13 11 2022

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Book Articles in ITJEMAST   13 9  2022

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST 13 9 2022 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published articles in ITJEMAST 13(9) 2022

Book ITJEMAST 13 5  2022

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  • Author : TuEngr.com
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Book Articles in ITJEMAST   13 8 2022

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST 13 8 2022 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published Articles in ITJEMAST @ 13(8)2022

Book Articles in ITJEMAST   13 3 2022

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST 13 3 2022 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on 2022-08-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collections of articles published in the International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies (ISSN 2228-9860, eISSN 1906-9642) V13(3)2022 http://TuEngr.com

Book ITJEMAST 13 2  2022 Research Articles

Download or read book ITJEMAST 13 2 2022 Research Articles written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 Research papers froim ITJEMAST (https://tuengr.com/Vol13-2.html) Organization Risk Management of the Machine-building Complex Applying System Theory to Building Quality Culture Model in Higher Education Institution Ethical Aspects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) How Sustainable Human Resource Management Practices Can Increase Intention to Stay Through Organisational Justice and Employee Engagement Identification and Pyramid of QTLs for Rice Grain Size Based on Short-Wide Grain CSSL-Z436 Seven SSSLs & Eight DSSLs A Review of Authentic Leadership and Workplace Spirituality & Campus Sustainability in Educational Institutions Prediction of the Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Deep beam Strengthened by Transverse External Post-tension using Finite Element Method Design of Solar Power Plant for One Megawatt Power with Central Cavity Receiver Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation: Challenges for Quantity Surveyors Gender Equality in Access to the Profession of Land Surveyor and Geodesist & Land Appraiser in Ukraine: National and Regional Assessment Assessment of the Value of Land Tenure of Protected Shoreline Shelterbelts Russian Construction Companies Financial Management Effect of Crumb Rubber on Properties of High-Calcium Fly Ash Geopolymer Mortar Evaluation of Stochastic and ANN Model for Karachi Stock Exchange Prices Prediction Impacts of Leadership & Change Management on Employees’ Performance: Evidence from Pakistan Mineral Geochemical Studies & Determination of Tectonomagmatic Environment of Triassic Basalt Rocks in Sartangeh Region in North Semnaan of Iran Solution-based Model of Sharing of Knowledge Issues within E-Government Agencies from Users Prospective within the Gulf Region Strategies of Knowledge Management Techniques in Saudi Higher Education Institutions Lung Cancer Nodule Detection by Using Selective Search Feature Extraction and Segmentation Approach of Deep Neural Network Determinants of the Interior Design of Mock-Up Houses in Housing Projects With the Use of Modified Analytic Hierarchy Process Financial Opportunities Management of Ensuring Enterprise Investment Costs

Book Articles in ITJEMAST V13 12  2022

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST V13 12 2022 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published articles in ITJEMAST V13(12) 2022

Book Articles in ITJEMAST V13 6  2022

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST V13 6 2022 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published articles from the International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies 2022

Book ITJEMAST V13 4 2022 Research Articles

Download or read book ITJEMAST V13 4 2022 Research Articles written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published articles from the International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies ITJEMAST V13(4)2022

Book Articles in ITJEMAST V13 10  2022

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST V13 10 2022 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published articles in ITJEMAST V13(10)

Book Articles in ITJEMAST 14 1  2023

Download or read book Articles in ITJEMAST 14 1 2023 written by and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articles from International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies (ITJEMAST). ITJEMAST publishes a wide spectrum of research and technical articles as well as reviews, experiments, experiences, modelings, simulations, designs, and innovations from engineering, sciences, life sciences, and related disciplines as well as interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary/multidisciplinary subjects. Original work is required. Articles submitted must not be under consideration by other publishers for publication. ITJEMAST's goals are to cooperate, report, document, and, promote technical as well as advanced works. ITJEMAST strives to meet the quality and standard of international peer-reviewed journals. ITJEMAST's International Editorial Board comprises distinguished members from more than twelve countries ranging from diverse disciplines, institutes, and geographic across the world.

Book Current Topics in Zoonoses

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  • Author : Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales
  • Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
  • Release : 2024-06-26
  • ISBN : 1803566752
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Current Topics in Zoonoses written by Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoonoses, diseases transmitted from animals to humans, hold immense global significance, impacting public health, economies, and ecosystems. Adopting the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, is crucial in tackling these challenges. Zoonotic diseases pose significant public health threats. Diseases like rabies, Ebola, and influenza have claimed countless lives worldwide. Without proper management, these diseases can rapidly escalate into pandemics, as seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, originating from a zoonotic transmission. The health of humans and animals are intricately linked, making collaborative efforts essential for disease prevention and control. Zoonoses have profound economic implications. Outbreaks can devastate agricultural sectors, leading to loss of livestock, reduced productivity, and trade restrictions. For instance, the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the United Kingdom resulted in billions of dollars in economic losses. Addressing zoonoses through a One Health approach can safeguard livelihoods and ensure food security. Furthermore, zoonotic diseases impact biodiversity and ecosystems. Diseases like West Nile virus and Lyme disease can affect wildlife populations, disrupting ecosystems and biodiversity. Additionally, habitat destruction and wildlife trafficking increase the likelihood of zoonotic spillover events. We can mitigate these risks and preserve ecosystem integrity through conservation efforts and sustainable land-use practices. The global importance of zoonoses cannot be overstated. By embracing the One Health approach, we can address these complex challenges comprehensively. Collaboration between human and veterinary medicine, environmental science, and other disciplines is essential for effective disease surveillance, prevention, and control. By prioritizing the health of people, animals, and the environment, we can build a safer, healthier future for all.

Book A Study on Fibre Reinforced Concrete Involving Nano Alumina and Zeolite

Download or read book A Study on Fibre Reinforced Concrete Involving Nano Alumina and Zeolite written by Sala Gayathri and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on 2022-06-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paper presents the results of a research study carried out on ternary blended concrete containing Nano Alumina (NA), Zeolite and Polypropylene fibres (PPF). The optimum combination of Nano Alumina and Zeolite has been arrived at using standard procedures from the point of view of mobility and strength. The optimum combination has been found to be 1% Nano Alumina and 10% Zeolite. Polypropylene fibre has been added in different volume fractions (0.1, 0.2 & 0.3%) to examine its impact on the mechanical properties of concrete involving Nano alumina, Zeolite. Compressive Strength, indirect tensile strength, flexural strength and elastic modulus for the above concrete mixture have been found using appropriate specimens such as cube, cylinder and prism following the standard test protocols. The results indicated that the addition of 0.3% polypropylene fibres increased compressive strength by 19.33%, increased split tensile strength by 66.26%, increased flexural strength by 26.15%, and increased modulus elasticity by 16.13%.

Book Wind Load Combinations on Tall Buildings by High Frequency Force Balance and High Frequency Pressure Integration

Download or read book Wind Load Combinations on Tall Buildings by High Frequency Force Balance and High Frequency Pressure Integration written by Wasin Thangthong and published by International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper presents the analysis of the modal correlation coefficient and the weighting factor for predicting wind load combination in tall buildings under wind loads by high-frequency force balance (HFFB) and high-frequency pressure integration (HFPI) in a wind tunnel. The results of the analysis and comparisons in terms of non-dimensional aerodynamic coefficients and base moments will be presented in this study, to determine whether the pressure tap on the model surface for the HFPI test is sufficiently dense. Results show good agreement between HFFB and HFPI for overall wind loads, modal correlation coefficients and weighting factors. Wind load combinations are revisited in the framework of modeling the resultant base moments in each direction. According to the findings, the across-wind load combination by weighting factor is higher than the across-wind load combination by AIJ 2004 standard for the along-wind maximum case for buildings with an aspect ratio of 1.0. In other cases, the combination of wind loads as determined by AIJ 2004 is greater than the combination of wind loads determined by the weighting factor.

Book Weathering the Storm  Innovation Driven Human Resource Management Practices

Download or read book Weathering the Storm Innovation Driven Human Resource Management Practices written by Regina Lenart-Gansiniec and published by Cognitione Foundation for the Dissemination of Knowledge and Science. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation-driven human resource management practices: A systematic review, integrative framework, and future research directions Abstract PURPOSE: It is increasingly emphasized that human resource management practices (HRMP), which refer to recruiting and selection, training and development, compensation and performance appraisal, are of great importance for creating innovation. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that traditional HRMPs are already insufficient, which entails the need to rethink and reformulate them in the direction of more effective innovation while also allowing organizations to survive COVID-19-like crises. While there is an extensive literature on human resources management and innovation, there is still no consensus on innovation-driven HRMP. This study aims to identify and synthesize most significant and trustworthy research contributions of innovation-driven HRMP. In addition, to facilitate theory building in the field of HRMP, this article consolidates the existing knowledge into an integrative framework. This framework can be used by future researchers to identify gaps and ambiguities in the meaning of innovation-driven HRMP. METHODOLOGY: The article presents the results of a systematic literature review of 71 empirical research articles referring to innovation-driven HRMP from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. FINDINGS: The systematic literature review allowed us to identify innovation-driven HRMP, taking into account three levels of analysis: individual, group and organizational, with the latter level of analysis being dominant in previous publications. Recognition of innovation-driven HRMP, taking into account the levels in question, is included in an integrative framework, which is the theoretical basis for guiding future research. Our results confirmed the growing trend in the number of publications on the subject since 2010. Most researchers used a quantitative approach. Based on the first author’s affiliation, authors from Great Britain contributed the largest number of publications. Articles are published in various journals, but mainly in those on human resources management. The research took into account a variety of organizational contexts, predominantly in dynamic and complex industries. Our findings show that the current state of research on innovation-driven HRMP confirms the need for further research in this area. Based on this, we provided thematic gaps and potential questions for future research divided into three levels of innovation-driven HRMP. IMPLICATIONS: Our systematic literature review allowed us to propose implications for future researchers planning to conduct research in the field of innovation-driven HRMP. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: Our systematic literature review focuses on identifying innovation-driven HRMP along with determining the current state of knowledge and future research directions in this area. In addition, we developed an integrative framework that aims at organizing existing literature but also at identifying promising future research directions into innovation-driven HRMP. Keywords: human resources management, human resources management practices, innovation, innovation-driven, integrative framework, systematic literature review, thematic gaps, emerging research directions Sustainable human resource management practices in organizational performance: The mediating impacts of knowledge management and work engagement Abstract PURPOSE: Modern business and global organizations are regularly presented with challenges caused by unpredictable competitive environments. Human resource management (HRM) practices give sustainable opportunities for employees to use their abilities and express their enthusiasm to obtain skills and knowledge and to apply them at the workplace with a view to achieving engaged individuals and increasing organizational performance. This article presents a recent study outcome to examine (i) the mediating role of knowledge management and work engagement and (ii) the effect of sustainable HRM practices on organizational performance. METHODOLOGY: 500 self-reported questionnaires were distributed to Jordanian university lecturers (research population) for data collection. The study data were assessed with structural equation modeling (SEM) using IBM-SPSS-AMOS 25.0. FINDINGS: Two pivotal outcomes were identified: (i) sustainable HRM practices, knowledge management, and work engagement were positively associated with organizational performance; (ii) knowledge management and work engagement played a mediating role in the sustainable HRM practice-organizational performance correlation. IMPLICATIONS: Overall, employee cooperation proved essential to optimize organizational performance, specifically during their engagement in sustainable HRM practices and knowledge management. Finally, the research proposed several practical recommendations and interventions on sustainable HRM for future research. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The research has provided proof of five variable relationships contained in the model. Firstly, organizational performance increased with sustainable HRM practices through knowledge management. Secondly, organizational performance increased with sustainable HRM practices through work engagement. Thirdly, work engagement increased with sustainable HRM through knowledge management. Fourthly, organizational performance increased with knowledge management through work engagement. Fifthly, organizational performance increased with sustainable HRM through knowledge management and work engagement. Keywords: sustainable HRM practices, organizational performance, knowledge management, work engagement, Ability-Motivation-Opportunity (AMO) theory Predictors of fairness assessment for social media screening in employee selection Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the factors that determine the response of potential candidates to the screening of private (represented by Facebook) and professional (LinkedIn) social networking sites (SNS) for personnel selection purposes, and in particular to examine how SNS screening in the personnel selection process is perceived by innovative candidates. METHODOLOGY: The empirical data were obtained through an e-questionnaire survey among c. 150 young Polish Internet users in 2021. Multiple linear regression with backward elimination was used to determine the predictors of perceived justice of Facebook and LinkedIn screening in the selection process. FINDINGS: The results confirmed previous scientific findings that the perceived justice of Facebook cybervetting is significantly lower than for LinkedIn and the privacy invasiveness of Facebook screening was rated significantly higher than for LinkedIn. The results of linear regression with backward elimination indicated that among the assumed factors influencing the perceived justice of Facebook and LinkedIn screening in the selection process (i.e., privacy invasiveness, personal innovativeness, self-image management, risk aversion, ability to control a social networking site’s information, above average performance self-assessment, a general concern for internet privacy, and – in the case of LinkedIn – having an account on LinkedIn) the perceived privacy invasiveness is the best predictor of perceived justice of both private (Facebook), and professional (LinkedIn) social networking site screening for personnel selection purposes. Also, the candidate’s self-image management affects the perceived justice of both types of social media used as selection tools, whereas personal innovativeness increases the acceptance of private social media (Facebook) scanning for this purpose. IMPLICATIONS: This study contributes to the body of knowledge regarding the perceived justice of ICT-based selection tools, and of social networking site screening for personnel selection purposes in particular. It expands the knowledge about the applicability of social networking site content analysis of Polish users, especially of innovative candidates. The paper also provides some practical recommendations to help organizations apply social media content analysis in a way that minimizes potential candidates’ perception of privacy invasiveness and increases their fairness perception. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: It is the first application of a cybervetting scale on a Polish sample that is advantageous in terms of comparability of data from different countries. We found that activities focused on creating one’s online image foster a higher acceptance of cybervetting that can diminish predictive validity of this type of selection practices. Keywords: social networking sites, ICT-based selection tools, employee selection, fairness assessment, cybervetting Overcoming the pitfalls in employee performance evaluation: An application of ratings mode of the Analytic Hierarchy Process Abstract PURPOSE: Employee performance evaluation is a common exercise conducted in many organizations. Employees need to know the feedback on their performance from the management. Often the results of performance evaluation exercises are used for promotion, confirmation in service and awarding of bonuses for employees. However, the performance evaluation exercise often meets with criticism due to the presence of subjective factors and, specifically, the way in which these factors are handled. The purpose of the present paper is to show how the Ratings mode of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) can be applied to evaluate employee performance using objective as well as subjective criteria. METHODOLOGY: The whole AHP exercise for the present employee performance evaluation has been shown through a case study on CLSB, a company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Four senior managers and the Managing Director of the company were involved in all phases of the present evaluation exercise, including elicitation of the criteria, sub-criteria and assigning weights to them. The AHP data were analyzed using software called AHP Calc version 24.12.13 developed by Klaus D. Goepel and available online. In particular, the Ratings mode of AHP was used to evaluate employees’ performance at CLSB. FINDINGS: Five criteria, namely Services, Quality, Financial, Timing, and Teamwork, are found to be important for the evaluation of employee performance at CLSB. Each of these criteria has sub-criteria. Harmonious work, Skills, and Punctuality are found to be the three most important sub-criteria for the present evaluation exercise. The outcome of the evaluation exercise provides an ordered set of ranks of 20 employees working in the company. Apart from the application of AHP for performance evaluation, an ordered set of detailed rubrics for all the criteria have been developed. The rubrics provide precise guidelines to the evaluators at the time of evaluating employees’ performance. IMPLICATIONS: An evaluation scheme that is scientific and systematic, such as the present one, will minimize criticism levied against the performance evaluation exercise. Once the employees are aware of the criteria and sub-criteria set along with the associated weighting scheme and the evaluation process itself, they will be motivated to perform their tasks and discharge their duties accordingly. Hence, employee job satisfaction and productivity are expected to increase. This will bolster not only the employees’ morale but also the organization’s overall performance. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: In the literature, many schemes are available to evaluate employees’ performance. But often, these methods are criticized as they either take all the criteria of evaluation as equally important or they lack the capability to strike a balance between objective and subjective factors. The main contribution of the present work is to show how AHP can alleviate the above drawbacks of the existing methods. The present research work has developed a performance evaluation method, which is simple and straightforward, and the detailed steps have been elaborated on how the method can actually be applied to measure the performance of employees. The method can be applied to measure employees’ performance of other companies with the necessary modification of the criteria set and assigning appropriate weights to them. Keywords: employee performance, employee performance evaluation, reward, training need, AHP Ratings The influence of e-trust on a job performance model based on employees’ dynamic capabilities during a crisis caused by a Black Swan event Abstract PURPOSE: In a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, employees play a key role in the ability to survive and achieve both sufficient and outstanding performance in the organization. Therefore, both the characteristics of people in the organization and the possibility of influencing the improvement of their performance at work, have become the focus of attention of scientists and practitioners. In this context, the purpose of this article is to analyze the role of e-trust in strengthening the influence of employees’ dynamic capabilities on the job performance of employees among organizations operating under the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODOLOGY: An empirical study was performed based on the Employees’ Dynamic Capabilities model. In order to verify the potential relations, empirical studies were conducted in 1200 organizations located in Poland, Italy and USA. The companies were selected on the basis of the purposive manner. The structured questionnaire was prepared and the CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) method was used in this research. The reliability of the scales used in the survey was tested and afterwards a multigroup path analysis was performed using IBM SPSS AMOS. The model was verified, confirming the presumed relationships between the variables. FINDINGS: It has been proven that the higher the level of e-trust is, the stronger the influence of EDC is on job performance of organizations operating under a crisis caused by a Black Swan event mediated by P-J fit, work motivation, job satisfaction and work engagement. IMPLICATIONS: This study contributes to the current knowledge of management, in particular human resource management. In the theoretical area, the relationships between the factors influencing job performance in the difficult conditions of the crisis caused by the Black Swan event were described. On the other hand, from a practical point of view, indications on how to shape leadership behavior during remote work, with particular emphasis on the e-trust aspect, seem to be important. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This research enriches the considerations regarding the existing Employees’ Dynamic Capabilities model. The role of the e-trust factor, which is an important part of e-leadership, in the context of the impact on this model was indicated and discussed. The conclusions are a solid step in the development of knowledge about managing employees during remote work, which not only became a solution for the time of the crisis, but was also permanently introduced to the current work organization. Keywords: management, e-trust, employee dynamic capabilities, person – job fit, motivation, satisfaction, work engagement, job performance.

Book Transformative Impacts of AI in Management

Download or read book Transformative Impacts of AI in Management written by Farooq, Muhammad and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transformative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in management are reshaping organizational dynamics and redefining traditional leadership roles. By harnessing AI technologies, companies are achieving higher levels of efficiency, insight, and strategic agility. AI-powered tools facilitate data-driven decision-making, automate routine tasks, and enhance predictive analytics, enabling managers to focus on high-value activities and strategic innovation. From optimizing supply chains and personalizing customer interactions to streamlining human resources and financial planning, AI is driving changes across all aspects of management. As businesses embrace these advancements, further research is necessary to improve operational performance and position businesses for long-term success. Transformative Impacts of AI in Management delves into the transformative impact of AI across management science, education, business, marketing, and agriculture. Through a structured synthesis of literature, the publication provides a detailed analysis of applications, challenges, and opportunities in each domain. This book covers topics such as management science, artificial intelligence, and marketing, and is a useful resource for academicians, policymakers, business owners, computer engineers, agriculturalists, educators, scientists, and researchers.