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Timinsky, Alexander, Anna Kolomiiets, and Olga Mezentseva. "Project management models to create IT company in the field of Data Science." Advanced Information Technology, no. 1 (1) (2021): 86–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.17721/ait.2021.1.11.
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The basis for the emergence of projects to create IT companies in the field of Data Science is considered. The relevance of such projects is substantiated. The feasibility of their study using models and methods of project management is proven. Literary sources in three directions are analyzed. Such areas include classical project management, flexible approaches to project management, value-oriented management. Insufficient research of the described subject is proved. Groups of models and methods are described that describe the relevant areas of project management knowledge that will be necessary and minimally sufficient to develop the scientific basis of the IT company creation project in the field of Data Science. Namely: project team management, project value management, project concept development, project content management, project communications management, flexible project management tools. In the analysis of each area, the relevant models and methods are highlighted. Their applicability to the researched project is analyzed. A model for selecting a set of models and methods within the identified key knowledge areas for the research project in the form of a convolution of criteria is proposed. SWOT-analysis of the proposed approach was performed. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the proposed approach are highlighted. Conclusions to the study are formulated. Prospects for further research in the chosen direction are outlined.
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Melnychenko, Olexandr, Iryna Lebid, Valentyna Tkachenko, and Nataliia Luzhanska. "COMMUNICATION MODEL OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STAKEHOLDERS IN EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS." Management of Development of Complex Systems, no. 47 (September 27, 2021): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.32347/2412-9933.2021.47.25-31.
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A project approach is used to address issues of improving educational processes. Implementation of educational innovative research projects is effective with the participation of a large number of stakeholders. Stakeholders include representatives of the state, business and community. The formation of common values, which are focused on quality education, for all groups of stakeholders will help to effectively implement educational innovative research projects. To do this, you need to create an appropriate communication model. Project communications consist of the processes of timely collection, dissemination, storage, receipt and use of information. One of the responsibilities of the project manager is to create a kind of intellectual space for the project stakeholders to discuss common tasks, goals and areas of interest. The purpose of communications management is to meet communication needs of project participants and solve communication problems in case of their occurrence. The success of a project depends on how different project team members and stakeholders interact with each other. With this end in view, a model of the relationship between stakeholders in educational projects was created; this model makes it possible to manage different types of communication (formal and informal). The results of the study were used to manage communications in the implementation of educational innovative research projects at National Transport University (NTU) while carrying out the international TEMPUS project ‘Fostering the Knowledge Triangle in Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova’. The results of the project show that the efficiency of communications between NTU and international partners is 0.5 - 1.0, which indicates that the result of the educational innovative research project is good after the communication process.
Thus, the developed model of communications management in educational innovative research projects allows determining the set of input and output parameters, constraints, control and uncontrolled variables in communication processes and is the basis for the management of formal and informal communication.
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Gómez Suárez, María Daniela. "Gestión del conocimiento y gerencia de proyectos en la investigación universitaria: Caso de estudio en el departamento tecnología de servicios de la Universidad Simón Bolívar de Venezuela." Revista Espacio I+D Innovación más Desarrollo IX, no. 24 (November 1, 2012): 25–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.31644/imasd.24.2020.a02.
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With the projects realized in any organization and the processes to carry them out, that consider the management of the integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder, it is possible to generate new organizational knowledge and take advantage of that already exists. In the particular case of universities, where different kinds of projects are constantly realized, with results that extend beyond these institutions in a way that impacts society in general, using appropriate tools and methodologies for project management is essential as it contributes to maintaining the necessary scientific rigor, even more so when the linked processes can be considered as fundamental factors for knowledge management in the dimensions of: people, processes, content and information and communication technologies. Thus and so, a descriptive research was realized with a non-experimental design, that had as general objective to determine the knowledge management carried out by the professors of the Technology of Services Department of the Simon Bolivar University Litoral Campus, of the State of La Guaira in Venezuela, for which the processes and areas of knowledge were considered for the management of the research projects done it, and it was diagnosed through a self-evaluation how professors managed their projects to then relate the information obtained to the factors that promote knowledge management.KeywordsKnowledge management, project management, processes, knowledge areas, university projects.
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Ondrouchová, Martina, Pavel Máchal, and Branislav Gablas. "Importance of Knowledge and Ski lls of Project Managers for Implementation of Technical Projects." Acta Technologica Agriculturae 21, no. 3 (September 1, 2018): 109–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ata-2018-0020.
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Abstract The level of technical knowledge and skills of project managers shows a high differentiation, which has an impact on the management of (non)investment projects in the given region, regardless of the sector area such as agriculture, entrepreneurship or services. This paper aims to confirm that the level of technical knowledge and skills of project managers is highly differentiated in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic and to identify the knowledge areas that are affected by the ignorance in this region the most. The research has shown that the management knowledge areas most affected by ignorance in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic are namely Scope management, Quality management and Communication management. These findings show a high level of differentiation in the knowledge and skills of project managers on the regional level, having direct impact on public and private projects in the given region. Due to this issue, there should be established certain standards for project management, which can be demanded by central authorities.
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Globerson, Shlomo, and Ofer Zwikael. "The Impact of the Project Manager on Project Management Planning Processes." Project Management Journal 33, no. 3 (September 2002): 58–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/875697280203300308.
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If a project is to be successfully completed, both planning and execution must be properly implemented. Poor planning will not allow appropriate execution and control processes or achievement of the project's targets. The objective of the study reported in this paper is to evaluate the impact of the project manager on the quality of project planning processes within the nine knowledge areas defined by A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and to determine ways of increasing the effectiveness of the manager's intervention. Participants in the study evaluated their use of the 21 processes that relate to planning, out of the 39 processes required for proper project management. The results of the study reveal risk management and communications as the processes with the lowest planning quality. Poor quality in these areas results when project managers lack the formal tools and techniques for dealing with communications and the functional managers are not equipped with the tools and techniques that will allow them to effectively contribute to the risk management process. Improving quality planning processes requires the development of new tools in areas such as communications, as well as organizational training programs designed for the functional managers.
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Ismayilova, Aydan, and Gilbert Silvius. "Cradle-to-Cradle in Project Management." International Journal of Circular Economy and Waste Management 1, no. 1 (January 2021): 1–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijcewm.20210101.oa1.
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One of the most-recognized circular economy frameworks is the Cradle-to-Cradle design philosophy. However, integrating circularity in business practices impacts all organizational activities and not just the design of products and services. One of the business processes that needs to integrate sustainability is project management. The study reported in this article explores the integration of the Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy into project management practices. Based on a single in-depth case study, the integration of Cradle-to-Cradle into the knowledge areas of project management within a company that is widely recognized and praised for its commitment to sustainability and its compliance with Cradle-to-Cradle, was explored. The study revealed as most impacted knowledge areas: resource, integration, quality, communications, and stakeholder management. By identifying these areas, the study contributes to the emerging body of knowledge on sustainable project management and provides a better understanding of practical implications for companies striving to become sustainable.
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Hassandoust, Farkhondeh, and Antonio Díaz Andrade. "Project Tango: Building a team, laying ground rules and managing communications with stakeholders." Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases 10, no. 2 (May 5, 2020): 93–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2043886920912759.
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Project management is a mix of both science and art. It is a science because project managers need to estimate and manage time and cost. It is an art because they should ensure that all team members are in sync, while stakeholders are efficiently projecting the point across without communication gaps. It has been long recognised that developing nontechnical (i.e. ‘soft’) skills of project managers and team members plays a critical role in the success of any project regardless of industry. Such skills reflect the leadership skills of project managers, which typically fall under the knowledge areas of project resource management, project communications management and project stakeholder management. Even though there are many strategies for improving soft skills in a project team, the challenges in implementing these strategies are not often discussed. Recognition of the significance of these aspects is not novel, yet most project management studies are focused on the technical (i.e. ‘hard’) skills of project management. This teaching case aims to bridge this gap by inviting students to reflect on how soft skills can make a difference throughout the project lifecycle. The case is about a mobile telecommunication network upgrade project in New Zealand. Despite being completed on time, on budget and at the agreed scope, the project was never implemented due to the acquisition of the client by a larger telecommunications company, which had other strategic priorities. The focus of the teaching case is on leadership skills and communication management in projects.
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MAKATORA, Dmytro, Oleksii YASHCHENKO, and Ruslan KUBANOV. "FEATURES PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT MANAGER IN THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY." Management 38, no. 2 (July 25, 2024): 133–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.30857/2415-3206.2023.2.11.
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INTRODUCTION: The architectural and construction sphere is very relevant in the modern world with numerous social, economic and technological challenges. A special role in the industry is played by the activities of the manager and its specificity. The management of domestic architectural and construction enterprises is interested in the presence of qualified economic professionals who could professionally carry out management tasks, including planning and operational management of all aspects of economic and production activities of the organization, marketing research, price and commodity policy, as well as financial activities and financial activities resources.FORMULATION OF THE ARTICLE OBJECTIVES. The purpose of the study is to identify and analyse the theoretical and practical features of the activity of a manager in the architectural and construction industries.RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS: Architecture and construction manager has a combination of theoretical and practical skills that are needed for successful activities. The peculiarities of this role include several areas of activity, including theoretical knowledge, project management, understanding of legal aspects, leadership and communications skills, financial management, technical knowledge and innovative approach. This scientific and applied constant is a benchmark for the selection of managers in domestic architectural and construction enterprises and requires description, concretization and verification in practice.METHODS: analysis of literature – review of scientific publications, journals, books and other sources for collecting and analyzing information about this topic of research; system analysis – study of the object of study as a complex system with interconnected elements; deductive and inductive methods – the use of logical thinking to derive general principles or conclusions from specific facts or data; The interdisciplinary approach is the integration of knowledge, methods and practices in different disciplines to solve a certain problem. The combination of these methods ensures the quality of the study.CONCLUSIONS: The manager in the architectural and construction industry plays a critical role in managing construction projects and enterprise development. This position requires a combination of theoretical knowledge of architectural and construction processes with practical skills in project management. The peculiarities of this role include several areas of activity, including theoretical knowledge, project management, understanding of legal aspects, leadership and communications skills, financial management, technical knowledge and innovative approach. Ukraine has considerable potential in the development of the architectural and construction industry, and managers in this area have an important role in the realization of this potential. Ensuring effective management of construction and development projects will contribute to the sustainable and progressive development of the Ukrainian economy.KEYWORDS: architecture and construction industry; manager; project; management decisions; risks; construction technologies; construction standards and regulations; architectural and engineering solutions.
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Govindaras, Baskaran, Tuan Sau Wern, Sharangeet Kaur, Idris Akmal Haslin, and R. Kanesaraj Ramasamy. "Sustainable Environment to Prevent Burnout and Attrition in Project Management." Sustainability 15, no. 3 (January 28, 2023): 2364. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15032364.
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Project teams often fight to find a balance between the triple restrictions of money, scope, and schedule to deliver excellent products or services. The dual goal of realising benefits and satisfying the needs of stakeholders drives this conflict. It is possible that the climate and pace of the project will not be able to keep up with the increased demand for the deliverables, which will lead to burnout among project members and possibly attrition for the team. In this work, we analyse the factors that lead to project settings that are not sustainable and provide solutions to address the problem. The reading of 28 pieces of literature relating to project management in the information technology (IT), construction, energy, and health sectors is required to accomplish this goal. The results of the review are tabulated and mapped to the process groups and knowledge areas outlined in the 6th edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). This is done based on the Project Management Institute (PMI). According to the findings, increasing focus on the Project Resource Management knowledge area, which interacts with the Planning and Executing process groups, is necessary for the development of an environment that is environmentally sustainable. Plan resource management, develop teams, and manage teams are three processes that are included in these categories and fall under the category of being particularly significant. The next most important area of expertise is project communication management, which is followed by project schedule management.
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Bushuyev, Sergey, Hiroshi Tanaka, Chetin Elmas, and Igbal Babayev. "INSPIRATIONAL INTUITION AND INNOVATION IN IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT." Scientific Journal of Astana IT University 10 (June 30, 2022): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.37943/ixym7063.
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The role and place of inspiring intuition and creativity in the management of IT projects and development programs of organizations are considered. A conceptual model of the interaction of inspiring intuition and creativity in the processes of IT project management is presented. The influence of inspiring intuition and creativity on the life cycle of innovative projects for the development of knowledge and management technologies is determined. With the help of intuition, IT project managers can anticipate new products, management processes, business areas and development. Such promising actions usually cannot be planned purely rationally, but require an “intuitive feeling.” Vision and imagination open up opportunities for action beyond the paths. This is “inspiring intuition”. This inspiring dimension of intuition has a long-lasting, holistic and gradual effect. The key competencies and strategic priorities of the organization for the implementation of the strategy of sustainable development are considered. In the process of research, two models of sustainable development based on the use of innovative projects and programs were selected. The first model, the Strategic Sustainable Development Framework (FSSD), defines three levels of creative competencies - linear, literal, and holistic. Within the framework of this model, the qualitative influences of individual competencies on the formation of inspiring intuition are determined by example. The second model is related to the application of the system of knowledge and competencies for the management of IT projects and P2M programs. Within this model, priority competencies have been identified that shape the inspiring intuition of project managers. Within the framework of the evaluations, a matrix of qualitative influences on inspiring competence in the processes of implementation of innovative projects and programs was built.
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Nassif, Jamal. "The Role of Project Leadership in Global Multicultural Project Success." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4240.
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Global projects have a high failure rate, with many project failures attributed to lack of effective leadership. A knowledge gap about leadership requirements and complexities in a global project management environment has increased the risks in global projects. The problem is evident in the increasing project failure rate and the struggling national strategies in the oil and gas industry in the Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The purpose of this study was to explore the role of leadership in project success and adaptation complexities in GCC. The conceptual framework consisted of complex adaptive systems and contingency theories. A qualitative approach was used to capture common understandings of project leaders' role and the opportunities and challenges in a multicultural global project environment. Personal interviews were conducted with 25 participants from the oil and gas industry in GCC who were selected using a purposive sampling method. Six themes emerged from an exploratory and comparative analysis, including: adaptable project structure with team and environment dynamics; leadership role and the impermanent multicultural environment; project success definition and the success criteria; aligned performance and governance systems; changing organizational strategy; and team building and the project complexity management. Based on study findings, a framework was created for leading 4 organizational processes in global projects, which includes the environment, team building, leadership selection, and setting of project success criteria. Higher efficiency in leading these processes may contribute to positive social change and support practitioners to promote a project environment for active knowledge integration.
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Straka, Tomáš. "Nástroj pro podporu kontroly a podávání zpráv o stavu projektu." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta informačních technologií, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-236496.
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This term project deals with knowledge areas of project management, specifically areas of time, cost and communication. This is a theoretical basis for the next implementation of tool for monitoring and reporting on project progress.
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Freitas, Vit?ria Irma Gon?alves Lopes de Faria. "A gest?o ambiental nas ?reas de conhecimento e ciclo de vida em projetos como proposta para o PMBOK: uma revis?o." UFVJM, 2017. http://acervo.ufvjm.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/1669.
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Essa pesquisa tem como objetivo formular uma proposta de ?rea de conhecimento norteadora de gerenciamento ambiental para projetos. Discute a Gest?o Ambiental e o sistema de gest?o e aborda sobre os aspectos legais na Gest?o Ambiental, refletindo sobre a legisla??o brasileira que a norteia. ? descrito a metodologia aplicada pelo Guia PMBOK, e as funcionalidades das dez ?reas do conhecimento hoje explicitadas no Guia, a saber: integra??o, escopo, tempo, custos, qualidade, recursos humanos, comunica??es, riscos, aquisi??es e partes interessadas. Utiliza a pesquisa explorat?ria e bibliogr?fica para dar suporte a proposta desenvolvida. Na expectativa de formular a ?rea de conhecimento em Gest?o Ambiental, opta-se por descrever essa ?rea em forma de diagrama de fluxos de dados do processo em fun??o do ciclo de vida do projeto. Conclui-se que: existe uma necessidade de identifica??o de ferramentas e t?cnicas espec?ficas para a Gest?o Ambiental em projeto; necessidade de opini?es especializadas e conhecimento dos ?rg?os reguladores, tais como: engenheiros ambientais e Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA); necessidade do licenciamento ambiental e de suas modalidades, quando for o caso, bem como do acompanhamento da validade da mesma; ? imprescind?vel a cria??o de um plano de gerenciamento ambiental do projeto, que esteja de acordo com os v?rios outros planos j? existentes em projetos.
Disserta??o (Mestrado Profissional) ? Programa de P?s-Gradua??o em Tecnologia, Sa?de e Sociedade, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, 2017.
This research aims to formulate a proposal of knowledge area guiding environmental management for projects. It discusses environmental management and the management system and discusses the legal aspects in environmental management, reflecting on the Brazilian legislation that guides it. It describes the methodology applied by the PMBOK Guide, and the functionalities of the ten areas of knowledge that are explained in the Guide, namely: integration, scope, time, costs, quality, human resources, communications, risks, acquisitions and stakeholders. It uses the exploratory and bibliographic research to support the developed proposal. In the expectation of formulating the area of knowledge in environmental management, it is chosen to describe this area as a diagram of data flows of the process in function of the life cycle of the project. It is concluded that: there is a need to identify specific tools and techniques for environmental management in design; Need for specialized opinions and knowledge of regulators, such as: environmental engineers and the National Environmental Council (CONAMA); The need for environmental licensing and its modalities, when applicable, as well as the monitoring of the validity of the same; It is imperative to create an environmental project management plan that is in line with the various other existing project plans.
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Beard, Robert L. III. "Development of an automated micro-computer knowledge-based integrated configuration management system for the Stock Point Logistics Communications Environment (SPLICE)--project management staff." Thesis, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/21784.
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Pritchard, Carl L. The project management communications toolkit. Norwood, MA: Artech House, 2004.
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Project Management Institute. Practice standard for project risk management. Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute, 2009.
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Chapman, C. B. Project risk management: Processes, techniques, and insights. Chichester: Wiley, 1997.
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Institute, Project Management, ed. Secrets to mastering the WBS in real-world projects: The most practical approach to work breakdown structures (WBS)! Newtown Square, Pa: Project Management Institute, 2010.
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Jha, Shankar. Project Manager's Communication Toolkit. Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.
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Jha, Shankar. Project Manager's Communication Toolkit. Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.
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Jha, Shankar. Project Manager's Communication Toolkit. Taylor & Francis Group, 2010.
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Jha, Shankar. Project Manager's Communication Toolkit. Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.
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Niu, Genyi. "Project Knowledge Management Research Based on the Lifecycle." In Communications in Computer and Information Science, 126–33. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23062-2_19.
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Arturo-Delgado, Bolívar, and Flor Nancy Díaz-Piraquive. "Project Management in Small and Medium Enterprises to Improve Management Knowledge." In Communications in Computer and Information Science, 197–211. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81635-3_17.
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García, María N. Moreno, Francisco J. García Peñalvo, and M. José Polo Martín. "Mining Interesting Association Rules for Prediction in the Software Project Management Area." In Data Warehousing and Knowledge Discovery, 341–50. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-30076-2_34.
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Rincón-González, César, and Flor Nancy Díaz-Piraquive. "Scientometric Analysis of Knowledge in the Context of Project Management." In Communications in Computer and Information Science, 14–24. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21451-7_2.
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Becker, Michael, Stephan Klingner, Julia Friedrich, Frederik Kramer, Martin Schneider, and Klaus-Peter Fähnrich. "Mass Customized Knowledge Management: A Project for Adequate and Dynamic Knowledge Transfer for Small and Medium Enterprises." In Communications in Computer and Information Science, 37–43. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58750-9_5.
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Radomska, Malgorzata, Richard Clarke, and Denise Hewlett. "Sustainable Project Management of Green Spaces, Protected and Conserved Areas: Opportunities and Challenges." In Managing Protected Areas, 115–41. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40783-3_8.
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AbstractWorldwide, the dynamics in which protected areas and in urban contexts, public parks and other forms of greenspaces have survived, is challenging. For example, impacts of climate change, seemingly endless political instabilities, decreased funding opportunities, increased numbers of tourists, notably so since the pandemic, a need to manage often conflicting purposes of conservation and use, all draw upon, managing agencies’ increasingly limited funds, staff capacities, their skills, knowledge, expertise and resources often simultaneously. Such events can have deep-seated impacts of change on environments and in turn on their management. Their effects can be of a temporary nature, invariably will warrant adaptive management actions to maintain an area’s purposes and many activities will engage with project and/or programme management principles of working. This chapter provides a review of project management in environmental contexts and identifies key challenges. We draw upon literature in the field of protected area, landscape and greenspace management. In this context, we discuss key principles of project management, with supporting theories and concepts from a generic perspective of the discipline of project management. Despite many managing agencies presenting themselves as able project-oriented organisations, key challenges that appear to be common amongst all projects are highlighted in protected area contexts and examples are provided within the text and through case studies provided.
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Galvis-Ardila, Jazmín, Lenin Valencia Anduquia, and H. Mauricio Diez-Silva. "Adopting Communications Management Practices in Project Management." In Handbook of Research on Project Management Strategies and Tools for Organizational Success, 339–52. IGI Global, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1934-9.ch014.
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This chapter deals with the adoption of communication management practices applied by project managers in Colombia. It has become a priority in project management practices in the past decade, but the research field and knowledge domain has seen limited empirical evidence. Therefore, it verifies the influence of the application of these types of practices against performance indicators obtained in projects. To carry out this preliminary study, leaders of companies from different sectors of Bogota in Colombia were interviewed under a mixed-methods approach. It was verified that the practices currently applied have a low adoption rate, but they are influential for achieving success in project management and highlight the importance of these types of techniques for the performance of the planned work. This study aims to generate the option of applying unconventional approaches to manage communication in projects that allow for improving performance rates in companies.
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Ngwenya, Bongani. "Ontology Development and the Role of Knowledge in E-Government Project Management." In Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development, 55–76. IGI Global, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4900-2.ch004.
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The literature suggests that the elaboration of ontology contributes to the standardization and classification of concepts and terminologies, and it has been happening in some sectors, such as software engineering, e-Government services implementation, and project management. In the area of e-Government, knowledge plays a critical role in the development of e-Government transformation project management ontology, which aims at adopting and customizing the existing project management approaches according to the specific challenges encountered in the e-Government environment. It is in this context that this chapter presents an ontological representation of the concepts of e-Government project management in one of the developing countries in southern Africa. The chapter further intends to collaborate in the excellence and productivity of the management of the e-Government project process. This will also enable the interoperability and knowledge reuse between all factors and stakeholders related with the implementation of such types of projects as a lesson for developing countries. The data was collected by use of an interview protocol or schedule, and the researcher interviewed relevant employees of the two ministries, the Ministry of Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Communication. The data was then analyzed qualitatively to draw a model that the Zimbabwean government is adopting.
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Ngwenya, Bongani. "Ontology Development and the Role of Knowledge in E-Government Project Management." In International Business, 475–96. IGI Global, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9814-7.ch023.
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The literature suggests that the elaboration of ontology contributes to the standardization and classification of concepts and terminologies, and it has been happening in some sectors, such as software engineering, e-Government services implementation, and project management. In the area of e-Government, knowledge plays a critical role in the development of e-Government transformation project management ontology, which aims at adopting and customizing the existing project management approaches according to the specific challenges encountered in the e-Government environment. It is in this context that this chapter presents an ontological representation of the concepts of e-Government project management in one of the developing countries in southern Africa. The chapter further intends to collaborate in the excellence and productivity of the management of the e-Government project process. This will also enable the interoperability and knowledge reuse between all factors and stakeholders related with the implementation of such types of projects as a lesson for developing countries. The data was collected by use of an interview protocol or schedule, and the researcher interviewed relevant employees of the two ministries, the Ministry of Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Communication. The data was then analyzed qualitatively to draw a model that the Zimbabwean government is adopting.
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Mkrttchian, Vardan, and Galina Stephanova. "Training of Avatar Moderator in Sliding Mode Control Environment for Virtual Project Management." In Project Management Approaches for Online Learning Design, 175–203. IGI Global, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2830-4.ch009.
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This chapter describes a development of algorithms, software, and hardware for avatar management and avatar moderator training systems, using the principle of practical tendency in sliding mode control environment and illustrating its applicability in virtual communications project management. The avatar is a computer-synthesized animated three-dimensional model, acting as a virtual representation of a real person, or as a visualization of the communication system of artificial intelligence. It is required to develop and evaluate realistic avatar interfaces as portals to intelligent software capable of relaying knowledge and skills in various subject areas. The chapter focuses on integrating speaker-independent continuous speech recognition, context technology of intelligent dialogue system in real-time, graphics rendering based on motion capture (motion capture is used by avatar to accompany the verbal information with gestures), and the development of applied information systems with avatar technology for different subject areas. Thus, created algorithms, software, and hardware are now use in collaboration works at the Astrakhan State University (Russian Federation) and at HHH University (Australian Federation and the Republic of Armenia) for the development of avatars for project management in design of real virtual control systems.
Conference papers on the topic "Project Communications Management [Knowledge Area]"
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Ondaro, Manuel. "Jose Cabrera Dismantling and Decommissioning Project." In ASME 2013 15th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/icem2013-96227.
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The Jose Cabrera Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was the first commercial power reactor (Westinghouse 1 loop PWR 510 MWth, 160 MWe) commissioned in Spain and provided the base for future development and training. The reactor construction started in 1963 and it was officially on-line by 1969. The NPP operated from 1969 until 2006 when it became the first reactor to be shut down after completing its operational period. The containment is reinforced concrete with a stainless steel head. In 2010 responsibility for D&D was transferred to Enresa to achieve IAEA level 3 (a green field site available for unrestricted re-uses) by 2017. Of the total of more than 104,000 tons of materials that will be generated during dismantling, it is estimated that only ∼ 4,000 tons will be radioactive waste, some of which, 40 t are considered as intermediate level long-lived wastes and the rest (3,960 t) will be categorized as VLLW & ILLW. The Project is divided into five phases: Phase 0 - Removal of fuel and preliminary work. Phase 1 - Preparatory Activities for D&D. complete. Phase 2 - Dismantling of Major Components. Phase 3 - Removal of Auxiliary Installations, Decontamination and Demolition. Phase 4 - Environmental Restoration. Phase 2, is currently ongoing (50% completed). To manage the diverse aspects of decommissioning operations, Enresa uses an internally developed computerized project management tool. The tool, based on knowledge gathered from other Enresa projects, can process operations management, maintenance operations, materials, waste, storage areas, procedures, work permits, operator dose management and records. Enresa considers that communication is important for both internal and external stakeholder relations and can be used to inform, to neutralize negative opinions & attitudes, to remove false expectations and for training. Enresa has created a new multi-purpose area (exhibition/visitor centre) and encourages visits from the public, local schools, local and national politicians and technical groups. Greenfield is the final end state objective. The total cost of this project, including a 20% contingency as estimated in 2003 is 135 M€. This figure does not include the management of the plant spent fuel, which has constituted an independent project that has been completed in 2009 (35 M€). Enresa, with 15 staff on site are managing a team of ∼ 250 workers, 40 of whom belong to the previous operator. The spent fuel is On-Site prior to the final destination in the future Spain Centralized Spent Fuel Installation.
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Albrecht, Katharina, and Reiner Anderl. "Applying Actual Development Progress Into Education." In ASME 2014 12th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/esda2014-20472.
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Todays’ product development process is characterized by an increasing use of embedded software solutions integrated into mechatronic products. The development is more and more translocated into a virtual environment. New software methods and tools have to be developed. Industry 4.0 is an approach to highlight the tendency of modern development. Communication between smart products, communication via internet technologies, cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things are the basis of Industry 4.0. Owing this development, used project management methodologies have to be adjusted. In special the well-known V-Model is now extended to the W-Model to cope with the new requirements like communications between different disciplines. New approaches in virtual development have to be adapted to modern teaching techniques. Therefore a course for first semester mechanical engineering students is conducted by the department of Computer Integrated Design at the Technische Universität Darmstadt. Industry 4.0 fundamentals are taught as well as the development process underlying the so called W-Model. The students will apply this knowledge while they participate in exercises. A web-based tutorial is provided every week with different learning packages. With these learning packages, the students learn to use the project management techniques as well as software development techniques to solve different tasks. Later complex data structures and algorithms can be coded and are applied. The software development techniques, established in development of information technologies, gets more important in mechanical engineering. Therefore the students learn these aspects. Over three months length the students work in groups and use all their skills to realize a bigger software-project — a digital factory. They use a virtual testing environment (ViTMeS 3.0) to develop their solution. The presented ViTMeS 3.0 is a further development of a virtual testing environment used in last year’s team work. Later they can test their code with a real life example. This example, the digital factory, built with LEGO Mindstorms, is an important part of teaching students the foundations of communication and information techniques as well as software development and programming skills. The last step of the team work is the coding of a graphical user interface for appropriate visualization.
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Janjić, Veljko, Igor Osmokrović, Jovan Marković, Igor Peško, and Mirjana Terzić. "Smart Location-Based Construction Planning of Large-Scale Projects in the Integrated BIM Environment." In 6th IPMA SENET Project Management Conference “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development in Project Management”. International Project Management Association, IPMA Publications, and Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5592/co/senet.2022.15.
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Construction industry records unsatisfying results in terms of execution delays and budget overruns, which are result of insufficient planning, miscommunication, and efficiency issues, while it is among the least digitized sectors. Quality proven design, detailed construction schedule with precise data, and well-implemented progress monitoring process are the foundations of successful data-driven construction management. Integrated Building Information Modelling (BIM) is recognized as the technology that will most likely highly impact the industry. BIM increases the effort in the early phases of project design, improving stakeholders’ communication, early identifying and resolving design issues therefore preventing potential losses. Further, at the most cost-intensive project execution phase, BIM is often inadequately implemented or neglected, losing the huge potential of applying the BIM tools and methods for improving construction management processes. This paper analyses development of detailed construction schedule which considers multiple domains that need to be included in the planning process. Traditionally, especially for large-scale projects, it is an effort-intensive process that requires knowledge, focus and vast data inputs. Contrary to the construction industry, productivity in the manufacturing sector is quite enviable. Therefore, authors analyzed the assembly line concepts and Lean principles, applied in manufacturing, fitting them into the BIM environment to improve construction scheduling. The paper presents an advanced BIM model-derived location-based construction planning methodology (BIM-LBP) for development of construction schedules in the integrated 4D and 5D BIM environment making the most of available BIM model data.
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Janjić, Veljko, Igor Osmokrović, Jovan Marković, Igor Peško, and Mirjana Terzić. "Smart Location-Based Construction Planning of Large-Scale Projects in the Integrated BIM Environment." In 6th IPMA SENET Project Management Conference “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development in Project Management”. International Project Management Association, IPMA Publications, and Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5592/ce/senet.2022.15.
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Construction industry records unsatisfying results in terms of execution delays and budget overruns, which are result of insufficient planning, miscommunication, and efficiency issues, while it is among the least digitized sectors. Quality proven design, detailed construction schedule with precise data, and well-implemented progress monitoring process are the foundations of successful data-driven construction management. Integrated Building Information Modelling (BIM) is recognized as the technology that will most likely highly impact the industry. BIM increases the effort in the early phases of project design, improving stakeholders’ communication, early identifying and resolving design issues therefore preventing potential losses. Further, at the most cost-intensive project execution phase, BIM is often inadequately implemented or neglected, losing the huge potential of applying the BIM tools and methods for improving construction management processes. This paper analyses development of detailed construction schedule which considers multiple domains that need to be included in the planning process. Traditionally, especially for large-scale projects, it is an effort-intensive process that requires knowledge, focus and vast data inputs. Contrary to the construction industry, productivity in the manufacturing sector is quite enviable. Therefore, authors analyzed the assembly line concepts and Lean principles, applied in manufacturing, fitting them into the BIM environment to improve construction scheduling. The paper presents an advanced BIM model-derived location-based construction planning methodology (BIM-LBP) for development of construction schedules in the integrated 4D and 5D BIM environment making the most of available BIM model data.
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Fathalizadeh, Ali, and Hadi Belhaj. "Contractual Solutions to Barriers of Technology Transfer in the Upstream Contracts." In SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SPE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/214988-ms.
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Abstract For Oil and gas producing countries it is important to transfer the advanced technologies used in upstream segments from E&Ps to NOCs and local companies. However, in upstream contracts, a large number of technology transfer agreements have failed to reach their initial intended goals. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to examine barriers to technology transfer in upstream contracts and provide better contractual solutions. Library documents, previous studies, and semi-structured interviews have been used as research tools for this investigation. The statistical population of the research includes oil companies’ experts, high rank managers, engineers and project managers. Data analyses conducted using three stages of open-centered and selective coding, as well as the review of previous studies. The result shows that the four categories "lack of international communication", "lack of proper financing of projects", "lack of technology management knowledge", "inappropriate methods of technology transfer" are causal conditions stand as barriers to technology transfers. The results also showed that in order to tackle current obstacles of technology transfer in the upstream domain, infrastructures such as the research and technology centers, the role of technology transfer in the upstream contracts, relationship between educational and research centers with oil companies and contractors, and the bonuses in contracts regarding technology transfer should be strengthened and highlighted. In short, the contribution of this effort is twofold; first is to explore and find the impediments in technology transfer in the upstream contracts, and the second is to provide proper solutions for the upstream contracts to avoid or reduce the effects of these challenges. Primary topic area: Management
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Ni, Pengcheng, and Jussi Kantola. "Taxonomy of knowledge management systems in a complex environment." In 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2024). AHFE International, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004933.
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This paper is aimed at exploring the knowledge management system architecture in a complex environment by taxonomy. Knowledge management, an interdisciplinary study, is being developed widely in different research fields. Knowledge management system which is considered as the effective and comprehensive way of enhancing the organizational knowledge. Finally, contribute to the success of running of projects, especially in the complex environment. The current global market enhance communication and contribute to the prosperity of economy, whereas it also increases the competition. Knowledge management system, as the output of knowledge management, plays an indispensable role in a complex environment. Furthermore, the current literature do not offer us the wide viewpoint of the knowledge management in a complex environment from a holistic perspective. The first step of conducting the research in this topic is knowing the background of complex environment and knowledge management system. There are different expressions of definition of complex environment. However, these parameters are vital for complex environment, which are stakeholders, interfaces, approach, disciplines, resources, project environment, strategy. In the meantime, we can also narrow the parameters by axiomatic design theory. They are strategy, political conditions, environmental dimensions, stakeholders. Furthermore, we have to realize that complexity exists in the projects. Not only complex environment but also other complex factors can lead to varying degrees of complexity. By summing up the aforesaid analysis, the complex environment in the project can be defined as a project which has multiple unpredictable stakeholders, high importance, a plenty of disagreement and demand of decision-making process and dimension of change imposed on environment. The complex environment, the environment which is full of uncertainties, is value being studied. Knowledge management system, a systemic solution of knowledge management, is the core competency of an organization. And it makes a great significance on the success of the project. However, we have to realize that knowledge is complex, which is factual, conceptual and procedural. That is why this paper introduces the taxonomy to help us to create the knowledge management system. The second step is building the taxonomy based on knowledge management system in a complex environment. Taxonomy, which comes from the biological field, as a significant method, has been used in many other research fields. The initial conception of taxonomy is referred to classification of living organisms. However, the taxonomy has been broadly used in many other fields for classifications. This paper focuses on the taxonomy application in knowledge management system in a complex environment, which finds the common characteristics of knowledge management system in a complex environment. In terms of the knowledge management system, it shows its high importance in organizations which are in the complex and international market. This paper is to present a taxonomy of knowledge management system in a complex environment to provide a depict of this phenomenon. Then, we use taxonomy to figure out the phenomenon from a holistic perspective, which can reduce the complexity and lower the difficulty of understanding. The taxonomy provides us the useful tool for creating the knowledge management system for the projects in a complex environment. The paper is based on the extensive literature review. The final discussion will contribute to the architecture of knowledge management system in a complex environment. This work is done in a ship-building context. The related project is SEUS , which belongs to EU Horizon.
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Speranza, Davide, Andrea Vignali, Andrea Pacini, Gian Gabriele Ori, and Antonio Palucci. "Supporting Decommissioning/Conversion of Offshore Structures Applying Innovative Technological Solution INSURE project." In Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference. SPE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/207225-ms.
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Abstract Companies that work in the decommissioning of platforms need tools to make smarter and informed business decisions, manage and analyse business data, increase the security of workers and operate under strict environmental protection regulations. INSURE aims at assessing the feasibility of a new service to support the decommissioning of offshore installations by means of technological innovation made available throughout each process’ step. In order to accomplish this, the project gathers high-impact Italian companies bringing together the best applicable technological and scientific know-how. INSURE foresees to combine these know-hows and create a novel tool at the service of the industry to promote a better and safer approach to the operations. Targets of the INSURE project are improving workers’ safety, enhancing environmental monitorings, increasing operations’ efficiency, reducing operational costs, offering a route for future sustainability. Project targets can be achieved through the realisation of an augmented virtual reality platform (AVRP) that will be operated in support of the decommissioning process where the data acquired/transmitted by a plurality of sensors will converge. A fleet control tool integrates information from sensors installed on autonomous aerial and underwater vehicles making use of the Global Satellite Navigation Systems (GSNS) and Satellite Communications (SatCom). The convergence of top-notch technologies (augmented/virtual reality, 3D, robotics, sensors, 5G and Satellite services), together with a cloud of infrastructure, enables a fast and complete access to real-time data at very high resolution. The proposal aims to bring the actual data and information access from the Internet of Things to the Internet of Knowledge paradigm. Confrontation with national and international possible end-users produced a set of user requirements guiding the design of a feasibility study for the realisation of one specific product. The study also includes the evaluation of economic, non-economic viability and possible regulatory constraints to its realisation. The INSURE feasibility study creates the intellectual background for the further step of the process: the realisation and development of a pilot project tailored for the purpose. This combined use of novel technologies represents an innovative integrated approach applied to the management of offshore structures undergoing decommissioning or reconfiguration for other purposes. In addition, it also involves the promotion of sustainable opportunities for commercial, social and educational exploitation of areas and assets (including, for example, the ambit of eco-tourism, renewable energies, carbon capture and storage).
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Dierikx, Kaitlyn, Zi Siang See, Luis Alexander Rojas Bonilla, and Erin Conley. "Development of a Virtual Reality Prototype for Architectural Visualisation with the Integration of Dynamic Electroencephalogram in the Creative Thinking Process." In Sixteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices. Common Ground Research Networks, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/978-1-963049-18-3/cgp/12-15.
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This project focuses on the exploration of an architectural visualisation virtual reality (VR) prototyping and creative thinking process with the use of consumer accessible electroencephalogram (EEG). Architectural visualisation with engaging interactive user experience is an area which requires careful considerations during the design and construction process of the VR content, which aims to promote intuitive exploration of the simulated virtual environment. This study involves the collaboration between several architecture designers and virtual reality researchers, which forms a multidisciplinary research looking at the investigation of EEG impact for architectural visualisation content creation - autoethnography prompted a selfreflective approach to building knowledge during the research and construction phase, ensuing personal growth by the conclusion of the project. VR can be a powerful form of communication for informational materials, visually, only if content can be made easily accessible; this makes digital travel to unique locations easier for the presentation of architectural aspects to the general audience for the purpose of encouraging movement in the virtual space. Consumer grade EEG devices are now commonly available for the purpose of medication, mindfulness, and stress management; therefore, we explore the possibility of using such a device as a dynamic/real-time self-reflection tool for a designer during a creation process of crafting the virtual environment for architectural visualisation. In this research we describe the case study, a practice-based creative prototype, initial EEG data and documentation, and the directions for future work.
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Vianello, Giovanna, and Saeema Ahmed. "Investigating Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms for Oil Rigs." In ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2009-86967.
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It is widely recognized, both in industry and academia, that clear strategies in knowledge transfer positively influence the success of a firm. A firm should support the transfer of knowledge by standardizing communication channels within and across departments, based upon personalization, codification or a combination of these two strategies. The characteristics of the business influence the choice of communication channels used for knowledge transfer. This paper presents a case study exploring the transfer of knowledge within and across projects, specifically the transfer of service knowledge in the case of complex machinery. The strategies used for knowledge transfer were analysed and compared with the expected transfer mechanisms, similarities and differences were investigated and are described. A family of four identical rigs for offshore drilling was the selected case. The transfer of experience across the rigs during the commissioning phase of the first and the second rigs of the series was explored through interviews with the operators and the project management team. Differences between the expected knowledge transfer strategy, focused upon the moving of rig personnel and reusing of lessons learnt from one rig to the next, and the actual situation emerged. Various approaches for transferring knowledge were elicited and analysed with regard to the types of knowledge that were transferred and the context in which they were used. This study indicates factors that should be considered whilst designing a knowledge management system to support the systematic reuse of service knowledge.
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Broughton, David. "UKAEA, Dounreay: LLW Long Term Strategy — Developing the Options." In ASME 2003 9th International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management and Environmental Remediation. ASMEDC, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/icem2003-4514.
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UKAEA’s mission at its Dounreay establishment in the north of Scotland is to restore the site so that it can be used for other purposes, with a minimal effect on the environment and requiring minimal attention by future generations. A Dounreay Site Restoration Plan (DSRP) has been produced. It sets out the decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities to restore the site within the next 60 years. Management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLW) that already exists, and that which will be produced as the DSRP progresses is an essential site restoration activity. Altogether around 150,000m3 (5.3Mft3) of untreated LLW could arise. This will then need to be treated, packaged and managed, the resulting volume being around 200,000m3 (7Mft3). A project to develop a long term strategy for managing all Dounreay’s existing and future LLW was initiated in 1999. The identification of complete solutions for management of LLW arising from the site restoration of Dounreay, an integrated reactor and reprocessing site, is novel in the UK. The full range of LLW will be encountered. UKAEA is progressing this specific project during a period when both responsibility and policy for UK decommissioning and radioactive waste management are evolving in the UK. At present, for most UK nuclear operators, there are no recognised routes for disposing of significant volumes of decommissioning LLW that has either lower or higher radioactivity than the levels set by BNFL for disposal at the UK national LLW disposal site at Drigg. A large project such as this has the potential to affect the environmental and social conditions that prevail in the area where it is implemented. Local society therefore has an interest in a project of this scale and scope, particularly as there could be a number of feasible solutions. UKAEA is progressing the project by following UK established practice of undertaking a Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) study. UKAEA has no preconceptions of the outcome and is diligently not prejudging issues prematurely. The BPEO process draws experts and non-experts alike into the discussions and facilitates a structured analysis of the options. However to permit meaningful debate those options have to be at first generated, and secondly investigated. This has taken UKAEA two and a half years in technical assessment of options at a cost of around £23/4M. The options and issues have been investigated to the depth necessary for comparisons and valid judgements to be made within the context of the BPEO study. Further technical evaluation will be required on those options that eventually emerge as the BPEO. UKAEA corporate strategy for stakeholder participation in BPEO studies is laid out in “Restoring our Environment”, published in October 2002. This was developed by a joint approach between project managers, Corporate Communications, and discussion with the regulators, government departments and Scottish Executive. An Internal Stakeholder Panel was held in March 2003. The Panel was independently facilitated and recorded. Eight Panel members attended who provided a representative cross-section of people working on site. Two External Stakeholder Panels were held in Thurso at the end of May 2003. A Youth Stakeholder Panel was held at which three sixth form students from local High Schools gave their views on the options for managing Dounreay’s LLW. The agenda was arranged to maximise interactive discussion on those options and issues that the young people themselves considered important. The second External Stakeholder Panel was based on the Dounreay Local Liaison Committee. Additional participants were invited in acknowledgement of the wider issues involved. As the use of Drigg is an option two representatives from the Cumbrian local district committee attended. From all the knowledge and information acquired from both the technical and stakeholder programmes UKAEA will build up the objective line of argument that leads to the BPEO emerging. This will be the completion of this first stage of the project and is planned for achievement in March 2004. Once the BPEO has been identified the next stage will be to work up the applications for the authorisations that will be necessary to allow implementation of the BPEO. Any facilities needed will require planning permission from the appropriate planning authority. The planning application could be called in by a Minister of State or a planning inquiry convened. During this next stage attention will be paid to ensure all reports and submissions are consistent and compliant with regulations and possible future legal processes. Stakeholder dialogue will continue throughout this next stage moving on from disussion of options to the actual developments. The objective will be to resolve as many issues stakeholders might raise prior to the submissions of applications and prior to the regulators’ formal consultation procedures. This will allow early attention to those areas of concern. Beyond the submission of applications for authorisations it is unwise to speculate as nuclear decommissioning will be then organised in the UK in a different way. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority will most probably be in overall control and, particularly for Dounreay, the Scottish Executive may have developed its policy for radioactive waste management in Scotland.
Reports on the topic "Project Communications Management [Knowledge Area]"
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Jia, Lili, and Steve Evans. Prevent food allergy alerts: an incentive-based approach. Food Standards Agency, February 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.46756/sci.fsa.flm647.
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The majority of UK food recalls are due to allergen mislabelling, misleading allergen claims and/or the unintentional presence of allergens – representing a significant food safety risk and cost to industry. Labelling legislation must be followed to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and this requires good allergen management and accurate allergen information communication down the supply chain. Distilling this information accurately, to inform labelling and/or communication of allergen information, can be particularly challenging for small to medium food businesses due to the low adoption of advanced labelling technology. In November 2018, a joint FSA/EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) workshop discussed potential solutions to tackling the increase in food allergen mislabelling incidents. It was concluded that the situation could be improved by developing accessible and affordable tools for food businesses, to aid in the automation of food data collection, validation and management. As a result, the FSA are funding this initial development project that aims to develop an online system targeted at small and medium-sized food businesses, to help reduce the number of product recalls due to allergen mislabelling. The tool is also predicted to support more reliable knowledge transfer and incident tracking when things do go wrong.
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Naddafi, Rahmat, Göran Sundblad, Alfred Sandström, Lachlan Fetterplace, Jerker Vinterstare, Martin Ogonowski, and Nataliia Kulatska. Developing management goals and associated assessment methods for Sweden’s nationally managed fish stocks : a project synthesis. Department of Aquatic Resources, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54612/a.31cfjep2i0.
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This report summarizes and synthesizes results from the Swedish Agency of Marine and Water Management (SwAM, or HaV) funded project “Förvaltningsmål för nationella arter (Management goals for nationally managed species)”. The objectives of the project have been to promote the development of management goals and associated status assessment methods and indicators, as well as reference points, for some nationally managed fish stocks both in coastal as well as freshwater areas. The report focusses largely on species and stocks that can be defined as data-poor. Such stocks are characterised by marked limitations in data availability and/or resources allocated to detailed analytical stock projections. Data-poor stocks also often lack carefully formulated management goals and associated methods and indicators for assessing stock status. In this report, we provide an overview of potential assessment methods and indicators and try to synthesise how they work and what the strengths and weaknesses are by applying them to selected data poor stocks such as pikeperch, pike, whitefish, and vendace. We also discuss how they relate to different potential management goals and provide recommendations for their application. We grouped the indicators and assessment methods by the three categories that are now used in the yearly status assessment framework provided by SLU Aqua (Resursöversikten/Fiskbarometern) – i) mortality, ii) abundance/biomass and iii) size/age structure. The results are also described for these three main categories of assessment indicators. Included is also a status report from a size- and age-based population dynamics model (Stock Synthesis 3) that is being developed for pikeperch in Lake Hjälmaren. An important experience from the project is that to improve the assessment methods for Swedish national fish stocks, it is important that managers develop both general as well as more detailed quantitative goals for the individual stocks. This should ideally be conducted in various forms of collaboration with the main stakeholders and scientists involved with assessment as participatory processes foster legitimacy. Carefully articulated management goals, which are possible to translate into quantitative targets, will facilitate the development of various approaches and methods to monitor stock statuses. Given the strong and complex interactions of fish and their environments it is also important to consider other pressures than fisheries when developing indicators and assessment methods. Our synthesis highlights a number of areas where the assessment of data-poor stocks can be improved: 1. Apply precautionary principles for data-limited stocks, particularly ones that are known to be vulnerable to exploitation. 2. Tailor approaches to how fisheries are managed in Sweden. Swedish nationally managed fish stocks are not managed by quotas (with one exception, vendace in the Bothnian Bay) and do not aim for maximum sustainable yield. Instead, the coastal and inland fisheries are managed by regulating the effort in the small-scale commercial fisheries (number of fishers/licenses and amount of gear). Regulation of recreational and subsistence fisheries effort, in terms of licenses or number of fishers) is not applied, nor possible since the fisheries is lacking obligatory notification and reporting systems. All national fisheries, however, are regulated by various technical measures (closed areas, size-limits, bag-limits, gear restrictions etc). Thus, goals and assessment methods that result in harvest limits or quota recommendations expressed in e.g. biomass/numbers are difficult to use as basis for management. Instead, there is a need for alternative management goals and associated assessment methods. 3. Use best practice methods and indicators and adapt as scientific knowledge is developed. Data-limited methods are developing rapidly, and new methods/approaches are proposed in the scientific literature every year. It is thus important to be updated on the most recent developments. 4. Clearly describe limitations/assumptions of methods used. It is important to be aware of and critically evaluate the assumptions underlying the analyses, and to carefully communicate uncertainty together with the stock status assessment. 5. Be particularly careful with low sample numbers. Many indicators and methods can be applied also on small sample sizes, however, the accuracy and precision of the estimates risk being low in such cases. 6. Accept that there is no "gold standard" for fisheries assessment. Each case study is unique and needs to be balanced against data availability, local needs and other important factors. This also means that analysts need to be careful when using generic reference levels or “borrowing” data from other stocks. 7. If possible, use several different methods/indicators. Although several indicators aim to measure similar aspects of the stock, small methodological differences can support the overall interpretation of individual indicator values. It is particularly important to incorporate many aspects and indicators (size/age/abundance/mortality) in order to produce a balanced assessment. 8. Develop means of communication. Indicators and goals should be easy to understand. However, interpretation of results from multi-indicator frameworks can be challenging. There is thus a need for finding ways of communication that can convey complicated results in a simple-to-understand manner. 9. For details on additional improvements, we refer the reader to the sub-header “recommendations for the future” found under each chapter. The implementation of Stock Synthesis for pikeperch in Lake Hjälmaren showed that it is possible to develop a more ambitious and detailed stock assessment model for a relatively data-poor stock. The model results partly support earlier interpretations of the development of the stock and the importance of the changes in regulations in 2001 (increased minimum size, increased mesh size and reduced mortality of undersized pikeperch). Before the model can be implemented and used for practical management, a number of actions for improvement are needed, which are highlighted in the relevant chapter. The most important next step is establishing management goals and reference levels for this stock. We recommend that such a dialogue is initiated by managers. The fisheries management goals should consider both biomass, fisheries mortality and size-based targets. To conclude, we stress the importance of improving all ongoing aspects related to the assessments of data-poor Swedish stocks. Strong local stocks and sustainable fisheries are vital for a variety of fisheries-related businesses and practices, particularly in rural areas, providing economical and societal value. Fishes also have important roles in aquatic food-webs and it is important that ecological values are managed wisely in order to reach targets for water quality, ecosystem structure and diversity. Given the strong and complex interactions of fish and their environments it is also important to consider other pressures than fisheries when developing indicators and assessment methods.
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Albright, Jeff, Kim Struthers, Lisa Baril, John Spence, Mark Brunson, and Ken Hyde. Natural resource conditions at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Findings & management considerations for selected resources. National Park Service, April 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.36967/nrr-2293112.
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA) encompasses more than 0.5 million ha (1.25 million ac) and extends over 322 km (200 mi) from its northern boundary in southern Utah to its southern boundary in northern Arizona. It is one of the most rugged, remote, and floristically diverse national parks on the Southern Colorado Plateau (Thomas et. al 2005) and has more than 4,900 km (3,045 mi) of waterways flowing through its eight Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC 8) watersheds. GLCA’s larger perennial rivers include the Colorado, Escalante, Dirty Devil, San Juan, and Paria, with smaller perennial and intermittent streams flowing into each of these rivers. After the creation of the Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell formed, covering 13% of the park’s total land area when full and the national recreation area attracts over 4 million visitors annually, and in 2019 GLCA ranked 19th highest in recreational visits out of all national parks. The National Park Service Natural Resource Condition Assessment Program selected GLCA to pilot its new NRCA project series. NRCA projects evaluate the best available science to provide park managers with reliable, actionable information pertaining to natural resource conditions in their park. For the park-selected focal study resources, this includes consideration of drivers and stressors known or suspected of influencing resource conditions; assessment of current conditions and trends for indicators of condition; and potential near-term and future activities or actions managers can consider, improving their knowledge and management of natural resources in parks. For focal resources that lack adequate data to assess current conditions, a gap analysis is provided (in lieu of a condition assessment) to highlight the present status of knowledge of the resource and to suggest useful indicators, data, and studies for further consideration and investigation. Park managers are encouraged to identify information needs and pose questions during the NRCA scoping process, with the understanding that information will be provided to help address those needs and answer those questions when possible. For a comprehensive list of GLCA managers’ questions and needs, please refer to Appendix A, Table A-1. The focus of GLCA’s NRCA study was the water-dependent resources—tinajas, springs & seeps, including water quality, riparian zone, amphibians, including the northern leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens), and small, native fishes—that are found off the mainstem Colorado River. Managers were interested in these particular environments and the natural resources that depend on them because they are less studied, and the habitats are “biodiversity hotspots” due to the intersection of complex desert and freshwater ecosystems in a region limited by water. The following summaries highlight the key findings of GLCA’s focal resource drivers and stressors (Chapter 2), states (Chapter 3), and manager responses (Chapter 4).
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Bourrier, Mathilde, Michael Deml, and Farnaz Mahdavian. Comparative report of the COVID-19 Pandemic Responses in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. University of Stavanger, November 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.31265/usps.254.
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The purpose of this report is to compare the risk communication strategies and public health mitigation measures implemented by Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic based on publicly available documents. The report compares the country responses both in relation to one another and to the recommendations and guidance of the World Health Organization where available. The comparative report is an output of Work Package 1 from the research project PAN-FIGHT (Fighting pandemics with enhanced risk communication: Messages, compliance and vulnerability during the COVID-19 outbreak), which is financially supported by the Norwegian Research Council's extraordinary programme for corona research. PAN-FIGHT adopts a comparative approach which follows a “most different systems” variation as a logic of comparison guiding the research (Przeworski & Teune, 1970). The countries in this study include two EU member States (Sweden, Germany), one which was engaged in an exit process from the EU membership (the UK), and two non-European Union states, but both members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Norway and Switzerland. Furthermore, Germany and Switzerland govern by the Continental European Federal administrative model, with a relatively weak central bureaucracy and strong subnational, decentralised institutions. Norway and Sweden adhere to the Scandinavian model—a unitary but fairly decentralised system with power bestowed to the local authorities. The United Kingdom applies the Anglo-Saxon model, characterized by New Public Management (NPM) and decentralised managerial practices (Einhorn & Logue, 2003; Kuhlmann & Wollmann, 2014; Petridou et al., 2019). In total, PAN-FIGHT is comprised of 5 Work Packages (WPs), which are research-, recommendation-, and practice-oriented. The WPs seek to respond to the following research questions and accomplish the following: WP1: What are the characteristics of governmental and public health authorities’ risk communication strategies in five European countries, both in comparison to each other and in relation to the official strategies proposed by WHO? WP2: To what extent and how does the general public’s understanding, induced by national risk communication, vary across five countries, in relation to factors such as social capital, age, gender, socio-economic status and household composition? WP3: Based on data generated in WP1 and WP2, what is the significance of being male or female in terms of individual susceptibility to risk communication and subsequent vulnerability during the COVID-19 outbreak? WP4: Based on insight and knowledge generated in WPs 1 and 2, what recommendations can we offer national and local governments and health institutions on enhancing their risk communication strategies to curb pandemic outbreaks? WP5: Enhance health risk communication strategies across five European countries based upon the knowledge and recommendations generated by WPs 1-4. Pre-pandemic preparedness characteristics All five countries had pandemic plans developed prior to 2020, which generally were specific to influenza pandemics but not to coronaviruses. All plans had been updated following the H1N1 pandemic (2009-2010). During the SARS (2003) and MERS (2012) outbreaks, both of which are coronaviruses, all five countries experienced few cases, with notably smaller impacts than the H1N1 epidemic (2009-2010). The UK had conducted several exercises (Exercise Cygnet in 2016, Exercise Cygnus in 2016, and Exercise Iris in 2018) to check their preparedness plans; the reports from these exercises concluded that there were gaps in preparedness for epidemic outbreaks. Germany also simulated an influenza pandemic exercise in 2007 called LÜKEX 07, to train cross-state and cross-department crisis management (Bundesanstalt Technisches Hilfswerk, 2007). In 2017 within the context of the G20, Germany ran a health emergency simulation exercise with WHO and World Bank representatives to prepare for potential future pandemics (Federal Ministry of Health et al., 2017). Prior to COVID-19, only the UK had expert groups, notably the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), that was tasked with providing advice during emergencies. It had been used in previous emergency events (not exclusively limited to health). In contrast, none of the other countries had a similar expert advisory group in place prior to the pandemic. COVID-19 waves in 2020 All five countries experienced two waves of infection in 2020. The first wave occurred during the first half of the year and peaked after March 2020. The second wave arrived during the final quarter. Norway consistently had the lowest number of SARS-CoV-2 infections per million. Germany’s counts were neither the lowest nor the highest. Sweden, Switzerland and the UK alternated in having the highest numbers per million throughout 2020. Implementation of measures to control the spread of infection In Germany, Switzerland and the UK, health policy is the responsibility of regional states, (Länders, cantons and nations, respectively). However, there was a strong initial centralized response in all five countries to mitigate the spread of infection. Later on, country responses varied in the degree to which they were centralized or decentralized. Risk communication In all countries, a large variety of communication channels were used (press briefings, websites, social media, interviews). Digital communication channels were used extensively. Artificial intelligence was used, for example chatbots and decision support systems. Dashboards were used to provide access to and communicate data.
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Aalto, Juha, and Ari Venäläinen, eds. Climate change and forest management affect forest fire risk in Fennoscandia. Finnish Meteorological Institute, June 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.35614/isbn.9789523361355.
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Forest and wildland fires are a natural part of ecosystems worldwide, but large fires in particular can cause societal, economic and ecological disruption. Fires are an important source of greenhouse gases and black carbon that can further amplify and accelerate climate change. In recent years, large forest fires in Sweden demonstrate that the issue should also be considered in other parts of Fennoscandia. This final report of the project “Forest fires in Fennoscandia under changing climate and forest cover (IBA ForestFires)” funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, synthesises current knowledge of the occurrence, monitoring, modelling and suppression of forest fires in Fennoscandia. The report also focuses on elaborating the role of forest fires as a source of black carbon (BC) emissions over the Arctic and discussing the importance of international collaboration in tackling forest fires. The report explains the factors regulating fire ignition, spread and intensity in Fennoscandian conditions. It highlights that the climate in Fennoscandia is characterised by large inter-annual variability, which is reflected in forest fire risk. Here, the majority of forest fires are caused by human activities such as careless handling of fire and ignitions related to forest harvesting. In addition to weather and climate, fuel characteristics in forests influence fire ignition, intensity and spread. In the report, long-term fire statistics are presented for Finland, Sweden and the Republic of Karelia. The statistics indicate that the amount of annually burnt forest has decreased in Fennoscandia. However, with the exception of recent large fires in Sweden, during the past 25 years the annually burnt area and number of fires have been fairly stable, which is mainly due to effective fire mitigation. Land surface models were used to investigate how climate change and forest management can influence forest fires in the future. The simulations were conducted using different regional climate models and greenhouse gas emission scenarios. Simulations, extending to 2100, indicate that forest fire risk is likely to increase over the coming decades. The report also highlights that globally, forest fires are a significant source of BC in the Arctic, having adverse health effects and further amplifying climate warming. However, simulations made using an atmospheric dispersion model indicate that the impact of forest fires in Fennoscandia on the environment and air quality is relatively minor and highly seasonal. Efficient forest fire mitigation requires the development of forest fire detection tools including satellites and drones, high spatial resolution modelling of fire risk and fire spreading that account for detailed terrain and weather information. Moreover, increasing the general preparedness and operational efficiency of firefighting is highly important. Forest fires are a large challenge requiring multidisciplinary research and close cooperation between the various administrative operators, e.g. rescue services, weather services, forest organisations and forest owners is required at both the national and international level.
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Kwon, Heeseo Rain, Heeyoun You, and Sang Keon Lee. Korea's Pursuit for Sustainable Cities through New Town Development: Implications for LAC: Knowledge Sharing Forum on Development Experiences: Comparative Experiences of Korea and Latin America and th. Inter-American Development Bank, June 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0006999.
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Under rapid urbanization that took place from around 1960 to 1990, the Republic of Korea has been facing various urban problems such as the expansion of urban slum, traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Among the various responses to these challenges, New Town development can be regarded as one of the most successful and effective strategies, which hasover 50 years of development history in five phases. Korea's New Towns were developed with three main purposes according to the periodic needs: industry support, housing supply, and nationwide balanced development. Phase I New Towns (1962-81) responded to the country's need for industry promotion. Phase II (1967-86), Phase III (1989-95) and Phase IV (2001-present) New Towns were built in response to the severe lack of housing emerged due to over-concentration in the capital and later its metropolitan area, by providing large-scale housing inside Seoul, in the outer ring of Seoul, and in the Capital Area respectively over time. Finally, the most recent Phase V New Towns (2005-present) provided response to the issue of equitable and balanced development across the country. These development yielded outcomes such as housing market stabilization, improvement of housing condition, securement of public and green spaces, economic effect on related industries, and expansion of urban infrastructure. The paper suggests three success factors of Korea's New Town development. First is feasible planning and concrete implementation strategies that enabled the implementing organizations to overcome conflicts and carry on with the project until completion. The second factor is institutional driving force and legal support which involved establishing a dedicated bureau, defining clear organizational structure and stakeholder roles, and providing timely Acts to support the land acquisition and construction. The third success factor is reasonable land acquisition methodologies which evolved over time from Land Readjustment to Publically Management Development. This paper also presents Sustainable New own Design Criteria as an important implication for the LAC to consider, which includes social, economic and environmental sustainability that pursue outcomes such as social inclusion, self-sufficiency, connectivity, green space and smart resource management. Exchanging these experience of Korea and promoting mutual cooperation would be highly valuable for the cities in LAC to minimize the trial and error and maximize the success factors experienced by Korea as an attempt to relieve the challenges of rapid urbanization they are faced with at present. In this regard, it is anticipated that Korea can actively share its accumulated New Town experience and knowledge and act as one of the promising development partners of the countries in LAC.
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Piercy, Candice, Timothy Welp, and Ram Mohan. Guidelines for how to approach thin layer placement projects. Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), October 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/47724.
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Historically, dredged material (DM) has been placed at the nearest available placement site. There has been an increasing trend of beneficial use projects recently, often using innovative methods. Thin layer placement (TLP) involves one- to two-foot-thick DM placement, compared to traditional, thicker sediment placement applications, to restore coastal wetlands. The main idea of TLP is to promote the natural recolonization or reestablishment of habitat and benthic species. This guidance presents a roadmap of TLP’s evolution and offers easily digestible examples and considerations for TLP applications in wetlands and open-water environments. Offered as a tool to the practitioner, the eight chapters of this guidance covers the history of TLP, characterization of the project area, setting goals and objectives, project design, construction considerations, monitoring and adaptive management, knowledge gaps, and future research needs. Several case studies are presented as examples of how such applications have been implemented and highlight lessons learned, particularly best-management practices. This guidance offers consideration of TLP as a critical component in the project development phase, a tool for the sustainable management of DM, and a method that may create, maintain, enhance, or restore ecological function while supporting navigation channel infrastructure and providing flood risk management benefits.
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Böhm, C., and N. Rayner. Summary of GEM results: Manitoba Far North Geomapping Initiative. Natural Resources Canada/CMSS/Information Management, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4095/332503.
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The far north of Manitoba is endowed with potential for base and precious metals, diamonds, uranium, and rare metals. The goal of a collaborative project between the Manitoba Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Canada was to provide an advanced framework of geoscience knowledge for mineral exploration and land-use management. Bedrock mapping, geophysical surveys, and geochemical and geochronological analyses carried out in 2005 to 2011 in the far north of Manitoba showed diverse and complex rocks that record nearly two billion years of Earth history. Key advancements in understanding include a new stratigraphy and chronology of at least four metasedimentary cover sequences in the Seal River Domain, some with high potential for economic uranium, gold, and/or rare-metal mineralization; and the identification of a Neoarchean greenstone belt in the Great Island area with known gold occurrences. The discovery of remnants of ancient (3.5 Ga) cratonic lithosphere in the Seal River area also renders the region favourable for diamond exploration.
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Terrón-Caro, María Teresa, Rocio Cárdenas-Rodríguez, Fabiola Ortega-de-Mora, Kassia Aleksic, Sofia Bergano, Patience Biligha, Tiziana Chiappelli, et al. Policy Recommendations ebook. Migrations, Gender and Inclusion from an International Perspective. Voices of Immigrant Women, July 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.46661/rio.20220727_1.
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This publication is the third product of the Erasmus + Project entitled Voices of Immigrant Women (Project Number: 2020-1-ES01-KA203-082364). This product is based on a set of policy recommendations that provides practical guidance on intervention proposals to those with political responsibilities in governance on migration management and policies for integration and social inclusion, as well as to policy makers in the governance of training in Higher Education (University) at all levels. This is intended to promote the development of practical strategies that allow overcoming the obstacles encountered by migrant women during the integration process, favoring the construction of institutions, administrations and, ultimately, more inclusive societies. The content presented in this book proposes recommendations and intervention proposals oriented to practice to: - Improve Higher Education study plans by promoting the training of students as future active protagonists who are aware of social interventions. This will promote equity, diversity and the integration of migrant women. - Strengthen cooperation and creation of networks between academic organizations, the third sector and public administrations that are responsible for promoting the integration and inclusion of migrant women. - Promote dialogue and the exchange of knowledge to, firstly, raise awareness of human mobility and gender in Europe and, secondly, promote the participation and social, labor and civic integration of the migrant population. All this is developed through 4 areas in which this book is articulated. The first area entitled "Migrant women needs and successful integration interventions"; the second area entitled "Promoting University students awareness and civic and social responsibility towards migrant women integration"; the third area entitled "Cooperation between Higher Education institutions and third sector"; the fourth and last area, entitled "Inclusive Higher Education".
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Aguiar Borges, Luciane, Lisa Rohrer, and Kjell Nilsson. Green and healthy Nordic cities: How to plan, design, and manage health-promoting urban green space. Nordregio, January 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/r2024:11403-2503.
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This handbook is the culmination of the NORDGREEN project, which develops and implements smart planning and management solutions for well-designed, high-quality green spaces that promote health and well-being. Researchers and practitioners worked alongside one another in six Nordic cities: Aarhus (Denmark), Espoo and Ii (Finland), Stavanger (Norway), and Täby and Vilhelmina (Sweden). Together, the researchers and practitioners applied methods including GIS data analysis, statistical analysis, PPGIS surveys and analysis, policy document analysis, interviews, and evidence-based design models. The handbook uses an innovative framework based on the multi-disciplinary approach of the project, using epidemiological studies, environmental psychology, policy and management, and citizen participation. These fields of study and their respective methodologies are divided into the four so-called NORD components—NUMBERING, OBSERVING, REGULATING, and DESIGNING—which, accompanied by a BACKGROUND section reviewing the evidence linking green space and human health, form the bulk of the handbook. Some key take-away messages from these chapters include: There is a fairly broad consensus that access to, and use of, natural and green areas have a positive influence on people’s health and well-being. Both perceived and objective indicators for access to green space and for health are needed for making a more comprehensive evaluation for how people’s health is influenced by green space. Citizens’ experiential, local knowledge is a vital component of urban planning, and PPGIS can offer practitioners the opportunity to gather map-based experiential knowledge to provide insights for planning, designing, and managing green spaces. Alignment, both vertically across the political, tactical, and operational levels, as well as horizontally across departments, is critical for municipal organisations to foster health-promoting green spaces. Evidence-based design models can provide important categories and qualities for diagnosing the gaps in existing green spaces and designing green spaces with different scales and scopes that respond to the various health and well-being needs of different people. Based on the research and lessons learned from the six case study cities, the handbook provides practitioners with a TOOLBOX of adaptable methods, models, and guidelines for delivering health-promoting green spaces to consider in their own contexts. By reading this handbook, planners and policymakers can expect to gain (1) a background on the evidence linking green spaces and health, practical tools for planning, designing, and managing green spaces, (2) tips from researchers regarding the challenges of using various methods, models, and guidelines for delivering health-promoting green space, and (3) inspiration on some success stories emerging from the Nordic Region in this area of study. The handbook covers a wide range of health and urban green space topics. Landscape architects will find evidence-based design models for enhancing existing green space design processes. Planners will find methods and guidelines for identifying, collecting, and analysing both qualitative and quantitative green space and health data from statistical databases, national citizen surveys, and map-based participatory surveys. And all practitioners will find guidelines for achieving programmatic alignment in their work for delivering health-promoting green space.