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Weiner, Susan. "Six Pillars of Health." Schizophrenia Bulletin 42, no. 3 (July 5, 2013): 535–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbt091.
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Mullins, Joseph J. "Six Pillars of Organic Chemistry." Journal of Chemical Education 85, no. 1 (January 2008): 83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ed085p83.
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Kiser, Brenda H. "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem." Journal of Clinical Engineering 19, no. 4 (July 1994): 260–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00004669-199407000-00005.
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Inayatullah, Sohail. "Six pillars: futures thinking for transforming." Foresight 10, no. 1 (February 22, 2008): 4–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14636680810855991.
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Vora-Sittha, Pornpen. "Is Thai Banking Ready for AEC Financial Liberalization in 2020?" Asian Social Science 12, no. 5 (April 19, 2016): 226. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v12n5p226.
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<p>Thai banking’s readiness before approaching a new phase of regional economic integration under AEC’s Financial Liberalization in 2020 is evaluated through the applications of Financial Development Index (FDI), developed by World Economic Forum (WEF). The paper assesses bank’s readiness for regional competition by using readiness index constructed in this study. Data limitation allows this article to cover only six countries in ASEAN, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The analysis includes four pillars and one sub-pillar out of 7 pillars representing the whole financial system. Results show that Singapore’s banking system is the readiest country for regional competition, followed by Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines. The banking sector in Thailand is not quite ready for AEC financial liberalization. The pillars that weaken Thai banking system are the “Institutional environment” and the “Business environment”. The country needs to improve these two pillars to foster its competency for AEC challenges.</p>
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Gullickson, Terri, and Brigittine French. "Review of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem." Contemporary Psychology: A Journal of Reviews 40, no. 1 (January 1995): 75–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/003384.
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Khalifa, Shadi, Yehia Elshater, Kiran Sundaravarathan, Aparna Bhat, Patrick Martin, Fahim Imam, Dan Rope, Mike Mcroberts, and Craig Statchuk. "The Six Pillars for Building Big Data Analytics Ecosystems." ACM Computing Surveys 49, no. 2 (November 11, 2016): 1–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2963143.
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Miremadi, Tahereh. "Transitional foresight: MLP as the theoretical underpinning of CLA: the case of the water sector of Iran." foresight 23, no. 4 (February 26, 2021): 385–402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/fs-04-2020-0043.
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Purpose The paper aims to complement the six pillars analysis with the multi-level perspective to make it more systematic and policy relevant. Design/methodology/approach Take the innovation system foresight as the exemplar; the paper asks if the other systemic approaches to innovation can function as the middle range theory and underpin critical future studies. To answer, the paper combines the six-pillar approach (SPA) with the multilevel perspective (MLP) and builds “transitional foresight”. Then it takes the fourth pillar; transitional causal layered analysis and applies it to a case study: water stress in Iran. The paper concludes noting that in transitional foresight, the borderlines, the players and the orientations of the foresight are clearer than the six-pillar analysis. Findings The SPA and MLP-integrated framework make a powerful research instrument for transitional foresight. Research limitations/implications The paper applied the integrated framework to a case “water system in Iran”. But the framework should be applied in different cases in different countries to test its applicability. Practical implications The suggested framework can be used as a heuristics for the students and researchers who want to engage with the emancipatory perspective of the six-pillar approach and need to have an academic methodology with rigor and granularity. Originality/value The six-pillar approach of Sohail Inayatullah and the multilevel perspective of Geels can combine to make a powerful heuristic for transitional foresight.
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Brahy, Stéphane. "Six solution pillars for successful cultural integration of international M&As." Journal of Organizational Excellence 25, no. 4 (August 17, 2006): 53–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/joe.20112.
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Skrzypkowski, Krzysztof. "Decreasing Mining Losses for the Room and Pillar Method by Replacing the Inter-Room Pillars by the Construction of Wooden Cribs Filled with Waste Rocks." Energies 13, no. 14 (July 10, 2020): 3564. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13143564.
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The article presents methods of securing mining excavations using wooden cribs. For the underground room and pillar method used to excavate zinc and lead ore body in the Olkusz-Pomorzany mine in Poland, model tests for the replacement of rock pillars by wooden cribs are presented. In the first stage of research, the results of laboratory strength tests carried out on models of four-point, six-point and eight-point cribs made of wooden beech beams at a 1:28 scale arranged horizontally were determined. For the first time, a concave round notch connection was used to connect the beams of the wooden cribs. The maximal capacity of cribs consisting only of beams and filled with waste rocks taken from underground mining excavations was determined. In addition, the vertical deformations of the cribs at maximal loading force and their specific deformations are presented. Additionally, on the basis of load-displacement characteristics, the range in variability of the stiffness of empty cribs and those filled with waste rocks was calculated as a function of their compressibility. In the second stage of research, the room and pillar method was designed in the Phase2 numerical program. The aim of the study was to determine the stresses in the inter-room pillars. Based on the results of laboratory and numerical tests, a factor of safety was determined, indicating that it is possible to reduce mining losses while maintaining the safe exploitation conditions of the ore body.
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Tian, Zhen, Shuangxi Jing, Shan Gao, and Jianjun Zhang. "Establishment and simulation of dynamic model of backfilling hydraulic support with six pillars." Journal of Vibroengineering 22, no. 3 (May 15, 2020): 486–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.21595/jve.2019.20512.
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Piekarczyk, Adam. "The experimental investigation of the failure of load-bearing masonry walls supported by a deflecting structure." Budownictwo i Architektura 19, no. 3 (September 30, 2020): 127–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.35784/bud-arch.2142.
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The paper presents selected results of tests of full-scale masonry walls linearly supported on a deflecting beam. The walls with thin bed joints and unfilled head joints were 4.55 m long and 2.45 m high, and were made of group 1 calcium silicate masonry units. The tests included walls with and without openings.
The tests were carried out in a specially designated and constructed test stand, which allowed simultaneous vertical load on the upper edge of the wall and vertical deflection of the beam supporting this wall. During the test, measurements of mutual displacements of six points on the wall surface were carried out. On both faces of masonry specimens, the changes of the length of the measuring bases connecting these six points were recorded.
Walls without openings were detached from the central part of the supporting beam at a deflection not exceeding 2 mm. Walls with one door opening also cracked at an early stage of tests. In this case, a detachment from the supporting beam and cracking at the ends of the lintel occurred because of the rotation of the pillars connected by the lintel above the opening. In walls with two door openings, first cracks were formed at the ends of lintels due to the rotation of pillars with a small deflection of the supporting beam, less than 3 mm. Whereas, in walls with door and window openings, first cracks occurred under the window and at the end of the lintel in the outer pillar of the wall.
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Laila, Musfiatul Nur, Dian Luthfita Prasetya Muninggar, and Mohammad Jaelani. "EDUKASI GIZI BERBASIS APLIKASI ANDROID MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN EMPAT PILAR PENATALAKSANAAN DIABETES MELITUS PADA PESERTA PROLANIS." JURNAL RISET GIZI 8, no. 1 (May 31, 2020): 18–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.31983/jrg.v8i1.5516.
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Background : Uncontrolled diabetes could lead to serious complication. Diabetes therapy consists of four pillars where nutrition education is very important in managing the disease.Objective : To analyze the effect of nutrition education (Diabetes’ four pillars management) through android mobile application on the knowledge of Diabetes’ four pillars management in patients with DMT2.Method : A quasi experiment research with a pretest posttest control group design. Twenty-six participants were selected by simple random sampling method. Data were collected based on identity and knowledge which were done by interviewing with questionnaires. Changes on knowledge levels were determined by Mann Whitney test.Result : There were significant changes on knowledges related to diabetes (p=0.034), medical nutrition therapy (p=0.008) and physical exercise (0.014) between intervention and control groups, and there was an increase in pharmacological therapy knowledge but we did not observe any significant differences between intervention and control group (p=0.976).Conclusion : Nutrition education (Diabetes’ four pillars management) through android mobile application can increase knowledge of diabetes, medical nutrition therapy and physical exercise.
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Stevens, Yves. "The silent pension pillar implosion." European Journal of Social Security 19, no. 2 (June 2017): 98–117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1388262717711777.
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This article discusses recent trends in occupational pension policy and identifies the rise of a second policy wave directed towards greater individualisation in occupational pension plans. It is clear that, at a global level, governments and regulatory offices are promoting the so-called third pillar as a valuable pension option and that freedom of choice of the individual is a key element in this process. This individualisation reflects the decreasing involvement of employers in occupational plans and the increasing attentiveness of governments towards individual retirement schemes. We ask whether the so-called first and third pillar are pushing the second pillar away and whether there is a silent pension pillar implosion. In the article, we describe and analyse recent legislative and regulatory initiatives in six European countries to locate the individualisation process. We also propose a new paradigm for pension policy makers in which the so-called pension pillars are abandoned and replaced by an integrated pension vision leading to a balanced target income in retirement. In this integrated vision, there is a legal link between all forms of pension in a given country. This link is reflected in social and fiscal law.
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Varela, Leonilde, Adriana Araújo, Paulo Ávila, Hélio Castro, and Goran Putnik. "Evaluation of the Relation between Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability." Sustainability 11, no. 5 (March 8, 2019): 1439. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11051439.
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Nowadays, Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability are important concerns for the companies and in a general way for the society, principally, the influence of the two production philosophies, Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, in the three main pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social. According to the literature review done in this work, these relations are not well known and are dispersed by different sustainability’s criteria. To address this gap, this research proposes a structural equation model, with six hypotheses, to quantitatively measure the effects of Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, in Sustainability. To statistically validate such hypotheses, we collected 252 valid questionnaires from industrial companies of Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain). Results show that: (1) it is not conclusive that Lean Manufacturing is correlated with any of the sustainability pillars; and (2) Industry 4.0 shows a strong correlation with the three sustainability pillars. These results can contribute as an important decision support for the industrial companies and its stakeholders, even because not all the results are in line with other opinions and studies.
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Wiltshier, Peter, and Alan Clarke. "Virtual cultural tourism: Six pillars of VCT using co-creation, value exchange and exchange value." Tourism and Hospitality Research 17, no. 4 (February 2, 2016): 372–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1467358415627301.
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This paper examines antecedents to the successful use of Virtual Cultural Tourism and the ways in which virtual realities can add value to Cultural Tourism offers. Success can be seen to derive from the deeper understanding of consumers’ preferences and motivations to engage with Virtual Cultural Tourism. It is also necessary to see these initiatives from the perspective of multiple stakeholders: the armchair traveller, the frequent flyer and the service provider at destinations. The latter include public sector providers such as park site managers, museum curators, interpretation and information services for tourism as well as the private sector developers.
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Yunita, Maya, Nunuk Suryani, and Sariyatun Sariyatun. "The Educational Values of Athiyyah ar-Rahman Book." International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding 5, no. 2 (April 1, 2018): 94. http://dx.doi.org/10.18415/ijmmu.v5i2.125.
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Athiyyah ar-Rahman is an influential book which written by Muhammad Azhari al-Palembani ibn Abdullah ibn Ahmad or also known as Kemas Azhari (1811-1874). The book was written in 1842 and until today is learned by Islamic community in Palembang. This article tries to elucidate the values of Athiyyah ar-Rahman book from education perspectives. The discourse-historical approach of Reisigl and Wodak (2008) is used to analyze the book. The findings show that Athiyyah ar-Rahman describes six pillars of Islam. The six pillars of Islam are framing three dimensions, including personal dimension, social dimension, and transformative dimension. The personal dimension relates to the core of the education to construct the self of student. The social dimension relates to the visions for harmonizing among humans and between humans and nature. Meanwhile, the transformational dimension relates to the effect of education to solve the problems in human life as well as transform the society. Based on the analysis, the educational values of Athiyyah ar-Rahman could be summarized as follows: religiosity, spirituality, morality, solidarity, tolerance, environmentalism, pragmatism and transformational.
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Huh, Taewook, and Yun Young Kim. "Triangular Trajectory of Sustainable Development: Panel Analysis of the OECD Countries." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5 (March 1, 2021): 2374. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052374.
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This study analyzes how the three pillars of sustainable development (economic growth, social justice, and environmental protection) have influenced each other for the past twenty-six years (from 1987 to 2013). The relationship between the triangular pillar of SD can be characterized by “ecological modernization”, “eco-socialism”, and the traditional debate between growth and distribution. This paper examined the correlation analysis of the nine representative variables in the three categories, adopting the cases of twenty-six OECD countries. In particular, the panel analysis (PCSE models) was conducted to identify the seven independent determinants affecting both response (dependent) variables and environmental factors (“CO2 emissions” and “renewable electricity output”). In short, during the entire period, the findings reveal that all economic and social variables did not have a positive impact on reducing CO2 emissions. However, the variables of “employment in industry” and “social expenditure” are effected by the increase of renewable electricity output. Consequently, highlighting the detailed findings different for each set period (1987–2013, 1987–2002, and 2003–2013), this study suggests the implications of the analysis result in the light of the theories of ecological modernization and eco-socialism.
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Ito, Kazuyuki, Ryushi Aoyagi, and Yoshihiro Homma. "TAOYAKA-III: A Six-Legged Robot Capable of Climbing Various Columnar Objects." Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics 31, no. 1 (February 20, 2019): 78–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/jrm.2019.p0078.
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Inspection and maintenance of large industrial plants are important tasks expected of robots. Furthermore, it is expected that an autonomous robot will be able to climb various arbitrary columnar objects, such as pipes, pillars, and trees. These tasks would be very difficult for conventional robots, because most must first assess the shape of the object and control many bodily degrees of freedom in order to climb. In our previous work, we developed a flexible manipulator, inspired by an octopus, which could grasp various objects without sensors or controls. Its flexible body passively adapted to differences in the objects’ features. In this research, we apply that mechanism to a six-legged climbing robot, which can climb arbitrary columnar objects without first sensing their shapes.
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Nessim, Maurice. "President's Page: Supercharging the future: Joint SEG–AAPG annual meetings signal new level of collaboration." Leading Edge 40, no. 5 (May 2021): 320–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1190/tle40050320.1.
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Applied geoscience is at a critical juncture as the world's environmental challenges and changing energy landscape bring fresh opportunities to embrace a broader, more complex, and interrelated scope. SEG's six strategic pillars — innovation, digitalization, preservation, collaboration, representation, and contribution — are focusing our Society on advancing our community's contribution amid these dynamics and the new dimensions of organizations that advance sciences and their practices.
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Hamatwi, Ndapanda Joanna, and Krishna Kistan Govender. "Exploring Air Namibia’s Operational Efficiency: The Interface Between Strategy and the Six Pillars of the Organisation." December 2020, no. 9(5) (December 30, 2020): 1238–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720-80.
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This study aimed to determine the interface between strategy and the six pillars, namely, structure, people, systems, processes, technology and innovation, in order to establish key factors contributing to the operational challenges being faced by Air Namibia. A qualitative study was conducted among a purposive sample of executives at Air Namibia using an exploratory design. The data was analysed using the thematic method. Exacerbated by the grounding of aircrafts due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Air Namibia’s strategy, resources, processes and systems contributed its operational inefficiency. The leadership of airlines in general and Air Namibia in particular, need to be fully cognizant of the importance of strategic planning and developing structures, systems and processes which will mitigate any micro and macro-economic disruptions on business operations. Since there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to crisis management, airline boards, executives and managers should consider their unique position and needs in strategizing how to survive and grow following a macro-economic.
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Wisenthige, Krishantha, and Cheng Guoping. "Firm Level Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Analytical Framework Based on Pillars of Competitiveness Model." International Research Journal of Management, IT & Social Sciences 3, no. 9 (September 3, 2016): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.21744/irjmis.v3i9.172.
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The research on competitiveness has been increasing in popularity amongst scholars, there is a lack of studies focusing on the firm level competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The objective of this paper is to develop a framework model, which can be used to analyze the competitiveness of the SME at the firm level. In this paper, we propose a framework of six pillars of competitiveness, which constitute the physical and human resources, innovation, networking, management processes as well as customers (demand conditions) and competitors (supply conditions). The methodology is unique in the sense that it incorporates the unique analytical framework called the bottlenecks over the pillars of competitiveness, which calculate the individual level competitiveness points for each SME and competition points that can collate significantly with the selected measures of competitiveness. This comprehensive framework needs to be tested empirically with the data in future research.
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Bailey, Joe, Angela Tod, Steve Robertson, and Rachel King. "Exploring advanced nursing practice in stroke services: a scoping review." British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 17, Sup2 (April 1, 2021): S8—S14. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2021.17.sup2.s8.
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Background: Stroke care is becoming increasingly reliant on advanced nursing practice (ANP); however, little is known about these roles within the stroke specialty. Aims: To explore the current knowledge of advanced nursing practice in stroke services internationally, specifically, the conceptualisation of ANP and the rationale for its implementation. Methods: Arskey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology was employed, and six academic databases were used. Findings: Two key themes were identified; ‘role development’ and ‘four pillars of advanced practice’. The review identifies that ANP is implemented primarily to provide acute stroke care. Conclusions: Current research does not clarify the rationale for implementing these posts or how ANP is conceptualised. This review does identify that stroke ANP incorporates the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical, research, leadership and education) and was implemented to improve the quality of stroke care. Barriers and facilitators to implementation were also identified.
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Shahruddin, Syafizal. "A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF BIM REQUIREMENTS THROUGHOUT A WHOLE LIFE CYCLE OF A PROJECT." Asia Proceedings of Social Sciences 4, no. 1 (April 18, 2019): 164–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.31580/apss.v4i1.682.
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Research Highlights
In this systematic review, we attempt to defend a view that the full potential of building information modelling (BIM) in enabling sustainable design and construction could transpire only through an in-depth understanding of every required component of BIM requirements across a construction project lifecycle. The findings from the study add to the body of literature by expanding the required components of BIM requirements through the amalgamation of variables that reside within the General Practitioners Information System (including IT infrastructure, process, people and environment) (Saleh and Alshawi, 2005) and the protocols for a BIM-collaborative design framework (including policy, process, and technology) (Kassem et al., 2014). The most striking result to emerge from the study is the process requirements of BIM. The fact that the accuracy and reliability of the information produced, shared, and reused across the construction project lifecycle may be affected without having a BIM process map and procedure for each of the BIM core activities being in place.
Research Objectives
Much of the discussion on BIM implementation centres on the required set of BIM requirements and specifications that should be delivered throughout a whole lifecycle of a project (Farzaneh, Monfet, & Forgues, 2019; Gao & Pishdad-Bozorgi, 2019; Ibrahim & Kingdom, 2013; Kamel & Memari, 2019; Parllaku & Underwood, 2017; Sacks, Gurevich, & Shrestha, 2016). Yet, very few studies have attempted to systematically review every aspect of BIM requirements from the perspective of policy, process, technology, environment and people-related interlocking pillars. The review by Farzaneh, Monfet, and Forgues (2019) and Kamel and Memari (2019) disregarded the legal and process aspects of BIM requirements and included only the technical requirements of BIM technology. In another review study, Sacks, Gurevich, and Shrestha (2016) drew conclusions from the review of BIM protocols, guides and standards and not from the existing emprical studies in supporting the emerging findings of BIM requirements obtained through the BIM-based documents. This gap necessitates the present study to holistically define the required components of BIM requirements by extending the base knowledge of BIM requirements as defined by Saleh and Alshawi (2005) and Kassem et al. (2014).
Methodology
The study employed PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) (Moher et al., 2009) by first identifying related literature in the Web of Science, Scopus, and specific top-ranked journals covering BIM area of research. The following sets of keywords were used: (1) body of knowledge (including requirements, specifications and deliverables); (2) field area (including BIM, “building information modelling,†“building information model,†“building information modelling and management,†“collaborative BIM,†“integrated BIM,†“level 2 BIM,†and “level 3 BIMâ€) and (3) context (including organisation, firm, SMEs, industry, “construction industry,†AEC, macro, micro, and project). The initial search produced a list of 423 records, but 24 records were removed because of duplication. The remaining 399 articles were screened based on the following criteria, among others: publication types (research articles), language (English publications), and year (publication from 2005 to 2019). Finally, an eligibility screening was conducted to finalise the relevant literature for the qualitative thematic analysis. The total number articles finalised for analysis in ATLAS.ti 8 was 39.
Results
The review of the study uncovered five main pillars and 41 subpillars of BIM requirements throughout a whole lifecycle of a project. The six main pillars are process (P1) (16 subpillars), policy (P2) (7 subpillars), technology (P3) (6 subpillars), environment (P4) (6 subpillars), and people (P5) (6 subpillars). Process requirements of BIM have been the primary focus of previous studies (n=29), from which the following 16 subpillars emerged under the “process†pillar (P1): (i) benchmarking practices; (ii) BIM implementation plan; (iii) BIM model deliverables; (iv) BIM lifecycle process map; (v) BIM uses process map; (vi) BIM-information delivery manuals (IDM); (vii) COBIE; (viii) cost implementation plan; (viv) digital data management; (x) identification of project team’s capability; (xi) mobilisation; (xii) pilot project; (xiii) process flow redesign; (xiv) quality assurance; (xv) scoping activities and purpose and (xvi) risk management. Furthermore, majority of of the reviewed articles (n=25) discuss the policy pillar (P2) of BIM requirements, which further consist of the following seven subpillars: (i) BIM based documents; (ii) BIM execution plan; (iii) collaboration requirements; (iv) contractual documents; (v) employer information requirements; (vi) intellectual property and (vii) obligation of stakeholders. Meanwhile, sub-pillars including (i) BIM object library; (ii) collaboration server; (iii) ICT infrastructure; (iv) interoperability; (v) technical support and (vi) vendor evaluation have emerged across 23 studies under the technological requirements of BIM (P3). Also, in regard to the environment pillar (P4), the following six subpillars are discussed across 13 studies: (i) BIM research and development; (ii) incentives and reward; (iii) IT vison and mission; (iv) knowledge management; (v) organisational culture and (vi) senior leadership. Finally, the following six sub-pillars emerged within the people pillar (P5) of BIM requirements: (i) BIM competence; (ii) organisation experience; (iii) qualification; (iv) roles and responsibilities; (v) staff experience and (vi) training and education.
Findings
In can be concluded from the study that striking a balance between fulfilling the required components that reside within the process, policy, technology, environment, and people pillars of BIM requirements is crucial in achieving the full benefits of BIM adoption throughout a construction project lifecycle. Despite the policy and process requirements of BIM being the focus of discussion in previous studies, very few have attended to the investigation of people-related requirements of BIM, hence providing an avenue for further study. BIM adoption can no longer be viewed as a technological challenge but rather a strategy that requires organisational, managerial, and operational changes within the traditional practices. This shift would require the existing architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry players to equip themselves with different skill sets in order to remain competitive in the AEC industry sector.
Acknowledgment
The authors acknowledge the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for funding the study. Credit also goes to Universiti Putra Malaysia, supervisors, and all lecturers for supporting this research.
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Sousa, Ana Paula, Luís Negrão, Jerard Seghatchian, and Gracinda de Sousa. "Perspectives on the six pillars of quality in multi-component apheresis: The Lisbon regional blood centre experience." Transfusion and Apheresis Science 34, no. 1 (February 2006): 119–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transci.2005.08.015.
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Nunhes, Thaís Vieira, Merce Bernardo, and Otávio José de Oliveira. "Rethinking the Way of Doing Business: A Reframe of Management Structures for Developing Corporate Sustainability." Sustainability 12, no. 3 (February 6, 2020): 1177. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12031177.
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Corporate sustainability (CS) literature has gone through a period of intense development. The moment is favorable to gather these contributions to consistently advance the state-of-the-art in CS and, also, discuss them in application to real contexts. The main objective of the paper is to systematize, through a literature review using content analysis of the 30 most cited articles from 2007 to 2017, the guiding pillars of CS management. A systematic search for papers was carried out in Scopus and Web of Science, and the initial screening of the papers was assisted by the coding software, MAXQDA 2018, through which the authors structured and analyzed their main insights, contributions, and conclusions. After getting acquainted with the sample, an in-depth reading of the texts was conducted and 60 CS elements were identified. The elements cited in the relevant literature were grouped into six pillars related to corporate sustainability strategy, corporate governance, human resources management, knowledge and innovation management, measurement, disclosure, and independent assurance, and management systems, and integrated management systems. The main contribution of this paper is to identify the management pillars of CS in a systematic way to consistently advance the state-of-the-art in the subject. Also, this study provides understanding to managers on the main aspects that make up the integration of this construct in the companies.
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Dobbins, Maureen, Alejandra Dubois, Donna Atkinson, Olivier Bellefleur, Claire Betker, Margaret Haworth-Brockman, and Lydia Ma. "Nimble, efficient and evolving: the rapid response of the National Collaborating Centres to COVID-19 in Canada." Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada 41, no. 5 (February 2021): 165–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.41.5.03.
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Abstract Since December 2019, there has been a global explosion of research on COVID-19. In Canada, the six National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health form one of the central pillars supporting evidence-informed decision making by gathering, synthesizing and translating emerging findings. Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and located across Canada, the six NCCs promote and support the use of scientific research and other knowledges to strengthen public health practice, programs and policies. This paper offers an overview of the NCCs as an example of public health knowledge mobilization in Canada and showcases the NCCs’ contribution to the COVID-19 response while reflecting on the numerous challenges encountered.
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Aldairi, Jasim, M. K. Khan, and J. Eduardo Munive-Hernandez. "Knowledge-based Lean Six Sigma maintenance system for sustainable buildings." International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 8, no. 1 (March 6, 2017): 109–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijlss-09-2015-0035.
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Purpose This paper aims to develop a knowledge-based (KB) system for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) maintenance in environmentally sustainable buildings (Lean6-SBM). Design/methodology/approach The Lean6-SBM conceptual framework has been developed using the rule base approach of KB system and joint integration with gauge absence prerequisites (GAP) technique. A comprehensive literature review is given for the main pillars of the framework with a typical output of GAP analysis. Findings Implementation of LSS in the sustainable building maintenance context requires a pre-assessment of the organisation’s capabilities. A conceptual framework with a design structure is proposed to tackle this issue with the provision of an enhancing strategic and operational decision-making hierarchy. Research limitations/implications Future research work might consider validating this framework in other type of industries. Practical implications Maintenance activities in environmentally sustainable buildings must take prodigious standards into consideration, and, therefore, a robust quality assurance measure has to be integrated. Originality/value The significance of this research is to present a novel use of hybrid KB/GAP methodologies to develop a Lean6-SBM system. The originality and novelty of this approach will assist in identifying quality perspectives while implementing different maintenance strategies in the sustainable building context.
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Van Ngo, Hieu. "Toward Quality ESL Education." TESL Canada Journal 24, no. 2 (June 20, 2007): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v24i2.136.
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This article draws on the results from 18 round-table discussions and a symposium that involved community, education, and government stakeholders in building a vision for quality, equitable ESL education. The findings suggest six pillars of effective ESL education: comprehensive programming; responsive funding allocation; cultural competence; networking, collaboration, and coordination; capacity-building and advocacy; and effective leadership. Also examined in this article are the notion of the educational entitlement of ESL learners and the roles of community, education, and government stakeholders in building effective ESL education.
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Ma, Yu-Hong, Hong-Wei Yang, Jing-Tuan Hao, Pi-Zhuang Ma, and Ting Yao. "Poly[di-μ9-citrato-tetrasodiumzinc]." Acta Crystallographica Section E Structure Reports Online 69, no. 12 (November 20, 2013): m672. http://dx.doi.org/10.1107/s1600536813030067.
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In the title compound, [Na4Zn(C6H5O7)2]n, the ZnIIion lies on an inversion center and is coordinated by six O atoms from two citrate ligands, forming a distorted octahedral geometry. There are two crystallographically independent Na+cations in the asymmetric unit. One Na+cation exhibits a distorted square-pyramidal geometry defined by five O atoms from four citrate ligands. The other Na+cation is surrounded by six O atoms from five citrate ligands in a distorted octahedral geometry. The Na+cations are bridged by citrate carboxylate groups, forming a layer parallel to (100). The layers are further assembled into a three-dimensional network with the [Zn(citrate)2]4−building units as `pillars'; O—H...O hydrogen bonds also stabilize the structure.
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Kativhu, Simbarashe, Marizvikuru Mwale, and Joseph Francis. "Development of sustainable SMEs: conceptualized criteria for measuring the sustainability of youth-owned small retail businesses in selected rural areas of South Africa." Development Management 18, no. 1 (July 15, 2020): 40–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/dm.18(1).2020.04.
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High failure rates among youth-owned small retail businesses has prompted the need for strengthening sustainability in the sector. The current paper sought to establish a framework for use in determining youth-owned small retail business sustainability. An exploratory mixed study approach was followed (qualitative and quantitative methods). Snowball and cluster sampling procedures were utilized to select respondents. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guides and close ended questionnaires. Qualitative data was analyzed using the Atlas.ti version 7 software network techniques, while the IBM SPSS version 25 techniques were utilized to generate quantitative results. Principal component analysis outcomes reflected that the framework for measuring youth-owned small retail business sustainability comprises 6 major components. The components included security measures (18.01%), outsourcing abilities (13.70%), marketing strategies (10.07%), risk management (8.54%), financial management (8.43%) and innovation (7.89%). The six pillars of the criteria were utilized to further develop time specific indices that were expressed in the following formula: R1 = ƒ (SM1, OA1, MS1, RM1, FM1, I1, S1) + e. Based on this formula, the sustainability of youth-owned small retail businesses can be assessed based on the six pillars on the right side of the equation and other subjective attributes at a particular time. The current study provided a framework that can be used by managers and practitioners to determine key sustainability building blocks of youth-owned small retail business at a particular time and track how they change over time.
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Woods, Amanda L., Margaret M. Luciano, Thomas A. Aloia, Vijaya Gottumukkala, and Eduardo Salas. "Functional framework for change leaders: results of a qualitative study." BMJ Leader 4, no. 4 (September 1, 2020): 207–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/leader-2020-000237.
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BackgroundHealthcare organisations are increasingly placing the onus on care providers to lead change initiatives to improve patient care. This requires care providers to perform tasks in addition to their core job roles and often outside of their formal training. The existing literature provides few insights regarding the functions required of change leaders in healthcare organisations.ObjectiveTo identify the core functions required of effective change leaders in healthcare organisations.DesignQualitative interview study.ParticipantsData were collected from semistructured interviews with 31 individuals employed by a large cancer centre in a variety of different positions (eg, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, nurse anaesthetists, nurses, project consultants and research coordinators) who had been involved in successful quality improvement initiatives.ResultsUsing inductive content analysis, we identified six core pillars of leading change, which are supported by a foundation of effective communication. Within these six pillars, there were 12 functions, including explain why, demonstrate value, create consensus, align efforts, generate enthusiasm, motivate commitment, institute structure, explain how, facilitate taskwork, promote accountability, enable adjustment and sustain effort. Our model offers unique insights on leading sustainable change in healthcare organisations.ConclusionUsing inductive content analysis of semistructured interviews, we have identified 12 important change leader functions and have organised them into a conceptual framework for leading change in healthcare. Individuals involved in leading change initiatives or developing training programmes to help others become effective change leaders can use this framework to ensure they are comprehensively addressing the necessary tasks for sustainable change.
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Gui, Herong, and Manli Lin. "Patterns of gob-water inrush in Chinese coalmines." Water Practice and Technology 12, no. 2 (June 1, 2017): 444–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2017.047.
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Gob-water is a serious hazard in Chinese coalmines. Such inrushes have caused more than 80% of the coalmine water accidents recorded in recent years. This study is based on reviews of past gob-water hazard cases in China. Six inrush patterns are suggested, caused by gobs exposed by tunneling, channeled by faults, or fissure or caving zone channeling, damage to or collapse of water-resistant coal pillars and multi-factor interactions. The results are of relevance in all coal-producing countries wishing to contain and treat gob-water hazards.
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Inayatullah, Sohail, and Ismahane A. Elouafi. "The alternative futures of the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture: from salinity research to greening the desert." Foresight 16, no. 5 (September 2, 2014): 389–409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/fs-08-2013-0030.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present findings, based on a report for the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), of the preferred visions, scenarios and strategies of stakeholders articulated at a workshop held in Dubai from November 25 to 26, 2012. Design/methodology/approach – The “six pillars” approach to foresight was used to articulate visions of preferred futures of over 50 international stakeholders, including representatives from the UAE Government, national and international donors, the private sector and leading scientists from universities and international scientific institutions. These visions were then translated into a strategic and business plan for ICBA. Findings – The research center was successfully able to use foresight methods to develop a long-term strategic plan, continuing its history of innovation in knowledge-based research relating to saline and marginal environments. Novel visions and strategies for water and food futures were developed. A risk assessment of each vision was conducted. Research limitations/implications – This case study presents visions with scenarios and strategic pathways. It illustrates the utility in setting long-term visions first and then linking with strategic plans. Limitations include that the success of such a venture cannot be judged for at least five to six years. While in the short run, resources – human, partnerships, capital and leadership – have been mobilized, it is too soon to gauge real success of the foresight workshop, project. Practical implications – The study shows links between visions, scenarios and strategic pathways. Social implications – The study includes valuable discussions by leading scientists of water and food futures as well as the organizational and leadership capabilities required to deliver alternative futures. Originality/value – One of the few workshop-oriented interventions in the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) region using the anticipatory action learning six pillars framework is included. The study contrasts normal expert-based conferencing in the MENA region.
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De Ley, Paul, Rita Van Driessche, and August Coomans. "Terrestrial nematodes from the Galápagos Archipelago. 10. Morphological and taxonomical analysis of Carcharolaimus ramirezi Thorne, 1967 (Dorylaimida: Qudsianematidae)." Nematology 7, no. 1 (2005): 133–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1568541054192135.
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AbstractCarcharolaimus ramirezi was found in six soil samples from four islands of the Galápagos Archipelago. It is described for the first time since its original discovery, with particular emphasis on the morphology of its anterior end as seen under light microscope and SEM. Six large, but thin, liplets overhang the labial basket, which consists of thick plates ornamented with irregular ridges and denticles. Posterior to the labial basket, six pillars form a postlabial cage and provide attachment for eight dilatatores buccae. The species can survive desiccation and is probably well adapted to arid soils. Paratypes of C. bediensis were also studied and revealed that this species is actually synonymous with C. banaticus, rather than being very close to C. ramirezi as suggested by previous descriptions. The recently proposed genus Carcharodiscus is rejected, and the possible synonymy of Carcharolaimus with the senior genus Antholaimus is noted. A compendium to the genus Carcharolaimus is provided.
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Salama, Husam, Alaa Al.fakharani, and Salem Mammoo. "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Presented at birth in a Full-Term Baby Born to a Mother with Chorioamnionitis." Neonatology Today 15, no. 12 (December 20, 2020): 24–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.51362/neonatology.today/20201215122428.
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Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn infants is an inflammatory disease affecting most commonly newborn infants born prematurely. This condition's main cause is yet unknown, but immature mucosa associated with the fast introduction of milk are the two major risk pillars. The optimum time of occurrence is between the two weeks of life, and week six depends on the gestation age. It is seldom to occur in full-term newborns and quite unusual to present at birth. The authors present a case where a full-term baby is born with evidence of necrotizing enterocolitis to a mother with chorioamnionitis and antiphospholipid syndrome.
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Bosscher, Veerle De, Simon Shibli, Maarten van Bottenburg, Paul De Knop, and Jasper Truyens. "Developing a Method for Comparing the Elite Sport Systems and Policies of Nations: A Mixed Research Methods Approach." Journal of Sport Management 24, no. 5 (September 2010): 567–600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsm.24.5.567.
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This article aims to make a contribution to comparative sport research and details a method for comparing nations’ elite sport systems less descriptively by measuring and comparing determinants of national competitiveness quantitatively. A mixed methods exploratory sequential design is used, consisting of two distinct phases. After qualitative exploration, a conceptual model was developed, revealing that there are nine sport policy dimensions or ‘pillars’ that are important for international sporting success. This article focuses on a second quantitative phase, where the model was tested in a pilot study with six sample nations to develop a scoring system. Data from each nation were collected through an overall sport policy questionnaire completed in each country, and through a survey with the main stakeholders in elite sport, namely athletes (n= 1090), coaches (n= 253), and performance directors (n= 71). Reflecting recognized principles of economic competitiveness measurement, this article demonstrates how 103 critical success factors containing quantitative and qualitative data can be aggregated into a final percentage score for the sample nations on each pillar. The findings suggest that the method is a useful way for objective comparison of nations, but it should not be isolated from qualitative descriptions and from a broader understanding of elite sport systems.
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Collings, Catherine. "On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! It’s Time to Elevate All Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine . . . Starting With Physical Activity!" American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 14, no. 6 (August 29, 2020): 612–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1559827620948009.
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Fikru, Eyakem. "Freight Transport Service on International Trade with Its Implication for Global Competitiveness." Studies in Humanities and Education 1, no. 1 (December 28, 2020): 21–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.48185/she.v1i1.71.
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Freight transportation is the process of conveying different types of goods from one point to another using a variety of transport modes. The main objective of this study was to assess the fright transport service on international trade with its implications for global competitiveness. A descriptive followed by a longitudinal research design was used. Secondary data were collected from international organizations policy, standards documents, and annual reports for the year 2007-2018 by using the two indexing systems. Moreover, a quantitative research approach had been used. The data were entered, manipulated, organized, and analyzed using Excel and SPSS. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were used to examine the extent of fright transport service and its implications on global competitiveness and the interrelationship between international trade and freight transport service with its implication on global competitiveness. According to the result, European countries highly dominated the top 10 world rank logistic performance. Therefore, these countries were devoted to providing maximum efficiency and commitments on the Six Logistics Performance Index (LPI) as well as 12 pillars of GCI pillars than the others. Besides both, LPI and GCI were linearly associated with each other except for the 2016 fiscal year. This improved that tread and logistic services had an association.
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Budaya, Adang, and Syamsuddin Ali Nasution. "PENGEMBANGAN MANDATORI ZAKAT DALAM SISTEM ZAKAT DI INDONESIA." JURNAL ILMIAH LIVING LAW 13, no. 1 (April 23, 2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.30997/jill.v13i1.3036.
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Indonesia is a country with the most Muslim population in the world. According to Global religius future, at the beginning of 2020, 87% of its citizens were Muslims or around 209.12 million people. This is very potential for the development of zakat in Indonesia. Because basically, muzakki will still be there every year or month so that economic sustainability will be maintained and sustainable. Zakat has three fundamental functions, namely to purify the soul, blessing fortune and as an expression of social care for others. Zakat is a mandatory command of God to Muslims stated in the Qur'an and the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad. The pillars of Islam as the five foundations of Islamic identity, are the driving force in increasing piety. Coupled with the six pillars of faith as a basic manifestation of our faith in Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'aalaa. However, what remains a problem is that Indonesia, with the status of the largest Muslim country in the world, has not been able to break the zakat into a source of state income as well as taxes. Zakat is still voluntary. While the 2011 Zakat Law No. 23 concerning the Management of Zakat only requires amil and its management procedures, which must follow the guidelines of Islamic law.Keywords : Zakat; Sharia; Islamic Law.
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Llanos Reynoso, Luis Felipe, Alfonso Brown del Rivero, and Hugo Javier Fuentes Castro. "The Institutional Framework as a competitiveness factor in Latin America." Latin American Journal of Trade Policy 3, no. 6 (April 30, 2020): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5354/0719-9368.2020.57166.
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This document objective is to analyze the performance of selected Latin American countries in relation to their institutional framework, that is to say their legal systems, rules, norms and other regulatory provisions. These elements define, to large extent, the functioning and performance of markets linked to good and services, labor and financial systems. Specifically, by means of a factorial analysis along with a clustering process, the most significant explanatory variables on the trend and behavior of six out of 12 pillars for competitiveness as stated by the World Economic Forum have been identified and, likewise, the countries have been classified into a homogenous regional subgroups according to their performance.
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Ferrández-Berrueco, Reina, Tauno Kekale, and David Devins. "A framework for work-based learning: basic pillars and the interactions between them." Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning 6, no. 1 (February 8, 2016): 35–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-06-2014-0026.
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Purpose – European policy is placing an increasing emphasis on involving employers and labour market institutions in the design and delivery of higher education (HE) programmes that match curricula to current and future needs of the economy. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the curriculum development process for work-based learning (WBL) programmes and to connect it to the basic pillars, organizational and pedagogical strategies and key stages that enable higher education institutions (HEIs) to foster students’ learning, employability and innovation. Design/methodology/approach – Case studies of 14 European WBL programmes in HE are reported using interviews and document analysis. These case studies are used to develop a final framework and examples of practice. Findings – A framework was designed to develop WBL programmes that include three basic pillars and the interactions between them to enhance learning quality (doctrine), provide authentic experiences (authenticity) and respect the ways of developing and delivering WBL (culture). Research limitations/implications – While selecting the cases on this “best practices” basis, some important pitfalls were not discussed. Thus, rather than offering a definitive theory, the authors provide a framework of issues that should at least be taken into account in the different stages of planning, delivery and reflection. Practical implications – The framework is simultaneously a kind of “checklist” for WBL curriculum developers. Originality/value – The research presents 14 case studies from programmes recognized in six European countries and develops an original WBL programme planning, delivery and evaluation framework that can also be used as a checklist for HEIs offering WBL programmes.
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Parker, Marcel R. "The Role of HR in Corporate Governance." NHRD Network Journal 12, no. 4 (October 2019): 351–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2631454119872027.
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In the era of epic disruption, HR has positioned itself as a strategic business partner, and in the fourth industrial revolution, it has taken up business priorities as its own to ensure business success. As agents of change for making people feel truly valued, six imperatives: Structure, Systems Selection/Succession, Separation, Standing Up and Safety form the pillars which sustain corporate governance and serve as the lodestar for the organisation. This article attempts to define the roles and responsibilities and rehumanise this function, keeping in mind the challenging conditions. The role of the employee and contracts are fast changing, and HR has to be able to confront and deliver around the 6 S’s for the future too.
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Raharja, Budi. "Pembelajaran Dolanan Jawa Berbasis Pilar-pilar Pendidikan bagi Anak Usia Dini." Resital: Jurnal Seni Pertunjukan 21, no. 3 (August 6, 2021): 150–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.24821/resital.v21i3.4611.
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The pillars of education (knowledge, skills, social or cooperation, individual, and spiritual) are used as media to expand the achievements of Javanese dolanan learning, which generally focus on social-emotional aspects only. The results of this study are expected to be used as a reference for stakeholders, especially Kindergarten teachers, as a medium for teaching Javanese dolanan to create a generation who is knowledgeable, has adequate skills, and has a high social spirit, and humble and obedient to worship as well. The experimental research method was used in this study to test the application results. In contrast, the research design is Single Subject Research (SSR) or single subject (group) which functions as an intervention group and a control group to test the intervention results. The research was carried out at Pertiwi 3 Kindergarten, Sinduadi, Mlati, Sleman Yogyakarta by giving a group of school students training to play Javanese dolanan entitled recreation, accompanied by children’s gamelan for six months (twice a week). After having the treatment, their behaviour changes were identified, calculated, and grouped based on the respective development field groups. As a result, Javanese dolanan learning based on educational pillars contains development aspects of the physical, motoric, cognitive, language, artistic, and children social-emotional. In contrast, the number of development materials includes 60 learning development materials.
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Al Awaidy1*,, Salah T., Faryal Khamis, Fatma Al Attar, Najiba Abdul Razzaq, Laila Al Dabal, Mushira Al Enani, Wadha Alfouzan, et al. "COVID-19 in the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States: An Evidence of Effective Response." Oman Medical Journal 36, no. 5 (September 14, 2021): e300-e300. http://dx.doi.org/10.5001/omj.2021.115.
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Objectives: The World Health Organization (WHO) published a global strategic response plan in February 2020 aiming to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. It identified immediate activities required for global preparedness and response to the outbreak and set eight priority areas (pillars) essential for scaling up countries’ operational readiness and response. Despite a semi-annual progress report on implementing the Global Strategic Plan in June 2020, there is limited granular information available on the extent of the national plan’s content and implementation, particularly in the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Therefore, we sought to review the preparedness and responsiveness towards the COVID-19 outbreak in the GCC in the first phase of the pandemic and to document lessons learned for improving the ongoing response efforts and preparedness for future pandemics. Methods: A rapid appraisal was conducted in June 2020 according to the WHO Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan and the accompanying Operational Planning Guidelines. The survey was administered to public health professionals or/and infectious disease experts in the states. The findings were cross-triangulated with secondary data that was publicly available for each country. Results: The preparedness and response efforts of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were fully compliant with all 11 (100%) pillars of the modified strategic response measures. Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar complied with eight of the pillars. The component on conducting COVID-19 related research was the lowest-performing across all the six states. Conclusions: All GCC states demonstrated an effective response to the pandemic, enhanced existing infrastructures, and accelerated reforms that would have otherwise taken longer. The lessons learned through the early phase of the pandemic continue to steer the states in realigning their strategies and resetting their goals of controlling the outbreak, particularly in the current context of vaccine introduction and increasing preparedness capacities for future pandemics.
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Satolo, Eduardo Guilherme, Caroline Leite, Robisom Damasceno Calado, Gustavo Antiqueira Goes, and Douglas D’Alessandro Salgado. "Ranking lean tools for world class reach through grey relational analysis." Grey Systems: Theory and Application 8, no. 4 (October 8, 2018): 399–423. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gs-06-2018-0031.
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Purpose The lean production system and world class manufacturing (WCM) have been prominent in recent studies due to their conceptual synergy. However, although the number of studies is increasing, the research is immature, especially regarding the interaction between topics. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to rank the tools of the lean production system, indicating how they help organizations achieve WCM, using the theory of grey systems. Design/methodology/approach Therefore, the authors conducted an initial survey to collect data to determine how the lean production tools are related to the WCM pillars. These data were analyzed by the grey relational analysis statistical method, which passes through the construction of four stages. Findings The results show that of the lean production tools, stream mapping, kaizen, total productive maintenance, Six Sigma, standardized work and 5S stand out for their use and implementation in the organizational environment and facilitate organizations’ transitions to world-class performance through the WCM pillars. Practical implications The results achieved guide organizations to use the tools of the lean production system to help them reach world class status. Originality/value This paper stands out in the field of operations management, specifically in the research on lean production, by making use of the theory of grey correlation system in an innovative and original way. In addition, it promotes the consolidation of information on two of the main administrative strategies currently employed in the organizational environment.
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Inayatullah, Sohail, and Ivana Milojevic. "Leadership and governance in higher education 2025: can Malaysian universities meet the challenge?" Foresight 18, no. 4 (August 8, 2016): 434–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/fs-03-2016-0011.
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Purpose The purpose of this report is to present the findings of a five-day course for AKEPT – the Malaysian Leadership Academy in the Ministry of Higher Education. The course was held from March 24-28th, 2014, for over 50 lecturers, professors, deputy deans and deans from Malaysian universities. Design/methodology/approach Senior lecturers and professors deliberated for the first three days on the futures of higher education in Malaysia. They presented their scenarios and recommendations to the deans. The deans used these findings to articulate their own preferred futures in the last two days. The future-oriented discussions were framed by the “six pillars” futures approach (Inayatullah, 2008; Inayatullah, 2015; Inayatullah and Milojevic, 2015). Findings The core of their recommendation consisted of a move by 2025 from the current fragmented university governance structure to a streamlined consortium model. Instead of the factory, a collection of linked longhouses or “rumah panjang” was offered as a way forward. This new model would have two immediate benefits: considerable cost savings and enhanced mobility for students and professors. Research limitations/implications This case study presents scenarios and strategies. Limitations include the willingness of the Ministry to act on these recommendations. However, as this course was part of a number of foresight processes in Malaysia, even if these particular recommendations do not realize, they are steps in creating an ecology of foresight and of possible university transformation. Practical implications This study links causal layered analysis, scenarios and visions to recommendations in the context of a multi-year foresight process. Social implications The study includes valuable discussions by leading Malaysian thinkers and administrators on the futures of the university. Originality/value This was one of the few workshop-oriented interventions used the anticipatory action learning “six pillars framework”. It is especially valuable as it is the third year of futures intervention in higher education. The study contrasts with traditional expert-based forecasting in Asia.
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Bandov, Goran. "Croatia’s EU Presidency: A strong Europe in a world of challenges." European View 19, no. 2 (October 2020): 188–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1781685820968303.
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The article reflects on Croatia’s EU Council Presidency in the first half of 2020. The programme for Croatia’s Presidency had four pillars: a Europe that is developing, a Europe that connects, a Europe that protects and an influential Europe. The article focuses on the various challenges faced by the Croatian Presidency during its six-month term. The period of Croatia’s Presidency will forever be remembered as the time when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Other demanding issues also had to be dealt with: the UK leaving the EU; the challenges of European (non-)solidarity; the continuation of the enlargement process, with the green light being given to Northern Macedonia and Albania; the migrant crisis at the border of Turkey and Greece; the preparations for the EU’s 2021–7 budget; and the COVID-19 recovery plan.
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Ani, E. I. "Critique of Nkrumah’s Philosophical Materialism." Thought and Practice 7, no. 1 (August 8, 2016): 1–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/tp.v7i1.2.
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Kwame Nkrumah invokes the doctrine of emergentism in the hope of reconciling theism - a tenacious part of the African worldview - with materialism. However, in this article I seek to show that this reconciliation is not only ultimately unsuccessful, but is actually impossible. Towards this end, I identify weaknesses in what I call the six argumentative pillars of Nkrumah’s theory of emergentism (which he calls “philosophical materialism”), namely, his arguments regarding the origin of the cosmic material, the primary reality of matter, idealism, categorial convertibility, dialectic change, and the self-motion of matter. The article should provide not only alternative perspectives to Nkrumah’s metaphysics, but also highlight some broader metaphysical implications for both strong and weak emergentism. Key WordsPhilosophical materialism, consciencism, emergentism, cosmic material, categorial conversion, dialectical change, self motion of matter
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Rakicevic, Jovana, Maja Levi Jaksic, and Milica Jovanovic. "Measuring the Potential for Technology Entrepreneurship Development: Serbian Case." Management:Journal of Sustainable Business and Management Solutions in Emerging Economies 23, no. 2 (September 5, 2018): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.7595/management.fon.2018.0009.
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Research Question: This paper explores the potential for technology entrepreneurship development at the country level through the creation of a new composite index. Motivation: Motivation for this paper arises from the fact there is a lack of the composite indices used exclusively for technology management as identified by Jovanovic et al. (2017). Technology indices are mostly used as important components of other composite indices used for tracking a country performance from the perspective of other global phenomena (e.g. competitiveness and innovativeness). The novelty of this paper reflects in the proposed Technology Entrepreneurship Development Potential (TED-pot) index which has multiple significances. It could serve as a help for policy makers in creating national policies; other companies and countries looking for the adequate environment to invest in technology entrepreneurship projects; academics who benefit from a new country-level view on technology entrepreneurship, especially ICT entrepreneurship. Idea: The idea of the paper was to create the TED-pot index to enable the cross-countries comparisons and examine whether the potential of Serbia lies in its entrepreneurial ICT sector. Data: Four indicators included in the created index are measured by the World Bank. The index is applied on six ex-Yugoslav countries and the EU for the period 2009-2014. All the data is collected from the World Bank database. Tools: The final index value is obtained by using the simple weighted function with equal weights. The overall TED-pot has been built upon the equal weighting of the two created pillars: ICT potential (ICT-pot) and Entrepreneurial potential (E-pot). The values for each pillar are calculated by the same procedure, through the simple mean of certain indicators. Findings: According to the calculated TED-pot values, Serbia stands out as a country with the greatest potential for technology entrepreneurship development in the region. Analysing individual pillars, ICT-pot indicates Serbia has very strong ICT sector, far ahead of other countries in the region, while the E-pot values show there is a space for administration to ease and speed up the process of starting new businesses in Serbia. This is a pilot research and the first presentation of the created index, which calls for further investigation. Contribution: This paper expands exiting research related to the country-level measurement in the field of technology management and entrepreneurship, especially focusing on ICT entrepreneurship development.